B1 minus - Cycle 1 Flashcards by Pádraig Sweeney

Noun: the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced.

Ex: Mr. Berkowitz is in charge of product ________.

Noun: Development

Ex: Mr. Berkowitz is in charge of product development.

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Verb: to make or draw plans for something, for example clothes, programs or buildings.

Ex: This line of clothing is specially ________ for shorter women.

Verb: To Design

Ex: This line of clothing is specially designed for shorter women.

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Expression

Expression: Busybody

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Collocation of Do

Collocation of Do: Do Nothing

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Collocation of “Do”

Collocation of “Do”: Do The Housework

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Verb: express regret for something that one has done wrong.

Verb: To Apologize

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Phrasal Verb

Phrasal Verb: To Take Off

to suddenly start to be successful or popular.

Ex: Our new business has really begun to take off.

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Adjective: situated at a great distance in space or time.

Ex: Your house isn’t ______ from mine. I think I can see it from here!

Adjective: Far

Ex: Your house isn’t far from mine. I think I can see it from here!

_{<em>Whats the comparative form? The superlative?</em>}

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Expression

What type of person is Monica?

*Expression:** “A Stickler For The Rules”
*Remember**: Sometimes you can simply say “stickler”.

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Adj: full of light, shining (1).

Intelligent and quick to learn (2).

Ex: A ________ star was shining in the East.

Ex: She always has _______ ideas that save a lot of time and money for the company.

Adj: bright

Ex: A bright star was shining in the East.

Ex: She always has bright ideas that save a lot of time and money for the company.

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Adj: not in use anymore, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable.

Ex: Gas lamps became ________when electric lighting was invented.

Adj: Obsolete

Ex: Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.

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Adj: extremely beautiful or attractive.

Ex: My wife looked _________ on our wedding day.

Adj: Stunning

Ex: My wife looked stunning on our wedding day.

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Adverb: Use this adverb before an adjective or adverb to mean ‘less than very, but more than a little’.

Ex: It’s _____ cold and it’s raining _____ heavily today.

Adverb: Quite

Ex: It’s quite cold and it’s raining quite heavily today.

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Phrasal Verb: to begin to do something.

Ex: After gaining a lot of weight, I decided to _____ ___ Yoga classes.

Phrasal Verb: To Take Up (Something)

Ex: After gaining a lot of weight, I decided to take up Yoga classes.

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Adj: Different from others of the same type in a way that is surprising, interesting, or attractive.

Ex: She had an __________ and unconventional idea to help the company with a difficult project.

Ex: He had an _______ birthmark on his face that attracted a lot of attention.

Adj: Unusual

Ex: She had an unusual and unconventional idea to help the company with a difficult project.

Ex: He had an unusual birthmark on his face that attracted a lot of attention.

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We can use these two verbs together to talk about differences.

Ex: ______ you _____ the difference between these twins?

**Can + Tell

Ex: Can**
you tell the difference between these twins?

Yes, I can tell the difference!
No, I can’t tell the difference!

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Phrasal Verb: to stop doing something, to stop having/consuming something or to quit.

Phrasal Verb: To Give Up (something)

Ex: He gave up smoking for his new job.

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Verb: make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.

Verb: To Explain (something to someone)

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Phrasal Verb: to do or complete something.

Ex: When designing new products or services, it is very important for companies to _____ ____ market research.

Phrasal Verb: Carry Out

Ex: When designing new products or services, it is very important for companies to carry out market research.

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Collocation of “Do”

Collocation of “Do”: Do one’s nails.

Ex: I did my nails today.

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Noun: an idea of what something or someone is like, or a basic understanding of a situation or a principle. The first stage of production.

Ex: The _________ of the first iPhone happened at Apple and was later released in 2007.

Noun: Conception

Ex: The conception of the first iPhone happened at Apple and was later released in 2007.

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Verb: stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.

Verb: To Forgive (someone for something)

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Noun: waste material, a liquid, that is secreted by the kidney in vertebrates.

Ex: Scientists think they can use human ______ to make concrete in outerspace.

Noun: Urine

Ex: Scientists think they can use human urine to make concrete in outerspace.

Noun: an idea, plan, or action that is suggested or the act of suggesting it.

Ex: I want to visit a new place in Colombia, but I don’t know where. Do you have any __________?

Noun: Suggestion(s)

Ex: I want to visit a new place in Colombia, but I don’t know where. Do you have any suggestions?

**Phrasal Verb:** *to stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult*

**Phrasal Verb:** *To Give Up* **Ex**: He **gave up** trying to solve the physics problem.

**Phrasal Verb**

**Phrasal Verb**: *To Take Off* *If an aircraft, bird, or insect takes off, it leaves the ground and begins to fly* **Ex:** The plane **took off** on time.

**Phrasal Verb**

**Phrasal Verb:** *To Take Off* *To remove something, especially clothes, shoes and accesories.* **Ex:** He **took off** all of his clothes!

**Noun:** the act of making something, especially a product or service, available for the first time. **Ex:** Since its _______ in the Fall of 1999, PayPal has gained millions of members.

**Noun:** *Rollout/Launch* **Ex:** Since its **rollout/launch** in the Fall of 1999, PayPal has gained millions of members.

**Phrasal Verb**: *to obtain knowledge of something or someone's activities, esp. dishonest ones.* **Ex:** She just _____ \_\_\_\_ that her husband was cheating on her!

**Phrasal Verb**: *To Find Out (Something)* **Ex:** She just **found out** that her husband was cheating on her!

**Adj:** *unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment.* **Ex:** It would be an extremely ________ idea to walk around downtown at this hour. You'll get robbed!

