B1 English Vocabulary List with Free PDF

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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary

Word	IPA	Type	Meaning	Example	Audio
impressed	/ɪmˈprɛst/	adj.	feeling admiration or respect for someone or something	I was impressed by her hard work.
Impressive	/ɪmˈprɛsɪv/	adj.	If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it	The view from the top is impressive.
Improvement	/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/	n.	An occasion when something gets better or when you make it better	There has been a big improvement in his work.
in advance	/ɪn ədˈvæns/	phrase	before a future event or time	Please book your tickets in advance.
in case	ɪn keɪs	phrase	if something happens; as a precaution	Take an umbrella in case it rains.
in fact	ɪn fækt	phrase	used to add true information	I thought he was late. In fact, he was early.
in half	ɪn hæf	phrase	into two equal parts	Cut the apple in half.
in ink	ɪn ɪŋk	phrase	written with ink	Please write your name in ink.
in love	ɪn lʌv	phrase	feeling strong romantic love	They are in love.
in my opinion	/ɪn maɪ əˈpɪnjən/	phrase	what I think	In my opinion, this is the best choice.
in order	ɪn ˈɔrdər	phrase	arranged correctly or in the right sequence	Please put the books in order.
in order to	ɪn ˈɔrdər tu	phrase	for the purpose of doing something	She left early in order to catch the train.
in pencil	ɪn ˈpensəl	phrase	written with a pencil	Write the notes in pencil.
in the end	/ɪn ðiː ɛnd/	phrase	finally; after everything else	In the end, we chose the smaller hotel.
in time	/ɪn taɪm/	phrase	early enough; not late	We got to the station in time for the train.
in two	/ɪn tuː/	phrase	into two parts	Please cut the sandwich in two.
Inbox	/ˈɪnˌbɑks/	n.	A folder for received emails	Check your inbox.
inch	ɪntʃ	n.	a small unit of length	The table is one inch too short.
incorrect	ˌɪnkəˈrekt	adj.	not right; wrong	Your answer is incorrect.
Increasingly	/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/	adv.	More and more	It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a job.
incredible	ɪnˈkredəbəl	adj.	very surprising or hard to believe	That was an incredible game.
incredibly	ɪnˈkredəbli	adv.	very; extremely	She is incredibly kind.
Indicate	/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/	v.	To show, point, or make clear in another way	The map indicates the location of the hotel.
inexpensive	ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv	adj.	not costing much money	We found an inexpensive hotel.
Infection	/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/	n.	A disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus	She has a throat infection.