| 1195 | abide | /əbaɪd/ | verb |        put up with |
| 655 | aboard | /əbɔrd/ | adv | on or in a moving vehicle, e.g., aboard the boat |
| 562 | absent | /æbsənt/ | adj | missing, not present |
| 801 | absorb | /əbzɔrb/ | verb | to take in or soak up |
| 750 | accent | /əksɛnt/ | noun | special manner of oral expression |
| 698 | acceptance | /æksɛptəns/ | noun | state of being okay with something or someone |
| 432 | accessible | /æksɛsəbəl/ | adj | available, easy to reach |
| 539 | accessory | /æksɛsɜi/ | noun | partner in crime |
| 1243 | acclaim | /əkleɪm/ | verb | approval and great praise |
| 217 | accommodate | /əˈkɒm.əˌdeɪt/ | verb | to give something that is needed |
| 400 | accomplishment | /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ | noun | something you achieve |
| 622 | accordingly | /əkɔrdɪŋli/ | adv | therefore, so |
| 22 | accountant | /əˈkaʊn.tnt/ | noun | a person responsible for the money in a business |
| 563 | accumulate | /əkyumyəlˌeɪt/ | verb | to slowly get more and more of something, e.g., wealth |
| 1098 | accuracy | /ækyɜəsi/ | noun | the state of being exact and correct |
| 303 | accurately | /ˈæk.jər.ɪt.li/ | adv | when something is done correctly |
| 401 | accustom | /əkʌstəm/ | verb | to get used to |
| 957 | activate | /æktəvˌeɪt/ | verb | to start or begin something |
| 1196 | actively | /æktɪvli/ | adv | in a way that takes effort and action |
| 478 | actress | /æktrəs/ | noun | a female actor |
| 1023 | adapter | /ədæptɜ/ | noun | something that connects to something to make it usable |
| 958 | additionally | /ədɪʃənˌʌli/ | adv | furthermore, also |
| 591 | adhere | /ədhɪr/ | verb | to stay with or follow , e.g., adhere to rules |
| 479 | adjacent | /ədʒeɪsənt/ | adj | next to, beside |
| 802 | administer | /ədmɪnɪstɜ/ | verb | to manage an office |
| 212 | administrative | /ædˈmɪn.əˌstreɪ.tɪv/ | adj | to do with the management of an office |
| 378 | administrator | /ædˈmɪn.əˌstreɪ.tɚ/ | noun | the person who manages an office |
| 95 | admission | /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ | noun | entrance into something |
| 656 | advancement | /ədvænsmənt/ | noun | gradual move forward |
| 657 | advertiser | /ædvɜtˌaɪzɜ/ | noun | someone who is selling something through media |
| 1024 | advisable | /ədvaɪzəbəl/ | adj | something one should do, or is good to do |
| 179 | advisor | /ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/ | noun | someone who gives an opinion on what to do |
| 751 | advisory | /ædvaɪzɜi/ | adj | related to giving advice or an opinion on what to do |
| 959 | affirmative | /əfɜmətɪv/ | adj | positive, meaning 'yes' |
| 218 | affordable | /əˈfɔr.də.bəl/ | adj | not expensive, one is able to pay easily |
| 433 | afterward | /æftɜwɜd/ | adv | after an event or action |
| 493 | airfare | /ɛrfˌɛr/ | noun | the amount of money charged for traveling by airplane |
| 99 | airplane | /ˈɛərˌpleɪn/ | noun | a powered vehicle that flies through the air to its destination |
| 5 | airport | /ˈɛr.pɔrt/ | noun | the place where you go to get on an airplane |
| 138 | aisle | /aɪl/ | noun | long narrow area for walking between rows of something |
| 515 | alert | /əlɜt/ | adj | wide awake, aware |
| 207 | alike | /əˈlaɪk/ | adv | similar, almost the same |
| 1197 | allergy | /ælɜdʒi/ | noun | condition that means you get ill if you come into contact with a particular material |
| 699 | allocate | /æləkˌeɪt/ | verb | to assign (usually people or money) to something |
| 480 | alternate | /ɔltɜnət/ | verb | another option |
| 658 | alternatively | /ɔltɜnətɪvli/ | adv | another option |
| 886 | amateur | /æmətʃˌɜ/ | noun | a beginner, not a professional, done for pleasure not for pay |
| 887 | ambassador | /æmbæsədɜ/ | noun | somebody who represents somehting, usually a country |
| 700 | ambitious | /æmbɪʃəs/ | adj | hard-working, wanting to achieve much |
| 845 | amenity | /əmɛnəti/ | noun | Something, like a swimming pool in a town, that makes life more comfortable and enjoyable. |
| 803 | ample | /æmpəl/ | adj | more than enough of |
| 659 | amuse | /əmyuz/ | verb | to entertain |
| 888 | anew | /ənu/ | adv | starting over again, a fresh start |
| 288 | anniversary | /ˌæn.ɪˈvɜr.sə.ri/ | noun | a date to remember |
| 185 | announcer | /əˈnaʊn.sɚ/ | noun | someone who gives a message publicly |
| 219 | annoy | /əˈnɔɪ/ | verb | to bother or irritate |
| 297 | annually | /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ | adv | every 12 months |
| 804 | antique | /æntik/ | noun | very old item, usually furniture or jewellery |
| 1099 | anyhow | /ɛnihˌaʊ/ | adv | anyway, besides |
| 456 | anytime | /ɛnitˌaɪm/ | adv | at a time you choose, it's not important when |
| 434 | apology | /əpɑlədʒˌi/ | noun | saying you are sorry for something |
| 701 | appendix | /əpɛndɪks/ | noun | an extra bit of information at the end of a book or document |
| 1100 | appetizer | /æpətˌaɪzɜ/ | noun | small amount of food eaten before the main meal |
| 623 | apple | /æpəl/ | noun | a type of fruit from trees that is green, red, or yellow |
| 88 | appliance | /əˈplaɪ.əns/ | noun | a machine or device that does a particular task |
| 624 | applicable | /æpləkəbəl/ | adj | relating to |
| 28 | applicant | /ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/ | noun | a person who submits papers in order to do something, e.g., job applicant |
| 564 | appraisal | /əpreɪzəl/ | noun | an evaluation |
| 412 | appreciation | /əprˌiʃieɪʃən/ | noun | to show thanks for something or someone |
| 1198 | apprehensive | /ˌæprɪhɛnsɪv/ | adj | uneasy, worried |
| 565 | apprentice | /əprɛntəs/ | noun | someone who is learning a trade by working with an expert |
| 846 | approximate | /əprɑksəmət/ | adj | to give a general number as a guess |
| 1101 | arc | /ɑrk/ | noun | a curved line, like part of a circle |
| 148 | architect | /ˈɑr.kɪˌtɛkt/ | noun | someone who designs buildings |
| 889 | architectural | /ˌɑrkətɛktʃɜəl/ | adj | to do with the design of buildings |
| 1025 | archive | /ɑrkˌaɪv/ | noun | a place where documents are kept for a long time |
| 1026 | artistic | /ɑrtɪstɪk/ | adj | to be creative, good at art |
| 752 | asleep | /əslip/ | adv | not awake, in sleep |
| 186 | aspect | /ˈæs.pɛkt/ | noun | a part or a feature |
| 435 | assemble | /əsɛmbəl/ | verb | to gather people together |
| 540 | assembly | /əsɛmbli/ | noun | when people are gathered together |
| 100 | assignment | /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ | noun | a project or task |
| 1027 | assurance | /əʃʊrəns/ | noun | certainty or full confidence |
| 1028 | athletic | /æθlɛtɪk/ | adj | to do with sports |
| 890 | attain | /əteɪn/ | verb | to get or achieve |
| 52 | attendant | /əˈtɛn.dənt/ | noun | someone who waits on or tends to the needs of another |
| 102 | attendee | /ə.tɛnˈdi/ | noun | someone present (at a meeting or event) |
| 1029 | attire | /ətaɪɜ/ | verb | clothing |
| 660 | attorney | /ətɜni/ | noun | lawyer |
| 625 | auction | /ɑkʃən/ | noun | where things are sold to highest payer |
| 187 | audit | /ˈɔ.dɪt/ | noun | to check something is correct, usually related to accounts in business |
| 1102 | audition | /ɑdɪʃən/ | noun | a try out done by a performer to test whether they have the skills to do the job |
| 1030 | auditor | /ɔdɪtɜ/ | noun | a person who checks to make sure things are correct |
| 516 | auditorium | /ˌɔdətɔriəm/ | noun | the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits |
| 753 | authentic | /əθɛntɪk/ | adj | real, not fake |
| 224 | authority | /əˈθɔr.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the power to give orders and make decisions |
| 661 | authorization | /ˌɔθɜəzeɪʃən/ | noun | the permission given to do something |
| 213 | authorize | /ˈɔ.θəˌraɪz/ | verb | to give permission for something |
| 361 | auto | /ˈɔ.toʊ/ | noun | a car |
| 388 | automate | /ˈɔ.təˌmeɪt/ | verb | To make a process that does a task over and over again by a machine |
| 436 | automatic | /ˌɔtəmætɪk/ | adj | done without thinking |
| 241 | automobile | /ˌɔ.tə.məˈbil/ | noun | a vehicle that is used for carrying passengers on roads; a car |
| 1199 | automotive | /ˌɔtəmoʊtɪv/ | adj | of or relating to motor vehicles |
| 229 | availability | /əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | being present and able to be used |
| 847 | await | /əweɪt/ | verb | to wait for, or expect, something to happen |
| 1103 | backpack | /bækpˌæk/ | noun | a bag with shoulder straps worn on the back |
| 1200 | bacteria | /bæktɪriə/ | noun | small microbes that often make you sick |
| 457 | badge | /bædʒ/ | noun | a small piece of material with your name and details on that you wear to show who you are |
| 152 | baggage | /ˈbæg.ɪdʒ/ | noun | travel bags |
| 494 | bake | /beɪk/ | verb | to cook things inside the oven |
| 960 | baker | /beɪkɜ/ | noun | someone who bakes for a living |
| 754 | bakery | /beɪkɜi/ | noun | a place where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are made and sold |
| 626 | balcony | /bælkəni/ | noun | a small floor area with a wall or fence round it that is joined to the outside of a building |
| 891 | balloon | /bəlun/ | noun | a colorful round object made of rubber that is filled with air |
| 1104 | ballroom | /bɔlrˌum/ | noun | large room used mainly for dancing |
| 316 | banker | /ˈbæŋ.kər/ | noun | someone who works for the bank |
| 592 | bankrupt | /bæŋkrəpt/ | noun | to have no more money |
| 1031 | bankruptcy | /bæŋkrəpsi/ | noun | the act of having no more money to pay bills |
| 117 | banquet | /ˈbæŋ.kwɪt/ | noun | a formal meal given for a lot of people |
| 848 | barbecue | /bɑrbɪkyˌu/ | noun | meal that has been cooked on a grill, outdoors |
| 230 | bargain | /ˈbɑr.gən/ | noun | a good deal, a good price |
| 245 | baseball | /ˈbeɪsˌbɔl/ | noun | a sports game with a bat and ball |
| 627 | basement | /beɪsmənt/ | noun | the level under the ground floor |
| 541 | basket | /bæskət/ | noun | a container made of pieces of wood |
| 298 | basketball | /ˈbæs.kɪtˌbɔl/ | noun | a game played by two teams who try to score goals by throwing the ball |
| 282 | bathroom | /ˈbæθˌrʊm/ | noun | a room where there is a bath and/or a shower |
| 165 | battery | /ˈbæt.ə.ri/ | noun | something that stores and supplies electricity |
| 805 | bean | /bin/ | noun | a long thin green vegetable |
| 628 | beforehand | /bɪfɔrhˌænd/ | adv | earlier in time |
| 849 | beginner | /bɪgɪnɜ/ | noun | to be new at something |
| 317 | behalf | /bɪˈhæf/ | noun | to speak or do something for someone else, e.g., on behalf of… |
| 340 | bench | /bɛntʃ/ | noun | a long, usually wooden, seat found mainly in parks |
| 1105 | beneficial | /bˌɛnəfɪʃəl/ | adj | good for you, positive effect |
| 134 | beverage | /ˈbɛv.ər.ɪdʒ/ | noun | any liquid suitable for drinking |
| 49 | bicycle | /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kl̩/ | noun | a vehicle with two wheels and pedals |
| 1106 | biography | /baɪɑgrəfi/ | noun | someone's life story |
| 850 | biology | /baɪɑlədʒi/ | noun | the study of nature |
| 104 | birthday | /ˈbɜrθˌdeɪ/ | noun | the day in the year on which a person was born |
| 851 | blanket | /blæŋkət/ | noun | a large piece of cloth used to cover someone or something |
| 892 | blueprint | /bluprˌɪnt/ | noun | a drawing or plan to show what the finished thing will look like |
| 437 | boardroom | /bɔrdrˌum/ | noun | a room where the board of directors of a company hold meetings |
| 195 | bonus | /ˈboʊ.nəs/ | noun | extra, usually in the form of money |
| 1233 | bookcase | /bʊkkˌeɪs/ | noun | a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books |
| 351 | booklet | /ˈbʊk.lɪt/ | noun | a small book, leaflet, or brochure |
| 263 | bookstore | /ˈbʊkˌstɔr/ | noun | a place that sells books |
| 702 | booth | /buθ/ | noun | an enclosed space like a cubicle, stall or stand |
| 1107 | bound | /baʊnd/ | verb | wrap around with something, so as to cover or enclose |
| 961 | brainstorm | /breɪnstˌɔrm/ | noun | a group discussion to come up with a lot of ideas very quickly |
| 458 | brake | /breɪk/ | noun | to stop a vehicle by pressing a pedal |
| 169 | briefcase | /ˈbrifˌkeɪs/ | noun | a small case with a handle usually used for carrying business papers |
| 1201 | broaden | /brɔdən/ | verb | to widen |
| 20 | brochure | /broʊˈʃʊɚ/ | noun | a small paper book that gives information about a product or service |
| 379 | broker | /ˈbroʊ.kər/ | noun | someone who buys and sells thing for a percentage of sales |
| 1108 | broom | /brum/ | noun | a brush with a long handle used for sweeping the dirt from the floor |
| 806 | browse | /braʊz/ | verb | look or leaf through casually, like looking through a book without really reading it |
| 289 | buffet | /ˈbʊ.feɪ/ | noun | a meal consisting of a number of different dishes from which people serve themselves |
| 893 | bug | /bʌg/ | noun | an insect |
| 1202 | bulb | /bʌlb/ | noun | the shape of a teardrop, e.g., light bulb |
| 1032 | bulk | /bʌlk/ | noun | in big amount |
| 158 | bulletin | /ˈbʊl.ə.tən/ | noun | a short news report |
