English B2

Question 1

to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever:

Answer 1

abandon (V) /əˈbæn.dən/

Question 2

an area outside a house with a solid floor but no roof, used in good weather for relaxing, eating, etc.:

Answer 2

Patio (n) /ˈpæt.i.əʊ/
In the summer we have breakfast out on the patio.

Question 3

small pieces of food that are eaten between or before meals, often with alcoholic drinks:

Answer 3

nibbles
phrase [ plural ] UK informal
I bought some crisps, nuts, and other nibbles.
We’re having a few people over for drinks and nibbles.
Would you like some nibbles?
I thought I’d put some nibbles out for people to help themselves to.
We had a glass or two of wine with some pre-dinner nibbles.
There are some very tasty nibbles on the table over there.

Question 4

to walk in a slow relaxed way, especially for pleasure:

Answer 4

stroll /strəʊl/
We could stroll along the beach after dinner.
An elderly couple strolled hand in hand in the park.

Question 5

a belief or idea that something may be true:

Answer 5

suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/
I’ve got a sneaking suspicion that we’re going the wrong way.
We always had the suspicion that their marriage was not happy.
I had a suspicion that he was up to something.
They had been fooling me all along, and I had no suspicion.
I had no suspicion that the firm might close.

Question 6

a short stay in a place that you make while you are on a longer journey to somewhere else:

Answer 6

layover (n)
We had a four-hour layover in Chicago.

Question 7

to bring people together again:

Answer 7

reunite (v) /ˌriː.juːˈnaɪt/

to reunite a divided family/country/world
Sarah was finally reunited with her children at the airport.

Question 8

a newspaper article, television programme, etc. that is produced just before or at the same time as another similar one in order to take attention away from it

Answer 8

spoiler

noun [ C ]
UK /ˈspɔɪ.lər/

Question 9

to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly:

Answer 9

croucgh (v) /kraʊtʃ/

He crouched to pick something up from the floor.
crouch down She saw him coming and crouched down behind a bush.

Question 10

made to look like something else:

Answer 10

imitation (n)

an imitation leather jacket
It’s not real silk - it’s just imitation.
Synonyms
fake ,false,faux

Question 11

very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable:

Answer 11

delightful (adj)
Our new neighbours are delightful.
Thank you for a delightful evening.
Synonym
delicious

Question 12

complete and in the original state:

not damaged or destroyed

Answer 12

intact
adjective
UK /ɪnˈtækt/

Question 13

a person who works in the same place as you, especially one who you are friendly with:

Answer 13

Workmate (n)
I went out for a drink with a few workmates.

Question 14

to talk about other people’s private lives:

Answer 14

gossip (v)
Stop gossiping and do your work.

Question 15

comfortable, pleasant, and inviting, esp. (of a room or building) because small and warm

Answer 15

cozy (adj)
It’s that kind of feeling that makes it cozy, makes it good to live here.

Question 16

conversation that is written for a book, play, or film:

Answer 16

dialogue (n)

Question 17

to smile while making sounds with your voice that show you think something is funny or you are happy:

Answer 17

laugh (v)

Question 18

a friend:

Answer 18

pal (n)
a friend:

Question 19

part of a piece of clothing that can be pulled up to cover the top and back of the head:

a part that covers or shelters a piece of equipment:

Answer 19

hood (n) κουκουλα, καπω αυτοκινητου

Question 20

1.the thick main stem of a tree, from which its branches grow

2,the main part of a person’s body, not including the head, legs, or arms:

Answer 20

trunk (n)

Question 21

a device for keeping a door or gate closed, consisting of a metal bar that fits into a hole and is lifted by pushing down on another bar

Answer 21

latch (n)

Question 22

some; an amount that is not exact but is fewer than many:

Answer 22

Several (adj)
I’ve seen “Gone with the Wind” several times.
Several people have complained about the plans.
Several of my friends are learning English.

Question 23

a liquid produced from the grain when making beer or whiskey

Answer 23

wort(n)
ζυθόγλευκος

Question 24

after the time mentioned:

Answer 24

Afterwards (adv) μετά, έπειτα
We had tea, and afterwards we sat in the garden for a while.
They separated, and soon/shortly afterwards Jane left the country.

