B2 English Vocabulary — Page 8
Curated CEFR B2 English words for essay writing, professional communication, and competitive exams.
Vocabulary Levels
B2 Words — Page 8 by Category (40 words)
Family & People (1)
Home & Daily Life (1)
School & Education (1)
Numbers & Quantities (1)
Places & Transportation (1)
Body & Health (3)
Feelings & Emotions (5)
Grammar Function Words (2)
Science & Research (1)
Business & Economics (2)
Conflict & Opposition (2)
Intellect & Logic (3)
Advanced GRE / C2 (1)
B2 Level Exam Equivalents
Approximate scores that correspond to CEFR B2 in the most common English exams:
| Exam | B2 equivalent |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English | B2 First (FCE) |
| IELTS | Band 5.5–6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 72–94 |
| PTE Academic | 59–75 |
| TOEIC Listening & Reading | 785+ |
Score equivalents are approximate and for guidance only. SophDict is not affiliated with Cambridge English, IELTS, ETS, or Pearson.
Frequently Asked Questions about B2 Vocabulary
What does CEFR level B2 mean?
B2 is the Upper-Intermediate level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A learner at B2 can interact fluently with native speakers and write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects.
What is the CEFR?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard that describes language ability on a six-level scale: A1 and A2 (basic user), B1 and B2 (independent user), and C1 and C2 (proficient user).
Which exams require B2 level vocabulary?
CEFR B2 corresponds approximately to Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. Learning the words on this list helps you reach that level in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
What IELTS band is B2?
CEFR B2 is roughly equivalent to IELTS band 5.5–6.5. Most universities in the UK, Australia, and Canada ask for IELTS 6.0–7.0, which falls in the B2–C1 range.
What TOEFL score is B2?
CEFR B2 is roughly equivalent to a TOEFL iBT score of 72–94 and a PTE Academic score of 59–75.
How many words are in the B2 vocabulary list?
SophDict's B2 list contains 1111 words, divided into 28 pages of up to 40 words in alphabetical order.
Which B2 words are on page 8?
Page 8 contains 40 words, from "desperate" to "dry", including desperate, desperately, destruction, detailed, detect, determination, devote, differ, disability, disabled.
What topics do the words in this B2 page cover?
The words are grouped by topic, including Common Actions / Verbs (detect, devote, differ); Feelings & Emotions (desperate, desperately, disappoint); Descriptions / Adjectives (detailed, distant, distinct); Body & Health (disability, disabled, disorder); Intellect & Logic (determination, distinguish, distract).
How can I learn B2 vocabulary effectively?
Study a page at a time: open each word to read its definitions, example sentences, synonyms, and antonyms, listen to the pronunciation, and review the words with flashcards. Grouping words by topic also helps you remember them in context.
What comes after B2?
After B2, continue with the C1 vocabulary list at https://www.sophdict.com/formal-c1/1 to keep building your English level.