B2 Level Wordlist - Common Verbs

Here you will learn some Common English verbs, such as "accompany", "acquire", "approach", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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B2 Level Wordlist
to accompany
to accompany [verb]

to go somewhere with someone

Ex: Can you accompany me to the doctor 's appointment next week ?
to acquire
to acquire [verb]

to gain skills or knowledge in something

Ex: Through hands-on experience , he acquired expertise in repairing electronic devices .
to approach
to approach [verb]

to come near a specific degree, amount, size, etc.

Ex: With each passing day , the stock price continued to approach its all-time high on the market .
to concern
to concern [verb]

to cause someone to worry

Ex: The news of the upcoming layoffs concerned the employees , who were uncertain about their future .
to deserve
to deserve [verb]

to do a particular thing or have the qualities needed for being punished or rewarded

Ex: The hardworking employee deserved the bonus for exceeding the sales targets .
to emerge
to emerge [verb]

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

Ex: As the fog lifted , the silhouette of the old castle started to emerge .
to engage
to engage [verb]

to take part in or become involved with something actively

Ex:
to excuse
to excuse [verb]

to forgive someone for making a mistake, etc.

Ex: The manager is currently excusing team members for delays due to unforeseen challenges .
to impress
to impress [verb]

to make someone admire and respect one

Ex: Her knowledge and expertise in the subject impressed the professor .
to interrupt
to interrupt [verb]

to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

Ex: The phone call interrupted our conversation .
to range
to range [verb]

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

Ex: The discussion will range over various topics related to the company 's future plans .
to rely
to rely [verb]

to fully depend on someone or something

Ex:
to retain
to retain [verb]

to keep what one has or to continue having something

Ex: The professor encouraged students to actively engage with course materials to better retain knowledge for future applications .
to reveal
to reveal [verb]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

Ex: After years of speculation , the archaeologists finally revealed the hidden chamber beneath the pyramid .
to seek
to seek [verb]

to try to find a particular thing or person

Ex: Last week , the explorer sought ancient artifacts in the remote jungle .
to sense
to sense [verb]

to feel the existence of something by touch or other sensory perceptions, excluding sight or hearing

Ex: The experienced gardener could sense the soil quality by feeling it with their hands .
to shape
to shape [verb]

to give something a particular form

Ex: The carpenter used a saw to shape the wood into a curve .
to shift
to shift [verb]

to move from a particular place or position to another

Ex: The tectonic plates slowly shift over time , causing geological changes and earthquakes .
to split
to split [verb]

to be divided into smaller groups or parts

Ex: After the lecture , the students split into study groups to prepare for the upcoming exam .
to spot
to spot [verb]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

Ex: Can you spot the hidden details in the intricate painting ?
to subject
to subject [verb]

to make someone experience something unpleasant

Ex: The economic downturn subjected many small businesses to financial challenges and closures .
to surround
to surround [verb]

to be around something on all sides

Ex: The park is surrounded by tall buildings , creating a peaceful oasis .
to swear
to swear [verb]

to state that what one is saying is true

Ex:
to tear
to tear [verb]

to forcibly pull something apart into pieces

Ex: To reveal the surprise , he asked her to tear the sealed envelope .
to track
to track [verb]

to follow someone or something by examining the marks they leave behind in order to catch them or know what they are doing

Ex: Scientists track migratory birds to study their patterns .
to transfer
to transfer [verb]

to make a person or thing move from a place, situation, or person to another

Ex: As part of the organizational restructuring , the executive team decided to transfer certain functions to a newly established division .
to transform
to transform [verb]

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

Ex: A positive mindset can transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth .
to urge
to urge [verb]

to strongly recommend something

Ex: The therapist urged honesty in discussing emotions and feelings during therapy sessions .
to vary
to vary [verb]

to experience change, often in response to different situations or conditions

Ex: The weather in this region can vary greatly from season to season .
to whisper
to whisper [verb]

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

Ex: While waiting in line , they were whispering about their upcoming vacation .
to soil
to soil [verb]

to make dirty with a substance, such as mud or dirt

Ex: The artist was upset when paint splattered and soiled the canvas .
to go
to go [verb]

to change into a specific state, particularly one that is not desirable

Ex: The announcement of free giveaways made the crowd go wild at the promotional event .
to sound
to sound [verb]

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

Ex: Your friend 's suggestion for a road trip sounds exciting .
to concern
to concern [verb]

to involve or be about someone or something

Ex: The meeting will concern the new policies in the workplace .
to oversleep
to oversleep [verb]

to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: After a late night , it is easy to accidentally oversleep the next day .
to preserve
to preserve [verb]

to protect something against danger or harm

Ex: Parents often try to preserve their children 's innocence for as long as possible .
to resurface
to resurface [verb]

to reappear after being absent or lost for a period of time

Ex: After being lost in the archives for years , the ancient manuscript resurfaced during a routine inventory .
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