B1 English Vocabulary

by Emily Carter | Apr 12, 2025 | English Grammar in Use

What is B1 English Vocabulary?

B1 vocabulary refers to the intermediate level of English in the CEFR scale (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
At this level, learners can:

Handle everyday conversations and written communication
Understand texts on familiar topics (school, work, travel, etc.)
Express opinions and feelings clearly
Manage most situations when traveling in English-speaking countries

Learn more about B1 English Level Pre Intermediate.

B1 vocabulary focuses on practical, day-to-day words, useful phrasal verbs, and common idioms used in spoken and written English. Ideal for students preparing for GET (Global English Test), TOEFL, IELTS.

📚 500 Common B1 English Vocabulary Words (With Examples)

Here’s a useful word list for B1 learners, complete with meanings and sample sentences:

No.	Word	Definition	Example Sentence
1	Absolutely	Completely; without doubt	I absolutely agree with your decision about the project.
2	Academic	Relating to education and learning	The academic year starts in September at most schools.
3	Access	The ability to enter or use something	Students have access to the library until 10 PM.
4	Accommodation	A place to live or stay	We need to book accommodation for our vacation.
5	Account	A record of money; a report	Please check your bank account balance regularly.
6	Achievement	Something accomplished successfully	Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
7	Act	To behave in a particular way; a performance	The children must act responsibly during the field trip.
8	Addition	The action of adding; something added	The addition of new equipment improved the gym.
9	Admire	To respect and approve of someone	I admire her dedication to helping others.
10	Admit	To confess; to allow entry	He had to admit that he made a mistake.
11	Advanced	At a higher level; sophisticated	She enrolled in an advanced mathematics course.
12	Advise	To give suggestions or recommendations	The doctor will advise you about proper nutrition.
13	Afford	To have enough money for something	Many families cannot afford expensive vacations.
14	Age	How old someone is; a period of time	Children start school at the age of five.
15	Agent	A person who acts for another	The travel agent helped us plan our trip.
16	Agreement	A decision reached by two or more parties	The countries signed a trade agreement yesterday.
17	Ahead	In front; in the future	The traffic light is just ahead on the right.
18	Aim	A purpose or goal; to point	Her aim is to become a professional teacher.
19	Alarm	A warning signal; worry	The fire alarm woke everyone in the building.
20	Album	A collection of photographs or music	The wedding album contains beautiful family photos.
21	Alcohol	A type of drink; a chemical substance	The restaurant does not serve alcohol to minors.
22	Alternative	Another option; different	Walking is a healthy alternative to driving short distances.
23	Amazed	Very surprised	I was amazed by the beautiful sunset over the ocean.
24	Ambition	A strong desire to achieve something	His ambition is to start his own business.
25	Ambitious	Having strong desires for success	The ambitious student studies every evening after work.
26	Analyse	To examine something carefully	Scientists analyse data to understand climate change patterns.
27	Analysis	A detailed examination	The analysis of the survey results was very interesting.
28	Announce	To make a public statement	The principal will announce the exam results tomorrow.
29	Announcement	A public statement	The announcement about the new policy surprised everyone.
30	Annoy	To make someone slightly angry	Loud music can annoy the neighbors.
31	Annoyed	Feeling slightly angry	She was annoyed when the train was delayed.
32	Annoying	Causing slight anger	The annoying noise kept me awake all night.
33	Apart	Separated; not together	The two buildings are 100 meters apart.
34	Apologise	To say sorry	I must apologise for being late to the meeting.
35	Application	A formal request; a computer program	She submitted her job application last week.
36	Appointment	An arranged meeting	I have a doctor’s appointment at 3 PM.
37	Appreciate	To value or be grateful for	I really appreciate your help with this project.
38	Approximately	About; roughly	The journey takes approximately two hours by car.
39	Arrest	To catch and hold someone legally	Police arrest people who break the law.
40	Arrival	The action of coming to a place	The arrival of spring brings warmer weather.
41	Assignment	A task given to someone	The homework assignment is due next Friday.
42	Assist	To help someone	The nurse will assist the doctor during surgery.
43	Atmosphere	The air around Earth; the mood	The restaurant has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
44	Attach	To fasten or connect	Please attach your resume to the email.
45	Attitude	A way of thinking or feeling	A positive attitude helps you succeed in life.
46	Attract	To draw attention; to pull toward	Bright colors attract children’s attention quickly.
47	Attraction	Something interesting; the force of pulling	The main tourist attraction is the ancient castle.
48	Authority	The power to give orders	Teachers have authority over students in classrooms.
49	Average	Typical; the usual amount	The average temperature in summer is 25 degrees.
50	Award	A prize; to give a prize	She received an award for excellent academic performance.
51	Aware	Knowing about something	Parents should be aware of their children’s online activities.
52	Backwards	In the direction behind	He walked backwards to avoid the angry dog.
53	Bake	To cook in an oven	My grandmother likes to bake cookies for us.
54	Balance	Equal weight; to keep steady	Work-life balance is important for mental health.
55	Ban	To forbid officially	The city will ban smoking in all public places.
56	Bank	The side of a river; a financial institution	We sat on the bank of the river.
57	Base	The bottom part; to establish	The lamp has a heavy base to prevent falling.
58	Basic	Simple; fundamental	Everyone needs basic reading and writing skills.
59	Basis	The foundation; the main principle	Trust is the basis of any good relationship.
60	Battery	A device that stores electricity	The car battery died during the cold winter.
61	Battle	A fight; to struggle	The battle between the two armies lasted three days.
62	Beauty	The quality of being beautiful	The beauty of the mountains took our breath away.
63	Bee	A flying insect that makes honey	The bee flew from flower to flower in the garden.
64	Belief	Something you think is true	His belief in hard work helped him succeed.
65	Bell	A device that makes ringing sounds	The school bell rings at the end of each class.
66	Bend	To curve; to make curved	The road will bend to the left after the bridge.
67	Benefit	An advantage; to help	Regular exercise has many health benefits.
68	Better	More good; improved	This restaurant is better than the one we visited yesterday.
69	Bite	To cut with teeth	Be careful not to bite your tongue while eating.
70	Block	A solid piece; to stop	The apartment block has twenty floors.
71	Board	A flat piece of wood; to get on	Please write your name on the board.
72	Bomb	An explosive device	The bomb squad safely removed the suspicious package.
73	Border	The edge; the boundary between countries	We crossed the border between France and Spain.
74	Bother	To annoy; to make an effort	Don’t bother cooking tonight; let’s order pizza.
75	Branch	A part of a tree; a division	The bird built its nest on a high branch.
76	Brand	A type of product; a trademark	This brand of shoes is very popular with teenagers.
77	Brave	Showing courage	The brave firefighter saved the family from the fire.
78	Breath	Air in the lungs	Take a deep breath before diving into the pool.
79	Breathe	To take air into the lungs	It’s difficult to breathe at high altitudes.
80	Breathing	The process of taking in air	Deep breathing helps reduce stress and anxiety.
81	Bride	A woman getting married	The bride wore a beautiful white dress.
82	Bubble	A ball of air in liquid	Children love blowing soap bubbles in the garden.
83	Bury	To put underground	Pirates often bury treasure on remote islands.
84	Calm	Peaceful and quiet	The lake was calm and perfect for swimming.
85	Campaign	An organized effort	The environmental campaign raised awareness about pollution.
86	Campus	The grounds of a school or university	The university campus is beautiful in autumn.
87	Candidate	A person applying for a job or position	Each candidate must complete a written test.
88	Cap	A hat; a limit	He wore a baseball cap to protect from the sun.
89	Captain	The leader of a team or ship	The team captain motivated the players before the game.
90	Careless	Not paying attention; not careful	Careless driving causes many traffic accidents.
91	Category	A group or class	The books are organized by category in the library.
92	Ceiling	The top inside surface of a room	The ceiling in the old church is very high.
93	Celebration	A special event to mark an occasion	The graduation celebration lasted until midnight.
94	Central	In the middle; most important	The central library serves the entire city.
95	Centre	The middle point	The shopping centre has many stores and restaurants.
96	Ceremony	A formal event	The wedding ceremony was held in a beautiful garden.
97	Chain	Connected metal links	The bicycle chain needs oil to work properly.
98	Challenge	A difficult task	Learning a new language is always a challenge.
99	Champion	A winner; the best	She became the tennis champion after winning the tournament.
100	Channel	A television station; a waterway	We watched the news on the local television channel.
101	Comparison	The act of comparing things	The comparison between the two products shows clear differences.
102	Competitor	A person or company competing	Our main competitor offers similar services.
103	Competitive	Wanting to win; involving competition	The job market is very competitive these days.
104	Complaint	An expression of dissatisfaction	The hotel manager handled the customer’s complaint professionally.
105	Complex	Complicated; having many parts	The math problem was too complex for beginners.
106	Concentrate	To focus attention on something	Students need to concentrate during examinations.
107	Conclude	To end; to decide	The meeting will conclude at 5 PM today.
108	Conclusion	The end; a final decision	The conclusion of the story was very surprising.
109	Confident	Feeling sure about abilities	She felt confident about passing the driving test.
110	Confirm	To say that something is true	Please confirm your attendance at the wedding.
111	Confuse	To make unclear; to mix up	The complicated instructions confuse many students.
112	Confused	Not understanding clearly	I’m confused about the homework assignment.
113	Connection	A link between things	There’s a good train connection between the two cities.
114	Consequence	A result of an action	The consequence of not studying is failing the exam.
115	Consist	To be made up of	The team consists of twelve players.
116	Consume	To use up; to eat or drink	Electric cars consume less energy than petrol cars.
117	Consumer	A person who buys goods	Consumer rights protect people when shopping.
118	Contact	Communication; to get in touch	Please contact me if you have any questions.
119	Contain	To have inside; to include	This bottle contains one liter of water.
120	Content	Happy; the substance of something	She was content with her simple life.
121	Contest	A competition	The singing contest attracted many talented performers.
122	Continue	To keep going; to not stop	The rain will continue throughout the weekend.
123	Contract	A legal agreement	Both parties signed the employment contract.
124	Control	To manage; power over something	Parents should control their children’s screen time.
125	Conversation	A talk between people	We had an interesting conversation about travel.
126	Cook	To prepare food; a person who cooks	My mother taught me how to cook traditional dishes.
127	Cool	Not warm; fashionable	The cool breeze made the hot day more comfortable.
128	Copy	A duplicate; to make the same	Please make a copy of this document.
129	Corner	Where two lines meet	The post office is on the corner of Main Street.
130	Correct	Right; without mistakes	Please give the correct answer to the question.
131	Cost	The price; to require payment	The cost of living has increased significantly.
132	Count	To say numbers in order	Children learn to count from one to ten.
133	Country	A nation; rural areas	France is a beautiful country to visit.
134	Couple	Two people together; a few	The young couple got married last summer.
135	Course	A series of lessons; a direction	I’m taking a computer course at the local college.
136	Cover	To put over; to include	Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
137	Create	To make something new	Artists create beautiful works of art.
138	Creative	Having imagination; artistic	Creative thinking helps solve difficult problems.
139	Crime	An illegal act	The police work hard to prevent crime.
140	Crisis	A time of serious difficulty	The economic crisis affected many families.
141	Criticism	Comments about faults	Constructive criticism helps people improve their work.
142	Cross	To go from one side to another	Look both ways before you cross the street.
143	Crowd	A large group of people	A crowd gathered to watch the street performance.
144	Culture	The way of life of a group	Learning about different cultures is very interesting.
145	Cup	A container for drinking	Would you like a cup of tea or coffee?
146	Curious	Wanting to know about something	Children are naturally curious about everything around them.
147	Current	Happening now; a flow of water	The current situation requires immediate attention.
148	Customer	A person who buys things	Good customer service is important for business success.
149	Cut	To divide with a sharp tool	Please cut the cake into eight equal pieces.
150	Damage	Harm; to cause harm	The storm caused serious damage to many buildings.
151	Dance	To move to music	They learned to dance for their wedding.
152	Danger	Risk of harm	There is danger of flooding near the river.
153	Dangerous	Likely to cause harm	Driving too fast is dangerous for everyone.
154	Dark	Without light; not bright	It gets dark early in winter.
155	Data	Information; facts	The research data shows interesting patterns.
156	Date	A specific day; a social meeting	What’s today’s date?
157	Deal	An agreement; to handle	We made a deal to share the work equally.
158	Death	The end of life	The death of the famous actor saddened many fans.
159	Debate	A formal discussion	The political debate was broadcast on television.
160	Debt	Money that is owed	Student debt is a problem for many graduates.
161	Decide	To make a choice	We need to decide where to go for vacation.
162	Decision	A choice that is made	The decision to move was difficult for the family.
163	Declare	To announce officially	The government will declare the results tomorrow.
164	Decorate	To make beautiful	We decorate our house for Christmas every year.
165	Deep	Going far down; intense	The swimming pool is two meters deep.
166	Defeat	To win against; to beat	Our team managed to defeat the champions.
167	Degree	A unit of measurement; a qualification	She has a degree in computer science.
168	Delay	To make late; a period of waiting	Bad weather caused a delay in the flight schedule.
169	Deliver	To bring something to someone	The postman delivers letters every morning.
170	Demand	To ask for strongly	Workers demand better working conditions.
171	Department	A section of an organization	The sales department is on the third floor.
172	Depend	To rely on; to need	Children depend on their parents for everything.
173	Describe	To say what something is like	Can you describe the person you saw?
174	Description	Words that tell what something is like	The job description explains the duties clearly.
175	Design	A plan; to create	The architect’s design for the house is very modern.
176	Designer	A person who creates designs	The fashion designer creates beautiful clothes.
177	Desire	A strong wish	Her desire to help others led her to become a nurse.
178	Desk	A table for working	The student organized his books on the desk.
179	Despite	Although; in spite of	Despite the rain, we enjoyed our picnic.
180	Destroy	To damage completely	The fire destroyed the old wooden building.
181	Detail	A small piece of information	Please pay attention to every detail in the instructions.
182	Develop	To grow; to improve	Children develop language skills through practice.
183	Development	Growth; improvement	The development of technology changes our lives.
184	Device	A tool or machine	This device helps people with hearing problems.
185	Diet	The food someone usually eats	A healthy diet includes fruits and vegetables.
186	Difference	How things are not the same	There’s a big difference between the two schools.
187	Different	Not the same	Every person has different interests and hobbies.
188	Difficult	Hard to do	Learning to drive can be difficult at first.
189	Difficulty	A problem; something hard	She had difficulty understanding the foreign accent.
190	Direct	Straight; to guide	The direct route to the airport takes thirty minutes.
191	Direction	The way to go	Can you give me directions to the train station?
192	Director	A person who manages	The school director announced new policies.
193	Dirty	Not clean	Please wash your dirty clothes before packing.
194	Disappear	To go out of sight	The magician made the rabbit disappear.
195	Discover	To find something new	Scientists discover new species in the rainforest.
196	Discovery	Finding something new	The discovery of oil changed the country’s economy.
197	Discuss	To talk about	Let’s discuss the plans for the weekend.
198	Discussion	A conversation about something	The discussion about climate change was very informative.
199	Disease	An illness	Regular exercise helps prevent heart disease.
200	Display	To show; an exhibition	The museum displays ancient artifacts from Egypt.
201	Distance	The space between two points	The distance between our houses is five kilometers.
202	Distribute	To give out; to spread	Volunteers distribute food to homeless people.
203	District	An area of a city or country	The shopping district has many stores and restaurants.
204	Divide	To separate into parts	Please divide the students into two groups.
205	Document	An official paper	You need official documents to travel abroad.
206	Domestic	Related to home; within a country	Domestic flights are cheaper than international ones.
207	Double	Two times as much	The price of petrol has almost doubled this year.
208	Doubt	Uncertainty; to question	I have no doubt that she will succeed.
209	Download	To get files from the internet	Students can download course materials from the website.
210	Drama	A serious play; exciting events	The school drama club performs twice a year.
211	Draw	To make a picture; to attract	Children love to draw pictures of their families.
212	Dream	Images during sleep; a hope	My dream is to travel around the world.
213	Drive	To operate a car; motivation	Learning to drive gives you more independence.
214	Drop	To let fall; a small amount	Please don’t drop the expensive vase.
215	Drug	Medicine; an illegal substance	The doctor prescribed a new drug for her condition.
216	Due	Expected; owed	The library books are due next Friday.
217	During	Throughout the time of	We stayed inside during the thunderstorm.
218	Duty	A responsibility; a task	It’s every citizen’s duty to vote in elections.
219	Each	Every one individually	Each student must bring their own lunch.
220	Earn	To get money for work	She earns enough money to support her family.
221	Earth	The planet we live on; soil	Earth is the third planet from the sun.
222	Economic	Related to money and business	The economic situation is improving slowly.
223	Economy	The system of money and business	Tourism is important for the country’s economy.
224	Edge	The border; the sharp side	Be careful of the sharp edge of the knife.
225	Edit	To correct and improve writing	Please edit your essay before submitting it.
226	Education	Learning and teaching	Good education is important for everyone’s future.
227	Effect	A result; a change	The effect of exercise on health is very positive.
228	Effective	Working well; successful	This medicine is very effective against headaches.
229	Effort	Hard work; an attempt	Success requires effort and determination.
230	Election	Choosing leaders by voting	The presidential election will be held next month.
231	Electronic	Using electricity; digital	Electronic devices are part of modern life.
232	Element	A basic part; a chemical substance	Water contains two elements: hydrogen and oxygen.
233	Emergency	A dangerous situation needing quick action	Call 911 in case of emergency.
234	Emotion	A feeling	Love is a powerful human emotion.
235	Emotional	Related to feelings	The movie was very emotional and made everyone cry.
236	Employee	A person who works for someone	The company has over 500 employees.
237	Employer	A person or company that gives jobs	A good employer cares about worker safety.
238	Employment	Having a job; work	Full employment is the government’s goal.
239	Empty	Having nothing inside	The empty bottle can be recycled.
240	Enable	To make possible	Technology enables people to work from home.
241	Encourage	To give support and confidence	Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
242	End	The final part; to finish	The movie has a happy end.
243	Enemy	A person who opposes you	In war, soldiers fight against the enemy.
244	Energy	Power; the ability to be active	Solar panels convert sunlight into energy.
245	Engine	A machine that produces power	The car engine needs regular maintenance.
246	Engineer	A person who designs machines	The engineer designed a new bridge.
247	Enjoy	To like; to have pleasure	I enjoy reading books in my free time.
248	Enormous	Very large	The enormous elephant impressed all the visitors.
249	Enough	As much as needed	Do we have enough food for everyone?
250	Enter	To go into	Please enter the building through the main door.
251	Entertainment	Activities for enjoyment	The hotel offers various entertainment for guests.
252	Entire	Whole; complete	She read the entire book in one day.
253	Environment	The natural world around us	We must protect the environment for future generations.
254	Environmental	Related to the environment	Environmental protection is everyone’s responsibility.
255	Equal	The same; having the same value	All people are equal regardless of their background.
256	Equipment	Tools and machines needed for work	The gym has modern exercise equipment.
257	Error	A mistake	There’s an error in the calculation.
258	Escape	To get away from danger	The prisoners tried to escape from jail.
259	Especially	Particularly; more than usual	I love all fruits, especially strawberries.
260	Essential	Very important; necessary	Water is essential for all life on Earth.
261	Establish	To start; to set up	They plan to establish a new school.
262	Estate	Property; land and buildings	The real estate market is very active.
263	Estimate	To guess the amount; a rough calculation	Can you estimate how long the journey will take?
264	European	From or about Europe	Many European countries use the euro currency.
265	Even	Flat; including	Even children can understand this simple explanation.
266	Evening	The time between afternoon and night	We usually have dinner in the evening.
267	Event	Something that happens	The wedding was a very special event.
268	Eventually	Finally; in the end	She eventually found her lost keys.
269	Ever	At any time	Have you ever been to Japan?
270	Every	Each one without exception	Every student must complete the assignment.
271	Evidence	Proof; facts that show something is true	The police found evidence at the crime scene.
272	Exact	Completely correct; precise	What’s the exact time of the meeting?
273	Exactly	Precisely; completely	That’s exactly what I was thinking.
274	Exam	A test	The final exam will be next week.
275	Examination	A detailed test or check	The doctor’s examination showed no problems.
276	Example	Something that shows what others are like	Can you give me an example of a compound sentence?
277	Excellent	Very good; outstanding	She did excellent work on the project.
278	Exchange	To give and receive; to trade	Students can exchange books with each other.
279	Excited	Very happy and enthusiastic	The children were excited about the school trip.
280	Exciting	Causing excitement	The football match was very exciting.
281	Excuse	A reason for doing something wrong	Being sick is a valid excuse for missing school.
282	Exercise	Physical activity; practice	Regular exercise keeps you healthy and strong.
283	Exhibition	A public display	The art exhibition features local artists.
284	Exist	To be real; to live	Do you think aliens exist on other planets?
285	Exit	A way out; to leave	The emergency exit is at the back of the building.
286	Expand	To become larger; to grow	The company plans to expand into new markets.
287	Expect	To think something will happen	I expect the weather to improve tomorrow.
288	Experience	Knowledge from doing things; to feel	Work experience helps you get better jobs.
289	Experiment	A scientific test	The chemistry experiment produced interesting results.
290	Expert	A person with special knowledge	The computer expert fixed the problem quickly.
291	Explain	To make clear; to give reasons	Can you explain how this machine works?
292	Explanation	The act of explaining	The teacher’s explanation was very clear.
293	Explore	To travel and discover	We plan to explore the ancient ruins.
294	Export	To sell goods to other countries	The country exports coffee and bananas.
295	Express	To show feelings; to say	She expressed her gratitude for the help.
296	Expression	A way of showing feelings	His facial expression showed confusion.
297	Extra	Additional; more than usual	We need extra chairs for the meeting.
298	Extreme	Very great; at the limit	Extreme weather conditions can be dangerous.
299	Extremely	Very; to a great degree	The test was extremely difficult.
300	Eye	The organ of sight	She has beautiful blue eyes.
301	Face	The front of the head; to deal with	She has a friendly face and a warm smile.
302	Facility	A building or service; ease	The sports facility has a swimming pool and gym.
303	Fact	Something that is true	It’s a fact that exercise improves health.
304	Factor	Something that influences a result	Weather is an important factor in farming.
305	Factory	A building where goods are made	The car factory employs thousands of workers.
306	Fail	To not succeed	If you don’t study, you will fail the exam.
307	Failure	Lack of success	Failure is often a step toward success.
308	Fair	Just and reasonable; a public event	The teacher gave everyone a fair chance.
309	Faith	Strong belief; trust	She has faith that everything will work out.
310	Fall	To drop down; autumn	Leaves fall from trees in autumn.
311	False	Not true; wrong	The statement about the weather was false.
312	Familiar	Well-known; recognizable	The song sounds familiar to me.
313	Family	Parents and children; relatives	Family is the most important thing in life.
314	Famous	Well-known by many people	The famous actor visited our city.
315	Fan	A person who likes something; a cooling device	She’s a big fan of classical music.
316	Far	At a great distance	How far is it to the nearest hospital?
317	Farm	Land used for growing crops	The farm produces vegetables and fruits.
318	Farmer	A person who works on a farm	The farmer grows corn and wheat.
319	Fashion	Popular style of clothes	Fashion changes every season.
320	Fast	Quick; moving rapidly	The fast train reaches the city in two hours.
321	Fat	Having too much body weight; thick	Eating too much sugar can make you fat.
322	Father	A male parent	My father taught me how to ride a bicycle.
323	Fault	A mistake; responsibility for something wrong	The accident was not the driver’s fault.
324	Fear	The feeling of being afraid	Many people have a fear of flying.
325	Feature	A characteristic; an important part	The main feature of the phone is its camera.
326	Fee	Money paid for a service	The entrance fee to the museum is ten dollars.
327	Feed	To give food to	Don’t feed the animals in the zoo.
328	Feel	To experience an emotion; to touch	I feel happy when I listen to music.
329	Feeling	An emotion	She had a strange feeling about the situation.
330	Female	A woman or girl; relating to women	The female students performed better in the test.
331	Festival	A celebration; a special event	The music festival attracts thousands of visitors.
332	Few	Not many; a small number	Only a few people came to the meeting.
333	Field	An area of land; a subject of study	The farmer planted corn in the field.
334	Fight	To struggle against; a battle	Brothers sometimes fight but they still love each other.
335	Figure	A number; a shape; to understand	Can you figure out the answer to this problem?
336	File	A collection of papers; a computer document	Please put the documents in the correct file.
337	Fill	To make full	Please fill the glass with water.
338	Film	A movie; a thin layer	We watched an interesting film last night.
339	Final	Last; at the end	The final exam is next week.
340	Finally	At last; in the end	We finally arrived at our destination.
341	Finance	Money matters; to provide money	The bank will finance the new house purchase.
342	Financial	Related to money	The family faced serious financial problems.
343	Find	To discover; to locate	I can’t find my keys anywhere.
344	Fine	Good; thin; a penalty	The weather is fine for a picnic.
345	Finger	One of the five parts of the hand	She pointed with her finger at the map.
346	Finish	To complete; to end	What time do you finish work today?
347	Fire	Burning flames; to dismiss from a job	The fire destroyed the old building.
348	Firm	Strong and solid; a business company	The handshake was firm and confident.
349	First	Before all others; number one	This is my first time visiting this country.
350	Fish	An animal that lives in water	We caught several fish in the lake.
351	Fit	Healthy; to be the right size	Regular exercise helps you stay fit.
352	Fix	To repair; to attach firmly	Can you fix my broken bicycle?
353	Flag	A piece of cloth representing a country	The national flag flies above the building.
354	Flat	Level and smooth; an apartment	The table has a flat surface.
355	Flight	A journey by air	Our flight to Paris leaves at 8 AM.
356	Floor	The bottom surface of a room	Please don’t walk on the wet floor.
357	Flow	To move like water; a steady movement	The river flows into the sea.
358	Flower	The colorful part of a plant	She gave him a beautiful red flower.
359	Fly	To move through the air; an insect	Birds fly south for the winter.
360	Focus	To concentrate; the center of attention	Please focus on your studies.
361	Folk	People; traditional	Folk music tells stories of ordinary people.
362	Follow	To go after; to obey	Please follow the instructions carefully.
363	Food	Things we eat	Healthy food gives you energy.
364	Foot	The part of the leg we stand on	She hurt her foot while running.
365	Football	A sport played with a ball	Football is the most popular sport worldwide.
366	Force	Power; to make someone do something	The strong wind had great force.
367	Foreign	From another country	Learning foreign languages is very useful.
368	Forest	A large area with many trees	The forest is home to many wild animals.
369	Forever	For all time; always	True friendship lasts forever.
370	Forget	To not remember	Don’t forget to bring your passport.
371	Form	A shape; a document; to create	Please fill out this application form.
372	Format	The way something is arranged	The report should be in PDF format.
373	Former	Previous; earlier	The former president visited the school.
374	Fortune	Luck; a large amount of money	Good fortune helped him succeed in business.
375	Forward	Toward the front; ahead	Please move forward to the front of the line.
376	Found	Past tense of find; to establish	She found her lost wallet in the car.
377	Foundation	The base of a building; an organization	The house has a strong concrete foundation.
378	Frame	A border around a picture; the structure	The photograph looks nice in the wooden frame.
379	Free	Not costing money; not restricted	The museum entrance is free on Sundays.
380	Freedom	The state of being free	Freedom of speech is a basic human right.
381	Fresh	New; not old	Fresh vegetables taste better than frozen ones.
382	Friend	A person you like and know well	A good friend is always there when you need help.
383	Friendly	Kind and pleasant	The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful.
384	Friendship	The relationship between friends	Their friendship has lasted for twenty years.
385	Front	The forward part; the beginning	Please sit in the front row.
386	Fruit	The sweet part of a plant	Eating fruit every day is good for health.
387	Full	Containing as much as possible	The glass is full of water.
388	Fun	Enjoyment; amusing	The party was great fun for everyone.
389	Function	The purpose; to work	The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
390	Fund	Money for a purpose; to provide money	The scholarship fund helps poor students.
391	Funny	Causing laughter; strange	The comedian told very funny jokes.
392	Furniture	Tables, chairs, and other movable objects	The new furniture makes the room look modern.
393	Future	The time that will come	What are your plans for the future?
394	Game	An activity with rules; a sport	Chess is a game that requires strategy.
395	Garden	An area for growing plants	The garden is full of beautiful flowers.
396	Gas	A substance like air; fuel for cars	The car needs gas to run.
397	Gate	A movable barrier; an entrance	Please close the garden gate behind you.
398	Gather	To collect; to come together	The family will gather for Christmas dinner.
399	General	Common; not specific; a military leader	The general opinion is that the plan will work.
400	Generate	To produce; to create	Solar panels generate electricity from sunlight.
401	Generation	People born around the same time	The younger generation uses technology differently.
402	Gentle	Kind and soft	The nurse was very gentle with the patient.
403	Gift	A present	She received many gifts for her birthday.
404	Girl	A female child	The little girl played with her toys.
405	Give	To hand over; to provide	Please give me your phone number.
406	Glass	A transparent material; a drinking container	The window is made of strong glass.
407	Global	Worldwide; affecting the whole world	Global warming affects all countries.
408	Goal	An aim; a target	My goal is to learn three languages.
409	Gold	A precious yellow metal	The ring is made of pure gold.
410	Good	Of high quality; positive	This is a good book for learning English.
411	Government	The group that rules a country	The government announced new education policies.
412	Grade	A level; a mark for work	She got a good grade on her math test.
413	Graduate	To complete studies; a person who has finished studies	He will graduate from university next year.
414	Grand	Large and impressive	The grand hotel has 500 rooms.
415	Grant	To give officially; money given for a purpose	The university will grant her a scholarship.
416	Grass	Green plants that cover the ground	The children played on the soft grass.
417	Great	Very good; large	We had a great time at the party.
418	Green	The color of grass	Green vegetables are very healthy.
419	Ground	The surface of the earth	The ball fell to the ground.
420	Group	A number of people or things together	The study group meets every Tuesday.
421	Grow	To become bigger; to develop	Children grow quickly during their teenage years.
422	Growth	The process of growing	Economic growth creates more jobs.
423	Guard	To protect; a person who protects	Security guards protect the building at night.
