Vocabulary B2+

• Meaning: The practice of doing the bare minimum required at work, without going above and beyond.

• Example: “Since the pandemic, quiet quitting has become a growing trend in the corporate world.”

• Meaning: The version of someone’s personality that is presented online, often different from their real-life persona.

• Example: “Her e-personality is more outgoing than how she acts in person.”

• Meaning: Something that is generating a lot of attention or hype.

• Example: “The new movie is already buzzworthy, with fans eagerly waiting for its release.”

• Meaning: The act of continuously scrolling through bad news or negative content on social media.

• Example: “I had to stop doomscrolling before bed because it was affecting my sleep.”

• Meaning: A collective virtual space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space, including the sum of all virtual worlds, augmented reality, and the internet.

• Example: “Many companies are investing in the metaverse to create immersive customer experiences.”

• Meaning: A person (typically male) who does too much for someone they like, especially in a romantic context.

• Example: “He’s always buying her expensive gifts, even though they’re not dating—what a simp.”

• Meaning: A feeling of worry or fear about the state of the environment and climate change.

• Example: “With the increasing frequency of natural disasters, eco-anxiety is becoming more common among young people.”

• Meaning: Slang for “charisma” or the ability to attract someone romantically.

• Example: “He’s got mad rizz—everyone seems to like him.”

• Meaning: A child of a famous or successful person who benefits from their family connections in their own career.

• Example: “There’s been a lot of debate about the success of nepo babies in Hollywood.”

• Meaning: A social media trend where influencers advise followers against buying certain products, often for ethical or personal reasons.

• Example: “In a surprising twist, she started de-influencing by sharing products she regretted buying.”

• Meaning: A restaurant or food service establishment that only offers delivery, with no physical storefront for customers to dine in.

• Example: “We ordered from a ghost kitchen that specializes in vegan food.”

• Meaning: The official introduction of a relationship or project on social media, typically with a clear post or announcement.

• Example: “She posted a picture with her boyfriend on Instagram, marking their hard launch as a couple.”

• Meaning: A person who finds it easier to communicate through text rather than face-to-face or over the phone.

• Example: “She’s a textrovert, so don’t be surprised if she prefers texting over talking.”

• Meaning: A person born on the cusp between Generation Z and Millennials, roughly from the late 1990s to the early 2000s.

• Example: “As a zillennial, I grew up with both dial-up internet and smartphones.”

• Meaning: A combination of physical and digital experiences or environments.

• Example: “Retailers are creating phygital stores that blend online shopping with in-person customer service.”

• Meaning: A type of motion sickness caused by extended exposure to virtual environments, especially in VR.

• Example: “After an hour of virtual reality gaming, I started feeling a bit of cybersickness.”

• Meaning: The collection of all the microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that live in a particular environment, especially the human body.

• Example: “Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is essential for digestion and overall health.”

• Meaning: People or populations who do not have access to traditional financial services like bank accounts.

• Example: “Many fintech companies are creating solutions to help the unbanked access digital financial services.”

• Meaning: Baking as a way to procrastinate or avoid doing more important tasks.

• Example: “I should be working on my presentation, but I’ve been procrastibaking all afternoon.”

• Meaning: Being upset or irritated, often over something minor.

• Example: “He was salty after losing the game by just one point.”

• Meaning: To come out of retirement, especially to re-enter the workforce or return to a previous role.

• Example: “After a few years of retirement, she decided to unretire and start consulting.”

• Meaning: A transformation in someone’s appearance or life that makes them look or feel better.

• Example: “She had a major glow-up after college and is now a successful entrepreneur.”

• Meaning: Content or information that is easily digestible and quick to consume, often designed for social media.

• Example: “Brands are creating snackable videos to engage their audience on Instagram and TikTok.”

• Meaning: A fashion trend characterized by wearing deliberately ordinary, functional, and non-flashy clothing.

• Example: “His normcore style makes him stand out in a room full of fashion-forward individuals.”