B2 English Adjectives: Social, Technical & Positive
This list continues our B2 adjectives with a focus on specific domains. You will find words for Time & Duration like annual and temporary, vocabulary for Scientific & Technical fields such as genetic and solar, adjectives for Social & Political topics like civil and corporate, terms for Intellectual & Mental concepts, and a list of Positive Attributes.
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Time & Duration
| Word | Example Sentence | IPA (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| annual | Shareholders attended the company's annual general meeting.
Word Partners: annual general meeting
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/ˈænjuəl/ |
| brief | The minister held a brief meeting with opposition leaders. | /briːf/ |
| contemporary | The museum features an exhibition of contemporary art. | /kənˈtemprəri/ |
| former | The former president criticised recent policy decisions.
Word Partners: former president
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/ˈfɔːmə(r)/ |
| frequent | Passengers complained about frequent delays on the line. | /friːˈkwent/ |
| initial | The initial response to the crisis proved inadequate.
Word Partners: initial response
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/ɪˈnɪʃl/ |
| instant | The product became an instant success following its launch.
Word Partners: instant success
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/ˈɪnstənt/ |
| long-term | Policymakers must consider the long-term consequences of decisions. | /ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm/ |
| ongoing | Police confirmed there is an ongoing investigation into the matter.
Word Partners: ongoing investigation
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/ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/ |
| permanent | The council offered permanent positions to temporary staff.
Word Partners: permanent position
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/ˈpɜːmənənt/ |
| prior | Applicants must obtain prior approval before proceeding.
Word Partners: prior approval
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/ˈpraɪə(r)/ |
| short-term | Economists warned against prioritising short-term gains.
Word Partners: short-term gain
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/ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm/ |
| temporary | Officials implemented temporary measures to address the crisis.
Word Partners: temporary measure
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/ˈtemprəri/ |
Scientific & Technical
| Word | Example Sentence | IPA (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| artificial | Researchers are developing more sophisticated artificial intelligence systems. | /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl/ |
| audio | The presentation suffered from audio quality issues. | /ˈɔːdiəʊ/ |
| biological | Scientists studied the biological diversity of the rainforest.
Word Partners: biological diversity
|
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ |
| comparative | Researchers conducted a comparative analysis of education systems. | /kəmˈpærətɪv/ |
| elementary | Students must demonstrate elementary understanding before progressing.
Word Partners: elementary understanding
|
/ˌelɪˈmentri/ |
| genetic | Doctors identified a rare genetic disorder causing the condition.
Word Partners: genetic disorder
|
/dʒəˈnetɪk/ |
| graphic | The documentary contained graphic footage of the conflict. | /ˈɡræfɪk/ |
| industrial | The region suffered economic decline following industrial closures.
Word Partners: industrial closure
|
/ɪnˈdʌstriəl/ |
| mechanical | Engineers diagnosed a mechanical failure in the system. | /məˈkænɪkl/ |
| optical | The lines on the screen create an optical illusion.
Word Partners: optical illusion
|
/ˈɒptɪkl/ |
| organic | Supermarkets report increasing demand for organic produce.
Word Partners: organic produce/food
|
/ɔːˈɡænɪk/ |
| psychological | Victims often suffer severe psychological trauma following such incidents. | /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ |
| random | Researchers selected participants through random sampling methods.
Word Partners: random sampling
|
/ˈrændəm/ |
| solar | The building installed solar panels to generate renewable energy.
Word Partners: solar panel
|
/ˈsəʊlə(r)/ |
| technological | The industry experienced rapid technological advances.
Word Partners: technological advance
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/ˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ |
| virtual | The pandemic necessitated a shift to virtual conferencing.
Word Partners: virtual conferencing
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/ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ |
| visual | The presentation included impressive visual effects.
Word Partners: visual effects
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/ˈvɪʒuəl/ |
Social & Political
| Word | Example Sentence | IPA (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| associated | The study examined health risks associated with prolonged exposure. | /əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ |
| civil | The organisation campaigns for civil rights and equality.
Word Partners: civil rights
|
/ˈsɪvl/ |
| corporate | The scandal raised questions about corporate governance.
Word Partners: corporate governance
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/ˈkɔːpərət/ |
| democratic | Citizens expect governments to uphold democratic principles.
Word Partners: democratic principles
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/ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/ |
| domestic | The airline operates both domestic and international flights.
Word Partners: domestic flight
|
/dəˈmestɪk/ |
| ethical | The committee raised ethical concerns about the research methodology. | /ˈeθɪkl/ |
| ethnic | The census collects data on ethnic diversity across regions.
