774 | abdominal | /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl/ | adj | concerned with the abdomen or stomach |
502 | accelerate | /ækˈsɛl.əˌreɪt/ | verb | to increase the speed or rate of something |
506 | accurately | /ˈæk.jər.ɪt.li/ | adv | correctly; exactly and without any mistakes |
855 | acidic | /əˈsɪd.ɪk/ | adj | containing acid |
580 | actively | /æktɪvli/ | adv | engaged in an activity in order to achieve a specific goal |
933 | aerosol | /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɔl/ | noun | a container that has liquid under pressure and releases the liquid in a spray |
754 | affirm | /əˈfɜrm/ | verb | to strengthen or support a belief that is already held |
756 | afterward | /æftɜwɜd/ | adv | happening after something else happened |
893 | airplane | /ˈɛərˌpleɪn/ | noun | a machine that flies through the air |
713 | alien | /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ | noun | a person or creature from a planet other than Earth |
518 | alliance | /əˈlaɪ.əns/ | noun | being joined or associated |
557 | allocate | /æləkˌeɪt/ | verb | to distribute according to a plan |
787 | altitude | /ˈæl.tɪˌtud/ | noun | the height of something above sea level |
814 | aluminum | /əˈlu.mə.nəm/ | noun | a very light silvery-white metal used to make cans and pans |
607 | ancestor | /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ | noun | a person from your family that lived in the past |
638 | anthropology | /ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/ | noun | the study of human origins and the development of society |
732 | anti | /æn.tɪ/ | prefix | a prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed' |
639 | antibiotic | /ˌæn.tɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ | adj | concerning medicine that is used to fight certain diseases |
758 | antiquity | /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ | noun | an ancient period; something made a long time ago |
950 | applause | /əˈplɔz/ | noun | the sound made by clapping and cheering a performance or speech |
781 | apple | /æpəl/ | noun | a hard round red or green fruit with a white center |
561 | architect | /ˈɑr.kɪˌtɛkt/ | noun | a person who designs buildings |
529 | artifact | /ˈɑr.təˌfækt/ | noun | an object, such as a tool or weapon that was made by humans in the past |
636 | artistic | /ɑrtɪstɪk/ | adj | having the sense or skill to create things well |
917 | artwork | /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ | noun | photographs or pictures in a printed publication |
934 | athletic | /æθlɛtɪk/ | adj | strong and physically capable |
601 | atomic | /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ | adj | concerning atoms |
865 | auction | /ɑkʃən/ | verb | to sell things at a public sale to the person who offers the highest price |
803 | audio | /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ | adj | concerning sound |
770 | audit | /ˈɔ.dɪt/ | verb | to examine carefully for accuracy |
643 | axiom | /ˈæk.si.əm/ | noun | a statement that is accepted as true |
568 | backward | /ˈbækwɚd/ | adv | toward what is behind you |
703 | bacteria | /bæktɪriə/ | noun | the very small creatures that sometimes cause disease in humans and animals |
923 | bang | /bæŋ/ | verb | to strike something loudly or forcefully |
657 | bargain | /ˈbɑr.gən/ | noun | something bought for a good price |
866 | barrel | /ˈbær.əl/ | noun | a round container with curved sides and flat ends |
667 | bat | /bæt/ | noun | a small animal that flies at night and looks like a mouse with large wings; an object used for hitting a ball |
808 | biodiversity | /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɜr.sɪ.ti/ | noun | the variation in an environment, the number of different types of life found there |
822 | biologist | /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ | noun | a scientist who studies living things |
880 | bizarre | /bɪˈzɑr/ | adj | odd or strange |
791 | blank | /blæŋk/ | adj | something empty, not filled |
764 | bleed | /ˈbliːd/ | verb | to lose blood because of an injury |
751 | bodily | /ˈbɑdɪli/ | adv | Moving someone with physical force |
905 | bonus | /ˈboʊ.nəs/ | noun | a reward |
681 | bracket | /ˈbræk.ɪt/ | noun | a 90 degree piece of metal used to support a wall shelf |
563 | breakdown | /ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/ | noun | when normal activity or behaviour stops |
548 | broadly | /ˈbrɔd.li/ | adv | in a manner that includes general points, but not small details |
680 | bubble | /ˈbʌb.əl/ | noun | a small ball of air inside of a liquid, such as a soap bubble |
890 | bucket | /ˈbʌk.ɪt/ | noun | an open container with a handle used to hold liquids |
540 | bulk | /bʌlk/ | noun | a big size |
914 | bullet | /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ | noun | an object, usually metal, that is put in a gun and shot |
585 | bundle | /ˈbʌn.dl/ | noun | a group of things that are tied together |
952 | calculator | /ˈkæl.kjəˌleɪ.tɚ/ | noun | a small electronic device used for calculation |
886 | campus | /kæmpəs/ | noun | the site of an institution, such as a university campus |
710 | capillary | /ˈkæp.əˌlɛr.i/ | noun | very small blood vessels |
577 | capitalism | /ˈkæp.ɪ.tlˌɪz.əm/ | noun | an economic system based on private ownership of money and wealth |
587 | capitalist | /ˈkæp.ɪ.tl.ɪst/ | noun | a person who believes in an economic system based on private ownership of money and wealth |
530 | carrier | /ˈkær.i.ɚ/ | noun | a company, usually an airline, that carrys things |
