NGSL 1.20 Learning Dictionary
Level 5: Words 1601 to 2000

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
1965 abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to leave someone or something you are responsible for and not return
1883 abroad /əˈbrɔd/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or to a foreign country
1758 absence /ˈæb.səns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a time when you are not in a place where you should be
1751 academic /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to education or school; (n) educator who works at a college or university
1903 accommodation /əˌkɑm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place to stay, often a hotel
1811 accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to go somewhere with someone
1755 accuse /əˈkjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say that someone has done something bad or wrong
1747 acknowledge /ækˈnɑl.ɪdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to accept that something is true
1941 advertisement /əd.vər.tɪs.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a picture, short film, text, etc., that tells people about a product or service
1745 advise /ædˈvaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to suggest what should be done
1832 aircraft /ˈɛərˌkræft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a machine that can fly
1774 alive /əˈlaɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com living; not dead
1641 analyze /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to study carefully to find out the meaning of
1727 ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very old; having lived a very long time ago
1813 angry /ˈæŋ.gri/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a strong feeling about something that you dislike very much
1648 anywhere /ˈɛn.iˌwɛər/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in, at, or to any place; used in questions, with 'not'
1788 appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to officially choose a person for a job, position
1839 appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time you arranged to meet someone or do something
1902 approximately /əˈprɑk.sə.mɪt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
1629 arise /əˈraɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to begin, to start to happen
1944 aside /əˈsaɪd/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to the side; out of the way; for later use
1739 assistant /əˈsɪs.tənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who helps another, usually as a job
1855 assumption /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
1742 attach /əˈtætʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be associated or connected with
1715 attractive /əˈtræk.tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com making you like them, as by being good-looking
1706 ban /bæn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something illegal or not allowed
1922 beauty /ˈbju.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com quality of being physically or visually attractive
1725 besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com other than or in addition to
1958 bet /ˈbɛt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make an agreement on the results of an event where the losers give something (usually money) to the winner
1979 bike /baɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a vehicle with two wheels that a person can ride
1627 blame /bleɪm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say someone is responsible for something bad
1836 bone /ˈboʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard pieces of a body that form the frame of an animal
1690 bore /bɔr/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone not interested in something
1880 borrow /ˈbɑr.əʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to receive something from someone and later return it
1854 boss /bɑs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who manages you, or is in charge of you at work
1844 bother /ˈbɑð.ər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take the trouble to do something
1614 bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids like water or wine
1819 breakfast /ˈbrɛk.fəst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the first meal of the day
1900 breast /brɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com one of the two parts on the front of a woman's body that produce milk when she has a baby
1611 breath /brɛθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com air you take in and out of your body
1914 breathe /brið/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move air into and out of your lungs
1913 brown /braʊn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of the color of coffee, wood, or chocolate
1925 calculate /ˈkæl.kjʊ,lɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find an answer using mathematics
1964 calm /kɑm/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relaxed and not worried or angry
1885 capable /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com able to do something; can do
1658 capture /ˈkæp.tʃər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to catch and prevent a person/animal from being free
1637 careful /ˈkɛər.fəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com thinking about what you are doing in order to avoid a mistake
1618 cast /kæst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to send, throw, or move something or someone in a direction
1678 cat /kæt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small animal of the lion and tiger family with four legs and a tail that is kept as a pet
1608 celebrate /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to observe an event or occasion (e.g., a birthday)
1662 chairman /ˈtʃɛər.mən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person in charge of a meeting
1741 chart /tʃɑrt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com drawing showing information in a clear way
1657 chemical /ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a basic substance produced by mixing elements
1808 childhood /ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time when you are a child
1910 chip /tʃɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small piece that was broken or taken off something
1712 circle /ˈsɜr.kəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a perfectly round shape or a group arranged in that shape
1875 classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something popular or famous for a long time and is considered one of the best of its kind
1906 climate /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com typical weather conditions in a particular place
