Level-B1-Word-List

WORD LIST FOR LEVEL B1
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Compiled electronically by Efthimios Mavrogeorgiadis. http://www.toe.gr/ Abbreviations ! Culturally Sensitive Word + two objects A verb that has two objects. C
Countable noun: a noun that has both singular and plural forms. C usually no plural or U
Countable noun which usually has no plural or uncountable noun. I
Intransitive verb: a verb that has no object. T
Transitive verb: a verb that has an object. U
Uncountable noun: noun with no plural form. Cannot be used with 'a', 'an', or 'one'. UK British English US American English abbreviation
A short form of a word or phrase. adjective
A word that describes a noun or pronoun. 3 adverb
A word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective or other adverb. approving
Used in a positive way, to show that you have a good opinion of someone or something. auxiliary verb
The verbs 'be', 'have' and 'do' when combined with other verbs to make different forms. before noun
An adjective that always comes before a noun. conjunction
A word used to join parts of a phrase or sentence. determiner
Word used before noun or adj to show which person or thing is being referred to. disapproving
Used in a negative way, to show that you have a bad opinion of someone or something. exclamation
A word or phrase that you say loudly or suddenly to express strong feelings. formal
Used in serious writing, or for communicating with people in a serious or polite way. informal
Used in relaxed situations, for example with friends and family. Used more in speech. literary
Used in books and poems, and not in ordinary conversation. 4 modal verb
Verb such as can, might, must. With another verb, shows an idea such as possibility. noun
A word that refers to a person, place, idea, event or thing. often passive
In a passive verb/sentence, the subject does not do the action but is affected by it. often plural
Refers to more than one person or thing. phrasal verb
Verb with an adverb or preposition, with meaning different from meaning of its parts. plural
Refers to more than one person or thing. preposition
Word used before noun, pronoun or -ing form of verb to show place, direction, etc. pronoun
A word used instead of a noun, which has usually already been talked about. specialized
Used in connection with a particular area of work or study. symbol
A sign, shape or object used to represent something else. verb
A word that describes an action, condition or experience. written abbreviation
A short form of a word or phrase only used in writing 5 6 A ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ Word family:
Nouns: ability, disability, inability Verbs: enable
Adjectives: able, disabled, unable NOUN [C or U]
the physical or mental skill or qualities that you need to do something Dictionary examples:
She had the ability to explain things clearly. athletic/academic ability Learner example:
The protagonist had been bitten by a strange spider and some days later, he noticed [he had]
some strange powers, such as the ability to create spider[s'] webs. about /əˈbaʊt/ PREPOSITION How/What about ...?
used to ask for someone's opinion on a particular subject Dictionary examples: What about Ava - is she nice?
So the town was nice - how about the food? Learner example:
I also enjoy shopping for shoes, what about you? ADJECTIVE be (just) about to do sth
to be going to do something very soon Dictionary example:
I was about to leave when Mark arrived. Learner example:
When I was just about to cross the road, I realised that I was going to faint [at] any moment. 7 above /əˈbʌv/ ADVERB; PREPOSITION above all most importantly Dictionary examples:
Above all, I'd like to thank my family.
He is known above all for his film roles. Learner example:
She is a very nice person and above all, she is really cheerful. ADVERB; ADJECTIVE higher on the page Dictionary examples: the above diagram
Match these words with the pictures above.
Please send the articles to the address given/shown above. Learner example:
I can be contacted at the above address and I would be free to attend an interview at any time from Monday to Saturday. abroad /əˈbrɔːd/ ADVERB [ALWAYS AFTER VERB] in or to a foreign country Dictionary examples:
He's currently abroad on business.
We always go abroad in the summer. Learner example: I have never been abroad. absent /ˈæb.sənt/ Word family: Nouns: absence Adjectives: absent ADJECTIVE
not in the place where you are expected to be, especially at school or work 8 Dictionary example:
John has been absent from school/work for three days now. Learner example:
I would like to apologise, because I'm missing tomorrow's class. I'm going to be absent because
my grandmother is ill and I have to take care of her.
absolutely /ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/ Word family: Adjectives: absolute Adverbs: absolutely ADVERB COMPLETELY completely Dictionary examples:
The food was absolutely delicious. It's absolutely ridiculous.
I have absolutely no idea what she's talking about.
We've achieved absolutely nothing today. I absolutely hate it. Learner example:
I've heard the film is absolutely fantastic. accent /ˈæk.sənt/ NOUN [C] PRONUNCIATION
the way in which people in a particular area, country or social group pronounce words Dictionary examples: an American accent
He speaks with a broad/heavy/strong Yorkshire accent. Learner example:
Our teacher is a middle-aged lady with a kind smile and [a] British accent. 9 accept /əkˈsept/ Word family: Nouns: acceptance Verbs: accept
Adjectives: acceptable, unacceptable, accepted VERB AGREE TO TAKE
[I or T] to agree to take something that is offered to you Dictionary examples:
to accept an apology/invitation/offer
I've been invited to their wedding, but I haven't decided whether to accept.
