Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
Screen
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
B1 noun
Sea-horse
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
B1 verb
seal
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
B1 adjective
secondary
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
B1 adverb
secondly
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
B1 noun
secretary
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
B1 noun
section
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
B1 verb/adjective
secure
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
B1 noun
security
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
B1 verb
seek
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
B1 adverb
Seldom
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
B1 verb
select
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
B1 adjective
selected
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
B1 noun
selection
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
B1 adjective
senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
B1 adjective
Sensible
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
B1 adjective
sensitive
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
B1 adjective
separated
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
B1 noun
servant
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
B1 noun
session
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
B1 noun
sessions
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
B1 noun
set-up
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
B1 noun
setting
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
B1 noun
setup
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.