Abstract Nouns
B1 abstract nouns commonly used in argumentation
Overview
36 B1-level words for b1 abstract nouns commonly used in argumentation.
Words
conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/
noun — B1
Meaning: The end, finish, close or last part of something.
Example:
- The conclusion is very important.
- She talked about the conclusion.
Collocations: the conclusion, a conclusion of, conclusion is important
Word family: conclude (đt.) → conclusion (dt.) → conclusive (tt.)
connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/
noun — B1
Meaning: The act of connecting.
Example:
- The connection is very important.
- She talked about the connection.
Collocations: the connection, a connection of, connection is important
Word family: connect (đt.) → connection (dt.)
custom /ˈkʌstəm/
noun — B1
Meaning: Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
Example:
- The custom is very important.
- She talked about the custom.
Collocations: the custom, a custom of, custom is important
decade /dəˈkeɪd/
noun — B1
Meaning: A group, set, or series of ten , particularly:
Example:
- a decade of soldiers
- She talked about the decade.
Collocations: the decade, a decade of, decade is important
element /ˈɛlɪmənt/
noun — B1
Meaning: One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
Example:
- Letters are the elements of written language.
- She talked about the element.
Collocations: the element, a element of, element is important
feature /ˈfiːtʃə/
verb — B1
Meaning: One’s structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.
Example:
- She features every day.
- They featureed last week.
Collocations: feature something, feature that, try to feature
function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/
noun — B1
Meaning: What something does or is used for.
Example:
- The function is very important.
- She talked about the function.
Collocations: the function, a function of, function is important
impact
noun, verb — B1
Meaning: The striking of one body against another; collision.
Example:
- The impact is very important.
- When the hammer impacts the nail, it bends.
Collocations: the impact, a impact of, impact is important
impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/
noun — B1
Meaning: The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.
Example:
- His head made an impression on the pillow.
- She talked about the impression.
Collocations: the impression, a impression of, impression is important
Word family: impress (đt.) → impression (dt.) → impressive (tt.)
improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/
noun — B1
Meaning: The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering
Example:
- The improvement is very important.
- She talked about the improvement.
Collocations: the improvement, a improvement of, improvement is important
Word family: improve (đt.) → improvement (dt.)
influence /ˈɪn.flu.əns/
noun, verb — B1
Meaning: The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
Example:
- I have absolutely no influence over him.
- I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life.
Collocations: the influence, a influence of, influence is important
Word family: influence (dt./đt.) → influential (tt.)
intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/
noun — B1
Meaning: Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.
Example:
- The intelligence is very important.
- She talked about the intelligence.
Collocations: the intelligence, a intelligence of, intelligence is important
Word family: intelligence (dt.) → intelligent (tt.) → intelligently (trt.)
intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
noun — B1
Meaning: The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
Example:
- It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it.
- She talked about the intention.
Collocations: the intention, a intention of, intention is important
Word family: intend (đt.) → intention (dt.) → intentional (tt.)
lack /lak/
noun, verb — B1
Meaning: A defect or failing; moral or spiritual degeneracy.
Example:
- The lack is very important.
- My life lacks excitement.
Collocations: the lack, a lack of, lack is important
leisure /ˈliːʒə(ɹ)/
noun — B1
Meaning: Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
Example:
- The leisure is very important.
- She talked about the leisure.
Collocations: the leisure, a leisure of, leisure is important
Word family: leisure (dt.) → leisurely (tt.)
mood /muːd/
noun — B1
Meaning: A mental or emotional state, composure.
Example:
- I’ve been in a bad mood since I dumped my boyfriend.
- She talked about the mood.
Collocations: the mood, a mood of, mood is important
mystery /ˈmɪstəɹi/
noun — B1
Meaning: Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.
Example:
- The truth behind the events remains a mystery.
- She talked about the mystery.
Collocations: the mystery, a mystery of, mystery is important
Word family: mystery (dt.) → mysterious (tt.) → mysteriously (trt.)
passion [ˈpʰæʃən]
noun — B1
Meaning: Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.
Example:
- We share a passion for books.
- She talked about the passion.
Collocations: the passion, a passion of, passion is important
pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/
noun — B1
Meaning: A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
Example:
- He remembered with pleasure his home and family.
- She talked about the pleasure.
Collocations: the pleasure, a pleasure of, pleasure is important
Word family: please (đt.) → pleasant (tt.) → pleasure (dt.) → unpleasant (tt.)
plot /plɒt/
noun — B1
Meaning: (authorship) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.
Example:
- The plot is very important.
- They had plotted a robbery.
Collocations: the plot, a plot of, plot is important
poverty /ˈpɒvəti/
noun — B1
Meaning: The quality or state of being poor; lack of money
Example:
- The poverty is very important.
- She talked about the poverty.
Collocations: the poverty, a poverty of, poverty is important
prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/
noun — B1
Meaning: A practice of communicating with one’s God.
Example:
- Through prayer I ask for God’s blessings.
- She talked about the prayer.