851 | censor | /ˈsɛnsɚ/ | verb | to remove parts of a book, film or letter for moral, religious, or political reasons |
906 | cheat | /tʃiːt/ | verb | to break a rule to gain an advantage |
931 | cheer | /tʃɪr/ | verb | to shout praise or encouragement |
642 | chemistry | /kɛmɪstri/ | noun | the study of the structure of substances and the way that they react with other substances |
708 | chemotherapy | /ˌki.moʊˈθɛr.ə.pi/ | noun | the treatment of diseases, such as cancer, using chemicals |
935 | chess | /tʃɛs/ | noun | a game of strategy, for two players |
792 | chloride | /ˈklɔr.aɪd, -ɪd/ | noun | a chemical compound that is a mixture of chlorine and something else |
809 | chunk | /tʃʌŋk/ | noun | a large part of something |
841 | cinema | /sɪnəmə/ | noun | a place for showing movies |
938 | circa | /ˈsɝkə/ | noun | an approximate time period |
618 | circulate | /sɜkyəlˌeɪt/ | verb | to go round continuously |
719 | clay | /kleɪ/ | noun | heavy, sticky earth used to make pottery |
887 | clever | /ˈklɛvɚ/ | adj | intelligent and able to learn things quickly; smart |
556 | clinic | /klɪnɪk/ | noun | a small hospital |
848 | clip | /klɪp/ | noun | a metal holder used for keeping things together |
696 | clue | /klu/ | noun | a piece of information that helps explain a situation or provide a solution to a problem |
879 | comma | /ˈkɒm.ə/ | noun | a mark that shows you when to take a break in the middle of a sentence |
597 | commodity | /kəˈmɒd.ɪ.ti/ | noun | something valuable, usually for sale |
571 | communicative | /kəˈmyu.nɪˌkeɪ.tɪv/ | adj | likes to talk; open and expressive |
626 | communist | /ˈkɒm.jə.nɪst/ | noun | a political system in which individual people do not own property or industries and people of all social classes are equal |
600 | compensate | /kɑmpənsˌeɪt/ | verb | to give something to people who have lost something or done something for you |
743 | competent | /ˈkɒmpətənt/ | adj | sufficiently qualified or capable of doing job |
769 | comply | /kəmplaɪ/ | verb | to act in agreement with another's wishes; to obey a rule |
582 | composite | /kəmˈpɒz.ɪt/ | adj | made of more than one different part |
802 | conduction | /kənˈdʌk.ʃən/ | noun | the transmission of heat, electricity or sound |
742 | confound | /kən.faʊnd/ | verb | to confuse and greatly surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain a situation |
858 | congruent | /ˈkɒŋ.gru.ənt/ | adj | having the same shape and size |
941 | connector | /kəˈnɛk.tər/ | noun | a device that joins things together |
823 | connotation | /ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | an association; an implication |
537 | conserve | /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ | verb | to keep safe |
593 | consultation | /kˌɑnsəlteɪʃən/ | noun | a discussion between people to make a decision |
747 | container | /kənˈteɪ.nɚ/ | noun | an object that can be used to hold things; a big metal box |
627 | continent | /ˈkɑn.tɪ.nənt/ | noun | one of the very large areas of land on Earth that are usually divided into several countries |
620 | contradict | /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/ | verb | to disagree, to say the opposite is true |
684 | contradictory | /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tə.ri/ | adj | containing information, statements, or beliefs that do not agree with one another |
532 | coordination | /koʊˌɔr.dnˈeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | organizing people or things to make them work together effectively |
589 | cord | /kɔrd/ | noun | a long, strong material, thicker than string but not as thick as rope; an electrical wire |
562 | coronary | /ˈkɔr.əˌnɛr.i/ | adj | concerning the heart |
617 | corruption | /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/ | noun | actions that are illegal or morally questionable, often performed by a person in a position of power |
810 | credibility | /ˌkrɛd.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | believable or deserving trust |
726 | critically | /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/ | adv | in a very serious manner |
705 | crude | /krud/ | adj | basic or made without skill; rude; not refined |
519 | crystal | /ˈkɹɪstəl/ | noun | a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical |
683 | cure | /kjʊɹ/,/kjɝ/ | noun | a medicine or treatment that makes an ill person become healthy |
695 | cyclic | /ˈsɪk.lɪk/ | adj | a series of regular and repeated actions |
510 | cylinder | /ˈsɪl.ɪn.dər/ | noun | a shape or object with flat, circular ends and long, straight sides |
724 | damp | /dæmp/ | adj | a little wet |
922 | deadline | /ˈdɛd.laɪn/ | noun | a date or time before which something must be done |
895 | deceive | /dɪˈsiːv/ | verb | to make someone believe something that is not true |
894 | deflection | /dɪˈflɛk.ʃən/ | noun | the action of making something move in a different direction |
744 | degrade | /dɪˈgreɪd/ | verb | to treat someone without respect; to reduce in amount or strength |
707 | deliberately | /dɪˈlɪbəɹətli/ | adv | in a careful, considered manner |
824 | delta | /ˈdɛl.tə/ | noun | the place a river divides before entering a larger body of water |
951 | demonstrator | /ˈdɛm.ən.stɹeɪt.ər/ | noun | someone who shows something (e.g. a product) and explains how it works |
833 | denominator | /dɪˈnɒm.əˌneɪ.tər/ | noun | the bottom number in a fraction |
957 | descendant | /dɪˈsɛn.dənt/ | noun | someone who is related to a person or group of people who lived in the past |
