B1 Vocabulary Words

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1 aerobics A form of exercise, often done to music, aimed at improving heart and lung fitness.
2 anxiously In a nervous or worried way.
3 babysit To look after someone else's child temporarily, often in exchange for pay.
4 backache A dull, persistent pain in the back.
5 backpacking Hiking and camping overnight while carrying all one's gear in a backpack.
6 barman A man who serves drinks behind the counter of a pub or bar.
7 brainstorming A group method of generating ideas by contributing suggestions freely and without immediate criticism.
8 breathless Unable to breathe easily, especially from exertion.
9 calmness The quality of being calm; a settled, untroubled state.
10 carelessly Without proper attention or caution.
11 carelessness A lack of proper attention or caution.
12 categorize To sort or classify something into groups based on shared characteristics.
13 daze To leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright li...
14 dazzle To temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.
15 devastate To destroy something on a large scale.
16 doze To sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.
17 dustbin A container, usually kept outside, for household rubbish awaiting collection.
18 eagerness A strong, enthusiastic desire to do or have something.
19 easygoing Relaxed, tolerant, and not easily upset or worried.
20 enclose To surround an area with a wall, fence, or other barrier.
21 encyclopaedia A reference work covering many subjects in organized articles, usually alphabetically; the standard British sp...
22 environmentalist A person who actively works to protect the natural environment.
23 excitedly In a way that shows eagerness or enthusiasm.
24 faraway Very distant; remote.
25 fascinate To hold someone's intense interest or attraction.
26 fasten To attach or close something securely.
27 firework A device that burns or explodes to produce coloured light, sparks, or noise, used for celebrations.
28 fluently In a smooth, confident, effortless manner, especially when speaking a language.
29 flunk To fail a class, test, or course.
30 friendliness The quality of being warm, kind, and welcoming toward others.
31 glint A brief flash of light, often reflected off something shiny.
32 hairdryer A handheld electric device that blows hot air to dry hair.
33 handball A team sport in which players throw and bounce a ball, trying to score by throwing it into the opposing goal.
34 housework Domestic chores such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
35 hurriedly In a rushed or hasty way.
36 idiom A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
37 inhabitant A person or animal that lives in a particular place.
38 innermost Furthest inside; most private or deeply held.
39 innovator A person who introduces new ideas, methods, or products.
40 intermission A break between parts of a performance or event.
41 involuntarily Without conscious control or intention.
42 irritate To annoy or make someone impatient or angry.
43 lifeguard A trained person, usually a strong swimmer, employed to watch over and rescue swimmers at a beach or pool.
44 loudspeaker A device that converts an electrical signal into sound, used to amplify audio so it can be heard over a wide a...
45 lovingly In a way that shows love or great care.
46 motherland One's native country, especially spoken of with strong emotional or patriotic attachment.
47 motionless Not moving at all; perfectly still.
48 mountaintop The summit or peak of a mountain.
49 narrate To tell a story or describe a sequence of events, in speech or writing.
50 nervousness The state of feeling anxious, uneasy, or apprehensive.
51 noisily In a loud or noisy manner.
52 oppress To control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.
53 overjoyed Extremely happy or delighted.
54 overwork To make someone work too hard, or to work too hard yourself.
55 paralyze To cause loss of movement or feeling in part of the body.
56 penniless Having no money at all; extremely poor.
57 photocopy A duplicate of a document made by a photocopier.
58 pullover A sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head, without buttons or a zipper.
59 rearrange To change the order or arrangement of things.
60 rudely In an impolite or disrespectful way.
61 sandal An open shoe held onto the foot with straps, leaving the toes or much of the foot exposed.
62 saucepan A deep cooking pot with a long handle, used on a stovetop for boiling or simmering food.
63 saucer A small, shallow dish that a cup sits on, often used to catch drips.
64 schoolmate Someone who attended the same school as you.
65 schoolteacher A person who teaches at a school.
66 scold To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
67 shadowy Dim, dark, or full of shadows.
