New General Service List 1.01
Level 4 Glossary - Words 1201 to 1600

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
1551 abuse /ə•bjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to treat someone or something in a way that is cruel, harmful, or wrong
1347 accident /æk•sɪ•dənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury, etc.
1462 acquire /ə•kwaɪ•ə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get or earn something by thinking or working
1352 active /æk•tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com moving around a lot or doing many things
1367 actor /æk•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who acts in the theater, movies, or tv
1333 actual /æk•tjʊəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
1476 ad /æd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com public notice or advertisement
1241 adopt /ə•dɑpt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take on responsibility for something
1446 affair /ə•fɛɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com event or a set of events, often unpleasant ones
1486 afford /ə•foɚd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have enough money to pay for something
1351 afraid /ə•frɛɪd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com worried that something bad will happen; scared
1303 aid /ɛɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to provide things useful or needed by others
1522 amaze /ə•mɛɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause wonder; to surprise completely
1429 anybody /ɛ•nɪ•bɑ•dɪ/ pron OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com any person; anyone
1275 apparently /ə'pærəntlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com according to what you heard; from what can be seen
1566 appearance /ə•piːɚ•rəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way that someone or something looks
1272 appreciate /ə•priː•ʃɪ•ɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be thankful for; to value or admire
1573 approve /ə•pruv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have a positive opinion of someone or something
1416 army /ɑɚ•mɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
1264 arrange /ə•rɛɪndʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put things into a particular order; to plan and organize an event
1458 arrangement /ə•rɛɪn•dʒmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plan or preparation to make something happen; an agreement
1496 arrest /ə•rɛst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use the law to catch and keep people who committed crimes
1497 assess /ə•sɛs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to judge something's value or suitability
1473 assessment /ə•sɛs•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com opinion based on judging the qualities of something or someone
1499 asset /æ•sɛt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person or thing that has value or use to someone or to a company
1593 association /ə•soʊ•sɪ•ɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com organization of people with the same interest
1577 atmosphere /æt•məs•fiːɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com The mixture of gases surrounding the Earth; the feeling that a place or situation gives you
1296 attract /ə•trækt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone notice and become interested in
1339 award /ə•woɚd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give a prize for doing something well
1221 background /bæk•graʊnd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com images, color, or information behind the main one
1250 bag /bæg/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com soft container to put things in and carry with you
1433 basically /bɛɪsɪklɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in the most important ways even if not completely true
1335 battle /bæ•tl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com military fight between armies
1295 beach /biːtʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large area of sand, next to an area of water
1430 bedroom /bɛ•drʊm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com room for sleeping usually with a bed
1454 belief /bɪ•liːf/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a feeling of being sure that something exists or is true
1410 belong /bɪ•lɑŋ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be a member of a particular group and feel welcomed
1409 bind /baɪnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to tie something with rope or string
1269 bird /bɚd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com animal with feathers that uses wings to fly
1524 birth /bɚθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when a baby comes out of the body of its mother
1361 blow /bloʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move something using air
1302 boat /boʊt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small form of transport for traveling on water
1415 bomb /bɑm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a weapon designed to break apart very suddenly and violently
1511 bond /bɑnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that joins or connects people, groups, or parts; a duty or promise to another; glue
1471 border /boɚ•də/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com line separating one country or state from another
1240 bottom /bɑ•təm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com lowest part of something; part on which it rests
1233 brain /brɛɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the head that thinks and controls your body
1405 branch /brɑɚntʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a part of a tree that grows out from the main part; a part of an organization connected to but separate from the main office
1547 brand /brænd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com name given to a product or service
1544 bridge /brɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com structure built over river or road so people, vehicles, or animals can cross
1268 brief /briːf/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com short; using few words
1508 bright /braɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com producing a lot of light
1328 broad /broɚd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
1278 burn /bɚn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to destroy with fire
1231 busy /bɪ•zɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com working hard doing something; full of activity
1388 camera /kæ•mə•rə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
1355 cancer /kæn•sə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com any growth caused by abnormal cell division
1470 capacity /kə•pæ•sɪ•tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to hold, involve or contain people or things
