B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

Meaning

words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface

Example

The book is available in both digital and print versions.

B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

Meaning

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

Example

Ports improve maritime trade.

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 /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

Meaning

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Example

Honesty is a key principle of leadership.

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 /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 /freɪz/

phrase

Meaning

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

Example

He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.

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 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 /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

Meaning

for the most part; mainly

Example

She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.

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 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 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 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 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

Meaning

to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function

Example

The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.

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 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future

Example

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

Meaning

Taking part in an activity or event.

Example

He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.

B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

Meaning

a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center

Example

The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.

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

Pattern

B1 noun /piː/

Pea

Meaning

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

Example

The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.

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 /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

Meaning

a substance that is capable of causing death or illness

Example

The snake's bite contains deadly poison.

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 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

B1 noun

Pause

B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

Example

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

Meaning

the flesh of a pig used as food

Example

He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.

B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

Meaning

a description or representation of someone or something; an outline

Example

He updated his profile on the company website.

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 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 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 /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

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 /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

Meaning

of great value; highly esteemed or cherished

Example

This ring is very precious to my grandmother.

B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

Meaning

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

Example

The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

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 /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

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 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 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

Meaning

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

Example

She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.

B1 noun /per/

Pear

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

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 /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

Meaning

A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.

Example

I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.

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 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

Meaning

The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.

Example

Effective planning ensures better waste management.

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 noun /paɪp/

pipe

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

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 /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 /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 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 /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 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

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 /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

Meaning

the action of taking part in something

Example

Her participation in the competition was commendable.

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 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 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 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

Meaning

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

Example

The author will publish her new novel next month.

B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

Meaning

To stop something from happening or arising.

Example

Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.

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 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

Meaning

gave or supplied something that was needed

Example

The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.

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 /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 /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 /pɜːrl/

Pearl

Meaning

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

Example

She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

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 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

Meaning

a person who is in prison

Example

The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.

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 ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

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 /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 verb /peɪst/

paste

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

B1 noun

Pedestrian

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 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

Meaning

denoting more than one person or thing

Example

The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.

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 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

Meaning

causing physical or emotional pain

Example

The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.

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 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

Meaning

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

Example

The teacher will punish students who cheat.

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 /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 /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 /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 prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

Meaning

An established or official way of doing something.

Example

Follow the procedure for accuracy.

B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

Meaning

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

Example

We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

Meaning

the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them

Example

She decided to major in physics at the university.

B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

Meaning

at an earlier time or before now

Example

She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.

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 /priːst/

priest

Meaning

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

Example

The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.

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 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

Meaning

specific or special; distinct from others

Example

He is very particular about his diet.

B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

Meaning

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

Example

She gave precise instructions for the experiment.

B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

Meaning

a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions

Example

The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.

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 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

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 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 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

Meaning

on time; prompt;

Example

She is always punctual for meetings.

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 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

Meaning

to buy something; to acquire by paying money

Example

I need to purchase groceries for the week.

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

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 praɪd

pride

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

Example

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

Meaning

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

Example

Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

Meaning

a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

Example

The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.

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 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

Meaning

in the correct or suitable manner

Example

He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.

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 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Meaning

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

Example

He won the first prize in the competition.