Word Partners: ethnic diversity
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/ˈeθnɪk/ |
| homeless | The charity provides support for homeless people.
Word Partners: homeless people
|
/ˈhəʊmləs/ |
| martial | The instructor teaches several martial arts disciplines. | /ˈmɑːʃl/ |
| presidential | Candidates prepared for the upcoming presidential election. | /ˌprezɪˈdenʃl/ |
| racial | Activists campaigned against racial discrimination in employment.
Word Partners: racial discrimination
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/ˈreɪʃl/ |
| regional | The company established a regional headquarters in Manchester.
Word Partners: regional headquarters
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/ˈriːdʒənl/ |
| rural | Government policy aims to regenerate rural communities.
Word Partners: rural community
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/ˈrʊərəl/ |
| urban | Planners studied patterns of urban development and migration.
Word Partners: urban development
|
/ˈɜːbən/ |
Intellectual & Mental
| Word | Example Sentence | IPA (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| abstract | The lecture explored several abstract concepts in modern philosophy.
Word Partners: abstract concepts
|
/ˈæbstrækt/ |
| actual | The actual cost significantly exceeded initial projections.
Word Partners: actual cost
|
/ˈæktʃuəl/ |
| apparent | The apparent agreement masked deeper divisions. | /əˈpærənt/ |
| conscious | The organisation made a conscious decision to prioritise sustainability.
Word Partners: conscious decision
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/ˈkɒnʃəs/ |
| critical | The patient remains in a critical condition following surgery.
Word Partners: critical condition
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/ˈkrɪtɪkl/ |
| deliberate | Investigators concluded it was a deliberate attempt to mislead investors.
Word Partners: deliberate attempt
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/dɪˈlɪbərət/ |
| detailed | The report provided a detailed analysis of environmental impacts.
Word Partners: detailed analysis
|
/ˈdiːteɪld/ |
| evident | The benefits of the programme became evident within six months. | /ˈevɪdənt/ |
| literary | The author received a prestigious literary award.
Word Partners: literary award
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/ˈlɪtərəri/ |
| logical | The investigation followed a logical sequence of steps.
Word Partners: logical sequence/conclusion
|
/ˈlɒdʒɪkl/ |
| realistic | Planners questioned whether the timeline was realistic. | /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/ |
| reasonable | The judge considered the defendant's explanation to be perfectly reasonable. | /ˈriːznəbl/ |
| unconscious | The driver was found unconscious at the scene of the accident. | /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ |
| unknown | The long-term effects of the drug remain unknown. | /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/ |
Positive Attributes
| Word | Example Sentence | IPA (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| affordable | The government promised to deliver more affordable housing.
Word Partners: affordable housing
|
/əˈfɔːdəbl/ |
| artistic | The gallery showcases works of considerable artistic merit.
Word Partners: artistic merit
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/ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ |
| balanced | Nutritionists recommend maintaining a balanced diet throughout life.
Word Partners: balanced diet
|
/ˈbælənst/ |
| beneficial | Regular exercise has proven beneficial for mental health. | /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ |
| challenging | Climate change presents challenging problems for policymakers. | /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ |
| convincing | The prosecution presented a convincing case to the jury. | /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ |
| efficient | The new system proved efficient at processing applications. | /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ |
| enjoyable | Participants rated the workshop as enjoyable and informative. | /ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/ |
| entertaining | The documentary was both entertaining and educational. | /ˌentəˈteɪnɪŋ/ |
| innovative | The company developed an innovative approach to waste management.
Word Partners: innovative approach
|
/ˈɪnəvətɪv/ |
| lively | The conference featured a lively debate on educational reform.
Word Partners: lively debate
|
/ˈlaɪvli/ |
| precise | Scientists require precise measurements for accurate analysis.
Word Partners: precise measurement
|
/prɪˈsaɪs/ |
| progressive | The university implemented progressive policies to increase diversity. | /prəˈɡresɪv/ |
| promising | The research has produced some promising results in early trials. | /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/ |
| proven | She has a proven track record of success.
Word Partners: proven track record/method
|
/ˈpruːvn/ |
| skilled | The industry faces a shortage of skilled workers. | /skɪld/ |
| stable | The patient's condition remains stable following surgery. | /ˈsteɪbl/ |
| steady | The economy showed steady growth throughout the quarter.
Word Partners: steady growth
|
/ˈstedi/ |
| sustainable | The project promotes sustainable development practices.
Word Partners: sustainable development
|
/səˈsteɪnəbl/ |