1731 closely /ˈkloʊs.lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very near in space or time; just next to
1728 coast /kəʊst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com land near the sea or ocean
1863 coat /koʊt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
1879 collapse /kəˈlæps/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to suddenly fall down or break apart
1721 column /ˈkɑl.əm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a tall post made of stone or wood used as a support in a building; one of two or more blocks of print that appear next to each other on a page
1945 comfort /ˈkʌm.fərt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being relaxed, warm, or happy
1714 command /kəˈmɑnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give an order; have control over others
1800 communicate /kəˈmju.nɪˌkeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give and exchange information
1683 compete /kəmˈpit/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to try to win something such as a race or game
1824 competitive /kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com wanting to win or to be better than others
1689 complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com saying something is wrong and should be changed
1851 complicate /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make more difficult
1870 concentration /ˌkɑn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the ability to direct all your effort and attention on the one thing you are doing and nothing else
1919 confuse /kənˈfjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something unclear or hard to understand
1620 conservative /kənˈsɜr.və.tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com preferring traditional styles and values
1671 considerable /kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large in size, amount, or effect
1942 consistent /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com always acting or happening in the same way
1668 constant /ˈkɑn.stənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening frequently or without pause
1759 construct /kənˈstrʌkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to build or create something
1957 convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large meeting of the members of a profession, organization, or who have the same interests
1901 cope /kəʊp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to deal successfully with a difficult problem
1830 core /kɔr/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the central part of a fruit that contains the seeds; the central part of something
1909 corporation /ˌkɔr.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com big company or a combination of several companies
1736 county /ˈkaʊn.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an area within a country or a state with its own local government
1867 crash /kræʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hit something hard enough to cause serious damage
1929 creation /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of making something
1724 criminal /ˈkrɪm.ə.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to illegal activity; (n) a person who has done a crime
1953 criteria /kraɪˈtɪər.i.ə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com details used to make a decision
1778 critic /ˈkrɪt.ɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person whose job is to give opinions about books, movies, or other forms of art
1956 criticism /ˈkrɪt.əˌsɪz.əm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com written or spoken remarks about what is bad about someone or something
1986 crop /krɑp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plants grown on a farm for food (e.g., corn or rice)
1983 crucial /ˈkru.ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com extremely important
1632 dad /dæd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com father
1624 debt /dɛt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the sum of money owed to somebody that is not yet paid
1634 declare /dɪ.ˈklɛər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say something in an official or sure way
1886 defeat /dɪˈfit/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to win against someone in something such as a fight or game
1874 defend /dɪˈfɛnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to protect against an attack
1971 delight /dɪˈlaɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a strong feeling of great pleasure and happiness
1864 democracy /dɪˈmɑk.rə.si/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a system of government in which the people of a country can vote to elect who will govern them
1982 derive /dɪˈraɪv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to develop or get something from something else
1872 deserve /dɪˈzɜrv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get the appropriate reward or punishment for the way you behaved or something you did
1847 diet /ˈdaɪ.ət/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the type of food that a person or animal usually eats
1976 differ /ˈdɪ.fər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be not the same as others
1665 disappear /ˌdɪs.əˈpɪər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become impossible to see
1853 disappoint /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to not meet the expectations of others or yourself
1852 discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the teaching of self-control through instruction and practice
1660 discount /ˈdɪs.kaʊnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an amount of money taken off the usual price of something
1882 dish /dɪʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a shallow container for cooking or serving food
1829 disk /dɪsk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a flat round object
1893 distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋ.gwɪʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to notice the difference between two or more things or people
1980 distribute /dɪˈstrɪb.jut/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hand in or deliver something to people
1765 dozen /ˈdʌz.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a group of twelve people or things
1809 draft /dræft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of writing or plan that is not yet finished
1991 drama /ˈdrɑ.mə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of writing that tells a story about a serious subject or an exciting event
1975 dramatic /drəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sudden and extreme
1664 ear /ɪər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the part of the head that you hear with
