A type of school or training center where people learn specific skills or subjects. It is more specialized…
List of B1 English Words for Intermediate Learners
B1 is the intermediate threshold — vocabulary you need for general topics, opinions, and everyday work. Words are grouped by part of speech for easier study.
1,001 words total
B1 Nouns (571)
A hotel, apartment, or other place to stay while traveling.
How close something is to the true or correct value. Accuracy means no errors.
Permission to join or enter a school, university, or other organization, usually after an application process.
Something that helps you succeed or do better than others at something.
A thrilling journey or experience with something unexpected or risky happening.
An event or issue that someone needs to deal with or that is being discussed.
The process of gradually becoming older, maturing, or declining with age over time.
A company or organization that helps people with something specific, like a travel agency that books trips.
A plan or list of things that will be talked about or done, especially during a meeting. It…
A person who works for someone or acts to make something happen on their behalf.
How bodies and things change over years. Everyone experiences aging throughout their life.
A collection of songs by one artist or band released together as one product.
A liquid found in beer, wine, and spirits that can make people feel relaxed or drunk when consumed.
When your body has a bad reaction to something like pollen, pets, or food. It causes sneezing, itching,…
A small street between buildings used for deliveries and trash.
Money that someone receives regularly, usually given by parents to children for spending on things they want or…
A thin, shiny metal used to wrap food and build airplanes.
A light and strong metal that doesn't rust. It is used to make cans, airplane parts, and window…
How much of something you have; the total quantity.
Examining something carefully by looking at its different parts to understand how it works or what it means.
An ancestor is someone in your family who lived before you. Your grandparents and their parents are your…
A long, thin wire that catches radio or television broadcasts from the air.
A nervous or worried feeling about something that might happen, often without a clear reason.
A strong request or plea, often used when asking for help or donations.
A training program where you learn a job skill by working with someone skilled in that field.
A set of reasons given to prove something is true; or a disagreement where people express different views.
How things are organized or put in order. Or, a plan that people agree on.
One of several ways to look at or think about something; a part or feature.
Homework or work that a teacher gives students to do, either in class or at home.
Asthma is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. People with asthma have inflamed airways that…
The power to make decisions and control what others do; also, a person or organization with such power.
Things you see in the back of a picture or photo, or the past experiences that shape a…
Suitcases, bags, and other belongings you carry on trips.
When two things are equal in weight or amount, or the money left in your bank account or…
A type of graph with horizontal or vertical bars used to compare different groups or items.
A product or item that costs much less money than normal, making it a good purchase.
The main reason, principle, or foundation that something is built or decided on.
A wet, pourable mixture that you use to make cakes, pancakes, waffles, or to coat food before cooking.
A large fight between two armies or groups using weapons.
Meat that comes from a cow, commonly eaten as steak, burgers, or in stews.
Something you think is true or think will happen, whether based on facts or on feelings.
A very large number equal to 1,000 million. In modern usage, it means 1,000,000,000 in both American and…
The different kinds of plants and animals that live together in one place.
The science that studies living things such as animals, plants, and cells, and how they work and interact
Big animal like a cow with a hump, living wild in North American plains.
a thick, solid piece of something like wood or stone; also a section of city streets enclosed by…
A wireless system that lets phones, headphones, and other devices talk to each other without cables.
A medium-sized wild cat with a very short tail and brown spotted fur. Bobcats hunt small animals.
Additional pay or reward that someone receives beyond their regular salary.
A company's name or symbol that makes its products recognizable and different from other companies. Examples: Apple, Nike,…
One of two body parts on the front of the chest that women have and that can produce…
A hot, savory liquid made by boiling meat or vegetables in water.
Huge animal with curved horns living in African and Asian grasslands.
When someone breaks into a house or building to steal things or commit a crime. It's different from…
A company or organization that makes money by selling products or providing services to customers.
A cactus is a desert plant with sharp spines that doesn't need much water.
A place where people can get food and eat, usually by picking out what they want from a…
A planned series of activities to reach a goal, like an election or marketing effort.
The land and buildings where students attend classes at a school or university.
A disease where harmful cells in your body grow rapidly and damage healthy tissue. It is a medical…
Someone who wants a job or wants to be elected to an office. They compete with others for…
A Chinese language spoken mainly in Hong Kong and southern China, different from Mandarin.
The amount something can hold or contain
The main city of a country or region
A hot beverage combining strong espresso shots with heated milk and light foam layer.
A natural element that is part of everything alive and in the air; the main gas causing climate…
The job or series of jobs you do throughout your working life, usually progressing and building experience.
A small piece of baggage you can keep with you on the airplane instead of checking it.
A type or group of similar things organized together.
A follower of the Catholic faith, the world's largest Christian group.
The flat surface that forms the top of a room, usually above your head.
The tiniest living unit that makes up all plants, animals, and organisms; too small to see without a…
A span of 100 years; commonly used to describe historical eras like 'the 20th century'.
A special formal event with traditional actions and words, like a wedding or graduation.
An official document that proves you have completed a course, training, or achieved something important.
The final competition where the best athletes or teams compete to become the champion of their sport.
Any letter, number, symbol, or mark that forms part of written language or text.
A device that puts electricity into your phone, laptop, or other gadget to make it work.
A group that collects money and gives help to poor or sick people.
A picture that shows information using graphs, lines, or colors to make it easy to understand.
A spotted wild cat from Africa that runs very fast hunting small animals.
the study of how different materials interact and transform through reactions
A small furry animal with stripes on its back that stores food in its cheeks and lives in…
a thin green plant with an onion-like taste, cut into small pieces and sprinkled on food for flavor
A situation or condition that exists and affects what happens or how something is done.
A society with developed government, culture, and ways of living together organized in a complex way.
A sea animal with a hard shell that opens and closes, often eaten as food.
a level in society that groups people by their wealth or job
A set of instructions or symbols that give information or control how something works.
Someone you work with at your job or in your field of study.
A group of animals or people living together in one place, often under control of another country.
A tall vertical support in buildings, or a vertical arrangement of words or numbers.
A feeling of being relaxed, safe, and not worried.
Money paid to someone for selling something, or a group appointed to do official work.
The exchange of information and ideas between people through speaking, writing, or signals.
A group of people who live in the same place or share something in common, like interests or…
When you look at two things side by side to see how they are alike or different.
An event or contest where people or teams try to win or be the best.
A thing that makes something whole or perfect by adding what is missing.
Something that makes you worried or that you think is important to pay attention to.
The end of something, or a judgment you make after thinking about the facts.
A requirement that must be satisfied, or the state that something is in.
A meeting where many people gather to talk about an important subject.
Belief in yourself and trust that you can do something well.
A strong disagreement or fight between two people or groups.
The practice of protecting and saving nature, animals, and natural areas.
The act of building something or the thing that is being built.
A professional expert hired to give specialist advice or solve specific business problems.
A person or group that buys and uses products or services.
Someone you know in business or work who you can reach out to for information or assistance.
The material or ideas inside something, like the chapters in a book or posts on social media.
