NGSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Level 6: Words 2001 to 2400

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
2398 absolute /ˈæb.səˌlut/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com complete and total
2283 accurate /ˈæk.jər.ɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com correct; not having mistakes or errors
2001 achievement /əˈtʃiv.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something good that you have successfully done
2010 acquisition /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of getting something
2372 adapt /əˈdæpt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change something to fit or suit a new purpose
2358 adequate /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com enough; good enough for what is needed
2208 adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change so as to fit in with new conditions
2347 admire /ædˈmaɪər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to feel respect or wonder toward someone
2201 adviser /ædˈvaɪ.zər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an expert who suggests what someone should do
2316 advocate /ˈæd.vəˌkeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to publicly support a belief, or to request a change
2030 agenda /əˈdʒɛn.də/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a list of subjects that people will discuss at a meeting
2212 agricultural /ˈæg.rɪˌkʌl.tʃər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning farming
2271 alarm /əˈlɑrm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sound or light used for a warning or to wake someone
2181 album /ˈæl.bəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com book with a collection of photographs or pictures
2214 alcohol /ˈæl.kəˌhɔl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
2266 ally /ˈæl.aɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who supports, helps, or defends you
2102 alter /ˈɑl.tər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make a change to something
2170 analyst /ˈæ.nə.lɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who is skilled at studying the details of data
2140 anger /ˈæŋ.gər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone mad, upset, or annoyed
2338 angle /ˈæŋ.gəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place where two lines or surfaces meet
2335 anticipate /ænˈtɪs.əˌpeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to expect or look ahead to something positively
2340 anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fear about what might happen; worry
2107 anymore /ˌɛn.iˈmɔr/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com no longer; no more
2168 apartment /əˈpɑrt.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
2301 apologize /əˈpɑl.əˌdʒaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say sorry because of a mistake or injury you made
2151 apparent /əˈpɛər.ənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com easy to see or clearly understand
2302 approval /əˈpru.vəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com positive opinion of something or someone
2058 arrival /əˈraɪ.vəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when someone or something gets to a place
2099 assist /əˈsɪst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to help
2015 assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of helping someone
2064 assure /əˈʃɜr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make sure that something happens
2300 attribute /ˈæ.trəˌbjut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a quality or characteristic that someone or something has (e.g., size or color)
2206 awful /ˈɑ.fʊl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very bad; horrible; terrible
2157 badly /ˈbæd.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not in a good way; not as wanted or liked
2294 bath /bæθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the cleaning of a body by putting it completely into water
2062 beer /bɪər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
2248 behave /bɪˈheɪv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to act in a particular way; to act correctly
2268 bend /bɛnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something not straight; make into a curve
2394 beneath /bɪˈniθ/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com under; in or to a lower position; below
2115 beside /bɪˈsaɪd/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com by the side of something; next to something
2197 bid /bɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an offer to pay a particular amount of money for something
2263 blind /blaɪnd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
2265 bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com covered or spotted with blood on the surface
2282 boot /but/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com footwear covering your foot and part of your leg
2159 boundary /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com where one area ends and another begins
2291 bowl /bəʊl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a round container used for holding things like rice or soup
2262 bread /brɛd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com baked food made from flour, used in sandwiches, etc.
2198 breed /brid/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to produce baby animals of specific kinds
2270 briefly /ˈbrif.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening in a short period of time; using few words
2200 brilliant /ˈbrɪl.jənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a great amount of intelligence or talent
2260 broadcast /ˈbrɔdˌkæst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to send out signals by radio or television
2286 burden /ˈbɜr.dən/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that causes worry, difficulty, or hard work
2285 button /ˈbʌt.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small round piece of material used to fasten clothing
2076 cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com wire carrying electricity, tv signals, internet, etc.
