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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master | /ˈmæstər/ | n. | A person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity | He is a master of disguise. | |
| Master | /ˈmæstər/ | n. | A higher university degree | He has a master's degree. | |
| Match | /mætʃ/ | v. | A sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other | We watched the football match on TV. | |
| Match | /mætʃ/ | n. | A sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other | We watched a football match on television. | |
| mate | /meɪt/ | n. | a friend or companion | I went to the game with my mate. | |
| Material | /məˈtɪriəl/ | n. | A physical substance that things can be made from | Wood is a natural material. | |
| Math | /mæθ/ | n. | The study of numbers, shapes, and space | Math is my favorite subject in school. | |
| Math | /mæθ/ | n. | The study of numbers | Math is my best subject. | |
| Mathematics | /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/ | n. | The science of numbers | He studies mathematics. | |
| Matter | /ˈmætər/ | n. | A situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered | It is a matter of great importance. | |
| Maximum | /ˈmæksɪməm/ | n. | Being the largest amount or number allowed or possible | The maximum speed limit is 60 mph. | |
| May | /meɪ/ | mod. v. | Used to express possibility | It may rain later today. | |
| Maybe | /ˈmeɪbi/ | adv. | Used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something | Maybe we will go to the beach tomorrow. | |
| Mayor | /ˈmeɪər/ | n. | A person who is elected to be the leader of the group of people who manage a town or city | The mayor gave a speech at the opening ceremony. | |
| Mayor | /ˈmɛər/ | n. | Head of city | City mayor. | |
| Meal | /miːl/ | n. | An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion | Dinner is my favorite meal of the day. | |
| Meal | /mɪl/ | n. | An occasion when food is eaten | Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. | |
| Mean | /miːn/ | v. | To express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact | What does this word mean? | |
| Meaning | /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ | n. | What something expresses or represents | The meaning of the poem is unclear. | |
| Meanwhile | /ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/ | adv. | Until something expected happens, or while something else is happening | I'll start cooking. Meanwhile, you can set the table. | |
| Measure | /ˈmɛʒər/ | v. | To discover the exact size or amount of something | Please measure the length of the room. | |
| Measurement | /ˈmɛʒərmənt/ | n. | The act or process of measuring | The measurements of the box are 10 by 20 inches. | |
| Meat | /miːt/ | n. | The flesh of an animal when it is used for food | I don't eat meat. | |
| Mechanism | /ˈmɛkənɪzəm/ | n. | A part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together | The locking mechanism on the door is broken. | |
| Medal | /ˈmɛdəl/ | n. | A small metal disc with words or a picture on it given as a reward for a brave action or for winning a competition | She won a gold medal at the Olympics. |