1749 east /ist/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the direction where the sun rises
1993 educate /ˈɛdʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to teach someone in a school or college
1892 educational /ˌɛdʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃə.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to teaching in a school
1842 effectively /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that produces the result you want
1969 efficient /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com able to work well without waste
1722 electronic /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtrɑn.ɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com operating by use of electricity; digital
1843 elsewhere /ˈɛls.wɛər/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or to another or different place
1891 emergency /ɪˈmɜr.dʒən.si/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a sudden serious event needing immediate action
1783 emotion /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a feeling such as sadness, anger, or love
1831 emotional /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃə.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to deep feelings
1840 emphasize /ˈɛm.fəˌsaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stress the items that are important
1702 employer /ɛmˈplɔɪ.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person or firm that pays people to work for them
1607 employment /ɛmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a job; work done for money
1912 encounter /ɛnˈkaʊn.tər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have or experience something, often unpleasant or difficult
1787 enemy /ˈɛn.ə.mi/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who wants to harm another
1617 engine /ˈɛn.dʒən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a machine that changes energy into motion
1889 enhance /ɛnˈhæns/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something better; to improve
1780 enormous /ɪˈnɔr.məs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com huge; very big; very large
1655 entry /ˈɛn.tri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of going into some place
1772 equally /ˈi.kwə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in an equal, similar, or identical way
1771 estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com land that a person owns
1744 everywhere /ˈɛv.riˌwɛər/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com every place
1966 examination /ɪgˌzæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com test of your knowledge of, or ability in something
1908 exception /ɪkˈsɛp.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something not included in or different from a group of things
1915 excuse /ɪkˈskjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give a reason to explain why you did something
1996 exhibit /ɪgˈzɪb.ɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to display or make available for people to see
1803 exhibition /ˌɛk.səˈbɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an event at which an object or group of objects is shown to the public
1835 existence /ɪgˈzɪs.təns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being present, alive, or real
1606 expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a belief or hope that something is going to happen
1628 explanation /ˌɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com details or reasons given to make something clear
1773 expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to show something that is usually hidden, covered, or protected
1857 extreme /ɪkˈstrim/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very great in degree
1686 faith /feɪθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a strong belief that someone or something is honest and good
1654 fat /fæt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com oily part of meat
1995 fault /fɔlt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a bad quality or part of someone or something; responsibility for a mistake or bad situation
1656 fellow /ˈfɛl.oʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone in the same group or situation; a boy or man
1675 folk /fəʊk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ordinary people
1700 formal /ˈfɔr.məl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com suitable for serious, official, or important occasions
1860 forth /fɔrθ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com out of a place; forward in time, place, or way
1856 freeze /friz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become hard because of very cold temperatures
1711 frequently /ˈfri.kwənt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com often; regularly
1640 fruit /frut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com food that grows on a tree or bush
1605 fuel /ˈfju.əl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com material used to produce heat or power when burned
1881 fundamental /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to the most important parts of something
1754 furthermore /ˈfɜr.ðərˌmɔr/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in addition to what has been said
1767 gap /ɡæp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a space between two things
1948 gene /dʒin/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of a cell that controls the development and appearance of a living thing
1990 gentleman /ˈdʒɛn.tl.mən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a man who has good manners and is considerate
1977 grateful /ˈgreɪt.fəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling or showing thanks; thankful
1849 gray /greɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com color between black and white
1677 guard /gɑrd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to keep watch over something to protect it e.g., a bank
1828 habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the usual way of behaving; something often repeated
1750 hat /hæt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something people wear to cover their heads for fashion or protection
1743 hell /hɛl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com any place of pain and suffering
1713 helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com doing things that help someone
1826 hi /ˈhaɪ̯/ intj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what you say when you meet someone; hello
1904 highlight /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the best or most interesting part of something
1670 hill /hɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an area of land that is higher than the land around it but smaller than a mountain