| 566 | businessman | /bɪznəsmˌæn/ | noun | a man who works in commercial or industrial business, especially an owner or executive |
| 495 | businessperson | /bɪznəspɜsən/ | noun | a person who works in commercial or industrial business, especially an owner or executive |
| 1033 | butter | /bʌtɜ/ | noun | a kind of soft spread for bread, made from cow's milk |
| 807 | bye | /baɪ/ | noun | opposite of 'hello' |
| 1203 | by-law | /baɪ.lɑ/ | noun | a law or rule of a club or company |
| 283 | cab | /kæb/ | noun | taxi |
| 304 | cabin | /ˈkæb.ɪn/ | noun | a small house in the forest |
| 87 | cabinet | /ˈkæb.ə.nɪt/ | noun | a piece of furniture with shelves to store things |
| 105 | café | /kæˈfeɪ/ | noun | A place where people can buy coffee and other drinks and simple food |
| 43 | cafeteria | /ˌkæf.ɪˈtɪər.i.ə/ | noun | a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier |
| 962 | cage | /keɪdʒ/ | noun | a box-like crate usually made of steel |
| 459 | calculation | /kˌælkyəleɪʃən/ | noun | to add, subtract, multiply, divide etc. |
| 276 | calculator | /ˈkæl.kjəˌleɪ.tɚ/ | noun | a small piece of electronic equipment used for doing math |
| 126 | calendar | /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ | noun | something you hang on the wall that has the months of the year on it |
| 35 | caller | /ˈkɔ.lɚ/ | noun | the person that is phoning you |
| 662 | campus | /kæmpəs/ | noun | place where university buildings are |
| 380 | cancellation | /ˌkæn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ | noun | when something is not going to happen after all |
| 663 | candy | /kændi/ | noun | a very sweet food, made from sugar and other things, that is good to eat |
| 226 | captain | /ˈkæp.tən/ | noun | the person in charge of a ship or airplane |
| 808 | careless | /kɛrlɛs/ | adj | to do something with little care or attention |
| 413 | cargo | /kɑrgˌoʊ/ | noun | the things carried in the hold of an airplane or on a truck |
| 438 | carpenter | /kɑrpəntɜ/ | noun | a person makes and mends things made of wood for a liviing |
| 254 | carrier | /ˈkær.i.ɚ/ | noun | a person or thing that carries something |
| 196 | cart | /kɑrt/ | noun | a wagon or truck used to for transport |
| 755 | carton | /kɑrtən/ | noun | a box made of cardboard or plastic in which things like milk and juice are sold |
| 180 | cartridge | /ˈkɑr.trɪdʒ/ | noun | a piece of equipment that is a sealed unit and that can be taken out and replaced |
| 329 | cashier | /kæˈʃɪɚ/ | noun | the person whose job it is to take the money you pay for goods or services |
| 330 | casual | /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/ | adj | uncertain, unplanned |
| 264 | cater | /ˈkeɪ.tər/ | verb | to provide food and drinks at a particular event such as a wedding or party |
| 439 | caterer | /keɪtɜɜ/ | noun | the person who makes food and delivers it for a living |
| 593 | caution | /kɑʃən/ | noun | a warning to be careful |
| 894 | cautious | /kɔʃəs/ | adj | to be careful |
| 567 | ceiling | /silɪŋ/ | noun | the thing that covers the room up high |
| 517 | celebrity | /səlɛbrɪti/ | noun | someone famous |
| 69 | cellphone | /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/ | noun | a telephone that you can carry and use anywhere within its range |
| 1034 | centimeter | /sɛntəmˌitɜ/ | noun | a form of measurement, e.g., there are 100 cm in a meter |
| 159 | certificate | /sərˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/ | noun | a piece of paper stating you did something |
| 542 | certification | /sˌɜtəfəkeɪʃən/ | noun | written proof that you did something or that something is good enough |
| 664 | certify | /sɜtəfˌaɪ/ | verb | to state something is real or correct |
| 852 | chairperson | /tʃɛrpˌɜsən/ | noun | the person in charge of a meeting |
| 853 | charitable | /tʃærətəbəl/ | adj | giving free money or help of some kind to someone who needs it |
| 665 | checkout | /tʃɛkˌaʊt/ | noun | the latest time that you must vacate a hotel room |
| 854 | checkup | /tʃɛkˌʌp/ | noun | a test to see that all is as it should be |
| 1204 | cheer | /tʃɪr/ | verb | to cheer on, shout encouragement |
| 1109 | cheeseburger | /tʃizbɜgɜ/ | noun | a hamburger with melted cheese on it |
| 44 | chef | /ʃɛf/ | noun | a person who cooks for a living |
| 666 | chemistry | /kɛmɪstri/ | noun | the study of chemicals |
| 1110 | chilly | /tʃɪli/ | adj | when the weather is cold and causing you to shiver |
| 1244 | chronic | /krɑnɪk/ | adj | for a long time |
| 963 | cinema | /sɪnəmə/ | noun | a movie theatre |
| 895 | circuit | /sɜkət/ | noun | a set path you move along |
| 1035 | circulate | /sɜkyəlˌeɪt/ | verb | to move around in a circle |
| 667 | circulation | /sɜkyəlˌeɪʃən/ | noun | to distribute in a wide area, e.g., newspaper |
| 1111 | circus | /sɜkəs/ | noun | a showy or noisy performance |
| 896 | clap | /klæp/ | verb | hitting your hands together to make a noise to show you enjoyed something |
| 703 | clarify | /klɛrəfˌaɪ/ | verb | to explain or make clear |
| 440 | classify | /klæsəfˌaɪ/ | verb | to put into a category |
| 704 | classmate | /klæsmˌeɪt/ | noun | Someone studying in your class with you |
| 201 | cleaner | /ˈkli.nɚ/ | noun | a person, machine, or substance that cleans things |
| 1234 | cleanliness | /klɛnlinɪs/ | noun | state of being not dirty, clean |
| 23 | clerk | /klɜrk/ | noun | someone who works at a counter |
| 3 | client | /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ | noun | someone who pays for a service |
| 402 | clinic | /klɪnɪk/ | noun | a place you go when sick, like a mini-hospital |
| 594 | clip | /klɪp/ | verb | to cut short, snip |
| 118 | closet | /ˈklɒz.ɪt/ | noun | a small cupboard |
| 543 | closure | /kloʊʒɜ/ | noun | when something is closed for good |
| 31 | cloth | /klɔθ/ | noun | a piece of thin material |
| 181 | cloudy | /ˈklaʊ.di/ | adj | weather where the sky is filled with clouds |
| 56 | clue | /klu/ | noun | a hint, a tip |
| 964 | collaboration | /kəlˌæbɜeɪʃən/ | noun | the act of working together |
| 809 | collector | /kəlɛktɜ/ | noun | someone who buys and keeps old things |
| 568 | colorful | /kʌlɜfəl/ | adj | having many different colors |
| 1036 | comb | /koʊm/ | noun | make smooth by getting the knots out of |
| 1037 | comfortably | /kʌmfɜtəbli/ | adv | to do something easily |
| 897 | commerce | /kɑmɜs/ | noun | trade, business, industry |
| 214 | commonly | /ˈkɒm.ən.li/ | adv | frequently, usually |
| 220 | commute | /kəˈmjut/ | verb | to travel a long way to work and back |
| 176 | commuter | /kəˈmju.tɚ/ | noun | someone who travels a long way to work and back |
| 70 | compact | /kəmˈpækt/ | adj | tightly packed in a small size |
| 756 | compartment | /kəmpɑrtmənt/ | noun | a part of a closed area that has been separated from a bigger one |
| 757 | compatible | /kəmpætəbəl/ | adj | to go well with |
| 569 | compensate | /kɑmpənsˌeɪt/ | verb | to give money for a service |
| 705 | compile | /kəmpaɪl/ | verb | to collect or gather data |
| 277 | completion | /kəmˈpli.ʃən/ | noun | the end; being finished |
| 1038 | compliance | /kəmplaɪəns/ | noun | the act of obeying rules |
| 1205 | complication | /kˌɑmpləkeɪʃən/ | noun | the act of making something more difficult |
| 1112 | compliment | /kɑmpləmɛnt/ | noun | saying something nice about someone |
| 231 | complimentary | /ˌkɒm.pləˈmɛn.tə.ri/ | adj | given for free |
| 595 | comply | /kəmplaɪ/ | verb | to obey a rule |
| 106 | comprehension | /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ | noun | the act of understanding |
| 668 | concierge | /kˌɑnsiɛrʒ/ | noun | the person in a hotel whose job it is to arrange things for the guests |
| 352 | conditioner | /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nɚ/ | noun | a substance or machined used to improve something |
| 965 | condominium | /kˌɑndəmɪniəm/ | noun | a building that has lots of apartments in it, all owned and lived in by different people |
| 305 | conductor | /kənˈdʌk.tɚ/ | noun | a person who leads |
| 381 | confidential | /ˌkɒn.fɪˈdɛn.ʃəl/ | adj | something that needs to be kept secret |
| 309 | confirmation | /ˌkɒn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | something that verifies something is true |
| 810 | conform | /kənfɔrm/ | verb | to be like others |
| 811 | congestion | /kəndʒɛstʃən/ | noun | a blockage; something that blocks it up |
| 481 | congratulate | /kəngrætʃəlˌeɪt/ | verb | to tell someone 'good job' on a happy occasion |
| 310 | congratulation | /kənˌgrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the act of congratulating |
| 966 | consecutive | /kənsɛkyətɪv/ | adj | following one after the other |
| 669 | consent | /kənsɛnt/ | verb | to give permission |
| 496 | considerably | /kənsɪdɜəbli/ | adv | to a large degree |
| 1206 | considerate | /kənsɪdɜət/ | adj | showing concern for the rights and feelings of others |
| 1113 | consignment | /kənsaɪnmənt/ | noun | a shipment of goods for delivery |
| 670 | consistently | /kənsɪstəntli/ | adv | doing something the same way every time |
| 441 | consultation | /kˌɑnsəlteɪʃən/ | noun | a meeting between two people |
| 758 | consumption | /kənsʌmpʃən/ | noun | the act of eating |
| 154 | container | /kənˈteɪ.nɚ/ | noun | something that holds things |
| 1235 | contestant | /kəntɛstənt/ | noun | someone who is part of a contest |
| 1114 | continental | /kˌɑntənɛntəl/ | adj | to do with the mainland |
| 1039 | contraction | /kəntrækʃən/ | noun | a tightening or squeezing movement |
| 188 | contractor | /ˈkɒn.træk.tɚ/ | noun | a builder |
| 66 | contradict | /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/ | verb | to say the opposite of |
| 812 | contradiction | /kˌɑntrədɪkʃən/ | noun | the opposite of something |
| 813 | contrary | /kɑntrɛri/ | adj | opposite to |
| 149 | convenience | /kənˈvin.jəns/ | noun | the state of being easy |
| 54 | convenient | /kənˈviːn.iənt/ | adj | to be easy to do |
| 759 | conveniently | /kənvinyəntli/ | adv | in a manner that is easy |
| 898 | convey | /kənveɪ/ | verb | to give a message to someone |
| 1040 | cookbook | /kʊkbˌʊk/ | noun | a book that gives directions on how to prepare and cook food |
| 671 | cookie | /kʊki/ | noun | a small, flat, round, dry, sweet cake-like snack |
| 855 | cooler | /kulɜ/ | noun | a box (filled with ice) that keeps drinks cold |
| 414 | cooperate | /koʊɑpɜˌeɪt/ | verb | to work together nicely |
| 221 | coordinate | /koʊˈɔr.dnˌeɪt/ | verb | to organize or manage |
| 460 | coordinator | /koʊɔrdənˌeɪtɜ/ | noun | someone whose job is to organize things |
| 132 | copier | /ˈkɒp.i.ɚ/ | noun | a machine that makes paper copies |
| 1115 | copyright | /kɑpirˌaɪt/ | noun | when you cannot copy work |
| 899 | cord | /kɔrd/ | noun | electric cable |
| 967 | cordless | /kɔrdləs/ | adj | no electric cable needed |
| 706 | correction | /kɜɛkʃən/ | noun | the act of making something right |
| 47 | correctly | /kəˈrɛkt/ | adv | to do something the right way |
| 284 | correspondence | /ˌkɔr.əˈspɒn.dəns/ | noun | communication by letter |
| 760 | cosmetic | /kɑzmɛtɪk/ | noun | makes something look better without changing it too much |
| 461 | costly | /kɑstli/ | adj | to be expensive, to be of a high price |
| 570 | costume | /kɑstum/ | noun | something unusual you dress up in, e.g., for Hallowe'en |
| 900 | counselor | /kaʊnsəlɜ/ | noun | someone who helps people with problems for a living |
| 1116 | countryside | /kʌntrisˌaɪd/ | noun | land outside of cities and towns, that does not have buildings on it |
| 75 | coupon | /ˈku.pɒn/ | noun | a piece of paper that you can use to buy goods or to get them at a reduced price |
| 242 | courier | /ˈkʊər.i.ɚ/ | noun | person paid to carry and deliver documents |
| 761 | courtesy | /kɜtəsi/ | noun | a kindness to someone |
| 85 | coworker | /ˈkoʊˌwɜr.kɚ/ | noun | a person that works with you in the same workplace |
| 856 | crane | /kreɪn/ | noun | a machine used to move and lift heavy things |
| 762 | creativity | /krˌieɪtɪvəti/ | noun | the state of having talent and imagination |
| 103 | cruise | /kruz/ | verb | a long, relaxing holiday on a ship |
| 629 | culinary | /kyulɪnˌɛri/ | adj | relating to cooking |
| 341 | cumulative | /ˈkju.mjə.lə.tɪv/ | adj | getting bigger by more and more being added to it |
| 1041 | cushion | /kʊʃən/ | noun | a pad to make something more comfortable |
| 707 | customize | /kʌstəmˌaɪz/ | verb | make or change something to suit the customer's particular needs |
| 1207 | daytime | /deɪtˌaɪm/ | noun | The time between when the sun rises and when it goes down; not nightime |
| 18 | deadline | /ˈdɛd.laɪn/ | noun | when something must be finished |
| 857 | dealership | /dilɜʃˌɪp/ | noun | a business that can buy and sell certain things |
| 901 | debit | /dɛbɪt/ | noun | a record of an amount of money taken out of an account |
| 672 | deck | /dɛk/ | noun | like a patio or terrace |
| 362 | decorate | /ˈdɛk.əˌreɪt/ | verb | to make something more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc. |
