These are the B2 words we'll study today. You can also find the story transcript with B2 words highligted at:

https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-299.htm

 ·  in amusement 
She laughed in amusement when she saw the puppy trying to catch its own tail. 

 ·  boast 
He likes to boast about his achievements, even when no one asks him about them. 

 ·  deliberately 
She deliberately ignored his message because she was still upset with him. 

 ·  cross somebody's mind 
It never crossed my mind that I might fail the exam. 

 ·  costly 
Buying a new car can be a costly decision if you don’t plan your budget carefully. 

 ·  take a deep breath 
Before speaking in front of the audience, she took a deep breath to calm her nerves. 

 ·  spin 
The child watched the coin spin on the table until it slowly fell on its side. 

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