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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | /ˈprɒdʒ.ɛkt/ | n. | A planned piece of work | We are doing a science project. | |
| Promise | /ˈprɒmɪs/ | n. | To tell someone that you will certainly do something | I promise to be careful. | |
| Promote | /prəˈmoʊt/ | v. | To raise someone to a higher or more important position | She was promoted to manager. | |
| Promotion | /prəˈmoʊʃən/ | n. | Activities to advertise something | The new promotion increased sales. | |
| Promotion | /prəˈmoʊʃən/ | n. | The act of raising someone to a higher or more important position or rank | She worked hard to get a promotion. | |
| Prompt | /prɑːmpt/ | adj. | Done quickly and without delay | Thank you for your prompt reply. | |
| Pronounce | /prəˈnaʊns/ | v. | To say a word or a letter in a particular way | How do you pronounce this word? | |
| Pronunciation | /prəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | n. | How words are pronounced | His English pronunciation is very good. | |
| Proof | /pruːf/ | n. | A fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true | Do you have any proof? | |
| Proper | /ˈprɑː.pər/ | adj. | Real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct | Please use the proper tools. | |
| Properly | /ˈprɑː.pər.li/ | adv. | Correctly, or in a satisfactory way | Make sure you do the job properly. | |
| Property | /ˈprɑː.pər.ti/ | n. | An object or objects that belong to someone | This building is private property. | |
| Proportion | /prəˈpɔːr.ʃən/ | n. | The number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole | A large proportion of the students passed. | |
| Proposal | /prəˈpoʊ.zəl/ | n. | A suggestion, often a written one | The committee accepted the proposal. | |
| Propose | /prəˈpoʊz/ | v. | To offer or suggest a possible plan or action | I propose that we delay the meeting. | |
| Prospect | /ˈprɑː.spekt/ | n. | The possibility that something good might happen in the future | There is no prospect of a cure. | |
| Protect | /prəˈtɛkt/ | v. | To keep someone or something safe from injury | Wear a helmet to protect your head. | |
| Protection | /prəˈtɛk.ʃən/ | n. | The act of protecting or state of being protected | This coat provides protection from the rain. | |
| protein | /ˈproʊtiːn/ | n. | a food substance that helps build the body | Eggs are a good source of protein. | |
| Protest | /ˈproʊ.tɛst/ | n. | A strong complaint expressing disagreement | They held a peaceful protest. | |
| Proud | /praʊd/ | adj. | Feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good | I am very proud of my son. | |
| Prove | /pruːv/ | v. | To show a particular result after a period of time | The operation proved to be successful. | |
| Provide | /prəˈvaɪd/ | v. | To give someone something that they need | The hotel provides clean towels. | |
| Provided | /prəˈvaɪ.dɪd/ | v. | If, or only if | You can go provided you finish your homework. | |
| Provider | /prəˈvaɪ.dər/ | n. | A company or organization that sells a particular type of product or service | They are an internet service provider. |
