NGSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Level 4: Words 1201 to 1600

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
1553 abuse /əˈbjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to treat someone or something in a way that is cruel, harmful, or wrong
1349 accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury, etc.
1464 acquire /əˈkwaɪər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get or earn something by thinking or working
1354 active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com moving around a lot or doing many things
1369 actor /ˈæk.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who acts in the theater, movies, or tv
1335 actual /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
1478 ad /æd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com public notice or advertisement
1243 adopt /əˈdɑpt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take on responsibility for something
1448 affair /əˈfɛər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com event or a set of events, often unpleasant ones
1488 afford /əˈfɔrd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have enough money to pay for something
1353 afraid /əˈfreɪd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com worried that something bad will happen; scared
1305 aid /eɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to provide things useful or needed by others
1524 amaze /əˈmeɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause wonder; to surprise completely
1431 anybody /ˈɛn.iˌbɑd.i/ pron OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com any person; anyone
1277 apparently /əˈpɛər.ənt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com according to what you heard; from what can be seen
1568 appearance /əˈpɪər.əns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way that someone or something looks
1274 appreciate /əˈpri.ʃiˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be thankful for; to value or admire
1575 approve /əˈpruv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have a positive opinion of someone or something
1418 army /ˈɑr.mi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
1266 arrange /əˈreɪndʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put things into a particular order; to plan and organize an event
1460 arrangement /əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plan or preparation to make something happen; an agreement
1498 arrest /əˈrɛst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use the law to catch and keep people who committed crimes
1499 assess /əˈsɛs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to judge something's value or suitability
1475 assessment /əˈsɛs.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com opinion based on judging the qualities of something or someone
1501 asset /ˈæ.sɛt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person or thing that has value or use to someone or to a company
1595 association /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com organization of people with the same interest
1579 atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com The mixture of gases surrounding the Earth; the feeling that a place or situation gives you
1298 attract /əˈtrækt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone notice and become interested in
1341 award /əˈwɔrd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give a prize for doing something well
1223 background /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com images, color, or information behind the main one
1252 bag /bæg/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com soft container to put things in and carry with you
1201 ball /bɑl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small round object often used in a game or sport
1435 basically /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in the most important ways even if not completely true
1337 battle /ˈbæ.təl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com military fight between armies
1297 beach /bitʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large area of sand, next to an area of water
1432 bedroom /ˈbɛdˌrum/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com room for sleeping usually with a bed
1456 belief /bɪˈlif/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a feeling of being sure that something exists or is true
1412 belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be a member of a particular group and feel welcomed
1411 bind /baɪnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to join two or more things together to limit their freedom
1271 bird /bɜrd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com animal with feathers that uses wings to fly
1526 birth /bɜrθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when a baby comes out of the body of its mother
1363 blow /bloʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move something using air
1304 boat /boʊt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small form of transport for traveling on water
1417 bomb /bɑm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a weapon designed to break apart very suddenly and violently
1513 bond /bɑnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that joins or connects people, groups, or parts; a duty or promise to another; glue
1473 border /ˈbɔr.dər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com line separating one country or state from another
1242 bottom /ˈbɒt.əm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com lowest part of something; part on which it rests
1235 brain /breɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the head that thinks and controls your body
1407 branch /brɑntʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a part of a tree that grows out from the main part; a part of an organization connected to but separate from the main office
1549 brand /brænd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com name given to a product or service
1546 bridge /brɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com structure built over river or road so people, vehicles, or animals can cross
1270 brief /brif/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com short; using few words
1510 bright /braɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com producing a lot of light
1330 broad /brɑd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
1280 burn /bɜrn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to destroy with fire
1233 busy /ˈbɪz.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com working hard doing something; full of activity
1390 camera /ˈkæm.ər.ə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
1357 cancer /ˈkæn.sər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com any growth caused by abnormal cell division
