Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 verb
qualify
Meaning
to successfully complete a course or pass an exam; to become eligible
Example
She worked hard to qualify for the competition.
B1 noun
quality time
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
B1 noun
Quantity
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
B1 noun
Quarter
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
B1 noun
Queue
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
B1 verb
quote
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
B1 noun
railroad
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
B1 noun
Rainbow
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
B1 noun
rainforest
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
B1 adjective
Raw
Meaning
uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced
Example
The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.
B1 noun
raw materials
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
B1 noun
ray
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
B1 verb
react
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
B1 noun
reaction
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
B1 adjective
realistic
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
B1 noun
reality
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
B1 adjective
Reasonable
Meaning
fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical
Example
The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.
B1 adverb
Reasonably
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
B1 noun
Reception
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
B1 noun
recognition
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
B1 noun
Recommendation
Meaning
a suggestion that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Example
I got this job based on a recommendation from my professor.
B1 noun
recommendations
Meaning
Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.
Example
The commission submitted their recommendations.
B1 noun
recording
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
B1 verb
recover
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.