2173 cake /keɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a sweet baked food made from flour, eggs, fat, and sugar
2390 cancel /ˈkæn.səl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop a planned event from happening
2374 cap /kæp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small, soft hat often with a front visor or shade
2397 capability /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com means, ability, or potential to do something
2325 characterize /ˈkær.ɪk.təˌraɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to describe the qualities of a person, place, thing
2354 charity /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com organization providing help to the needy, the sick
2376 charm /tʃɑrm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com quality of making people like you; attractiveness
2339 chicken /ˈtʃɪk.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large bird that is raised on farms for its eggs and meat
2356 cigarette /ˈsɪg.əˌrɛt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small paper tube filled with tobacco
2277 cite /saɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to mention the work of others in your writing
2367 clinical /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to the examination and treatment of patients
2090 cloud /klaʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a mass of water vapor in the sky, as when it is going to rain
2213 competitor /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone taking part in a race, business, etc.
2380 compound /ˈkɑm.paʊnd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is made from two or more other things
2384 comprehensive /ˌkɑm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com including most or all things
2218 confident /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling that you can do well at something
2154 constantly /ˈkɑn.stənt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening a lot or all the time
2357 constitute /ˈkɑn.stɪˌtut/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make up or be part of something
2237 consult /kənˈsʌlt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to discuss something to make a decision
2359 consultant /kənˈsʌl.tənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com expert who gives (paid) advice
2059 contemporary /kənˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being of the time being discussed
2308 conventional /kənˈvɛn.ʃə.nəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com following the common attitudes and practices
2110 convert /kənˈvɜrt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change form, character, or function to another
2399 correspond /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have similarity or equality with something
2361 cousin /ˈkʌ.zən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a child of your uncle or aunt
2074 coverage /ˈkʌv.ər.ɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way a newspaper, television program, etc., reports an event or subject
2068 crack /kræk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to almost break something
2276 crazy /ˈkreɪ.zi/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not being sensible or practical
2388 cream /krim/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the thick white liquid that comes from milk and is used in cooking
2209 creative /kriˈeɪ.tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having the ability to make something new
2095 crew /kru/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an organized group of workers (e.g., on a ship)
2296 criticize /ˈkrɪt.əˌsaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say that someone or something is bad
2144 currency /ˈkʌr.ən.si/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a money system that a country uses
2220 curve /kɜrv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a smooth rounded line that is not straight
2371 custom /ˈkʌs.təm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what is usual or normal
2145 database /ˈdeɪ.təˌbeɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com information stored in a computer in an organized way
2284 dealer /ˈdi.lər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who buys things to sell to others
2012 deeply /ˈdip.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to a great, intense, or extreme extent
2169 demonstration /ˌdɛm.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com explanation of how something works
2336 dependent /dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who depends on another for (financial) support
2313 deposit /dɪˈpɑz.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money that is given for a special purpose such as proof that you will buy something, or as savings in a bank
2128 depression /dɪˈprɛ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a feeling of great sadness
2224 depth /dɛpθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com distance below a surface
2287 desert /ˈdɛz.ərt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of land that has very little water and few plants
2178 designer /dɪˈzaɪ.nər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who creates plans to make something
2345 detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to discover or identify the presence of something
2120 devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to decide to use or give something for something else
2387 dialog /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɔg/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com conversation between two or more individuals
2331 dig /dɪɡ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move material to create a hole
2309 digital /ˈdɪ.dʒɪ.təl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com using electronic signals or computers
2250 dimension /daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com measurement of length, width, or height
2255 dirty /ˈdɜr.ti/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not clean
2117 disaster /dɪˈzæs.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that causes a lot of harm or damage
2292 discovery /dɪsˈkʌv.ə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com learning something for the first time
2392 dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to send someone away
2165 disorder /dɪsˈɔr.dər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a lack of organization
2029 dispute /dɪsˈpjut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com argument between two or more parties about something
2132 distinction /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the special quality that makes something different
2272 disturb /dɪˈstɜrb/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop someone from working or sleeping
2003 dominate /ˈdɑm.əˌneɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have power or influence over
2332 drag /dræɡ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to pull something that is difficult to move
2061 ease /iz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being comfortable or relaxed
2368 eastern /ˈi.stərn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being in the area to the east
2311 edit /ˈɛd.ɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to check and makes changes before publication
2032 edition /ɪˈdɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a particular version of something that is sold to the public
2254 efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com working well; producing something without waste
2052 elderly /ˈɛl.dər.li/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a polite word for 'old', used to describe people
2014 electricity /ɪ.lɛkˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com energy generated positive and negative charges
2082 eliminate /ɪˈlɪm.əˌneɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to completely remove; to get rid of
2031 emphasis /ˈɛm.fə.sɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com particular importance to the way something is said
2051 enterprise /ˈɛn.tərˌpraɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a business or organization
2034 entertainment /ˌɛn.tərˈteɪn.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com activities that make people have a good time by singing, telling jokes, etc.
