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B1 Level Wordlist - Special Occasions

Here you will learn some English words about special occasions, such as "celebration", "host", "engagement", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
birth
birth
[noun]

the event or process of a baby being born

Ex: The birth of their first child brought immense joy to the whole family. 
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graduation

a ceremony during which students receive their degrees

Ex: Graduation day is a time for students to express gratitude to their professors, mentors, and loved ones who supported them throughout their academic journey. 
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engagement

an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

Ex: They announced their engagement at a family gathering. 
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Father's Day

a day set aside to honor and celebrate fathers and father figures

Ex: They gave their dad a card on Father's Day. 
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New Year's Day

the day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries

Ex: On New Year's Day, we traditionally gather with family to enjoy a festive meal and share our resolutions for the year ahead. 
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Mother's Day

the day on which mothers are appreciated and often receive gifts from their children

Ex: She bought flowers for her mom on Mother's Day. 
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Valentine's Day

a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another

Ex: They planned a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day. 
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Halloween
Halloween
[noun]

October 31st, a holiday where people dress in costumes, carve pumpkins, and children go door-to-door asking for candy

Ex: The kids dressed as ghosts and witches for Halloween this year. 
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center. 
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occasion
occasion
[noun]

an official or special ceremony or event

Ex: The graduation ceremony was a momentous occasion for all the students. 
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gathering
gathering
[noun]

a meeting, especially one with a particular purpose

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to throw
to throw
[Verb]

to hold or organize an event such as a party

Ex: She threw a birthday party for her best friend at a local restaurant. 
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celebration

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

Ex: The whole town came together for a grand celebration in honor of their mayor's reelection. 
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to entertain

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Ex: The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with magic tricks and balloon animals. 
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banner
banner
[noun]

a long piece of cloth with a design or message, which is hung in public places, typically used to represent something at events

Ex: The school hung a banner in the gym to celebrate the championship win. 
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to blow out

to put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs

Ex: With a single breath, the magician managed to blow out all the candles on the table. 
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candle
candle
[noun]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

Ex: She lit a scented candle to create a cozy atmosphere in the room. 
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present
present
[noun]

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

Ex: She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday present. 
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to wrap
to wrap
[Verb]

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

Ex: She decided to wrap the birthday gift in colorful wrapping paper and tie it with a ribbon. 
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to gather
to gather
[Verb]

to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity

Ex: Every Sunday, the family gathers for a meal at Grandma's house. 
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to participate

to join in an event, activity, etc.

Ex: She decided to participate in the charity run to support a good cause. 
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to [take] part
to take part
[phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: He was excited to take part in the debate competition and showcase his public speaking skills. 
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to host
to host
[Verb]

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

Ex: Companies often host conferences to bring industry professionals together for networking. 
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