B2 Unit 26: People & family 2
17 B2 words: engagement, mature, mama, distinguished, peer, respected… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| engagement/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ n | engagementa formal agreement to marry | Their engagement was announced at the family dinner.Their engagement was announced at the family dinner. | |
| mature/məˈtʃʊr/ adj | maturefully grown or sensible like an adult | Lucy is very mature for her age.Lucy is very mature for her age. | |
| mama/ˈmɑmə/ n | mamaa child’s word for mother | The little boy ran to his mama for a hug.The little boy ran to his mama for a hug. | |
| distinguished/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adj | distinguishedvery successful and respected | The school invited a distinguished scientist to speak to the students.The school invited a distinguished scientist to speak to the students. | |
| peer/pɪr/ n | peera person of the same age or group | Teenagers often feel pressure from their peers to dress alike.Teenagers often feel pressure from their peers to dress alike. | |
| respected/rɪˈspɛktɪd/ adj | respectedadmired by many people | Dr. Brown is a respected teacher in our town.Dr. Brown is a respected teacher in our town. | |
| darling/ˈdɑrlɪŋ/ n/adj | darlinga word used for someone you love | Thank you, darling, that was a lovely surprise.Thank you, darling, that was a lovely surprise. | |
| servant/ˈsɝvənt/ n | servanta person who works in someone’s home | In the old story, a loyal servant helped the king.In the old story, a loyal servant helped the king. | |
| widow/ˈwɪdoʊ/ n | widowa woman whose husband has died | The widow lives alone but sees her children every week.The widow lives alone but sees her children every week. | |
| immigrant/ˈɪməɡrənt/ n | immigranta person who moves to another country | The immigrant opened a small bakery in his new country.The immigrant opened a small bakery in his new country. | |
| infant/ˈɪnfənt/ n | infanta very young baby | The infant slept quietly in her mother’s arms.The infant slept quietly in her mother’s arms. | |
| roommate/ˈruˌmeɪt/ n | roommatea person who shares your room or flat | My roommate and I share the kitchen and the bathroom.My roommate and I share the kitchen and the bathroom. | |
| madame/ˈmædəm/ n | madamea polite word for a woman, especially French | The waiter said, "Good evening, madame," and showed us the table.The waiter said, "Good evening, madame," and showed us the table. | |
| wed/wɛd/ v | to wedto marry | They plan to wed in the garden next June.They plan to wed in the garden next June. | |
| breakup/ˈbreɪˌkʌp/ n | breakupthe end of a relationship | Her breakup with Tom made her sad for weeks.Her breakup with Tom made her sad for weeks. | |
| madam/ˈmædəm/ n | madama polite way to address a woman | The waiter said, "Can I help you, madam?"The waiter said, "Can I help you, madam?" | |
| vow/vaʊ/ n | vowa serious promise | On their wedding day, they made a vow to love each other.On their wedding day, they made a vow to love each other. |