1384 carefully /kɛɚfəlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a manner that involves focus and care
1337 cash /kæʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com physical money (not credit card or digital)
1516 chain /tʃɛɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com series of connected things, events, or people
1530 channel /tʃæ•nL/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. a narrow, deep body of water used by ships; 2. a system used for sending something from one place or person to another
1273 chapter /tʃæp•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the main sections of a book
1580 characteristic /kæ•rɪk•tə•rɪs•tɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a typical feature or quality that a particular person or thing has
1227 circumstance /sɚ•kəm•stəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com condition or fact that affects a situation
1449 citizen /sɪ•tɪ•zn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who belongs to and has rights in a country
1447 civil /sɪ•vl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to the people of a country; not military/criminal
1432 climb /klaɪm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
1340 coach /koʊtʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
1344 code /koʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a password made of a set of letters or numbers
1393 coffee /kɑ•fɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a brown drink made from roasted beans and boiled water
1249 colleague /kɑ•liːg/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who works with you; coworker
1550 combination /kɑm•bɪ•nɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com result of mixing things together
1242 combine /kəm•baɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to mix several things together to form one thing
1382 comfortable /kʌm•fə•tə•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not being worried about something; at ease
1258 commercial /kə•mɚ•ʃəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com radio or television advertisement
1591 commission /kə•mɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a group officially put in charge of finding out about something or controlling something
1320 commit /kə•mɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do something bad, usually a crime
1505 commitment /kə•mɪt•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a promise or decision to do something; something that you must do that takes your time
1579 comparison /kəm•pæ•rɪ•sn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com looking for differences and similarities in two or more things
1493 complain /kəm•plɛɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say that you are not happy or satisfied with something or someone
1485 component /kəm•poʊ•nənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the parts that make up something
1539 concentrate /kɑn•sɛn•trɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to pay great attention to a task; focus
1211 concept /kɑn•sɛpt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com abstract idea of something or how it works
1380 concert /kən•sɚt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com musical entertainment given in public by one or more performers
1353 conclude /kən'klud/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop or finish; to come to the end of something
1491 confidence /kɑn•fɪ•dəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling that you can do well at something
1204 confirm /kən•fɚm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to provide evidence to establish the truth of
1262 connect /kə•nɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to join or attach things together
1226 consequence /kɑn•sɪ•kwəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outcome of an event; result
1342 consideration /kən•sɪ•də•rɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com careful thought; thinking about something
1545 consist /kən•sɪst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have as an essential, necessary or main part
1398 construction /kən•strʌk•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of building something; thing that is built
1236 contribute /kən•trɪ•bjut/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com give something of value to or help someone or something
1271 contribution /kɑn•trɪ•bju•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com helping a cause by giving money, things, services
1356 convince /kən•vɪns/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to persuade someone, or make them feel sure
1463 corporate /koɚ•pə•rɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning (usually large) companies
1420 council /kaʊn•sl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group chosen to make decisions about something
1300 crisis /kraɪ•sɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
1283 critical /krɪ•tɪ•kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being important or serious; vital; dangerous
1263 cultural /kʌl•tʃə•rəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of a particular society's customs and beliefs
1489 cup /kʌp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small round container used to hold liquids for drinking
1291 currently /kʌrəntlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening or being in the present time
1392 cycle /saɪ•kl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com series of regular and repeated actions
1414 danger /dɛɪn•dʒə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com possibility of getting hurt, damaged, or killed
1417 dangerous /dɛɪn•dʒrəs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
1399 dear /diːɚ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com loved or valued very much
1418 decrease /diː•kriːs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to reduce the size, amount, or number of something
1555 definitely /dɛfɪnətlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com without question; beyond doubt
1575 definition /dɛ•fɪ•nɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
1308 delay /dɪ•lɛɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause something to happen later than planned or expected
1426 delivery /dɪ•lɪ•və•rɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of taking something to a person or place
1270 demonstrate /dɛ•məns•trɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to show how something works (e.g., product)
1427 deny /dɪ•naɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to refuse to allow or accept something
1490 description /dɪs•krɪp•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that tells you what something is like or looks like
1289 desire /dɪ•zaɪ•ə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to wish for, hope, or want something
