Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
southwest
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
B1 noun
Sparrow
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
B1 noun
Specialist
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
B1 adverb
Specially
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
B1 noun
Species
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
B1 adjective
specific
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
B1 adverb
specifically
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
B1 verb
spell
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
B1 noun
spending
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
B1 verb, adjective
spent
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
B1 adjective
Spicy
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
B1 noun
Spinach
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
B1 noun
Spirit
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
B1 adjective
Splendid
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
B1 verb
split
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
B1 verb
spoil
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
B1 noun, verb
spoke
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
B1 verb
spread
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
B1 verb
spy
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
B1 noun
Squirrel
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
B1 adjective
stable
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
B1 noun
staff
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
B1 verb
stamp
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
B1 noun
standards
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.