B1 Unit 116: Actions & verbs 7
14 B1 words: fetch, undo, tighten, simplify, unfold, stumble… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| fetch/fɛtʃ/ v | to fetchto go and bring back something | Please fetch my coat from the bedroom.Please fetch my coat from the bedroom. | |
| undo/ənˈdu/ v | to undoto open or untie something | Sam tried to undo the knot in the rope.Sam tried to undo the knot in the rope. | |
| tighten/ˈtaɪtən/ v | to tightento make something more firm or tight | Tighten the screw with this tool.Tighten the screw with this tool. | |
| simplify/ˈsɪmpləˌfaɪ/ v | to simplifyto make something easier to do or understand | The app helps to simplify difficult tasks.The app helps to simplify difficult tasks. | |
| unfold/ənˈfoʊld/ v | to unfoldto open something that was folded | Sam began to unfold the map on the table.Sam began to unfold the map on the table. | |
| stumble/ˈstʌmbəl/ v | to stumbleto trip or walk unsteadily | Anna stumbled on the stairs but did not fall.Anna stumbled on the stairs but did not fall. | |
| tumble/ˈtʌmbəl/ v | to tumbleto fall suddenly and awkwardly | The little boy tried to run, but he began to tumble.The little boy tried to run, but he began to tumble. | |
| scatter/ˈskætɚ/ v | to scatterto throw or spread things in different directions | The wind began to scatter the papers across the floor.The wind began to scatter the papers across the floor. | |
| lessen/ˈlɛsən/ v | to lessento make something smaller or less strong | Medicine can lessen the pain after an operation.Medicine can lessen the pain after an operation. | |
| glide/ɡlaɪd/ n | glidea smooth, easy movement through the air | The bird made a long glide over the valley.The bird made a long glide over the valley. | |
| mend/mɛnd/ v | to mendto repair something that is broken | Tom can mend a broken chair with some glue.Tom can mend a broken chair with some glue. | |
| imitate/ˈɪməˌteɪt/ v | to imitateto copy the actions or words of someone | Small children like to imitate their parents.Small children like to imitate their parents. | |
| purify/ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪ/ v | to purifyto make something clean by removing bad things | This machine can purify the water in a few minutes.This machine can purify the water in a few minutes. | |
| fasten/ˈfæsən/ v | to fastento close or attach something firmly | Please fasten your seat belt before we take off.Please fasten your seat belt before we take off. |