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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| guidance | /ˈɡaɪdəns/ | n. | help or advice about what to do | She asked her teacher for guidance. | |
| guided | /ˈɡaɪdɪd/ | adj. | led by someone who shows the way or explains things | We took a guided tour of the museum. | |
| Guilty | /ˈɡɪlti/ | adj. | Feeling guilt | He felt guilty about forgetting her birthday. | |
| guitarist | /ɡɪˈtɑrɪst/ | n. | a person who plays the guitar | The guitarist played a beautiful song. | |
| gum | /ɡʌm/ | n. | the soft pink flesh around your teeth | My gum hurts when I brush my teeth. | |
| gust | /ɡʌst/ | n. | a sudden strong wind | A gust of wind shook the trees. | |
| Habit | /ˈhæbɪt/ | n. | Something that you do often and regularly | Reading before bed is a good habit. | |
| Habitat | /ˈhæbɪtæt/ | n. | The natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives | The panda's natural habitat is the bamboo forest. | |
| Hacker | /ˈhækər/ | n. | Person who breaches computers | A skilled hacker. | |
| haircut | /ˈhɛrˌkʌt/ | n. | the style or act of cutting someone's hair | I need a haircut this weekend. | |
| hairdresser | /ˈherˌdrɛsər/ | n. | a person whose job is cutting and styling hair | I went to the hairdresser for a haircut. | |
| hairdryer | /ˈherˌdraɪər/ | n. | a machine that blows warm air to dry hair | She used a hairdryer after washing her hair. | |
| hand in | /ˌhænd ˈɪn/ | phr. v. | to give something to a teacher, boss, or official | Please hand in your homework tomorrow. | |
| hand out | /ˌhænd ˈaʊt/ | phr. v. | to give things to several people | The teacher handed out the test papers. | |
| hand-held | /ˈhændˌhɛld/ | adj. | small enough to hold in your hand | He bought a hand-held game console. | |
| handcuffs | /ˈhændkʌfs/ | n. | metal rings used to hold a person's hands | The officer put handcuffs on the suspect. | |
| handkerchief | /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/ | n. | a small piece of cloth or paper used for wiping your nose or face | He took out a handkerchief and wiped his nose. | |
| Handle | /ˈhæn.dəl/ | v. | To deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of | She handles all the customer complaints. | |
| handlebars | /ˈhændlˌbɑrz/ | n. | the part of a bicycle or motorcycle you hold to steer it | She held the handlebars tightly while riding downhill. | |
| handsome | /ˈhændsəm/ | adj. | good-looking, usually used for a man | He is a handsome young actor. | |
| handwriting | /ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/ | n. | the way a person writes by hand | Her handwriting is neat and easy to read. | |
| handy | /ˈhændi/ | adj. | useful and easy to use | This small tool is handy for opening jars. | |
| Hang | /hæŋ/ | v. | To fasten or support something at the top leaving the other parts free to move | Hang your coat on the hook. | |
| hang out | /ˌhæŋ ˈaʊt/ | phr. v. | to spend time relaxing with friends | We like to hang out at the park after school. | |
| happens | /ˈhæpənz/ | v. | takes place; occurs | What happens next? |
