B2 Unit 86: Ideas & thinking 4
20 B2 words: capability, outlook, presumably, enhance, ignorance, spite… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| capability/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/ n | capabilitythe ability to do something | The new phone has the capability to take clear photos in the dark.The new phone has the capability to take clear photos in the dark. | |
| outlook/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ n | outlookwhat is expected to happen in the future | The economic outlook for next year looks better.The economic outlook for next year looks better. | |
| presumably/prəˈzuməbli/ adv | presumablyprobably, as you would expect | The road is closed, so presumably the bus will be late.The road is closed, so presumably the bus will be late. | |
| enhance/ɛnˈhæns/ v | to enhanceto improve the quality of something | Good lighting can enhance the look of any room.Good lighting can enhance the look of any room. | |
| ignorance/ˈɪɡnɚəns/ n | ignorancelack of knowledge about something | His ignorance of the rules cost the team the game.His ignorance of the rules cost the team the game. | |
| spite/spaɪt/ n | spiteused to show something happened despite a problem | In spite of the rain, we went for a long walk.In spite of the rain, we went for a long walk. | |
| complexity/kəmˈplɛksəti/ n | complexitythe state of being complicated | The complexity of the problem surprised the whole team.The complexity of the problem surprised the whole team. | |
| expectation/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ n | expectationa belief about what will happen | The film did not meet my expectations.The film did not meet my expectations. | |
| facilitate/fəˈsɪləˌteɪt/ v | to facilitateto make something easier to do | Technology can facilitate learning in large classes.Technology can facilitate learning in large classes. | |
| feat/fit/ n | featan impressive act that needs skill or strength | Climbing the mountain alone was an amazing feat.Climbing the mountain alone was an amazing feat. | |
| grasp/ɡræsp/ n | graspunderstanding of something | A small child has no grasp of what time means.A small child has no grasp of what time means. | |
| coincidence/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ n | coincidencea surprising chance event at the same time | By coincidence, Sam and Leo chose the same gift.By coincidence, Sam and Leo chose the same gift. | |
| revelation/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/ n | revelationa surprising fact that becomes known | The letter was a revelation to the whole family.The letter was a revelation to the whole family. | |
| wit/wɪt/ n | witthe ability to think and speak cleverly | Tom’s quick wit made everyone at the party laugh.Tom’s quick wit made everyone at the party laugh. | |
| philosophical/ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkəl/ adj | philosophicalrelating to deep thinking about life and ideas | They had a long philosophical discussion about happiness.They had a long philosophical discussion about happiness. | |
| necessity/nəˈsɛsəti/ n | necessitysomething you must have | Water is a basic necessity for every living thing.Water is a basic necessity for every living thing. | |
| adjustment/əˈdʒʌstmənt/ n | adjustmenta small change to improve something | The pilot made a small adjustment to the plane’s course.The pilot made a small adjustment to the plane’s course. | |
| unaware/ˌʌnəˈwɛr/ adj | unawarenot knowing about something | Lucy was unaware that the shop was closed on Mondays.Lucy was unaware that the shop was closed on Mondays. | |
| fulfill/fʊlˈfɪl/ v | to fulfillto do what is promised or needed | The company hopes to fulfill its promise to customers.The company hopes to fulfill its promise to customers. | |
| instinct/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ n | instinctnatural behavior you do without thinking | Birds fly south by instinct, not by learning.Birds fly south by instinct, not by learning. |