2304 entitle /ɛnˈtaɪt.l/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give the right to do or have something to someone
2225 entrance /ˈɛn.trəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a way into a place
2067 episode /ˈɛp.əˌsoʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com show which is part of a larger story
2049 equivalent /ˌi.kwəˈveɪ.lənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being about equal in value, use, or meaning
2073 era /ˈɪə.rə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a period of time in history that is special for a particular reason
2161 essay /ˈɛs.eɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com short written work that displays someone's opinions or beliefs regarding a particular subject
2317 establishment /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com organization, institution, or place to do business
2365 ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com connected with people who share a cultural tradition
2139 evaluate /ɪˈvæl.juˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to form an idea to judge something carefully
2158 everyday /ˈɛv.riˌdeɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com used or seen daily; suitable for daily use; ordinary
2190 evil /ˈi.vəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com morally bad; causing harm to someone
2327 exact /ɪgˈzækt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com completely correct; accurate; specific
2244 exam /ɪgˈzæm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com test of your knowledge or ability in something
2088 exclude /ɪkˈsklud/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to prevent someone from access to a group
2153 expansion /ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of expanding or becoming bigger
2307 exposure /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of experiencing something directly
2186 extension /ɪkˈstɛn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com extra time allowed to complete something
2231 extensive /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large; full or complete
2125 external /ɪkˈstɜr.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outside of something
2199 extraordinary /ˌɛkˈstrɔr.dənˌɛr.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
2098 false /fɔls/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not real or true
2124 fascinate /ˈfæs.ɪˌneɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com attract or interest greatly
2215 festival /ˈfɛs.tə.vəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com cultural event with a program of events
2274 flood /flʌd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large amount of water covering land that is usually dry
2369 forecast /ˈfɔrˌkæst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a prediction of some future thing (e.g., the weather)
2312 formation /fɔrˈmeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com process of creating, or making into a particular shape
2101 formula /ˈfɔr.mjə.lə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plan, rule, or method for doing or making something
2177 foundation /faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com underground base on which a building is constructed
2044 framework /ˈfreɪmˌwɜrk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com basic structure of something
2295 frequency /ˈfri.kwən.si/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com how often something happens
2196 frighten /ˈfraɪt.ən/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone afraid or nervous
2166 furniture /ˈfɜr.nɪ.tʃər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com items such as tables, chairs, beds, or closets
2060 gate /gɛɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com place in a fence which can be opened or closed
2040 gay /gɛɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person attracted to someone of the same sex
2280 gender /ˈdʒɛn.dər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being male or female
2227 giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com extremely big, or much bigger than other things
2228 god /ɡɑd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a being with special powers that cannot be explained by nature
2054 governor /ˈgʌv.ər.nər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who leads a state or province
2303 grab /ɡræb/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to quickly reach out and take something in your hand.