| 1208 | decoration | /dˌɛkɜeɪʃən/ | noun | the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) |
| 708 | dedication | /dˌɛdəkeɪʃən/ | noun | the act of being faithful to someone or something |
| 518 | deduct | /dɪdʌkt/ | verb | to minus or take away |
| 363 | deduction | /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ | noun | the act of taking away, usually money |
| 278 | defect | /ˈdi.fɛkt/ | noun | something that is faulty |
| 290 | defective | /dɪˈfɛk.tɪv/ | adj | when something is not working |
| 364 | definite | /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪt/ | adj | for certain, exact |
| 274 | delegate | /ˈdɛl.ɪ.gɪt/ | noun | to give others tasks to do |
| 299 | delete | /dɪˈlit/ | verb | remove |
| 902 | delicate | /dɛləkət/ | adj | need to handle with care |
| 197 | delicious | /dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/ | adj | to taste good |
| 968 | deluxe | /dəlʌks/ | adj | rich and superior in quality |
| 1117 | demolish | /dɪmɑlɪʃ/ | verb | knock down; completely destroy |
| 265 | dental | /ˈdɛn.tl/ | adj | relating to teeth |
| 73 | dentist | /ˈdɛn.tɪst/ | noun | a person who looks after your teeth for a living |
| 76 | depart | /dɪˈpɑrt/ | verb | to leave |
| 1118 | departmental | /dɪpˌɑrtmɛnəl/ | adj | to do with a specific area or unit in an organization |
| 113 | departure | /dɪˈpɑr.tʃɚ/ | noun | the act of leaving |
| 858 | dependable | /dɪpɛndəbəl/ | adj | reliable, trustworthy |
| 903 | dependence | /dɪpɛndəns/ | noun | the state of needing someone |
| 673 | descriptive | /dɪskrɪptɪv/ | adj | something that tells you more about it |
| 255 | designate | /ˈdɛz.ɪgˌneɪt/ | verb | to name or select someone for something |
| 969 | desirable | /dɪzaɪrəbəl/ | adj | worth having or wanting |
| 403 | desktop | /dɛsktˌɑp/ | noun | the working area of a computer screen when no programs are open |
| 1119 | desperate | /dɛsprɪt/ | adj | to be in urgent need of something |
| 170 | dessert | /dɪˈzɜrt/ | noun | sweet food you eat after your main meal |
| 63 | destination | /ˌdɛs.təˈneɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the place you want to be at the end of a journey |
| 674 | detach | /dɪtˌætʃ/ | verb | to remove from something |
| 1245 | deteriorate | /dɪtɪriɜˌeɪt/ | verb | to become worse in state |
| 1120 | devastate | /dɛvəstˌeɪt/ | verb | to destroy completely |
| 202 | developer | /dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɚ/ | noun | a person or company that buys properties, builds new buildings, and sells them for profit |
| 709 | diagnose | /dˌaɪəgnoʊs/ | verb | to figure out what is wrong |
| 1121 | diagnostic | /dˌaɪəgnɑstɪk/ | adj | how you solve problems by working out what is wrong |
| 1122 | diagram | /daɪəgrˌæm/ | noun | a drawing explaining something |
| 153 | dial | /ˈdaɪ.əl,.daɪl/ | noun | to make a phone call by pressing the buttons |
| 1123 | diamond | /daɪmənd/ | noun | a very valuable gem |
| 83 | dine | /daɪn/ | verb | have supper; eat dinner |
| 596 | diner | /daɪnɜ/ | noun | a small, informal restaurant |
| 814 | diploma | /dɪploʊmɑ/ | noun | a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study |
| 342 | directory | /dɪˈrɛk.tə.ri/ | noun | an alphabetical list of names and addresses |
| 1124 | disable | /dɪseɪbəl/ | verb | to make something not work |
| 763 | disagreement | /dɪsəgrimənt/ | noun | the act of having a difference of opinion |
| 764 | disappointment | /dˌɪsəpɔɪntmənt/ | noun | what is felt when someone does not fulfill your expectations |
| 1209 | discard | /dɪskɑrd/ | verb | to throw away |
| 859 | disconnect | /dɪskənɛkt/ | verb | cut off or detach |
| 710 | discontinue | /dɪskəntɪnyu/ | verb | stop doing it |
| 970 | discrepancy | /dɪskrɛpənsi/ | noun | an unexpected difference between two things that needs to be explained |
| 1125 | disgust | /dɪsgʌst/ | verb | strong feelings of dislike |
| 711 | dishwasher | /dɪʃwˌɑʃɜ/ | noun | a machine that cleans dirty dishes |
| 544 | dislike | /dɪslaɪk/ | verb | to not like, hate |
| 971 | dispatch | /dɪspætʃ/ | verb | to send out |
| 343 | disposal | /dɪˈspoʊ.zəl/ | noun | the act of getting rid of something |
| 860 | dispose | /dɪspoʊz/ | verb | to get rid of something |
| 861 | disrupt | /dɪsrʌpt/ | verb | to interrupt and cause chaos |
| 519 | disruption | /dɪsrʌpʃən/ | noun | the act of interrupting and causing chaos |
| 765 | dissatisfy | /dɪsætəsfˌaɪ/ | verb | to make someone not pleased with what you have done |
| 415 | distract | /dɪstrækt/ | verb | to take your focus away from something |
| 904 | distraction | /dɪstrækʃən/ | noun | the act of taking your focus away from something |
| 120 | distractor | /dɪˌstræk.tɚ/ | noun | an incorrect option offered in a multiple-choice question |
| 215 | distribution | /ˌdɪs.trəˈbju.ʃən/ | noun | the act of supplying things to a group in an area |
| 815 | distributor | /dɪstrɪbyətɜ/ | noun | someone who sells or sends things to different areas |
| 816 | dive | /daɪv/ | verb | jump in or swim under water |
| 416 | dividend | /dɪvɪdˌɛnd/ | noun | money received as a bonus |
| 246 | dock | /dɒk/ | noun | the place where boats get tied up |
| 630 | documentary | /dˌɑkyəmɛntɜi/ | adj | a film about a real life or event |
| 675 | documentation | /dˌɑkyəmɛnteɪʃən/ | noun | the act of showing proof in writing |
| 166 | donate | /ˈdoʊ.neɪt/ | verb | to give money to a cause or charity |
| 127 | donation | /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the money that is given to a cause or charity |
| 1126 | donut | /doʊnˌʌt/ | noun | small, fried, very sweet piece of dough covered in sugar and good to eat |
| 1127 | doorman | /dɔrmˌæn/ | noun | Someone whose job it is to stand at entrance to a hotel to let people go in and out |
| 1042 | dose | /doʊs/ | noun | the amount of medicine taken at one time |
| 189 | download | /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ | noun | transfer a file or program onto your computer |
| 905 | downsize | /daʊnsˌaɪz/ | verb | reduce in size or number |
| 545 | downstairs | /daʊnstɛrz/ | adv | on a lower floor of a building |
| 17 | downtown | /ˈdaʊn.taʊn/ | noun | the business or central part of a city or town |
| 631 | downturn | /daʊntˌɜn/ | noun | a drop in the success of a business or the economy |
| 1210 | drastically | /dræstɪkli/ | adv | very seriously |
| 972 | drawback | /drɔbˌæk/ | noun | the downside of something |
| 155 | drawer | /drɔr/ | noun | a sliding compartment you keep things in |
| 331 | drill | /drɪl/ | noun | to bore a hole into something |
| 712 | drought | /draʊt/ | noun | a period of time when there is very little rainfall |
| 1043 | drum | /drʌm/ | noun | a musical instrument you hit with wooden sticks |
| 973 | dull | /dʌl/ | adj | boring; not exciting |
| 597 | duplicate | /dupləkət/ | adj | make an exact copy |
| 442 | durable | /dʊrəbəl/ | adj | very long lasting |
| 266 | duration | /dʊˈreɪ.ʃən/ | noun | how long something takes |
| 862 | dynamic | /daɪnæmɪk/ | adj | energetic |
| 598 | eager | /igɜ/ | noun | to be excited to help or do something |
| 632 | earthquake | /ɜθkwˌeɪk/ | noun | when the ground shakes due to the natural movement of rocks underground |
| 4 | e-book | /ˈiˌbʊk/ | noun | a book or manual that is in electronic form |
| 365 | economical | /ˌɛk.əˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | of good value |
| 974 | economically | /ˌɛkənɑmɪkli/ | adv | related to use of income and money |
| 599 | economist | /ɪkɑnəmɪst/ | noun | an expert in the science of economics |
| 713 | economize | /ɪkɑnəmˌaɪz/ | verb | to save money, avoid waste |
| 571 | editorial | /ˌɛdətɔriəl/ | adj | a newspaper article written by the editor |
| 572 | effectiveness | /ɪfɛktɪvnəs/ | noun | the state of working properly or as expected |
| 366 | efficiently | /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/ | adv | to do something well in a little amount of time |
| 98 | electrical | /ɪˈlɛk.trɪ.kəl/ | adj | to do with electricity |
| 520 | electrician | /ɪlɛktrɪʃən/ | noun | a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines |
| 1128 | electronically | /ˌɪlˌɛktrɑnɪkəlˌi/ | adv | to do something using electronics |
| 633 | elegant | /ɛləgənt/ | adj | fine or beautiful |
| 906 | elephant | /ɛləfənt/ | noun | a large animal with a long trunk and big ears found in Africa and Asia |
| 1129 | elevate | /ɛləvˌeɪt/ | verb | to raise or make higher |
| 45 | elevator | /ˈɛl.əˌveɪ.tɚ/ | noun | a machine that takes people to different floors in a building |
| 150 | eligible | /ˈɛl.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/ | adj | able to be chosen |
| 600 | embassy | /ɛmbəsi/ | noun | the office of an ambassador |
| 1044 | embed | /ɪmbɛd/ | verb | to push something deep inside something else |
| 27 | enclose | /ənˈkloʊz/ | verb | to surround fully |
| 817 | energetic | /ˌɛnɜdʒɛtɪk/ | adj | to be lively, full of energy |
| 1130 | engagement | /ɛngeɪdʒmənt/ | noun | the act of participating in something |
| 766 | enjoyable | /ˌɛndʒɔɪəbəl/ | adj | not boring, fun |
| 353 | enroll | /ɛnˈroʊl/ | verb | to register to become a member of something |
| 1131 | enrollment | /ɛnroʊlmənt/ | noun | the act of registering for something |
| 907 | enthusiasm | /ɪnθuziˌæzəm/ | noun | the act of being excited about something |
| 908 | enthusiast | /ɛnθuziˌæst/ | noun | a person who is crazy about something, e.g., a sports enthusiast |
| 521 | enthusiastic | /ɪnθˌuziæstɪk/ | adj | to show excitement for something |
| 863 | enthusiastically | /ɪnθˌuziæstɪkli/ | adv | to do something with excitement and energy |
| 714 | entrée | /ɑnˌtreɪ/ | noun | the main dish of a meal |
| 676 | entrepreneur | /ˌɑntrəprənɜ/ | noun | a business person who starts companies |
| 818 | environmentally | /ɪnvˌaɪrənmɛntəli/ | adv | related to natural surroundings |
| 462 | equip | /ɪkwɪp/ | verb | provide with abilities or tools |
| 1211 | erase | /ɪreɪs/ | verb | to remove or delete |
| 819 | escalator | /ɛskəlˌeɪtɜ/ | noun | a moving stairway |
| 482 | escort | /ɛskɔrt/ | noun | to go with someone |
| 1236 | ethics | /ɛθɪks/ | noun | morals or belief system |
| 1132 | euro | /yuroʊ/ | noun | a unit of money used in a number of European countries |
| 1045 | evacuate | /ɪvækyəˌeɪt/ | verb | to make people leave an area |
| 975 | evenly | /ivənli/ | adv | in equal ways |
| 909 | evident | /ɛvədənt/ | adj | to be clear or obvious |
| 976 | excellence | /ɛksələns/ | noun | the state of being very, very good |
| 677 | exceptional | /ɪksɛpʃənəl/ | adj | beyond excellent |
| 634 | excessive | /ɪksɛsɪv/ | adj | way too much of something |
| 256 | exclusive | /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ | adj | only available to a certain group |
| 977 | exclusively | /ɪksklusɪvli/ | adv | offered only to a certain group |
| 463 | excursion | /ɪkskɜʒən/ | noun | a journey taken for pleasure |
| 417 | exemption | /ɪgzɛmpʃən/ | noun | an exception to the rule |
| 101 | exit | /ˈɛk.sɪt/ | noun | an opening where you can go out of a place such as a building or vehicle |
| 820 | exotic | /ɪgzɑtɪk/ | adj | from another country |
| 1046 | expedite | /ɛkspɪdˌaɪt/ | verb | speed up the progress of |
| 311 | expertise | /ˌɛk.spərˈtiz/ | noun | excellent knowledge on something |
| 546 | expiration | /ˌɛkspɜeɪʃən/ | noun | the end of a period of time |
| 121 | expire | /ɪkˈspaɪ.ɚ/ | verb | come to an end |
| 89 | explanatory | /ɪkˈsplæn.əˌtɔr.i/ | adj | to explain or make clear |
| 1212 | explorer | /ɪksplɔrɜ/ | noun | a person who travels to unknown places |
| 1047 | extinguisher | /ɪkstɪŋgwɪʃɜ/ | noun | Device used to put out fires |
| 821 | fabric | /fæbrɪk/ | noun | material, cloth |
| 573 | facilitate | /fəsɪlətˌeɪt/ | verb | to help or make easier |
| 1213 | factual | /fæktʃuəl/ | adj | based on true information |
| 767 | faculty | /fækəlti/ | noun | an instructor or professor at university |
| 1048 | familiarity | /fəmˌɪlyɛrəti/ | noun | the state of being used to, or comfortable with something |
| 678 | familiarize | /fəmɪlyɜˌaɪz/ | verb | to get to know better |
| 32 | fare | /fɛər/ | noun | the cost for a ride, e.g., bus, or taxi |
| 978 | farewell | /fˌɛrwɛl/ | noun | goodbye |
| 601 | fasten | /fæsən/ | verb | fix together firmly |
| 979 | fatigue | /fətig/ | noun | what you feel when you are very, very tired |
| 497 | faulty | /fɔlti/ | adj | broken, not perfect |
| 768 | favorable | /feɪvɜəbəl/ | adj | to be seen as good or positive |
| 9 | fax | /fæks/ | noun | a machine that sends, receives, and prints copies of documents using a telephone line |
| 128 | feedback | /ˈfidˌbæk/ | noun | information given to the provider about how good or bad the goods or services were |
| 389 | ferry | /ˈfɛr.i/ | noun | a big boat that carries people and cars |
| 390 | finalize | /ˈfaɪ.nəˌlaɪz/ | verb | to make final; to finish or complete |
| 574 | firefighter | /faɪrfˌaɪtɜ/ | noun | someone whose job it is to put out fires or save people from dangerous situations |
| 715 | firework | /faɪrwˌɜk/ | noun | a small stick-like object that, when lit with a flame, goes off with a bang and flashes of colored light |
| 980 | fiscal | /fɪskəl/ | adj | to do with money |
| 115 | fitness | /ˈfɪt.nɪs/ | noun | the state of being healthy |
| 1214 | fixture | /fɪkstʃɜ/ | noun | a piece of equipment, like a bath, that is permanently fixed to a building |
| 208 | flavor | /ˈfleɪ.vɚ/ | noun | the taste of something, e.g., sweet, sour |
| 1049 | flaw | /flɔ/ | noun | something that is faulty in otherwise perfect person/thing |
| 981 | fleet | /flit/ | noun | a group of ships travelling together |
| 910 | flexibility | /flˌɛksəbɪləti/ | noun | the ability to adapt or change easily |
| 911 | flextime | /flɛkstˌaɪm/ | noun | there is a choice about when to start and finish working a set number of hours |
| 982 | flour | /flaʊɜ/ | noun | white powder from wheat used in baking |
| 225 | flu | /flu/ | noun | a disease that is caused by a virus and that causes fever, weakness, and pain |
| 1050 | fluctuate | /flʌktʃəwˌeɪt/ | verb | comes and goes stronger and weaker |
| 1051 | fluent | /fluənt/ | adj | able to speak a language easily and with confidence |
| 367 | flyer | /ˈflaɪ.ər/ | noun | brochure, leaflet |
| 983 | fog | /fɑg/ | noun | a cloud of white filled with small water droplets |
| 122 | folder | /ˈfoʊl.dɚ/ | noun | a file or covering to keep papers in |
| 1215 | footwear | /fʊtwˌɛr/ | noun | something you wear on your feet, such as shoes or boots |
| 1133 | forbid | /fɜbɪd/ | verb | to not allow |
| 769 | foreman | /fɔrmən/ | noun | Senior worker who controls other workers |
| 1134 | fork | /fɔrk/ | noun | eating utensil |
| 984 | formally | /fɔrməli/ | adv | officially |
| 912 | fortunately | /fɔrtʃənətli/ | adv | happily, luckily |
| 770 | forum | /fɔrəm/ | noun | a place for open discussion |
| 1135 | foster | /fɑstɜ/ | verb | to promote or bring about |
| 771 | founder | /faʊndɜ/ | noun | someone who starts a business or organization |
| 332 | fountain | /ˈfaʊn.tn/ | noun | a man-made spray of water that shoots upwards |
| 368 | franchise | /ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/ | noun | the right given by a company to sell its goods or services in a certain area |
| 864 | freelance | /frilˌæns/ | noun | working for yourself, not for an employer |
| 716 | freight | /freɪt/ | noun | goods that are transported from one place to another |
| 913 | freighter | /freɪtɜ/ | noun | a large ship that is used to transport goods |
| 354 | frustrate | /ˈfrʌs.treɪt/ | verb | to become upset because of not being able to do something |
| 717 | fry | /fraɪ/ | verb | to cook in a pan |
| 772 | fundraise | /0/ | verb | to get money from people for a partular project |
| 418 | furnish | /fɜnɪʃ/ | verb | to put furniture in |
| 718 | gallon | /gælən/ | noun | a type of measurement equal to 3.78 liters |
| 57 | garage | /gəˈrɑʒ/ | noun | a place where you keep your car |
| 279 | garbage | /ˈgɑr.bɪdʒ/ | noun | trash; something that is worthless |
| 719 | gardener | /gɑrdənɜ/ | noun | a person who works with plants and flowers for a living |
| 355 | garment | /ˈgɑr.mənt/ | noun | something made of material that you can wear, like pants or a dress |
| 575 | gasoline | /gæsəlˌin/ | noun | fuel used in most motor vehicles |
| 822 | generalization | /dʒˌɛnɜəlɪzeɪʃən/ | noun | an idea that is true most of the time but not all of the time |
| 914 | generator | /dʒɛnɜˌeɪtɜ/ | noun | a machine that makes electricity |
| 635 | generic | /dʒənɛrɪk/ | adj | general |
| 369 | generous | /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əs/ | adj | to give willingly and freely |
| 1216 | genre | /ʒɑnrə/ | noun | type of art, literature, or film, e.g., romance |
| 1136 | getaway | /gɛtəwˌeɪ/ | noun | escape or leave very quickly |
| 443 | glove | /glʌv/ | noun | something you wear on your hand to keep warm |
| 15 | goods | /gʊdz/ | noun | resources or things bought or sold |
| 1137 | gossip | /gɑsəp/ | noun | to talk about someone behind his/her back |
| 522 | graduation | /grˌædʒueɪʃən/ | noun | the ceremony upon finishing a degree or program |
| 985 | gram | /græm/ | noun | a small measurement of weight |
| 312 | graph | /græf,.grɑf/ | noun | an image that shows data |
| 464 | graphic | /græfɪk/ | adj | to do with a picture or image |
| 773 | graphics | /græfɪks/ | noun | images or pictures |
| 865 | grill | /grɪl/ | verb | like a barbeque, something you cook on |
| 257 | grocery | /ˈgroʊ.sə.ri/ | noun | a place that sells food items |
| 823 | guidance | /gaɪdəns/ | noun | the act of showing the way |
| 824 | gum | /gʌm/ | noun | stubstance that can be used to stick things together |
| 160 | gym | /dʒɪm/ | noun | building with equipment you can use to exercise your body |
| 1217 | gymnasium | /dʒɪmneɪziəm/ | noun | building with equipment you can use to exercise your body |
| 866 | habitual | /həbɪtʃuəl/ | adj | regular, what you always do |
| 1138 | hacker | /hækɜ/ | noun | someone who gains access to a computer system without permission |
| 915 | hallway | /hɔlwˌeɪ/ | noun | a passage or corridor that other rooms open out of |
| 916 | hamburger | /hæmbɜgɜ/ | noun | a flat round cake of minced beef that is fried and then eaten in a bread roll |
| 986 | handbook | /hændbˌʊk/ | noun | a book that gives intructions on how to do something |
| 774 | handy | /hændi/ | adj | useful |
| 444 | hardware | /hɑrdwˌɛr/ | noun | tools or equipment |
| 1139 | hardworking | /hɑrdwˌɜkɪŋ/ | adj | always puts a lot of effort into the task or job |
| 602 | harmful | /hɑrmfəl/ | adj | damaging, hurtful |
| 917 | hazard | /hæzɜd/ | noun | something that is dangerous |
| 775 | hazardous | /hæzɜdəs/ | adj | to be dangerous |
| 547 | headache | /hɛdˌeɪk/ | noun | pain in the head |
| 987 | headphone | /hɛdfˌoʊn/ | noun | a set of small speakers that fit into each ear so that only you can hear the sound |
| 203 | headquarter | /ˈhɛdˌkwɔr.tɚ/ | verb | the main office of an organization |
| 776 | healthcare | /hɛlθkˌɛr/ | noun | the business of providing medical services to a community or individuals |
| 1237 | healthful | /hɛlθfəl/ | adj | helping to keep well in body and mind |
| 988 | heater | /hitɜ/ | noun | something that warms a room |
| 989 | helmet | /hɛlmət/ | noun | something you wear to protect your head |
| 1218 | hereby | /hɪrbaɪ/ | adv | a formal way of saying 'as a result of this' |
| 825 | hesitant | /hɛzɪtənt/ | adj | hold back from acting because you are uncertain or undecided |
| 1219 | hesitation | /hˌɛzəteɪʃən/ | noun | the act of pausing uncertainly |
| 161 | highway | /ˈhaɪˌweɪ/ | noun | a major road connecting cities |
| 232 | hike | /haɪk/ | verb | walk a long way |
| 990 | hiker | /haɪkɜ/ | noun | someone who likes to go for long walks in their leisure time |
| 498 | hobby | /hɑbi/ | noun | something you do in your spare time for fun |
| 991 | homeless | /hoʊmləs/ | adj | to be without a place to live |
| 1220 | homemade | /hoʊmmeɪd/ | adj | not bought from a store; made at home |
| 918 | homeowner | /hoʊmˌoʊnɜ/ | noun | someone who owns the house that they live in |
| 258 | homework | /ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk/ | noun | the work a teacher gives to students to be done outside of school |
| 1052 | honestly | /ɑnəstli/ | adv | really, truly |
| 1221 | hospitality | /hˌɑspətæləti/ | noun | welcoming, friendly behavior you show to visitors or guests |
| 679 | hotline | /hɑtlˌaɪn/ | noun | telephone line that gives direct, fast access |
| 419 | hourly | /aʊrli/ | adj | happens every 60 minutes |
| 1053 | housekeep | // | verb | take care of all business related to a household |
| 344 | housekeeper | /ˈhaʊsˌki.pɚ/ | noun | someone whose job it is to take care of and clean another person's house |
| 777 | humidity | /hyumɪdəti/ | noun | how much dampness their is in the air |
| 135 | hungry | /ˈhʌŋ.gri/ | adj | in need of food, needing to eat |
| 1054 | hurricane | /hɜəkˌeɪn/ | noun | a strong often deadly storm that begins over the water |
| 1055 | hygiene | /haɪdʒˌin/ | noun | how you keep yourself and your surroundings clean and so that you stay healthy |
| 291 | ice-cream | /ˈaɪs.ˌkrim/ | noun | A sweet food made from frozen sweetened cream |
| 523 | icy | /aɪsi/ | adj | made of ice |
| 720 | ideally | /aɪdili/ | adv | in a perfect world |
| 74 | identification | /ɪˌdɛn.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a document that shows who a person is, e.g., passport, driver's license |
| 300 | illogical | /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | not making any sense, lack of reasoning |
| 171 | impact | /ˈɪm.pækt/ | noun | the effect one thing makes on another |
| 1140 | impatient | /ˌɪmpeɪʃənt/ | adj | in a hurry, not calm |
| 919 | imperative | /ˌɪmpɛrətɪv/ | adj | very important and urgent |
| 576 | inappropriate | /ˌɪnəproʊpriɪt/ | adj | not suitable for use in a given situation |
| 721 | inclusive | /ˌɪnklusɪv/ | adj | includes everything |
| 1222 | incoming | /ɪnkˌʌmɪŋ/ | adj | just arriving |
| 243 | incomplete | /ˌɪn.kəmˈplit/ | adj | not yet finished |
| 116 | inconvenience | /ˌɪn.kənˈvin.jəns/ | noun | something that causes trouble or discomfort |
| 391 | incur | /ɪnˈkɜr/ | verb | lay yourself open to something as a result of your actions |
| 826 | indicator | /ɪndəkˌeɪtɜ/ | noun | a signal or a warning |
| 1141 | indirect | /ˌɪndɜɛkt/ | adj | not in a straight way |
| 827 | individually | /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuəli/ | adv | apart from others |
| 151 | indoor | /ˈɪnˌdɔr/ | adj | inside a house or building |
| 1223 | induction | /ˌɪndʌkʃən/ | noun | the act of being introduced into |
| 1238 | inefficient | /ˌɪnɪfɪʃənt/ | adj | not working well or quickly |
| 483 | inexpensive | /ˌɪnɪkspɛnsɪv/ | adj | having a low price; cheap |
| 465 | inexperience | /ˌɪnɪkspɪriəns/ | noun | to not have much practice with something |
| 39 | infer | /ɪnˈfɝ/ | verb | to guess something with given information |
| 68 | inference | /ˈɪn.fər.əns/ | noun | the act of guessing something with given information |
| 920 | inflate | /ɪnfleɪt/ | verb | to make bigger |
| 778 | influential | /ˌɪnfluɛnʃəl/ | adj | powerful |
| 499 | informal | /ˌɪnfɔrməl/ | adj | relaxed, casual - often used to describe clothes or an event |
| 603 | informative | /ˌɪnfɔrmətɪv/ | adj | tells you a lot of useful facts about somethiing |
| 144 | ingredient | /ɪnˈgri.di.ənt/ | noun | something listed in a recipe, e.g., flour, sugar |
| 198 | ink | /ɪŋk/ | noun | colored liquid used for writing, printing, or drawing |
| 172 | innovative | /ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɪv/ | adj | to be creative and come up with new ideas |
| 173 | inquire | /ɪnˈkwaɪ.ɚ/ | verb | to ask about |
| 921 | insert | /ˌɪnsɜt/ | verb | to put into or add into |
| 139 | inspect | /ɪnˈspɛkt/ | verb | look over carefully |
| 136 | inspection | /ɪnˈspɛk.ʃən/ | noun | a formal or official examination of something |
| 306 | inspector | /ɪnˈspɛk.tɚ/ | noun | a high ranking police officer |
| 1224 | inspiration | /ˌɪnspɜeɪʃən/ | noun | the thing or person that encourages you to do something |
| 227 | installation | /ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the process of making a piece of equipment ready to be used |
| 604 | institute | /ɪnstɪtˌut/ | verb | like a school or college |
| 392 | instruct | /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ | verb | to teach |
| 90 | instructor | /ɪnˈstrʌk.tɚ/ | noun | someone who teaches for a living |
| 722 | insufficient | /ˌɪnsəfɪʃənt/ | adj | not enough |
| 1056 | integral | /ɪntəgrəl/ | adj | very important, necessary as part of the whole thing |
| 1225 | intently | /ˌɪntɛntli/ | adv | concentrate closely |
| 1057 | interactive | /ˌɪntɜæktɪv/ | adj | to engage with others |
| 1058 | interfere | /ˌɪntɜfɪr/ | verb | to take part in something that is not your business |
| 307 | intern | /ˈɪn.tɜrn/ | verb | a student or trainee who is doing a job, often without pay, to get work experience |
| 867 | internationally | /ˌɪntɜnæʃənɑli/ | adv | around the world |
| 577 | internet | /ɪntɜnˌɛt/ | noun | the information highway, the worldwide web |
| 345 | internship | /ˈɪn.tɜrnˌʃɪp/ | noun | a position or placement for someone to learn a job through work, sometimes without pay |
| 1142 | interpreter | /ˌɪntɜprətɜ/ | noun | someone who translates from one language to another |
| 370 | interrupt | /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/ | verb | to stop something or someone in the middle of something |
| 1143 | intersection | /ˌɪntɜsɛkʃən/ | noun | where two paths cross each other |
| 680 | intonation | /ˌɪntəneɪʃən/ | noun | the rise and fall of the voice when speaking |
| 723 | introductory | /ˌɪntrədʌktɜi/ | adj | something that comes before the main event, e.g., introductory speech |
| 868 | invaluable | /ˌɪnvælyəbəl/ | adj | to be of great worth |
| 681 | invention | /ˌɪnvɛnʃən/ | noun | the idea or creation of something new |
| 60 | inventory | /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔr.i/ | noun | detailed list of everything included |
