CEFR Level B1 Vocabulary: ANTICIPATE This word is from CEFR Level B1 list 4 VOCABULARY: ANTICIPATE WORD FAMILY: verb MEANING: to feel, realise or expect something in the future before it has happened EXAMPLE: He sold all his shares because he anticipated a fall in the market. STRESS: an-TIC-i-pate Pronunciation (click the play button below) … Read more
CEFR Level B1 Vocabulary: AMEND This word is from CEFR Level B1 list 4 VOCABULARY: AMEND WORD FAMILY: verb MEANING: to change or alter. EXAMPLE: He amended his earlier statement because he had missed some important details. STRESS: a-MEND Pronunciation (click the play button below) Quick test. Complete the sentences below using the most appropriate … Read more
CEFR Level B2 Vocabulary: HIGHLIGHT This word is from CEFR Level B2 list 3 VOCABULARY: highlight WORD FAMILY: verb MEANING: draw attention to, emphasise. EXAMPLE: The increase in the number of homeless people highlights the need for better social welfare. STRESS: HIGH-light CEFR Level B2 Vocabulary: HIGHLIGHT: Pronunciation (click the play button below) … Read more
CEFR Level B2 vocabulary: SUSPEND CEFR Level B2 vocabulary: SUSPEND is from CEFR Level B2 list 2 IELTS Vocabulary: SUSPEND WORD FAMILY: verb MEANING: exclude for a period of time, temporarily not allowed to join or be a part of something. EXAMPLE: Children who misbehave at school are often suspended from class as punishment. STRESS: … Read more
IELTS Vocabulary: SCHEDULE This word is from the IELTS Band 7.0 vocabulary list. IELTS Vocabulary: SCHEDULE WORD FAMILY: noun and verb MEANING: plan, timetable, programme. EXAMPLE (verb): I scheduled the appointment for the 23rd. EXAMPLE (noun): He will be on a very busy schedule during his business trip. STRESS: SCHED-ule This is a Band 7.0 … Read more
CEFR Level B2 Vocabulary: ABANDON This word is from CEFR Level B2 list 2 VOCABULARY: ABANDON WORD FAMILY: verb MEANING: to withdraw support from, to stop trying to continue something. EXAMPLE (verb): The fishermen had to abandon their ship and escape to safety because of the storm. STRESS: a-BAN-don Pronunciation (click the play button below) … Read more
CEFR Level B2 Vocabulary: PHASE This word is from CEFR Level B2 list 3 VOCABULARY: PHASE WORD FAMILY: noun MEANING: A stage of development EXAMPLE: Many children go through a phase of disobeying their parents. Pronunciation (click the play button below) Quick exercise: Which one of these sentences uses phase INCORRECTLY? 1. She decided … Read more