B1 Unit 87: Ideas & thinking 4
19 B1 words: recall, associate, achievement, logic, regard, sequence… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| recall/ˈriˌkɔl/ v | to recallto remember | I can’t recall her phone number.I can’t recall her phone number. | |
| associate/əˈsoʊsiət/ v | to associateto connect in your mind | People often associate the colour red with love.People often associate the colour red with love. | |
| achievement/əˈtʃivmənt/ n | achievementsomething you did successfully | Finishing the marathon was a big achievement.Finishing the marathon was a big achievement. | |
| logic/ˈlɑdʒɪk/ n | logicclear and correct reasoning | There is no logic in his plan.There is no logic in his plan. | |
| regard/rɪˈɡɑrd/ v | to regardto think of in a certain way | Many people regard Paris as a romantic city.Many people regard Paris as a romantic city. | |
| sequence/ˈsikwəns/ n | sequencea set of things in order | Put the numbers in the correct sequence.Put the numbers in the correct sequence. | |
| principle/ˈprɪnsəpəl/ n | principlea basic belief or rule | It’s against my principles to lie.It’s against my principles to lie. | |
| intention/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃən/ n | intentiona plan in your mind | My intention is to learn Spanish this year.My intention is to learn Spanish this year. | |
| unlikely/ənˈlaɪkli/ adj | unlikelynot probable | It is unlikely that it will snow in May.It is unlikely that it will snow in May. | |
| stem/stɛm/ v | to stemto come from | Her problems stem from a lack of sleep.Her problems stem from a lack of sleep. | |
| rely/rɪˈlaɪ/ v | to relyto depend on | You can rely on me.You can rely on me. | |
| consideration/kənˌsɪdɚˈeɪʃən/ n | considerationcareful thought | After careful consideration, Sam accepted the offer.After careful consideration, Sam accepted the offer. | |
| involve/ˌɪnˈvɑlv/ v | to involveto include as a necessary part | The job involves working with children.The job involves working with children. | |
| judgment/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ n | judgmentthe ability to make good decisions | Use your own judgment when you decide.Use your own judgment when you decide. | |
| concentration/ˌkɑnsənˈtreɪʃən/ n | concentrationgiving all your attention to something | Reading needs quiet and concentration.Reading needs quiet and concentration. | |
| overcome/ˈoʊvɚˌkʌm/ v | to overcometo defeat a problem | She overcame her fear of flying.She overcame her fear of flying. | |
| psychological/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj | psychologicalrelated to the mind | Stress can cause psychological problems.Stress can cause psychological problems. | |
| trigger/ˈtrɪɡɚ/ n | triggersomething that starts a reaction | Certain smells can trigger old memories.Certain smells can trigger old memories. | |
| relate/rɪˈleɪt/ v | to relateto be connected to | The story relates to my own life.The story relates to my own life. |