Someone hired to do a specific job or project, usually for a fixed price and time period.
The difference between two things, especially one that is very noticeable or surprising.
A formal group that meets to discuss and decide things, usually for a city or organization.
A long flat table or surface where you buy things or where food is made and served.
A piece of paper or online code that reduces the price when you buy a product at a…
The strength to do something difficult or frightening even though you are afraid.
A set of classes that teaches you about a particular topic.
A building where a judge and jury listen to legal cases and make decisions.
Anything that protects something else from harm, dirt, or being seen.
A wild dog-like animal found in Americas. Coyotes are larger than foxes and hunt in groups called packs.
A small freshwater animal similar to a lobster, popular in Southern American cooking.
A small animal that lives in rivers and streams. It looks like a tiny lobster and has a…
Something that has been made or invented; the act of making something new.
Money that a bank lends you and you pay back over time; or acknowledgment for something you accomplished.
A team of people who work together to do a specific job.
A very serious, dangerous situation that needs quick action right away.
A holiday trip on a big ship that visits many places and ports.
The crispy, firm outer part of bread or pizza that you can break with your teeth.
All the subjects, classes, and learning materials that students study in a school.
A curve is a smooth, rounded line or shape; not a straight line or sharp angle.
The place where officials check your bags when you enter a country and collect taxes on items you…
A repeating pattern of events that happens over and over.
One of a pair of round metal plates you hit together to make a loud noise in music.
Harm or breaking something so it doesn't work as well.
The last day or time you have to finish something. If you miss it, you're late.
A business agreement where both sides get something valuable in return.
A record showing money taken out of your bank account or money you owe. The opposite of a…
A span of ten years, like 2010-2020 or the 1990s.
an animal with four legs and long ears that lives in forests and open areas
Protection or shield against something harmful; the team protecting in sports.
A unit for measuring heat or angles, or a university qualification you earn after studying.
A system where the people have power. Either everyone votes directly on decisions, or they vote for representatives…
A section of a company or organization that handles one type of work, like sales or human resources.
When you leave somewhere, or when a vehicle like an airplane or train leaves.
Money that you put into a bank account, or money you pay upfront as a guarantee.
A descendant is someone who comes from your family line through children. Your children and grandchildren are your…
Someone who plans how something should look or be arranged before it is made.
One specific fact or piece of information in something larger. Pay attention to the details.
A police officer or investigator who solves crimes and finds evidence.
The process of something growing or improving, or a new building or area built for a purpose.
A tool or machine that does a particular job or task.
An official piece of paper you receive when you graduate from school or university that shows you have…
A person who manages a company, movie, or organization and makes important decisions.
A very long academic work written to earn a PhD or similar advanced degree.
A part of a city or region used for a special purpose or government.
When a married couple legally separates and ends their marriage.
The wet mixture of flour and water that bakers use to make bread, cakes, or pizza before baking.
A strong feeling inside you that makes you want to succeed or achieve something.
A tiny speaker that sits inside your ear to play music or take calls on the go.
The system of money, jobs, and buying and selling things in a country.
A group of plants, animals, and environment that work together in one area.
A particular version of a book, newspaper, or magazine published at a specific time.
Someone who reads and fixes other people's writing to make it better before it is published.
What happens as a result of something; the change or result that an action or event causes.
A process where people vote to choose a leader or government official.
A basic part that something is made of; in chemistry, a pure substance like oxygen or carbon.
a supernatural being from stories, often small with magical powers
a huge animal like a deer that lives in forests and has very big antlers
When gases or other substances are released into the air, especially from cars, factories, or other sources that…
A person who works for a company or boss and receives a salary or wage in return.
The person or company that hires you and pays you to work.
Having a job and getting paid for the work you do. The condition of being employed by a…
Power and strength to work or move; fuel or resources that make things work.
An engagement is when two people promise to marry each other. It is the formal agreement and time…
A person with training who designs and builds machines, roads, bridges, or computer systems
The science of using mathematics and physics to plan and build machines, buildings, and systems
A question asked to get information. British spelling of 'inquiry'.
Entertainment is anything that keeps people amused and happy, like movies, music, games, or shows.
Everything around you that affects how you live, including nature and weather.
When everyone has the same rights, opportunities, and treatment. Nobody is treated better or worse because of their…
A type of very strong coffee made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee beans.
A careful judgment about how good, bad, or useful something or someone is. It involves looking closely at…
information or objects that help prove whether something is true
A reason you give to explain why you did something wrong or late or did not do something…
A show or display where artworks, objects, or information are arranged and displayed publicly for people to come…
a belief that something will happen; what you think should happen
Money you spend on something you need or want.
Things that happen to you that you learn from; knowledge from doing something.
A test done to find out if something works or is true.
A person who knows a lot about something and is very good at it.
Special skill and knowledge from lots of experience in something.
A combination of words used to say or show what you think or feel.
Someone who enjoys being around other people and talking. They feel happy and energetic when socializing.
a small opening in a tool, garment, or natural object through which something passes
Material like cotton or wool used to make clothes. Also means the basic structure or organization of something.
The surface or side of something that faces a particular direction or is most visible.
Teachers and professors who work at a school or university.
When something does not work or when you do not achieve what you wanted.
A small to medium bird of prey that hunts by diving at high speed from the sky.
Very good or wonderful; better than expected.
The cost you pay to travel on a bus, train, plane, or taxi.
The popular style of clothes or behavior that many people follow during a certain period.
A mistake someone made, or a weakness in a person or thing; blame for something wrong.
Information or comments that tell someone how they are doing. It can be positive (praise) or negative (criticism),…
A man or boy, or a person who shares your interests or membership in a group.
A celebration with many performances, shows, or cultural events happening over several days.
A stringed musical instrument similar to a violin, commonly used in folk and traditional music styles.
A large area of land, usually open and flat, used for growing crops or playing sports.
A number or a piece of numerical information, like a statistic or percentage.
A special talent or skill that makes someone stand out, often shown with style and confidence.
A bright, sudden light or fire; also the spreading shape at the bottom of pants or skirts.
A very small insect that lives on animals and bites them to drink their blood.
The thing that is most important or that people pay attention to.
A large sum of money; also means luck, chance, or what will happen to someone.
The hard remains of plants or animals that died millions of years ago and turned into stone. We…
The strong base that supports a building; also the fundamental idea or principle that something is built on.
The wooden or metal structure that holds or surrounds something; the border that holds a picture.
Money set aside or used for a particular purpose or goal.
A formal event where people gather to say goodbye to someone who has died.
A small device that helps you do something, like a kitchen tool or a phone app.
A small piece of food placed on top of a dish to make it look more attractive and…
A gathering is any group of people meeting together. Family gatherings bring relatives together for meals or celebrations.…
All the special clothes and equipment you need to play a sport or do an activity safely.
Someone who loves and knows a lot about a specific interest, like computers, games, or comics
People of approximately the same age, or the period of time between successive births of a family.
A man who behaves politely and respectfully toward others.
