B1 Vocabulary

Vocabulary Challenge

Explore words for travel, personality, communication and everyday situations. Open a hint if you need a little help.

What to do: Complete all five parts. You can open the optional hints before answering. Check your answers when you are ready.

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Circle the word that is different.

platform · timetable · suitcase · departure

Hint

Three words are connected with train journeys and stations. One is something you carry.

violin · trumpet · helmet · cello

Hint

Think about which three objects can be used to make music.

generous · selfish · impatient · cheerful

Hint

Three words describe positive qualities or moods. Look for the negative personality adjective.

ankle · shoulder · stomach · curtain

Hint

Three words name parts of the human body.

whisper · shout · mumble · staircase

Hint

Three words describe different ways of speaking.

Write the opposite adjective using a prefix.

1. possible

Hint

The negative form begins with the prefix im-.

2. patient

Hint

This adjective describes someone who cannot wait calmly.

3. polite

Hint

The opposite begins with the prefix im-.

4. regular

Hint

Use the prefix ir- to make the opposite.

5. legal

Hint

The opposite begins with the prefix il-.

Write verbs for the definitions.

1. to arrange to do something at a later time

Hint

This verb begins with p- and is often used with meetings or appointments.

2. to say that you will not do or accept something

Hint

You might do this when someone invites you and you cannot go.

3. to make someone agree to do something by giving reasons

Hint

This verb is often followed by someone + to + infinitive.

4. to take something to a person or place

Hint

Think of what a courier does with a parcel.

5. to know who or what someone or something is

Hint

You do this when you see a familiar face and know who it is.

Write the strong adjectives.

1. scared

Hint

This means extremely frightened.

2. pleased

Hint

This means extremely happy or pleased about something.

3. surprised

Hint

This adjective describes a very strong reaction to unexpected news.

4. small

Hint

This means extremely small; it is often used about objects or amounts.

5. interesting

Hint

This means extremely interesting or fascinating.

Complete the phrasal verbs.

1. Can you look _____ my cat while I'm away this weekend?

Hint

The phrasal verb means to take care of someone or something.

2. I want to give _____ eating so much fast food.

Hint

This phrasal verb means to stop a habit or activity.

3. They had to put _____ the meeting until Friday.

Hint

This means to delay something until a later time.

4. We've run _____ of coffee. Could you buy some?

Hint

Use this when there is no more of something left.

5. Do you get _____ with your new colleagues?

Hint

This means to have a friendly relationship with someone.

Tip: Try each item before opening its hint. Hints give you a clue, not the complete answer.