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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route | /ruːt/ | n. | A particular way or direction between places | Take the shortest route. | |
| Route | /ruːt/ | n. | A particular way or direction between places | We took the scenic route to the mountains. | |
| Router | /ˈruːtər/ | n. | Device that sends data | Restart the router. | |
| Router | /ˈruːtər/ | n. | A piece of electronic equipment that connects computer networks | I need to restart the internet router. | |
| Routine | /ruːˈtin/ | n. | A usual or fixed way of doing things | It's part of my daily routine. | |
| Routine | /ruˈtin/ | n. | Regular procedure | Daily routine. | |
| Row | /roʊ/ | n. | A line of things or people | We sat in the front row. | |
| Rub | /rʌb/ | v. | To press or be pressed against something | He rubbed his hands together. | |
| Rubber | /ˈrʌbər/ | n. | An elastic substance | Tires are made of rubber. | |
| Rubbish | /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ | n. | Waste material or things that are no longer wanted | Throw it in the rubbish bin. | |
| Rude | /ruːd/ | adj. | Not polite | It is rude to stare. | |
| ruin | /ˈruːɪn/ | v. | to damage something badly | The rain ruined our picnic. | |
| Rule | /ruːl/ | n. | An accepted principle or instruction | Follow the rules. | |
| Rule | /ruːl/ | n. | Instruction on what to do | Follow the rule. | |
| Run | /rʌn/ | v. | To move on your feet at a faster speed than walking | I run every morning. | |
| run out | /rʌn aʊt/ | phr. v. | to have no more of something left | We ran out of milk this morning. | |
| Runner | /ˈrʌnər/ | n. | Someone who runs | She is a fast runner. | |
| Rural | /ˈrʊrəl/ | adj. | In or from the countryside | They live in a rural area. | |
| Rush | /rʌʃ/ | v. | To go or do something very quickly | Don't rush me. | |
| Sad | /sæd/ | adj. | Unhappy | I felt sad when he left. | |
| Safe | /seɪf/ | adj. | Not in danger | Keep your money in a safe place. | |
| Safety | /ˈseɪfti/ | n. | A state in which or a place where you are safe | Safety comes first. | |
| Safety | /ˈseɪfti/ | n. | Being safe | Ensure safety. | |
| safety belt | /ˈseɪfti bɛlt/ | n. | a belt that helps protect a person in a car | Always wear your safety belt in the car. | |
| Sail | /seɪl/ | v. | To travel on water in a ship or boat | We sailed to the island. |