| 19 | invoice | /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/ | noun | a written request for payment for the goods and services listed |
| 524 | irregular | /ˌɪrɛgyəlɜ/ | adj | occuring at unexpected times |
| 1144 | irrelevant | /ˌɪrɛləvənt/ | adj | not related to the topic, not important |
| 682 | irritate | /ɪrɪtˌeɪt/ | verb | to bother |
| 146 | itinerary | /aɪˈtɪn.əˈrɛr.i/ | noun | a detailed plan of what will happen on a journey |
| 548 | jam | /dʒæm/ | verb | push down hard |
| 636 | jazz | /dʒæz/ | noun | a kind of music |
| 1145 | jeans | /dʒinz/ | noun | pants made from denim |
| 382 | jet | /dʒɛt/ | noun | an airplane |
| 163 | jewelry | /ˈdʒu.əl.ri/ | noun | gold, silver, stones etc. people wear for decoration |
| 404 | jog | /dʒɑg/ | verb | a gentle run |
| 1146 | journalism | /dʒɜnəlˌɪzəm/ | noun | the reporting of news |
| 333 | juice | /dʒus/ | noun | the natural liquid from a plant or fruit |
| 828 | junior | /dʒunyɜ/ | adj | younger, lower in rank |
| 724 | junk | /dʒʌŋk/ | noun | useless item; trash |
| 91 | keyboard | /ˈkiˌbɔrd/ | noun | the part of computer that you type on |
| 1059 | kilogram | /kɪləgrˌæm/ | noun | a unit of weight; one kilogram is about the same weight as 2.2 pounds |
| 500 | kilometer | /kəlɑmətɜ/ | noun | a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters |
| 605 | kit | /kɪt/ | noun | a box of tools or equipment |
| 346 | knowledgeable | /ˈnɒl.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/ | adj | to know much about a topic |
| 156 | lab | /læb/ | noun | where you do experiments; laboratory |
| 285 | ladder | /ˈlæd.ɚ/ | noun | something you use to climb up high |
| 247 | lamp | /læmp/ | noun | an artificial source of light |
| 578 | landlord | /lændlˌɔrd/ | noun | the person who owns the place you rent |
| 334 | lane | /leɪn/ | noun | a narrow road |
| 96 | laptop | /ˈlæpˌtɒp/ | noun | a small battery-powered computer that is light enough to carry |
| 248 | lately | /ˈleɪt.li/ | adv | recently |
| 420 | laundry | /lɔndri/ | noun | dirty clothes that need washing |
| 501 | lawn | /lɔn/ | noun | the grassy area in your garden |
| 1060 | layoff | /leɪˌɔf/ | noun | the act of ending a worker's job because there is not enough work, or not enough money to pay for it |
| 579 | layout | /leɪˌaʊt/ | noun | the plan of how it is set out |
| 292 | leak | /lik/ | noun | to drip water or other liquid |
| 48 | lease | /lis/ | noun | to rent |
| 922 | lecturer | /lɛktʃɜɜ/ | noun | an instructor or professor |
| 405 | leisure | /lɛʒɜ/ | noun | something for fun or relaxing |
| 466 | lengthy | /lɛŋθi/ | adj | long in time or size |
| 1147 | letterhead | /lɛtɜhˌɛd/ | noun | the printing at the top of a letter that tells you the name and details of the company sending it |
| 467 | librarian | /laɪbrɛrˌiən/ | noun | a person who works with books in a library |
| 1148 | lifeguard | /laɪfgˌɑrd/ | noun | the person whose job it is to keep people safe at the beach or at pool |
| 829 | lifestyle | /laɪfstˌaɪl/ | noun | the way that you live; the things that you usually do |
| 637 | lifetime | /laɪftˌaɪm/ | noun | The time between when a person is born and when they die |
| 992 | lighter | /laɪtɜ/ | noun | not as heavy as |
| 1061 | lightweight | /laɪtweɪt/ | adj | someone or something that is not heavy |
| 830 | likewise | /laɪkwˌaɪz/ | adv | in the same way |
| 1239 | liter | /litɜ/ | noun | a unit of measurement for liquids |
| 24 | lobby | /ˈlɒb.i/ | noun | the main area of a hotel just inside the entrance |
| 606 | locally | /loʊkəli/ | adv | in a specific area |
| 683 | locker | /lɑkɜ/ | noun | a small cupboard you can store personal items in securely for a period of time |
| 8 | logical | /ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | to do with reason |
| 525 | login | /ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ | verb | to enter a computer website account |
| 177 | logo | /ˈloʊ.goʊ/ | noun | a small design used by a company as its symbol |
| 993 | loudly | /laʊdli/ | adv | in a manner that is not quiet |
| 267 | lounge | /laʊndʒ/ | verb | a place to relax |
| 393 | loyal | /ˈlɔɪ.əl/ | adj | to stay true or faithful |
| 994 | loyalty | /lɔɪəlti/ | noun | the act of being faithful to someone or something |
| 37 | luggage | /ˈlʌg.ɪdʒ/ | noun | Bags and cases that you carry your clothes in when you go on a journey |
| 394 | luncheon | /ˈlʌn.tʃən/ | noun | a formal meal eaten in the middle of the day |
| 580 | lunchtime | /lʌntʃtˌaɪm/ | noun | The usual time for eating the midday meal |
| 725 | ma'am | /mæm/ | noun | short for 'madam', a polite way to address a woman |
| 249 | machinery | /məˈʃi.nə.ri/ | noun | tools, equipment |
| 445 | malfunction | /mælfʌŋkʃən/ | verb | a breakdown or failure in the system |
| 107 | mall | /mɔl/ | noun | a very large building containing lots of stores and restaurants |
| 526 | managerial | /mˌænɪdʒɪriəl/ | adj | to do with management or supervision |
| 421 | mandatory | /mændətˌɔri/ | adj | something that has to be done |
| 55 | manual | /ˈmæn.ju.əl/ | adj | a book that explains how to do something |
| 484 | mask | /mæsk/ | noun | something that covers your face |
| 638 | massage | /məsɑʒ/ | noun | rub the body in a special way that makes it feel better |
| 639 | maximize | /mæksəmˌaɪz/ | verb | to make use of as much as possible |
| 923 | meaningful | /minɪŋfəl/ | adj | to have a meaning or purpose |
| 468 | meantime | /mintˌaɪm/ | noun | the time between two events |
| 140 | mechanic | /məˈkæn.ɪk/ | noun | a person who fixes machinery for a living |
| 422 | mechanical | /məkænɪkəl/ | adj | to do with machines |
| 92 | media | /ˈmi.di.ə/ | noun | related to different forms of communication, e.g., radio, TV, newspapers etc. |
| 108 | medication | /ˌmɛd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a substance used to make an illness or condition get better |
| 6 | memo | /ˈmɛm.oʊ/ | noun | a written reminder to do something |
| 259 | memorandum | /ˌmɛm.əˈræn.dəm/ | noun | a written note or message to remind you or someone else to do something |
| 924 | memorize | /mɛmɜˌaɪz/ | verb | to learn and remember things |
| 607 | mentor | /mɛntˌɔr/ | noun | personal advisor or teacher |
| 71 | merchandise | /ˈmɜr.tʃənˌdaɪz/ | noun | goods for sale |
| 925 | merchant | /mɜtʃənt/ | noun | a person who sells things for a living |
| 469 | merge | /mɜdʒ/ | verb | to bring two things together to make one |
| 141 | merger | /ˈmɜr.dʒər/ | noun | when one company buys another company to create one big company |
| 1062 | merit | /mɛrət/ | noun | to deserve praise |
| 869 | messenger | /mɛsəndʒɜ/ | noun | person who carries a piece of information to someone else |
| 395 | microphone | /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/ | noun | device used by singers and public speakers to make their voice louder |
| 502 | microscope | /maɪkrəskˌoʊp/ | noun | a device that makes very small things look bigger so you can study them closer |
| 995 | microwave | /maɪkrəwˌeɪv/ | noun | kitchen appliance that cooks food quickly |
| 233 | midnight | /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ | noun | 12 o'clock at night |
| 640 | mild | /maɪld/ | adj | soft, gentle, not strong in nature |
| 726 | mileage | /maɪlədʒ/ | noun | distance travelled in miles |
| 527 | mineral | /mɪnɜəl/ | noun | a type of substance found in nature |
| 114 | mini | /ˈmɪn.i/ | adj | smaller than is usual for a particular type of thing |
| 318 | minimize | /ˈmɪn.əˌmaɪz/ | verb | to make less important or smaller |
| 996 | misidentify | /mɪsaɪdɛntəfˌaɪ/ | verb | to mistakenly recognise something; to think that it is something else |
| 503 | mislead | /mɪslid/ | verb | to lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions |
| 504 | misplace | /mɪspleɪs/ | verb | forget where you have put it |
| 1 | mister | /ˈmɪs.tɚ/ | noun | a form of address for a man |
| 1149 | modem | /moʊdəm/ | noun | a device that lets you send information from one computer to another |
| 926 | modification | /mˌɑdəfəkeɪʃən/ | noun | a change made on something |
| 1150 | monument | /mɑnyumənt/ | noun | something built to honor someone |
| 831 | morale | /mɜæl/ | noun | the confidence in how a group of people all feel, usually at a difficult time |
| 1151 | mosquito | /məskitoʊ/ | noun | a small winged insect that bites |
| 528 | motorcycle | /moʊtɜsˌaɪkəl/ | noun | a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame |
| 1226 | mower | /moʊɜ/ | noun | machine used to cut grass |
| 549 | nail | /neɪl/ | noun | a long, thin piece of metal used to hold pieces of wood together banged in with a hammer |
| 406 | nap | /næp/ | verb | a short sleep, often taken during the daytime |
| 779 | nationwide | /neɪʃənwaɪd/ | adj | all across the country |
| 997 | neat | /nit/ | adj | tidy, clean |
| 529 | necessity | /nəsɛsəti/ | noun | something which you need |
| 1063 | necklace | /nɛkləs/ | noun | a piece of jewelery, or decoration, worn around the neck |
| 1064 | needy | /nidi/ | adj | people who are poor and do not have enough to live on |
| 178 | newsletter | /ˈnuzˌlɛt.ɚ/ | noun | report or open letter giving information of interest to a special group |
| 505 | newsstand | /nuzstˌænd/ | noun | a small structure where newspapers and magazines are sold |
| 727 | noisy | /nɔɪzi/ | adj | too loud |
| 608 | nominate | /nɑmənət/ | verb | to suggest someone for to do or be something |
| 998 | nomination | /nˌɑməneɪʃən/ | noun | the state of being suggested for something |
| 21 | noon | /nun/ | noun | the middle of the day |
| 50 | notify | /ˈnoʊ.təˌfaɪ/ | verb | officially tell someone some information |
| 1227 | nutrition | /nutrɪʃən/ | noun | the study of food and health |
| 1152 | obligate | /ɑbləgˌeɪt/ | verb | to have to do |
| 1153 | oblige | /əblaɪdʒ/ | verb | to make someone have to do something |
| 58 | obtain | /əbˈteɪn/ | verb | to get |
| 293 | occupancy | /ˈɒk.jə.pən.si/ | noun | the state of living in a place |
| 927 | occupant | /ɑkyəpənt/ | noun | a person who lives in a place, e.g., renter, tenant |
| 64 | occupation | /ˌɒk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | profession or job |
| 1154 | occurrence | /əkɜəns/ | noun | something that happens |
| 10 | o'clock | /əˈklɒk/ | adv | the hour of the day |
| 999 | officially | /əfɪʃəli/ | adv | done by the government or office in charge |
| 280 | omit | /oʊˈmɪt/ | verb | to leave out or not say |
| 641 | ongoing | /ɑngˌoʊɪŋ/ | adj | still happening |
| 1155 | operational | /ˌɑpɜeɪʃənəl/ | adj | in working order |
| 609 | opt | /ɑpt/ | verb | to make a choice |
| 550 | optimistic | /ˌɑptɪmɪstɪk/ | adj | being positive about the future |
| 319 | optional | /ˈɒp.ʃə.nl/ | adj | a choice, something you do not have to do |
| 832 | orchestra | /ɔrkəstrə/ | noun | many musicians with different instruments playing one musical piece |
| 833 | organizational | /ˌɔrgənəzeɪʃənəl/ | adj | to do with planning and managing |
| 347 | organizer | /ˈɔr.gəˌnaɪ.zɚ/ | noun | someone who plans things for a living |
| 356 | orientation | /ˌɔr.i.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | something that makes you familiar with a place |
| 1156 | outage | /aʊtədʒ/ | noun | a failure in the power system so that there is no electricity available |
| 446 | outdated | /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ | adj | old; no longer useful because there is a more modern one |
| 61 | outdoor | /ˈaʊtˌdoʊr/ | adj | outside in the open air |
| 1000 | outfit | /aʊtfˌɪt/ | noun | a set of clothes like a uniform |
| 357 | outlet | /ˈaʊt.lɛt/ | noun | a store that sells things at a discount |
| 834 | outlook | /aʊtlˌʊk/ | noun | a view point |
| 167 | outstanding | /ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ | adj | 1) extremely good; 2) not yet paid or completed |
| 59 | oval | /ˈoʊ.vəl/ | adj | A shape that looks like an egg |
| 371 | oven | /ˈʌv.ən/ | noun | kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting |
| 928 | overcharge | /oʊvɜtʃˌɑrdʒ/ | verb | to ask for too much money for goods or service |
| 1157 | overcrowd | /ˌoʊvɜkraʊd/ | verb | too many people in too small a space |
| 348 | overdue | /ˌoʊ.vərˈdu/ | adj | past the date you should do something; late |
| 506 | overhead | /oʊvɜhɛd/ | adj | the fixed cost of a business, e.g., rent |
| 684 | overlook | /oʊvɜlˌʊk/ | verb | to ignore, to not notice |
| 174 | overnight | /ˈoʊ.vərˈnaɪt/ | adv | from one day's evening to the next morning |
| 1065 | overpay | /oʊvɜpˌeɪ/ | verb | to hand over too much money |
| 929 | oversee | /oʊvɜsˌi/ | verb | to supervise |
| 164 | overtime | /ˈoʊ.vərˌtaɪm/ | noun | work done in addition to regular working hours |
| 396 | overview | /ˈoʊ.vərˌvju/ | noun | a general summary of a subject |
| 358 | packet | /ˈpæk.ɪt/ | noun | a small carton or package |
| 780 | pad | /pæd/ | noun | many sheets of paper glued together for writing |
| 268 | painter | /ˈpeɪn.tɚ/ | noun | an artist who paints |
| 1066 | pamphlet | /pæmflət/ | noun | a small paper leaflet or booklet that tells you about a single subject |
| 728 | pan | /pæn/ | adj | a flat, round cooking container used for frying |
| 372 | pants | /pænt/ | verb | a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles and covers each leg separately |
| 870 | paperback | /peɪpɜbˌæk/ | noun | a book that has a cover made of paper |
| 222 | paperwork | /ˈpeɪ.pərˌwɜrk/ | noun | the written work to do with any particular job |
| 610 | parade | /pɜeɪd/ | noun | walk or march |
| 1158 | paralegal | /pˌɛrəligəl/ | noun | someone who works in a law company but who has not trained as a lawyer |
| 781 | paraphrase | /pɛrəfrˌeɪz/ | noun | saying it again but putting the same meaning into different words |
| 729 | parcel | /pɑrsəl/ | noun | something wrapped in paper so that it can be sent, or delivered somewhere |
| 1067 | partial | /pɑrʃəl/ | adj | to be a part of something whole |
| 1159 | partially | /pɑrʃəli/ | adv | In part; in some degree; not wholly |
| 84 | passport | /ˈpæs.pɔrt/ | noun | official document containing information about you, that allows you to enter other countries |
| 190 | password | /ˈpæsˌwɜrd/ | noun | a secret word or phrase needed to prove who you are |
| 730 | pasta | /pɑstə/ | noun | shaped and dried dough, made from flour and water, often used in Italian cooking |
| 1001 | pastry | /peɪstri/ | noun | a food made of flour, fat and water and baked with other food inside it |
| 685 | patent | /pætənt/ | noun | the right to be the only one who is allowed to make a thing |
| 447 | patience | /peɪʃəns/ | noun | to accept suffering without getting angry |
| 269 | patron | /ˈpeɪ.trən/ | noun | someone who gives support with time, money or effort |
| 686 | payable | /peɪəbəl/ | adj | an amount of money due |
| 320 | paycheck | /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/ | noun | the piece of paper that tells a worker how much they have earned |
| 581 | payroll | /peɪrˌoʊl/ | noun | the total amount of money paid in wages |
| 551 | pedestrian | /pədɛstriən/ | noun | a person who is walking on the street |
| 1068 | penalize | /pɛnəlˌaɪz/ | verb | to punish someone |
| 1160 | pepper | /pɛpɜ/ | noun | a strong spice (black or white) |
| 470 | performer | /pɜfɔrmɜ/ | noun | an entertainer like an actor or a singer |
| 731 | periodical | /pˌɪriɑdɪkəl/ | noun | a magazine made and available on a regular basis |
| 642 | periodically | /pˌiriɑdɪkəli/ | adv | every so often, at regular times |
| 1161 | permanently | /pɜmɑnˌɛntlˌi/ | adv | for ever |
| 1002 | personalize | /pɜsənəlˌaɪz/ | verb | change something so that it is tailored to a particular person's needs |
| 301 | pet | /pɛt/ | noun | an animal you keep in the house to play with |
| 930 | petition | /pətɪʃən/ | noun | a demand for a particular action, usually signed by a lot of people |
| 582 | pharmaceutical | /fˌɑrməsutɪkəl/ | adj | relating to the preparation and making of medicine |
| 471 | pharmacist | /fɑrməsɪst/ | noun | a person whose job it is to prepare medicines |
| 423 | pharmacy | /fɑrməsi/ | noun | a store where medicines are prepared and sold |
| 260 | photocopier | /ˈfoʊ.təˌkɒp.i.ɚ/ | noun | a machine that makes exact copies of documents |
| 123 | photocopy | /ˈfoʊ.təˌkɒp.i/ | noun | an exact copy of a document made with a photographic machine |
| 182 | photographer | /fəˈtɒg.rə.fɚ/ | noun | someone who takes pictures for a living |
| 286 | photography | /fəˈtɒg.rə.fi/ | noun | the art of taking pictures |
| 611 | physician | /fəzɪʃən/ | noun | A doctor of medicine |
| 835 | physics | /fɪzɪks/ | noun | the science of how things like heat and light work |
| 209 | picnic | /ˈpɪk.nɪk/ | noun | a packed meal to take with you and eaten in the open air |
| 643 | pie | /paɪ/ | noun | round, covered pastrywith a filling like cherry or apple |
| 732 | pill | /pɪl/ | noun | medicine in the form of a capsule that you swallow |
| 931 | pillow | /pɪloʊ/ | noun | soft cushion to rest your head on when you go to bed |
| 472 | pizza | /pitsə/ | noun | a round piece of baked dough, covered with tomato, cheese and other ingredients |
| 782 | placement | /pleɪsmənt/ | noun | the act of placing someone in a job or the location of something |
| 530 | planner | /plænɜ/ | noun | a person who makes plans |
| 583 | plausible | /plɔzəbəl/ | adj | it sounds like it could be true |
| 1162 | plow | /plaʊ/ | noun | to force your way through something |
| 644 | plug | /plʌg/ | noun | to fill in a hole |
| 359 | plumber | /ˈplʌm.ɚ/ | noun | someone connects and mends water pipes for a living |
| 836 | pole | /poʊl/ | noun | a long, thin stick or post |
| 612 | polish | /pɑlɪʃ/ | verb | to make something shine with a cloth |
| 321 | polite | /pəˈlaɪt/ | adj | being kind to others |
| 1069 | pollute | /pəlut/ | verb | to make the environment dirty |
| 1003 | poorly | /purli/ | adv | Badly; not enough; not sufficient |
| 932 | popcorn | /pɑpkˌɔrn/ | noun | grains of maize that have been heated up until they explode; good to eat as a snack |
| 335 | popularity | /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the state of being liked by many people |
| 733 | portable | /pɔrtəbəl/ | adj | something that is small and easy to carry |
| 507 | portfolio | /pɔrtfoʊliˌoʊ/ | noun | a collection of investments that someone owns |
| 613 | postage | /poʊstədʒ/ | noun | the charge for mailing something |
| 783 | postal | /poʊstəl/ | adj | of or relating to the system for delivering mail |
| 448 | postcard | /poʊstkˌɑrd/ | noun | a card for sending messages by post without an envelope |
| 336 | poster | /ˈpoʊ.stɚ/ | noun | a large printed picture or notice to stick on a wall |
| 65 | postpone | /poʊstˈpoʊn/ | verb | put off until a later time |
| 933 | pottery | /pɑtɜi/ | noun | earthenware, stoneware, ceramics |
| 81 | precede | /prɪˈsid/ | verb | to happen before something else |
| 349 | prediction | /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/ | noun | a guess about the future |
| 687 | preliminary | /prɪlɪmənˌɛri/ | adj | The first action that comes before a more important one |
| 584 | premium | /primiəm/ | noun | an extra payment added to the cost |
| 1070 | prescribe | /prəskraɪb/ | verb | to formally tell someone what to do |
| 270 | prescription | /prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/ | noun | doctor's written order for medicine |
| 250 | presenter | /prɪˈzɛn.tɚ/ | noun | a person who shows and explains something to an audience |
| 1004 | prestigious | /prɛstɪdʒəs/ | adj | very important and well thought of |
| 51 | preview | /ˈpriˌvju/ | noun | a chance to see something before it becomes generally available |
| 1071 | probable | /prɑbəbəl/ | adj | possible, but not certain to be or become true or real |
| 271 | productive | /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | adj | working hard and getting good results; achieving a lot |
| 234 | productivity | /ˌproʊ.dʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the amount of work done |
| 934 | professionally | /prəfɛʃənəli/ | adv | to do with your work or job |
| 294 | proficiency | /prəˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ | noun | skill and experience |
| 373 | profitable | /ˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bəl/ | adj | able to make money |
| 531 | programmer | /proʊgrˌæmɜ/ | noun | a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs |
| 191 | prohibit | /proʊˈhɪb.ɪt/ | verb | not allowed |
| 552 | projection | /prɑdʒɛkʃən/ | noun | a guess about future events, e.g., sales or income |
| 397 | projector | /prəˈdʒɛk.tɚ/ | noun | an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen |
| 1072 | prominent | /prɑmənənt/ | adj | important, significant |
| 424 | promotional | /prəmoʊʃənəl/ | adj | to do with encouraging sales |
| 337 | promptly | /ˈprɒmpt.li/ | adv | done right away, immediately |
| 532 | proofread | /prufrˌid/ | verb | read for errors |
| 449 | prospective | /prəspɛktɪv/ | adj | possible in the future, e.g., prospective client |
| 322 | protective | /prəˈtɛk.tɪv/ | adj | to want to keep safe |
| 133 | provider | /prəˈvaɪ.dɚ/ | noun | someone who takes care of others with money, food, home |
| 784 | publicity | /pəblɪsəti/ | noun | the advertising message to let people know about a product or event |
| 935 | publicize | /pʌblɪsˌaɪz/ | verb | make known generally |
| 25 | publish | /ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/ | verb | to print and distribute |
| 734 | punctual | /pʌŋktʃuəl/ | adj | arriving on time |
| 485 | purchaser | /pɜtʃəsɜ/ | noun | someone who buys things; buyer |
| 486 | purse | /pɜs/ | noun | a small bag women use to carry personal items |
| 1005 | purser | /pɜsɜ/ | noun | an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' needs |
| 837 | puzzle | /pʌzəl/ | verb | something you do not understand |
| 425 | quarterly | /kwɔrtɜli/ | adj | every 4 months |
| 1163 | query | /kwiri/ | noun | question, inquire |
| 244 | questionnaire | /ˌkwɛs.tʃəˈnɛə/ | noun | a set of questions to find out what people think about something |
| 223 | quit | /kwɪt/ | verb | to stop doing something |
| 508 | rack | /ræk/ | noun | a stand or shelf to put things on |
| 1164 | railway | /reɪlwˌeɪ/ | noun | transport system of tracks ,stations and trains |
| 1165 | raincoat | /reɪnkˌoʊt/ | noun | a water-resistant coat |
| 1073 | rainfall | /reɪnfˌɔl/ | noun | Water that falls from the clouds in the sky, in little drops |
| 235 | rainy | /ˈreɪ.ni/ | adj | water from the clouds, wet or showery |
| 936 | ray | /reɪ/ | noun | a beam of light from the sun |
| 383 | realistic | /ˌri.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ | adj | to be reasonable or be close to real life |
| 487 | realtor | /riəltɜ/ | noun | a person who sells, rents out or manages property for a living |
| 488 | rearrange | /rˌiɜeɪndʒ/ | verb | to put into a new order |
| 1006 | reassure | /rˌiəʃʊr/ | verb | to make someone feel certain of something |
| 871 | rebate | /ribˌeɪt/ | noun | an amount of money given back to you as part of the deal when you buy goods or services |
| 33 | receipt | /rɪˈsit/ | noun | proof of payment |
| 46 | reception | /rɪˈsɛp.ʃən/ | noun | the act of greeting people |
| 72 | receptionist | /rɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/ | noun | someone who works at the front desk, e.g., secretary |
| 1240 | recession | /rɪsɛʃən/ | noun | a less successful time in the economy |
| 210 | recipe | /ˈrɛs.ə.pi/ | noun | directions for baking or cooking something |
| 137 | recipient | /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/ | noun | the person who receives something |
| 1166 | reconsider | /rˌikənsɪdɜ/ | verb | to think something over again |
| 735 | recreation | /rˌɛkrieɪʃən/ | noun | leisure |
| 614 | recreational | /rˌɛkrieɪʃənəl/ | adj | what you do for relaxation in your free time |
| 533 | recruiter | /rɪkrutɜ/ | noun | a person who hires people for businesses |
| 645 | recruitment | /rəkrutmənt/ | noun | the act of hiring people for businesses |
| 872 | recur | /rɪkɜ/ | verb | happens again |
| 109 | recycle | /riˈsaɪ.kəl/ | verb | to find another use for something that is going to be put in the trash |
| 937 | redecorate | /ridɛkɜˌeɪt/ | verb | to redo the inside of a house with new colors and furniture |
| 1167 | redesign | /rˌidɪzaɪn/ | verb | change or improve the plan of how a thing is made |
| 646 | referee | /rˌɛfɜi/ | noun | the person who oversees something to make sure that the rules are followed |
| 647 | referral | /rɪfɜəl/ | noun | the recommendation of someone or something |
| 938 | refinery | /rɪfaɪnɜi/ | noun | a factory where raw materials are taken to be made pure |
| 838 | reflexive | /rəflɛksɪv/ | adj | referring back to itself |
| 939 | refresh | /rɪfrɛʃ/ | verb | to put new life or energy into |
| 211 | refreshment | /rɪˈfrɛʃ.mənt/ | noun | a small amount of food and drink served as a light meal |
| 374 | refrigerator | /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.əˌreɪ.tɚ/ | noun | an electric box that cools food |
| 14 | refund | /rɪˈfʌnd/ | verb | give back money that has already been paid |
| 940 | refundable | /rɪfʌndəbəl/ | adj | money that can be returned if you change your mind about a purchase |
| 1168 | rehearsal | /rɪhɜsəl/ | noun | a practice session in preparation for a public performance |
| 615 | rehearse | /rihɜs/ | verb | practise so that you get better at doing it |
| 375 | reimburse | /ˌri.ɪmˈbɜrs/ | verb | give back the money for an expense that has been paid out |
| 941 | reimbursement | /rˌiɪmbɜsmənt/ | noun | the money that is given to cover the cost of an expense that has been paid out |
| 407 | reinforce | /rˌiɪnfɔrs/ | verb | to make stronger |
| 1169 | relaxation | /rˌilækseɪʃən/ | noun | the act of resting |
| 942 | reliability | /rilˌaɪəbɪləti/ | noun | the state of being trustworthy |
| 736 | relieve | /rɪliv/ | verb | to take something away from someone |
| 236 | relocate | /riˈloʊ.keɪt/ | verb | to move to a new location |
| 1074 | relocation | /rˌiloʊkeɪʃən/ | noun | the act of moving something to a new location |
| 943 | reluctant | /rɪlʌktənt/ | adj | not very willing to do something |
