B2 word list: the next 50 English words to learn after the first 50
Sep 15, 2026 · 9 min read
This is the second B2 set on ArcadeRecall and it follows the first 50 B2 words without repeating a single entry from that page. Where the first set covered ability, work, evidence, money and media, these fifty widen the same territory: arguing a case, running a project, following a public debate, and talking about costs, risk and certainty.
Each word shows its part of speech, a short definition and one example sentence, in five sets of ten.
Set 1: argument and precision (10 words)
For saying exactly what you mean, and for asking someone else to:
- accurate (adjective) — correct in every detail: Are those figures accurate?
- clarify (verb) — to make a point easier to understand: Let me clarify one thing before we start.
- imply (verb) — to suggest something without saying it directly: The reply implies a delay.
- justify (verb) — to give a reason for something: Can you justify the extra cost?
- claim (verb) — to say something is true, often without proof: They claim the fault was ours.
- summary (noun) — a short account of the main points: Send a summary after the call.
- interpret (verb) — to explain what something means: How do you interpret that chart?
- precise (adjective) — exact and clearly stated: We need a more precise number.
- framework (noun) — a structure of ideas or rules: The framework sets out three goals.
- elaborate (verb) — to add more detail: Could you elaborate on point two?
Quick check: cover the list, read the definitions and produce the words. Three of them are verbs you can use in the next meeting you attend.
Set 2: work and projects (10 words)
For planning, staffing and getting something finished:
- coordinate (verb) — to organise people or tasks so they work together: She coordinates the two teams.
- delegate (verb) — to give a task to someone else: Good managers delegate early.
- supervision (noun) — the act of overseeing work: New staff work under supervision for a month.
- recruit (verb) — to find and take on new people: They recruit twice a year.
- workload (noun) — the amount of work someone has: My workload doubles in June.
- negotiate (verb) — to discuss until both sides agree: We negotiated a shorter contract.
- outcome (noun) — the result of a process: The outcome depends on funding.
- criteria (noun) — the standards used to judge something: Two criteria decide the shortlist.
- brief (verb) — to give someone the main points of a task: Brief the team before the call.
- prioritise (verb) — to put things in order of importance: Prioritise the urgent tickets.
Set 3: society and public life (10 words)
For news stories about institutions, rules and change:
- authority (noun) — the power to decide; also an official body: The local authority approved the plan.
- legislation (noun) — laws considered together: The new legislation takes effect in May.
- protest (noun) — a public statement of disagreement: The protest stayed peaceful.
- reform (noun) — a change made to improve a system: The reform simplifies the process.
- inequality (noun) — an unfair difference between groups: The report measures inequality by region.
- diverse (adjective) — varied, made of different kinds: The city has a diverse population.
- funding (noun) — money provided for a purpose: Funding runs out in March.
- welfare (noun) — official support for people in need: The welfare budget was cut again.
- campaign (noun) — an organised effort to achieve something: The campaign ran for six months.
- survey (noun) — a study that asks people questions: A survey of two thousand readers found the same pattern.
Set 4: costs, agreements and risk (10 words)
For money, contracts and what can go wrong:
- deposit (noun) — money paid in advance: We paid a deposit on the flat.
- refund (noun) — money given back: The shop offered a full refund.
- purchase (verb) — to buy something: Tickets can be purchased online.
- loan (noun) — money borrowed and repaid: The loan runs for five years.
- insurance (noun) — cover against a loss: Insurance covers the equipment.
- investment (noun) — money put in to gain later: The investment paid off slowly.
- interest (noun) — money charged for borrowing: Interest is added monthly.
- debt (noun) — money owed: They cleared the debt in two years.
- charge (noun) — a fee asked for a service: There is a small charge for delivery.
- estimate (noun) — a rough calculation: My estimate was ten minutes out.
Quick check: describe a real purchase from last month using estimate, charge and refund.
Set 5: abstract words for judging (10 words)
For weighing a decision, agreeing and disagreeing:
- tendency (noun) — a usual pattern of behaviour: There is a tendency to overestimate the time.
- assumption (noun) — something accepted as true without proof: The plan rests on one assumption.
- contrast (verb) — to compare to show differences: Contrast the two sets of figures.
- substitute (noun) — something used instead of another: Honey is a substitute for sugar.
- restriction (noun) — a limit on what is allowed: The restriction applies at weekends.
- significant (adjective) — large enough to matter: The difference is not significant.
- inevitable (adjective) — certain to happen: A second round looked inevitable.
- appropriate (adjective) — suitable for the situation: That tone is not appropriate here.
- considerable (adjective) — fairly large in amount: It took a considerable amount of time.
- alternative (noun) — another possibility: We need an alternative plan.
How to work through the next 50
One set of ten at a time, and do not mix sets on the same day. Learn each word inside its example sentence, because a word learnt as a definition stays a definition; a word learnt inside a sentence arrives with its grammar attached. Then test yourself in the producing direction: read the meaning, say the word aloud, check it.
Come back to a set after a day, after three days and after a week. The spaced repetition guide explains why those gaps do more work than reading the list again, and the flashcard guide covers what belongs on the front and back of a card. If you prefer to practise in the browser, the timed round at the flash recall game shows a definition and gives you a few seconds to produce the word.
When two lists start to blur together, switch to the word list method and give each set a theme you can picture, or move on to the first C1 list once these fifty feel comfortable. The word lists section groups every set by level and theme, and the daily challenge mixes older words with the set you are working on now.
Frequently asked questions
How is this B2 list different from the first 50 B2 words?
It is a second working set at the same level. The first 50 cover ability, work, evidence, money and media; these 50 add the words you need for arguing a case, running a project, following public debate and talking about costs and risk. Every entry here is new, so the two pages can be worked through one after the other.
Where do these 50 words come from?
They are frequent words in upper-intermediate reading, meetings, news and study material: verbs for explaining and deciding, nouns for institutions and money, and adjectives for judging size, fit and certainty. Each set of ten mixes word types so a session practises more than one part of speech.
Do any of these words appear on the first B2 list?
No. The first list runs from achieve and apply through to broadcast and contact, and none of those entries appears again here. Each page is a separate fifty, so you can finish one list before starting the other without meeting the same word twice.
What is the best order for studying these 50 words?
Take one set of ten and leave the other four alone until that set feels familiar. Learn each word inside its example sentence rather than as a definition to repeat, then test yourself in the producing direction: read the meaning, say the word aloud, check. Come back to the set after a day, three days and a week.
Can these words be practised with games instead of a list?
Yes, and for B2 vocabulary the producing direction is the one that matters, because an exam or a meeting asks you to find the word rather than recognise it. A timed recall round at the flash recall game shows a definition and asks you to type the word, which is the same job in a different setting.