A small rodent with a bushy tail from deserts, commonly kept as a pet at home.
A quick, brief look at someone or something, often without much attention.
A godchild is a young person whose spiritual growth is guided by a godparent. This special role starts…
A godparent is someone chosen to help teach a child about religion and values. They have a special…
A deep, narrow valley between high rocky walls or cliffs.
A leader who manages a state or region and reports to the central government.
A thick, savory sauce made from meat juice that you pour over food.
A thin, young onion with a long green top and small white base, eaten raw or cooked.
A glass house where farmers grow plants in warm conditions; also used to describe how gases trap heat…
A reason or basis that supports a decision, belief, or action.
A guardian is an adult who legally takes care of a child. A parent is usually the guardian,…
The place where an animal or plant naturally lives in nature.
The person who is in command and makes decisions for a group, team, or organization.
Audio equipment you wear on your head or ears to listen to music, calls, or videos in private.
The most important or central part of a place, thing, or activity.
A spiky animal about the size of a tennis ball that rolls into a ball when scared.
An heir is someone who receives money, land, or property from a family member when that person dies,…
A green plant with leaves used fresh or dried in cooking to add flavour or used for healing…
A big, main road that connects cities and towns where many cars drive.
A person from a Spanish-speaking background, including people from Spain and Latin America.
Someone who does not have a home and may sleep outside or in a shelter.
Great respect and admiration given to someone because of their character or achievements.
Not included in simple_explanation to avoid duplication
A strong feeling of fear and shock when something very bad or scary happens.
A household is all the people living in one home. It can be a family, roommates, or any…
A big dog with thick fur from cold countries that needs lots of daily exercise.
The characteristics or facts that show who or what someone or something really is.
Not included in simple_explanation to avoid duplication
Your ability to think of new ideas and picture things in your mind that don't exist yet.
Someone who moves to a new country to live there permanently
When people move to live in a new country, or the official system that controls who can enter…
Immunity is when your body can fight off a disease. Your immune system creates protection after vaccination or…
The strong effect or change that something causes; how much something influences or affects a situation.
What you feel or think about someone or something after meeting or learning about them.
A change that makes something better or work better than before.
An in-law is someone who becomes part of your family through marriage. Your spouse's parents and siblings are…
The state of being free to make your own choices and not depending on other people or countries.
The business of making and selling products in factories; or a particular type of business activity.
A disease that happens when harmful bacteria or viruses enter your body and cause sickness.
The power to change or affect how someone thinks, acts, or makes decisions.
Damage or harm to a person's body, like a cut, bruise, or break from an accident.
When you ask questions to find out information; an official search for facts about something.
One example or time when something happens; a specific case that shows what you're talking about.
An organization or place where people study or do research in a particular subject area.
Clear directions or steps telling someone how to do something; or the teaching or training of a person.
A tool or device that you use to do a particular job, like a hammer, thermometer, or stethoscope.
An agreement where you pay money regularly to a company, and they pay you if something bad happens…
The ability to learn, understand, and think about things; how smart or clever someone is.
A plan or goal that someone wants to accomplish or achieve.
A short-term work position, often unpaid or lowly paid, that lets students or new graduates learn real job…
A big road that goes between different states in America.
Someone who prefers spending time alone or in small groups. They feel tired after socializing and need quiet…
Something brand new that someone created that did not exist before. A new discovery or creation that is…
The process of carefully looking into something to find out the facts or truth about it.
Money put into something with the hope of getting more money back, or something you spend money on…
A plan that shows where you will go and when during a trip or journey.
A sports shirt with the team's colors, number, and logo, worn by players during games.
A common English last name; the Joneses refers to neighbors whose lifestyle others try to match.
The place where two or more roads or lines meet and join
Fairness; when people are treated equally and correctly by the legal system and society.
A container you use to boil water for tea or coffee
A set of buttons on a device used to enter numbers or control something
An important word or phrase you use to search for information online
A school for very young children, usually ages 3-5 years old
A tied fastening in rope or string; a problem or hard lump in wood; also a measurement of…
A sticker or piece of paper attached to something that tells you what it is, what it contains,…
Hard work or effort; or the people who work in jobs and factories (as a group or class).
The natural scenery of a place, including mountains, forests, rivers, and other features you can see.
A person of Latin American origin or descent living in the United States.
Coffee made from espresso mixed with hot steamed milk and a little foam on top.
A hint or clue that helps you find something or solve a mystery.
An organized group of sports teams that play games against each other.
Time off work when you are allowed to stay home for rest or personal reasons.
A formal speech or teaching session where a speaker presents information to an audience on a specific topic.
A blood-sucking water worm that sticks to animals or people to feed on their blood.
A very old story about a person or event that people have told for a long time.
A big spotted wild cat that climbs trees and hunts at night.
An official document that gives you permission to do something, like drive or run a business.
A tall garden flower with big petals that comes in many colors, especially white.
A group of similar products made by a company; a business area or field.
Books, poems, stories, and plays that are written to be artistic and meaningful.
A round or oval shape where something curves around and touches or almost touches itself.
When something is gone or taken away, and you no longer have it.
The bags and suitcases you take with you when you travel to hold your clothes and personal items.
Something expensive and special that you want but don't need to survive.
The larger number or group when compared to others; more than 50%.
The act of controlling or organizing a business or activity. Management includes planning, making decisions, and supervising people.
The main language spoken in China; also a type of small, sweet orange citrus fruit.
The way that something is done or how someone behaves and acts.
A score or grade showing how well you did on a test or assignment.
A big group or collection of something.
Someone who knows a lot and is very good at doing something.
Physical things like cloth, wood, or plastic used to make something.
A way to do something. Can also mean the money or resources someone has available. The word is…
The parts and process that make a machine or system function.
A substance that doctors give you to help cure sickness or pain. It can be a pill, liquid,…
A way to send information or express ideas, like radio, TV, or internet.
A short written note sent to one person or a group of people in an office or organization.…
A planned way or system for doing something or achieving a goal.
The generation that grew up with computers and entered the adult world around 2000.
A clever or intelligent person, often one known for their ability.
A natural solid material found in rocks and soil that has specific chemical properties and structure.
A government leader who manages a department, or a religious leader who conducts services in a church.
A smaller number of people compared to others.
Official notes that write down what happened in a meeting, what was decided, and what people agreed to…
An important job or purpose that someone is sent to do.
An extremely small bug with eight legs; often invisible to the naked eye.
A small copy or example of a real object made to show how it looks.
A small animal that lives under the ground and digs tunnels with its strong front legs.
a huge animal like a very large deer with big antlers living in cold forests
How happy, confident, and motivated a group or team feels.
Personal beliefs about what is right and wrong; standards for good behavior.
Money you borrow from a bank to buy a house.
Movement; the action of changing position.
A working animal similar to a horse but smaller, stronger, and bred from a donkey and horse.
A type of edible shellfish with a hard dark shell and soft flesh inside.
