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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abandon | /əˈbændən/ | v. | To leave someone or something | They abandoned the car. | |
| Ability | /əˈbɪləti/ | n. | The physical or mental power or skill needed to do something | She has the ability to learn quickly. | |
| Abroad | /əˈbrɔd/ | adv. | In or to a foreign country | He often travels abroad for work. | |
| absent | /ˈæbsənt/ | adj. | not present | She was absent from school yesterday. | |
| Absolute | /ˈæb.sə.luːt/ | adj. | Very great or to the largest degree possible | I have absolute confidence in her abilities. | |
| absolutely | /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/ | adv. | completely; yes, for sure | I absolutely agree with you. | |
| Abstract | /ˈæbstrækt/ | adj. | Existing as an idea | It is an abstract concept. | |
| Academic | /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ | adj. | Relating to education | He has a good academic record. | |
| Academy | /əˈkædəmi/ | n. | A place of study | She attends a music academy. | |
| Accent | /ˈæksɛnt/ | n. | The way someone pronounces words | She has a strong French accent. | |
| Acceptable | /əkˈsɛptəbl/ | adj. | Satisfactory and able to be agreed to | The offer was acceptable. | |
| Access | /ˈæksɛs/ | n. | The right or opportunity to use something | We have internet access. | |
| Accompany | /əˈkʌmpəni/ | v. | To go with someone | I will accompany you to the station. | |
| According to | /əˈkɔrdɪŋ tu/ | prep. | As stated by | According to the weather forecast it will rain. | |
| Accountant | /əˈkaʊntənt/ | n. | A person who manages money | The accountant checks the books. | |
| Accurate | /ˈækjərət/ | adj. | Correct and exact | The report is highly accurate. | |
| Accuse | /əˈkjuz/ | v. | To say someone did something wrong | They accused him of stealing. | |
| Ache | /eɪk/ | v. | A continuous pain | I have a dull ache in my back. | |
| Achievement | /əˈtʃivmənt/ | n. | Something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing | Winning the race was a great achievement. | |
| Acid | /ˈæsɪd/ | n. | A chemical substance | The battery contains strong acid. | |
| Acknowledge | /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ | v. | To accept the truth or recognize something | He acknowledged his mistake. | |
| Acquaintance | /əˈkwɛɪntəns/ | n. | A person that you have met but do not know well | He is a business acquaintance of mine. | |
| Acquire | /əˈkwaɪər/ | v. | To get or buy something | The company acquired a new building. | |
| actress | /ˈæktrəs/ | n. | a woman who acts in films or plays | The actress gave a great performance. | |
| Adapt | /əˈdæpt/ | v. | To change to suit different conditions | Animals adapt to their environment. |
