PERSONAL BEST B2 WORD LISTS

UNIT 11: FACT AND FICTION

Science English definition
analyze the evidence (v. phr.) When a technician or physician analyzes
the samples to determine if the results
are within normal limits.
archeologist (n) Someone who studies the buildings,
graves, tools, and other objects of people
who lived in the past
archeology (n) Is the study of the societies and peoples
of the past by examining the remains of
their buildings, tools, and other objects.
carry out an experiment (v. phr.) The performance of an experiment
implies the manipulation of different
variables that, according to the scientist,
constitute the cause of the phenomenon
to be confirmed.
carry out research (v. phr.) Research is an intellectual and
experimental process that comprises a
set of methods applied in a systematic
way, with the aim of investigating a
subject or theme, as well as expanding
or developing its knowledge, whether it
is of scientific, humanistic, social or
technological interest.
do an experiment (v. phr.) Is to perform a procedure to support,
refute, or validate a hypothesis.
economics (n) The study of the way in which
economies work, for example, the way
in which they make money and produce
and distribute goods and services
economy (n) the structure or conditions of economic
Translation
Analizar las pruebas/ evidencias
Arqueólogo, Arqueóloga
Arqueología
Llevar a cabo un experimento
Llevar a cabo la investigación
Hacer un experimento
Economía
Economía
Example sentence
We need a person who is dedicated to
analyze the evidence.
A team of archaeologists will join us in
the expedition
Studying archaeology is very
interesting, it helps you discover new
things from the past.
Today we will carry out a new
experiment, which will allow us to
know about parallel universes.
The students will carry out research on
the phases of the moon.
My brother has to do an experiment, for
his physics fair.
My cousin studies economics at the
University of San Francisco.
The country's economy is declining.

