NGSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Band 15: Words 1401 to 1500

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
1464 acquire /əˈkwaɪər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get or earn something by thinking or working
1478 ad /æd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com public notice or advertisement
1448 affair /əˈfɛər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com event or a set of events, often unpleasant ones
1488 afford /əˈfɔrd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have enough money to pay for something
1431 anybody /ˈɛn.iˌbɑd.i/ pron OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com any person; anyone
1418 army /ˈɑr.mi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
1460 arrangement /əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plan or preparation to make something happen; an agreement
1498 arrest /əˈrɛst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use the law to catch and keep people who committed crimes
1499 assess /əˈsɛs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to judge something's value or suitability
1475 assessment /əˈsɛs.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com opinion based on judging the qualities of something or someone
1435 basically /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in the most important ways even if not completely true
1432 bedroom /ˈbɛdˌrum/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com room for sleeping usually with a bed
1456 belief /bɪˈlif/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a feeling of being sure that something exists or is true
1412 belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be a member of a particular group and feel welcomed
1411 bind /baɪnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to join two or more things together to limit their freedom
1417 bomb /bɑm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a weapon designed to break apart very suddenly and violently
1473 border /ˈbɔr.dər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com line separating one country or state from another
1407 branch /brɑntʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins 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
1472 capacity /kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to hold, involve or contain people or things
1451 citizen /ˈsɪt.ə.zən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who belongs to and has rights in a country
1449 civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to the people of a country; not military/criminal
1434 climb /klaɪm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
1495 complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say that you are not happy or satisfied with something or someone
1487 component /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the parts that make up something
1493 confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling that you can do well at something
1465 corporate /ˈkɔr.pər.ət/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning (usually large) companies
1422 council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group chosen to make decisions about something
1491 cup /kʌp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small round container used to hold liquids for drinking
1416 danger /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com possibility of getting hurt, damaged, or killed
1419 dangerous /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
1401 dear /dɪr/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com loved or valued very much
1420 decrease /dɪˈkris/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to reduce the size, amount, or number of something
1428 delivery /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of taking something to a person or place
1429 deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to refuse to allow or accept something
1492 description /dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that tells you what something is like or looks like
1447 destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to damage something so badly that it no longer exists
1454 domestic /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or relating to a particular country; of or relating to the home and family
1423 editor /ˈɛd.ɪ.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person whose job is to correct and make changes to the contents of a book or magazine
1497 error /ˈɛr.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is not correct; a mistake
1482 escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get away from a place where you are being held
1466 fairly /ˈfɛər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a reasonable way; between a little and very much
1445 familiar /fəˈmɪl.jər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com well-known or easily recognized
1415 fashion /ˈfæ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com style of dress or activity popular at some time
1479 fee /fi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of money paid for a particular service
1426 generate /ˈdʒɛn.əˌreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to create or be produced or bring into existence
1427 gift /gɪft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something given to another for a reason; present
1453 gold /goʊld/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com soft yellow metal that is very valuable
1430 guest /gɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
1442 gun /gʌn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a weapon that shoots small metal objects down a metal tube
1480 hall /hɔl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a usually long, narrow room in a building that leads to other rooms
1405 historical /hɪˈstɔr.ɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or related to events or people in the past
1421 hurt /hɜrt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause pain, damage, or injury
1446 ignore /ɪgˈnɔr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
1494 industrial /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning the people and businesses that make certain products
1489 lawyer /ˈlɔ.jər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a professional who is paid to help people with the law
1455 load /loʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large, often heavy, amount of something to be moved
1450 locate /ˈloʊ.keɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find a certain place, position, or location of something
1438 mainly /ˈmeɪn.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com mostly; usually; being the largest part
1441 manner /ˈmæn.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com that way that something happens or is done
1437 minister /ˈmɪn.ə.stər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an official who heads a government department
1403 moreover /mɔrˈoʊ.vər/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in addition to what has been said
1439 mouth /maʊθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the face used for eating and talking
1440 noise /nɔɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a loud or unpleasant sound 
1424 normally /ˈnɔr.mə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in the manner that is usual or ordinary
1402 objective /əbˈdʒɛk.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you decide you want to do; goal
1444 occasion /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com particular time when something important or special happens
1404 onto ˈɔn.tu/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com movement towards a position that is on something
1406 oppose /əˈpoʊz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be against someone in a contest, game, or fight; to disagree
1477 ought /ɑt/ aux OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what is expected; should
1468 participate /pɑrˈtɪs.əˌpeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take part with others in doing something
1496 perspective /pərˈspɛk.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way of thinking, an attitude toward something
1462 prison /ˈprɪz.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place where people who have committed serious crimes are held
1484 proper /ˈprɑp.ər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com correct according to social or moral rules
1433 quote /kwoʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use someone's exact words in your writing or speech
1500 register /ˈrɛdʒ.ə.stər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to record your name on an official list; sign up
1481 regulation /ˌrɛg.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com official rule that controls how something is done
1485 relax /rɪˈlæks/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop feeling nervous or worried; to rest and do something enjoyable
1459 remind /rɪˈmaɪnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone remember something
1471 representative /ˌrɛp.rɪˈzɛn.tə.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com typical of a particular group or thing
1410 route /rut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way to get from one place to another place
1409 scientist /ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who is trained to gain knowledge by making predictions, testing them, and developing theories
1474 shake /ʃeɪk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move something violently back and forth or up and down
1476 shoe /ʃu/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outer covering worn on the foot to protect it usually sold in pairs
1425 sight /saɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the ability to see 
1461 skin /skɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outer layer of an animal's or human's body
1443 square /skwɛər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com shape with four sides of equal length sides and four right (90°) angles
1483 studio /ˈstu.diˌoʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the building or room where art is made, such as paintings, movies, or music
1490 suspect /səˈspɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com  to think that someone may have committed a crime or done something wrong 
1463 switch /swɪtʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change from one thing to another; (n) a thing you move to change from one thing to another
1413 taste /teɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the particular quality of food or drink that can be sensed by a person's mouth
1470 tear /tɪər/ verb, noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. (v) to damage something by pulling it apart; 2. (n) drop of salty water from the eye
1458 technical /ˈtɛk.nɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of practical use of machines or science in industry
1452 temperature /ˈtɛm.pər.əˌtʃər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a measure of how hot or cold something is (e.g., the weather)
1414 tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time from when the sun goes down on this day to when it comes up the following morning
1469 tough /tʌf/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very difficult to do or deal with
1486 tourist /ˈtʊər.ɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who travels to a place for pleasure
1457 troop /trup/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group of soldiers; an organized group
1408 vehicle /ˈvi.ɪ.kəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com machine (such as a car) that is used to carry things
1436 violence /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com use of physical force to harm someone or damage something
1467 wood /wʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard material that trees are made of and is used for building and fuel