B1 noun
B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs
emphasis
Meaning
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.
Example
The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/
makeup
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
B1 noun /weɪst/
Waist
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/
warn
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/
Sunset
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/
acceptance
Meaning
the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered
Example
Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/
accountant
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/
Author
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
limited
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/
Enormous
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
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 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/
Vehicles
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl
Taj Mahal
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/
Shortly
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/
reveal
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
adjective
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/
smoker
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/
Youngster
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst
invest
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
B1 adjective /def/
Deaf
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/
Arms
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/
tuition
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/
shout
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/
Treasure
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti
responsibility
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri
bravery
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/
disabled
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/
unsure
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
investigation
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
Agency
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/
curly
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/
southeast
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/
overseas
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/
personal data
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
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 ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv
executive
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Example
The executive body enforces policies.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/
Substance
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
B1 noun /seɪnt/
Saint
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/
summary
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/
Destruction
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/
Hopeful
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
B1 noun /tʌn/
ton
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/
Pardon
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/
cancellation
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
Rubbish
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/
instantly
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/
Beggar
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/
communicate
Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/
ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/
Treatment
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/
academy
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz
civilizations
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
B1 noun /slaɪs/
Slice
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/
fully
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/
Visible
Meaning
able to be seen; noticeable; apparent
Example
The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.
B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
fashionable
Meaning
Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas
Example
She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/
tone
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
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 /bɔɪl/
Boil
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
B1 noun /fiː/
fee
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
B1 noun /kruː/
crew
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/
convention
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/
Grocer
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/
amuse
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/
adviser
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/
Sincere
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
B1 verb /siːl/
seal
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/
Canoe
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/
Liquid
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/
Dairy
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
application
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
B1 verb অকার্স
occurs
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/
generous
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/
Creation
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
B1 noun /fɔːlt/
Fault
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/
context
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
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 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/
marvelous
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/
Qualified
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/
Guidance
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/
conflict
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs
Awareness
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/
spent
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/
translate
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
B1 adjective /rʌf/
Rough
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ
engineering
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/
suffer
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/
estimate
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/
metal
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
B1 noun /fɒɡ/
Fog
Meaning
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
Example
Dense fog covered the highway this morning.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/
rely
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
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 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 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
fighting
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/
demonstrate
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
B1 noun /treɪd/
trade
Meaning
The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
Trade agreements foster economic development.
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 /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
incident
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/
urban
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/
Dishonest
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns
performance
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/
Mental
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/
experiencing
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
improvement
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
establish
Meaning
To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.
Example
The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
Otherwise
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
B1 noun /braɪd/
Bride
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/
interaction
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
mother language
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
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 /ˈfaɪ.tər/
Fighter
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
B1 noun /feɪθ/
Faith
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
B1 verb /hʊk/
hook
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/
Lawyer
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/
sunlight
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/
Eventually
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv
alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Calculation
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
B1 verb /tɛmpt/
tempt
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/
surprisingly
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.