Question 25

a market or shopping centre:

Answer 25

Mart (n) 1.He runs a food mart in Richmond. 2.discount marts

Question 26

to give money as a payment for something:

Answer 26

Spend(v) 1.How much did you spend? 2.I don't know how I managed to spend so much in the club last night. 3.We spent a fortune when we were in New York. 4.She spends a lot of money on clothes. 5.We've just spent $1.9 million on improving our computer network. 5.We went on a spending spree (= we bought a lot of things) on Saturday.

Question 27

a person whose job is to teach people a practical skill:

Answer 27

instructor(n) 1.an aerobics instructor 2.a driving/ski/swimming instructor

Question 28

a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students:

Answer 28

Lecture (n) διαλεξη 1.We went to a lecture on Italian art. 2.Who's giving the lecture this afternoon?

Question 29

the fact of finishing a degree or other course of study at a university or school, or the ceremony at which you are officially said to have finished:

Answer 29

graduation(ν) a graduation ceremony

Question 30

a chemical process that makes your hair curly, or a hairstyle that is created in this way:

Answer 30

perm(ν) Is your hair naturally curly or have you had a perm?

Question 31

to join two pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle:

Answer 31

sew (v) ράβω My grandmother taught me to sew. I made this skirt just by sewing two pieces of material together. He sewed the badge neatly onto his uniform.

Question 32

separated by a distance or by time:

Answer 32

apart (adj) χωρισμένος Stand with your feet wide apart. How far apart should the speakers be? We were asked to stand in two lines three metres apart. The two lines of children moved slowly apart. The garage, large enough for two cars, is set apart from (= not joined to) the house. I forget the exact age difference between Mark and his brother - they're two or three years apart.

Question 33

lasting forever or for a very long time: αέναος, παντοτεινός, αιώνιος

Answer 33

eternal (adJ) The company is engaged in the eternal search for a product that will lead the market. Will you two never stop your eternal arguing!

Question 34

to cause to be upset or to hurt the feelings of someone, esp. by being rude or showing a lack of respect:

Answer 34

offend (v) [ + that ] I think she was offended that she hadn't been invited to the party. He looked offended when you called him middle-aged. If the sight of a few dirty dishes offends you, then I think you're in trouble! Fewer examples I really didn't mean to offend her - I just said it unthinkingly. I'm sorry if I offended you - I didn't mean any harm. I've never knowingly offended him. I didn't dare say anything for fear of offending him. Richard succeeded in offending just about everybody in the room! https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/offend

Question 35

not good, or not as good as someone or something else:

Answer 35

inferior (adj) κατωτερος These products are inferior to those we bought last year. She cited cases in which women had received inferior healthcare. i

Question 36

a space or place that is available to be used:

Answer 36

vacancy (n)

Question 37

to see or notice someone or something, usually because you are looking hard:

Answer 37

Spot (v) Εντοπίζω I've just spotted Mark - he's over there, near the entrance. If you spot any mistakes in the article just mark them with a pencil. [ + -ing verb ] The police spotted him driving a stolen car. [ + question word ] I soon spotted what was wrong with the printer. [ + that ] The policewoman spotted that I hadn't got my seat belt on and signalled me to stop.

Question 38

to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something:

Answer 38

Affect (v) [sth/sb] επιρεάζω Both buildings were badly affected by the fire. The divorce affected every aspect of her life. It's a disease that affects mainly older people. I was deeply affected by the film (= it caused strong feelings in me).

Question 39

the result of a particular influence:

Answer 39

effect (n) αποτελεσμα, συνέπεια, επίδραση The radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on/upon the environment. I tried taking tablets for the headache but they didn't have any effect. I think I'm suffering from the effects of too little sleep. to good effect She has a lot of confidence, which she uses to good effect (= to her advantage) in interviews.

Question 40

to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time:

Answer 40

discover (v) Who discovered America? We searched all morning for the missing papers and finally discovered them in a drawer. discover how [ + question word ] Scientists have discovered how to predict an earthquake. [ + (that) ] She discovered (that) her husband was having an affair. [ + to infinitive ] Following a routine check-up, Mrs Mason was discovered to have heart disease. [ + obj + -ing verb ] The boss discovered him stealing money from the cash register.