1472 capacity /kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to hold, involve or contain people or things
1386 carefully /ˈkɛər.fə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a manner that involves focus and care
1339 cash /kæʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com physical money (not credit card or digital)
1518 chain /tʃeɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com series of connected things, events, or people
1532 channel /ˈtʃæn.əl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. a narrow, deep body of water used by ships; 2. a system used for sending something from one place or person to another
1275 chapter /ˈtʃæp.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the main sections of a book
1582 characteristic /ˌkær.ɪk.təˈrɪs.tɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a typical feature or quality that a particular person or thing has
1229 circumstance /ˈsɜr.kəmˌstæns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com condition or fact that affects a situation
1451 citizen /ˈsɪt.ə.zən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who belongs to and has rights in a country
1449 civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to the people of a country; not military/criminal
1434 climb /klaɪm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
1342 coach /koʊtʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
1346 code /koʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a password made of a set of letters or numbers
1395 coffee /ˈkɔ.fi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a brown drink made from roasted beans and boiled water
1251 colleague /ˈkɑl.iɡ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who works with you; coworker
1552 combination /ˌkɑm.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com result of mixing things together
1244 combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to mix several things together to form one thing
1384 comfortable /ˈkʌm.fər.tə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not being worried about something; at ease
1260 commercial /kəˈmɜr.ʃəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com radio or television advertisement
1593 commission /kəˈmɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a group officially put in charge of finding out about something or controlling something
1322 commit /kəˈmɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do something bad, usually a crime
1507 commitment /kəˈmɪt.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a promise or decision to do something; something that you must do that takes your time
1581 comparison /kəmˈpær.ə.sən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com looking for differences and similarities in two or more things
1495 complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say that you are not happy or satisfied with something or someone
1487 component /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the parts that make up something
1541 concentrate /ˈkɑn.sənˌtreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give all your attention to a task; focus
1213 concept /ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com abstract idea of something or how it works
1382 concert /ˈkɑn.sɜrt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com musical entertainment given in public by one or more performers
1355 conclude /kənˈklud/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop or finish; to come to the end of something
1493 confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling that you can do well at something
1206 confirm /kənˈfɜrm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to provide evidence to establish the truth of
1264 connect /kəˈnɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to join or attach things together
1228 consequence /ˈkɑn.sɪˌkwɛns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outcome of an event; result
1344 consideration /kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com careful thought; thinking about something
1547 consist /kənˈsɪst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have as an essential, necessary or main part
1400 construction /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of building something; thing that is built
1238 contribute /kənˈtrɪb.jut/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com give something of value to or help someone or something
1273 contribution /ˌkɑn.trəˈbju.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com helping a cause by giving money, things, services
1358 convince /kənˈvɪns/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to persuade someone, or make them feel sure
1465 corporate /ˈkɔr.pər.ət/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning (usually large) companies
1422 council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group chosen to make decisions about something
1302 crisis /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
1285 critical /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being important or serious; vital; dangerous
1202 cry /kraɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to produce tears and sounds because of pain
1265 cultural /ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of a particular society's customs and beliefs
1491 cup /kʌp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small round container used to hold liquids for drinking
1293 currently /ˈkɜr.ənt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening or being in the present time
1394 cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com series of regular and repeated actions
1416 danger /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com possibility of getting hurt, damaged, or killed
1419 dangerous /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
1401 dear /dɪr/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com loved or valued very much
1420 decrease /dɪˈkris/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to reduce the size, amount, or number of something
1557 definitely /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com without question; beyond doubt
1577 definition /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
1310 delay /dɪˈleɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause something to happen later than planned or expected
1428 delivery /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of taking something to a person or place
1272 demonstrate /ˈdɛm.ənˌstreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to show how something works (e.g., product)
1429 deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to refuse to allow or accept something
1492 description /dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that tells you what something is like or looks like
1291 desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to wish for, hope, or want something
