B1 Unit 109: Ideas & thinking 6
19 B1 words: preference, distinction, intend, approve, inevitable, rational… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| preference/ˈprɛfɚəns/ n | preferenceliking one thing more than another | Maria has a preference for tea over coffee.Maria has a preference for tea over coffee. | |
| distinction/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ n | distinctiona clear difference | There is a clear distinction between these two words.There is a clear distinction between these two words. | |
| intend/ˌɪnˈtɛnd/ v | to intendto plan to do something | We intend to visit our grandparents this summer.We intend to visit our grandparents this summer. | |
| approve/əˈpruv/ v | to approveto think something is good | My parents approve of my new plan.My parents approve of my new plan. | |
| inevitable/ˌɪˈnɛvətəbəl/ adj | inevitablecertain to happen | Change is inevitable in every person’s life.Change is inevitable in every person’s life. | |
| rational/ˈræʃənəl/ adj | rationalbased on clear thinking | Let’s make a rational decision, not an emotional one.Let’s make a rational decision, not an emotional one. | |
| transform/trænsˈfɔrm/ v | to transformto change completely | Technology can transform the way we live.Technology can transform the way we live. | |
| differ/ˈdɪfɚ/ v | to differto be not the same | Our opinions differ, but we are still friends.Our opinions differ, but we are still friends. | |
| essence/ˈɛsəns/ n | essencethe most important part of something | Honesty is the essence of a good friendship.Honesty is the essence of a good friendship. | |
| uncertainty/ənˈsɝtənti/ n | uncertaintythe state of not being sure | There is a lot of uncertainty about the weather.There is a lot of uncertainty about the weather. | |
| possess/pəˈzɛs/ v | to possessto own or have | My uncle possesses a large collection of coins.My uncle possesses a large collection of coins. | |
| probability/ˌprɑbəˈbɪləˌti/ n | probabilityhow likely something is | There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.There is a high probability of rain tomorrow. | |
| adapt/əˈdæpt/ v | to adaptto change to fit new conditions | Animals adapt to cold weather in different ways.Animals adapt to cold weather in different ways. | |
| hazard/ˈhæzɚd/ n | hazardsomething that may cause harm | Wet floors are a hazard for older people.Wet floors are a hazard for older people. | |
| caution/ˈkɑʃən/ n | cautiongreat care to avoid danger | Please cross the busy street with caution.Please cross the busy street with caution. | |
| characteristic/ˌkɛrəktɚˈɪstɪk/ n | characteristica typical quality of a person or thing | Kindness is her best characteristic.Kindness is her best characteristic. | |
| tendency/ˈtɛndənsi/ n | tendencya habit of acting in a certain way | Children have a tendency to copy adults.Children have a tendency to copy adults. | |
| meditation/ˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən/ n | meditationquiet thinking to calm the mind | Mia uses meditation to relax in the morning.Mia uses meditation to relax in the morning. | |
| motive/ˈmoʊtɪv/ n | motivea reason for doing something | The police could not find a motive for the crime.The police could not find a motive for the crime. |