B2 Unit 46: Ideas & thinking 2
20 B2 words: balance, core, factor, advance, phase, relevant… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| balance/ˈbæləns/ v | to balanceto keep different things in equal importance | It is hard to balance work and family life.It is hard to balance work and family life. | |
| core/kɔr/ n | corethe central or most important part | The core of the problem is lack of money.The core of the problem is lack of money. | |
| factor/ˈfæktɚ/ n | factorone thing that affects a result | Price is an important factor when buying a car.Price is an important factor when buying a car. | |
| advance/ədˈvæns/ n | advanceforward movement or earlier payment | Tom paid the rent in advance.Tom paid the rent in advance. | |
| phase/feɪz/ n | phasea stage in a process | The first phase of the project is complete.The first phase of the project is complete. | |
| relevant/ˈrɛləvənt/ adj | relevantconnected to the subject being discussed | Please send only relevant documents with your application.Please send only relevant documents with your application. | |
| motion/ˈmoʊʃən/ n | motiona formal proposal in a meeting | The council approved the motion by a large majority.The council approved the motion by a large majority. | |
| ultimately/ˈʌltəmətli/ adv | ultimatelyin the end, after everything else | Ultimately, the choice is yours.Ultimately, the choice is yours. | |
| creation/kriˈeɪʃən/ n | creationthe act of making something new | The creation of a new park took many years.The creation of a new park took many years. | |
| identify/aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/ v | to identifyto recognise and name someone or something | Can you identify the person in this photo?Can you identify the person in this photo? | |
| perspective/pɚˈspɛktɪv/ n | perspectivea particular way of thinking about something | Travelling gave her a new perspective on life.Travelling gave her a new perspective on life. | |
| resistance/rɪˈzɪstəns/ n | resistancerefusal to accept a change | There was strong resistance to the new plan.There was strong resistance to the new plan. | |
| aim/eɪm/ v | to aimto try or plan to achieve something | Our team aims to finish the work by Friday.Our team aims to finish the work by Friday. | |
| formation/fɔrˈmeɪʃən/ n | formationthe process of coming into existence | The formation of ice on the road caused delays.The formation of ice on the road caused delays. | |
| necessarily/ˌnɛsəˈsɛrəli/ adv | necessarilynot always, not by definition | Expensive things are not necessarily better.Expensive things are not necessarily better. | |
| harm/hɑrm/ n | harmdamage or injury to someone | Too much sun can harm your skin.Too much sun can harm your skin. | |
| recognition/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ n | recognitionpublic praise for something done well | Her work received international recognition.Her work received international recognition. | |
| transition/trænˈzɪʃən/ n | transitionthe change from one state to another | The transition to a new school was easy for Lucy.The transition to a new school was easy for Lucy. | |
| priority/praɪˈɔrəti/ n | prioritysomething that is more important than others | Safety is our top priority.Safety is our top priority. | |
| valid/ˈvælɪd/ adj | validlegally acceptable or usable | Your ticket is valid for one month.Your ticket is valid for one month. |