2188 gradually /ˈgrædʒ.u.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
2093 grand /ɡrænd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com including many things; very large
2193 grass /græs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plants with narrow green leaves, grown on lawns
2129 guilty /ˈgɪl.ti/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having done something bad or illegal
2236 harm /hɑrm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hurt, damage, or cause problems
2119 heavily /ˈhɛv.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a lot or to a great degree
2150 height /haɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com distance of something from the bottom to the top
2094 hence /ˈhɛns/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com from now, later than the present time
2108 hero /ˈhɪə.rəʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person of great courage and strength who saves others
2360 historian /hɪˈstɔr.i.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who studies or writes about the course of history
2035 honest /ˈɑn.ɪst/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com good; always telling the truth and not stealing
2353 illegal /ɪˈli.gəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not allowed by the laws or rules
2243 impress /ɪmˈprɛs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone admire or respect another person or thing
2385 incentive /ɪnˈsɛn.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that encourages a person to work hard
2048 inch /ɪntʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a measure of length; 1/12 of a foot (2.54 centimeters)
2134 incorporate /ɪnˈkɔr.pəˌreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to include or involve as part of something else
2233 independence /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having the freedom to make your own decisions
2330 infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com child in the beginning stage of life; a baby
2252 infection /ˌɪnˈfɛk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act or state of becoming infected with a disease
2146 initially /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at the beginning
2235 inner /ˈɪn.ər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning the inside part of something
2180 innovation /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com new invention or idea that is created
2079 input /ˈɪnˌpʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put in information, advice, or opinions
2092 inspire /ɪnˈspaɪ.ər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone have the desire to do something
2232 interpret /ɪnˈtɜr.prɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to repeat what was said in another language
2242 intervention /ˌɪn.tərˈvɛn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com involvement in a situation to prevent future problems
2194 invitation /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when someone asks you to do something or go somewhere
2306 involvement /ɪnˈvɑlv.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act or process of joining in a particular activity
2259 iron /ˈaɪ.ərn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the hard metal used to make steel (symbol Fe)
2080 isolate /ˈaɪ.səˌleɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to keep in a place or situation apart from others
2253 jacket /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a light, thin coat
2122 justify /ˈdʒʌs.təˌfaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give reasons why you did something or why it is right
2364 keen /kin/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being eager or excited for something to happen
2221 knee /ni/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the middle part of your leg that bends
2011 laughter /ˈlɑf.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com action or sound of laughing
2024 layer /ˈleɪ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an amount of something that is spread over a surface
2386 league /lig/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
2378 lecture /ˈlɛk.tʃər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com talk or speech about a particular subject
2305 lend /lɛnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give to someone for a while before it is returned
2299 lip /lɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com top and bottom part of the outside of a person's mouth
2226 log /lɑɡ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of a tree that has been cut
2185 loose /lus/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not tightly attached or held
2249 loud /laʊd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com making a lot of noise
2393 margin /ˈmɑr.dʒɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the empty space at the top, bottom, and sides of a written or printed page
2288 mate /meɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who you work, live, or go to school with
2269 mature /məˈtʊər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being an adult, being fully developed physically
2261 membership /ˈmɛm.bərˌʃɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com all the people who belong to a club or group
2382 mess /mɛs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com dirty or untidy area
2112 meter /ˈmi.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unit of length equal to 100 cm or about 39 inches
2205 mirror /ˈmɪr.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a thing with a glass surface used to look at yourself
2204 mode /məʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way of acting or doing something
2348 moderate /ˈmɑd.ər.ɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com average in size or amount
2131 mom /mɑm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com mother
2066 mood /mud/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
2333 mount /maʊnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to organize and begin an action; to attach to a support
2155 muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a body tissue that can become longer or shorter and moves the body
2350 musician /mjuˈzɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who writes, sings, or plays music, as a job
2143 naturally /ˈnætʃ.ər.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com as someone would expect; not surprising
2002 negotiate /nɪˈgoʊ.ʃiˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
2078 nervous /ˈnɜr.vəs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a tendency to become uneasy or anxious
2278 newly /ˈnu.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very recently; just done or made
2114 nose /nəʊz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the face used for breathing and smelling
2210 nowadays /ˈnaʊ.əˌdeɪz/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at the present time; now
2069 numerous /ˈnu.mər.əs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com existing in large numbers
2137 obligation /ˌɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that you do because it is your duty or because you feel you have to
2289 occasionally /əˈkeɪ.ʒə.nəl.i/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not very often; sometimes; seldom
2344 offense /əˈfɛns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com criminal act; something that causes hurt
2329 operator /ˈɑp.əˌreɪ.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who uses and controls something, usually equipment
2395 opponent /əˈpoʊ.nənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person that you are competing against in a game or contest
2222 overcome /ˌoʊ.vərˈkʌm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to succeed in a struggle
2315 overseas /ˌoʊ.vərˈsiz/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or to a foreign country that is across a sea
2053 owe /əʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to need to pay money to a person, bank, business, etc.
2118 pace /peɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the speed at which someone or something moves or happens
2279 parallel /ˈpær.əˌlɛl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very similar and often occurring at the same time
2007 peer /pɪər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person of the same age, class, or background as another
2320 pen /pɛn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you write with that uses ink
2008 pension /ˈpɛn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com regular payments you receive after you retire
2103 perceive /pərˈsiv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to notice or become aware of something
2142 perception /pərˈsɛp.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the way in which one sees or understands something
2091 persuade /pərˈsweɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get you to do/believe something, by giving reasons
2096 phenomenon /fɪˈnɑm.əˌnən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a fact that can be observed and studied
2298 philosophy /fɪˈlɑs.ə.fi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com study of ideas about the fundamental nature of life
2238 pink /pɪŋk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com pale red color
2057 pitch /pɪtʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. the level of a sound; 2. a throw of a ball; 3. a speech to sell something; 4. black substance that is sticky when hot and hard when dry
2219 planet /ˈplæn.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the bodies that orbit the sun
2171 platform /ˈplæt.fɔrm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a raised area for people to stand on
2314 pleasant /ˈplɛz.ənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com causing a good feeling
2211 poem /ˈpoʊ.əm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a written composition in verse, not prose
2164 pollution /pəˈlu.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com dirty or dangerous waste released into an environment
2056 port /pɔrt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a town or an area of a town next to water where ships arrive and leave from
2229 portion /ˈpɔr.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of a whole
2207 pose /poʊz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put someone in a position to be photographed
2135 pour /pɔr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make a liquid flow from one container into another
2275 poverty /ˈpɑv.ər.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being poor
2342 precisely /prɪˈsaɪs.lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in an exact and accurate manner
2383 preference /ˈprɛf.ər.əns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is liked or wanted more than another
2028 preparation /ˌprɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com getting ready for something
2081 prisoner /ˈprɪz.ə.nər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone kept in a prison as punishment for a crime
2005 prize /praɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is won in a contest or given as an award
2065 profile /ˈproʊ.faɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com description listing the basic information about a person or group
2375 prompt /prɑmpt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being done quickly and with no delay
2021 proof /pruf/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com information which shows that something is true or correct
2141 pub /pʌb/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place that sells alcohol and food
2041 publication /ˌpʌb.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com process of producing a book or magazine
2097 pupil /ˈpju.pəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. a child or young person who is being taught; a student; 2. the black round part in the center of the eye that lets in light
2264 pure /pjʊər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not mixed with anything else
2267 quantity /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount or number of something
2246 radical /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very new and different from what is traditional
2389 rapid /ˈræp.ɪd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening very quickly
2149 rarely /ˈrɛər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in an infrequent manner
2160 ratio /ˈreɪ.ʃiˌəʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com two numbers that show ​the relationship between two groups of people or things
2377 react /riˈækt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to behave or make a change in a particular way
2013 recognition /ˌrɛk.əgˈnɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com accepting that something is true or that it exists
2321 recovery /rɪˈkʌ.və.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com process of returning to a former state after problems
2087 recruit /rɪˈkrut/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get people to come and work, join, or study with you
2391 regret /rɪˈgrɛt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be sorry about something
2257 regularly /ˈrɛg.jə.lər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at the usual time each day, week, or month
2191 remarkable /rɪˈmɑr.kə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
2027 representation /ˌrɛp.rɪ.zɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com speaking or doing something officially for another person
2381 rescue /ˈrɛs.kju/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to save something from danger or harm
2396 resist /rɪˈzɪst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to try to stop or prevent something
2293 resistance /rɪˈzɪs.təns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com refusal to accept something new or different
2258 resort /rɪˈzɔrt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place where people go on holiday
2018 respectively /rɪˈspɛk.tɪv.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in the order people or things were mentioned
2100 restore /rɪˈstɔr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put or bring back into existence or use, mend