1625 honor /ˈɑn.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com respect given to someone who is admired
1746 household /ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com all the people who live in a house; a family
1998 hunt /hʌnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to search for wild animals to kill for food or sport
1674 ideal /aɪˈdi.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com perfect; most suitable; best possible
1729 ill /ɪl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not well; sick
1938 illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unhealthy condition of the mind or body
1817 illustrate /ˈɪl.əˌstreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to explain with examples, to make it easier to understand
1806 immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com done without delay; straight away
1740 implement /ˈɪm.pləˌmɛnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to start and carry out a plan or government policy; (n) tool
1871 implication /ˌɪm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com possible effects or results from an action or event
1818 imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to suggest something, without saying it directly
1613 import /ɪmˈpɔrt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to bring items or goods from one country into another
1723 impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone to do, believe, or accept something
1717 impression /ɪmˈprɛʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com effect or feeling resulting from an experience
1807 incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that happens, especially if it is bad or unusual
1612 increasingly /ɪnˈkri.sɪŋ.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com more and more; in greater degree or amount
1709 index /ˈɪn.dɛks/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a written or printed list of topics or words in a particular order
1845 initiative /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to decide or act upon things yourself without depending on someone else
1801 injury /ˈɪn.dʒə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com physical or emotional harm or damage that a person experiences
1924 install /ɪnˈstɔl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to set up a piece of equipment so that it is ready to use
1672 instruction /ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com information about how to do or use something
1955 integrate /ˈɪn.tɪˌgreɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to combine together; make into one thing
1981 intellectual /ˌɪn.tlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or relating to the ability to think in a logical way and understand complicated ideas and subjects
1673 intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to learn, think about, and understand things
1764 intention /ɪnˈtɛn.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plan, aim, or purpose
1877 interaction /ˌɪn.tərˈæk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com process of two or more people or things affecting each other
1989 interpretation /ɪnˌtɜr.prɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an explanation or opinion of the meaning of something
1682 joint /dʒɔɪnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. (n.) place where two things meet; 2. (adj.) done together
1719 joke /dʒəʊk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say or do things that are meant to be funny
1939 journalist /ˈdʒɜr.nl.ɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who writes news reports for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio
1621 journey /ˈdʒɜr.ni/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com traveling from one place to another; trip
1696 justice /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com quality of being fair, equal, or just
1730 kick /kɪk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hit someone or something using your foot
1876 king /kiŋ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the male ruler of a country that has a royal family
1680 kiss /kɪs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put your lips against another's to show love
1814 knock /nɑk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hit something to get people's attention
1822 lake /leɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large area of water surrounded by land
1992 landscape /ˈlændˌskeɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large area of countryside or land that has a particular quality or appearance
1704 latter /ˈlæt.ər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the second or last mentioned thing
1974 lean /lin/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to bend or move someone's body in a particular direction; (adj) very little fat
1735 legislation /ˌlɛdʒ.ɪsˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act or process of writing and passing laws
1821 liberal /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com open to new ideas; believing government should actively support social needs
1604 lock /lɒk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to close something with a device so others can't open it
1934 luck /lʌk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com accidental way things happen, often good things
1866 lucky /ˈlʌ.ki/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fortunate; having good things happen to you
1643 mail /meɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a letter, package, or email
1896 manufacturer /mæn.jʊ.fæk.tʃər.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person or company that makes a product
1923 massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very big; very large and heavy
1927 mathematics /ˌmæθ.əˈmæt.ɪks/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com study or science of numbers and shapes
1841 maximum /ˈmæk.sə.məm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com largest or greatest
1753 meanwhile /ˈminˌwaɪl/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at or during the same time; in the meantime
1869 meat /mit/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the muscles and soft parts of animals or birds that is eaten as food
1862 mechanism /ˈmɛk.əˌnɪz.əm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a part or a set of parts of a machine that has a particular function
1761 medicine /ˈmɛd.ə.sɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com liquid or pills used to treat illness or pain; the study of treating illness or pain
1649 mental /ˈmɛn.tl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning the mind
1798 merely /ˈmɪər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com only, simply, or nothing more than
