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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber | /ˈsaɪbər/ | adj. | Relating to computers | Cyber attack. | |
| cyclist | /ˈsaɪklɪst/ | n. | a person who rides a bicycle | The cyclist wore a helmet. | |
| Cyclone | /ˈsaɪkloʊn/ | n. | Rotating storm | Cyclone alert. | |
| damaged | /ˈdæmɪdʒd/ | adj. | broken or harmed | The box was damaged in the mail. | |
| Dare | /dɛr/ | v. | To be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous | I didn't dare to ask him. | |
| darken | /ˈdɑːrkən/ | v. | to become darker | The sky began to darken before the storm. | |
| Data | /ˈdeɪtə/ | n. | Information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help decision-making | We need to analyze the data. | |
| Database | /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ | n. | Organized data collection | Query the database. | |
| Deadline | /ˈdɛdlaɪn/ | n. | The time a task must be finished | We met the strict deadline. | |
| Deaf | /dɛf/ | adj. | Unable to hear, either completely or partly | He has been deaf since birth. | |
| Deal | /diːl/ | v. | To do business with a person or organization | We deal with companies all over the world. | |
| deal with | /diːl wɪð/ | phr. v. | to take action about a problem or situation | She deals with customer complaints every day. | |
| Debate | /dɪˈbeɪt/ | n. | Serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part | There was a long debate about the new law. | |
| Debt | /dɛt/ | n. | Something, especially money, that is owed to someone else | He is in a lot of debt. | |
| Decade | /ˈdɛkeɪd/ | n. | A period of ten years | The bridge was built a decade ago. | |
| Declare | /dɪˈklɛr/ | v. | To announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially | They declared war on the neighboring country. | |
| Decline | /dɪˈklaɪn/ | v. | To gradually become less, worse, or lower | His health has been declining recently. | |
| Decorate | /ˈdɛkəˌreɪt/ | v. | To add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive | We decorated the Christmas tree. | |
| Decoration | /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən/ | n. | Something that is added to an object or place to make it look more attractive | The decorations in the room were beautiful. | |
| Decrease | /dɪˈkriːs/ | v. | To become less, or to make something become less | The number of students has decreased. | |
| Decryption | /dɪˈkrɪpʃən/ | n. | Revealing data | Data decryption. | |
| Defeat | /dɪˈfiːt/ | v. | To win against someone in a fight, war, or competition | Our team defeated the champions. | |
| defence | /dɪˈfens/ | n. | the act of protecting someone or something | The police were there for defence and safety. | |
| Defend | /dɪˈfɛnd/ | v. | To protect someone or something against attack or criticism | The soldiers defended the castle. | |
| Defense | /dɪˈfɛns/ | n. | Protection or support against attack, criticism, or infection | The body's immune system is its defense against disease. |
