NGSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Set 77: Words 1521 to 1540

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
1524 amaze /əˈmeɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause wonder; to surprise completely
1526 birth /bɜrθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when a baby comes out of the body of its mother
1532 channel /ˈtʃæn.əl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins 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
1525 device /dɪˈvaɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
1522 division /dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of separating something into parts; groups formed by different functions or opinions
1531 expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the amount of money that is needed to pay for something
1530 factory /ˈfæk.tə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com building where things are made
1527 forest /ˈfɑr.ɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large area with many trees
1538 friendly /ˈfrɛnd.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com acting like a friend; kind and helpful
1533 investigate /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪˌgeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to try to find out facts; to carry out research
1528 label /ˈleɪ.bəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of paper or cloth that is attached to something and gives information about it
1540 provision /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. supplies that are needed or wanted; something that is supplied; 2. part of a law or an agreement
1535 rank /ræŋk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to place someone or something in higher or lower position relative to others
1534 recommendation /ˌrɛk.ə.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com suggestion about someone or something being a good choice
1539 resident /ˈrɛz.ɪ.dənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person, animal, or plant who lives in a particular place
1529 root /rut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of a plant that grows underground
1523 secure /sɪˈkjʊər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to protect something from danger or harm, keep things safe
1521 threaten /ˈθrɛt.n/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say you will harm or hurt someone
1536 typical /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com normal; usual; expected
1537 west /wɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the direction where the sun sets; opposite of east