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B1 Intermediate English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| unnecessary | /ʌnˈnɛsəˌsɛri/ | adj. | not needed | It was unnecessary to buy another ticket. | |
| unpack | /ʌnˈpæk/ | v. | to take things out of a bag or box | I will unpack my suitcase tonight. | |
| unpleasant | /ʌnˈplɛzənt/ | adj. | not nice or enjoyable | The smell in the room was unpleasant. | |
| unsafe | /ʌnˈseɪf/ | adj. | not safe | The stairs are unsafe after the storm. | |
| unsure | /ʌnˈʃʊr/ | adj. | not certain | I am unsure about the answer. | |
| untidy | /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ | adj. | not neat or clean | His desk is always untidy. | |
| unwell | /ʌnˈwɛl/ | adj. | slightly ill | She felt unwell and went home early. | |
| up to | /ˈʌp tuː/ | phrase | as much as; until | The hotel can hold up to 200 guests. | |
| up to date | /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ | phrase | with the newest information | Please keep your contact details up to date. | |
| Update | /ˈʌpdeɪt/ | v. | Make something more modern | Update the app. | |
| Update | /ˈʌpˌdeɪt/ | v. | To make something more modern or suitable for use now | I need to update my phone's operating system. | |
| Upgrade | /ˈʌpɡreɪd/ | v. | Improve something | Upgrade your computer. | |
| Upload | /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ | v. | Send data to the internet | Upload your photo. | |
| Upload | /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ | v. | To copy or move programs or information to a larger computer system or to the internet | I will upload the photos to my blog. | |
| upon sth | /əˈpɑːn ˌsʌmθɪŋ/ | preposition phrase | on or after something; as soon as something happens | Upon arrival, please check in at the desk. | |
| urban | /ˈɝbən/ | adj. | related to a city | Urban areas often have heavy traffic in the morning. | |
| urge | /ɝdʒ/ | v. | to strongly advise someone | Doctors urge people to exercise more often. | |
| urgent | /ˈɝdʒənt/ | adj. | needing immediate attention or action | Please call me back because the matter is urgent. | |
| urgently | /ˈɝːdʒəntli/ | adv. | in a very important and immediate way | She urgently called for help. | |
| used to | /ˈjuːst tuː/ | phrase | did something regularly in the past, but not now | I used to live near the beach. | |
| User | /ˈjuːzər/ | n. | Person who uses something | User manual. | |
| Username | /ˈjuːzərˌneɪm/ | n. | Name used to log in | Type your username. | |
| Vaccine | /vækˈsiːn/ | n. | A substance put into a person's body to prevent them getting a disease | The flu vaccine is available at the clinic. | |
| Valley | /ˈvæli/ | n. | Low land between hills | Green valley. | |
| Value | /ˈvælju/ | n. | The amount of money that can be received for something | The value of the house has increased. |
