NGSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Band 19: Words 1801 to 1900

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
1883 abroad /əˈbrɔd/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or to a foreign country
1811 accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to go somewhere with someone
1832 aircraft /ˈɛərˌkræft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a machine that can fly
1813 angry /ˈæŋ.gri/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a strong feeling about something that you dislike very much
1839 appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time you arranged to meet someone or do something
1855 assumption /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
1836 bone /ˈboʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard pieces of a body that form the frame of an animal
1880 borrow /ˈbɑr.əʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to receive something from someone and later return it
1854 boss /bɑs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who manages you, or is in charge of you at work
1844 bother /ˈbɑð.ər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take the trouble to do something
1819 breakfast /ˈbrɛk.fəst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the first meal of the day
1900 breast /brɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the two parts on the front of a woman's body that produce milk when she has a baby
1885 capable /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com able to do something; can do
1808 childhood /ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time when you are a child
1875 classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something popular or famous for a long time and is considered one of the best of its kind
1863 coat /koʊt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
1879 collapse /kəˈlæps/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to suddenly fall down or break apart
1824 competitive /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com wanting to win or to be better than others
1851 complicate /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make more difficult
1870 concentration /ˌkɑn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the ability to direct all your effort and attention on the one thing you are doing and nothing else
1830 core /kɔr/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the central part of a fruit that contains the seeds; the central part of something
1867 crash /kræʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hit something hard enough to cause serious damage
1886 defeat /dɪˈfit/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to win against someone in something such as a fight or game
1874 defend /dɪˈfɛnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to protect against an attack
1864 democracy /dɪˈmɑk.rə.si/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a system of government in which the people of a country can vote to elect who will govern them
1872 deserve /dɪˈzɜrv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get the appropriate reward or punishment for the way you behaved or something you did
1847 diet /ˈdaɪ.ət/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the type of food that a person or animal usually eats
1853 disappoint /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to not meet the expectations of others or yourself
1852 discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the teaching of self-control through instruction and practice
1882 dish /dɪʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a shallow container for cooking or serving food
1829 disk /dɪsk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a flat round object
1893 distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋ.gwɪʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to notice the difference between two or more things or people
1809 draft /dræft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of writing or plan that is not yet finished
1892 educational /ˌɛdʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃə.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to teaching in a school
1842 effectively /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that produces the result you want
1843 elsewhere /ˈɛls.wɛər/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or to another or different place
1891 emergency /ɪˈmɜr.dʒən.si/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a sudden serious event needing immediate action
1831 emotional /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃə.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to deep feelings
1840 emphasize /ˈɛm.fəˌsaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stress the items that are important
1889 enhance /ɛnˈhæns/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something better; to improve
1803 exhibition /ˌɛk.səˈbɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an event at which an object or group of objects is shown to the public
1835 existence /ɪgˈzɪs.təns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being present, alive, or real
1857 extreme /ɪkˈstrim/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very great in degree
1860 forth /fɔrθ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com out of a place; forward in time, place, or way
1856 freeze /friz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become hard because of very cold temperatures
1881 fundamental /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to the most important parts of something
1849 gray /greɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com color between black and white
1828 habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the usual way of behaving; something often repeated
1826 hi /ˈhaɪ̯/ intj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what you say when you meet someone; hello
1817 illustrate /ˈɪl.əˌstreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to explain with examples, to make it easier to understand
1806 immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com done without delay; straight away
1871 implication /ˌɪm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com possible effects or results from an action or event
1818 imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to suggest something, without saying it directly
1807 incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that happens, especially if it is bad or unusual
1845 initiative /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to decide or act upon things yourself without depending on someone else
1801 injury /ˈɪn.dʒə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com physical or emotional harm or damage that a person experiences
1877 interaction /ˌɪn.tərˈæk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com process of two or more people or things affecting each other
1876 king /kiŋ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the male ruler of a country that has a royal family
1814 knock /nɑk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hit something to get people's attention
1822 lake /leɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large area of water surrounded by land
1821 liberal /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com open to new ideas; believing government should actively support social needs
1866 lucky /ˈlʌ.ki/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fortunate; having good things happen to you
1896 manufacturer /mæn.jʊ.fæk.tʃər.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person or company that makes a product
1841 maximum /ˈmæk.sə.məm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com largest or greatest
1869 meat /mit/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the muscles and soft parts of animals or birds that is eaten as food
1862 mechanism /ˈmɛk.əˌnɪz.əm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a part or a set of parts of a machine that has a particular function
1834 metal /ˈmɛt.l/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a type of hardy material that is usually hard and shiny that can be used to make things, such as iron, gold, or steel
1848 motion /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a movement; the way something moves
1895 nearby /ˈnɪərˈbaɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not far away
1861 negotiation /nɪˌgoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a formal discussion to reach an agreement
1868 observation /ˌɑb.zərˈvɛɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com careful watching and listening; remark or comment on something you have noticed
1837 panel /ˈpæn.l/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a rectangular piece of wood, metal, etc., that is a part of something bigger; a group of people who discuss something
1858 passage /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a long, narrow area that connects one place to another
1888 perfectly /ˈpɜr.fɪkt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a faultless manner; without mistakes
1899 personally /ˈpɜr.sə.nl.i/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com by a specific person, and not by anyone else
1850 plastic /ˈplæs.tɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a very common, light, strong material that can be formed into many different shapes and is made by a chemical process
1865 pocket /ˈpɑk.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
1812 politician /ˌpɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who is active in politics
1887 presidential /ˌprɛz.ɪˈdɛn.ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to the president
1838 prime /praɪ̯m/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com main; most important; best quality
1804 producer /prəˈdu.sər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a company making or growing a certain product
1890 proud /praʊd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com pleased because of something you have done
1823 qualify /ˈkwɑl.əˌfaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity
1805 regional /ˈri.dʒə.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having to do with a particular area
1878 repair /rɪˈpɛər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to fix something that is broken; fix
1859 reputation /ˌrɛp.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an opinion that people have about someone or something based on the past
1816 salary /ˈsæl.ə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money an employee is paid each year
1815 seed /sid/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small object made by a plant from which a new plant can grow; the beginning of something
1833 self /sɛf/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the type of person you really are
1846 sharp /ʃɑrp/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a thin edge or point that is able to cut
1897 slide /slaɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move smoothly and easily, usually over a surface
1810 slip /slɪp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to slide out of position or fall to the ground by accident
1884 soul /səʊl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the spiritual part of a person
1894 substantial /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large in amount, quantity, or size
1820 temporary /ˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com continuing for a limited time, not permanent
1825 truly /ˈtru.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com based on truth or fact or reality
1873 unusual /ʌnˈju.ʒu.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com different from what is ordinary or normal in a way that attracts attention; not usual
1898 valuable /ˈvæl.ju.ə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com worth a lot of money
1802 vast /væst/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being very large in size or amount
1827 yellow /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com color of lemons or the sun