B2 Unit 1 Flashcards
To have a disagreement or slight quarrel due to bad consequences communication
To have a misunderstanding
A failure to understand or interpret someone’s words or behavior correctly
Misunderstanding
to make something happen
cause
to have an argument especially loudly
have a row
to make someone feel comfortable or more relaxed
put someone at ease
to listen to something with great interest; feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement about something and therefore likely to listen closely
listen enthusiastically
to set up or create
establish
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
awkward
to have uncomfortable spans of silence during a conversation; an uncomfortable pause during a conversation
have some awkward silences
say something accidentally which upsets or embarrasses someone
put your foot in it
to have a friendly conversation about light topics or unimportant things
make small talk
the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something because of the way they seem
impression
make people admire you and remember you in a good way; to produce a good opinion
make a good impression
interesting and enjoyable; holding someone’s attention in a positive manner
entertaining
mainly literary to tell a story, especially one that that stretches the truth, in an interesting and exciting way.
tell an entertaining story
to insult (someone)
offend (someone)
to control a conversation
dominate the conversation
have a great connection from the first moment you meet the person
hit it off (with someone)
to form a twisted or curved shape, or to make something do this
curl
cause to stop; bring into custody (of the police)
arrest
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
gesture
to break into a conversation between people; to break into someone’s conversation;
interrupt
relative pronoun
whom
communicated in trust; secret; private
confidential
cc comes from carbon copy - used in a business letter or email to show that you are sending a copy to someone else
cc (somebody) into
phrasal verb - make a copy of the email and send it to somebody
copy somebody in
draw a line through sth written
cross out
to erase, wipe out, cut out
delete
Typed symbols that convey emotional aspects of an online message
emoticon
the character or style of a person’s writing by hand
handwriting
written by hand
handwritten
The inbox is where you’ll view and manage emails you receive.
inbox
a moment; a very short period of time; immediate
instant
a container on your desk for work and letters that need to be dealt with
in tray
a gummed or self-adhesive paper that must be attached to a piece of mail as payment for delivery
postage stamp
the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases; the use of marks such as commas and periods in writing
punctuation
Stationery is a mass noun referring to commercially manufactured writing materials, including cut paper, envelopes, writing implements, continuous form paper, and other office supplies. (in another context it means not moving)
stationery
electronic devices and media platforms such as computers, cell phones, digital video, social networking sites, the Internet, video games, and virtual worlds that allow users to create, communicate, and interact with one another or with the device or application itself
digital media
to be thankful for; to see the worth or quality of
appreciate
written communication
correspondence
To try; to make an effort
attempt
A person who writes a blog.
blogger
to whistle - to make a high or musical sound by blowing air out through your lips
whistle
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
extraordinary
a deep, narrow gorge with steep sides; deep, narrow gorge worn by running water;
ravine
having a sharp inclination
steep
consider bad or wrong
disapprove
fortunate
lucky
to know about, to be familiar with;
hear of
to make or become unclear or mixed up in the mind
confuse
singing birds
birdsong
A vent or fissure in the Earth’s surface through which magma and gases are expelled
volcano
someone who lives on an island
islander
to adjust (to); to become used to something;
adapt to
to be made up of
consist of
to hold something in your hands, so that your hands form part of a circle around it
cup
to help to cause an event or situation
contribute to
a member of a class of persons who are small farmers or farm laborers of low social rank
peasant
to disappear completely; to become extinct
die out
the area served by a broadcaster or mobile phone company
coverage
to prohibit, forbid
ban (from)
to result in
lead to
lead to, cause
result in
to be patient; to tolerate
bear with
a conventional telecommunications connection by cable laid across land, typically buried or on poles
landline
to occupy time, space, or attention.
take up
the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals. telegraph
line
a very long time
ages
a small stringed instrument like a guitar; associated with Hawaii
ukulele
extremely pleased; thrilled
over the moon
to learn or discuss the latest news Let’s go for a coffee - I need to ______ on all the gossip.
catch up
the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something else:
to exchange (news, opinions, etc.)
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks; a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose:
app
