Inglés B1: Vocabulario clave

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achieve

She worked very hard to achieve her goal of passing the exam.

advice

My teacher gave me useful advice on how to improve my speaking.

afford

I would love to buy a new laptop, but I cannot afford it right now.

agree

We do not always agree with each other, but we are still good friends.

annoyed

He felt annoyed because the train arrived half an hour late.

apologize

You should apologize to your sister for breaking her sunglasses.

apply

I decided to apply for the summer job at the local library.

arrange

Can we arrange a meeting for next Tuesday afternoon?

avoid

Try to avoid driving during the rush hour if you want to save time.

behavior

The headteacher praised the students for their excellent behavior.

borrow

May I borrow your pen for a minute to sign this form?

complain

Several customers decided to complain about the cold food.

confident

She feels confident that she will do well in the interview.

convenient

Living near the metro station is very convenient for commuters.

crowded

The shopping center was too crowded on Saturday afternoon.

decision

It took him a long time to make a decision about his university course.

delay

Bad weather caused a long delay at the airport yesterday.

delicious

My grandmother prepared a delicious dinner for the entire family.

depend on

Our weekend plans will depend on whether it rains or not.

describe

Can you describe the man you saw leaving the building?

disappointed

We were disappointed when the outdoor concert was cancelled.

discover

Scientists continue to discover new species in deep oceans.

embarrassed

I felt so embarrassed when I forgot my colleague's name.

encourage

My parents always encourage me to try new hobbies.

environment

Recycling plastic helps protect the natural environment.

equipment

Make sure you bring the right safety equipment for hiking.

experience

She has five years of experience working in customer service.

frightened

The little boy was frightened by the loud thunder during the storm.

generous

It was very generous of him to pay for everyone's lunch.

improve

Reading English books every day helped him improve his vocabulary.

include

Does the total price include breakfast and free parking?

influence

Friends can have a strong influence on your everyday habits.

injure

Be careful not to injure your back when lifting heavy boxes.

invitation

We received an invitation to their wedding next month.

jealous

He felt jealous when his brother received a brand new bicycle.

lend

Could you lend me twenty pounds until tomorrow morning?

manage

Did you manage to finish your essay before the deadline?

mention

Did she mention what time the party would start tonight?

necessary

It is not necessary to print your ticket if you have it on your phone.

notice

Did you notice the strange poster hanging on the wall?

opportunity

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to learn a new language.

patient

Teachers need to be patient when explaining difficult grammar.

persuade

She managed to persuade her friend to join the fitness club.

polite

It is polite to say thank you whenever someone holds the door.

polluted

Many big cities suffer from heavily polluted air in winter.

prefer

I prefer travelling by train because it is more relaxing than flying.

prevent

Wearing a seatbelt helps prevent serious injuries in accidents.

promise

He made a promise to call his mother as soon as he landed.

protect

Sunscreen helps protect your skin from harmful sunlight.

provide

The hotel will provide clean towels and bed sheets for every guest.

receive

I was thrilled to receive an email confirming my new job.

recommend

Which restaurant would you recommend for an authentic Italian meal?

refuse

He had to refuse the offer because the salary was too low.

remind

Please remind me to set my alarm before going to sleep.

repair

The mechanic said it would take two hours to repair the car.

responsible

Who is responsible for locking the office doors at the end of the day?

sensible

Buying a warm coat before winter starts is a sensible idea.

suitable

This movie is not suitable for young children due to scary scenes.

warn

The radio announcer warned drivers about heavy snow on the highway.