Collocations: the prayer, a prayer of, prayer is important
pressure [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)]
noun — B1
Meaning: A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
Example:
- Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
- Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want.
Collocations: the pressure, a pressure of, pressure is important
Word family: press (đt./dt.) → pressure (dt.)
reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/
noun — B1
Meaning: An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.
Example:
- The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction.
- She talked about the reaction.
Collocations: the reaction, a reaction of, reaction is important
Word family: react (đt.) → reaction (dt.)
recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/
noun — B1
Meaning: An act of recommending.
Example:
- The recommendation is very important.
- She talked about the recommendation.
Collocations: the recommendation, a recommendation of, recommendation is important
Word family: recommend (đt.) → recommendation (dt.)
reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/
noun — B1
Meaning: A relationship or relation (to something).
Example:
- The reference is very important.
- You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.
Collocations: the reference, a reference of, reference is important
religion /ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/
noun — B1
Meaning: Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
Example:
- My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much.
- She talked about the religion.
Collocations: the religion, a religion of, religion is important
Word family: religion (dt.) → religious (tt.)
resource /ɹɪˈsɔɹs/
noun — B1
Meaning: Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.
Example:
- The resource is very important.
- She talked about the resource.
Collocations: the resource, a resource of, resource is important
Word family: resource (dt.) → resourceful (tt.)
respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/
noun, verb — B1
Meaning: An attitude of consideration or high regard
Example:
- He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
- She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
Collocations: the respect, a respect of, respect is important
Word family: respect (dt./đt.) → respectful (tt.) → respectable (tt.) → disrespectful (tt.)
responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/
noun — B1
Meaning: The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
Example:
- Responsibility is a heavy burden.
- She talked about the responsibility.
Collocations: the responsibility, a responsibility of, responsibility is important
Word family: responsible (tt.) → responsibility (dt.) → responsibly (trt.) → irresponsible (tt.)
setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/
noun — B1
Meaning: To put (something) down, to rest.
Example:
- Set the tray there.
- She talked about the setting.
Collocations: the setting, a setting of, setting is important
similarity /sɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/
noun — B1
Meaning: Closeness of appearance to something else.
Example:
- The similarity is very important.
- She talked about the similarity.
Collocations: the similarity, a similarity of, similarity is important
Word family: similar (tt.) → similarly (trt.) → similarity (dt.)
spirit /ˈspɪɹɪt/
noun — B1
Meaning: The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.
Example:
- The spirit is very important.
- She talked about the spirit.
Collocations: the spirit, a spirit of, spirit is important
talent /ˈtalənt/
noun — B1
Meaning: A marked natural ability or skill.
Example:
- He has a real talent for drawing.
- She talked about the talent.
Collocations: the talent, a talent of, talent is important
Word family: talent (dt.) → talented (tt.)
truth /tɹuːθ/
noun — B1
Meaning: True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
Example:
- The truth is that our leaders knew a lot more than they were letting on.
- She talked about the truth.
Collocations: the truth, a truth of, truth is important
Word family: true (tt.) → truly (trt.) → truth (dt.)
unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
noun — B1
Meaning: The state of having no job; joblessness.
Example:
- Unemployment made Jack depressed.
- She talked about the unemployment.
Collocations: the unemployment, a unemployment of, unemployment is important
Word family: employ (đt.) → employer (dt.) → employee (dt.) → employment (dt.) → unemployment (dt.)
Quick Review
| Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| conclusion | n. | The end, finish, close or last part of something |
| connection | n. | The act of connecting |
| custom | n. | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving |
| decade | n. | A group, set, or series of ten , particularly: |
| element | n. | One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based |
| feature | v. | One’s structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions |
| function | n. | What something does or is used for |
| impact | n./v. | The striking of one body against another; collision |
| impression | n. | The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another |
| improvement | n. | The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering |
| influence | n./v. | The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions |
| intelligence | n. | Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn |
| intention | n. | The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions |
| lack | n./v. | A defect or failing; moral or spiritual degeneracy |
| leisure | n. | Freedom provided by the cessation of activities |
| mood | n. | A mental or emotional state, composure |
| mystery | n. | Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown |
| passion | n. | Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate |
| pleasure | n. | A state of being pleased or contented; gratification |
| plot | n. | (authorship) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means |
| poverty | n. | The quality or state of being poor; lack of money |
| prayer | n. | A practice of communicating with one’s God |
| pressure | n. | A pressing; a force applied to a surface |
| reaction | n. | An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event |
| recommendation | n. | An act of recommending |
| reference | n. | A relationship or relation (to something) |
| religion | n. | Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief |
| resource | n. | Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e |
| respect | n./v. | An attitude of consideration or high regard |
| responsibility | n. | The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable |
| setting | n. | To put (something) down, to rest |
| similarity | n. | Closeness of appearance to something else |
| spirit | n. | The soul of a person or other creature |
| talent | n. | A marked natural ability or skill |
| truth | n. | True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality |
| unemployment | n. | The state of having no job; joblessness |