B1 English Vocabulary

Below or underneath something; lower in rank

An unusual or disruptive event; arising as a result of something else

Restricted in size or scope; not extensive

Feeling pleased about one's achievements; having too high an opinion of oneself

To move steadily like a liquid; the continuous movement of fluid or things

To use carelessly; unwanted material or rubbish; discarded as useless

Only; nothing more than

A large quantity or body; involving large numbers of people or things

A scientific test; to carry out a test or try something new

Without any doubt; certainly

An explosive device; to attack with bombs

Very large in size or extent; heavy and solid

To decrease or worsen; a gradual deterioration

To put money or effort into something for future benefit

To uncover or reveal; to make vulnerable to something

Having a small width; to become or make smaller in extent

Firm and stable in shape; reliable; a substance with fixed shape and volume

Something accomplished successfully through effort; an accomplishment

To charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing; to blame

To refuse to accept or turn down; something discarded as unsatisfactory

The sensation of flavor; good judgment in aesthetics; to perceive flavor

A distinctive feature of a person or thing; typical or distinguishing

In a close manner; with careful attention

To make someone believe something or persuade them to act

The measurement from base to top; the highest or most intense point

Having a fine cutting edge; intelligent; a musical symbol raising a note by one semitone

To officially sanction; to have a positive opinion of

Homosexual, especially male; (older use) happy and lively

Having committed a crime; feeling remorse or shame

To obtain or gain something through effort; to come to possess

To take part in a contest or rivalry against others

A choice between two or more options; available as another option

Mutual action or exchange between people or things

The set of courses offered at a school or university

A sign conveying information; to communicate by a signal; notably important

Help or support given to someone

to consider or think of; respect or attention

Short for laboratory; a place for scientific research

To enclose in paper or fabric; a covering material or loose outer garment

Something of value owned by a person or organization; a useful quality or advantage

A mental disorder causing persistent sadness; a period of economic decline; a sunken area

Relating to the spirit or soul; a religious folk song

A communication addressed to God; an act of praying

A person who professionally reports or writes news

To believe someone is guilty without proof; a person under suspicion; regarded with distrust

A learned person or academic expert; a scholarship student

A statement or sign alerting someone to danger or trouble

The typical weather of a region; the general mood of a situation