1588 desk /dɛsk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of furniture like a table often with drawers
1447 destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to damage something so badly that it no longer exists
1525 device /dɪˈvaɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
1329 district /ˈdɪs.trɪkt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of a country, city, or town
1316 divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to separate something into equal pieces
1522 division /dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of separating something into parts; groups formed by different functions or opinions
1454 domestic /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or relating to a particular country; of or relating to the home and family
1262 duty /ˈdu.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com work required by your job or position
1288 earth /ɜrθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com planet we live on
1423 editor /ˈɛd.ɪ.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person whose job is to correct and make changes to the contents of a book or magazine
1381 egg /ɛg/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
1578 elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com choose someone for a position usually by voting 
1211 emerge /ɪˈmɜrdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to rise or appear out of some background
1294 employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to pay a person to work for you; to give a job to
1592 empty /ˈɛmp.ti/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com containing nothing; with no contents
1352 enable /ɛnˈeɪ.bəl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make it possible to do something
1299 engage /ɛnˈgeɪdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to carry out, participate in; be involved in
1312 engineer /ˌɛn.dʒəˈnɪər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com professional who designs and builds machines, roads, and other complicated structures
1544 entirely /ɛnˈtaɪər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fully or completely
1360 environmental /ɛnˌvaɪ.rənˈmən.tl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of the natural world in which plants and animals live
1254 equal /ˈi.kwəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com same in shape, size, or number
1497 error /ˈɛr.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is not correct; a mistake
1482 escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get away from a place where you are being held
1290 essential /əˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com extremely important and necessary
1321 expand /ɪkˈspænd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become bigger or larger in size and amount
1531 expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the amount of money that is needed to pay for something
1343 experiment /ɪkˈspɛr.ɪ.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com test performed to assess new ideas or theories
1505 explore /ɪkˈsplɔr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to learn about something by examining in detail or someplace by traveling to it
1543 export /ɪkˈspɔrt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to send goods to be sold in another country
1255 expression /ɪkˈsprɛʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of making your thoughts and feelings known
1257 extremely /ɪkˈstrim.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is much more than usual or expected
1530 factory /ˈfæk.tə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com building where things are made
1239 failure /ˈfeɪl.jər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act or result of not achieving your goals
1466 fairly /ˈfɛər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a reasonable way; between a little and very much
1445 familiar /fəˈmɪl.jər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com well-known or easily recognized
1306 fan /fæn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
1580 farmer /ˈfɑr.mər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who owns or looks after farm, a place for growing crops and keeping animals
1415 fashion /ˈfæ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com style of dress or activity popular at some time
1479 fee /fi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of money paid for a particular service
1379 finance /ˈfaɪ.næns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com control of money a person/business has access to
1503 finger /ˈfɪŋ.gər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the five long parts of the hand
1219 flight /flaɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of flying
1301 flower /ˈflaʊ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plant with a pretty head (e.g., a rose)
1217 football /ˈfʊtˌbɑl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sport where 2 teams try to kick a ball in a goal; soccer
1527 forest /ˈfɑr.ɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large area with many trees
1511 frame /freɪm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com (n) 1. the basic structure of something that gives it its shape, to which other parts are added; 2. one picture in a series that make a video; (v) 1. to put a picture in a supporting structure; 2. to produce false evidence so an innocent person appears guilty of a crime
1399 freedom /ˈfri.dəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being free, not being controlled
1309 fresh /frɛʃ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com newly made or gathered
1538 friendly /ˈfrɛnd.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com acting like a friend; kind and helpful
1237 funny /ˈfʌn.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com causing laughter; amusing
1286 gather /ˈgæð.ər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to bring people/animals together into a group
1426 generate /ˈdʒɛn.əˌreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to create or be produced or bring into existence
1427 gift /gɪft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something given to another for a reason; present
1370 glad /glæd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happy that something happened; pleased
1453 gold /goʊld/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com soft yellow metal that is very valuable
1559 grade /greɪd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com level of study that is completed by a student
1548 graduate /ˈgrædʒ.uˌeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com (v) to receive a degree from a college or university; (n) a person who has received a degree
1570 guarantee /ˌgær.ənˈti/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make a formal promise that something will happen or be done.
1430 guest /gɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
1442 gun /gʌn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a weapon that shoots small metal objects down a metal tube
1480 hall /hɔl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a usually long, narrow room in a building that leads to other rooms
1340 hardly /ˈhɑrd.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com clearly or undoubtedly not; very little
1380 hate /heɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have a very strong feeling of dislike for
1362 healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in good condition physically (or financially); not ill or bad
1247 hide /haɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put a thing where it can't be found; go where you won't be found
1514 hire /haɪ.ər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to employ a person to do a particular job
1405 historical /hɪˈstɔr.ɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or related to events or people in the past
1515 hole /hoʊl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hollow place; opening into or through something
1327 host /hoʊst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who entertains guests
1421 hurt /hɜrt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause pain, damage, or injury
1554 ice /aɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com frozen water 
1587 identity /aɪ.dɛn.tɪ.tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com who someone is; the collection of qualities that makes a person
1446 ignore /ɪgˈnɔr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
1350 impossible /ɪmˈpɑs.ə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very unlikely to happen or exist
1226 improvement /ɪmˈpruv.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com addition or change that makes something better
1494 industrial /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning the people and businesses that make certain products
1282 initial /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com existing or occurring at the beginning
1551 insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to state your opinion strongly and firmly; to demand that something must happen
1596 instrument /ˈɪn.strə.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of equipment used for a particular purpose such as making music or measuring something
1314 insurance /ɪnˈʃʊər.əns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com payments to cover potential loss/damage/injury/death
1517 internal /ɪnˈtɜr.nəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com within or inside
1203 introduction /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com making someone known to another by name
1366 invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use resources to build for the future
1533 investigate /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪˌgeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to try to find out facts; to carry out research
1318 investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈgeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com search for information about something
1597 investor /ɪnˈvɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who gives money to help a business grow for a profit
1214 island /ˈaɪ.lənd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of land that is surrounded by water
1573 judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com opinion that is made after careful consideration
1324 jump /dʒʌmp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to push your body into the air with your legs
1307 kitchen /ˈkɪtʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com place where food is cooked
1528 label /ˈleɪ.bəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of paper or cloth that is attached to something and gives information about it
1261 lady /ˈleɪ.di/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com another way of saying 'woman'
1564 largely /ˈlɑrdʒ.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in large part; mainly or chiefly
1489 lawyer /ˈlɔ.jər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a professional who is paid to help people with the law
1506 leadership /ˈli.dərˌʃɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com quality of being able to guide or influence others
1220 left /lɛft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com side of your body your heart is on
1317 length /lɛŋkθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com measurement of distance or of time
1234 lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a time or event where teaching and learning occur; class
1583 license /ˈlaɪ.səns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com official document which allows a person to do or have something
1519 literature /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.tʃər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com writings that are valued as works of art, esp. fiction, drama and poetry
1455 load /loʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large, often heavy, amount of something to be moved
1576 loan /loʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something (usually money) that is given to someone for a period of time with a promise that it will be returned
1450 locate /ˈloʊ.keɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find a certain place, position, or location of something
1365 location /loʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com particular position or area
1600 lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com attractive or beautiful
1334 lunch /lʌntʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com light meal eaten in the middle of the day
1438 mainly /ˈmeɪn.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com mostly; usually; being the largest part
1441 manner /ˈmæn.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com that way that something happens or is done
1392 manufacture /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to produce large numbers of products in a factory
1212 map /mæp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com picture showing the geography of an area
1248 marriage /ˈmær.ɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com formal relationship between a husband and a wife
1236 mass /mæs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large amount of something, often of no particular shape
1556 master /ˈmæs.tər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. someone who has control over others; 2. someone who is very skilled at doing something
1250 meal /mil/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com food for eating at a particular time (e.g., dinner)
1437 minister /ˈmɪn.ə.stər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an official who heads a government department
1377 monitor /ˈmɑn.ɪ.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com electronic screen on which you can see images
1550 moral /ˈmɔr.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to people's belief about right or wrong behavior
1403 moreover /mɔrˈoʊ.vər/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in addition to what has been said
1287 mostly /ˈmoʊst.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in large part; mainly or chiefly
1245 mountain /ˈmaʊn.tn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very high piece of land, higher than a hill
1439 mouth /maʊθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the face used for eating and talking
1376 murder /ˈmɜr.dər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com crime of deliberately killing a person
1397 museum /mjuˈzi.əm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com building to display art, science, or history objects
1585 narrow /ˈnær.oʊ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com long but not wide; a small distance from one side to the other compared to length
1509 necessarily /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛər.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is needed or required, or is unavoidable
1222 neighbor /ˈneɪ.bər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who lives, or is near, you
1216 neither /ˈni.ðər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not one or the other; not either; none of two things
1560 nevertheless /ˌnɛv.ər.ðəˈlɛs/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com despite what has just been done or said; nonetheless
1440 noise /nɔɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a loud or unpleasant sound 
1424 normally /ˈnɔr.mə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in the manner that is usual or ordinary
1205 north /nɔrθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com direction to your left when facing the rising sun
1278 novel /ˈnɑv.əl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com written fiction story
1315 nurse /nɜrs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person trained to care for sick or injured people
1402 objective /əbˈdʒɛk.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you decide you want to do; goal
1323 obvious /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com easily understood and clear; plain to see
1444 occasion /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com particular time when something important or special happens
1574 odd /ɑd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being strange or different from what is usual or expected
1404 onto ˈɔn.tu/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com movement towards a position that is on something
1406 oppose /əˈpoʊz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be against someone in a contest, game, or fight; to disagree
1373 opposite /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com across from or on the side facing something
1477 ought /ɑt/ aux OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what is expected; should
1258 owner /ˈoʊ.nər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who owns or has something
1387 pack /pæk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put things in a suitcase to go on a trip
1319 package /ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com box or container in which items are placed for mailing
1468 participate /pɑrˈtɪs.əˌpeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take part with others in doing something
1295 path /pæθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com track made with stones/by walking over the ground
1268 payment /ˈpeɪ.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of money that is paid for something
1589 permit /pərˈmɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to allow someone to do something or for something to happen
1496 perspective /pərˈspɛk.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way of thinking, an attitude toward something
1208 photo /ˈfoʊ.toʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com short for photograph; a picture taken by a camera
1259 plane /pleɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an airplane
1283 pleasure /ˈplɛʒ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
1542 plenty /ˈplɛn.ti/ pron OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large amount of something; a lot; not too little
1256 plus /plʌs/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com with; showing one amount added to another
1336 pool /pul/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large container or hole that is filled with water and used for people to swim in
1289 pop /pɑp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to cause something to open or burst suddenly
1347 possibly /ˈpɑs.ə.bli/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com may be true or likely, but is uncertain
1300 powerful /ˈpaʊ.ər.fəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having control or influence over
1598 practical /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to what is sensible, real, or useful rather than with ideas or theories
1561 predict /prɪˈdɪkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to guess or estimate what will or might happen
1562 previously /ˈpri.vi.əs.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at an earlier time
1555 principal /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. most important; main; 2. the person in charge of a (US) public school
1462 prison /ˈprɪz.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place where people who have committed serious crimes are held
1367 proceed /prəˈsid/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to continue to do something; carry on
1292 promote /prəˈmoʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to try to encourage the popularity and sales of a product
1484 proper /ˈprɑp.ər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com correct according to social or moral rules
1563 protection /prə.tɛk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being kept from harm
1540 provision /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. supplies that are needed or wanted; something that is supplied; 2. part of a law or an agreement
1313 quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not loud; making very little sound
1433 quote /kwoʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use someone's exact words in your writing or speech
1232 rain /reɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com drops of water that fall out of clouds in the sky
1535 rank /ræŋk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to place someone or something in higher or lower position relative to others
1231 reaction /riˈæk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling or action in response to something
1569 reasonable /ˈri.zə.nə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fair and sensible; appropriate
1388 recall /rɪˈkɔl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to remember events or details of the past
1534 recommendation /ˌrɛk.ə.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com suggestion about someone or something being a good choice
1215 reform /rɪˈfɔrm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to improve society by removing abuse and injustices
1209 refuse /rɪˈfjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say that you will not accept something
1500 register /ˈrɛdʒ.ə.stər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to record your name on an official list; sign up
1481 regulation /ˌrɛg.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com official rule that controls how something is done
1326 relatively /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a manner that measures or compares something to something else
1485 relax /rɪˈlæks/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop feeling nervous or worried; to rest and do something enjoyable
1504 relevant /ˈrɛl.ə.vənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com direct related to a subject in a considerable way
1356 religious /rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning religion or faith
1584 rely /rɪˈlaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com able to depend on
1459 remind /rɪˈmaɪnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone remember something
1566 rent /rɛnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to pay money for the use of something
1253 repeat /rɪˈpit/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say something again
1471 representative /ˌrɛp.rɪˈzɛn.tə.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com typical of a particular group or thing
1204 requirement /rɪˈkwaɪər.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is a necessity
1539 resident /ˈrɛz.ɪ.dənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com A person, animal, or plant who lives in a particular place
1351 revenue /ˈrɛv.ənˌju/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money that is made by or paid to a business
1529 root /rut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of a plant that grows underground
1410 route /rut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way to get from one place to another place
1311 safety /ˈseɪf.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being free from harm or danger
1240 schedule /ˈskɛdʒ.ul/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to arrange a time to do something with others
1267 scheme /skim/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com often dishonest plan to get or do something
1409 scientist /ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who is trained to gain knowledge by making predictions, testing them, and developing theories
1276 secret /ˈsi.krɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that you don't want others to know; private
1523 secure /sɪˈkjʊər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to protect something from danger or harm, keep things safe
1207 senior /ˈsin.jər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having higher status or authority than another person
1590 seriously /ˈsɪər.i.əs.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a serious way; in a way that shows something is important
1558 session /ˈsɛʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com period of time for doing a particular activity
1303 settle /ˈsɛt.l/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move to a new environment and become accustomed to it
1474 shake /ʃeɪk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move something violently back and forth or up and down
1383 shock /ʃɒk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
1476 shoe /ʃu/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outer covering worn on the foot to protect it usually sold in pairs
1567 shot /ʃɑt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of firing a gun, or kicking or throwing a ball at a goal
1425 sight /saɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the ability to see 
1502 signal /ˈsɪg.nl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com An action, change, or process that gives information about something
1461 skin /skɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outer layer of an animal's or human's body
1512 slowly /ˈsloʊ.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com done in a way that takes a long time
1230 smoke /smoʊk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to breathe in through a cigarette and then blow it out
1378 soldier /ˈsoʊl.dʒər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who is in the military
1221 solve /sɑlv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find a way to deal with a problem
1320 somewhere /ˈsʌmˌwɛər/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at or to an unknown or unnamed place
1241 speaker /ˈspi.kər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who makes a speech before a group
1333 spirit /ˈspɪr.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of a person that is not physical and believed to be the source of human emotions and character
1332 spring /sprɪŋ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com time of year when plants start growing after winter
1443 square /skwɛər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com shape with four sides of equal length sides and four right (90°) angles
1374 stone /stoʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard, solid piece of rock
1345 strange /streɪndʒ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
1263 strength /strɛŋkθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being strong
1545 strongly /ˈstrɔŋ.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a strong manner; in a very serious way
1483 studio /ˈstu.diˌoʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the building or room where art is made, such as paintings, movies, or music
1586 succeed /səkˈsid/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to finally achieve something that you were trying to achieve
