NGSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Band 11: Words 1001 to 1100

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
1078 absolutely /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com completely; totally; very
1081 additional /əˈdɪʃ.ə.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com further or added
1046 administration /ædˌmɪn.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the work of running something (e.g., a business)
1034 admit /ədˈmɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to agree that you did something bad, or that something bad is true
1040 advice /ædˈvaɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com suggestion about what someone should do
1090 alternative /ɔlˈtɜr.nə.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com other choices
1004 announce /əˈnaʊns/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make a public statement about a plan, decision
1073 appeal /əˈpil/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to request a judge or others change a decision
1019 appropriate /əˈprəʊ.pri.ɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com right or suitable for some situation or purpose
1094 attitude /ˈæt.ɪˌtud/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way you act, think, and feel about something
1039 aware /əˈwɛər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com knowing or feeling that something exists
1087 band /bænd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group of people who work together (e.g., play music)
1035 beat /bit/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to win against another person or team; defeat
1020 block /blɑk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop from going forward or making progress
1018 blood /blʌd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
1016 budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of money planned to be spent on something
1060 chair /tʃɛər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of furniture you sit on when sitting at a table or desk
1095 cheap /tʃip/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not costing a lot of money
1069 collect /kəˈlɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to gather things/people together in one place
1084 collection /kəˈlɛk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group of similar things gathered as a hobby
1038 committee /kəˈmɪt.i/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group of people who do or decide something
1047 complex /ˈkɑm.plɛks/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com difficult, not easy to understand or explain
1054 conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to direct, lead or guide something
1066 connection /kəˈnɛk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that joins things together; being joined
1025 content /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com information in something (e.g., a book or computer program)
1049 context /ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com set of facts surrounding a person or event
1037 copy /ˈkɑp.i/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something that looks the same as the original
1032 correct /kəˈrɛkt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com true or accurate
1022 count /kaʊnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to add things together to find the total number
1064 deliver /dɪˈlɪv.ər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take something to a person or place
1001 difficulty /ˈdɪf.ɪˌkʌl.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is hard to do
1051 directly /dɪˈrɛkt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a frank and honest way
1096 double /ˈdʌb.əl/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com two times the amount or degree; twice
1031 effective /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com working efficiently to produce a desired result
1030 element /ˈɛl.ə.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com essential or particular part of something
1055 equipment /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com tools or materials used to perform a task
1015 exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give things of similar value to each other
1059 executive /ɪgˈzɛk.jə.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a senior manager in a business or organization
1061 expensive /ɪkˈspɛn.sɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com costing a lot of money
1058 extra /ˈɛk.strə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com more than necessary; additional
1080 fair /fɛər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com treating all people the same way
1017 famous /ˈfeɪ.məs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com widely known; recognized by many people
1083 farm /fɑrm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com land used for growing crops or raising animals
1077 flat /flæt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com level; even; without curves or bumps
1079 flow /floʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move steadily and easily in a certain direction
1042 glass /glæs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard transparent material used for making windows
1041 handle /ˈhæn.dl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have the ability to cope with or take responsibility for
1085 hang /hæŋ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to attach a picture, photograph, etc., onto a wall
1052 heavy /ˈhɛv.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a lot of weight
1074 highly /ˈhaɪ.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com more than usual; to a great degree
1006 independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com making your own decisions; not controlled by others
1070 inform /ɪnˈfɔrm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give information or facts about something
1028 invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to ask someone to go somewhere or do something
1097 leg /lɛg/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the body from the thigh down
1009 majority /məˈdʒɑr.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount that is more than half of a group
1033 medical /ˈmɛd.ɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or relating to physical health or medicine
1029 mix /mɪks/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to combine two or more things to make one
1086 negative /ˈnɛg.ə.tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being harmful, unwanted, or unhelpful
1014 none /nʌn/ pron OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not one of a group; not at all or in no way
1098 observe /əbˈzɜrv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to watch carefully; to make a comment
1056 otherwise /ˈʌð.ərˌwaɪz/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com indicates that there will be a bad result if something is done, not done, or done improperly
1092 pair /pɛər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com two of the same thing (e.g., socks)
1026 prevent /prɪˈvɛnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop something from happening or existing
1067 primary /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com most important, most basic or essential
1071 principle /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com strong belief that influences a person's actions; basic law or belief
1100 print /prɪnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make many copies of a page, magazine, or book
1002 purchase /ˈpɜr.tʃəs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to buy something; to get by paying money for it
1045 radio /ˈreɪ.diˌoʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com system for sending and receiving signals through the air
1007 recommend /ˌrɛk.əˈmɛnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say something is good and deserves to be chosen
1088 relative /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com measured or considered in comparison to something else
1053 remove /rɪˈmuv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move, erase or take away from a place
1011 request /rɪˈkwɛst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to ask for something
1082 responsible /rɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having the duty of dealing with something; being the cause or creator of something; behaving in a mature and reasonable manner
1012 rich /rɪtʃ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a lot of money, possessions, or resources
1050 ride /raɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to sit on and control a horse or vehicle
1027 safe /seɪf/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being out of danger
1062 sample /ˈsæm.pəl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to try something to see if you like it (e.g., food)
1023 scene /sin/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of an act in a play
1099 sentence /ˈsɛn.təns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com set of spoken or written words that make a whole statement
1063 sex /sɛks/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being male or female mostly biological
1093 ship /ʃɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large boat
1003 shoot /ʃut/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to kick or throw a ball at a goal
1091 software /ˈsɔftˌwɛər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com market for software is expected to expand
1010 stick /stɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com long thin piece of wood from a tree
1072 straight /streɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not having curves, bends, or angles
1044 stress /strɛs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be in a state of mental tension due to problems
1008 survey /sərˈveɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to ask people a question about a particular topic
1036 telephone /ˈtɛl.əˌfoʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com machine used to talk to someone who is far away
1048 text /tɛkst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com written part of a book or other work
1057 title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com name given to something to identify or describe it
1089 tour /tʊər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a journey to visit several places for pleasure
1043 trial /ˈtraɪəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an event to determine the quality of something or someone
1075 trust /trʌst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be confident that someone is honest and reliable
1005 unless /ʌnˈlɛs, ən-/ conj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com negative of 'if'
1065 video /ˈvɪd.iˌoʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com recording capturing action with sound
1021 warm /wɔrm/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com slightly hot; not very hot
1068 weather /ˈwɛð.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com whether it is raining, sunny, cold, etc., outside
1013 wind /wɪnd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com natural movement of outside air as part of the weather
1076 wonderful /ˈwʌn.dər.fəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
1024 writer /ˈraɪ.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com professional who writes books, articles, etc.