Your nationality is the country you are a citizen of, usually determined by where you were born or…
Someone who studies hard and cares a lot about school or learning, sometimes seen as less popular or…
A network is when many people or things are connected together so they can share information or help…
A stick with a flat end that rowers use to move boats forward.
A statement saying you do not agree with something.
When you notice and watch something carefully to understand it.
A soft sea animal with eight arms and no bones, able to change its color.
An action that breaks the law or rules; a crime.
An action or activity; especially a medical procedure done by a surgeon in a hospital.
The person or team that you are playing against in a sport or competition.
A good chance or moment when something can be done; a favorable situation.
A company, club, or group working together for common goals.
Where something began or was created; its source.
The final result of something that happens. What ends up happening after something occurs.
The shape you see around the edge of something. Or a short plan or summary showing main ideas.
The condition of possessing and controlling something legally.
An edible marine mollusk with two hard shells that protect soft tissue inside.
intense sudden fear that makes people act without thinking clearly
Parenting is the job of being a parent. It means raising children, teaching them, and taking care of…
A relationship between two or more people or organizations who work together toward a common goal and share…
A group of people who share political beliefs and work together to win elections and make laws.
A narrow hallway or corridor inside a building that lets you move from one room or area to…
A very strong feeling or interest in something you care deeply about.
A book or document with your photo and personal information that you need to travel between countries.
The very top or highest point of a mountain. Also the highest level of success or activity.
A type of nut commonly used in baking and cooking, popular in American desserts like pecan pie.
A magical white horse with wings from ancient Greek stories, now used as a symbol of creativity and…
A piece of paper from authority that says you are allowed to do something.
A way of thinking about something or looking at a situation that depends on your own beliefs and…
A shop where a pharmacist prepares and sells medicines. You can buy both prescription and non-prescription drugs there.
A period of time during which something happens or changes in a particular way.
A legendary bird from ancient mythology that dies in fire and comes back to life from ashes. Used…
A unit of measurement for liquid volume, commonly used for milk and beer.
A building where machines make products or process materials.
A green or yellow fruit like a banana that must be cooked and is eaten as a vegetable…
A raised flat surface where people stand, or a system that allows activities to happen.
A harmful or deadly substance that enters the body through eating, drinking, or touching
Someone who works in government or in politics. Politicians run the country and make decisions for society.
The activities and decisions of government and politicians. Politics involves elections, laws, parties, and power.
When harmful chemicals or waste get into the environment. Pollution from cars and factories makes air and water…
A bigger spiky animal covered with long needle-like quills that detach when threatened.
Something that could happen or could be true. The chance that something occurs.
The ability or possibility to become or achieve something.
How exact and detailed something is. Precision means consistency and refinement.
The time when a woman is going to have a baby inside her body.
A doctor's written order for medicine you need to take.
When someone is in a place or situation; being there physically.
The time that is happening right now, not the past or future.
News organizations and journalists who write stories and report information.
An animal that is hunted by a predator.
A religious person who leads worship services and conducts ceremonies in a church or temple.
The most important thing that needs to be done or dealt with before other things.
A set of steps or rules that must be followed to do something correctly.
The act of making goods or the amount of goods made in a factory or farm.
A teacher at a university who teaches students advanced subjects and often does research.
A description or collection of information about a person, often online or in a document.
The money a business or person keeps after paying all costs and expenses.
A schedule of activities or a set of computer instructions that control how a computer works.
Gradual improvement or movement forward toward something you want to achieve.
When your company gives you a better job with more pay and responsibility.
Facts or evidence that show something is definitely true or really happened.
Someone who says God speaks to them and tells what will happen in the future.
When you keep something safe from being hurt or damaged.
When people gather to show they strongly disagree with something.
A Christian who follows a faith branch that broke away from the Catholic Church in the 1500s.
An area within a country that has its own local government and administration.
A printed or online document like a book, magazine, or newspaper that is distributed to readers.
A person or business that takes written work and produces printed or digital copies for people to buy…
A force or action that draws something closer or creates attraction.
A penalty or consequence given to someone who did something wrong.
An organized effort or strong attempt to achieve a goal or change something.
A game or problem that requires you to think carefully to solve it. Like a jigsaw puzzle or…
A certificate or skill showing you are trained to do something.
An angry argument or fight between people
A unit of measurement for liquids; one quart equals 2 pints or about 1 litre.
A long search or journey to find or achieve something important
People who share common ancestors, cultural background, and often physical features from the same region.
A big black bird larger than a crow with a heavier beak and deeper call.
What is true and real; not imagination or dreams.
The process of becoming healthy or normal again after being sick or having problems.
Things you do for fun and to relax when you are not working, like sports, games, or hobbies.
Converting used items and waste into new things instead of throwing them away.
A round object (like a cylinder) that holds and turns wound rope, film, or thread.
When you mention something to give proof or support.
An official rule made by government or organization that people must follow.
A connection between things or people; family members or how people know each other.
Something you say or write about a person or thing.
Something that helps you remember to do something or remember a fact. For example, a note, a message,…
A property that you can rent. It could be an apartment, house, car, or any item rented for…
Someone whose job is to study and investigate topics carefully to find new facts or knowledge.
When you book something ahead of time, like a restaurant table or hotel room, to make sure it's…
The place where you live. Can be a house, apartment, or any building you call home.
When someone officially tells their employer they will stop working there.
Refusing to accept something, or the power to endure damage or harm.
Something you have available to use: money, time, skills, materials.
The business of selling products to customers in stores or online, rather than selling them in large quantities…
A reunion is when people meet again after being separated for a long time. Family reunions bring relatives…
A sudden, complete change or overthrow of a government or system. Major change that happens quickly.
A very large, heavy animal with tough gray skin and a distinctive horn, living in wild African and…
A repeated pattern of beats or sounds that makes music or speech sound natural and flowing.
A special formal ceremony, often religious.
Taking something valuable from someone by using violence or threats. This is different from theft, which doesn't involve…
A machine that connects your computers and phones to the internet and lets them share the connection and…
When something happens many times in a row or continues for a long period without stopping.
A trip to see wild animals in their natural habitat, most commonly in African countries.
a big fish with orange-pink meat that swims in rivers and oceans
An object that moves around a larger object in space.
A flavorful liquid or mixture you add to food for taste and moisture.
Savings is money that you put aside and keep instead of spending it. People usually keep their savings…
A young onion with white and green parts that is eaten fresh in salads or cooked as a…
A plan or program designed to achieve something, sometimes suggesting it might be dishonest.
A person who knows a lot about a subject from studying it carefully, or a smart student given…
Money given by organizations to help students pay for school or university.
A group of fish or dolphins swimming together in the same direction.
The state of being safe and protected from harm.
You as an individual; your own mind and body.
One of five ways you perceive the world (seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, smelling); or the ability to understand…
Separation is when people or things are not together. It can mean a couple living apart, or simply…
A TV show, story, or series that comes in parts one by one, not all at once.
The area or room where actors perform or where cameras film scenes for a movie or TV show.
A complete arrangement of equipment or system parts that work together.
