B1 English Vocabulary — Page 5
Curated CEFR B1 English words for essay writing, professional communication, and competitive exams.
Vocabulary Levels
B1 Words — Page 5 by Category (40 words)
Family & People (1)
School & Education (4)
Work & Jobs (4)
Time & Dates (1)
Body & Health (1)
Weather & Nature (4)
Feelings & Emotions (5)
Grammar Function Words (1)
Law, Politics & Society (1)
Science & Research (1)
Sports & Entertainment (2)
B1 Level Exam Equivalents
Approximate scores that correspond to CEFR B1 in the most common English exams:
| Exam | B1 equivalent |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English | B1 Preliminary (PET) |
| IELTS | Band 4.0–5.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 42–71 |
| PTE Academic | 43–58 |
| TOEIC Listening & Reading | 550+ |
Score equivalents are approximate and for guidance only. SophDict is not affiliated with Cambridge English, IELTS, ETS, or Pearson.
Frequently Asked Questions about B1 Vocabulary
What does CEFR level B1 mean?
B1 is the Intermediate level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A learner at B1 can deal with most situations while travelling and describe experiences, events, and opinions.
What is the CEFR?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard that describes language ability on a six-level scale: A1 and A2 (basic user), B1 and B2 (independent user), and C1 and C2 (proficient user).
Which exams require B1 level vocabulary?
CEFR B1 corresponds approximately to Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. Learning the words on this list helps you reach that level in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
What IELTS band is B1?
CEFR B1 is roughly equivalent to IELTS band 4.0–5.0.
What TOEFL score is B1?
CEFR B1 is roughly equivalent to a TOEFL iBT score of 42–71 and a PTE Academic score of 43–58.
How many words are in the B1 vocabulary list?
SophDict's B1 list contains 648 words, divided into 17 pages of up to 40 words in alphabetical order.
Which B1 words are on page 5?
Page 5 contains 40 words, from "doubt" to "experienced", including doubt, dust, duty, earthquake, eastern, economic, economy, edge, editor, educate.
What topics do the words in this B1 page cover?
The words are grouped by topic, including Feelings & Emotions (doubt, embarrassed, embarrassing); School & Education (editor, educate, educated); Work & Jobs (duty, employment, engineering); Weather & Nature (dust, earthquake, environment); Common Actions / Verbs (encourage, escape, examine).
How can I learn B1 vocabulary effectively?
Study a page at a time: open each word to read its definitions, example sentences, synonyms, and antonyms, listen to the pronunciation, and review the words with flashcards. Grouping words by topic also helps you remember them in context.
What comes after B1?
After B1, continue with the B2 vocabulary list at https://www.sophdict.com/formal-b2/1 to keep building your English level.