68 shiver To tremble briefly, usually from cold, fear, or a strong emotion.
69 shopper A person who is shopping or who shops regularly.
70 signpost A post with a sign that shows directions or distances.
71 snowboard A wide board used to slide down snowy slopes, similar to a large skateboard without wheels.
72 snowstorm A storm featuring strong winds and heavy snowfall.
73 someplace To or in an unspecified place; somewhere.
74 soothe To calm someone down or make a painful or unpleasant feeling less intense.
75 sportsmanship Fair, gracious, and respectful behavior in competition, win or lose.
76 storyteller Someone skilled at telling stories.
77 sunbathe To lie or sit outside deliberately exposing your skin to sunlight, usually to get a tan.
78 sundial A device that tells the time by the shadow a rod or plate casts as the sun moves.
79 sweatshirt A loose, long-sleeved top made of soft fleece fabric, worn for comfort or light exercise.
80 takeaway The key point or lesson drawn from a discussion, event, or piece of information.
81 talkative Inclined to talk a great deal.
82 tasteless Having no flavour; bland.
83 thump A heavy blow, or the dull sound it makes.
84 thunderous Extremely loud, like thunder.
85 tracksuit A loose, matching set of a jacket and trousers worn for sport, exercise, or casual comfort.
86 tremble To shake with quick, small movements, often from cold, fear, weakness, or strong emotion.
87 unafraid Not feeling fear; not afraid.
88 underpants A piece of underwear covering the lower torso and genitals, worn beneath outer clothing.
89 undress To take off one's clothes.
90 unfriendly Not friendly; cold or hostile in manner.
91 unify To bring separate parts together into one; to make unified.
92 uninterested Not interested; showing no curiosity or concern.
93 uninteresting Not interesting; dull or boring.
94 unpack To take items out of a suitcase, box, or other container.
95 untidy Messy or disordered.
96 unwell Not feeling well; somewhat ill.
97 windscreen The large glass panel at the front of a vehicle that shields occupants from wind and weather.
98 wither To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.
99 general Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
100 including Used to introduce one or more examples that form part of a larger group.
101 working Currently employed or in paid work.
102 per For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
103 service Work done to help or benefit someone, or the act of providing this.
104 able Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
105 president The elected head of state of a republic, or the head of its government.
106 season One of the four main divisions of the year — spring, summer, autumn, or winter — marked by particular weather...
107 whether Used to introduce a question or choice between two or more possibilities.
108 development The process of growing, changing, or advancing.
109 sometimes On certain occasions but not always.
110 main Most important; primary or chief.
111 process A series of steps or actions that lead to a particular result.
112 former Existing or happening before now; previous.
113 series A number of related things that come one after another, or a set of connected events.
114 available Able to be obtained, used, or accessed.
115 current Happening or existing right now.
116 security The state of being safe from danger, harm, or threat.
117 total The full amount reached by adding everything together.
118 term A word or expression, especially one with a specific meaning in a particular field.
119 department A distinct section of an organisation, business, or government responsible for a particular area of work.
120 rest Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
121 economic Relating to money, trade, industry, or the management of an economy.
122 Council A group of people formally chosen to manage, advise on, or make decisions about local or organizational affair...
123 press To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
124 policy A course of action or set of principles adopted by a government, organization, or person.
125 decision A choice or judgment made after considering the options.
126 sex The biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
127 central Located at or near the middle of something.
128 various More than one; several different (things or people).
129 relationship The way two or more people or things are connected, or the connection itself.
130 union An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and negotiate with employers.
131 amount A quantity of something, especially something that can't easily be counted as separate units.
132 industry A particular branch of economic or commercial activity, such as manufacturing or a specific trade.
133 involved Taking part in or connected to something, especially a situation, activity, or relationship.
134 serious Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
135 chief The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
136 tax Money that a government requires people or businesses to pay, used to fund public services.
137 financial Relating to money or finance.