**Adj:** *Foolish* **Ex:** It would be an extremely **foolish** idea to walk around downtown at this hour. You'll get robbed!

**Noun/Phrase (two words):** the most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity. **Ex:** Facebook is at the ______ \_\_\_\_ of social media.

**Noun/Phrase:** *The cutting-edge* **Ex:** Facebook is at the **cutting edge** of social media.

**Expression**

**Expression:** *Stick in the mud*

**Noun:** *an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business.* **Ex**: The company offered us a 50% discount. I think we got a good \_\_\_\_\_! **Ex**: Starbucks did a ____ with Nestle Chocolate in 2018.

**Noun:** *a deal.* **Ex**: The company offered us a 50% discount. I think we got a good **deal**! **Ex**: Starbucks did a **deal** with Nestle Chocolate in 2018.

**Verb:** to order the return of products made by a company. **Ex:** The company _______ thousands of jars of baby food after they were found to be contaminated.

**Verb:** *To Recall* **Ex:** The company **recalled** thousands of jars of baby food after they were found to be contaminated.

**Verb:** to place responsibility on someone or something. **Ex:** I ______ the federal government for the economic instability we are experiencing.

**Verb:** *To* *Blame* **Ex:** I **blame** the federal government for the economic instability we are experiencing.

**Adj:** *full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting.* **Ex:** Buenos Aires, Argentina is considered a very __________ city with many things to do at any time of day or night!

**Adj:** *Lively* **Ex:** Buenos Aires, Argentina is considered a very **lively** city with many things to do at any time of day or night!

**Expression:** the most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest ideas and features. **Ex:** They built a _____ \_\_ ___ \_\_\_\_ hospital in the UAE.

**Expression:** State of the art **Ex:** They built a **state of the art** hospital in the UAE.

**Noun (two words):** the collection and examination of information about things that people buy or might buy and their feelings about things that they have bought. **Ex:** ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ shows that demand for small cars will continue to grow.

**Noun (two words):** *Market Research* **Ex: Market research** shows that demand for small cars will continue to grow.

**Verb:** feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do). **Ex:** Have you ever __________ something that you said?

**Verb:** *To Regret (something)* **Ex:** Have you ever **regretted** something that you said?

**Adj:** *based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding.* **Ex:** A _________ adult doesn't get into physical fights. **Ex:** We are lost. I think the _______ thing to do is to stop and ask for directions.

**Adj:** *Sensible* **Ex:** A **sensible** adult doesn't get into physical fights. **Ex:** We are lost. I think the **sensible** thing to do is to stop and ask for directions.

**Verb:** test (something, especially a new product) to assess its suitability or performance. **Ex:** Before the rollout of the new nail polish, the company sent me a free \_\_\_\_\_\_.

**Verb:** *To Trial* **Ex:** Before the **rollout** of the new nail polish, the company sent me a free **trial.** I love it!

**Collocations of "Do":** to do a kind and helpful act for (someone).

**Collocations of "Do":** *Do (someone) a favor.*

**Verb:** to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists. **Ex:** Even the smallest baby can _______ its mother by her voice.

**Verb:** *To Identify* **Ex:** Even the smallest baby can **identify** its mother by her voice.

**Collocation of "Do"**

**Collocation of "Do":** *Do the shopping*

**Phrasal Verb:** *to get rid of something you do not want any more (1) or, to waste a skill or opportunity (2).* **Ex:** You've spent three years studying at the university, don't _____ it all \_\_\_\_\_! **Ex:** US consumers _____ \_\_\_\_ around 100 billion plastic bags annually.

**Phrasal Verb:** *To Throw Away (something)* **Ex:** You've spent three years studying at the university, don't **throw** it all **away**! **Ex:** US consumers **throw away** around 100 billion plastic bags annually.

**Adj:** *A place that a lot of tourists visit and it is full of things for them to buy and do.* **Ex:** Cartagena is probably the most _________ city in Colombia.

**Adj:** *Touristy* **Ex:** Cartagena is probably the most **touristy** city in Colombia.

**Adverb:** we can use this adverb before a noun to mean 'very good' or 'impressive'. **Ex:** He's _____ the musician.

**Adverb:** *Quite* **Ex:** He's **quite** the musician.

**Adj:** *having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily.* **Ex**: Jackson has a ________ idea for getting us out of financial difficulties. **Ex**: My grandmother always has a ________ solution to any problem. I love her _______ Halloween costumes!

**Adj**: *Clever* **Ex**: Jackson has a **clever** idea for getting us out of financial difficulties. **Ex**: My grandmother always has a **clever** solution to any problem. I love her **clever** Halloween costumes!

**Adjective:** low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services. **Ex:** Taking a public bus is _______ than taking a taxi.

**Adjective:** *Cheap* **Ex:** Taking a public bus is **cheaper** than taking a taxi.

**Verb:** *to arrange to have a seat, room, performer, etc. at a particular time in the future.* **Ex:** I will ______ us a room at the local hotel.

**Verb:** *To book* **Ex:** I will **book** us a room at the local hotel.

**Phrasal Verb:** *If two or more people like each other and are friendly to each other.* **Ex:** I don't really ___ \_\_\_\_\_\_ with my sister's husband. He's too rude and foolish for my tastes.

**Phrasal Verb:** *To Get Along (with)* **Ex:** I don't really **get along** with my sister's husband. He's too rude and foolish for my tastes.