A type of onion that is smaller and tastes sweeter, often used in cooking and salads.
An uncomfortable feeling when you believe you have done something bad or embarrassing that others may judge.
You can buy shrimp at the market as seafood to cook and eat.
A brother or sister; a person who shares at least one parent with you.
Something you do or send to tell someone something.
When you fill out a form to join something online or offline.
When there is no sound or people do not speak.
A shiny white metal; precious metal used for jewelry and coins.
A long flat board you attach to your boots to slide fast down snowy mountains.
The people in a country or community who share rules, customs, and way of life together.
Computer programs you install and use on devices.
The inner spirit or essence of a person that is not physical or material.
Where something comes from or who provides it.
A type of animal or plant that can breed together and produce young.
A seasoning powder or ground plant material added to cooking that makes food taste stronger or more interesting.
A sea animal with a soft body, eight arms and two tentacles, that can change color and release…
A small raised structure you put things on.
A rule or level that is normal and expected.
How someone or something is right now; the situation or condition of a person or thing.
Paper, pens, and other materials used for writing and office work.
A very strong metal used to make tools, buildings, and machinery.
A narrow channel of water between two pieces of land.
A plan or method to achieve a goal, especially in business, games, or competitions.
Worry and pressure from difficult situations.
One movement of something like a brush, arm, or paddle.
How something is built or put together; the parts and their arrangement.
Pain, sadness, or difficulty someone feels.
An idea that you give to someone to think about or try.
Several rooms that connect together, or a group of matching pieces that go together.
A short version of something longer that includes only the most important ideas. You leave out unnecessary details.
The meal you eat in the evening or at night. It is usually smaller than dinner.
A doctor cuts open your body to fix a problem inside.
Being alive and continuing to exist when something is difficult or dangerous.
A Japanese food made with rice, fish, and other ingredients, often rolled in seaweed.
A big fish with a long sword-shaped nose used to catch other fish.
A detailed outline of what will be studied in a particular class or course.
Understanding and feeling sad about someone else's problems.
A sign that shows you have a disease or health problem.
A specific method or skill used to accomplish something effectively.
Tools, machines, and methods created using science and knowledge to help people do things.
A place of worship, usually for prayer and religious ceremonies.
A habit or pattern that someone naturally does without thinking.
Very strong fear or something that makes you very afraid.
Medical or psychological treatment to help people recover from illness or injury.
A detailed written work based on your own research for a university degree.
Someone who takes things that do not belong to them, usually without being seen.
The formal chair where a king or queen sits during official ceremonies and events.
An act of throwing or how far something goes.
The regular movement of water in and out of the ocean that happens twice daily.
The legal document or right that proves you own a house or land. Title shows who has the…
Heavy weight measurement equal to 1000 kilograms; metric system standard.
Many units of weight; used informally to say there is a lot of something.
An ingredient or food item placed on top of something else to add taste, texture, or make it…
A slow land animal protected by a hard rounded shell, able to live for many decades.
The business of helping tourists visit, stay, and enjoy places; money earned from visitors.
A competition where many players or teams compete against each other in different rounds until one winner is…
A tract is either a large piece of land in the countryside, or a small pamphlet about religion…
Someone who buys and sells stocks, bonds, and other investments quickly, trying to profit from price changes. Different…
Something that families and cultures pass down over many years.
An official document from a school or university that lists all the courses a student took, their grades,…
Care or methods doctors use to help someone get better.
The way something is moving or changing over time, especially upward or downward.
Troops are soldiers or military units organized for combat or military operations.
Groups of armed soldiers serving in an army or military force.
A troupe is a touring group of entertainers like dancers, actors, or circus performers.
a medium-sized fish with spots that lives in rivers and lakes and is good to eat
A guide or lesson, either live with an instructor or digital, that teaches you how to do something.
A special black jacket that men wear to formal events. It is worn with a bow tie.
The actual printed letters and characters you see in a book or document.
When you understand something, you have understanding of it. This is your knowledge about a topic or idea.
Unemployment is when people do not have jobs and are looking for work.
A vaccine is a medicine that teaches your body to fight a disease. It prevents you from getting…
Different kinds of things or having many different things.
A harmful liquid made by animals like snakes that is injected when they bite.
A different form or copy of something; especially a new software update or one person's description of what…
Someone who has been hurt or suffered because of something bad that happened to them.
Winning or succeeding in a competition, battle, or conflict.
Using physical force to hurt someone, or acting with great force or strong emotion.
A good quality or moral strength in a person.
A tiny germ that causes infections and spreads between people.
A special mark in your passport that a country gives to allow you to visit or stay there.
Someone who comes to see a place or person.
Vitamins are natural substances in food that your body needs to stay healthy and strong. There are different…
All the words that a person knows and uses, or a collection of words related to a topic.
Someone who chooses to help others without being paid for their work.
A piece of paper or digital code that you can use to buy something or get a service…
Payment received from an employer for hours worked, usually paid weekly or monthly.
A round, bumpy nut you can eat. It has a hard shell and tastes slightly bitter.
A huge sea mammal that lives in Arctic ice, known for its long ivory tusks and loud calls.
A trend or pattern affecting many people or things together.
Having lots of money and expensive things.
A person's condition of health and happiness; well-being.
Having good physical health, mental peace, and feeling satisfied with life.
Wellness is the condition of being healthy and feeling good in your body and mind. It includes exercise,…
A strong alcoholic drink made from grain and aged in wooden barrels.
A strong alcoholic drink made from grain and aged in wooden barrels.
A word meaning any person at all, used when it doesn't matter which specific person.
Used instead of 'who' when the person is the object, receiving an action, not doing it.
All the wild animals that live in natural places like forests, deserts, or oceans.
Something created by effort, like art, music, or writing.
An interactive class or meeting where a group learns and practices a particular skill or topic hands-on.
A special light that lets you see through things used hospitals
A fancy boat for recreation and sailing trips.
A toy that goes up and down on a string.
Someone who is extremely dedicated or passionate about a cause, belief, or activity, sometimes too much.
A green vegetable like a cucumber but softer and used in cooked dishes.
B1 Verbs (226)
To get or obtain something that you did not have before.
To say that something is true, or to let someone come in.
To adopt means to become a child's legal parent, even though you did not give birth to them.…
To move ahead or make progress toward something you want.
To tell many people about something you want to sell or promote using TV, radio, websites, or other…
To tell someone what you think they should do, based on your experience or knowledge.
To change or influence someone or something in some way.
To have enough money or time to pay for or spare for something.
To officially choose someone to do a job or role.
To officially say yes to or accept something as good.
To happen or appear, usually because something caused it; to get up from sitting or lying down.
To catch and take someone to police; to stop something from moving or continuing.
To believe or accept something without checking if it is true, or to accept a responsibility.
To tell someone confidently that something will happen or is true.
To connect or stick something to something else. Can be physical (like attaching a file) or emotional (like…
To try to harm someone or damage something using force, or to say bad things about someone or…
To try to do something, even if you might not succeed.
To make someone interested in something; to pull toward or draw near.
Heat food slowly and evenly inside a closed oven until cooked.
To officially say something is not allowed. Authority stops an action or activity.
To put money in a bank account or to conduct business with a bank.
to carry or hold something, often something heavy or difficult
to hold someone responsible for something wrong or bad that happened.
Carried, supported, or endured something over time.
To make someone feel annoyed or to cause them trouble or discomfort.
To send a TV or radio signal to many people at the same time.
Cook food under a hot heating element in the oven.
You stop something that was going to happen. It was planned, but now it will not occur.
To ask someone to try something difficult to see if they can do it.
To set a price that someone must pay for something you provide.
To run after someone or something because you want to catch it.
Use someone's words or work as an example or proof.
to say that something is yours or that something happened
When something suddenly falls apart, breaks, or fails, or when a person loses consciousness.
To bring together things from different places and put them together.
To put different things together to make one thing.
To happen or occur as a result of something.
To promise to do something, or to carry out an action like a crime.
To share information or messages with someone so they understand your thoughts.
To look at two or more things and notice how they are similar or different.
To try hard to win against other people or teams in a game, sport, or contest.
To focus your full attention on one thing; to put all your effort into something.
To finish or end something, or to decide something based on facts you have learned.
To lead, manage, or organize something such as a meeting, experiment, or group of people.
To say yes to something or make sure it is true.
To make someone not understand something, or to mix up two things.
To make or build something from materials or ideas.
To use something up or eat and drink something.
To hold something inside or include it as a part; a box that contains books has books inside…
To keep doing something that you started; to not stop doing an activity.
To give money, help, or ideas to support something or make it better.
To make someone truly believe something is true by giving strong reasons or evidence.
To make something new that did not exist before.
To say what is wrong with something or someone; to find and point out problems.
To have a structured discussion where people express different opinions about a topic.
To announce something clearly and with authority to others.
To make something lower or smaller in amount or quantity.
To ask for something in a strong, firm way that shows you expect to get it.
to perform a hands-on showing of something so people understand how it functions
To say firmly that something did not happen, or to refuse to allow or provide something.
To go away from a place; to leave for another location.
To be worthy of something good or bad because of what you have done or what you are…
To make a detailed plan for how something will look or work before building it.
To completely ruin or damage something so it cannot be fixed or used anymore.
To find out what something is, decide something firmly, or make something happen.
Determine what disease or problem someone has.
To be different from something else in some way.
To bother someone or interrupt what they are doing.
To be enough or satisfactory for what you need.
To make something two times as much.
To feel unsure about something; to question if something is true.
To pull something toward you or to attract someone's interest or attention.
to take water or liquid off something; to stop being wet
To change or correct something written or recorded to make it better.
To teach or give someone knowledge and skills, usually in school or a formal learning setting.
To cause someone to no longer participate in a competition or game by beating them in a match.
To move away from your home country to live in a different country for a long time.
To hire someone and pay them to work for your company or organization.
To give someone the power or means to do something.
To inspire or motivate someone to try or do something.
To make someone interested in something; to get someone's attention
To ask questions to get information. British spelling of 'inquire'.
To sign up officially to become a student or participate in a course or program.
Ensure means to make sure that something definitely happens or is true.
Entertain means to keep someone amused or give them enjoyment through activities, performances, or conversation.
To think carefully about how good or important something is.
to look at something very carefully to check or understand it
To show something to the public, usually in a museum or special display where people can come to…
to get bigger; to make something larger
to uncover something hidden or to let someone experience or know about something
To make something bigger, longer, or to cover a greater distance or time.
To make someone feel confused, worried, or less confident about something.
To use physical force against someone; to struggle or resist against something.
When something moves smoothly and continuously from one place to another.
To say that something is not allowed. To prevent someone from doing something by ordering them not to.
To let someone or something go, or to remove restrictions that were keeping them trapped.
Heat food in oil until the outside becomes brown and crispy while cooking inside.
Collect or assemble people or things into a group from different locations.
Produce, create, or cause something to come into existence through a process.
To understand or figure out what someone means or what something means.
To cause or produce something as an outcome or result.
Ate very much; consumed food greedily.
To give someone permission or something they ask for, usually officially or formally.
Cook meat or vegetables on a grate with heat below.
Promise that something will definitely happen or that a product will work properly.
To show someone the way by going with them, or to help direct their actions or decisions.
To point out or emphasize something so people notice it and think it is important.
Collect and keep many items for future use.
To keep something in a particular state or position, or to control and maintain it, like holding a…
Wanting something to happen. Example: hoping for good weather.
Come to live in a new country as a permanent resident.
To make something work or happen by carrying out a plan.
To hint at or suggest something indirectly without saying it clearly.
To make someone accept or follow something, usually against their will.
To make someone think highly of you by showing good skills or qualities.
To cause someone or something to have a disease or illness by passing harmful bacteria or viruses to…
Reach a conclusion based on clues or evidence without being told directly.
To tell someone something; to give someone news or information.
To hurt someone's body or cause them physical pain or damage.
Ask questions to get information or details from someone.
To say firmly and repeatedly that something must happen or is true; to refuse to accept no for…
Buy insurance to protect yourself or property in case of accidents or damage.
To bring different parts together to make one complete whole or system.
To plan or decide that you will do something; to have something as your goal.
To explain what something means, especially something unclear, foreign, or complex.
To stop someone while they are talking or doing something before they finish.
To ask someone formal questions in order to learn about them or evaluate them.
To create or make something new that has never been made or existed before.
To spend money on something hoping to get more money back in the future.
To look carefully into something to find out what happened or how it works.
To make someone take part in something, or to make something a part of your plans.
To judge means to make an opinion about someone or something, often deciding if it is good or…
Press and push dough with your hands to make bread, pizza, or pastry.
To make clothes or blankets from wool using two needles; or to join things closely
Attached a label to something; put a name or description on something.
To officially start or begin something new, like a product, project, or rocket.
The act of putting something down flat. Example: laying eggs, laying bricks.
To find where something is; to discover the location or position of something.
To want something very much or to miss someone very much.
Two meanings: being flat/horizontal, or telling an untruth.
To keep something working well or to continue doing something regularly.
To cause something to happen or to cause someone to feel or do something.
To place food in a special seasoned liquid to make it taste better and more tender before you…
To do what is needed or required; to reach a goal or standard.
To see or pay attention to something important.
To watch and notice something carefully.
To get or receive something that you want or need.
To make something work or function; to use or run a machine or device.
To disagree with something; to try to stop or prevent something from happening.
To succeed in handling something hard or beat a problem.
To do something too much or work too hard beyond what is necessary.
To make someone agree to do something or believe something by talking to them.
To act the role of a specific character in a play, film, or other performance.
To make the air, water, or land dirty and dangerous by putting harmful things into it. The environment…
To look at and read something very carefully and seriously for a long time.
To stand or sit in a particular way for a photo, or to create a difficulty
To own something or have it with you. Having something that belongs to you.
To say what you think will happen in the future.
To keep something safe and in good condition for the future.
Keep going or start doing something.
To give someone a better job or higher position; or to advertise and encourage people to buy or…
To show evidence that something is true or correct.
To release or distribute written work like books or articles so people can read them.
To give a penalty to someone for doing something wrong.
To chase or follow someone or something; to try to catch or reach it.
To say or write something in a particular way using language.
To shake or shiver, usually because of fear or cold
To succeed in meeting the requirements to advance to the next round or level of a competition.
To bring up a subject so others can discuss it.
To talk about something or point to it; to mention or direct attention to something.
To think deeply about something, or when light bounces back from a surface.
To think of someone as something, or to look at something.
Put your name on a list, usually officially.
To control or manage something by making rules, or to adjust something to a certain level.
To be the king, queen, or ruler of a country or region.
To say no to something or refuse to accept or use it.
To show how things are connected, or to understand and connect with someone.
Stay in one place or keep being the same.
To show what something is, or to act for someone else, or to be a symbol of something.
To save someone from danger or a bad situation. When you help someone in trouble.
Keep something saved or set apart for later, not using it now.
Push back against something you don't want; refuse to do it.
Fix a problem or make a strong decision to do something.
To fix or repair something so it is like new or returns to its original condition.
To limit or control access to something, or to keep someone from doing what they want.
To show or tell something that was kept secret. To uncover information or truth.
To look at something again and think about it carefully. To check over material for a test.
To move a video, audio, or film backward to replay an earlier section; to go back in time…
To remove or get away from something bad or unwanted. Usually used with 'get rid of'.
Cook food in an oven using heat.
To steal money or things from someone, often using force or weapons.
To move across water in a boat, often using the wind to push the sails forward.
To put something in place so it is ready, or to start organising a new project, business, or…
to use a needle and thread to connect pieces of cloth or fix torn material
to choose to support one person or group against another
Heat food slowly so small bubbles appear on the surface without vigorous boiling.
To move up into the air and fly high, like a bird gliding on wind currents.
To suddenly see or notice someone or something.
To jump up or forward quickly and with energy.
Push a knife or sharp object into something quickly.
to move by putting one foot in front of the other; to tread
Make something stronger or more powerful.
Hit something hard, or when a worker stops working to protest.
To try very hard to do something that is difficult.
To give or provide what is needed for a person, group, or system.
To help someone or something; to give encouragement or assistance.
To think or believe something is probably true, even without complete proof.
To stay alive when facing danger or difficult situations.
To think or believe something is true when you are not sure about it.
To keep something going or support something so it continues.
To exchange one thing for another quickly and simply. You give something and someone else gives you something…
To copy and update information so that it is the same on all your devices. For example, if…
When something needs a certain amount of time to happen or be finished.
To have very many people, animals, or things in a place or area.
Usually happen or be likely to do something.
When you tow, you pull something heavy using a rope or chain, often with a truck or boat.
Make something become completely different in how it looks or works.
Change words from one language to another keeping the meaning.
To stop receiving emails, newsletters, or access to a service that you previously signed up for. This is…
To push or strongly ask someone to do something.
Vaccinate means to give someone a vaccine to protect them from getting a disease.
To change or be different from one thing to another.
To go and spend time at a place or with a person.
To choose not to use or keep something you have a right to; to let something pass without…
To take money out of the bank, or to leave or remove yourself from a place or activity.
What your body does when you're tired, opening your mouth wide.
B1 Adjectives (152)
Real and true, not imaginary or planned. The way something really is.
From a very long time ago in history, much older than modern times.
Something that happens every year at the same time or continues for a full year.
Pleasant to look at; interesting or appealing to people.
Knowing about something; understanding that it is real or happening.
Directed toward the back or behind you. Moving in the opposite direction from where you were going.
Without clothes or covering; empty or having very little on it.
not able to see because the eyes don't work properly.
Something that does not cost much money; very affordable.
involving or produced by chemistry; relating to substances that react with each other
the main one; the most important or most senior
Connected to citizens and their rights, or polite and respectful in dealings with others.
something that is very well-known and respected because it is of high quality and has lasted a long…
Having a deep, affectionate relationship with someone.
Having a rough, bumpy surface; not smooth or delicate.
Collaborative means done by people working together as a team. It describes an activity or effort where multiple…
Not causing pain or worry; making you feel relaxed and safe.
Connected to business, trade, or making profit.
Whole, finished, or having everything needed; nothing is missing.
Hard to understand or deal with because there are many connected pieces or steps involved.
Something that does not change and occurs repeatedly or continuously.
Something that goes on and on without any breaks or pauses.
Very excited about something, or acting in a silly or uncontrolled way. Can also mean mentally ill.
Able to think of new, original, and imaginative ideas. Having the ability to make or invent something that…
If you are curious, you want to know about something or understand how it works.
Current describes something that is happening right now or something that is in use today.
Having made up your mind completely. You will not change your decision or give up, even if it…
Happening in a straight line without detours; also means honest and clear.
Something made to be used once and then thrown away. Disposable items are convenient but create more waste…
About your home, family, or inside your own country.
finished with something, or cooked enough to eat; not needing more time or effort
In or relating to the main central area of a city where businesses and shops are located.
Relating to how money and business work in a country or system.
Something that works well and produces good results; successful at doing what it is supposed to do.
Doing something in the best way possible without wasting time or materials.
Elderly means old or advanced in age. It's a respectful word for describing older people. You use 'elderly'…
Using microchips and circuits to work; describes modern devices that run on small electrical components.
At risk of disappearing or being killed; in a dangerous situation.
Something that is whole and nothing is missing from it.
Connected to nature, weather, animals, and the planet's health.
So important that it cannot be ignored; needed for something to work properly.
Belonging to or related to a particular race, nationality, or culture with shared traditions.
completely correct and precise; with no mistakes or changes
Something that makes you feel very interested or happy because it is new or unusual
Very strong, intense, or severe; at the far end of a range.
Having light skin color or blonde/light-colored hair.
Something that looks nice and fits the current style that most people like. It is seen as attractive…
About money, banking, or economics.
Very thin or made with careful detail; delicate in texture or structure.
Moving toward the front or ahead; making progress or progress-oriented.
Working independently for different clients instead of for one company.
Happening many times over a period; occurring again and again regularly.
Affecting or relating to most people or things; not limited to one particular person or group.
Related to the DNA and traits that parents pass to their children.
Involving the whole world or every country; not limited to one area or place.
Bright yellow like gold metal, or made from the precious metal gold.
Feeling thankful or appreciative for someone's help or kindness.
Something very serious or important that requires attention; not light or joking.
When you did something wrong and you know you did it.
In a state where drugs or alcohol have affected your mind and behavior; not in your normal condition.
Very important because of its place in history.
About real events from the past; connected to history.
Not telling lies; being truthful and sincere about what you think or feel.
Idle in past tense or suspended state
Something that happens right now or needs to be done without waiting.
