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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal | /ˈmɛtəl/ | n. | A chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel | The gate is made of solid metal. | |
| Method | /ˈmɛθəd/ | n. | A particular way of doing something | We need to find a new method of teaching. | |
| Metro | /ˈmɛtroʊ/ | n. | An underground train system | Take the metro to the center. | |
| Microphone | /ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/ | n. | Device to record sound | Speak into the microphone. | |
| Microphone | /ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/ | n. | Device for recording sound | Speak into the microphone. | |
| microwave | /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/ | n. | a machine used to heat food quickly | I warmed the soup in the microwave. | |
| Middle | /ˈmɪdəl/ | adj. | The central point, position, or part | There is a large tree in the middle of the garden. | |
| middle-aged | /ˌmɪdəlˈeɪdʒd/ | adj. | between about 40 and 60 years old | A middle-aged man asked for directions. | |
| Midnight | /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ | n. | Twelve o'clock in the middle of the night | The party finished at midnight. | |
| Might | /maɪt/ | mod. v. | Used to express the possibility that something will happen or be done | I might go to the cinema tonight. | |
| mild | /maɪld/ | adj. | not strong, severe, or extreme | The soup has a mild flavor. | |
| Mile | /maɪl/ | n. | A unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or 1.6 kilometers | The nearest town is 10 miles away. | |
| Mileage | /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/ | n. | Distance traveled in miles | The car has high mileage. | |
| Military | /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/ | adj. | Relating to or belonging to the armed forces | He spent three years in military service. | |
| Milk | /mɪlk/ | n. | The white liquid produced by cows, goats, and sheep and used by humans as a drink | I like to drink a glass of milk before bed. | |
| Mind | /maɪnd/ | n. | The part of a person that makes it possible for him or her to think, feel emotions, and understand things | I have a lot on my mind right now. | |
| Mine | /maɪn/ | pron. | The one(s) belonging to or connected with me | That book is mine. | |
| Mineral | /ˈmɪnərəl/ | n. | Inorganic substance | Iron mineral. | |
| Minimum | /ˈmɪnɪməm/ | n. | Used to describe something that is the smallest or least allowed or possible | The minimum age for driving is 18. | |
| Minister | /ˈmɪnɪstər/ | n. | A member of the government in Britain and many other countries who is in charge of a particular department | The health minister gave a speech today. | |
| Minister | /ˈmɪnɪstər/ | n. | Government official | Prime minister. | |
| Minor | /ˈmaɪnər/ | adj. | Having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type | It's only a minor problem. | |
| Minority | /maɪˈnɔrɪti/ | n. | A smaller number or part | Only a minority of people supported the plan. | |
| Minute | /ˈmɪnɪt/ | n. | One of the 60 parts that an hour is divided into | The train leaves in five minutes. | |
| Mirror | /ˈmɪrər/ | n. | A piece of glass with a shiny, metal-covered back that reflects light | She looked at herself in the mirror. |