2046 restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to prevent from doing something
2176 restriction /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a rule or law that limits what people can do
2037 retail /ˈri.teɪl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning the business of selling products to the public for personal use
2017 retirement /rɪˈtaɪər.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com time when someone has stopped working because of their age
2203 reverse /rɪˈvɜrs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to go in the opposite direction
2343 rival /ˈraɪ.vəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person, team, or organization that competes with another; a competitor
2016 roof /ruf/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com cover or top of something
2319 rough /rʌf/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not smooth, gentle, or careful
2104 routine /ruˈtin/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening or done regularly or frequently
2116 sail /seɪl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to travel on water in a ship or boat
2373 sand /sænd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com grains of rock that make beaches and deserts
2133 satisfaction /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happy feeling because of something that you did
2156 scare /skɛər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone feel frightened or worried
2162 scream /skrim/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make a sudden loud cry
2322 seal /sil/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something so that it does not leak air or water
2085 secondary /ˈsɛk.ənˌdɛr.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com less important than something else
2370 segment /ˈsɛg.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part divided from the other parts of something
2077 sensitive /ˈsɛn.sɪ.tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com easily hurt or damaged
2239 shadow /ˈʃæd.oʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a dark shape that appears when something stops the light
2290 shareholder /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊl.dər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who owns a part of a corporation
2352 shower /ˈʃaʊ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the cleaning of a body by standing under falling water
2351 significance /sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com importance of something; the potential for something to have a big effect
2033 silver /ˈsɪl.vər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com expensive, near white color metal (symbol Ag)
2247 similarly /ˈsɪm.ə.lər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is almost the same as something or someone else
2182 singer /ˈsɪŋ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who sings, often as a profession
2105 sink /sɪŋk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to go down below the surface of water, mud, etc.
2138 sir /sɜr/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com form of address to a man you respect
2042 slight /slaɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very small in degree or amount
2023 smart /smɑrt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being clever, having a good mind
2241 smooth /smuð/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that feels pleasant and flat when you touch it; not rough
2022 soil /sɔɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com top layer of earth in which plants grow
2050 solid /ˈsɑl.ɪd/ adj/noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com firm or hard; not a gas or liquid
2126 spare /spɛər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed
2063 specialist /ˈspɛ.ʃə.lɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who works in one specific area of a field or profession
2337 specialize /ˈspɛ.ʃəˌlaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to focus on one area of a field or profession
2326 specify /ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to state, name, or mention exactly and clearly
2328 spin /spɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to turn around repeatedly
2281 sponsor /ˈspɑn.sər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to help someone or something succeed by giving them money
2106 stare /stɛər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to look at someone or something for a long time
2256 statistic /stəˈtɪs.tɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a number that represents a piece of information
2111 steady /ˈstɛd.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking, rocking, or likely to fall over
2172 steel /stil/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very strong metal made of iron and other substances mixed together
2202 stem /stɛm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the long, thin part of a plant that supports leaves and flowers
2179 strain /streɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com too much pressure on a person or system that can cause problems
2148 stream /strim/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small river
2089 string /strɪŋ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com thin rope
2240 strip /strɪp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take something away from (someone)
2400 stroke /strəʊk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to touch someone or something repeatedly in a caring way
2363 stupid /ˈstu.pɪd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com lacking the ability to learn easily; not intelligent
2070 submit /səbˈmɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to accept a superior force has power over you
2251 subsequent /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening after
2230 substance /ˈsʌb.stəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a particular type of material
2234 sugar /ˈʃʊ.gər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sweet white substance used to make foods sweeter
2318 summary /ˈsʌm.ə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a brief statement that gives the most important information
2004 supplier /səˈplaɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com organization that provides a product or service