138 risk The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
139 worth Having a particular value, or deserving of something.
140 written Expressed or recorded in writing, as opposed to spoken.
141 currently At this moment; now.
142 management The process of planning, organizing, and directing resources or people to achieve a goal.
143 individual A single person, considered on their own rather than as part of a group.
144 league A group of sports teams, or of countries or organizations, that compete together or work toward a shared goal.
145 legal Relating to the law.
146 paid Requiring payment; not free.
147 property Something that a person or organization owns, especially land, buildings, or possessions.
148 army A large organized force trained and equipped for warfare, especially on land.
149 respect A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.
150 thus In this way or manner.
151 access The right or ability to enter, use, or obtain something.
152 entire Whole; complete, with nothing left out.
153 loss The state of no longer having something you once had.
154 race A contest to see who is fastest at reaching a goal.
155 election A formal process in which people vote to choose leaders or representatives.
156 network A group of interconnected people, systems, or things, such as a social or professional circle.
157 standard Usual, regular, or typical; falling within an accepted, expected range.
158 income Money received regularly, especially from work, business, or investments.
159 particularly Especially; more than usual or more than others.
160 potential An ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.
161 treatment Medical care given for an illness or injury.
162 charge An amount of money asked for a service or product.
163 justice Fair treatment and the quality of being morally right, especially in how people are punished or rewarded.
164 limited Restricted in size, amount, or scope; not extensive.
165 pain An unpleasant physical sensation caused by injury or illness.
166 previous Coming before the current one, in time or order.
167 amazing Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.
168 generally Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
169 link To join two or more things together, or to show a connection between them.
170 provided On the condition that; only if.
171 throughout In every part of something, or during the whole of a period of time.
172 via By way of; passing through a particular place on the way somewhere else.
173 career The series of jobs a person has over the course of their working life, especially in one field.
174 despite Without being prevented by; even though something might suggest otherwise.
175 immediately Right away, without any delay.
176 percent One part in every hundred; used to express a proportion of a whole.
177 beat To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
178 civil Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
179 global Affecting or involving the whole world.
180 holy Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
181 huge Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
182 leading Most important or most prominent; ranking first.
183 operation The way something works, or the act of making it work.
184 positive Optimistic, constructive, or good in effect.
185 sort A particular type or kind of something.
186 analysis A careful, detailed examination of something in order to understand it or explain its parts.
187 completely Totally or fully, with nothing left out.
188 independent Not controlled or influenced by others; self-governing or self-sufficient.
189 majority More than half of a group or total.
190 unless Except if; on the condition that something does not happen.
191 approach To move closer to something or someone.
192 organization A group of people, or of legal entities, formed for a particular purpose and governed by set rules.
193 anti Opposed to a particular idea, policy, or plan.
194 content Satisfied and at ease; not wanting more than what one has.
195 disease An illness affecting the body or mind, caused by infection, malfunction, or other harmful factors.
196 religious Relating to religion or religious belief.
197 stupid Lacking intelligence or common sense.
198 active Engaging in physical movement or exercise regularly.
199 economy The system of production, trade, and consumption within a country, region, or community.
200 administration The management of an organization, business, or set of tasks.
201 battle A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
202 construction The process or business of building something, especially buildings and infrastructure.
203 none Not any; not one of a group.
204 safety The condition of being protected from danger, risk, or harm.
205 authority The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
206 awesome Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring a sense of wonder.
207 Christian A person who follows the teachings and faith of Jesus Christ.
208 directly In a straight line or straightforward manner, without detour.
209 marriage The legally or socially recognised union of two people as partners in life.
210 northern Situated in, facing, or coming from the north.
211 opening A gap or hole that allows passage or access.
212 annual Happening once every year.
213 absolutely Completely and without qualification.
214 basis The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
215 highly To a great degree; very much.
216 mission A specific task or purpose someone is sent to carry out.
217 reality The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they are imagined or wished to be.
218 commercial A paid advertisement broadcast on television or radio.