1586 desk /dɛsk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of furniture like a table often with drawers
1445 destroy /dɪs•troɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to damage something so badly that it no longer exists
1523 device /dɪ•vaɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
1327 district /dɪs•trɪkt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of a country, city, or town
1314 divide /dɪ•vaɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to separate something into equal pieces
1520 division /dɪ•vɪ•ʒən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of separating something into parts; groups formed by different functions or opinions
1452 domestic /də•mɛs•tɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or relating to a particular country; of or relating to the home and family
1260 duty /dju•tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com work required by your job or position
1286 earth /ɚθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com planet we live on
1421 editor /ɛ•dɪ•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person whose job is to correct and make changes to the contents of a book or magazine
1379 egg /ɛg/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
1576 elect /ɪ•lɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com choose someone for a position usually by voting 
1209 emerge /ɪ•mɚdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to rise or appear out of some background
1292 employ /ɪm•ploɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to pay a person to work for you; to give a job to
1590 empty /ɛm•ptɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com containing nothing; with no contents
1350 enable /ɪ•nɛɪ•bl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make it possible to do something
1297 engage /ɪn•gɛɪdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to carry out, participate in; be involved in
1310 engineer /ɛn•dʒɪ•niːɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com professional who designs and builds machines, roads, and other complicated structures
1542 entirely /ɪn'taɪəlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fully or completely
1358 environmental /ɪn,vaɪərən'mɛntl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of the natural world in which plants and animals live
1252 equal /iː•kwəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com same in shape, size, or number
1495 error /ɛ•rə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is not correct; a mistake
1480 escape /ɪs•kɛɪp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get away from a place where you are being held
1288 essential /ɪ•sɛn•ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com extremely important and necessary
1319 expand /ɪks•pænd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become bigger or larger in size and amount
1529 expense /ɪks•pɛns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the amount of money that is needed to pay for something
1341 experiment /ɪks•pɛ•rɪ•mɛnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com test performed to assess new ideas or theories
1503 explore /ɪks•ploɚ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to learn about something by examining in detail or someplace by traveling to it
1541 export /ɛks•poɚt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to send goods to be sold in another country
1253 expression /ɪks•prɛ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of making your thoughts and feelings known
1255 extremely /ɪk'striːmlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is much more than usual or expected
1528 factory /fæk•tə•rɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com building where things are made
1237 failure /fɛɪ•ljə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act or result of not achieving your goals
1464 fairly /fɛɚlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a reasonable way; between a little and very much
1443 familiar /fə•mɪ•ljə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com well-known or easily recognized
1304 fan /fæn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
1578 farmer /fɑɚ•mə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who owns or looks after farm, a place for growing crops and keeping animals
1413 fashion /fæ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com style of dress or activity popular at some time
1477 fee /fiː/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of money paid for a particular service
1377 finance /faɪ•næns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com control of money a person/business has access to
1501 finger /fɪŋ•gə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the five long parts of the hand
1217 flight /flaɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of flying
1299 flower /flaʊ•ə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plant with a pretty head (e.g., a rose)
1215 football /fʊt•boɚl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sport where 2 teams try to kick a ball in a goal; soccer
1525 forest /fɑ•rɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large area with many trees
1509 frame /frɛɪm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com (n) 1. the basic structure of something that gives it its shape, to which other parts are added; 2. one picture in a series that make a video; (v) 1. to put a picture in a supporting structure; 2. to produce false evidence so an innocent person appears guilty of a crime
1397 freedom /friː•dəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being free, not being controlled
1307 fresh /frɛʃ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com newly made or gathered
1536 friendly /frɛn•dlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com acting like a friend; kind and helpful
1235 funny /fʌ•nɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com causing laughter; amusing
1284 gather /gæ•ðə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to bring people/animals together into a group
1424 generate /dʒɛ•nə•rɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to create or be produced or bring into existence
1425 gift /gɪft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something given to another for a reason; present
1368 glad /glæd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happy that something happened; pleased
1451 gold /goʊld/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com soft yellow metal that is very valuable
1557 grade /grɛɪd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com level of study that is completed by a student
1546 graduate /græ•djʊ•ɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com (v) to receive a degree from a college or university; (n) a person who has received a degree
1568 guarantee /gæ•rən•tiː/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make a formal promise that something will happen or be done.
1428 guest /gɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
1440 gun /gʌn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a weapon that shoots small metal objects down a metal tube
1478 hall /hoɚl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a usually long, narrow room in a building that leads to other rooms
1338 hardly /hɑɚdlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com clearly or undoubtedly not; very little
1378 hate /hɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have a very strong feeling of dislike for
1360 healthy /hɛl•θɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in good condition physically (or financially); not ill or bad
1245 hide /haɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put a thing where it can't be found; go where you won't be found
1512 hire /haɪ•ə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to employ a person to do a particular job
1403 historical /hɪs•tɑ•rɪ•kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or related to events or people in the past
1513 hole /hoʊl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com opening into or through something
1325 host /hoʊst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who entertains guests
1419 hurt /hɚt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause pain, damage, or injury
1552 ice /aɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com frozen water 
1585 identity /aɪ•dɛn•tɪ•tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com who someone is; the collection of qualities that makes a person
1444 ignore /ɪg•noɚ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
1348 impossible /ɪm•pɑ•sə•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very unlikely to happen or exist
1224 improvement /ɪm•pruv•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com addition or change that makes something better
1492 industrial /ɪn•dʌs•triːɚl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning the people and businesses that make certain products
1280 initial /ɪ•nɪ•ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com existing or occurring at the beginning
1549 insist /ɪn•sɪst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to state your opinion strongly and firmly; to demand that something must happen
1594 instrument /ɪn•strʊ•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of equipment used for a particular purpose such as making music or measuring something
1312 insurance /ɪn•ʃʊə•rəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com payments to cover potential loss/damage/injury/death
1515 internal /ɪn•tɚ•nL/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com within or inside
1201 introduction /ɪn•trə•dʌk•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com making someone known to another by name
1364 invest /ɪn•vɛst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use resources to build for the future
1531 investigate /ɪn•vɛs•tɪ•gɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to try to find out facts; to carry out research
1316 investigation /ɪn•vɛs•tɪ•gɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com search for information about something
1595 investor /ɪn•vɛs•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who gives money to help a business grow for a profit
1212 island /aɪ•lənd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of land that is surrounded by water
1571 judgment /dʒʌdʒ•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com opinion that is made after careful consideration
1322 jump /dʒʌmp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to push your body into the air with your legs
1305 kitchen /kɪ•tʃɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com place where food is cooked
1526 label /lɛɪ•bl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of paper or cloth that is attached to something and gives information about it
1259 lady /lɛɪ•dɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com another way of saying 'woman'
1562 largely /lɑɚdʒlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in large part; mainly or chiefly
1487 lawyer /loɚ•jə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a professional who is paid to help people with the law
1504 leadership /liː•də•ʃɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com quality of being able to guide or influence others
1218 left /lɛft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com side of your body your heart is on
1315 length /lɛŋθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com measurement of distance or of time
1232 lesson /lɛ•sn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a time or event where teaching and learning occur; class
1581 license /laɪ•səns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com official document which allows a person to do or have something
1517 literature /lɪ•tə•rɪ•tʃə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com writings that are valued as works of art, esp. fiction, drama and poetry
1453 load /loʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large, often heavy, amount of something to be moved
1574 loan /loʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something (usually money) that is given to someone for a period of time with a promise that it will be returned
1448 locate /loʊ•kɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find a certain place, position, or location of something
1363 location /loʊ•kɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com particular position or area
1598 lovely /lʌv•lɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com attractive or beautiful
1332 lunch /lʌntʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com light meal eaten in the middle of the day
1436 mainly /mɛɪnlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com mostly; usually; being the largest part
1439 manner /mæ•nə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com that way that something happens or is done
1390 manufacture /mæ•njʊ•fæk•tʃə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to produce large numbers of products in a factory
1210 map /mæp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com picture showing the geography of an area
1246 marriage /mæ•rɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com formal relationship between a husband and a wife
1234 mass /mæs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large amount of something, often of no particular shape
1554 master /mɑɚs•tə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. someone who has control over others; 2. someone who is very skilled at doing something
