B2 Unit 81: Communication 4
18 B2 words: inflammatory, illustrate, lastly, remark, slash, ow… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| inflammatory/ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/ adj | inflammatorylikely to make people angry | The speaker was criticized for making inflammatory remarks.The speaker was criticized for making inflammatory remarks. | |
| illustrate/ˈɪləˌstreɪt/ v | to illustrateto explain something by using examples | Let me illustrate my point with a simple example.Let me illustrate my point with a simple example. | |
| lastly/ˈlæstli/ adv | lastlyused to introduce the final point | Lastly, I would like to thank my family.Lastly, I would like to thank my family. | |
| remark/rɪˈmɑrk/ n | remarka short comment or statement | Lucy made a funny remark about the weather.Lucy made a funny remark about the weather. | |
| slash/slæʃ/ n | slashthe sign / used in web addresses | Type a slash after the website name to open the page.Type a slash after the website name to open the page. | |
| ow/oʊ/ n | owa sound people make when something hurts | "Ow!" Ken shouted when the door hit his foot."Ow!" Ken shouted when the door hit his foot. | |
| query/ˈkwiri/ n | querya question, especially asking for information | Mia sent a query to the shop about her order.Mia sent a query to the shop about her order. | |
| coherent/koʊˈhɪrənt/ adj | coherentclear and logical, easy to follow | Ali gave a coherent answer that everyone understood.Ali gave a coherent answer that everyone understood. | |
| assert/əˈsɝt/ v | to assertto say something firmly and confidently | Lucy asserted that she was right and showed her proof.Lucy asserted that she was right and showed her proof. | |
| tease/tiz/ v | to teaseto make jokes about someone in a friendly way | Brothers often tease each other, but it is usually just fun.Brothers often tease each other, but it is usually just fun. | |
| concession/kənˈsɛʃən/ n | concessionsomething you give up in an argument | The two sides made concessions and finally reached an agreement.The two sides made concessions and finally reached an agreement. | |
| slang/slæŋ/ n | slangvery informal words used by a particular group | Teenagers often use slang that adults don’t understand.Teenagers often use slang that adults don’t understand. | |
| admittedly/ædˈmɪtɪdli/ adv | admittedlyused to say that something is true but not ideal | Admittedly, the hotel was expensive, but the service was excellent.Admittedly, the hotel was expensive, but the service was excellent. | |
| articulate/ɑrˈtɪkjəˌleɪt/ v | to articulateto express ideas or feelings clearly in words | Tom finds it hard to articulate his feelings.Tom finds it hard to articulate his feelings. | |
| descriptive/dɪˈskrɪptɪv/ adj | descriptivegiving details of what something is like | The writer gave a descriptive account of the market.The writer gave a descriptive account of the market. | |
| booklet/ˈbʊklɪt/ n | bookleta small thin book with information | The hotel gave us a booklet about local sights.The hotel gave us a booklet about local sights. | |
| conversely/ˈkɑnvɚsli/ adv | converselyin the opposite way | Anna likes cold weather. Conversely, her sister loves the heat.Anna likes cold weather. Conversely, her sister loves the heat. | |
| listener/ˈlɪsənɚ/ n | listenera person who pays attention to what is said | A good listener lets the other person finish speaking.A good listener lets the other person finish speaking. |