900 | descriptor | /dɪˈskrɪp.tər/ | noun | a label; something that describes |
795 | destination | /ˌdɛs.təˈneɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the place one is traveling to |
663 | diary | /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ | noun | a book in which one writes what one has thought or done each day |
689 | dictate | /ˈdɪk.teɪt/ | verb | to speak while another person (or computer) writes the words down |
552 | dilemma | /dɪˈlɛm.ə/ | noun | a position in which a person must make difficult choices |
722 | dilute | /daɪ.ljut/ | verb | to mix; to reduce in strength, concentration, quality or purity |
526 | dimensional | /dɪˈmɛn.ʃən/ | adj | having parts that extend in a number of directions |
739 | dioxide | /daɪˈɒk.saɪd/ | noun | an oxide containing two oxides per molecule |
711 | directive | /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ | noun | showing the way by conducting or leading |
850 | dissection | /dɪˈsɛk.ʃən/ | noun | the act or process of cutting something |
559 | dissertation | /ˌdɪs.ərˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | an in-depth paper submitted for a doctorate degree |
654 | dissolve | /dɪˈzɑlv/ | verb | to melt into a liquid so that a substance mixes with the liquid itself |
735 | domination | /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ | noun | authority; rule; control |
773 | drain | /dreɪn/ | noun | a pipe that removes water, or other liquids |
522 | drift | /drɪft/ | verb | to move slowly |
720 | dye | /daɪ/ | noun | a liquid that colors hair or cloth |
725 | economically | /ˌɛ.kəˈnɑm.ɪk.li/ | adv | in an efficient manner |
565 | economist | /ɪˈkɑn.ə.mɪst/ | noun | a person who studies economics |
687 | elastic | /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/ | adj | able to return to original shape or size after stretching |
682 | elasticity | /ɪ.læˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the ability to stretch easily and then quickly return to the original shape |
586 | elementary | /ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəɹi/ | adj | basic, simple, or essential |
598 | elevation | /ˌɛl.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the height of a place |
615 | elimination | /ɪlɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ | noun | the act or process of removing or being removed |
741 | emit | /ɪˈmɪt/ | verb | to release or send something |
786 | emperor | /ˈɛm.pəɹ.ɚ/ | noun | the man who rules an empire |
693 | enforcement | /ɛnˈfɔrs.mənt/ | noun | the act or process of making sure that rules are followed |
884 | enormously | /ɪˈnɔr.məs/ | adv | extremely, by a large amount |
945 | entrant | /ˈɛntɹənt/ | noun | a person who enters a contest |
649 | epidemic | /ˌɛp.ɪˈdɛm.ɪk/ | adj | a disease affecting many people |
653 | epidemiology | /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ | noun | the science of how diseases spread |
845 | erase | /ɪreɪs/ | verb | to remove written information or information on a computer memory |
509 | essence | /ˈɛsəns/ | noun | the most important part or quality of something |
545 | execute | /ˈɛk.sɪˌkjut/ | verb | to kill someone as a punishment; to finish something |
616 | exit | /ˈɛk.sɪt/ | noun | a door that you go through to leave a place |
578 | expertise | /ˌɛk.spərˈtiz/ | noun | the special knowledge that an expert has on a subject |
503 | exponential | /ˌɛk.spoʊˈnɛn.ʃəl/ | adj | a constant e raised to a power equal to a given expression: e.g. e3x is the exponential of 3x. |
746 | fabric | /fæbrɪk/ | noun | cloth |
805 | facet | /ˈfæs.ɪt/ | noun | a part of something |
898 | factorial | /fækˈtɔr.i.əl/ | adj | concerning factors or factorials |
637 | faculty | /fækəlti/ | noun | the teachers in a school or college |
655 | fatigue | /fətig/ | noun | being very tired |
669 | fever | /ˈfivɚ/ | noun | a high body temperature |
813 | fin | /fɪn/ | noun | the flat, thin body parts of a fish that sticks out and helps guide it through water |
827 | flesh | /flɛʃ/ | noun | the soft parts of the body |
588 | flexibility | /flˌɛksəbɪləti/ | noun | the quality of being able to be bent or stretched |
857 | flip | /flɪp/ | verb | to rotate or turn something over |
750 | footnote | /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ | noun | extra information at the bottom of a page |
504 | formally | /fɔrməli/ | adv | in a formal manner |
763 | forum | /fɔrəm/ | noun | a meeting where people can openly discuss a subject |
524 | fossil | /ˈfɒs.əl/ | noun | a plant or animal that has become rock after many thousands of years |
645 | fracture | /ˈfræk.tʃər/ | noun | the result of breaking a hard material; a crack |
595 | freely | /ˈfɹili/ | adv | able to live, or exist, without being controlled |
697 | friction | /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ | noun | the act of sliding two objects against each other |
820 | fringe | /frɪndʒ/ | noun | the edge of something; such as the decorative edge on a piece of clothing |
676 | fundamentally | /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.tl.i/ | adv | in a basic and important way |
748 | fungus | /ˈfʌŋ.gəs/ | noun | a group of plants that grow on dead materials and have no flowers, e.g. mushrooms |
788 | gauge | /geɪdʒ/ | noun | a tool used to measure things |
702 | genetically | /dʒə.ˈnɛ.tɪk.li/ | adv | caused or controlled, or by genes |
608 | genetics | /dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ | noun | the scientific study of genes, how a living things develop between generations |
