New General Service List 1.01
Level 5 Glossary - Words 1601 to 2000

RankWordPronunciationPoSDefinition
1963 abandon /ə•bæn•dən/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to leave someone or something you are responsible for and not return
1881 abroad /ə•broɚd/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or to a foreign country
1756 absence /æb•səns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a time when you are not in a place where you should be
1749 academic /æ•kə•dɛ•mɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to education or school; (n) educator who works at a college or university
1901 accommodation /ə•kɑm•ə•dɛɪ•ʃn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a place to stay, often a hotel
1809 accompany /ə•kʌm•pə•nɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to go somewhere with someone
1753 accuse /ə•kjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say that someone has done something bad or wrong
1999 achievement /ə•tʃiːv•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something good that you have successfully done
1745 acknowledge /ək•nɑ•lɪdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to accept that something is true
1939 advertisement /əd•vɚ•tɪs•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a picture, short film, text, etc., that tells people about a product or service
1743 advise /əd•vaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to suggest what should be done
1830 aircraft /ɛɚ•krɑɚft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a machine that can fly
1772 alive /ə•laɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com living; not dead
1639 analyze /ænəlaɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to study carefully to find out the meaning of
1725 ancient /ɛɪn•ʃənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very old; having lived a very long time ago
1811 angry /æŋ•grɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a strong feeling about something that you dislike very much
1646 anywhere /ɛ•nɪ•wɛɚ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in, at, or to any place; used in questions, with 'not'
1786 appoint /ə•poɪnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to officially choose a person for a job, position
1837 appointment /ə•poɪnt•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time you arranged to meet someone or do something
1900 approximately /ə•prɑksɪmətlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
1627 arise /ə•raɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to begin, to start to happen
1942 aside /ə•saɪd/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to the side; out of the way; for later use
1737 assistant /ə•sɪs•tənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who helps another, usually as a job
1853 assumption /ə•sʌm•pʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
1740 attach /ə•tætʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be associated or connected with
1713 attractive /ə•træk•tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com making you like them, as by being good-looking
1704 ban /bæn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something illegal or not allowed
1920 beauty /bju•tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com quality of being physically or visually attractive
1723 besides /bɪ•saɪdz/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com other than or in addition to
1956 bet /bɛt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make an agreement on the results of an event where the losers give something (usually money) to the winner
1977 bike /baɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a vehicle with two wheels that a person can ride
1625 blame /blɛɪm/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say someone is responsible for something bad
1834 bone /boʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hard pieces of a body that form the frame of an animal
1688 bore /boɚ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone not interested in something
1878 borrow /bɑ•roʊ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to receive something from someone and later return it
1852 boss /bɑs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who manages you, or is in charge of you at work
1842 bother /bɑ•ðə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to take the trouble to do something
1612 bottle /bɑ•tl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids like water or wine
1817 breakfast /brɛk•fəst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the first meal of the day
1898 breast /brɛst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com two soft round parts on a woman's chest that produce milk when she has a baby
1609 breath /brɛθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com air you take in and out of your body
1912 breathe /briːð/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move air into and out of your lungs
1911 brown /braʊn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of the color of coffee, wood, or chocolate
1923 calculate /kæl•kjʊ•lɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find an answer using mathematics
1962 calm /kɑɚm/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relaxed and not worried or angry
1883 capable /kɛɪ•pə•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com able to do something; can do
1656 capture /kæp•tʃə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to catch and prevent a person/animal from being free
1635 careful /kɛɚ•fʊl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com thinking about what you are doing in order to avoid a mistake
1616 cast /kɑɚst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to send, throw, or move something or someone in a direction
1676 cat /kæt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small animal of the lion and tiger family with four legs and a tail that is kept as a pet
1606 celebrate /sɛ•lɪ•brɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to observe an event or occasion (e.g., a birthday)
1660 chairman /tʃɛɚ•mən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person in charge of a meeting
1739 chart /tʃɑɚt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com drawing showing information in a clear way
1655 chemical /kɛ•mɪ•kəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a basic substance produced by mixing elements
1806 childhood /tʃaɪl•dhʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time when you are a child