424	Guess	To give an answer without being sure	Can you guess how old I am?
425	Guest	A visitor; someone staying at a hotel	The hotel guest complained about the noise.
426	Guide	A person who shows the way; to lead	The tour guide explained the history of the castle.
427	Gun	A weapon that shoots bullets	Police officers carry guns for protection.
428	Guy	An informal word for man	That guy over there is my brother.
429	Hair	The threads that grow on the head	She has long, beautiful hair.
430	Half	One of two equal parts	Half of the students passed the exam.
431	Hall	A large room; a corridor	The concert hall can seat 2,000 people.
432	Hand	The part of the arm with fingers	Please raise your hand if you have a question.
433	Handle	To deal with; the part you hold	Can you handle this difficult situation?
434	Hang	To attach from above	Please hang your coat in the closet.
435	Happen	To occur; to take place	What will happen if it rains tomorrow?
436	Happy	Feeling joy; pleased	The children were happy to see their grandparents.
437	Hard	Difficult; not soft	The math problem was very hard to solve.
438	Harm	Damage; to hurt	Smoking can harm your health.
439	Hat	A covering for the head	He wore a hat to protect from the sun.
440	Hate	To dislike very much	I hate getting up early in the morning.
441	Head	The top part of the body; to lead	She nodded her head in agreement.
442	Health	The condition of the body	Good health is more important than money.
443	Healthy	In good health; good for health	Eating vegetables helps you stay healthy.
444	Hear	To receive sounds through the ears	Can you hear the music from next door?
445	Heart	The organ that pumps blood; emotions	Exercise is good for your heart.
446	Heat	Warmth; to make warm	The heat from the fire warmed the room.
447	Heavy	Having great weight	The box is too heavy for me to lift.
448	Height	How tall something is	What’s the height of that building?
449	Help	To assist; aid	Can you help me carry these books?
450	Hero	A brave person; someone admired	The firefighter was a hero for saving the family.
451	Hide	To put out of sight; to conceal	The children like to hide behind the trees.
452	High	Tall; at a great level	The airplane flew high above the clouds.
453	Hill	A raised area of land	We climbed to the top of the hill.
454	History	Past events; the study of the past	History teaches us about previous civilizations.
455	Hit	To strike; to reach	The ball hit the window and broke it.
456	Hold	To grasp; to contain	Please hold my hand while we cross the street.
457	Holiday	A vacation; a special day	We’re going to Spain for our summer holiday.
458	Home	The place where you live	There’s no place like home.
459	Hope	To wish for; expectation	I hope the weather will be nice tomorrow.
460	Horse	A large animal used for riding	The horse galloped across the field.
461	Hospital	A place for treating sick people	She works as a nurse in the local hospital.
462	Hot	Having high temperature	The coffee is too hot to drink.
463	Hotel	A place where travelers stay	The hotel has a swimming pool and restaurant.
464	Hour	A period of 60 minutes	The meeting will last for one hour.
465	House	A building where people live	They bought a new house near the school.
466	Human	A person; relating to people	Human beings need food, water, and shelter.
467	Hundred	The number 100	There are one hundred students in the school.
468	Hungry	Wanting food	I’m hungry; let’s have lunch.
469	Hunt	To chase and catch animals	Lions hunt other animals for food.
470	Hurry	To move quickly; to rush	We need to hurry or we’ll be late.
471	Hurt	To cause pain; to be in pain	Did you hurt yourself when you fell?
472	Husband	A married man	Her husband works in a bank.
473	Ice	Frozen water	The ice on the lake is thick enough for skating.
474	Idea	A thought; a plan	That’s a great idea for the party.
475	Identify	To recognize; to name	Can you identify the person in this photograph?
476	Image	A picture; a mental picture	The image on the screen is very clear.
477	Imagine	To form a picture in the mind	Can you imagine living on the moon?
478	Impact	A strong effect; to hit	The new law will have a big impact on education.
479	Important	Having great value; significant	It’s important to eat healthy food.
480	Improve	To make better	Regular practice will improve your English.
481	Include	To contain; to have as part	The price includes breakfast and dinner.
482	Income	Money received regularly	His income increased after the promotion.
483	Increase	To become larger; to grow	The population of the city continues to increase.
484	Indeed	Really; in fact	The test was indeed very difficult.
485	Independent	Free; not controlled by others	Young adults want to be independent from their parents.
486	Industry	Manufacturing; a type of business	The car industry employs many people.
487	Information	Facts; knowledge	The internet provides access to unlimited information.
488	Initial	First; at the beginning	The initial plan was changed several times.
489	Inside	In the interior; within	It’s warm inside the house.
490	Instead	In place of; rather than	Let’s walk instead of taking the bus.
491	Instruction	Teaching; directions	Please follow the instructions carefully.
492	Interest	Curiosity; money paid for borrowing	She has a strong interest in music.
493	International	Between countries; worldwide	The international conference attracted many delegates.
494	Internet	The global computer network	Most people use the internet every day.
495	Interview	A formal meeting for questions	She has a job interview tomorrow morning.
496	Investment	Money put into something to make profit	Education is the best investment for the future.
497	Invite	To ask someone to come	We’d like to invite you to our wedding.
498	Island	Land surrounded by water	The island has beautiful beaches and clear water.
499	Issue	A problem; a topic	Climate change is an important global issue.
500	Item	A single thing; an object	Each item in the store has a price tag.