828 | ghost | /ɡoʊst/ | noun | the soul or spirit of a dead person |
712 | globalization | /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the process by which businesses, cultures, and information extend into many different regions throughout the world |
740 | goat | /goʊt/ | noun | a small animal related to sheep |
768 | goodness | /ˈɡʊdnəs/ | noun | pleasing, valuable or useful |
647 | goods | /gʊdz/ | noun | personal possessions; things you can buy |
815 | gram | /græm/ | noun | a metric unit of weight |
539 | grasp | /ɡɹæsp/ | verb | to grip something firmly with the hands |
611 | gravity | /ˈgræv.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the force that makes things fall down towards the ground |
624 | gross | /ɡɹoʊs/ | adj | total amount; extreme or unreasonable |
784 | gut | /gʌt/ | noun | the parts inside: a human body, animal body or a machine |
921 | halfway | /hæfweɪ/ | adv | a middle point between two extremes |
947 | handout | /ˈhændaʊt/ | noun | a piece of paper with information, often given out before a presentation |
946 | hawk | /hɔk/ | noun | a large bird that gets its food by killing smaller birds and animals |
876 | headquarters | /ˈhɛdˌkwɔr.tərz/ | noun | the main office of a company or organisation |
839 | hedge | /hɛdʒ/ | noun | a fence made with small trees; avoid or try to avoid fulfilling |
733 | helix | /ˈhi.lɪks/ | noun | a 3D spiral shape |
678 | hepatitis | /ˌhɛp.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/ | noun | a disease of the liver that causes inflammation, yellow skin and a fever |
904 | herbicide | /ˈhɜr.bəˌsaɪd/ | noun | a poison that kills weeds |
728 | hip | /hɪp/ | noun | the upper part of the leg |
583 | historically | /hɪˈstɔr.ɪk.li | adv | throughout history |
928 | homework | /ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk/ | noun | work that a student is given to do at home |
592 | horizon | /həˈɹaɪ.zən/ | noun | the line where the earth or sea meets the sky |
558 | hydrogen | /ˈhaɪ.dɹə.dʒən/ | noun | the lightest of all chemical elements, has no smell or color |
666 | illusion | /ɪˈl(j)uːʒən/ | noun | an image that seems real, but is not real |
520 | importantly | /ɪmˈpoɚ.tnt.lɪ/ | adv | in an important way |
515 | impulse | /ˈɪmpʌls/ | noun | a sudden desire to do something that is not planned |
691 | incline | /ɪnˈklaɪn/ | noun | a slope or surface that rises uphill |
920 | incredible | /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ | adj | very hard to believe |
943 | incredibly | /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ | adv | extremely, hard to believe |
807 | incumbent | /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/ | noun | a person who holds a particular office or position |
844 | indifference | /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ | noun | a lack of enthusiasm or interest in things; seeming not to care |
659 | individually | /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuəli/ | adv | in an individual manner; separately |
798 | industrialization | /ɪnˌdʌs.tri.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the process of creating and developing many businesses and factories in an area |
832 | industrialize | /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əˌlaɪz/ | verb | to develop a lot of industry |
576 | inevitably | /ɪnˈɛv.ɪ.tə.bli/ | adv | happening with complete certainty |
658 | infectious | /ɪnˈfɛk.ʃəs/ | adj | capable of causing infection, by the spreading of a bacteria or virus to others |
579 | inferior | /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ | adj | not as good as something else |
674 | infinity | /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ | noun | with out end; limitless |
507 | influential | /ˌɪnfluɛnʃəl/ | adj | having the power to cause change; having influence |
591 | initiation | /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a formal entry into an organization, position or office |
564 | inject | /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/ | verb | to put medicine into someone with a syringe |
738 | innate | /ɪ.nɛɪt/ | adj | present in a person or animal from the time of birth |
831 | instinct | /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ | noun | the natural way a person or animal thinks or behaves, knowledge that is not learned |
546 | intensive | /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ | adj | needs great effort for a short period of time |
621 | interfere | /ˌɪntɜfɪr/ | verb | to get involved in the business of others without invitation |
734 | interrupt | /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/ | verb | to cause something to stop happening for a time |
599 | intervene | /ˌɪn.tərˈvin/ | verb | to get involved, to prevent trouble |
780 | interviewer | /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ | noun | a person who asks questions, of one or more people, to obtain information |
779 | invade | /ɪnˈveɪd/ | verb | to enter a place with an aim of taking control of it |
575 | invasion | /ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/ | noun | an entry into a place for the purpose of taking control |
650 | inversion | /ɪnˈvɜr.ʃən/ | noun | a change in position of things so they become the opposite |
717 | invert | /ɪnˈvɜrt/ | verb | to turn something upside down |
651 | irrelevant | /ˌɪrɛləvənt/ | adj | not important, not related to the topic |
662 | irrigation | /ˌɪr.ɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | supplying lands with water using pipes or other artificial methods |
757 | jazz | /dʒæz/ | noun | a type of American music known for its energetic beat and parts that musicians make up as they go along |
835 | junior | /dʒunyɜ/ | adj | someone lower in rank |
671 | kidney | /ˈkɪd.ni/ | noun | an organ in the body that cleans the blood |
837 | kilometer | /kəlɑmətɜ/ | noun | a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters |
799 | lab | /læb/ | noun | laboratory; a place to do scientific experiments |
745 | layout | /leɪˌaʊt/ | noun | a plan or design of something |
860 | lecturer | /lɛktʃɜɜ/ | noun | a teacher in university; a person who gives lectures |
771 | legend | /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ | noun | a story which is told and generally believed but can not be proven |
692 | leisure | /lɛʒɜ/ | noun | time when you have no work to do and can do as you want |
899 | lever | /ˈli.vər/ | noun | a handle that one pulls to operate a machine |
816 | liable | /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/ | adj | legally responsible for something |
716 | lifestyle | /'laɪf.staɪl/ | noun | the type of life that you have |
630 | limb | /lɪm/ | noun | leg, arm or wing |
872 | liter | /litɜ/ | noun | an amount of a liquid equivalent to one kilogram of water |
869 | lump | /lʌmp/ | noun | a small hard part of something smooth, soft, or continuous |
688 | machinery | /məˈʃi.nə.ri/ | noun | machines in general |
953 | mall | /mɔl/ | noun | a large shopping center with many individual stores |
517 | manipulate | /məˈnɪp.jəˌleɪt/ | verb | to control something or someone |
817 | marble | /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ | noun | a kind of stone; metamorphosed limestone |
829 | marrow | /ˈmær.oʊ/ | noun | a soft, fatty tissue inside bones |
652 | mechanic | /məˈkæn.ɪk/ | noun | a person who looks after machinery |
775 | media | /ˈmi.di.ə/ | noun | a means of communication, such as television, newspapers, and the internet |
910 | memorize | /mɛmɜˌaɪz/ | verb | to study something well enough that it can be retrieved from memory |
867 | mentor | /mɛntˌɔr/ | noun | an experienced or wise person who teaches or helps another person |
874 | mercury | /ˈmɜr.kjə.ri/ | noun | a heavy, silver-white metal that is used in thermometers to measure temperature; a planet |
551 | merge | /mɜdʒ/ | verb | to cause two or more things to become combined into one |
821 | messenger | /mɛsəndʒɜ/ | noun | someone who delivers a messages |
549 | metabolism | /məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ | noun | the chemical processes of the body in which food is converted to energy |
847 | micro | /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/ | prefix | a prefix meaning 'very small', such as microchip |
673 | migrate | /maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt/ | verb | to move from place to another to live or work |
919 | millimeter | /ˈmɪləˌmitɚ/ | noun | 1/1000th of a meter |
801 | minus | /ˈmaɪ.nəs/ | prep | being less than zero in number |
907 | missile | /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ | noun | a weapon, usually thrown, shot or launched |
888 | mole | /moʊl/ | noun | a small animal with dark fur that lives under the ground; a unit for measuring molecules |
566 | momentum | /moʊˈmɛn.təm/ | noun | the force that gives something the ability to keep going |
715 | monopoly | /məˈnɒp.ə.li/ | adv | complete control of the market for a service or product |
570 | morality | /məˈræl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | a set of ideas about the right and wrong ways of behaving |
553 | motif | /moʊˈtif/ | noun | a distinctive form, shape or figure in a design |
554 | motive | /ˈmoʊtɪv/ | noun | a reason for doing something |
927 | multi | /ˈmulti/ | prefix | a prefix meaning 'more than one' |
878 | multinational | /ˌmʌl.tiˈnæʃ.ə.nl/ | adj | involving many countries |
569 | multiply | /ˈmʌl.təˌplaɪ/ | verb | to increase greatly in number |
843 | naked | /ˈnɛkɪd/ | adj | not wearing any clothes |
942 | nasty | /ˈnæs.ti/ | adj | very bad, unpleasant, offensive |
897 | neat | /nit/ | adj | not messy; clean and orderly |
944 | neo | /ˈniːəʊ/ | prefix | a prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new' |
523 | nest | /nɛst/ | noun | the home of a bird or spider |
868 | nicely | /ˈnʌɪsli/ | adv | in a nice way |
752 | niche | /nɪtʃ/ | noun | a small area; a specialised business, job or activity |
699 | noble | /ˈnoʊbəl/ | adj | having personal qualities that people admire |
875 | noisy | /nɔɪzi/ | adj | loud sounds that cause discomfort or annoyance |
656 | nonetheless | /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ | adv | in spite of that, nevertheless |
883 | novice | /ˈnɒv.ɪs/ | noun | a person with little or no experience in a particular activity, skill, or subject |
619 | obscure | /əbˈskjʊər/ | adj | not famous, unknown by most people; not easy to understand |
731 | onwards | /ˈɒn.wədz/ | adv | forward |
625 | optical | /ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl/ | adj | concerning vision or helping people see |
668 | optimum | /ˈɒp.tə.məm/ | adj | the best or most desirable |
514 | oscillation | /ˌɒs.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ | noun | movement, from side to side at a steady speed; a frequent change in size, strength, or direction between two limits |
777 | outlet | /ˈaʊt.lɛt/ | noun | a way for something to be released; a pipe, hole or wire through which gas, liquid or electricity flows |
765 | overhead | /oʊvɜhɛd/ | adj | above a person's head |
873 | oxidize | /ˈɒk.sɪˌdaɪz/ | verb | to make something combine with oxygen; to rust |
797 | painful | /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ | adj | causing or feeling physical pain or hurt |
670 | paradox | /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɒks/ | noun | a saying that seems contrary to popular belief, but which may be true |
859 | parcel | /pɑrsəl/ | noun | a package or box wrapped in paper, a thing bigger than a letter that is sent in the mail |
918 | pardon | /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ | verb | to excuse |
698 | parenthesis | /pəˈrɛn.θə.sɪs/ | noun | one of two symbols ( and ), used in writing for separating a word, phrase, or number from a sentence |
644 | pest | /pɛst/ | noun | an unwanted insect or small animal that eats plants or food supplies |
818 | pesticide | /ˈpɛs.təˌsaɪd/ | noun | a chemical substance used to kill pests |
877 | phenomenal | /fɪˈnɒm.ə.nl/ | adj | unusual, remarkable |
610 | phosphate | /ˈfɒs.feɪt/ | noun | a salt or compound used to help grown plants |
864 | photographic | /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ | adj | concerning the art of making images with cameras |
572 | physically | /ˈfɪzɪkli/ | adv | in a manner related to the body |
628 | physics | /fɪzɪks/ | noun | the study of heat, light, and other forms of energy and how they affect objects |
782 | planner | /plænɜ/ | noun | a person, computer program or notebook used in planning |
729 | plantation | /plænˈteɪʃən/ | noun | a large farm, usually in a hot climate |
842 | plug | /plʌg/ | noun | an electrical connector; (v.) to fill or close tightly so liquid or air cannot pass |
567 | polar | /ˈpoʊ.lɚ/ | adj | concerning the areas near the North or South poles |
612 | pole | /poʊl/ | noun | a long, narrow piece of metal or wood, that is used to hold or support something |
574 | politically | /pəˈlɪt.ɪk.li/ | adv | in connection with government matters |
714 | portfolio | /pɔrtfoʊliˌoʊ/ | noun | a list of the financial assets held by an individual or other financial institution |
640 | portray | /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ | verb | to represent something or someone in a particular way, often for artistic purposes |
852 | portrayal | /pɔrˈtreɪ.əl/ | noun | the way that something or someone is represented in a book, film, picture or other context |
862 | poster | /ˈpoʊ.stɚ/ | noun | a large, printed notice or picture |
916 | postgraduate | /ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət/ | noun | study done after taking a first degree |
700 | potassium | /pəˈtæs.i.əm/ | noun | a common, soft, silvery white metal that is usually used for farming or industrial purposes |
846 | powder | /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ | noun | a dry substance made up of very small pieces |
796 | precipitate | /prɪˈsɪp.ɪˌteɪt/ | verb | to cause to happen |
778 | precipitation | /prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | rain, snow or hail |
672 | predator | /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/ | noun | an animal that feeds itself by killing and eating other animals |
513 | predominantly | /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntlɪ/ | adv | in a way that is larger, greater or has more power than others |
730 | prejudice | /ˈprɛ.dʒʊ.dɪs/ | noun | an unreasonable hatred for a group of people, usually a race or a religion |
632 | presume | /prɪˈzum/ | verb | to think that something is probably true |
694 | prey | /pɹeɪ/ | noun | an animal that is killed and eaten by another animal |
538 | primer | /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ | noun | a book that covers the basics of a subject; a kind of paint |
767 | processor | /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ | noun | a machine or company that prepares something and makes it ready for use |
605 | profound | /prə.faʊnd/ | adj | showing a lot of deep knowledge or thought |
508 | progression | /prəˈgrɛʃ.ən/ | noun | the act of developing or getting closer to a goal |
609 | proton | /ˈproʊ.tɒn/ | noun | a very small part of an atom that has a positive electrical charge |
660 | psychologist | /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.dʒɪst/ | noun | an expert who studies the mind and behavior |
915 | punch | /pʌntʃ/ | verb | to make a quick hit with a closed hand |
762 | punish | /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ | verb | to make someone suffer for bad behavior |
527 | punishment | /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ | noun | the act of punishing someone |
613 | puzzle | /pʌzəl/ | noun | a problem that requires thought and skill to be solved |
534 | quantum | /ˈkwɒn.təm/ | noun | the smallest unit or amount of energy |
870 | quiz | /kwɪz/ | noun | a game in which players answer questions on a specific topic |
581 | quotation | /kwoʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | words that a person has said or written in a play, book or movie |
949 | rack | /ræk/ | noun | a frame, stand or hook on which things are set or hung |
909 | radar | /ˈɹeɪ.dɑɹ/ | noun | a device that sends out radio waves for finding out the position of another object |
573 | rainfall | /reɪnfˌɔl/ | noun | water falling from the sky |
633 | rationality | /ˌræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | being able to think clearly |
536 | ray | /reɪ/ | noun | the lines of light coming from an object |