| 534 | remainder | /rɪmeɪndɜ/ | noun | what is left over |
| 737 | reminder | /rimaɪndɜ/ | noun | something that makes you remember something |
| 509 | remodel | /rimɑdəl/ | verb | change or alter nearly everything to make it look different |
| 616 | removal | /rɪmuvəl/ | noun | to take away and put in another place |
| 110 | renew | /rɪˈnu/ | verb | to make something new again |
| 295 | renewal | /rɪˈnu.əl/ | noun | the act of making something new again |
| 124 | renovate | /ˈrɛn.əˌveɪt/ | verb | restore to a previous or better condition |
| 79 | renovation | /ˌrɛn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the process of being restored to a previous or better condition |
| 648 | renown | /rɪnaʊn/ | noun | the state of being well known |
| 41 | rental | /ˈrɛn.təl/ | noun | the act of paying for the use of something such as a house or car |
| 785 | renter | /rɛntɜ/ | noun | someone who pays money to have the use of something for a period of time |
| 489 | reopen | /rioʊpən/ | verb | to open again |
| 786 | repairperson | /0/ | noun | person whose job it is to fix things when they are broken |
| 787 | repeatedly | /rɪpitɪdli/ | adv | many times |
| 1170 | repetition | /rˌɛpətɪʃən/ | noun | to do something over and over again |
| 82 | replacement | /rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/ | noun | to put something/someone in place of something/someone else |
| 873 | reproduce | /rˌiprədus/ | verb | to make one or more copies of something |
| 77 | reschedule | /riˈskɛdʒ.ul/ | verb | to set a new time for something |
| 1246 | resemble | /rɪzɛmbəl/ | verb | to look like, similar to |
| 7 | reservation | /ˌrɛz.ərˈveɪ.ʃən/ | noun | to put something on hold for use later, e.g., car, hotel room |
| 1075 | residence | /rɛzɪdəns/ | noun | the house or place you live |
| 426 | residential | /rˌɛzɪdɛnʃəl/ | adj | an area where people live |
| 473 | resignation | /rˌɛzəgneɪʃən/ | noun | to quit one's job |
| 162 | respondent | /rɪˈspɒn.dənt/ | noun | someone who replies to something |
| 1228 | restatement | /risteɪtmənt/ | noun | a statement that has been reworded |
| 788 | restroom | /rɛstrˌum/ | noun | room in a building which contains one or more toilets for public use |
| 1007 | resume | /rɪzum/ | verb | to continue or start again |
| 26 | résumé | /ˈrɛz.ə.meɪ/ | noun | a written record of your education and the jobs you have done |
| 338 | retailer | /rɪˈteɪl.ɚ/ | noun | a store that sells something |
| 1171 | retreat | /ritrit/ | verb | to move back or withdraw from a place |
| 1076 | retrieve | /rɪtriv/ | verb | to go and get something back |
| 1008 | reunion | /riunyən/ | noun | when people get together to meet up after not meeting for a long time |
| 474 | reviewer | /rivyuɜ/ | noun | someone who checks written work |
| 450 | revision | /rivɪʒən/ | noun | to change or rewrite something |
| 1009 | revolutionize | /rˌɛvəluʃənˌaɪz/ | verb | to make a new, big change in society |
| 145 | rewrite | /riˈraɪt/ | verb | to write again differently |
| 1077 | rider | /raɪdɜ/ | noun | someone who uses an animal or a bicycle or motorcycle for transport |
| 1078 | rubber | /rʌbɜ/ | noun | the stretchy material that elastic bands are made of |
| 1079 | rug | /rʌg/ | noun | a small loose floor covering |
| 738 | rumor | /rumɜ/ | verb | something said by people but not necessarily true |
| 649 | runner | /rʌnɜ/ | noun | someone who travels on foot by running |
| 585 | safely | /seɪfli/ | adv | in a way that is not dangerous |
| 272 | salad | /ˈsæl.əd/ | noun | food made of mainly leaves or lettuce and vegetables |
| 688 | salesman | /seɪlzmən/ | noun | a man whose job it is to get people to buy things from his company |
| 1080 | salespeople | /seɪlzpˌipəl/ | noun | men and women whose job it is get people to buy things from their company |
| 275 | salesperson | /ˈseɪlzˌpɜr.sən/ | noun | a person whose job is to get people to buy things from their company |
| 1172 | salon | /səlɑn/ | noun | a store where you can get a particular service, like getting your hair styled |
| 112 | sandwich | /ˈsænd.wɪtʃ/ | noun | two pieces of bread with a filling inside, e.g., meat or jam |
| 1173 | satellite | /sætəlˌaɪt/ | noun | another branch of an office elsewhere |
| 617 | satisfactory | /sˌætəsfæktri/ | adj | acceptable |
| 689 | sauna | /sɔnə/ | noun | a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks |
| 739 | scarf | /skɑrf/ | noun | a long, narrow piece of material you wear round your neck to keep you warm |
| 1174 | scenery | /sinɜi/ | noun | the view of natural surroundings |
| 427 | scholarship | /skɑlɜʃˌɪp/ | noun | an amount of money given to an able student to help pay for their studies |
| 287 | sculpture | /ˈskʌlp.tʃɚ/ | noun | a figure or statue |
| 1010 | seafood | /sifˌud/ | noun | things you can eat as food that live in the sea |
| 740 | seaside | /sisˌaɪd/ | noun | a place right by the ocean where people can go to relax and have fun |
| 618 | seasonal | /sizənəl/ | adj | happening at a certain time of the year only |
| 1229 | sedan | /sədæn/ | noun | a type of car that has seats for four people |
| 428 | seeker | /sikɜ/ | noun | someone looking for something |
| 251 | seldom | /ˈsɛl.dəm/ | adv | not very often |
| 323 | seller | /ˈsɛl.ɚ/ | noun | someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money |
| 308 | semester | /sɪˈmɛs.tɚ/ | noun | one of two divisions of the school year |
| 29 | seminar | /ˈsɛm.əˌnɑr/ | noun | a discussion session or class led by a teacher, or expert |
| 408 | sender | /sɛndɜ/ | noun | someone who transmits a message |
| 619 | separately | /sɛpɜətli/ | adv | to do things one at a time, not together |
| 1175 | serial | /sɪrˌiəl/ | noun | ongoing, happening more than once in a particular order |
| 1176 | sew | /soʊ/ | verb | to use a needle and thread |
| 944 | sewer | /suɜ/ | noun | the pipes that carry water and waste away from toilets |
| 1081 | sharply | /ʃɑrpli/ | adv | harshly |
| 38 | shipment | /ˈʃɪp.mənt/ | noun | delivery of goods, e.g., carried by a large vehicle |
| 183 | shopper | /ˈʃɒp.ɚ/ | noun | someone who buys things in a store |
| 398 | shortage | /ˈʃɔr.tɪdʒ/ | noun | a lack of something |
| 741 | shorten | /ʃɔrtən/ | verb | to make smaller in length |
| 129 | shortly | /ˈʃɔrt.li/ | adv | very soon |
| 376 | showroom | /ˈʃoʊˌrʊm/ | noun | an area where goods for sale are set out so people can look at them |
| 204 | shuttle | /ʃʌt.əl/ | noun | a vehicle or thing that moves regularly between two positions |
| 324 | sidewalk | /ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/ | noun | the area that runs alonside a road for people to walk on |
| 325 | sightsee | /ˈsaɪtˌsi/ | verb | go to visit places of interest |
| 252 | signature | /ˈsɪg.nə.tʃɚ/ | noun | your name written in your own handwriting |
| 1011 | signify | /sɪgnəfˌaɪ/ | verb | shows a sign that it has an important meaning |
| 789 | silently | /saɪləntli/ | adv | in a quiet manner |
| 1082 | similarity | /sˌɪməlɛrəti/ | noun | the state of being almost the same |
| 586 | simplify | /sɪmpləfˌaɪ/ | verb | make easier to understand |
| 11 | sincerely | /sɪnˈsɪər.li/ | adv | with honesty |
| 945 | skate | /skeɪt/ | noun | glide over the surface as if you are sliding on ice |
| 946 | skateboard | /skeɪtbˌɔrd/ | noun | a flat board with small wheels on the bottom that you move by pushing on the ground with one foot |
| 1177 | sketch | /skɛtʃ/ | noun | a simple, quickly made drawing |
| 168 | skim | /skɪm/ | verb | to move quickly above the surface without touching it |
| 947 | sleepy | /slipi/ | adj | tired, ready for bed |
| 553 | sleeve | /sliv/ | noun | the part of a garment that covers some, or all, of the arm |
| 1012 | slot | /slɑt/ | noun | a narrow opening |
| 1178 | smartphone | /smɑɹtfoʊn/ | noun | a mobile phone that is also a small computer |
| 690 | smoothly | /smuðli/ | adv | to do something easily with no trouble |
| 130 | snack | /snæk/ | noun | Small amount of food eaten between meals |
| 839 | snowy | /snoʊi/ | adj | cold weather with snow falling |
| 490 | soap | /soʊp/ | noun | a block of material used for washing or cleaning |
| 1179 | soar | /sɔr/ | verb | fly quickly up into the air |
| 142 | soccer | /ˈsɒk.ɚ/ | noun | a game played by two teams who try to score by kicking or heading a ball into the goal |
| 650 | sock | /sɑk/ | noun | something you wear on your foot to keep you warm |
| 216 | sofa | /ˈsoʊ.fə/ | noun | a long soft seat with a back, big enough for at least two people to sit on |
| 1083 | someday | /sʌmdˌeɪ/ | adv | At some unspecified time in the future |
| 12 | sometime | /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ | adv | at some unknown point in time |
| 326 | soup | /sup/ | noun | a liquid meal, usually hot |
| 790 | spa | /spɑ/ | noun | a place you can go to relax and improve your health, or how you look |
| 399 | spacious | /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/ | adj | lots of room or space |
| 651 | spam | /spæm/ | noun | unwanted e-mail, usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk |
| 742 | specially | /spɛʃəli/ | adv | in particular |
| 587 | specialty | /spɛʃəlti/ | noun | something you are very good at |
| 360 | specification | /ˌspɛs.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a detailed set of requirements of how to do or make something |
| 1084 | spectator | /spɛkteɪtɜ/ | noun | a person who watches something happening |
| 743 | spill | /spɪl/ | verb | to accidentally empty a container, e.g., spill a glass of milk |
| 281 | spite | /spaɪt/ | noun | the desire to direct bad feeling towards someone |
| 491 | spokesperson | /spoʊkspɜsən/ | noun | one man or woman who speaks officially for the rest of the group |
| 744 | spouse | /spaʊs/ | noun | the person you are married to |
| 874 | spray | /spreɪ/ | noun | to send tiny drops of liquid into the air |
| 791 | spreadsheet | /sprɛdʃˌit/ | noun | a computer program worksheet or table that you enter information onto |
| 273 | stack | /stæk/ | noun | a pile of things placed one on top of the other |
| 192 | stadium | /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ | noun | sports ground surrounded by rows of seats where people go to watch events |
| 875 | staple | /steɪpəl/ | noun | short thin piece of wire that is punched through sheets of paper to fasten them together |
| 792 | stapler | /steɪpəlɜ/ | noun | a small device used to fix papers together with a small thin piece of wire called a staple |
| 205 | stationery | /ˈsteɪ.ʃəˌnɛr.i/ | noun | any materials needed for writing and printing |
| 510 | statistics | /stətɪstɪks/ | noun | math related to data collection |
| 535 | statue | /stætʃˌu/ | noun | a work of art, usually a model of a person or animal, made from hard material |
| 536 | steadily | /stɛdəli/ | adv | in a slow and even manner |
| 840 | steak | /steɪk/ | noun | a big piece of meat or fish |
| 1013 | steer | /stɪr/ | verb | guide the direction of |
| 1085 | stereo | /stɛriˌoʊ/ | adj | a device that plays sound through two or more speakers |
| 841 | sticker | /stɪkɜ/ | noun | a label with glue on the back |
| 1180 | stimulus | /stɪmyələs/ | noun | the reason or prompt that causes something to happen |
| 1181 | stockbroker | /stɑkbrˌoʊkɜ/ | noun | an agent whose job it is to buy and sell stocks and bonds |
| 537 | stockholder | /stɑkhˌoʊldɜ/ | noun | someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation |
| 1086 | storeroom | /stɔrrˌum/ | noun | a room where things can be kept when they are not being used |
| 876 | strategic | /strətidʒɪk/ | adj | in a way carefully thought about |
| 793 | streamline | /strimlˌaɪn/ | noun | make smoother and more efficient |
| 451 | strictly | /strɪktli/ | adv | in a strong manner, in a manner that follows the rules |
| 877 | stripe | /straɪp/ | noun | a line or band of a different color |
| 157 | submission | /səbˈmɪʃ.ən/ | noun | the act of formally delivering a document, for a decision to be made about it |
| 206 | subscribe | /səbˈskraɪb/ | verb | to pay money to receive a service or product regularly |
| 350 | subscriber | /səbˈskraɪ.bɚ/ | noun | someone who pays money to receive a service or product regularly |
| 53 | subscription | /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/ | noun | the amount of money that you pay to receive a service or product regularly |
| 1087 | subsidize | /sʌbsɪdˌaɪz/ | verb | to give financial help |
| 794 | substantially | /səbstænʃəli/ | adv | a great deal, amount |
| 745 | subtract | /səbtrækt/ | verb | take away from |
| 554 | suburb | /sʌbɜb/ | noun | living area outside the city |
| 36 | subway | /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ | noun | a tunnel under the road for people to walk through |
| 1014 | sue | /su/ | verb | To take legal action against someone |
| 62 | suitcase | /ˈsutˌkeɪs/ | noun | a large bag like container for carrying clothes when traveling |
| 261 | suite | /swit/ | noun | a set of connecting rooms, usually in a hotel |
