NGSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Band 22: Words 2101 to 2200

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
2181 album /ˈæl.bəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com book with a collection of photographs or pictures
2102 alter /ˈɑl.tər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make a change to something
2170 analyst /ˈæ.nə.lɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who is skilled at studying the details of data
2140 anger /ˈæŋ.gər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone mad, upset, or annoyed
2107 anymore /ˌɛn.iˈmɔr/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com no longer; no more
2168 apartment /əˈpɑrt.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
2151 apparent /əˈpɛər.ənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com easy to see or clearly understand
2157 badly /ˈbæd.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not in a good way; not as wanted or liked
2115 beside /bɪˈsaɪd/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com by the side of something; next to something
2197 bid /bɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an offer to pay a particular amount of money for something
2159 boundary /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com where one area ends and another begins
2198 breed /brid/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to produce baby animals of specific kinds
2200 brilliant /ˈbrɪl.jənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a great amount of intelligence or talent
2173 cake /keɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a sweet baked food made from flour, eggs, fat, and sugar
2154 constantly /ˈkɑn.stənt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening a lot or all the time
2110 convert /kənˈvɜrt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change form, character, or function to another
2144 currency /ˈkʌr.ən.si/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a money system that a country uses
2145 database /ˈdeɪ.təˌbeɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com information stored in a computer in an organized way
2169 demonstration /ˌdɛm.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com explanation of how something works
2128 depression /dɪˈprɛ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a feeling of great sadness
2178 designer /dɪˈzaɪ.nər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who creates plans to make something
2120 devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to decide to use or give something for something else
2117 disaster /dɪˈzæs.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that causes a lot of harm or damage
2165 disorder /dɪsˈɔr.dər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a lack of organization
2132 distinction /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the special quality that makes something different
2161 essay /ˈɛs.eɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com short written work that displays someone's opinions or beliefs regarding a particular subject
2139 evaluate /ɪˈvæl.juˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to form an idea to judge something carefully
2158 everyday /ˈɛv.riˌdeɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com used or seen daily; suitable for daily use; ordinary
2190 evil /ˈi.vəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com morally bad; causing harm to someone
2153 expansion /ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of expanding or becoming bigger
2186 extension /ɪkˈstɛn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com extra time allowed to complete something
2125 external /ɪkˈstɜr.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outside of something
2199 extraordinary /ˌɛkˈstrɔr.dənˌɛr.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
2124 fascinate /ˈfæs.ɪˌneɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com attract or interest greatly
2101 formula /ˈfɔr.mjə.lə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plan, rule, or method for doing or making something
2177 foundation /faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com underground base on which a building is constructed
2196 frighten /ˈfraɪt.ən/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone afraid or nervous
2166 furniture /ˈfɜr.nɪ.tʃər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com items such as tables, chairs, beds, or closets
2188 gradually /ˈgrædʒ.u.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
2193 grass /græs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plants with narrow green leaves, grown on lawns
2129 guilty /ˈgɪl.ti/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having done something bad or illegal
2119 heavily /ˈhɛv.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a lot or to a great degree
2150 height /haɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com distance of something from the bottom to the top
2108 hero /ˈhɪə.rəʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person of great courage and strength who saves others
2134 incorporate /ɪnˈkɔr.pəˌreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to include or involve as part of something else
2146 initially /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at the beginning
2180 innovation /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com new invention or idea that is created
2194 invitation /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when someone asks you to do something or go somewhere
2122 justify /ˈdʒʌs.təˌfaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give reasons why you did something or why it is right
2185 loose /lus/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not tightly attached or held
2112 meter /ˈmi.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unit of length equal to 100 cm or about 39 inches
2131 mom /mɑm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com mother
2155 muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a body tissue that can become longer or shorter and moves the body
2143 naturally /ˈnætʃ.ər.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com as someone would expect; not surprising
2114 nose /nəʊz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the face used for breathing and smelling
2137 obligation /ˌɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that you do because it is your duty or because you feel you have to
2118 pace /peɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the speed at which someone or something moves or happens
2103 perceive /pərˈsiv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to notice or become aware of something
2142 perception /pərˈsɛp.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the way in which one sees or understands something
2171 platform /ˈplæt.fɔrm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a raised area for people to stand on
2164 pollution /pəˈlu.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com dirty or dangerous waste released into an environment
2135 pour /pɔr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make a liquid flow from one container into another
2141 pub /pʌb/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place that sells alcohol and food
2149 rarely /ˈrɛər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in an infrequent manner
2160 ratio /ˈreɪ.ʃiˌəʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com two numbers that show ​the relationship between two groups of people or things
2191 remarkable /rɪˈmɑr.kə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
2176 restriction /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a rule or law that limits what people can do
2104 routine /ruˈtin/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening or done regularly or frequently
2116 sail /seɪl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to travel on water in a ship or boat
2133 satisfaction /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happy feeling because of something that you did
2156 scare /skɛər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone feel frightened or worried
2162 scream /skrim/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make a sudden loud cry
2182 singer /ˈsɪŋ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who sings, often as a profession
2105 sink /sɪŋk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to go down below the surface of water, mud, etc.
2138 sir /sɜr/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com form of address to a man you respect
2126 spare /spɛər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed
2106 stare /stɛər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to look at someone or something for a long time
2111 steady /ˈstɛd.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking, rocking, or likely to fall over
2172 steel /stil/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very strong metal made of iron and other substances mixed together
2179 strain /streɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com too much pressure on a person or system that can cause problems
2148 stream /strim/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small river
2109 supporter /səˈpɔr.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who shows they are in favor of an idea/plan
2136 sweep /swip/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to remove dust or dirt from a surface with a broom or brush
2167 symbol /ˈsɪm.bəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com action or object that represents a particular idea or quality
2189 tank /tæŋk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com container for holding liquid or gas
2147 territory /ˈtɛr.ɪˌtɔr.i/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of land or ocean owned or controlled by a government or person
2121 terrorist /ˈtɛr.ər.ɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who uses fear or violence for a political purpose
2183 trail /treɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a path through the countryside, often where people walk
2174 transform /trænsˈfɔrm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change the shape of something completely
2195 transition /trænˈsɪ.ʒən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a gradual change from one condition to another
2184 trap /træp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a device used for catching animals
2113 truck /trʌk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large road vehicle used to carry things
2192 tune /tjun/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group of musical notes that make a nice sound
2130 underlie /ˌʌn.dərˈlaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to lie or exist beneath
2123 vital /ˈvaɪt.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com necessary
2187 wealth /wɛlθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large amount of money and possessions
2152 western /ˈwɛs.tərn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com coming from, found in, or facing towards the west
2127 whenever /wɛnˈɛv.ər/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at any or every time that
2163 withdraw /wɪðˈdrɑ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com pull back; move away or backward from something
2175 wound /wund/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an injury to the body that is caused when something breaks the skin