TSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Band 10: Words 901 to 1000

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
957 activate /æktəvˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to start or begin something
958 additionally /ədɪʃənˌʌli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com furthermore, also
959 affirmative /əfɜmətɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com positive, meaning 'yes'
960 baker /beɪkɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who bakes for a living
961 brainstorm /breɪnstˌɔrm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a group discussion to come up with a lot of ideas very quickly
962 cage /keɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a box-like crate usually made of steel
963 cinema /sɪnəmə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a movie theatre
964 collaboration /kəlˌæbɜeɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of working together
965 condominium /kˌɑndəmɪniəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a building that has lots of apartments in it, all owned and lived in by different people
966 consecutive /kənsɛkyətɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com following one after the other
967 cordless /kɔrdləs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com no electric cable needed
901 debit /dɛbɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a record of an amount of money taken out of an account
902 delicate /dɛləkət/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com need to handle with care
968 deluxe /dəlʌks/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com rich and superior in quality
903 dependence /dɪpɛndəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the state of needing someone
969 desirable /dɪzaɪrəbəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com worth having or wanting
970 discrepancy /dɪskrɛpənsi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an unexpected difference between two things that needs to be explained
971 dispatch /dɪspætʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to send out
904 distraction /dɪstrækʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of taking your focus away from something
905 downsize /daʊnsˌaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com reduce in size or number
972 drawback /drɔbˌæk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the downside of something
973 dull /dʌl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com boring; not exciting
974 economically /ˌɛkənɑmɪkli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to use of income and money
906 elephant /ɛləfənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large animal with a long trunk and big ears found in Africa and Asia
907 enthusiasm /ɪnθuziˌæzəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of being excited about something
908 enthusiast /ɛnθuziˌæst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who is crazy about something, e.g., a sports enthusiast
975 evenly /ivənli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in equal ways
909 evident /ɛvədənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be clear or obvious
976 excellence /ɛksələns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the state of being very, very good
977 exclusively /ɪksklusɪvli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com offered only to a certain group
978 farewell /fˌɛrwɛl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com goodbye
979 fatigue /fətig/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what you feel when you are very, very tired
980 fiscal /fɪskəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do with money
981 fleet /flit/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a group of ships travelling together
910 flexibility /flˌɛksəbɪləti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the ability to adapt or change easily
911 flextime /flɛkstˌaɪm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com there is a choice about when to start and finish working a set number of hours
982 flour /flaʊɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com white powder from wheat used in baking
983 fog /fɑg/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a cloud of white filled with small water droplets
984 formally /fɔrməli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com officially
912 fortunately /fɔrtʃənətli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happily, luckily
913 freighter /freɪtɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large ship that is used to transport goods
914 generator /dʒɛnɜˌeɪtɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a machine that makes electricity
985 gram /græm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small measurement of weight
915 hallway /hɔlwˌeɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a passage or corridor that other rooms open out of
916 hamburger /hæmbɜgɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a flat round cake of minced beef that is fried and then eaten in a bread roll
986 handbook /hændbˌʊk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a book that gives intructions on how to do something
917 hazard /hæzɜd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is dangerous
987 headphone /hɛdfˌoʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a set of small speakers that fit into each ear so that only you can hear the sound
988 heater /hitɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that warms a room
989 helmet /hɛlmət/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you wear to protect your head
990 hiker /haɪkɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who likes to go for long walks in their leisure time
991 homeless /hoʊmləs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be without a place to live
918 homeowner /hoʊmˌoʊnɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who owns the house that they live in
919 imperative /ˌɪmpɛrətɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very important and urgent
920 inflate /ɪnfleɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make bigger
921 insert /ˌɪnsɜt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put into or add into
922 lecturer /lɛktʃɜɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an instructor or professor
992 lighter /laɪtɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not as heavy as
993 loudly /laʊdli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a manner that is not quiet
994 loyalty /lɔɪəlti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of being faithful to someone or something
923 meaningful /minɪŋfəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have a meaning or purpose
924 memorize /mɛmɜˌaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to learn and remember things
925 merchant /mɜtʃənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who sells things for a living
995 microwave /maɪkrəwˌeɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com kitchen appliance that cooks food quickly
996 misidentify /mɪsaɪdɛntəfˌaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to mistakenly recognise something; to think that it is something else
926 modification /mˌɑdəfəkeɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a change made on something
997 neat /nit/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com tidy, clean
998 nomination /nˌɑməneɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the state of being suggested for something
927 occupant /ɑkyəpənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who lives in a place, e.g., renter, tenant
999 officially /əfɪʃəli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com done by the government or office in charge
1000 outfit /aʊtfˌɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a set of clothes like a uniform
928 overcharge /oʊvɜtʃˌɑrdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to ask for too much money for goods or service
929 oversee /oʊvɜsˌi/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to supervise
930 petition /pətɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a demand for a particular action, usually signed by a lot of people
931 pillow /pɪloʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com soft cushion to rest your head on when you go to bed
932 popcorn /pɑpkˌɔrn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com grains of maize that have been heated up until they explode; good to eat as a snack
933 pottery /pɑtɜi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com earthenware, stoneware, ceramics
934 professionally /prəfɛʃənəli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do with your work or job
935 publicize /pʌblɪsˌaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com make known generally
936 ray /reɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a beam of light from the sun
937 redecorate /ridɛkɜˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to redo the inside of a house with new colors and furniture
938 refinery /rɪfaɪnɜi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a factory where raw materials are taken to be made pure
939 refresh /rɪfrɛʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put new life or energy into
940 refundable /rɪfʌndəbəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money that can be returned if you change your mind about a purchase
941 reimbursement /rˌiɪmbɜsmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the money that is given to cover the cost of an expense that has been paid out
942 reliability /rilˌaɪəbɪləti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the state of being trustworthy
943 reluctant /rɪlʌktənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not very willing to do something
944 sewer /suɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the pipes that carry water and waste away from toilets
945 skate /skeɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com glide over the surface as if you are sliding on ice
946 skateboard /skeɪtbˌɔrd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a flat board with small wheels on the bottom that you move by pushing on the ground with one foot
947 sleepy /slipi/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com tired, ready for bed
948 tailor /teɪlɜ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com adjust something to fit a specific need or market
949 termination /tɜməneɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the end of something
950 theft /θɛft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the taking and keeping of something that does not belong to you
951 thunderstorm /θʌndɜstˌɔrm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an extreme weather condition with rain, wind, thunder and lightening
952 transmission /trænsmɪʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the message sent from one to another
953 transmit /trænzmɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to send a message to someone
954 unused /ənyuzd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not yet put into use
955 waive /weɪv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give up or do without
956 yen /yɛn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the basic unit of money in Japan