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(B2) Vocabulary

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  • What does 'enlightened' mean?
    having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
  • Build a sentence: 'far from ideal'
    Example: The solution is far from ideal, but it's the best we can do at this point.
  • What does 'move the ball forward' mean?
    keep completing tasks efficiently and then moving on to other tasks
  • Use the word in brackets to form a new word that fits into each blank: A new ____ centre is being built outside the town. (INDUSTRY)
    A new industrial centre is being built outside the town.
  • Build a sentence: 'resentment'
    Example: His decision has caused resentment among some employees.
  • Build a sentence: 'gone so far as to'
    Example: 'He's gone so far as to pull a sickie to avoid work'
  • Use the word in brackets to form a new word that fits into each blank: There are many _____ companies that are working on new technologies. (INNOVATE)
    There are many INNOVATIVE companies that are working on new technologies. (INNOVATE)
  • Buidl a sentence: 'pull together'
    Example: 'We don't have much time but if we all pull together we should get the job done.'
  • What is the 'What the hell effect'?
    The what-the-hell effect describes the cycle you feel when you indulge, regret what you’ve done, and then go back for more.
  • Use the word in brackets to form a new word that fits into each blank: You should always take special care with your __________________ when you go for an interview (APPEAR).
    You should always take special care with your APPEARANCE when you go for an interview.
  • Build a sentence: 'enlightened'
    Example: The more enlightened employers offer unlimited holidays.
  • Build a sentence: 'take advantage of'
    Example: 'Let’s take advantage of the good weather and go to the beach.'
  • Build a sentence: 'get rid of'
    You need to get rid of that car, it's causing you nothing but troble.