Academic & Formal Verbs — B2 English Vocabulary
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This B2 vocabulary list gathers 50 upper-intermediate English words about academic & formal verbs — precise verbs for formal writing. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.
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acknowledge/əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/
“You must acknowledge your mistake.”
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attribute/əˈtrɪb.juːt/
“They attribute his success to luck.”
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constitute/ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/
“These rules constitute the law.”
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comprise/kəmˈpraɪz/
“Five regions comprise the country.”
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emerge/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/
“New facts began to emerge.”
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facilitate/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt/
“The app will facilitate learning.”
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implement/ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/
“They will implement the new plan.”
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integrate/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪt/
“We must integrate the two systems.”
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acquire/əˈkwaɪə/
“Students acquire new skills quickly.”
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designate/ˈdez.ɪɡ.neɪt/
“They will designate a leader.”
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denote/dɪˈnəʊt/
“Red lights denote danger.”
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illustrate/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/
“These examples illustrate the point.”
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indicate/ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/
“The results indicate a problem.”
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obtain/əbˈteɪn/
“You can obtain a copy of the report.”
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exemplify/ɪɡˈzem.plɪ.faɪ/
“These cases exemplify the trend.”
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presume/prɪˈzjuːm/
“I presume you are ready.”
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signify/ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
“A nod can signify agreement.”
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undergo/ˌʌn.dəˈɡəʊ/
“He will undergo surgery.”
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undertake/ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk/
“They undertake difficult projects.”
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utilise/ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/
“We must utilise our resources.”
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convey/kənˈveɪ/
“Words convey meaning.”
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render/ˈren.də/
“Such shocks can render him speechless.”
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enable/ɪˈneɪ.bəl/
“The grant will enable research.”
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ensure/ɪnˈʃɔː/
“Please ensure the door is locked.”
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establish/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/
“They want to establish a new company.”
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diminish/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
“His energy began to diminish.”
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encompass/ɪnˈkʌm.pəs/
“These courses encompass many topics.”
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stem/stem/
“Such problems often stem from poor planning.”
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ascribe/əˈskraɪb/
“Doctors ascribe the illness to stress.”
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consist/kənˈsɪst/
“Most teams consist of several people.”
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originate/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.neɪt/
“Many customs originate in Asia.”
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augment/ɔːɡˈment/
“They augment their income with a second job.”
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accommodate/əˈkɒm.ə.deɪt/
“The hall can accommodate 200 people.”
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assign/əˈsaɪn/
“The teacher will assign the roles.”
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incorporate/ɪnˈkɔː.pə.reɪt/
“We will incorporate your idea.”
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retrieve/rɪˈtriːv/
“You can retrieve the lost file.”
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optimise/ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/
“They optimise the website for phones.”
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compile/kəmˈpaɪl/
“They compile a list of names.”
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merit/ˈmer.ɪt/
“These ideas merit attention.”
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specify/ˈspes.ɪ.faɪ/
“Please specify your choice.”
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prevail/prɪˈveɪl/
“Common sense will prevail.”
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affirm/əˈfɜːm/
“We affirm our full support.”
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entail/ɪnˈteɪl/
“These jobs entail a lot of travel.”
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consolidate/kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/
“They aim to consolidate their lead.”
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extract/ɪkˈstrækt/
“They extract oil from the seeds.”
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outline/ˈaʊt.laɪn/
“Let me outline the main steps.”
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embody/ɪmˈbɒd.i/
“Good leaders embody the team spirit.”
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permit/pəˈmɪt/
“The rules do not permit smoking.”
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deem/diːm/
“Experts deem the plan too risky.”
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arise/əˈraɪz/
“Problems may arise later.”