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B1 Level Wordlist - The Human Body

Here you will learn some English words about the human body, such as "armpit", "temple", "thumb", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
armpit
armpit
[noun]

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

Ex: The shirt had stains under the armpits from excessive sweating .
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hip
hip
[noun]

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

Ex: The workout included exercises to strengthen the hips.
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temple
temple
[noun]

one of the two flat areas between the eyes and the ears

Ex: He winced as pain shot through his temple.
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thumb
thumb
[noun]

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

Ex: He broke his thumb in a skiing accident .
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toenail
toenail
[noun]

the hard smooth part covering the end of each toe

Ex: She injured her toenail while hiking in tight boots .
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fingernail

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

Ex: The fingernail polish matched her dress perfectly .
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joint
joint
[noun]

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

Ex: He underwent surgery to repair a damaged joint in his thumb , restoring functionality and relieving pain .
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rib
rib
[noun]

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

Ex: The boxer wore protective padding around his ribs to minimize the risk of injury during the match .
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sole
sole
[noun]

the bottom area of someone's foot

Ex: The athlete’s calloused soles were evidence of years spent running and training.
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eyeball
eyeball
[noun]

the whole structure of the eye

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to breathe

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

Ex: The patient has breathed with the help of a ventilator in the ICU .
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circulation

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

Ex: The doctor checked his circulation to ensure there were no issues with blood flow .
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sense
sense
[noun]

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

Ex: Taste is the sense that allows us to experience flavors and enjoy food .
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sight
sight
[noun]

the physical ability of seeing

Ex: Losing his sight was a challenging adjustment , but he adapted remarkably well .
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hearing
hearing
[noun]

the ability to hear voices or sounds through the ears

Ex: The toddler 's hearing was tested to ensure that he could hear properly at different frequencies .
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touch
touch
[noun]

the ability to perceive textures or shapes through the hands

Ex: Craftsmen develop a sensitive touch for materials .
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smell
smell
[noun]

the ability of nose to recognize smells

Ex: The dog's sharp sense of smell allowed it to track the missing hiker through the dense forest.
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waist
waist
[noun]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

Ex: He suffered from lower back pain due to poor posture and a lack of strength in his waist muscles .
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taste
taste
[noun]

the ability that makes one able to distinguish different flavors

Ex: During the cooking class , they learned how to enhance their taste for different spices and herbs .
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hormone
hormone
[noun]

a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

Ex: Estrogen , a key hormone, influences female sexual development .
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tissue
tissue
[noun]

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

Ex: Adipose tissue , commonly known as fat tissue, stores energy and cushions organs in the body .
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nerve
nerve
[noun]

each of a group of long thread-like structures in the body that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body, sensing things is a result of this process

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gesture
gesture
[noun]

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

Ex: Raising his hand was a polite gesture to ask a question .
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tear
tear
[noun]

a drop of salty liquid produced by the eyes

Ex: His cheeks were wet with tears after laughing.
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blood sugar

the amount of glucose in a person or animal's blood

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kidney
kidney
[noun]

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

Ex: Drinking plenty of water and adopting a balanced diet low in sodium and processed foods can help promote kidney health and prevent disease .
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lung
lung
[noun]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing , symptoms commonly associated with asthma , a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation .
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