B1 noun
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 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 /prɪˈsaɪs/
precise
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
participate
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/
palace
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/
permit
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/
pound
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/
photocopy
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/
Parcel
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
Permanent
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
B1 noun /preɪz/
Praise
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
B1 noun /plʌm/
Plum
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/
Pony
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
percentage
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/
particularly
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/
Personality
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/
passage
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/
plumber
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/
prize
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/
Priority
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/
Personally
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/
Papaya
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/
pickup
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
pronunciation
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
B1 verb /peɪst/
paste
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
B1 noun
Pause
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
Principal
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
B1 verb /preɪ/
pray
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
preparation
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/
Pullover
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
programing
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/
portion
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/
puzzle
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
B1 noun ˈproʊtest
protest
Meaning
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example
Students organized a protest.
B1 noun /freɪz/
phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
purchase
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/
Pigeon
Meaning
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
Example
The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.
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 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/
proteins
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/
panel
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/
proudly
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/
permanently
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/
pronounce
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/
pressure
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/
pork
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ
public speaking
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/
Partly
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/
pregnancy
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
B1 noun /pɪl/
pill
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
presentation
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/
Participant
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/
performer
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən
protection
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/
precisely
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən
prevention
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
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 noun
Pattern
B1 noun /peɪs/
pace
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
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 /piːl/
peel
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/
plural
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts
participants
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl
potential
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/
pregnant
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz
platforms
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/
Peanut
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/
Peacock
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
B1 noun /paɪp/
pipe
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/
promote
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/
persuade
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/
prisoner
Meaning
a person who is in prison
Example
The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/
perfectly
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
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 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/
Property
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/
Pine Apple
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/
properly
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
participation
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/
Popularity
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər
procedure
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/
portrait
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
punish
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/
Politely
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
publication
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/
Pacific Ocean
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/
politics
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/
Producer
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/
precious
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si
policy
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts
podcasts
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
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 /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 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
provided
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/
Pity
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/
Punctual
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/
painful
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/
politician
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/
prayer
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
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 verb pres
press
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/
protein
Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/
presence
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/
penalty
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/
packet
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
B1 noun /pɑːm/
Palm
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/
pharmacy
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/
predict
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/
pastry
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/
Pilot
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/
Privacy
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
physically
Meaning
in a physical manner; relating to the body
Example
She is physically strong and healthy.
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/
Profit
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/
pavement
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/
passing
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/
Profession
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/
Promotion
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
Poison
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/
particular
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/
Practically
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/
plain
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
parliament
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.