Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
sex
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
B1 noun, verb
shade
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
B1 noun
Shadow
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
B1 noun
Shame
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
B1 adjective
shaped
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
B1 adjective
shared
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
B1 noun
Shark
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
B1 noun
Shell
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
B1 noun
Shelter
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
B1 verb
shift
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
B1 noun
shock
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
B1 verb
shoot
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
B1 noun
Shore
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
B1 adjective
short-term
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
B1 adverb
Shortly
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
B1 noun
Shoulder
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
B1 verb
shout
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
B1 noun
Shrimp
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
B1 noun
sidewalk
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
B1 noun
Signal
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
B1 adjective
significant
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
B1 adverb
significantly
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
B1 noun
silence
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
B1 adjective
Sincere
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.