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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algorithm | /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/ | n. | A set of rules for a computer | The algorithm sorts the data. | |
| alike | /əˈlaɪk/ | adj. | similar | The two sisters look alike. | |
| Allergy | /ˈælərdʒi/ | n. | A condition that makes a person become ill or develop skin or breathing problems because they have eaten certain foods or been near certain substances | I have an allergy to cats. | |
| aloud | /əˈlaʊd/ | adv. | in a voice that can be heard | Please read the sentence aloud. | |
| Alter | /ˈɔltər/ | v. | To change something | We had to alter our plans. | |
| Alternative | /ɔlˈtɜrnətɪv/ | adj. | Something that is different from something else | We need an alternative plan. | |
| altogether | /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/ | adv. | completely; in total | Altogether, we spent three hours there. | |
| Ambition | /æmˈbɪʃən/ | n. | A strong wish to achieve something | Her ambition is to become a doctor. | |
| Amuse | /əˈmjuz/ | v. | To entertain someone | The clown amused the children. | |
| amusing | /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ | adj. | funny or entertaining | It was an amusing story. | |
| Analysis | /əˈnæləsɪs/ | n. | The process of studying something closely | They did a careful analysis of the problem. | |
| Analyze | /ˈænəˌlaɪz/ | v. | To study something in detail | The scientist analyzed the data. | |
| Ancestor | /ˈænˌsɛstər/ | n. | A person related to you who lived a long time ago | My ancestors came from Ireland. | |
| ancient | /ˈeɪnʃənt/ | adj. | very old and from a long time ago | We visited an ancient temple during our trip. | |
| anciently | /ˈeɪnʃəntli/ | adv. | in a way related to very old times | The village was anciently connected to a trade route. | |
| Angle | /ˈæŋɡəl/ | n. | The space between two lines or surfaces at the point at which they touch each other | The corners are at a 90-degree angle. | |
| ankle | /ˈæŋkəl/ | n. | the joint between the foot and the leg | She hurt her ankle while jogging in the park. | |
| Anniversary | /ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/ | n. | The day on which an important event happened in a previous year | Today is their wedding anniversary. | |
| Announce | /əˈnaʊns/ | v. | To make something known or tell people about something officially | They announced their engagement. | |
| announcement | /əˈnaʊnsmənt/ | n. | a public statement giving information | The airport made an announcement about the delayed flight. | |
| annoy | /əˈnɔɪ/ | v. | to make someone a little angry or upset | The noise began to annoy me. | |
| annoyed | /əˈnɔɪd/ | adj. | a little angry or upset | She was annoyed by the delay. | |
| Annual | /ˈæn.ju.əl/ | adj. | Happening once every year | The company held its annual meeting. | |
| answerphone | /ˈænsərfoʊn/ | n. | a machine that records phone messages | I left a message on the answerphone. | |
| Antibiotic | /ˌæntɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/ | n. | A medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria | The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection. |
