B2 VOCAB

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on key definitions and terms from the lecture notes.

turn down

to refuse

take up

to start a hobby or habit

turn up

to appear

take off

to be successful

change

the money given back after a purchase

supply

the source of goods or services

cash

money in physical form

tend

to be interested in or to follow a trend

mounting

increasing

Make a decision

to make a choice or judgment

excited about

to be eager to do something

promised to-v

to make a commitment to do something

run workshops/project/company

to manage or oversee workshops, projects, or a company

in general

generally speaking or overall

milestone

an important event or marker

whales

large marine mammals

smooth

having a surface free from bumps or roughness

friction

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another

breathe

to take air into the lungs and then expel it

be in danger

to be at risk

tiny

very small

similar to

having characteristics in common with something else

mammals

animals that have hair or fur and produce milk for their young

flick

to move with a quick, light movement

propel

to push or drive forward

creatures

living beings

injured

hurt or wounded

migrate

to move from one place to another, often for seasonal changes

greetings cards

cards that express goodwill or congratulations

chain stores

retail stores that are part of a larger company

temporary

lasting for a limited period of time

especially

particularly or notably

a variety of + N

many different types of a noun

cater for

to provide what is needed or required

engagement (n)

the act of being engaged to be married

retirement (n)

the action of leaving one's job and ceasing to work

in terms of

considering or regarding

similar to

having resemblance

desert (v)

to leave someone or something behind

injured (a)

hurt or harmed

serve as (v)

to act in the role of

guide (n)

a person or thing that helps direct or advise

produce (v)

to create or manufacture goods

production (n)

the process of making something

product (n)

an item that is made or produces