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gather data (v. phr.)
gather evidence (v. phr.)
geologist (n)
geology (n)
have a breakthrough (v. phr.)
identify a problem (v. phr.)
law (n)
lawyer (n)
make a hypothesis (v.)
prove a theory (v)
prove information (v)
B2 Upper Intermediate
life in a country, area, or period
also: an economic system
It is the activity that consists of
collecting information within a certain
context.
Is the action of collecting, assembling or
storing evidence for some purpose.
A person who studies or a specialist in
geology
Is the study of the Earth's structure,
surface, and origins.
Refers to the act and result of moving
forward: moving forward; anticipating,
increasing or improving something.
Is to realize that there is some fault and
that we can give you a solution.
The area of knowledge or work that
involves studying or working with the
law
Someone whose job is to give advice to
people about the law and speak for them
in court:
It is making the explanation of some
phenomenon or problem that can be
corroborated by observation or
experimentation.
It is checking through a scientific test a
scientific theory or a hypothesis.
To establish or demonstrate the truth or
validity of information; verify, esp. by
using an established sequence of
procedures or statements.
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Reunir los datos / Recopilar los We have been able to gather data, so the
datos report is ready.
Reunir pruebas I have already gathered the evidence
necessary to go to court.
Geólogo It may be prudent to seek the opinion of
a geologist.
Geología Today we will meet the new professor
of geology
Tener un gran avance Students have a breakthrough on their
projects
Identificar un problema Despite all the effort, they still can' t
identify the problem in their research.
Derecho The law school will have a fair today.
Abogado He comes from a family of lawyers, so
it is possible that he is one too.
Hacer una hipótesis In order to make a hypothesis a certain,
evidences should be derived through
observations or experiments.
Probar una teoría We will continue to investigate until we
find the data to prove this theory.
Probar la información Before using it, test if the information is
correct, it could be non-scientifically
valid data.
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psychologist (n)
psychology (n)
publish the results (v. phr.)
reach a conclusion (v. phr.)
reach a decision (v. phr.)
Opposite adjectives
acceptable (adj)
unacceptable (adj)
believable (adj)
unbelievable (adj)
controversial (adj)
uncontroversial (adj)
B2 Upper Intermediate
A person who specializes in the study of
mind and behavior or in the treatment of
mental, emotional, and behavioral
disorders: a specialist in psychology
Is the scientific study of the human mind
and the reasons for people's behaviour.
Is produce and issue the results (printed
matter) for publication.
To arrive at an agreement, especially
after spending a long time or a lot of
effort treating it.
To arrive a choice that you make about
something after thinking about several
possibilities.
English definition
Activities and situations are those that most
people approve of or consider to be normal.
Too bad to be accepted, approved of, or allowed
to continue
Something that is believable makes you think that
it could be true or real.
If you say that something is unbelievable, you are
emphasizing that it is very good, impressive,
intense, or extreme.
If you describe something or someone as
controversial, you mean that they are the subject
of intense public argument, disagreement, or
disapproval.
Not inspiring or causing controversy
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Psicólogo / Psicóloga If you still feel really tired, you might
go to see a psychologist.
Psicología Three years ago, my aunt completed a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
Publicar los resultados This week the university will publish
the results of the winners of the research
competition.
Llegar a una conclusión Before reaching a conclusion, we must
analyze all the hypothesis.
Llegar a una decisión You should meet and talk before
reaching a final decision.
Translation Example sentence
Aceptable / Admisible The type of behavior of these students
isn't acceptable at this institution.
Inaceptable / Inadmisible It is unacceptable to be late for work
every day.
Creíble He is a good impostor; his lies are really
credible.
Increíble / inverosímil It is incredible that we have not yet
arrived at the airport, we will miss the
flight.
Controversial Politics and religion are very
controversial issues.
Incontrovertido This means that half of the amendments
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desirable (adj)
undesirable (adj)
imaginable (adj)
unimaginable (adj)
impressive (adj)
unimpressive (adj)
legal (adj)
illegal (adj)
responsible (adj)
irresponsible (adj)
satisfactory (adj)
unsatisfactory (adj)
B2 Upper Intermediate
are totally uncontroversial
Something that is desirable is worth having or Deseables / Conveniente She is young, desirable, from a good
doing because it is useful, necessary, or popular. family and clearly well educated.
Not wanted, approved of, or popular: Indeseable Unfortunately, they were all in an
undesirable position.
Possible, or able to be imagined Imaginable / Concebible The chances of something like this
happening are beyond anything
imaginable.
Is difficult to imagine or understand properly, Inimaginable / Impensable There was an unimaginable amount of
because it is not part of people's normal garbage in such a small place
experience.
If someone or something is impressive, you Impresiónate / Espectacular It's the most impressive thing I've ever
admire or respect it, usually because it is special, seen.
important, or very large.
If you describe someone or something as Poco Impresionante / It is perhaps the most unimpressive
unimpressive, you mean they appear very Insignificante thing in the world.
ordinary, without any special or exciting qualities.
Is used to describe things that relate to the law. Legal It isn't legal to sell beer to minors.
Not allowed by law Ilegal The government knows it is illegal; but
it did nothing about it.
To have control and authority over something or Responsable / Comprometido I’m solely responsible for my actions.
someone and the duty of taking care of it, him, or
her
Not thinking enough or not worrying about the Irresponsable It is irresponsible not to submit
possible results of what you do homework on time.
Good or good enough for a particular need or Satisfactorio / Suficiente The opinions about the post are not very
purpose satisfactory.
If you describe something as unsatisfactory, you Insatisfactorio Despite his efforts his work had an
mean that it is not as good as it should be, and unsatisfactory outcome.
cannot be considered acceptable.
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Sleep
doze off (v. phr.)
fall asleep (v. phr.)
keep someone awake (v. phr.)
oversleep (v)
sleep-deprived (adj)
sleep in (v. phr.)
sleepwalk (v)
sleepy (adj)
snore (v)
stay awake (v. phr.)
take a nap (v. phr.)
yawn (v)
B2 Upper Intermediate
English definition
Sleep lightly or intermittently, especially
during the day.
To start to sleep.
To prevent someone from sleeping:
To sleep for longer than you intended to
and so wake up late
Means being able to get enough sleep on a
regular basis because of physical or mental
problems.
To sleep until later in the morning than
you usually do.
To get out of bed and walk around while
you are sleeping
Tired and wanting to sleep
When someone who is asleep snores, they
make a loud noise each time they breathe.
Not go to sleep
Sleep for a short period of time, have a
light sleep
If you yawn, you open your mouth very
wide and breathe in more air than usual,
often when you are tired or when you are
not interested in something.
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Translation Example sentence
Dormitar / Adormecerse Mirka seemed to doze off during the
class
Dormirse / Quedarse dormido There was an explosion when she
almost fell asleep
Desvelarse / Mantener a alguien They plan to keep everybody awake
despierto in order to finish the TV series.
Dormir excesivamente / Dormir de I'll set the alarm so I don't oversleep.
mas
Privado de sueño If you don't sleep enough or are
sleep-deprived, your body is going
to pay.
Dormir hasta tarde I don't usually sleep in, even on
weekends.
Sonambulismo The fact that sleepwalking was also
proof that sometimes one or more
personalities lived in the same mind.
Somnoliento / Somnolienta Every morning I go sleepily to the
kitchen and eat breakfast.
Roncar He put his head back on his pillow
and started to snore.
Permanecer despierto / Quedarse I can't stay awake any longer. I'm
despierto. going to bed.
Tomar una siesta I will do my homework after taking
a nap.
Bostezar I was so tired that I made a great
effort not to yawn