B1 Exam Practice Vocabulary GEB1 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 65 Public

Common words and definitions

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What does 'in addition' mean? "I like watching tennis in addition to playing it."

as well as, also

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What does 'focus on' mean? "I'm using my phone less so I can focus on my studies."

to concentrate or spend time on something that's important to you. to give a lot of attention to one particular person, subject, or thing

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What does 'attend' mean? "I attend school every day."

to go to an event, place. To be present.

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What does 'fix' mean? "I'm taking my car to the garage. The mechanic is going to fix it."

to repair something

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What does 'limit' mean? "You have a 45 minute time limit to complete the exam."

the greatest amount, number, or level of something that is either possible or allowed

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What does 'arrange' mean? "I'm trying to arrange a time to meet my friends, I have so much homework!"

to plan, prepare for, or organize something

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What does 'platform' mean? "Don't stand too close to the edge of the platform when the trains go past."

a long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where people get on and off trains

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What does 'lend' mean? "Could you lend me a pencil, please?"

to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back:

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What does 'borrow' mean? "Can I borrow a pencil, please?"

to get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time

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What does 'request' mean? "The teacher refused our request to leave class early."

the act of politely asking for something:

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What does 'remain' mean? "The doctor told him to remain in bed for the next four days."

to stay in the same place or in the same condition

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What does 'refreshments' mean? "Refreshments will be available after the meeting."

(small amounts of) food and drink

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What does 'hire' mean? "I need to move some furniture so I need to hire a van."

to pay to use something for a short period

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What does 'cosy' mean? "My bedroom is lovely and cosy in the winter."

comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm

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What does 'embarrassed' mean? "She felt embarrassed when she said 2+2=5 and everyone laughed at her."

feeling ashamed, silly, uncomfortable about something

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What does 'proud' mean? "My parents are very proud of me because I work really hard and get great marks."

feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good

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