1248 meal /miːl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com food for eating at a particular time (e.g., dinner)
1435 minister /mɪ•nɪs•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an official who heads a government department
1375 monitor /mɑ•nɪ•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com electronic screen on which you can see images
1548 moral /mɑ•rəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to people's belief about right or wrong behavior
1401 moreover /moɚ•roʊ•və/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in addition to what has been said
1285 mostly /moʊs•tlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in large part; mainly or chiefly
1243 mountain /maʊn•tɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very high piece of land, higher than a hill
1437 mouth /maʊð/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the face used for eating and talking
1374 murder /mɚ•də/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com crime of deliberately killing a person
1395 museum /mju'ziːɚm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com building to display art, science, or history objects
1583 narrow /næ•roʊ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com long but not wide; a small distance from one side to the other compared to length
1507 necessarily /nɛ•sɪ•sə•rɪ•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is needed or required, or is unavoidable
1220 neighbor /neɪ•bɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who lives, or is near, you
1214 neither /naɪ•ðə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not one or the other; not either; none of two things
1558 nevertheless /nɛ•və•ðə•lɛs/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com despite what has just been done or said; nonetheless
1438 noise /noɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a loud or unpleasant sound 
1422 normally /noɚməlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in the manner that is usual or ordinary
1203 north /noɚθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com direction to your left when facing the rising sun
1276 novel /nɑ•vəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com written fiction story
1313 nurse /nɚs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person trained to care for sick or injured people
1400 objective /ɑb•dʒɛk•tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you decide you want to do; goal
1321 obvious /ɑb•viːɚs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com easily understood and clear; plain to see
1442 occasion /ə•kɛɪ•ʒən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com particular time when something important or special happens
1572 odd /ɑd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being strange or different from what is usual or expected
1402 onto /ɑn•tʊ/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com movement towards a position that is on something
1404 oppose /ə•poʊz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be against someone in a contest, game, or fight; to disagree
1371 opposite /ɑ•pə•zɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com across from or on the side facing something
1475 ought /oɚt/ aux OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what is expected; should
1256 owner /oʊ•nə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who owns or has something
1385 pack /pæk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put things in a suitcase to go on a trip
1317 package /pæ•kɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com box or container in which items are placed for mailing
1466 participate /pɑɚ•tɪ•sɪ•pɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take part with others in doing something
1293 path /pɑɚθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com track made with stones/by walking over the ground
1266 payment /pɛɪ•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of money that is paid for something
1587 permit /pə•mɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to allow someone to do something or for something to happen
1494 perspective /pə•spɛk•tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way of thinking, an attitude toward something
1206 photo /foʊ•toʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com short for photograph; a picture taken by a camera
1257 plane /plɛɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an airplane
1281 pleasure /plɛ•ʒə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
1540 plenty /plɛn•tɪ/ pron OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large amount of something; a lot; not too little
1254 plus /plʌs/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a value greater than zero
1334 pool /pul/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large container or hole that is filled with water and used for people to swim in
1287 pop /pɑp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause something to open or burst suddenly
1345 possibly /pɑsəblɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com may be true or likely, but is uncertain
1298 powerful /paʊəfəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having control or influence over
1596 practical /præk•tɪ•kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to what is sensible, real, or useful rather than with ideas or theories
1559 predict /prɪ•dɪkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to guess or estimate what will or might happen
1560 previously /priːviːɚslɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at an earlier time
1553 principal /prɪn•sə•pəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. most important; main; 2. the person in charge of a (US) public school
1460 prison /prɪ•zn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place where people who have committed serious crimes are held
1365 proceed /prə•siːd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to continue to do something; carry on
1290 promote /prə•moʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to try to encourage the popularity and sales of a product
1482 proper /prɑ•pə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com correct according to social or moral rules
1561 protection /prə•tɛk•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being kept from harm
1538 provision /prə•vɪ•ʒən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. supplies that are needed or wanted; something that is supplied; 2. part of a law or an agreement
1311 quiet /kwaɪ•ət/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not loud; making very little sound
1431 quote /kwoʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use someone's exact words in your writing or speech
