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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sparkling | /ˈspɑrklɪŋ/ | adj. | shining with small bright points of light | The sparkling water looked cold and fresh. | |
| Speaker | /ˈspiːkər/ | n. | Device that produces sound | Turn on the speaker. | |
| specially | /ˈspeʃəli/ | adv. | for a particular purpose or person | She made the cake specially for his birthday. | |
| Species | /ˈspiːʃiːz/ | n. | A set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics | There are many species of birds in this park. | |
| spectacular | /spekˈtækjələr/ | adj. | very impressive and exciting to see | We watched a spectacular fireworks show. | |
| spending | /ˈspɛndɪŋ/ | v. | using money or time | She is spending time with her family. | |
| Spice | /spaɪs/ | n. | A substance made from a plant used to give a special flavour to food | Pepper is a common spice. | |
| spill | /spɪl/ | v. | to let liquid fall out by accident | I spilled coffee on my shirt. | |
| spinach | /ˈspɪnɪtʃ/ | n. | a green vegetable with soft leaves | She put spinach in the salad. | |
| spite | /spaɪt/ | n. | a feeling of wanting to hurt or annoy someone | He said it out of spite. | |
| split | /splɪt/ | v. | divide into parts | Please split the class into two groups. | |
| split up | /splɪt ʌp/ | phr. v. | to end a relationship or separate into groups | They decided to split up after five years. | |
| spoil | /spɔɪl/ | v. | to damage or ruin something | The rain spoiled our picnic. | |
| Spouse | /spaʊs/ | n. | A person's husband or wife | Employees can bring their spouses to the party. | |
| sprain | /spreɪn/ | v. | to hurt a joint by twisting it | I sprained my ankle playing soccer. | |
| Spring | /sprɪŋ/ | n. | Season of growth | Flowers in spring. | |
| spy | /spaɪ/ | n. | a person who secretly gets information | The spy sent secret messages. | |
| squash | /skwɑʃ/ | v. | to press something so it becomes flat | Don't squash the bread in your bag. | |
| Stadium | /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ | n. | A large closed area of land with rows of seats around the sides and often with no roof used for sports events | The stadium was packed with fans. | |
| Stage | /steɪdʒ/ | n. | The area in a theatre that is often raised above ground level and on which actors or entertainers perform | The actors walked onto the stage. | |
| stall | /stɔl/ | n. | a small stand or booth for selling things | We bought fruit from a market stall. | |
| Star | /stɑːr/ | n. | Shining point in sky | Bright star. | |
| State | /steɪt/ | n. | Region of a country | New York State. | |
| statue | /ˈstætʃu/ | n. | a large model of a person or animal made of stone, metal, or wood | There is a statue in the town square. | |
| stay behind | /steɪ bɪˈhaɪnd/ | phr. v. | to remain after others leave | I had to stay behind after class. |