701 | reactive | /ɹiːˈæktɪv/ | adj | ready or easy to react |
903 | reactor | /riˈæk.tər/ | noun | a device used to control the release of nuclear energy as a power source |
706 | realism | /ˈɹi.əlɪzm/ | noun | dealing with difficulties as they are, rather than as you want |
590 | realistic | /ˌri.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ | adj | looks real |
892 | recipe | /ˈrɛs.ə.pi/ | noun | directions for making something |
547 | reconstruct | /ˌri.kənˈstrʌkt/ | verb | to rebuild something after it has been destroyed |
665 | rehabilitation | /ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/ | noun | a scheme to help someone who has been ill or in prison to return to a healthy, independent, and useful life |
766 | republic | /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ | noun | a country governed by elected representatives |
749 | reservoir | /ˈrɛz.ərˌvwɑr/ | noun | a lake, usually artificial, where water is collected and stored for the use of a community or industry |
525 | resistant | /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ | adj | not affected by something |
614 | respiratory | /ˈrɛs.pər.əˌtɔr.i/ | adj | to do with breathing |
631 | retrieve | /rɪtriv/ | verb | to find and get something from somewhere |
550 | revolutionary | /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ | adj | a significant change in something |
528 | rhetoric | /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/ | noun | the study of public speaking or writing techniques |
926 | ridiculous | /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ | adj | something that deserves laughter, is foolish or funny |
885 | rope | /ɹoʊp/ | noun | a thick string made by twisting many fibers together |
596 | rotate | /ˈroʊ.teɪt/ | verb | to move or turn around a central point |
908 | rub | /ɹʌb/ | verb | to move something back and forth along a surface |
594 | ruler | /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ | noun | someone who has control over a country or area |
511 | scholarship | /skɑlɜʃˌɪp/ | noun | money given to a student to pay for education |
911 | scripture | /ˈskɹɪptʃɚ/ | noun | the holy books of a particular religion |
939 | scroll | /skɹoʊl/ | noun | a long rolled piece of paper with writing on it; (v.) to move up and down a computer screen |
727 | secrete | /sɪˈkɹiːt/ | verb | to produce a liquid |
535 | sediment | /ˈsɛd.ə.mənt/ | noun | the material that settles to the bottom of a liquid |
901 | semester | /sɪˈmɛs.tɚ/ | noun | half a year in school or college |
924 | semi | /ˈsɛmi/ | prefix | a prefix meaning 'half' |
800 | seminar | /ˈsɛm.əˌnɑr/ | noun | a small class at a college or university |
685 | sensation | /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ | noun | a feeling that is experienced by the body, usually through the sense of touch |
793 | sensible | /ˈsɛns.ɪ.bəl/ | adj | having the ability to judge something reasonably |
641 | sexuality | /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ | noun | characterized and distinguished by sex |
675 | shallow | /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ | adj | not deep; a small distance between the lowest and highest point |
648 | shortly | /ˈʃɔrt.li/ | adv | quickly; soon |
932 | shuttle | /ʃʌt.əl/ | noun | a vehicle that carries passengers or items between two places |
861 | skip | /skɪp/ | verb | to not do; to jump |
838 | slab | /slæb/ | noun | a thick, flat slice of something |
925 | slash | /slæʃ/ | verb | to cut violently |
635 | slavery | /ˈsleɪ.və.ri/ | noun | the state of being a slave |
772 | slot | /slɑt/ | noun | a long narrow opening, into which you put or fit something |
826 | snake | /sneɪk/ | noun | an animal with with a long thin body and no arms or legs |
954 | sneeze | /sniːz/ | verb | to loudly blow air out of your nose or mouth in a sudden uncontrolled way |
955 | sniff | /snɪf/ | verb | to smell by short intakes of air. |
882 | socialize | /ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlaɪz/ | verb | to teach people to behave in a way which is acceptable in their culture; to spend time with people |
505 | socially | /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪ/ | adv | being with other people |
512 | sodium | /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ | noun | a soft, white chemical element |
737 | soluble | /ˈsɒl.jə.bəl/ | adj | can be mixed with a liquid, e.g. salt is soluble in water |
849 | solute | /ˈsoʊ.lut/ | noun | a substance that has dissolved in a solvent and become part of the liquid, so that they form a solution |
836 | solvent | /ˈsɒl.vənt/ | noun | something that dissolves or can melt another substance |
889 | sometime | /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ | adv | at an unknown time in the future |
501 | sophisticate | /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/ | verb | to make more complex or refined |
881 | specialty | /spɛʃəlti/ | noun | the specific area of one's field |
806 | splice | /splaɪs/ | noun | The act of connecting two pieces of rope or wire into one |
940 | sponsorship | /ˈspɒn.sər.ʃɪp/ | noun | money given to a student to pay for education |
840 | spray | /spreɪ/ | verb | to make water or liquid fly in very small drops |
604 | stabilize | /ˈsteɪ.bəˌlaɪz/ | verb | to make something stable or consistent, with no major changes |
521 | stack | /stæk/ | verb | to put one thing on top of another e.g. books |
956 | stadium | /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ | noun | a sports arena |
