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English Vocabulary: B1–C1 & IELTS— MintDeck

170 cards for learners moving from intermediate to advanced English. Five sections cover B1 core vocabulary, B2 academic and topic words, C1 advanced vocabulary, the most useful phrasal verbs, and idioms and collocations for IELTS speaking. Every card pairs a plain-English definition with a natural example sentence so you learn each word in context — not in isolation.

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Topics covered

B1 Core Vocabulary

Everyday high-frequency words for intermediate learners

40 cards

B2 Academic & Topic Vocabulary

Words for essays, reports, and upper-intermediate exams

40 cards

C1 Advanced Vocabulary

Precise, advanced words for fluent expression

35 cards

Phrasal Verbs

The everyday phrasal verbs learners struggle with most

30 cards

Idioms & Collocations

Natural phrases and word pairings for IELTS speaking

25 cards

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English word, phrasal verb, or phrase

e.g. Once in a blue moon

Back

Definition + example sentence

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To agree to take or receive something offered Example: She accepted the job offer immediately.

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Achieve

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To succeed in doing something by effort Example: He achieved his goal of running a marathon.

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Advice

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An opinion about what someone should do (uncountable) Example: She gave me some useful advice about the exam.

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Afford

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To have enough money or time for something Example: We can't afford a new car this year.

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Apply

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To make a formal request, usually in writing Example: I applied for three universities.

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Appointment

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An arrangement to meet someone at a set time Example: I have a doctor's appointment at 3 pm.

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Available

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Able to be used or obtained; free to see someone Example: The manager is not available right now.

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Avoid

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To stay away from someone or something Example: Try to avoid driving in the rush hour.

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Borrow

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To take and use something that you will return Example: Can I borrow your pen for a minute?

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Complain

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To say you are unhappy about something Example: He complained about the cold food.

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Convenient

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Suitable for your needs; easy to use or reach Example: Is Friday a convenient time to meet?

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Decide

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To choose after thinking about it Example: We decided to stay at home.

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Describe

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To say what someone or something is like Example: Can you describe the man you saw?

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Discuss

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To talk about something with others Example: We discussed the plan for an hour.

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Enough

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As much as is needed Example: There isn't enough time to finish.

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Experience

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Knowledge or skill from doing something Example: She has five years of teaching experience.

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Explain

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To make something clear by describing it Example: The teacher explained the rule again.

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Familiar

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Well known to you; easy to recognise Example: Her face looked familiar.

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Improve

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To make or become better Example: I want to improve my English.

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Invite

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To ask someone to come or join Example: They invited us to the wedding.

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Who is this deck for?

· Intermediate (B1) learners building toward fluency
· IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge (FCE/CAE) candidates widening their range
· Advanced learners polishing precise, natural English
· Anyone who wants their speaking and writing to sound more native

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