B1 Preliminary Vocabulary List

Vocabulary practice flashcards generated from the B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools topic vocabulary lists published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

smartphone

A mobile telephone with integrated internet access and software capabilities, featured under Communications and Technology.

social media

Websites and applications enabling users to create and share content or participate in social networking.

go (with/together) (phr v)

A phrasal verb meaning to match, combine well, or look suitable when worn or placed together.

fit (v)

To be the correct size, shape, or measurement for someone or something.

fold (v)

To bend one part of a material or garment over another part.

old-fashioned (adj)

Describing clothing, styles, or ideas that belong to a past era and are no longer modern.

download (n & v)

As a verb, to copy data or files from the internet or network onto a device; as a noun, the downloaded data itself.

click (v)

To press a button on a computer mouse or tap a touch-sensitive interface.

sign up (v)

To register, enroll, or join an online service, program, or organization.

break(time)

A short pause or rest period between classes or working hours.

break up

To end a school term or educational session for a vacation period.

practice (n)

The noun form representing repeated execution or training to acquire or improve a skill.

practise (v)

The verb form meaning to perform an activity or skill repeatedly to become proficient.

act (v)

To perform a role in a play, movie, or theatrical production.

match (v)

To correspond with, complement, or compete against another entity.

bake (v)

To prepare food using dry heat inside an oven.

barbecue (n & v)

As a noun, an outdoor meal or grill apparatus; as a verb, to cook food outdoors on a grill.

boil (v)

To cook food in liquid that has reached its boiling temperature.

bitter (adj)

Having a sharp, harsh taste that is not sweet.

slice (n)

A thin, flat portion cut off from a larger piece of food.

bleed (v)

To lose blood from an injury or vascular incision.

cough (n & v)

As a verb, to expel air from the lungs abruptly with a sharp sound; as a noun, the physical act or sound produced.

patient (n)

A person receiving medical examination, care, or treatment.

rest (n & v)

As a noun, a period of relaxation or relief from exertion; as a verb, to cease work or physical activity.

heat (v)

To raise the temperature of something or make it warm.

upstairs (adv)

Located on or moving toward a higher floor of a building.

fall (Am Eng)

The American English term corresponding to the season of autumn.

petrol (Br Eng)

The British English term for refined liquid petroleum used as vehicle fuel (gas in American English).

cost (n & v)

As a noun, the amount of money required to purchase something; as a verb, to require a specific payment or expenditure.

close (v)

To shut or shut down operations at a shop or establishment.

catch (v)

To intercept and hold a moving object in flight.

climb (v)

To ascend or move up an elevation using hands and feet.

coach (n)

A trainer or instructor who leads athletic individuals or teams.

kick (v)

To strike or propel an object forcefully with the foot.

pitch (n)

A designated ground area marked for playing sports such as football or rugby.

park (v)

To bring a motor vehicle to a stop and leave it at a specific location.

return (n & v)

As a noun, a ticket for a round trip or the act of coming back; as a verb, to go back to a location.

sail (v)

To navigate or travel across water in a boat or ship.

employ (v)

To give paid work or employment to a person.

officer (e.g. prison/police)

A person holding a position of authority within a civil service, law enforcement, or institutional context.