1834 metal /ˈmɛt.l/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a type of hardy material that is usually hard and shiny that can be used to make things, such as iron, gold, or steel
1789 milk /mɪlk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the white liquid produced by females to feed their babies
1769 minimum /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com lowest number or amount that is possible
1997 minor /ˈmaɪ.nər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not so large in size, not important or valuable
1987 minority /maɪˈnɔr.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a part of a group that is less than half of the whole; a small part
1691 mission /ˈmɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a special task or job that is given to a person or group
1738 mobile /ˈmoʊ.bil/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com able to move from one place to another
1848 motion /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a movement; the way something moves
1926 mouse /maʊs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small animal that has fur and a long tail
1732 multiple /ˈmʌl.tə.pəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com many things or people
1630 musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com play or movie set to music
1639 native /ˈneɪ.tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being from or living in the place where you were born
1895 nearby /ˈnɪərˈbaɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not far away
1952 neck /nɛk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the body joining the head and the body
1861 negotiation /nɪˌgoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a formal discussion to reach an agreement
1694 neighborhood /ˈneɪ.bərˌhʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of a town or city that people live in
1770 northern /ˈnɔr.ðərn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or toward the north
1619 notion /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com idea or opinion about doing something
1868 observation /ˌɑb.zərˈvɛɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com careful watching and listening; remark or comment on something you have noticed
1930 occupy /ˈɑk.jəˌpaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to fill a time, a space, or an area
1794 online /ˈɑnˌlaɪn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com connected to the internet
1622 opposition /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
1646 ordinary /ˈɔr.dnˌɛr.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not special, different, or unusual
1988 origin /ˈɔr.ɪ.dʒɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the point at which something begins or is created
1943 originally /əˈrɪdʒ.ə.nl.i/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at first; in the beginning
1615 ourselves /aʊərˈsɛlvz/ pron OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com used by a speaker to show that they and one or more people are affected by their action
1626 outcome /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that happens as a result, consequence
1931 outline /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the main ideas or facts about something, without the details
1921 output /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of something that is produced
1837 panel /ˈpæn.l/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a rectangular piece of wood, metal, etc., that is a part of something bigger; a group of people who discuss something
1650 participant /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who is actively involved and included in something
1916 partly /ˈpɑrt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in part; not completely
1858 passage /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a long, narrow area that connects one place to another
1695 passenger /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com A person who is traveling in a vehicle
1661 peak /pik/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time or place when something or someone is best, greatest, highest
1888 perfectly /ˈpɜr.fɪkt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a faultless manner; without mistakes
1782 permanent /ˈpɜr.mə.nənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com lasting forever; not temporary or changing
1652 personality /ˌpɜr.səˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person's character; the way that a person usually acts
1899 personally /ˈpɜr.sə.nl.i/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com by a specific person, and not by anyone else
1697 phase /feɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com distinct part or step in a process
1795 phrase /freɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a group of words that forms a unit and expresses a single meaning
1796 pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who controls an airplane, spacecraft, or boat
1961 plain /pleɪn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com simple; easy to understand; clear
1850 plastic /ˈplæs.tɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a very common, light, strong material that can be formed into many different shapes and is made by a chemical process
1705 plate /pleɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a flat dish used for eating or serving food
1951 plot /plɑt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a plan to do something, often in secret and bad
1865 pocket /ˈpɑk.ɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
1812 politician /ˌpɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who is active in politics
1684 poll /poʊl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get information by asking many people questions about a particular subject
1973 premise /ˈprɛm.ɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a statement or idea that is accepted as being true and is used for developing other ideas and actions
1681 presentation /ˌprɛz.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of giving a formal talk about something
1935 preserve /prɪˈzɜrv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to keep something in an unchanged or perfect condition
1887 presidential /ˌprɛz.ɪˈdɛn.ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to the president
1954 primarily /praɪˈmɛr.ə.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in the most basic or important way
1838 prime /praɪ̯m/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com main; most important; best quality
1792 prior /ˈpraɪ.ər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening or coming earlier in time
1793 priority /praɪˈɔr.ɪ.ti/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is important and must be done before other things
1804 producer /prəˈdu.sər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a company making or growing a certain product
1762 professor /prəˈfɛs.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a teacher of high rank in a university or college
1726 properly /ˈprɑp.ər.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a correct or suitable way depending on the situation
1663 proportion /prəˈpɔr.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an amount that is a part of a whole thing
1949 prospect /ˈprɑs.pɛkt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the possibility that something might happen in the future, especially something good
1978 protein /ˈproʊ.tin/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a substance found in some foods, such as meat, that is needed by the body to stay healthy
1708 protest /ˈproʊ.tɛst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to express opposition through action or words
1890 proud /praʊd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com pleased because of something you have done
1784 pursue /pərˈsu/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to follow and try to catch something; to try to get something
1823 qualify /ˈkwɑl.əˌfaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity
1968 rapidly /ˈræp.ɪd.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com with great speed
1763 rare /rɛər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not common or usual
1631 recover /rɪˈkʌv.ər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become healthy after an illness or injury; to get better
1687 reduction /rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com making something smaller; reducing something
1805 regional /ˈri.dʒə.nl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having to do with a particular area
1703 reject /rɪˈdʒɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to refuse to believe, accept, or consider
1623 relief /rɪˈlif/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the pleasant and relaxed feeling when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
1701 religion /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com set of beliefs about a god or gods
1760 remark /rɪˈmɑrk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say an opinion or make a comment about something
1878 repair /rɪˈpɛər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to fix something that is broken; fix
1905 reporter /rɪˈpɔr.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone whose job is to write and report news for a newspaper, magazine, television, or radio station
1859 reputation /ˌrɛp.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an opinion that people have about someone or something based on the past
1645 researcher /rɪˈsɜr.tʃər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who studies something carefully to learn new information
1688 reserve /rɪˈzɜrv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. (v) to arrange to use a room or table at a particular time; 2. (n) a store of something
1799 resolution /ˌrɛz.əˈlu.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a formal agreement or statement decided by a group of people
1777 resolve /rɪˈzɑlv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find an answer or way to handle a problem
1959 retain /rɪˈteɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to continue to have or use something; to keep
1635 retire /rɪˈtaɪ.ər/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop working because you have reached a certain age
1970 revolution /ˌrɛv.əˈlu.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a change in the way a country is governed, usually by violence or war; a complete change
1748 reward /rɪˈwɔrd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give something to someone because of their good work
1602 row /ˈrəʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a straight line of people or things; one after another
1963 rural /ˈrʊər.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to parts of a country that are outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, etc.
1699 rush /rʌʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do something very quickly
1710 sad /sæd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling unhappy; wishing something hadn't happened
1816 salary /ˈsæl.ə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money an employee is paid each year
1756 scientific /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪf.ɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to science
1946 secondly /ˈsɛk.ənd.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com used to give a point or reason after the first
1815 seed /sid/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small object made by a plant from which a new plant can grow; the beginning of something
1647 selection /sɪˈlɛk.ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of carefully choosing something or someone from a group
1833 self /sɛf/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the type of person you really are
1960 sequence /ˈsi.kwəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an ordered group of related events or things
1766 settlement /ˈsɛt.l.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an official agreement that ends an argument or fight between people or groups
1947 severe /səˈvɪər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very bad; very serious
1609 sexual /ˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning physical activity that can produce babies
1846 sharp /ʃɑrp/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a thin edge or point that is able to cut
1616 sheet /ʃit/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large piece of fabric or material that is used to cover something, often a bed
1907 shirt /ʃɜrt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a light piece of clothing with sleeves for the upper body
1610 shoulder /ˈʃoʊl.dər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
1666 shout /ʃaʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to speak very loudly because you want to get their attention
1775 shut /ʃʌt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to close something
1716 sick /sɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a physical or mental illness; not feeling well
1669 significantly /sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is important or noticeable
1967 silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com no sound or noise
1720 sky /skaɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the place where we see clouds above us
