B2 Level Wordlist - Electronic Devices

Here you will learn some English words about electronic devices, such as "gadget", "mechanical", "update", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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gadget [noun]

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

Ex: Sarah ’s favorite gadget is her noise-canceling headphones , which help her focus while working .

device [noun]

a portable electronic gadet that can connect to the internet, such as a laptop, smartphone, etc.

Ex: He downloaded a new fitness app on his device to track his daily workouts .

mechanical [adjective]

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

Ex: The mechanical door lock uses a key to engage tumblers and secure the door .

electronic [adjective]

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

Ex: He spends hours each day playing games on his electronic gaming console .

ingenious [adjective]

(of an idea, object, etc.) unique and working very well which has resulted from creativity and clever thinking

Ex: The new smartphone app offers an ingenious way to organize and track your daily tasks .

intuitive [adjective]

(of computer software) easily learnt and understood, therefore making usage simpler

Ex: The fitness app 's intuitive tracking system helps users monitor their exercise routines and progress effortlessly .

latest [adjective]

occurred, created, or updated most recently in time

Ex: The scientist presented findings from their latest research project .

obsolete [adjective]

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

Ex: Some traditional farming methods are considered obsolete with the advent of modern technology .

outdated [adjective]

no longer matching the current trends or standards because of being too old

Ex: Teachers are encouraged to avoid outdated teaching methods that do n’t engage modern students .

novel [adjective]

new and unlike anything else

Ex: The artist 's latest exhibition showcased a series of novel techniques and styles that captivated viewers .

to power [verb]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

Ex: Wind turbines power the entire town , providing a sustainable energy source .

to charge [verb]

to fill an electronic device with energy

Ex: The portable power bank is convenient for charging devices on the go when access to electrical outlets is limited .

to recharge [verb]

to refill an electronic device with energy

Ex: They recharge the batteries in their camera before the trip .

to drain [verb]

to gradually or completely use up the available resources

Ex: The constant use of electronic devices drained the battery of her smartphone by the end of the day .

to boot [verb]

to start a computer, typically involves setting up hardware elements to prepare the computer for use

Ex: He booted his laptop , ready to tackle the day 's programming assignments .

to start up [verb]

(of an electronic device or machine) to start working

Ex: The engineer started up the newly installed machinery in the factory .

to shut down [verb]

to make something stop working

Ex: The technician had to shut down the entire system for maintenance .

to update [verb]

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

Ex: The website undergoes regular maintenance to update its content and improve user experience .

battery [noun]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

Ex: The electric car 's battery allows it to travel long distances without emissions .

capacity [noun]

the quantity that is possible by a machine, etc. to produce

Ex: The company invested in expanding its production capacity to meet growing demand .

signal [noun]

a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

Ex: The radio picked up a weak signal from a distant station , resulting in static-filled audio .

generation [noun]

a class or step of technological development

Ex: With each generation of gaming consoles , players experience improved graphics and more advanced gaming capabilities .

process [noun]

the occurrence of a program that is being run by an operating system

Ex: In a multitasking environment , the operating system allocates resources dynamically among various processes based on priority and demand .

charger [noun]

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

Ex: She forgot her laptop charger at home , so she had to borrow one from a colleague .

cable [noun]

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

Ex: The charging cable for my phone is frayed and needs to be replaced .

memory [noun]

a piece of electronic object in a computer where data is stored

Ex: The laptop ’s memory was almost full , so she had to delete some files to free up space .

screen [noun]

the visual data shown on a smartphone or computer monitor or display

Ex: Accessing the settings menu allows customization of the home screen .

controller [noun]

a piece of equipment by which a machine is operated

Ex: She adjusted the settings on the air conditioner controller to cool the room .

control panel [noun]

a flat screen with the controls of a machine or device on it

Ex: The technician accessed the control panel to troubleshoot and fix the issue with the HVAC system .

microscope [noun]

an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

Ex: The biology class spent the afternoon looking at plant cells through the microscope .

magnifying glass [noun]

a glassy object that is capable of making small objects seem larger

Ex: The children were fascinated by the magnifying glass , using it to look at insects in the garden .

compass [noun]

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

Ex: She checked the compass to ensure they were heading north towards the mountain base camp .

drone [noun]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

Ex: The delivery company is testing drones to quickly transport packages to customers in remote areas .

cutting-edge [adjective]

having the latest and most advanced features or design

Ex: The cutting-edge virtual reality headset offers immersive gaming experiences and realistic simulations .

off [adverb]

in a state of not operating or no longer functioning, especially of electrical devices

Ex:

touchscreen [noun]

a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

Ex: The touchscreen on the tablet is much larger than on the phone .

B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives