NGSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Band 8: Words 701 to 800

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
779 ability /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com power, money, knowledge, or skill to do something
746 achieve /əˈtʃiv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to succeed in doing something good, usually by working hard
707 addition /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fact of adding something; thing that is added
773 advantage /ædˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com thing making the chance of success higher
785 agreement /əˈgri.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when you share the same opinion or reach a decision
794 aim /eɪm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of pointing something at a target
719 alone /əˈloʊn/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com without anyone or anything else
756 analysis /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com careful study to better understand something
754 anyone /ˈɛn.iˌwʌn/ pron OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com any person
740 argue /ˈɑr.gju/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give reasons for or against an idea or point of view
792 beautiful /ˈbju.tə.fəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having very attractive or appealing physical qualities
706 behavior /bɪˈheɪv.jər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way a person or thing acts; manner
761 below /bɪˈloʊ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a lower position, place, or level
741 board /bɔrd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com surface for posting or showing information
789 capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com main, or major
781 card /kɑrd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small piece of paper or plastic used as i.d.
749 cent /sɛnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 100th of the basic unit of money (e.g., there are 100 of these in a dollar)
766 challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
744 church /tʃɜrtʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com building where religious people gather and pray
728 clearly /ˈklɪər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is easy to understand; obviously
760 club /klʌb/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group of people who share an interest, as in sport
739 college /ˈkɑl.ɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com school or educational institution for adults
716 comment /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you say; give an opinion; remark
714 contract /ˈkɑn.trækt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com legal agreement (e.g., for doing work for money)
798 degree /dɪˈgri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unit for measuring temperature or angles
736 department /dɪˈpɑrt.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com division of a larger part or organization
731 depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to need (someone or something) for support, help, etc.
771 despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com without being affected by something; in spite of
708 determine /dɪˈtɜr.mɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to control exactly how something will be or act
724 direct /dɪˈrɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to tell someone to do something in a straight-talking way
727 director /dɪˈrɛk.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com senior person who manages part of an organization
764 discussion /dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com any long communication about some particular topic
763 doctor /ˈdɑk.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a professional who is trained and licensed to treat sick or injured people; a person who has the highest degree given by a university
721 drug /drʌg/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com chemical used as a medicine
757 election /ɪˈlɛk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com process of choosing someone by voting
717 enter /ˈɛn.tər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to go into a room
712 environment /ɛnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com natural world in which plants and animals live
711 fail /feɪl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to not achieve a goal, or to go wrong
793 fear /fɪər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unpleasant feelings caused by being aware of danger
751 floor /flɔr/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of a room on which you stand
702 function /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what something is intended to be used for; purpose
737 gain /geɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get something wanted, needed, or valued
701 guy /gaɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com informal man; boy; any person
742 holiday /ˈhɑ.lɪˌdeɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com day when people don't go to work or school
782 hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com building for sick people, with doctors and nurses
759 hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com place where people can stay when traveling
704 image /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com picture, sculpture, or painting of something
784 interview /ˈɪn.tərˌvju/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to formally ask questions about a given topic
772 introduce /ˌɪn.trəˈdus/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone known to another by name
747 item /ˈaɪ.təm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com distinct, individual thing, often part of a group
729 lack /læk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to not have, or not have enough, of something
770 link /lɪŋk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to join or connect together
745 machine /məˈʃin/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com piece of equipment used to do work
743 mark /mɑrk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make or leave a visible sign on something; a writing symbol
775 marry /ˈmær.i/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become the husband or wife of someone
755 method /ˈmɛθ.əd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com organized and planned way of doing something
777 mile /maɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unit of distance; 1.6 kilometers
758 military /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛr.i/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning soldiers or the armed forces
762 movie /ˈmu.vi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com motion picture; film
767 nation /ˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area or region controlled by a government and army
768 nearly /ˈnɪər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not completely; almost
718 occur /əˈkɜr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to come to pass or to happen
715 player /ˈpleɪ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who plays sports
790 popular /ˈpɑp.jə.lər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com liked or enjoyed by many people
710 population /ˌpɑp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com number of people who live in a country, area, etc.
713 production /prəˈdʌk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com process of making something on a large scale
748 prove /pruv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to demonstrate truth by providing evidence
799 pull /pʊl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hold something and move it toward you
735 purpose /ˈpɜr.pəs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com reason for which something is done; aim; goal
783 quickly /ˈkwɪk.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com without taking a lot of time; fast
732 race /reɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com contest between people, animals, or vehicles, to determine which is the fastest
774 ready /ˈrɛd.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com prepared to do something
733 recognize /ˈrɛk.əgˌnaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to remember because you have met it before
800 red /rɛd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being the color of blood
786 release /rɪˈlis/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to allow to leave jail, cage, prison, etc.
730 review /rɪˈvju/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to carefully look at the quality of something
750 season /ˈsi.zən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the four parts of the year determined mainly by the weather during that time
778 seek /sik/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to search for; to try to find; look for
723 series /ˈsɪər.iz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com number of things that happen one after another
796 serious /ˈsɪər.i.əs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com needing thought or concentration; important; in a sober manner
720 significant /sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large enough to be noticed or have an effect; important
705 size /saɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com how big or small a thing is
788 solution /səˈlu.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that ends a problem
765 sorry /ˈsɔr.i/ intj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what you say to admit you were wrong
791 specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com special or particular; clearly presented or stated
769 statement /ˈsteɪt.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act or process of saying something formally
709 station /ˈsteɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com place where you can catch a train or a bus
776 strike /straɪk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hit something
752 stuff /stʌf/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com generic description for things, materials, objects
725 success /səkˈsɛs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com achievement of a desired purpose or goal
797 target /ˈtɑr.gɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a goal or amount you are trying to achieve
787 tax /tæks/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money taken by a government from its people
795 television /ˈtɛl.əˌvɪʒ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com device that broadcasts programs, movies, or show
726 tomorrow /təˈmɔr.oʊ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com day after today
738 tree /tri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com tall green plants in a forest
780 unit /ˈju.nɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com single thing or person; a part of something larger
722 wall /wɔl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com high, flat side of a room or building
753 wide /waɪd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a great distance from one side to the other
734 window /ˈwɪn.doʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com opening in a wall or door to let in light
703 yesterday /ˈjɛs.tərˌdeɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com day before today