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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary

WordIPATypeMeaningExampleAudio
Citizen/ˈsɪtɪzən/n.A person who is a member of a particular countryHe is an American citizen.
Claim/kleɪm/v.To say that something is true or is a factHe claims he was not there.
clapklæpv.to hit your hands together to show approvalThe audience began to clap loudly.
Classic/ˈklæsɪk/adj.Having a high quality or standard against which other things are judgedThis is a classic example of his work.
Clay/kleɪ/n.Sticky earthMake a clay pot.
Clerk/klɜrk/n.A person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office dutiesShe works as a clerk in a bank.
Client/ˈklaɪənt/n.A customer or someone who receives servicesThe lawyer met with his client.
Cliff/klɪf/n.Steep rock faceStand on the cliff.
Climate/ˈklaɪmət/n.The general weather conditions usually found in a particular placeThe climate here is very dry.
climate changeˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒn.long-term changes in the Earth's weather patternsClimate change is affecting weather around the world.
close friend/kloʊs frɛnd/noun phrasea very good friendTom is my close friend.
Cloth/klɔθ/n.Material made from cotton, wool, etc., and used for making clothes or other itemsShe wiped the table with a damp cloth.
Coal/koʊl/n.A hard, black substance that is dug from the earth in pieces, and can be burned to produce heatThey put more coal on the fire.
codkɑdn.a large white fish that people eatWe had cod for dinner last night.
Code/koʊd/n.A system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in secret formYou need a code to enter the building.
Collar/ˈkɑlər/n.The part around the neck of a piece of clothing, usually sewn on and sometimes made of different materialHis shirt has a white collar.
Collection/kəˈlɛkʃən/n.A group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one placeHe has a large collection of books.
collision/kəˈlɪʒən/n.a crash between two thingsThe collision blocked the road.
colourfulˈkʌlərfəladj.having many bright colorsShe wore a colourful scarf.
Column/ˈkɑləm/n.A tall, vertical stone post, used as a support for a roof or in classical buildingsThe temple is supported by marble columns.
Combine/kəmˈbaɪn/v.To exist together, or join together to make a single thing or groupThe two companies combined to form a larger one.
come onkʌm ɑnphraseused to encourage someone or show impatienceCome on, we are going to be late.
Comfort/ˈkʌmfərt/v.A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from painThese shoes are designed for comfort.
commaˈkɑmən.a punctuation mark used to separate parts of a sentencePut a comma after the first word.
Command/kəˈmænd/v.An order, especially one given by a soldierThe dog obeys my commands.

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