B1 Unit 96: Communication 5
19 B1 words: nod, whisper, motto, indirectly, misunderstanding, emphasize… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| nod/nɑd/ n | noda quick movement of the head up and down | Leo gave a nod to show that he agreed.Leo gave a nod to show that he agreed. | |
| whisper/ˈwɪspɚ/ n | whispera very quiet way of speaking | She spoke in a whisper so nobody would hear.She spoke in a whisper so nobody would hear. | |
| motto/ˈmɑtoʊ/ n | mottoa short saying that guides a group | Our school’s motto is "Learn and grow".Our school’s motto is "Learn and grow". | |
| indirectly/ˌɪndɚˈɛktˌli/ adv | indirectlynot in a direct way | Ken heard the news indirectly through a friend.Ken heard the news indirectly through a friend. | |
| misunderstanding/ˌmɪsəndɚˈstændɪŋ/ n | misunderstandinga small disagreement caused by wrong understanding | There was a misunderstanding about the time of the meeting.There was a misunderstanding about the time of the meeting. | |
| emphasize/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ v | to emphasizeto show that something is very important | The teacher wanted to emphasize the importance of homework.The teacher wanted to emphasize the importance of homework. | |
| greeting/ˈɡritɪŋ/ n | greetingwords or actions used when you meet someone | She gave me a friendly greeting at the door.She gave me a friendly greeting at the door. | |
| parcel/ˈpɑrsəl/ n | parcela package sent by post | A parcel arrived for you this morning.A parcel arrived for you this morning. | |
| disagreement/dɪsəˈɡrimənt/ n | disagreementan argument or difference of opinion | Tom and his brother had a disagreement about the music.Tom and his brother had a disagreement about the music. | |
| remark/rɪˈmɑrk/ v | to remarkto say something, giving an opinion | Leo remarked that the soup was very good.Leo remarked that the soup was very good. | |
| fax/fæks/ n/v | faxa copy of a document sent by phone line | The office sent the contract by fax.The office sent the contract by fax. | |
| caller/ˈkɔlɚ/ n | callera person who makes a phone call | The caller asked to speak to the manager.The caller asked to speak to the manager. | |
| interrupt/ˌɪntɚˈʌpt/ v | to interruptto stop someone by speaking suddenly | Please don’t interrupt me while I am speaking.Please don’t interrupt me while I am speaking. | |
| congratulate/kənˈɡrætʃəˌleɪt/ v | to congratulateto tell someone you are happy about their success | We all want to congratulate you on your new job.We all want to congratulate you on your new job. | |
| tease/tiz/ n | teasean act of making fun of someone | His constant tease made her laugh and then get annoyed.His constant tease made her laugh and then get annoyed. | |
| telegram/ˈtɛləˌɡræm/ n | telegrama short message sent by wire | Grandpa remembers sending a telegram in the old days.Grandpa remembers sending a telegram in the old days. | |
| bilingual/baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj | bilingualable to speak two languages well | Anna is bilingual and speaks English and Spanish.Anna is bilingual and speaks English and Spanish. | |
| chuckle/ˈtʃʌkəl/ n | chucklea soft, quiet laugh | He gave a quiet chuckle at the joke.He gave a quiet chuckle at the joke. | |
| fluent/ˈfluənt/ adj | fluentable to speak a language easily and well | After one year in Dublin, Sam became fluent in English.After one year in Dublin, Sam became fluent in English. |