B1 noun
B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
organize
Meaning
to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate
Example
She organized a surprise party for her friend.
B1 noun /prəʊ/
pro
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/
Leisure
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/
examine
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/
tense
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
B1 noun /kræft/
craft
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
B1 verb kleɪmz
claims
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/
Dramatic
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/
Untrue
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/
Original
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/
decline
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/
opportunity
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv
sensitive
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
B1 noun /paɪl/
pile
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns
resistance
Meaning
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example
The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/
Black Pepper
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/
invent
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/
Entry
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
Saying
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/
prepared
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/
cattle
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən
ambition
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz
measures
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/
Sailor
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/
Leading
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/
document
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/
arrest
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/
Unable
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/
temporary
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/
angle
Meaning
The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.
Example
The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/
ankle
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/
classic
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/
Violent
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
B1 verb /floʊt/
float
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl
legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/
license
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/
arab
Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/
nation
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/
Freely
Meaning
without restriction; openly; willingly
Example
She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl
regional
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/
Layer
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/
former
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/
successfully
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/
mid
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/
understandable
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/
Garlic
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
automatically
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/
Circumstances
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
lightning
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər
structure
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/
creations
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/
Voyage
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/
massage
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/
episode
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/
spending
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/
register
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/
processing
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
B1 verb /loʊd/
load
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
B1 adjective /peɪl/
Pale
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/
Fluent
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
Relation
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən
prevention
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/
motivate
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/
virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/
worn
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
B1 noun /slaɪs/
Slice
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
intention
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/
left-handed
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/
corridor
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
B1 noun ɡʊdz
goods
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/
chairman
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
nationality
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
B1 noun /seɪk/
Sake
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
B1 verb /beɪð/
bathe
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/
Method
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl
struggle
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/
membership
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/
Multiple
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz
systems
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
B1 noun
Loneliness
B1 verb /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
qualify
Meaning
to successfully complete a course or pass an exam; to become eligible
Example
She worked hard to qualify for the competition.
B1 verb /breɪk/
brake
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/
flag
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/
eating habits
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/
required
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/
buyer
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/
Constantly
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/
Thankful
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/
investor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt
time management
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/
election
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts
candidates
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/
fond
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/
shoot
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
B1 noun /leɪn/
lane
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
banking
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/
assume
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
B1 noun /hel/
Hell
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
publishing
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv
effective
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/
terrific
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/
Perfume
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
B1 verb /skriːm/
scream
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Imagination
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/
lecturer
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
B1 verb /bliːd/
bleed
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/
Reasonably
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl
political
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/
Harmful
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
lighting
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/
northern
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/
Elderly
Meaning
aged; advanced in years; old
Example
The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/
Entertaining
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/
tower
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/
identify
Meaning
to recognize; to establish who someone is
Example
Can you identify the suspect?
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl
stable
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/
Confident
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
B1 verb /rɪˈper/
repair
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/
hunger
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/
predict
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.