219 complex Made up of many interconnected parts; not simple.
220 county An administrative or geographic division within a country or state.
221 damage Harm or injury that reduces the value, soundness, or usefulness of something.
222 sports Plural of "sport" — physical competitive activities collectively.
223 violence Physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.
224 agreement A shared understanding or arrangement between two or more people or groups.
225 cancer A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
226 politics The activities and methods involved in governing a country, organization, or group.
227 protect To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.
228 district An area defined for administrative, political, or geographic purposes.
229 eventually In the end, especially after delay or difficulty.
230 nor Used to link a second negative statement to a first, meaning "and not."
231 otherwise In a different way; differently.
232 professor The highest academic rank at a university, or, more loosely, any university teacher.
233 responsible Having a duty to take care of something, or being accountable for its outcome.
234 surface The outer or top layer of something.
235 theory A set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
236 killing An act in which someone or something is killed.
237 location A particular place or position.
238 mass A large body or quantity of matter without a definite shape.
239 spirit The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
240 cultural Relating to the customs, arts, and shared ideas of a society.
241 defense The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
242 demand In economics, people's desire and ability to buy a particular good or service at a given price.
243 effective Producing the intended result; actually working.
244 Gay Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
245 soul The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
246 supply To provide something needed.
247 definitely Without any doubt; certainly.
248 foot The body part at the end of the leg that a person or animal stands and walks on.
249 insurance An arrangement where you pay a company regularly so it covers you financially if something bad happens.
250 concerned Worried or troubled about something.
251 critical Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
252 distance The amount of space between two points or places.
253 engine A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
254 protection The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
255 rise To move upward or increase.
256 southern Located in, belonging to, or characteristic of the south.
257 cell The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
258 comment A spoken or written remark, often giving an opinion.
259 digital Using or storing information as discrete numerical values rather than a continuous signal, as computers do.
260 dude (informal) A man, especially a young man.
261 finding A conclusion reached after research or investigation.
262 weird Strange, unusual, or hard to explain; not what you would normally expect.
263 equipment The tools, machinery, or gear needed for a particular activity or purpose.
264 mental Relating to the mind, thinking, or intellectual activity, rather than the body.
265 port A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
266 presence The fact or state of being in a particular place.
267 prison A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or...
268 progress Forward movement or development toward a goal.
269 regional Relating to a particular area or district rather than the whole country.
270 religion Belief in a god or gods, along with the practices and rituals connected to that belief.
271 aware Having knowledge or realisation of something.
272 channel A stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or the deeper navigable path through a body of water...
273 eastern Located in, facing, or relating to the east.
274 gain To get or come to have something, especially something useful or valuable.
275 hearing The sense used to perceive sound.
276 score The total number of points, goals, or runs earned in a game or contest.
277 van A boxy motor vehicle used to carry goods or passengers, larger than a car but smaller than a lorry.
278 aid To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
279 benefit An advantage, gain, or help that comes from something.
280 foundation The solid base that supports a building or structure.
281 fund A sum of money set aside or collected for a specific purpose.
282 industrial Relating to industry, especially manufacturing.
283 institute An organization set up for a particular purpose, often research, education, or a professional cause.
284 length The measurement of something from one end to the other, along its longest side.
285 obviously Clearly; in a way that's easy to see or understand.
286 republic A country governed by elected representatives and a head of state who is not a monarch.
287 application A formal request for something, such as a job, place at university, or a document.
288 bet An agreement to risk money or something else on the outcome of an uncertain event.
289 command An order given with authority.
290 criminal Involving or relating to crime, or against the law.
291 duty Something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
292 prepared Ready and willing to do something, or made ready in advance.
293 setting The place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.
294 totally Completely; to the fullest extent.
295 border The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
296 concept A general idea or notion formed in the mind, especially an abstract one.
297 conflict A serious disagreement or clash, especially a prolonged one.
298 democratic Relating to or based on the principle that power belongs to the people.
299 distribution The act of spreading or handing something out.