Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
finish line
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
B1 noun
firefighter
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
B1 noun
Fireman
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
B1 adjective
Firm
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
B1 noun
first aid
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
B1 noun
first aid kit
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
B1 adverb
firstly
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
B1 adjective
fixed
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
B1 noun, verb
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
flags
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
B1 noun
Flash
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
B1 adjective
Flexible
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
B1 verb
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 noun
flow
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
B1 noun
Flower-vase
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
B1 adjective
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 adjective
focused
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
B1 noun
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 adjective
foggy
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
B1 verb
fold
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
B1 noun
folk
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
B1 adjective
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
forbid
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
B1 noun
Format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.