1897 slide /slaɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move smoothly and easily, usually over a surface
1810 slip /slɪp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to slide out of position or fall to the ground by accident
1791 smell /smɛl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use your nose to sense something
1950 snow /snəʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com soft white pieces of frozen water falling from the clouds
1601 soft /sɑft/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
1692 somehow /ˈsʌmˌhaʊ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is not known or certain
1679 somewhat /ˈsʌmˌwʌt/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com little, not very
1884 soul /səʊl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the spiritual part of a person
1920 southern /ˈsʌð.ərn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or from the south
1653 specifically /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a well-defined or clear manner; in particular
1972 spell /spɛl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be able to say, write, or print the letters that make up a word
1936 split /splɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to break something into pieces or divide something
1797 stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a good situation or condition; not likely to change
1707 steal /stil/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to secretly take something that belongs to another
1999 storm /stɔrm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, and strong winds
1633 stretch /strɛtʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something bigger or looser by pulling on it
1894 substantial /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large in amount, quantity, or size
1940 sudden /ˈsʌd.n/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
1932 sufficient /səˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having as much as is needed for a particular purpose
1638 suitable /ˈsu.tə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com acceptable or right for someone or something
1676 surely /ˈʃɜr.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com with certainty; definitely
1781 sweet /swit/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com tasting like sugar; containing sugar
1937 swing /ˈswɪŋ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move smoothly backwards and forwards or from side to side while hanging from something
1790 talent /ˈtæl.ənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the natural ability of a person to do something well
1785 tall /tɔl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com greater in height than average
1820 temporary /ˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.i/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com continuing for a limited time, not permanent
1917 tennis /ˈtɛn.ɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com game played by hitting a ball over a net
1644 terrible /ˈtɛr.ə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very bad; horrible
2000 thick /θɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a large distance between two surfaces
1698 thin /ˈθɪn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not thick; not wide in size
1636 tiny /ˈtaɪ.ni/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very, very small
1659 tip /tɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small piece of advice; the end of something
1693 tone /təʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sound of a voice that shows emotion or meaning
1994 toy /tɔɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a thing that children play with
1825 truly /ˈtru.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com based on truth or fact or reality
1718 unable /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not being able to do something
1984 unemployment /ˌʌn.ɛmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the number of people in an area who want to work but do not have a job
1737 unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com appearing or being different
1873 unusual /ʌnˈju.ʒu.əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com different from what is ordinary or normal in a way that attracts attention; not usual
1933 update /ˈʌp.deɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change something by adding the most recent information
1928 upper /ˈʌp.ər/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com higher than others of the same kind
1918 urban /ˈɜr.bən/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning a city; located in a city
1786 urge /ɜrdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to strongly persuade someone to do something
1898 valuable /ˈvæl.ju.ə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com worth a lot of money
1779 variable /ˈvɛər.i.ə.bəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having the ability to change or vary
1802 vast /væst/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being very large in size or amount
1734 via /ˈvaɪ.ə/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com by going through, by way of
1776 victory /ˈvɪk.tə.ri/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a win in a war, game, or competition
1651 vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to see things with your eyes
1962 volunteer /ˌvɑl.ənˈtɪər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who works willingly without pay
1752 voter /ˈvoʊ.tər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who can vote in an election
1757 wage /weɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money paid to workers for the hours they worked
1685 weak /wik/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having little power; not strong; easy to break
1985 wheel /wil/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the round thing under a vehicle that turns and makes it move
1768 widely /ˈwaɪd.li/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com by or among a large number of people
1911 winner /ˈwɪn.ər/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the person or animal that is the best in a contest or first in a race
1642 witness /ˈwɪt.nɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who sees something happen
1667 yard /jɑrd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outdoor area or garden next to a house
1827 yellow /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com color of lemons or the sun
1733 yield /jild/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give way to someone or something else
1603 youth /juθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman Collins Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when you are young; a young person