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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anticipate | /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/ | v. | To imagine or expect that something will happen | We don't anticipate any problems. | |
| antique | /ænˈtiːk/ | adj. | very old and valuable | They bought an antique chair. | |
| Antivirus | /ˌænˈtiːˌvaɪrəs/ | n. | Software to protect against viruses | Install antivirus. | |
| Anxiety | /æŋˈzaɪəti/ | n. | An uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry | She suffers from anxiety. | |
| Anxious | /ˈæŋkʃəs/ | adj. | Worried and nervous | He is anxious about the interview. | |
| apart from | /əˈpɑːrt frəm/ | prep. | except for; in addition to | Apart from Tom, everyone arrived on time. | |
| apologetic | /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/ | adj. | showing regret for doing something wrong | He sounded apologetic after missing the meeting. | |
| apologise | /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/ | v. | to say sorry | I must apologise for being late. | |
| apology | /əˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/ | n. | words that say you are sorry | He sent an apology after missing the meeting. | |
| Apparent | /əˈpɛrənt/ | adj. | Able to be seen or understood | It was apparent that he was lying. | |
| Appeal | /əˈpil/ | v. | To make a serious or formal request | They appealed to the public for help. | |
| Appendix | /əˈpɛndɪks/ | n. | A separate part at the end of a book | There is an appendix at the back of the book. | |
| Appetite | /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/ | n. | The feeling that you want to eat food | He has a healthy appetite. | |
| Appetizer | /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər/ | n. | A small amount of food eaten before a meal | We ordered garlic bread as an appetizer. | |
| appliance | /əˈplaɪəns/ | n. | a machine used in the home | This kitchen appliance saves a lot of time when cooking. | |
| Applicant | /ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/ | n. | A person asking for a job | The applicant is qualified. | |
| application form | /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən fɔːrm/ | noun phrase | a paper or online form for a job | Please fill out the application form. | |
| Appreciate | /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ | v. | To recognize how good someone or something is | I appreciate your help. | |
| Appropriate | /əˈproʊpriət/ | adj. | Suitable or right for a particular situation | Is this dress appropriate for a wedding? | |
| approval | /əˈpruvəl/ | n. | official agreement or permission | The manager gave approval for the new idea. | |
| approximately | /əˈprɑːksɪmətli/ | adv. | about; not exact | The trip takes approximately two hours. | |
| arithmetic | /əˈrɪθmətɪk/ | n. | the part of math that uses numbers | We learned arithmetic at school. | |
| arrest | /əˈrest/ | v. | to take someone to the police station because they may have done something illegal | The police arrested the man last night. | |
| Artificial | /ˌɑrtɪˈfɪʃəl/ | adj. | Made by humans | Artificial intelligence. | |
| as long as | /æz lɔŋ æz/ | phrase | if; on the condition that | You can go out as long as you finish your homework first. |