1230 rain /rɛɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com drops of water that fall out of clouds in the sky
1533 rank /ræŋk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to place someone or something in higher or lower position relative to others
1229 reaction /riː•æk•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling or action in response to something
1567 reasonable /riː•zŋ•ə•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fair and sensible; appropriate
1386 recall /rɪ•koɚl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to remember events or details of the past
1532 recommendation /rɛ•kə•mɛn•dɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com suggestion about someone or something being a good choice
1213 reform /riː•foɚm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to improve society by removing abuse and injustices
1207 refuse /rɪ•fjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say that you will not accept something
1498 register /rɛ•dʒɪs•tə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to record your name on an official list; sign up
1479 regulation /rɛ•gjʊ•lɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com official rule that controls how something is done
1324 relatively /rɛlətɪvlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a manner that measures or compares something to something else
1483 relax /rɪ•læks/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop feeling nervous or worried; to rest and do something enjoyable
1502 relevant /rɛ•lɪ•vənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com direct related to a subject in a considerable way
1354 religious /rɪ•lɪ•dʒəs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning religion or faith
1582 rely /rɪ•laɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com able to depend on
1457 remind /rɪ•maɪnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone remember something
1564 rent /rɛnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to pay money for the use of something
1251 repeat /rɪ•piːt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say something again
1469 representative /rɛ•prɪ•zɛn•tə•tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com typical of a particular group or thing
1202 requirement /rɪ•kwaɪ•ə•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is a necessity
1537 resident /rɛ•zɪ•dənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who lives in a particular place
1349 revenue /rɛ•vɪ•nju/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money that is made by or paid to a business
1527 root /rut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of a plant that grows underground
1408 route /rut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way to get from one place to another place
1600 row /roʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a straight line of people or things; one after another
1309 safety /sɛɪf•tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being free from harm or danger
1238 schedule /ʃɛ•djul/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to arrange a time to do something with others
1265 scheme /skiːm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com often dishonest plan to get or do something
1407 scientist /saɪ•ən•tɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who is trained to gain knowledge by making predictions, testing them, and developing theories
1274 secret /siː•krɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that you don't want others to know; private
1521 secure /sɪ•kjʊə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to protect something from danger or harm, keep things safe
1205 senior /siː•njə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having higher status or authority than another person
1588 seriously /siːɚriːɚslɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a serious way; in a way that shows something is important
1556 session /sɛ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com period of time for doing a particular activity
1301 settle /sɛ•tl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move to a new environment and become accustomed to it
1472 shake /ʃɛɪk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move something violently back and forth or up and down
1381 shock /ʃɑk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
1474 shoe /ʃu/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outer covering worn on the foot to protect it usually sold in pairs
1565 shot /ʃɑt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of firing a gun, or kicking or throwing a ball at a goal
1423 sight /saɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the ability to see 
1500 signal /sɪg•nL/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com An action, change, or process that gives information about something
1459 skin /skɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outer layer of an animal's or human's body
1510 slowly /sloʊlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com done in a way that takes a long time
1228 smoke /smoʊk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to breathe in through a cigarette and then blow it out
1599 soft /sɑft/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
1376 soldier /soʊl•dʒə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who is in the military
1219 solve /sɑlv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find a way to deal with a problem
1318 somewhere /sʌ•mwɛɚ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at or to an unknown or unnamed place
1239 speaker /spiː•kə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who makes a speech before a group
1331 spirit /spɪ•rɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of a person that is not physical and believed to be the source of human emotions and character
1330 spring /sprɪŋ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com time of year when plants start growing after winter
1441 square /skwɛɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com shape with four sides of equal length sides and four right (90°) angles
1372 stone /stoʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard, solid piece of rock
1343 strange /strɛɪndʒ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
1261 strength /strɛŋθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being strong
1543 strongly /strɑŋlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a strong manner; in a very serious way
1481 studio /stju•dɪ•oʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the building or room where art is made, such as paintings, movies, or music