603 | stance | /stæns/ | noun | a position or opinion that is stated to the public |
853 | statistics | /stətɪstɪks/ | noun | a type of mathematics that provide specific information or prove something |
634 | stereotype | /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ | noun | an idea or belief about what someone or something is like, often unfair or untrue |
834 | stripe | /straɪp/ | noun | a long, thin part of something which is a different color from the parts beside it |
790 | sub | /sʌb/ | prefix | a prefix meaning 'under' or 'instead of' |
555 | subtle | /ˈsʌt.l/ | adj | difficult to notice, understand, or see |
804 | subtract | /səbtrækt/ | verb | to take away, e.g. 20 - 5 = 15 |
812 | super | /ˈsupɚ/ | adj | of the highest quality |
783 | supposedly | /səˈpoʊ.zɪd.li/ | adv | based on what many people have said or believe to be true |
830 | surgeon | /ˈsɝdʒən/ | noun | a doctor who performs surgery |
531 | surgical | /ˈsɜr.dʒɪ.kəl/ | adj | concerning surgery |
709 | surplus | /sɚp.ləs/ | adj | extra; more than is needed |
560 | susceptible | /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ | adj | at risk of developing a certain illness or problem |
686 | sustainable | /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ | adj | capable of continuing for a long time at the same level; does not damage the environment |
891 | swap | /swɒp/ | verb | to trade or exchange |
785 | swell | /swɛl/ | verb | to become larger than normal, often because of injury |
863 | sword | /soɚd/ | noun | a long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge |
896 | syllabus | /ˈsɪləbəs/ | noun | the teaching schedule for a course in a school or university |
677 | synthetic | /sɪnˈθɛt.ɪk/ | adj | not natural; made from artificial materials |
948 | tech | /tɛk/ | noun | short for technology or technician |
819 | technically | /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ | adv | in an exact and particular manner |
776 | tempt | /tɛmpt/ | verb | to make someone want something, even if it's bad |
541 | terminology | /ˌtɜr.məˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ | noun | specific words and expressions used in a particular field |
936 | terribly | /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ | adv | in an extreme manner; badly |
584 | textbook | /ˈtɛkstˌbʊk/ | noun | a book that is used to study |
516 | theorist | /ˈθi.ər.ɪst/ | noun | a person who forms new ideas |
718 | thread | /θɹɛd/ | noun | a long, very thin, soft material used to join or make cloth |
854 | thumb | /θʌm/ | noun | the short, thick finger on the side of your hand |
679 | ton | /tʌn/ | noun | a unit of weight equal to 907 kilograms |
760 | toxic | /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ | adj | poisonous; harmful |
544 | traditionally | /trədɪʃənəli/ | adv | something done in a customary or traditional manner |
661 | trans | /trænz/ | prefix | a prefix meaning 'across', 'through' or 'changing thoroughly' |
721 | transcribe | /trænˈskraɪb/ | verb | to write something spoken |
789 | transparency | /trænsˈpɛər.ən.si/ | noun | the amount you can see through something |
646 | transplant | /tɹænzˈplænt/ | noun | a medical operation in which a new organ is placed inside a patient's body |
622 | trauma | /ˈtraʊ.mə/ | noun | a very severe or upsetting experience |
664 | treaty | /ˈtɹiti/ | noun | an agreement between nations |
825 | tremendous | /trəmɛndəs/ | adj | having great size, excellence, or power |
543 | triangle | /ˈtɹaɪˌəŋ.ɡəl/ | noun | a closed shape with three straight sides |
723 | tribe | /tɹaɪb/ | noun | a racial group united by language, religion and customs |
930 | tricky | /ˈtɹɪk.i/ | adj | difficult to do or deal with; something that needs skill |
602 | trivial | /ˈtrɪv.i.əl/ | adj | unimportant |
533 | turbulent | /ˈtɜr.bjə.lənt/ | adj | moving violently and unevenly |
811 | tutor | /ˈtu.tər/ | noun | a teacher |
736 | undergraduate | /ˌʌn.dərˈgrædʒ.u.ɪt/ | noun | a college student who is working toward his or her first degree |
902 | underneath | /ˌʌn.dərˈniθ/ | adv | below or beneath something; under |
759 | unemployed | /ˌʌnɛmplɔɪd/ | adj | without a job |
937 | unintelligible | /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒɪbəl/ | adj | cannot be understood |
856 | uplift | /ʌpˈlɪft/ | verb | to make someone feel happier or more hopeful |
623 | upward | /ˈʌp.wərd/ | adv | moving toward a higher point or position |
755 | urine | /ˈjʊər.ɪn/ | noun | yellow liquid waste from the body |
753 | vague | /veɪɡ/ | adj | not clearly stated |
542 | vegetation | /ˌvɛdʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | plants |
629 | viable | /ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/ | adj | able to be done; possible |
690 | vitamin | /vaɪtəmən/ | noun | a substance that is healthy for your body and can be found in foods or taken as a medicine |
929 | volition | /voʊˈlɪʃən/ | noun | the act of making a conscious choice |
871 | watershed | /ˈwɔ.tərˌʃɛd/ | noun | a period of time during which important, significant changes take place |
794 | weave | /wiv/ | verb | to make something by crossing threads over and under each other |
606 | whereby | /wɛərˈbaɪ/ | adv | by which; by that thing |
913 | whichever | /wɪtʃˈɛvɚ/ | det | whatever one |
912 | whoever | /huɛvɜ/ | pron | whatever person; any person at all |
704 | wisdom | /ˈwɪzdəm/ | noun | knowledge gained from experience in life |
761 | yeast | /jist/ | noun | a single-celled fungi used to make bread and beer |