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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steep | /stip/ | adj. | rising or falling quickly and sharply | The road up the hill is very steep. | |
| step forward | /stɛp ˈfɔrwərd/ | phr. v. | to move one step toward the front | Please step forward and give your name. | |
| step over | /stɛp ˈoʊvər/ | phr. v. | to lift your foot and move across something | He stepped over the puddle. | |
| stick | /stɪk/ | v. | to attach or stay fixed to something | The label won't stick to the box. | |
| sticky | /ˈstɪki/ | adj. | covered with something that makes things stick | My hands were sticky after the candy. | |
| stocks | /stɑːks/ | n. | shares in a company that people can buy and sell | He invests in stocks every month. | |
| Stone | /stoʊn/ | n. | Piece of rock | Throw a stone. | |
| Store | /stɔr/ | n. | A large shop where you can buy many different types of goods | She works in a department store. | |
| Storm | /stɔrm/ | n. | Bad weather | Heavy storm. | |
| Stream | /striːm/ | n. | Small river | Drink from the stream. | |
| streaming | /ˈstrimɪŋ/ | n. | watching or listening online without downloading | Streaming is popular with young people. | |
| stressed | /strɛst/ | adj. | worried and under pressure | She felt stressed before the exam. | |
| stressful | /ˈstrɛsfəl/ | adj. | causing worry or pressure | It was a stressful day at work. | |
| stretch | /strɛtʃ/ | v. | to make your body or a muscle longer and looser | I stretch before I go for a run. | |
| stripe | /straɪp/ | n. | a long, narrow line of color | The shirt has a blue stripe on it. | |
| Student | /ˈstuː.dənt/ | n. | A person who is studying | He is a university student. | |
| Study | /ˈstʌd.i/ | v. | To learn about a subject | I need to study for the test. | |
| styles | /staɪlz/ | n. | different ways of doing or making something | The store sells clothes in many styles. | |
| stylish | /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ | adj. | fashionable and attractive | She wore a stylish black coat. | |
| Subject | /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ | n. | An area of knowledge studied | My favorite subject is history. | |
| subtract | /səbˈtrækt/ | v. | to take one number away from another | Subtract 5 from 12 to get 7. | |
| Suburb | /ˈsʌbɜrb/ | n. | Residential area outside city | Live in the suburb. | |
| sudden | /ˈsʌdn/ | adj. | happening quickly and without warning | There was a sudden loud noise. | |
| suitable | /ˈsuːtəbəl/ | adj. | right for a particular purpose or person | This jacket is suitable for cool spring evenings. | |
| sum | /sʌm/ | n. | the result of adding numbers | The sum of 3 and 4 is 7. |
