Most common B1 words · 4

Vocabulary in this set

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

1. announce

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   /əˈnaʊns/

   To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

2. announcement

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   /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/

   An act of announcing, or giving notice.

   He raised his hand to make his announcement and said "Excuse me everyone, I have an announcement to make.

3. annoy

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   /əˈnɔɪ/

   A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.

4. annoyed

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   /əˈnɔɪd/

   Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.

5. annoying

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   Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.

   Vandals are really annoying.

6. apart

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   /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/

   Placed separately (in regard to space or time).

7. apologize

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   /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/

   (often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

   My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.

8. application

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   /aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

   The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

   The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.

9. appointment

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   /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/

   The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust

   His appointment was deemed suitable

10. appreciate

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    /əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/

    To be grateful or thankful for.

    I appreciate your efforts