Most common B1 words · 3

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Learn high-frequency B1 words for everyday understanding and conversation.

1. alarm

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   /əˈlɑːm/

   A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.

2. album

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   /ˈælbəm/

   A book specially designed to keep photographs, stamps, or autographs.

3. alcohol

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   /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/

   Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).

4. alcoholic

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   /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/

   Of or pertaining to alcohol.

5. alternative

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   /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/

   Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.

   an alternative proposition

6. amazed

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   /əˈmeɪzd/

   Astonished; confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised. The following adposition may be: at, with or by.

7. ambition

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   /æmˈbɪ.ʃən/

   Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.

   My son, John, wants to be a firefighter very much. He has a lot of ambition.

8. ambitious

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   /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

   (of a person or their character) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.

   an ambitious person

9. analyse

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   To subject to analysis.

10. analysis

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    /əˈnælɪsɪs/

    Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).