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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silk | /sɪlk/ | n. | A delicate soft type of cloth | She wore a silk dress. | |
| Silly | /ˈsɪli/ | adj. | Showing little thought or judgment | Don't be silly. | |
| Silver | /ˈsɪlvər/ | n. | A chemical element that is a valuable shiny white metal | The ring is made of silver. | |
| Similar | /ˈsɪmɪlər/ | adj. | Looking or being almost the same | We have similar interests. | |
| Similarly | /ˈsɪmɪlərli/ | adv. | In a similar way | The two boys were dressed similarly. | |
| Simple | /ˈsɪmpəl/ | adj. | Easy to understand or do | The instructions are simple. | |
| Simply | /ˈsɪmpli/ | adv. | Completely or just | It is simply beautiful. | |
| Simulation | /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/ | n. | Imitation of a situation | Flight simulation. | |
| Since | /sɪns/ | prep. | From a particular time in the past until a later time | I have lived here since 2010. | |
| Sincere | /sɪnˈsɪr/ | adj. | Not pretending or lying | Please accept my sincere apologies. | |
| sincerely | /sɪnˈsɪrli/ | adv. | in a true and honest way | She sincerely thanked everyone for their help. | |
| Sing | /sɪŋ/ | v. | To make musical sounds with the voice | She loves to sing. | |
| Singer | /ˈsɪŋər/ | n. | A person who sings | He is a famous singer. | |
| Singing | /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ | n. | The activity of making musical sounds with your voice | Her singing is beautiful. | |
| Single | /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ | adj. | Not married or not having a romantic relationship with someone | He is young free and single. | |
| situated | /ˈsɪtʃuˌeɪtɪd/ | adj. | in a particular place or position | The hotel is situated near the beach. | |
| sleep schedule | /sliːp ˈskedʒuːl/ | noun phrase | the usual time you go to bed and wake up | A regular sleep schedule helps me feel better. | |
| sleepy | /ˈsliːpi/ | adj. | feeling that you want to sleep | I feel sleepy after lunch. | |
| Sleet | /sliːt/ | n. | Rain and snow | Cold sleet. | |
| sleeve | /sliːv/ | n. | the part of a shirt or jacket that covers your arm | His shirt sleeve was wet. | |
| sleeveless | /ˈsliːvləs/ | adj. | without sleeves | She wore a sleeveless dress. | |
| slightly | /ˈslaɪtli/ | adv. | a little; not much | The room is slightly warmer now. | |
| Smartphone | /ˈsmɑrtˌfoʊn/ | n. | Phone with computer features | Buy a smartphone. | |
| Smartwatch | /ˈsmɑrtˌwɑtʃ/ | n. | Watch with smart features | Wear a smartwatch. | |
| Smoke | /smoʊk/ | n. | Gas from fire | Black smoke. |
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