She won't accept advice from anyone. Learner example:
I hope that you accept my apology. acceptable /əkˈsep.tə.bl̩/ Word family: Nouns: acceptance Verbs: accept
Adjectives: acceptable, unacceptable, accepted ADJECTIVE GOOD ENOUGH good enough Dictionary examples: work of an acceptable standard
Clearly we need to come to an arrangement that is acceptable to both parties.
This kind of attitude is simply not acceptable.
So what is an acceptable level of radiation? Learner example:
I am sure that finally I will succeed in [us]ing English in an acceptable way! access /ˈæk.ses/ Word family: Nouns: access Verbs: access Adjectives: accessible 10 NOUN [U] RIGHT/OPPORTUNITY
the right or opportunity to use or look at something Dictionary examples: Internet access
The system has been designed to give the user quick and easy access to the required information. Learner example:
I would suggest free Internet access as an extra facility in our library. METHOD
the way in which you can enter a place or get to a place Dictionary examples: disabled access
The only access to the village is by boat. Learner example:
I think it would be better if you stayed in a small vil age which has easy access to the city centre. accident /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/ Word family: Nouns: accident Adjectives: accidental Adverbs: accidentally NOUN [C] by accident without being intended Dictionary example:
I deleted the file by accident. Learner example:
I was dancing and someone [kicked me] by accident and my glasses fell [off].
accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ NOUN [U] a place where you live or stay 11 Dictionary examples: rented accommodation
The price includes flights, all meals and accommodation.
There's a shortage of cheap accommodation. Learner example:
You can find cheap accommodation in a student room because they are usually free in July an[d] August. accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ VERB [T] GO WITH to go somewhere with someone Dictionary examples:
We accompanied her back to her hotel.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Learner example:
I asked my cousin to accompany me because she knew the way to the temple. HAPPEN TOGETHER
[OFTEN PASSIVE] to happen or exist at the same time as something else Dictionary examples:
The course books are accompanied by four CDs.
The salmon was accompanied by a fresh green salad. Learner example:
The weather was very hot and a shining sun accompanied us during our trip.
according to /əˈkɔː.dɪŋˌtuː/ PREPOSITION OPINION
as said by someone or shown by something Dictionary examples:
According to Sarah, they're not getting on very well at the moment.
According to our records, you owe us £45. Learner example:
According to the guide, it was a famous culture in ancient times. 12 account /əˈkaʊnt/ Word family: Nouns: account, accountant NOUN BANK
[C] an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and to allow you to take it out when you need to Dictionary examples:
I've opened an account with another bank.
I paid the money into my account this morning. Learner example:
The man, whose name I can't remember, wrote a serious looking message in which he [talked
about] a money transfer to a Swiss bank account. accountant /əˈkaʊn.tənt/ Word family: Nouns: account, accountant NOUN [C]
someone whose job is to keep or examine the financial records of a person or organization Dictionary example: a firm of accountants Learner example:
I am working as an accountant at Deloitte & Touche. accurate /ˈæk.jʊ.rət/ Word family: Nouns: accuracy, inaccuracy
Adjectives: accurate, inaccurate Adverbs: accurately ADJECTIVE
correct, exact and without any mistakes 13 Dictionary examples:
accurate information/measurements
She was able to give the police a fairly accurate description of the man.
Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in post-war Spain.
We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes. Learner example:
Some information in the Guidebook was not very accurate. accurately /ˈæk.jʊ.rət.li/ Word family: Nouns: accuracy, inaccuracy
Adjectives: accurate, inaccurate Adverbs: accurately ADVERB in an accurate way Dictionary example:
The plans should be drawn as accurately as possible, showing all the measurements. Learner example:
It's necessary to consider a lot of aspects to answer this question accurately, but in general I
would prefer to go to work by bicycle. ache /eɪk/ NOUN [C]
a feeling of pain over an area of your body which continues for a long time Dictionary examples:
As you get older, you have all sorts of aches and pains.
I've got an ache in my lower back. Learner example:
Since then, I have [had] a[n] ache in my left leg. achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ Word family: Nouns: achievement Verbs: achieve 14 VERB [T]
to succeed in doing something good, usually by working hard Dictionary examples:
She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.
The government's training policy, he claimed, was achieving its objectives. Learner example:
My father is a person who has achieved a lot of great things in his life.
achievement /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/ Word family: Nouns: achievement Verbs: achieve NOUN [C or U]
something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing Dictionary examples:
An Olympic silver medal is a remarkable achievement for such a young athlete.
