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B2 Level Wordlist - Assessment and Discourse

Here you will learn some English words about assessment and discourse, such as "figure", "justify", "object", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
to figure
to figure
[Verb]

to form an opinion or assumption about something based on available information or logic

Ex: I figure he 's probably busy and that 's why he has n't responded yet .
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to justify

to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

Ex: The government had to justify the allocation of funds to a particular project by outlining its potential benefits for the community .
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in the first place

used to explain the main reason or starting point of a situation

Ex: In the first place, this project was poorly planned , so failure was inevitable .
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to object
to object
[Verb]

to give a fact or an opinion as a reason against something

Ex: Local residents objected that the new factory would cause significant pollution in the area .
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objective
objective
[Adjective]

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

Ex: A good judge must remain objective in every case .
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subjective
subjective
[Adjective]

based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions rather than facts

Ex: Their ranking system was too subjective, making it hard to measure fairness .
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to maintain

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

Ex: They maintain that their product is the best on the market based on customer feedback .
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may
may
[Verb]

used to admit that a statement is true before making another one

Ex: She may not have the experience , but she has a strong willingness to learn .
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to name
to name
[Verb]

to state the name of someone or something

Ex: The coach named the players who would be starting in the upcoming game .
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to oppose
to oppose
[Verb]

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it

Ex: He strongly opposed her idea , believing it would not solve the underlying problem .
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opposed
opposed
[Adjective]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

Ex: Animal rights activists were opposed to the use of animals in cosmetic testing, advocating for cruelty-free alternatives.
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to praise
to praise
[Verb]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: Colleagues gathered to praise the retiring employee for their years of dedicated service and contributions .
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to reckon
to reckon
[Verb]

to think or have an opinion about something

Ex: After considering the options , he reckoned that the first choice was the most sensible .
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to regard
to regard
[Verb]

to think about someone or something in a specified way

Ex: Employers often regard punctuality and reliability as important traits in employees .
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to remark
to remark
[Verb]

to express one's opinion through a statement

Ex: After attending the lecture , he took a moment to remark on the speaker 's insightful analysis during the Q&A session .
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to speculate

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

Ex: Neighbors started speculating about the reasons for the sudden increase in security measures .
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speculation

the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof

Ex: Speculation about the upcoming election results sparked lively discussions .
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stance
stance
[noun]

a considered or deliberate mental or emotional attitude toward something

Ex: Public opinion influenced their stance.
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to have a certain opinion regarding an issue

Ex: Where do you stand on this issue ?
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to sum up
to sum up
[Verb]

to express a brief conclusion or judgment about someone or something based on available information

Ex: After listening to both sides of the argument , she summed up the situation as a misunderstanding .
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misunderstanding

the act of interpreting something incorrectly

Ex: Misunderstanding can easily arise in cross-cultural communication .
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perception

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

Ex: Media coverage can influence public perception on important topics .
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position
position
[noun]

an opinion or stance held in opposition to another in a dispute or argument

Ex: He defended his position vigorously .
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proof
proof
[noun]

the act or process of testing or verifying the truth of something through evidence or argument

Ex: They carried out proof of the device before production .
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public opinion

the collective attitudes, beliefs, and views held by the general population on various issues, events, or individuals

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion by highlighting certain issues and perspectives .
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reason
reason
[noun]

the mind's power to understand or think logically

Ex: She relied on reason rather than emotion when resolving conflicts .
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remark
remark
[noun]

something that is said that shows one's opinion of something

Ex: Her remark highlighted a crucial point that others had overlooked .
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reputation

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

Ex: The artist 's reputation grew after several successful exhibitions of her work .
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right
right
[interjection]

used to show one's agreement

Ex: " It is essential to communicate openly . " "Right, that is very important . "
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side
side
[noun]

one of the people or groups involved in an argument, contest, etc.

Ex: It is important to understand the motivations behind each side's position .
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while
while
[conjunction]

used to indicate contrast

Ex: Some students find math easy , while others struggle with it .
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to sign
to sign
[Verb]

to use sign language for communication

Ex: The teacher signs the lyrics of the songs during music class , engaging both hearing and deaf students .
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in opposition to {sb/sth}

used to convay that one is strongly against someone or something

Ex: She stood in opposition to the proposed changes to the city's zoning laws.
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likewise
likewise
[interjection]

used to show one feels the same as another person about a particular thing or is willing to do the same thing they do

Ex: Likewise, have a great time on your vacation!
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judgment
judgment
[noun]

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

Ex: His judgment was clouded by personal bias , leading to an unfair decision .
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