1284 suggestion /səgˈdʒɛs.tʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com idea about what someone should do
1375 sum /sʌm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount when all is added together; total
1361 sun /sʌn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the hot shining star the earth moves around
1218 survive /sərˈvaɪv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to continue to live despite illness or trouble
1490 suspect /səˈspɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com  to think that someone may have committed a crime or done something wrong 
1391 swim /swɪm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move through water by moving parts of the body
1463 switch /swɪtʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change from one thing to another; (n) a thing you move to change from one thing to another
1371 tape /teɪp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stick things together using an adhesive strip
1413 taste /teɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the particular quality of food or drink that can be sensed by a person's mouth
1599 tea /ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com drink made when you put dried leaves in hot water
1470 tear /tɪər/ verb, noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. (v) to damage something by pulling it apart; 2. (n) drop of salty water from the eye
1458 technical /ˈtɛk.nɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of practical use of machines or science in industry
1224 technique /tɛkˈnik/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
1452 temperature /ˈtɛm.pər.əˌtʃər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a measure of how hot or cold something is (e.g., the weather)
1393 theater /ˈθi.ə.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com place where shows are performed on a stage
1572 theme /θim/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com main subject to discuss or describe
1348 threat /θrɛt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com warning of probable trouble
1521 threaten /ˈθrɛt.n/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say you will harm or hurt someone
1249 ticket /ˈtɪk.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com piece of paper that lets you enter or use something
1516 tie /taɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to join together two ends of string or rope; to join two or more things together with string or rope
1571 till /tɪl/ conj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com until
1331 tire /ˈtaɪ.ər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to feel the need to rest after some effort; (n) a rubber covering around a wheel
1414 tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time from when the sun goes down on this day to when it comes up the following morning
1227 tool /tul/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com device used to make things (e.g., a hammer or driver)
1296 topic /ˈtɑp.ɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com matter people talk or write about
1396 totally /ˈtoʊt.əl.i/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a complete way; completely; absolutely
1469 tough /tʌf/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very difficult to do or deal with
1486 tourist /ˈtʊər.ɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who travels to a place for pleasure
1338 tradition /trəˈdɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com way of thinking, and behaving that was used for a long time
1225 traffic /ˈtræf.ɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of activity over a communication system
1210 transport /trænsˈpɔrt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to carry things from one place to another
1281 trend /trɛnd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com general direction of developing, proceeding
1457 troop /trup/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com group of soldiers; an organized group
1308 twice /twaɪs/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com two times
1536 typical /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com normal; usual; expected
1269 unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔr.tʃə.nɪt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is to be regretted; unluckily
1279 union /ˈjun.jən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com organization of people or groups who have a similar interest or particular goal
1594 unique /juˈnik/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unlike other things; being the only one like it
1385 usual /ˈju.ʒu.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being the way things occur most of the time
1359 vary /ˈvɛər.i/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be changeable, both up and down
1408 vehicle /ˈvi.ɪ.kəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com machine (such as a car) that is used to carry things
1520 victim /ˈvɪk.tɪm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person who has suffered from a crime, bad situation, or event
1436 violence /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com use of physical force to harm someone or damage something
1398 visitor /ˈvɪz.ɪ.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one who goes to a place to see it (or someone)
1364 volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com level of sound produced by an object, such as a radio or television
1508 wake /weɪk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop sleeping; to make someone stop sleeping
1368 wash /wɑʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to clean someone or something with soap and water
1246 waste /weɪst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use valuable things ineffectively
1325 weapon /ˈwɛp.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is used for fighting
1565 wed /wɛd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to marry; to get married
1537 west /wɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the direction where the sun sets; opposite of east
1372 whereas /wɛərˈæz/ conj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com taking into consideration the fact that
1591 wild /waɪld/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com living in nature; not tame
1389 wine /waɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
1328 winter /ˈwɪn.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com coldest season of the year
1467 wood /wʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard material that trees are made of and is used for building and fuel