B2 Unit 121: Ideas & thinking 7
20 B2 words: implication, irrational, prevail, safeguard, downfall, haunt… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| implication/ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ n | implicationa suggestion of something not directly stated | The implication of his words was that we should leave.The implication of his words was that we should leave. | |
| irrational/ˌɪˈræʃənəl/ adj | irrationalnot based on clear thinking or reason | It is irrational to be afraid of such a small spider.It is irrational to be afraid of such a small spider. | |
| prevail/prɪˈveɪl/ v | to prevailto win or be accepted in the end | After a long debate, common sense began to prevail.After a long debate, common sense began to prevail. | |
| safeguard/ˈseɪfˌɡɑrd/ v | to safeguardto protect something from harm | We must safeguard the forests for future generations.We must safeguard the forests for future generations. | |
| downfall/ˈdaʊnˌfɔl/ n | downfallthe loss of success, power or position | Greed was the downfall of the rich king.Greed was the downfall of the rich king. | |
| haunt/hɔnt/ v | to hauntto stay in someone’s mind and cause worry | The sad memory of the accident still haunts him.The sad memory of the accident still haunts him. | |
| devote/dɪˈvoʊt/ v | to devoteto give time or effort to something | Leo wants to devote more time to learning guitar.Leo wants to devote more time to learning guitar. | |
| overlook/ˈoʊvɚˌlʊk/ v | to overlookto fail to notice something | Don’t overlook small details when you check your essay.Don’t overlook small details when you check your essay. | |
| persist/pɚˈsɪst/ v | to persistto continue doing something despite difficulties | If you persist, you will learn to play the piano.If you persist, you will learn to play the piano. | |
| diversion/daɪˈvɝʒən/ n | diversionsomething that takes your attention away | Music provided a pleasant diversion from his worries.Music provided a pleasant diversion from his worries. | |
| persistence/pɚˈsɪstəns/ n | persistencecontinuing to try without giving up | His persistence was the reason he finally passed the test.His persistence was the reason he finally passed the test. | |
| correspond/ˌkɔrəˈspɑnd/ v | to correspondto match or be similar to something | The names on the list correspond to the numbers on the doors.The names on the list correspond to the numbers on the doors. | |
| accumulate/əˈkjumjəˌleɪt/ v | to accumulateto gradually collect more and more of something | Tom began to accumulate savings by putting money aside each month.Tom began to accumulate savings by putting money aside each month. | |
| converse/ˈkɑnvɚs/ n | conversethe opposite of something | Young people want change, but the converse is true for many old people.Young people want change, but the converse is true for many old people. | |
| innate/ˌɪˈneɪt/ adj | innatenatural; present from birth | Some people believe that musical talent is innate.Some people believe that musical talent is innate. | |
| aspire/əˈspaɪr/ v | to aspireto have a strong wish to achieve | Lucy aspires to become a great scientist one day.Lucy aspires to become a great scientist one day. | |
| deduction/dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n | deductiona conclusion reached by reasoning | Through careful deduction, the detective found the answer.Through careful deduction, the detective found the answer. | |
| contradiction/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃən/ n | contradictiona difference between two opposite statements | There is a contradiction between what he said and did.There is a contradiction between what he said and did. | |
| preferable/ˈprɛfɚəbəl/ adj | preferablebetter or more suitable | Taking the train is preferable to driving in the snow.Taking the train is preferable to driving in the snow. | |
| immortality/ˌɪmɔrˈtælɪti/ n | immortalityliving forever | Many old stories talk about the search for immortality.Many old stories talk about the search for immortality. |