1584 succeed /sək•siːd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to finally achieve something that you were trying to achieve
1282 suggestion /sə•dʒɛs•tʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com idea about what someone should do
1373 sum /sʌm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount when all is added together; total
1359 sun /sʌn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the hot shining star the earth moves around
1216 survive /sə•vaɪv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to continue to live despite illness or trouble
1488 suspect /səs•pɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com  to think that someone may have committed a crime or done something wrong 
1389 swim /swɪm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move through water by moving parts of the body
1461 switch /swɪtʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change from one thing to another; a thing you move to change from one thing to another
1369 tape /tɛɪp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stick things together using an adhesive strip
1411 taste /tɛɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the particular quality of food or drink that can be sensed by a person's mouth
1597 tea /tiː/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com drink made when you put dried leaves in hot water
1468 tear /tɛɚ/,/tɪɚ/ verb, noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. (v) to damage something by pulling it apart; 2. (n) drop of salty water from the eye
1456 technical /tɛk•nɪ•kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of practical use of machines or science in industry
1222 technique /tɛk•niːk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
1450 temperature /tɛm•prɪ•tʃə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a measure of how hot or cold something is (e.g., the weather)
1391 theater /θiːə•θɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com place where shows are performed on a stage
1570 theme /θiːm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com main subject to discuss or describe
1346 threat /θrɛt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com warning of probable trouble
1519 threaten /θrɛ•tn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say you will harm or hurt someone
1247 ticket /tɪ•kɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com piece of paper that lets you enter or use something
1514 tie /taɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to join together two ends of string or rope; to join two or more things together with string or rope
1569 till /tɪl/ conj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com until
1329 tire /taɪ•ə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com lose energy and feel that you need to rest
1412 tonight /tə•naɪt/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com night following this day
1225 tool /tul/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com device used to make things (e.g., a hammer or driver)
1294 topic /tɑ•pɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com matter people talk or write about
1394 totally /toʊtəlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a complete way; completely; absolutely
1467 tough /tʌf/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very difficult to do or deal with
1484 tourist /tʊə•rɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who travels to a place for pleasure
1336 tradition /trə•dɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way of thinking, and behaving that was used for a long time
1223 traffic /træ•fɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of activity over a communication system
1208 transport /træns•poɚt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to carry things from one place to another
1279 trend /trɛnd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com general direction of developing, proceeding
1455 troop /trup/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group of soldiers; an organized group
1306 twice /twaɪs/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com two times
1534 typical /tɪ•pɪ•kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com normal; usual; expected
1267 unfortunately /ʌn•foɚtʃ•nɪt•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is to be regretted; unluckily
1277 union /juniːɚn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com organization of people or groups who have a similar interest or particular goal
1592 unique /ju•niːk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unlike other things; being the only one like it
1383 usual /ju•ʒʊəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being the way things occur most of the time
1357 vary /vɛɚ•rɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be changeable, both up and down
1406 vehicle /viː•ɪ•kl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com machine (such as a car) that is used to carry things
1518 victim /vɪk•tɪm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who has suffered from a crime, bad situation, or event
1434 violence /vaɪ•ə•ləns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com use of physical force to harm someone or damage something
1396 visitor /vɪ•zɪ•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one who goes to a place to see it (or someone)
1362 volume /vɑ•ljʊm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com level of sound produced by an object, such as a radio or television
1506 wake /wɛɪk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop sleeping; to make someone stop sleeping
1366 wash /wɑʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to clean someone or something with soap and water
1244 waste /wɛɪst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use valuable things ineffectively
1323 weapon /wɛ•pən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is used for fighting
1563 wed /wɛd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to marry; to get married
1535 west /wɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the direction where the sun sets; opposite of east
1370 whereas /wɛɚr•æz/ conj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com taking into consideration the fact that
1589 wild /waɪld/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com living in nature; not tame
1387 wine /waɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
1326 winter /wɪn•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com coldest season of the year
1465 wood /wʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard material that trees are made of and is used for building and fuel