2109 supporter /səˈpɔr.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who shows they are in favor of an idea/plan
2349 surgery /ˈsɜr.dʒə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into a body
2273 sustain /səˈsteɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to maintain, lengthen or continue to do something
2136 sweep /swip/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to remove dust or dirt from a surface with a broom or brush
2167 symbol /ˈsɪm.bəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com action or object that represents a particular idea or quality
2071 symptom /ˈsɪmp.təm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a change in someone or something that shows they have an illness or problem
2189 tank /tæŋk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com container for holding liquid or gas
2297 tap /tæp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hit something lightly
2346 teenager /ˈtinˌeɪ.dʒər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person between the ages of 13 and 19
2075 tension /ˈtɛn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
2147 territory /ˈtɛr.ɪˌtɔr.i/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of land or ocean owned or controlled by a government or person
2121 terrorist /ˈtɛr.ər.ɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who uses fear or violence for a political purpose
2083 tight /taɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com held together firmly; difficult to move
2026 tooth /tuθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard white thing in the mouth used for biting and eating
2324 tower /ˈtaʊ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a tall, narrow building
2047 trace /treɪs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find, describe or discover by investigation
2183 trail /treɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a path through the countryside, often where people walk
2174 transform /trænsˈfɔrm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change the shape of something completely
2195 transition /trænˈsɪ.ʒən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a gradual change from one condition to another
2310 translate /trænzˈleɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change words from one language into another
2184 trap /træp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a device used for catching animals
2113 truck /trʌk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large road vehicle used to carry things
2323 tube /tjub/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com long, hollow object
2192 tune /tjun/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group of musical notes that make a nice sound
2366 twin /twɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com two children born from the same mother at the same time
2006 typically /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a normal or usual way
2020 ultimately /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət.lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com finally, after doing other things
2130 underlie /ˌʌn.dərˈlaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to lie or exist beneath
2036 undertake /ˌʌn.dərˈteɪk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to begin or attempt, commit oneself to and begin
2055 uniform /ˈju.nɪˌfɔrm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a set of clothes that show you are part of a group or school
2355 universal /ˌju.nəˈvɜr.səl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com done or experienced by everyone
2043 unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not familiar or famous
2039 unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪk.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not being likely to happen or not likely to be the truth
2025 upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com troubled, worried, or angry
2217 van /væn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com truck with an enclosed cargo space
2019 variation /ˌvɛər.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something almost the same as another but different
2216 vegetable /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a plant that is raised and eaten as food
2379 venture /ˈvɛn.tʃər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com activity that involves taking chances or risks
2245 vice /vaɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com type of evildoing
2072 virtually /ˈvɜr.tʃu.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com almost completely
2341 virus /ˈvaɪ.rəs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a very small, basic living thing that causes disease or sickness
2362 visual /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something to look at with the eyes
2123 vital /ˈvaɪt.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com necessary
2187 wealth /wɛlθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large amount of money and possessions
2223 web /wɛb/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a net made by spiders; many things connected together
2086 welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a government program to help poor people
2152 western /ˈwɛs.tərn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com coming from, found in, or facing towards the west
2084 wet /wɛt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com covered or soaked with a liquid; not dry
2127 whenever /wɛnˈɛv.ər/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at any or every time that
2009 wing /wɪŋ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of an animal's body that is used for flying
2038 wire /ˈwaɪ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com thin, flexible thread of metal
2163 withdraw /wɪðˈdrɑ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com pull back; move away or backward from something
2175 wound /wund/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an injury to the body that is caused when something breaks the skin
2334 wrap /ræp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cover something on all sides with a piece of material or paper
2045 zone /zoʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of space used for a particular reason