B2 Unit 63: Communication 3
18 B2 words: verbal, gossip, clarify, correspondence, dismiss, utter… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| verbal/ˈvɝbəl/ adj | verbalspoken, not written | We had a verbal agreement, but nothing was written down.We had a verbal agreement, but nothing was written down. | |
| gossip/ˈɡɑsəp/ v | to gossipto talk about other people’s private lives | My neighbors like to gossip about everyone on the street.My neighbors like to gossip about everyone on the street. | |
| clarify/ˈklɛrəˌfaɪ/ v | to clarifyto make something easier to understand | Could you clarify what you mean by that?Could you clarify what you mean by that? | |
| correspondence/ˌkɔrəˈspɑndəns/ n | correspondenceletters or emails sent and received | Her correspondence with her cousin lasted many years.Her correspondence with her cousin lasted many years. | |
| dismiss/dɪˈsmɪs/ v | to dismissto refuse to think about something | The boss dismissed the idea without discussion.The boss dismissed the idea without discussion. | |
| utter/ˈʌtɚ/ v | to utterto say something aloud | The shy child did not utter a word.The shy child did not utter a word. | |
| yell/jɛl/ v | to yellto shout loudly, often in anger | Don’t yell at your brother; he is only little.Don’t yell at your brother; he is only little. | |
| bracket/ˈbrækɪt/ n | bracketa mark used around text, like [ ] | Square brackets are used around extra words in the quote.Square brackets are used around extra words in the quote. | |
| imply/ˌɪmˈplaɪ/ v | to implyto suggest something without saying it directly | His silence seemed to imply that he disagreed.His silence seemed to imply that he disagreed. | |
| confess/kənˈfɛs/ v | to confessto admit you did something wrong | Ali finally confessed that he had broken the window.Ali finally confessed that he had broken the window. | |
| alternatively/ɔlˈtɝnətɪvli/ adv | alternativelyas another possible choice | We could take the bus. Alternatively, we could walk through the park.We could take the bus. Alternatively, we could walk through the park. | |
| assurance/əˈʃʊrəns/ n | assurancea promise that something is true or will happen | The manager gave us his assurance that the work would finish on time.The manager gave us his assurance that the work would finish on time. | |
| spokesman/ˈspoʊksmən/ n | spokesmana man who speaks officially for a group | A spokesman for the club said the match would continue.A spokesman for the club said the match would continue. | |
| specify/ˈspɛsəˌfaɪ/ v | to specifyto say clearly and exactly | Please specify the date and time you want to travel.Please specify the date and time you want to travel. | |
| literal/ˈlɪtɚəl/ adj | literalfollowing the exact words, not the deeper meaning | Her literal translation of the sentence sounded very strange.Her literal translation of the sentence sounded very strange. | |
| whisper/ˈwɪspɚ/ v | to whisperto speak very quietly | The students whisper in the library so they don’t disturb others.The students whisper in the library so they don’t disturb others. | |
| firstly/ˈfɝstli/ adv | firstlyused to introduce the first point | Firstly, I want to thank everyone for coming tonight.Firstly, I want to thank everyone for coming tonight. | |
| caption/ˈkæpʃən/ n | captionwords written under a picture | The photo had a funny caption under it.The photo had a funny caption under it. |