1908 chip /tʃɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small piece that was broken or taken off something
1710 circle /sɚ•kl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a perfectly round shape or a group arranged in that shape
1873 classic /klæ•sɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something popular or famous for a long time and is considered one of the best of its kind
1904 climate /klaɪ•mɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com typical weather conditions in a particular place
1729 closely /kloʊslɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very near in space or time; just next to
1726 coast /koʊst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com land near the sea or ocean
1861 coat /koʊt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
1877 collapse /kə•læps/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to suddenly fall down or break apart
1719 column /kɑ•ləm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan 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
1943 comfort /kʌm•fət/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being relaxed, warm, or happy
1712 command /kə•mɑɚnd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an order; control over others
1798 communicate /kə•mju•nɪ•kɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give and exchange information
1681 compete /kəm•piːt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to try to win something such as a race or game
1822 competitive /kəm•pɛ•tɪ•tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com wanting to win or to be better than others
1687 complaint /kəm•plɛɪnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com saying something is wrong and should be changed
1849 complicate /kɑm•plɪ•kɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make more difficult
1868 concentration /kɑn•sɛn•trɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the ability to direct all your effort and attention on the one thing you are doing and nothing else
1917 confuse /kən•fjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something unclear or hard to understand
1618 conservative /kən•sɚ•və•tɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com preferring traditional styles and values
1669 considerable /kən•sɪ•də•rə•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large in size, amount, or effect
1940 consistent /kən•sɪs•tənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com always acting or happening in the same way
1666 constant /kɑn•stənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening frequently or without pause
1757 construct /kən•strʌkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to build or create something
1955 convention /kən•vɛn•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large meeting of the members of a profession, organization, or who have the same interests
1899 cope /koʊp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to deal successfully with a difficult problem
1828 core /koɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the central part of a fruit that contains the seeds; the central part of something
1907 corporation /koɚ•pə•rɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com big company or a combination of several companies
1734 county /kaʊn•tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an area within a country or a state with its own local government
1865 crash /kræʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hit something hard enough to cause serious damage
1927 creation /kriː•ɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of making something
1722 criminal /krɪ•mɪ•nL/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to illegal activity; (n) a person who has done a crime
1951 criterion /kraɪ•tiːɚ•riːɚn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a standard used to make judgments or decisions
1776 critic /krɪ•tɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person whose job is to give opinions about books, movies, or other forms of art
1954 criticism /krɪ•tɪ•sɪ•zəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com written or spoken remarks about what is bad about someone or something
1984 crop /krɑp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plants grown on a farm for food (e.g., corn or rice)
1981 crucial /kru•ʃjəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com extremely important
1630 dad /dæd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com father
1622 debt /dɛt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the sum of money owed to somebody that is not yet paid
1632 declare /dɪ•klɛɚ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say something in an official or sure way
1884 defeat /dɪ•fiːt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to win against someone in something such as a fight or game
1872 defend /dɪ•fɛnd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to protect against an attack
1969 delight /dɪ•laɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a strong feeling of great pleasure and happiness
1862 democracy /dɪ•mɑ•krə•sɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a system of government in which the people of a country can vote to elect who will govern them
1980 derive /dɪ•raɪv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to develop or get something from something else
1870 deserve /dɪ•zɚv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get the appropriate reward or punishment for the way you behaved or something you did
1845 diet /daɪ•ət/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the type of food that a person or animal usually eats
1974 differ /dɪ•fə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be not the same as others
1663 disappear /dɪ•sə•piːɚ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become impossible to see
1851 disappoint /dɪ•sə•poɪnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to not meet the expectations of others or yourself
1850 discipline /dɪ•sɪp•lɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the teaching of self-control through instruction and practice
1658 discount /dɪs•kaʊnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an amount of money taken off the usual price of something
1880 dish /dɪʃ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a shallow container for cooking or serving food
1827 disk /dɪsk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a flat round object
1891 distinguish /dɪs•tɪŋ•gwɪʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to notice the difference between two or more things or people