| 125 | sunny | /ˈsʌn.i/ | adj | a day with no clouds or rain just sunshine |
| 1230 | sunscreen | /sənskrin/ | noun | a cream spread on the skin that protects your skin from the sun |
| 691 | sunshine | /sʌnʃˌaɪn/ | noun | the warmth and light of the sun |
| 1015 | superb | /sʊpɜb/ | adj | very good |
| 492 | superior | /supɪriɜ/ | adj | the leader, someone higher than you in rank |
| 93 | supermarket | /ˈsu.pərˌmɑr.kɪt/ | noun | a large self-service store selling food and household items |
| 199 | supervise | /ˈsu.pərˌvaɪz/ | verb | to watch over and manage |
| 13 | supervisor | /ˈsu.pərˌvaɪ.zər/ | noun | a person who is in charge of someone or something |
| 652 | surf | /sɜf/ | noun | move from one website to another on the internet |
| 1088 | suspicious | /səspɪʃəs/ | adj | the feeling that something is not right |
| 143 | sweater | /ˈswɛt.ɚ/ | noun | a piece of clothing worn over the arms and upper body |
| 1182 | tablecloth | /teɪbəlklˌɔθ/ | noun | a cover for a table |
| 746 | tablet | /tæblət/ | noun | a small flat solid cake of some substance |
| 78 | tactic | /ˈtæk.tɪk/ | noun | like a plan or scheme |
| 184 | tag | /tæg/ | noun | a label |
| 948 | tailor | /teɪlɜ/ | noun | adjust something to fit a specific need or market |
| 555 | takeover | /teɪkˌoʊvɜ/ | noun | the buying out of one company by another |
| 313 | taker | /ˈteɪ.kər/ | noun | someone who does not give but only takes |
| 1089 | tasty | /teɪsti/ | adj | delicious |
| 588 | tech | /tɛk/ | noun | short form of the word 'technology' |
| 30 | technician | /tɛkˈnɪ.ʃən/ | noun | someone who is trained with special skills to do practical work |
| 878 | teen | /tin/ | adj | someone aged between the ages of thirteen and nineteen |
| 842 | telecommunication | /tˌɛləkəmyˌunɪkeɪʃən/ | noun | exchanging audio, visual or digital information at a distance, electronically |
| 795 | teller | /tɛlɜ/ | noun | person who works in a bank, who pays out and takes in money |
| 429 | temporarily | /tˌɛmpɜɛrəli/ | adv | not for ever, for a short while |
| 879 | tempt | /tɛmpt/ | verb | to try to get someone to do something they should not |
| 111 | tenant | /ˈtɛn.ənt/ | noun | someone who pays rent for the use of property like land or rooms |
| 193 | terminal | /ˈtɜr.mə.nl/ | adj | something at an end in a system, e.g., the final stop or station for public transport or computer used to input data into a database |
| 475 | terminate | /tɜmənˌeɪt/ | verb | bring to an end |
| 949 | termination | /tɜməneɪʃən/ | noun | the end of something |
| 1090 | terrific | /tɜɪfɪk/ | adj | very great or wonderful |
| 302 | textbook | /ˈtɛkstˌbʊk/ | noun | a book used for the study of a particular subject |
| 950 | theft | /θɛft/ | noun | the taking and keeping of something that does not belong to you |
| 1183 | thirsty | /θɜsti/ | adj | in need of water |
| 262 | thorough | /ˈθɜr.oʊ,/ | adj | to be carefully and completely done |
| 384 | thoroughly | /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/ | adv | to do something carefully with attention to detail |
| 1184 | thrill | /θrɪl/ | noun | excitement |
| 951 | thunderstorm | /θʌndɜstˌɔrm/ | noun | an extreme weather condition with rain, wind, thunder and lightening |
| 796 | tidy | /taɪdi/ | adj | put things in their correct place |
| 1185 | tile | /taɪl/ | noun | a thin slab of material, often made of clay, used for covering roofs and floors |
| 1241 | timeline | /taɪmlaɪn/ | noun | a series of related events arranged in the order they happen, and displayed in a row |
| 843 | timely | /taɪmli/ | adj | to happen at the right time or good time |
| 880 | timer | /taɪmɜ/ | noun | something that counts seconds and minutes |
| 653 | timetable | /taɪmtˌeɪbəl/ | noun | a list of events and when they are going to happen |
| 1186 | toiletry | /tɔɪlətri/ | noun | articles used for washing and taking care of your body |
| 797 | toll | /toʊl/ | verb | a small cost or fee you pay to use a service |
| 452 | tomato | /təmeɪtˌoʊ/ | noun | a round red fruit, usually thought of as a vegetable |
| 747 | ton | /tʌn/ | noun | a measurement equalling 2000 pounds |
| 798 | toner | /toʊnɜ/ | noun | the ink in the computer or printer |
| 692 | tow | /toʊ/ | verb | pull something along |
| 430 | towel | /taʊəl/ | noun | a big cloth used for drying after a shower or swim |
| 1187 | trademark | /treɪdmˌɑrk/ | noun | the trade or brand name |
| 1016 | traditionally | /trədɪʃənəli/ | adv | to do things the way they used to be done |
| 237 | trainee | /treɪˈni/ | noun | someone who is learning on the job |
| 228 | trainer | /ˈtreɪ.nɚ/ | noun | one who teaches a person or animal to do something |
| 238 | transaction | /trænˈsæk.ʃən/ | noun | an exchange between two people |
| 327 | transit | /ˈtræn.zɪt/ | noun | on the move from one place to another |
| 476 | translation | /trænzleɪʃən/ | noun | something that is changed into another language |
| 693 | translator | /trænsleɪtɜ/ | noun | the person who changes something into another language |
| 952 | transmission | /trænsmɪʃən/ | noun | the message sent from one to another |
| 953 | transmit | /trænzmɪt/ | verb | to send a message to someone |
| 385 | trash | /træʃ/ | noun | garbage or waste; something worthless |
| 34 | traveler | /ˈtræv.ə.lɚ/ | noun | a tourist or adventurer who visits many countries |
| 453 | tray | /treɪ/ | noun | a flat plate used to carry things, usually coffee or tea |
| 1017 | tremendous | /trəmɛndəs/ | adj | extraordinary or excellent |
| 1188 | tropical | /trɑpɪkəl/ | adj | hot and humid like the climate near the equator |
| 694 | tuition | /tyuɪʃən/ | noun | the sum of money charged for teaching by a college or university |
| 1189 | tuna | /tunə/ | noun | a type of fish that lives in the sea, and is good to eat |
| 511 | tunnel | /tʌnəl/ | noun | a hole one can travel through |
| 620 | turnover | /tɜnˌoʊvɜ/ | noun | the amount of money that a business makes in an amount of time |
| 67 | umbrella | /ʌmˈbrɛl.ə/ | noun | something, like an organization, that covers a similar range of things |
| 431 | unattended | /ənətɛndɪd/ | adj | when someone or something is not being watched |
| 1247 | unauthorized | /ˌʌnˈɑːθəˌraɪzd/ | adj | without officially permitted or legally allowed |
| 695 | unavailable | /ˌʌnəveɪləbəl/ | adj | not ready for use |
| 844 | uncomfortable | /ənkʌmfɜtəbəl/ | adj | not pleased or happy with a situation or thing |
| 1091 | underground | /ʌndɜgrˌaʊnd/ | adj | below the surface |
| 97 | underline | /ˈʌn.dərˌlaɪn/ | verb | to call attention to |
| 1018 | underway | /ˌʌndɜweɪ/ | adj | happening now |
| 1190 | unemployed | /ˌʌnɛmplɔɪd/ | adj | having no job |
| 589 | unexpected | /ˌʌnɪkspɛktɪd/ | adj | to be a surprise |
| 477 | unfamiliar | /ˌʌnfəmɪlyɜ/ | adj | not well known |
| 239 | unhappy | /ʌnˈhæp.i/ | adj | feeling little or no joy |
| 512 | unlimited | /ənlɪmətəd/ | adj | without end |
| 881 | unload | /ənloʊd/ | verb | to remove something (usually from a truck) |
| 621 | unnecessary | /ənnɛsəsˌɛri/ | adj | not needed |
| 1092 | unpaid | /ənpeɪd/ | adj | working for no money |
| 1019 | unpleasant | /ənplɛzənt/ | adj | not nice, not comfortable |
| 1249 | unplug | /ənplʌg/ | verb | to pull out an electrical cord from its socket |
| 119 | unreal | /ʌnˈril/ | adj | not true to life |
| 1242 | unreliable | /ˌʌnrɪlaɪəbəl/ | adj | not trustworthy |
| 590 | unspecified | /ənspɛsəfˌaɪd/ | adj | not clearly marked or known |
| 556 | unsure | /ənʃʊr/ | adj | not certain or sure |
| 954 | unused | /ənyuzd/ | adj | not yet put into use |
| 882 | unusually | /ənyuʒˌuəli/ | adv | not normal or usual |
| 86 | upcoming | /ˈʌpˌkʌm.ɪŋ/ | adj | happening soon |
| 80 | upgrade | /ʌpˈgreɪd/ | verb | to improve what was old or outdated |
| 557 | upstairs | /əpstɛrz/ | adv | on a higher level of the building |
| 296 | urgent | /ˈɜr.dʒənt/ | adj | very important, needing attention now |
| 799 | urgently | /ɜdʒəntli/ | adv | to do something right away |
| 386 | usage | /ˈju.sɪdʒ/ | noun | the amount or the usual way in which something is used |
| 314 | utility | /juˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | usefulness |
| 339 | vacancy | /ˈveɪ.kən.si/ | noun | job or position that needs to be filled |
| 538 | vacant | /veɪkənt/ | adj | empty |
| 883 | vacate | /veɪkeɪt/ | verb | leave empty; move out of |
| 2 | vacation | /vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a holiday or break from work |
| 409 | vacuum | /vækyum/ | noun | a completely empty space |
| 94 | valid | /ˈvæl.ɪd/ | adj | just, fair, right |
| 1191 | validate | /vælədeɪt/ | verb | to confirm that something is acceptable |
| 1192 | vanilla | /vənɪlə/ | noun | a flavoring used in ice cream and other sweet foods to make them taste good |
| 654 | vase | /veɪs/ | noun | a jug or urn to put cut flowers in, to make a room look pretty |
| 377 | vegetarian | /ˌvɛdʒ.ɪˈtɛər.i.ən/ | noun | someone who does not eat meat or fish |
| 748 | vend | // | verb | To offer something for sale or to sell something |
| 454 | vendor | /vɛndɜ/ | noun | the person who is selling something |
| 175 | venue | /ˈvɛn.ju/ | noun | the place that an event is happening |
| 558 | verbal | /vɜbəl/ | adj | spoken |
| 240 | verify | /ˈvɛr.əˌfaɪ/ | verb | confirm the truth of |
| 1250 | videoconference | /vidioʊkˌɑnfrəns/ | noun | meeting carried out over the internet |
| 1248 | violate | /vaɪəleɪt/ | verb | to break the rule or law |
| 696 | violation | /vaɪəleɪʃən/ | noun | the act of breaking a rule or law |
| 1020 | violin | /vaɪəlɪn/ | noun | small wooden instrument with four strings for making music |
| 559 | visa | /vizə/ | noun | travel permit that allows you to enter a particular country for a period of time |
| 513 | vitamin | /vaɪtəmən/ | noun | a natural substance found in food and drink that your body needs to be healthy |
| 1093 | volleyball | /vɑlibˌɔl/ | noun | a ballgame for two teams who try to hit a large ball backwards and forwards across a central net |
| 315 | voucher | /ˈvaʊ.tʃɚ/ | noun | a piece of paper that you can use to buy goods or to get them at a reduced price |
| 40 | waiter | /ˈweɪ.tɚ/ | noun | a man whose job it is to bring meals to your table in a restaurant or cafe |
| 200 | waitress | /ˈweɪ.trɪs/ | noun | a woman whose job it is to bring meals to your table in a restaurant or café |
| 955 | waive | /weɪv/ | verb | to give up or do without |
| 800 | walkway | /wɔkwˌeɪ/ | noun | a connecting passage or path for pedestrians to move along |
| 328 | wallet | /ˈwɔ.lɪt/ | noun | a small case that can fit in a pocket, used by men to hold money and credit cards |
| 1021 | ward | /wɔrd/ | noun | an electoral district, a small area within which the people can all vote for the same thing |
| 131 | warehouse | /ˈwɛərˌhaʊs/ | noun | a building where a large number of things are stored while they are waiting to be sold |
| 42 | warranty | /ˈwɔr.ən.ti/ | noun | the promise to repair or replace a product if it ceases to work properly |
| 697 | webpage | /ˈwɛbˌpeɪdʒ/ | noun | a single document that makes up part of a website |
| 194 | weekday | /ˈwikˌdeɪ/ | noun | All the working days in a week, usually Monday to Friday |
| 1231 | wellness | /wɛlnəs/ | noun | State of being healthy; not ill |
| 884 | whale | /weɪl/ | noun | a large mamal that lives in the sea |
| 1094 | wheelchair | /wiltʃˌɛr/ | noun | a seat, that has wheels, that allows a person who cannot walk to move about |
| 1095 | whoever | /huɛvɜ/ | noun | anyone who |
| 560 | wildlife | /waɪldlˌaɪf/ | noun | animals and plants that live in the natural world |
| 1193 | willingness | /wɪlɪŋnəs/ | noun | being happy to do something |
| 387 | windy | /ˈwɪn.di/ | adj | weather with a lot of wind |
| 410 | wireless | /waɪrlɪs/ | noun | a means of communication that uses radio waves instead of wires |
| 885 | wisely | /waɪzli/ | adv | to do something that is the right thing to do |
| 455 | withdrawal | /wɪðdrɔəl/ | noun | the act of taking something away or out of something, e.g., bank withdrawal |
| 1096 | wool | /wʊl/ | noun | the fur of sheep |
| 1232 | workbook | /ˈwɜːk.bʊk/ | noun | a file containing information about a particular subject, and relatated problems to be solved by the student |
| 561 | workforce | /wɜkfˌɔrs/ | noun | all the people that a company employs |
| 147 | workplace | /ˈwɜrkˈpleɪs/ | noun | the location where you do your job |
| 16 | workshop | /ˈwɜrk.ʃɒp/ | noun | a building or room where things are made or repaired |
| 253 | worldwide | /ˈwɜrldˈwaɪd/ | adj | spanning or reaching across the whole earth |
| 1022 | worthwhile | /wɜθwaɪl/ | adj | useful; there is some value to it |
| 1097 | wrinkle | /rɪŋkəl/ | noun | a crease or fold |
| 1194 | wristwatch | /rɪstwˌɑtʃ/ | noun | a small device for telling the time that you wear on your lower arm |
| 411 | yearly | /yɪrli/ | adj | happening every 12 months |
| 956 | yen | /yɛn/ | noun | the basic unit of money in Japan |
| 749 | yoga | /yoʊgə/ | noun | a system of exercise to give control over your mind and body |
| 514 | zoo | /zu/ | noun | a park where many different types of live animals are kept |