Immune means your body can fight off a disease and you won't get sick from it.
Good enough to make people admire or respect something or someone.
So amazing or surprising that it seems almost impossible to believe.
Free from the control or influence of others; capable of managing things by yourself.
Connected with factories, machinery, and the production of goods rather than farming or services.
Happening or coming at the start or first part of something.
On the inside or toward the middle part of something, not on the outer surface.
Not having done something wrong; not responsible for a crime or mistake.
Smart and able to learn and understand things quickly; showing good thinking and reasoning.
Very strong or powerful; done with great energy or force.
Something inside a thing rather than on the outside; not able to be seen from the surface.
Happy, friendly, and fun to be with
Someone who has less experience or a lower rank than another person; or someone who is younger.
The second person or thing in a pair you just talked about.
Permitted or allowed by law; not against the law.
Having a good chance of happening or being true; expected to occur.
Making sense based on reason and facts; following a clear order or chain of thinking.
Feeling sad, depressed, or not happy; in a bad mood or emotional state.
Connected to soldiers, armies, and armed forces.
Not very important or serious.
Not proud about one's abilities; or small and simple, not fancy or expensive.
Connected to ideas about what is right or wrong in behavior and character.
Very many; a large number of something.
Working through the internet; available on computers.
Food grown without artificial chemicals or harmful treatments; made the natural way without factory-made pesticides.
The first version; something new and different from copies.
Late; expected to arrive or be finished by now but has not happened yet.
Specific or special; about one exact thing, not all things in general.
Something that has poison in it and can hurt or kill you if you touch or eat it
Involving government, leaders, policies, and elections. Political decisions affect how a country is run.
Relating to real action and real results, not just ideas or theory.
Intended to stop something bad from happening before it occurs; designed to prevent problems.
Best quality; in the most excellent or desirable condition.
Happening or existing earlier than something; coming before in time.
Fast and immediate; done without waiting or delaying.
Happening by chance, not planned or organized.
Very fast, done in a short time.
Connected to a specific region or zone.
Related to or important for what you are talking about.
Work done from home or a location that is not the office. The person works far away from…
Something that can be used again and again instead of being thrown away after one use. Reusable items…
About or using science; based on careful study and testing rather than guessing.
Safe and firmly attached; not loose or in danger.
More important or advanced in position; or older than someone else in your workplace or school.
Having good sense and making practical, reasonable decisions; or able to notice or feel something.
Noticing small details or changes; easily upset by criticism or unkind words; or reacting easily to physical things…
Very serious; not gentle or mild.
Making no sound; very quiet.
Almost the same but not exactly identical; alike in some ways.
Feeling very tired and wanting to sleep.
Having smoke in it or tasting and smelling like smoke.
Powered by or coming from the sun.
The only one; no others.
Experiencing pain or tenderness in a body part.
Situated in or relating to the south direction or region.
Extra or additional; kept for use in case of need.
Standing still without any movement.
Stable and not changing; moving smoothly without shaking.
Without curves or bends; going in a direct line.
When you achieve what you wanted.
A way of doing things that doesn't damage nature and can continue forever.
Pulled very tight without any slack or loose parts.
Connected to practical skills, machines, computers, or specialized subject knowledge.
Something that lasts for a short time, not forever.
Done or made in the way that people have done it for many years.
Extremely big or very good; amazing in size or quality.
Normal, expected, or representative of something common.
When you are uninterested, you do not care about something and have no desire to pay attention to…
Something unique is one of a kind. It is different from all other things in a special way.
Something that is not needed because you can manage without it.
Something that happens, looks, or happens in a way that is different and not normal.
Belonging to or found in cities, not in the countryside.
Something that must be done very soon.
Too proud of how you look or what you can do; or an effort that fails to succeed.
True and acceptable as proof; supported by good reasons.
Worth much money or very helpful and important.
Many different kinds; more than one type.
Extremely big or huge in size or amount.
An animal that can hurt you by injecting a harmful liquid when it bites or stings.
Acting with physical force intended to harm, or happening with great force and strength.
Something that can be seen or noticed.
Something you can see or related to eyesight and the sense of vision.
So important that something cannot work or survive without it.
Kind, friendly, and showing genuine care or affection toward others.
Relating to the west side or direction; located toward the sunset.
Working without cables or wires connected; uses signals through the air instead.
Very enthusiastic and dedicated about something; doing something with a lot of energy and passion.
B1 Adverbs (40)
When something happens without planning or purpose. The action was not deliberate.
In fact or really. Used to say what is true, especially when it's different from what others think.
Completely or when you count everything together as one amount.
Separated by some distance; not together or touching.
In a way that is nearby, intimate, or with focused attention.
Totally or entirely; in every way or to the fullest extent.
Continually = happens again and again with stops between. He continually forgets = he keeps forgetting.
Continuously = non-stop, never pausing. Rain continuously for hours means it never stopped.
In a way that is very serious, intense, or goes very far into something.
In a complete way, with nothing left out or remaining.
To a greater degree than normal; particularly; to an unusual or special extent.
At the end or after a long time; finally or sooner or later.
in an accurate way with no mistakes or approximations
In a way that is very intense, severe, or strong; to a very high level.
Done according to rules, in an official manner.
Before now; previously; at a time before the present.
Moving or going forward in direction or time; continuing ahead.
To a greater distance, degree, or amount than before.
In most situations or for most people; not always but commonly true.
Very much; in a big way; to a large extent.
A word that shows contrast. It means 'but' or 'on the other hand' in a more formal way.
Right now; without any waiting or delay; at the present moment.
A word used to agree strongly with something or to confirm that something is really true.
At the start or beginning; in the first place or at first.
Slightly or somewhat; used to soften or make less absolute.
At the start or beginning; before any changes.
When you consider all the parts together or think about something as a complete picture.
Especially or notably; more than usual or more than other things.
In a way that involves your body or real objects, not mental or abstract ideas.
Maybe or perhaps. Expressing uncertainty about something.
In comparison to something else; not absolutely, but when compared to other things.
Done with politeness and honor to someone.
In the exact order that was named before.
In almost the same way; like something else; also.
A little bit; not very much, but more than just slightly.
For this reason; so something happens because of the previous statement.
Completely; in every way.
Usually or normally; in the expected way.
Almost, or very nearly; nearly completely but not exactly.
Completely; totally; in all respects or to full extent without exception.
B1 Prepositions (8)
Inside a group, surrounded by multiple people or things.
Mixed together with a group. The British version of 'among'.
Beyond means on the other side of something or further away than a certain place or time.
For each one; showing the amount for every unit.
Present or happening in every part of something; all the way through without stopping.
Showing direction: when something moves or is aimed at something else.
You use it to show that one thing is different or opposite to another thing.
On top of or supported by something; also used when something is about to happen.
B1 Conjunctions (4)
A word that shows two contrasting ideas at the same time, like when something is true but something…
However or even though something is true, something else is also true.
You use it to say something will happen EXCEPT in one case or if something stops it.
Shows a contrast between two situations or ideas.
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