1978 distribute /dɪs•trɪ•bjut/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hand in or deliver something to people
1763 dozen /dʌ•zn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a group of twelve people or things
1807 draft /drɑɚft/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of writing or plan that is not yet finished
1989 drama /drɑɚ•mə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a piece of writing that tells a story about a serious subject or an exciting event
1973 dramatic /drə•mæ•tɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sudden and extreme
1662 ear /iːɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the part of the head that you hear with
1747 east /iːst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the direction where the sun rises
1991 educate /ɛ•dju•kɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to teach someone in a school or college
1890 educational /ɛ•dju•kɛɪ•ʃə•nL/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to teaching in a school
1840 effectively /ɪ•fɛktɪvlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that produces the result you want
1967 efficient /ɪ•fɪ•ʃənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com able to work well without waste
1720 electronic /ɪ•lɛk•trɑ•nɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com operating by use of electricity; digital
1841 elsewhere /ɛls•wɛɚ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or to another or different place
1889 emergency /ɪ•mɚ•dʒən•sɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a sudden serious event needing immediate action
1781 emotion /ɪ•moʊ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a feeling such as sadness, anger, or love
1829 emotional /ɪ•moʊ•ʃə•nL/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to deep feelings
1838 emphasize /ɛm•fə•saɪz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stress the items that are important
1700 employer /ɪm•ploɪ•ə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person or firm that pays people to work for them
1605 employment /ɪm•ploɪ•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a job; work done for money
1910 encounter /ɪn•kaʊn•tə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have or experience something, often unpleasant or difficult
1785 enemy /ɛ•nɪ•mɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who wants to harm another
1615 engine /ɛn•dʒɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a machine that changes energy into motion
1887 enhance /ɪn•hɑɚns/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something better; to improve
1778 enormous /ɪ•noɚ•məs/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com huge; very big; very large
1653 entry /ɛn•trɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of going into some place
1770 equally /iːkwəlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in an equal, similar, or identical way
1769 estate /ɪs•tɛɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com land that a person owns
1742 everywhere /ɛ•vrɪ•wɛɚ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com every place
1964 examination /ɪg•zæ•mɪ•nɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com test of your knowledge of, or ability in something
1906 exception /ɪk•sɛp•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something not included in or different from a group of things
1913 excuse /ɪks•kjuz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give a reason to explain why you did something
1994 exhibit /ɪg•zɪ•bɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to display or make available for people to see
1801 exhibition /ɛk•sɪ•bɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an event at which an object or group of objects is shown to the public
1833 existence /ɪg•zɪs•təns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com state of being present, alive, or real
1604 expectation /ɛk•spɛk•tɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a belief or hope that something is going to happen
1626 explanation /ɛks•plə•nɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com details or reasons given to make something clear
1771 expose /ɛks•poʊ•zɛɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to show something that is usually hidden, covered, or protected
1855 extreme /ɪks•triːm/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very great in degree
1684 faith /fɛɪθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a strong belief that someone or something is honest and good
1652 fat /fæt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com oily part of meat
1993 fault /foɚlt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a bad quality or part of someone or something; responsibility for a mistake or bad situation
1654 fellow /fɛ•loʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone in the same group or situation; a boy or man
1673 folk /foʊk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ordinary people
1698 formal /foɚ•məl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com suitable for serious, official, or important occasions
1858 forth /foɚθ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com out of a place; forward in time, place, or way
1854 freeze /friːz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become hard because of very cold temperatures
1709 frequently /friː•kwənt•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com often; regularly
1638 fruit /frut/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com food that grows on a tree or bush
1603 fuel /fju•ɚl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com material used to produce heat or power when burned
1879 fundamental /fʌn•də•mɛn•tl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to the most important parts of something
1752 furthermore /fɚ•ðə•moɚ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in addition to what has been said
1765 gap /gæp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a space between two things
1946 gene /dʒiːn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of a cell that controls the development and appearance of a living thing
1988 gentleman /dʒɛn•tl•mən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a man who has good manners and is considerate
1975 grateful /grɛɪt•fəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling or showing thanks; thankful
1847 gray /grɛɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com color between black and white
1675 guard /gