B2 Unit 41: Communication 2
18 B2 words: criticism, translation, praise, bloody, bold, oral… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| criticism/ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/ n | criticismopinions that point out faults | The film received a lot of criticism for being too long.The film received a lot of criticism for being too long. | |
| translation/trænzˈleɪʃən/ n | translationa text changed from one language into another | The translation of the book took two years.The translation of the book took two years. | |
| praise/preɪz/ v | to praiseto say good things about someone | The teacher will praise Mia for her good work.The teacher will praise Mia for her good work. | |
| bloody/ˈblʌdi/ adj/adv | bloodycovered with blood | The boxer wiped his bloody nose with a towel.The boxer wiped his bloody nose with a towel. | |
| bold/boʊld/ n | boldthick, dark writing that stands out | The title was printed in bold on the front page.The title was printed in bold on the front page. | |
| oral/ˈɔrəl/ adj | oralspoken, not written | The language exam has an oral part and a written part.The language exam has an oral part and a written part. | |
| openly/ˈoʊpənli/ adv | openlyhonestly, without hiding anything | Maria spoke openly about her fears at the meeting.Maria spoke openly about her fears at the meeting. | |
| urge/ɝdʒ/ v | to urgeto strongly encourage someone to do something | Her friends urged her to apply for the job.Her friends urged her to apply for the job. | |
| recommendation/ˌrɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ n | recommendationa statement that says someone is good | Can you write me a recommendation for my new job?Can you write me a recommendation for my new job? | |
| bio/ˌbaɪˈoʊ/ n | bioa brief description of a person’s life | Write a short bio to put on your website.Write a short bio to put on your website. | |
| hint/hɪnt/ n | hinta small piece of helpful information | Can you give me a hint about the answer?Can you give me a hint about the answer? | |
| assure/əˈʃʊr/ v | to assureto tell someone firmly that something is true | Mia assured her mother that she would call soon.Mia assured her mother that she would call soon. | |
| buzz/bʌz/ n/v | buzza low humming sound | The room was full of the buzz of excited voices.The room was full of the buzz of excited voices. | |
| frankly/ˈfræŋkli/ adv | franklyhonestly; speaking directly | Frankly, I think your plan is too risky.Frankly, I think your plan is too risky. | |
| clause/klɔz/ n | clausea separate part of a law or contract | Read the second clause of the contract carefully before you sign.Read the second clause of the contract carefully before you sign. | |
| insult/ˌɪnˈsʌlt/ n/v | insulta rude remark meant to hurt someone | Calling someone stupid is an insult, so please be kind.Calling someone stupid is an insult, so please be kind. | |
| messenger/ˈmɛsəndʒɚ/ n | messengera person who carries a message | A messenger brought the letter to the hotel.A messenger brought the letter to the hotel. | |
| outline/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ n | outlinea short plan or main points of something | Please write a short outline of your talk first.Please write a short outline of your talk first. |