B1 English Vocabulary List (CEFR)

noun · /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

The group of people who run a country

“The government built a new road here.”

noun · /riˈsɜrtʃ/

A careful study to learn new facts

“Her research is about ocean life.”

noun · /kəˈmjunəti/

A group of people who live in the same area

“Our community holds a fair every summer.”

noun · /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

Knowledge gained from doing something

“She has ten years of teaching experience.”

noun · /ˈɪndəstri/

The business of making products in factories

“The car industry employs many workers.”

noun · /səˈsaɪəti/

A large group of people who share laws and customs

“Modern society depends on the internet.”

adjective · /ˈævərɪdʒ/

Normal or usual

“He is a student of average height.”

noun · /əˈtɛnʃən/

The act of watching or listening carefully

“Please pay attention to the teacher.”

adjective · /ˈpɑpjələr/

Liked by many people

“Pizza is a popular food for kids.”

verb · /ˈtʃɑrdʒ/

To ask for a price for something

“The store charges ten dollars for that shirt.”

verb · /əˈlaʊ/

To let someone do something

“My parents allow me to stay up late.”

verb · /ɪkˈspɛkt/

To think that something will happen

“I expect the train to arrive soon.”

noun · /ˈprɛʃər/

A strong feeling of stress or worry

“He feels pressure from his boss at work.”

verb · /kənˈsɪdər/

To think about something carefully

“I am considering a new job.”

adjective · /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Important or large enough to have a noticeable effect

“There has been a significant improvement in her grades.”

noun · /ˈnɑlədʒ/

The information a person knows

“She has deep knowledge of history.”

noun · /ˌɑpərˈtunəti/

A chance to do something good or useful

“This job is a great opportunity to learn new skills.”

verb · /ɪˈmædʒən/

To form a picture of something in your mind

“Imagine living on a small island.”

noun · /ædˈvaɪs/

An idea about what someone should do

“My dad gave me good advice about jobs.”

noun · /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The tools or objects needed for a job

“The gym has new fitness equipment.”

adjective · /riˈspɑnsəbəl/

Being the person who must take care of something

“He is responsible for the whole team.”

noun · /ɪˈkɑnəmi/

The system by which a country manages its money and trade

“The country's economy has been growing steadily.”

noun · /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

The natural world around us, including air, water, and land

“We must protect the environment for future generations.”

adjective · /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Relating to customs or beliefs passed down over time

“We had a traditional meal for the holiday.”

noun · /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

A plan for how to spend money

“Our family has a monthly budget.”

noun · /ˌdʒɛnərˈeɪʃən/

All the people born around the same time

“My grandmother's generation grew up without phones.”

verb · /ɪmˈpruv/

To make something better

“I want to improve my English writing.”

verb · /ˈɪnfluəns/

To have an effect on someone or something

“Social media can influence people's opinions.”

noun · /ˈprɑˌɡrɛs/

Movement toward a goal

“She is making good progress in class.”

verb · /dɪˈvɛləp/

To grow or make something grow over time

“Children develop skills through play.”

verb · /səɡˈdʒɛst/

To give an idea for someone to think about

“I suggest we leave before dark.”

verb · /rəˈdus/

To make something smaller in size or amount

“We need to reduce our water use.”

verb · /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

To suggest something as a good choice

“I recommend this book to all my friends.”

verb · /əˈtʃiv/

To succeed in doing something after effort

“She worked hard to achieve her goals.”

verb · /əˈsum/

To believe something is true without proof

“Don't assume that everyone agrees with you.”

verb · /prəˈfɜr/

To like one thing more than another

“I prefer tea to coffee.”

verb · /dɪˈskraɪb/

To say what someone or something is like

“Can you describe the man you saw?”

verb · /ˈmænədʒ/

To be in charge of something

“He manages a small hotel by the sea.”

noun · /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

A time you have arranged to meet someone

“I have a doctor's appointment at two.”

verb · /ˈɑrɡju/

To speak angrily with someone

“They argue about money all the time.”

verb · /ɛnˈkɜrɪdʒ/

To give someone hope or support to do something

“My coach encouraged me to keep training.”

adjective · /ˈkɑnfədənt/

Sure about your ability to do something

“She feels confident before the exam.”

verb · /dɪˈskʌvər/

To find something for the first time

“Scientists discovered a new planet.”

noun · /ˈsæləri/

Money a person earns from their job each month

“Her salary went up last year.”

verb · /kənˈvɪns/

To make someone believe something

“He convinced me to try the food.”

verb · /kəmˈpleɪn/

To say you are not happy about something

“She complained about the cold food.”

noun · /pəˈluʃən/

Dirty air, water, or land caused by people

“Cars cause a lot of pollution in cities.”

noun · /ˈkɑnsəkwəns/

A result or effect of an action

“There are serious consequences for breaking the rules.”

verb · /nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt/

To discuss something to try to reach an agreement

“They negotiated a better salary with their employer.”

verb · /ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/

To plan and arrange something

“She organized the school trip.”