It gives you a sense of achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book. Learner example:
I think this is an achievement because he is now a lawyer. act /ækt/ Word family: Nouns: act, action, actor Verbs: act VERB PERFORM
[I or T] to perform in a film, play, etc. Dictionary examples:
Have you ever acted in a play before?
Andrew Pike was chosen to act the part of the lawyer in the film. Learner example:
We are taught how to act in both comic and serious parts. BEHAVE
[I] to behave in a particular way 15 Dictionary examples:
He acted as if he'd never met me before.
Don't be so sil y - you're acting like a child! Learner example:
I always care about how much money I have and I always act sensibly. NOUN THEATRE
[C] one of the parts a play is divided into Dictionary example:
Her character doesn't appear until Act 2. Learner example:
Everything was going all right, until we reached the "balcony act". action /ˈæk.ʃən/ Word family: Nouns: act, action, actor Verbs: act NOUN ACTIVITY
[U] things which are happening, especially exciting or important things Dictionary examples:
I like films with a lot of action.
In her last novel, the action moves between Greece and southern Spain. Learner example:
I really like science fiction films and this film has lots of action and special effects. active /ˈæk.tɪv/ Word family: Nouns: activity Adjectives: active Adverbs: actively ADJECTIVE BUSY
doing a lot of things, or moving around a lot 16 Dictionary examples: physically/mentally active
You've got to try to keep active as you grow older. Learner example:
Nico is a very active guy and I enjoyed going out with him very much. GRAMMAR
An active verb or sentence is one in which the subject is the person or thing doing the action. Dictionary example:
'Catrin told me' is an active sentence, and 'I was told by Catrin' is passive. actually /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/ Word family: Adjectives: actual Adverbs: actually ADVERB SURPRISE
used when you are emphasizing something surprising Dictionary examples:
A friend of mine from university was actually at the same concert - I hadn't seen her for years!
Don't tell me he actually paid for you? You are honoured! Learner example:
It was so cool, man! They had actually built a good skate park with a pool, a halfpipe, a funbox,
several rails and of course many ramps. ad /æd/ NOUN [C] (ALSO advert) an advertisement Dictionary example:
I saw an ad for a part-time job that you might like. Learner example:
The ad mentions this is a temporary job, up to 6 months and part-time or full-time. 17 add /æd/ Word family: Nouns: addition Verbs: add Adjectives: additional Adverbs: additionally VERB SAY MORE [T] to say another thing Dictionary example:
She was sad, she said, but added that she felt she had made the right decision. Learner example:
The guide told us they called [it] Swan Lake because there are lots of swans and added that the
swans come from all over the country. addition /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ Word family: Nouns: addition Verbs: add Adjectives: additional Adverbs: additionally NOUN in addition (to) as well (as) Dictionary example:
In addition to his flat in London, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland. Learner example:
In addition, I saw a wonderful programme about Aborigines. admire /ədˈmaɪər/ Word family: Nouns: admiration Verbs: admire 18 VERB [T] LOOK AT
to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at Dictionary examples:
I was just admiring your jacket, Delia.
We stood for a few moments, admiring the view. Learner example:
It was a sunny day, luck[i]ly, so I was able to admire the lake and the Marmolada, the highest mountain in [the] Dolomit[es]. admission /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/ NOUN MONEY
[U] the money that you pay to enter a place or an event Dictionary examples:
Art exhibition - free admission.
They are charging more for admission to the festival this year. Learner example:
We believe that [this] is a great opportunity because [it] is one of the best shows of the year, and
the best part is that the admission is free for students. admit /ədˈmɪt/ (-tt-) Word family: Verbs: admit Adverbs: admittedly VERB
[I or T] to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly Dictionary examples: He admitted his guilt/mistake.
She admitted (that) she had made a mistake.
I wasn't entirely honest with him, I admit, but I didn't actually tell him any lies. Learner example:
I have to admit I love lions, but while I was watching the programme, I was afraid. 19 advance /ədˈvɑːnts/ Word family: Nouns: advance Adjectives: advanced NOUN in advance
before a particular time, or before doing a particular thing Dictionary example:
If you're going to come, please let me know in advance. Learner example:
Don't forget to book in advance bec[a]use as you can imagine, everyone goes away from the city during the summer holiday!
advanced /ədˈvɑːntst/ Word family: Nouns: advance Adjectives: advanced ADJECTIVE MODERN modern and well developed Dictionary examples: advanced technology
This is the most advanced type of engine available. Learner example:
We are living in the 21st century where everybody is surrounded by advanced technological methods. advantage /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ Word family: Nouns: advantage, disadvantage Adjectives: disadvantaged NOUN USEFUL THING
[C or U] something good about a situation that helps you 20