🧠 How Many Words Are in B1 Vocabulary?

At the B1 level, you’re likely to understand and use around 2,500–3,000 word families, including:

Common verbs and adjectives
Useful phrasal verbs
Everyday nouns
High-frequency idioms and expressions

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✍️ How to Learn B1 English Vocabulary Easily

✅ Read simple texts:

Graded readers (B1-level books)
News websites with simplified English (e.g., Breaking News English)

✅ Watch and listen:

English shows with subtitles
Podcasts made for intermediate learners

✅ Practice vocabulary in context:

Write short paragraphs using new words
Speak or record yourself using new vocabulary

✅ Use flashcards & apps:

Quizlet, Memrise, and Duolingo
Word of the day apps

✅ Join online speaking groups or take quizzes

Use the new vocabulary in real conversations and games!

B1 English Vocabulary Quiz – Test Your Intermediate English!

Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) for each question.

1. What does “borrow” mean?

A) To give away
B) To lend
C) To take something temporarily
D) To return

2. She is very polite.

A) Angry
B) Rude
C) Kind and respectful
D) Nervous

3. They will arrive at 6 PM.

A) Go away
B) Come to a place
C) Start something
D) Call someone

4. I always carry a water bottle.

A) Drop
B) Hold and move something
C) Fill
D) Lose

5. Which word means to talk about something in detail?

A) Laugh
B) Eat
C) Describe
D) Wait

6. He is tired after work.

A) Rested
B) Bored
C) Sleepy or exhausted
D) Hungry

7. She invited me to the party.

A) Ignored
B) Helped
C) Asked to come
D) Paid

8. What does “easy” mean?

A) Difficult
B) Simple
C) Boring
D) Important

9. I need to improve my English.

A) Forget
B) Make better
C) Stop
D) Change

10. He forgot my birthday.

A) Remembered
B) Ignored
C) Didn’t remember
D) Celebrated

11. What does “expensive” mean?

A) Tastes good
B) Costs a lot of money
C) Very cheap
D) Small in size

12. She’s very friendly.

A) Shy
B) Nice and sociable
C) Loud
D) Quiet

13. I can’t find my phone.

A) Look for and get
B) Call
C) Buy
D) Break

14. What does “message” mean?

A) A book
B) A phone
C) A written or spoken note
D) A job

15. I often travel for work.

A) Move from one place to another
B) Cook food
C) Type emails
D) Write books

16. She wants to learn Spanish.

A) Forget
B) Teach
C) Study and understand
D) Avoid

17. My neighbor is very kind.

A) Teacher
B) Friend
C) Person who lives near you
D) Coworker

18. What does “dangerous” mean?

A) Safe
B) Risky or harmful
C) Important
D) Boring

19. He’s very busy this week.

A) Lazy
B) Free
C) Has a lot to do
D) Happy

20. I’m afraid of snakes.

A) Love
B) Curious
C) Not sure
D) Scared

✅ Answer Key

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is B1 English good enough to live abroad?
✅ Yes, B1 is enough for basic day-to-day communication, travel, and simple work tasks.

Q: What English test matches B1 level?
📝 Tests like Cambridge PET, IELTS (around Band 4–5), and TOEFL (score 42–71) reflect B1 ability.

Q: How do I move from B1 to B2?
📈 Learn more topic-specific vocabulary, practice reading and writing regularly, and immerse yourself in English.

Conclusion

B1 English vocabulary is your foundation for fluency. At this stage, you’re becoming more confident in using English in real-life situations — whether it’s at work, school, or traveling.

Keep practicing, use new words often, and grow your confidence daily!

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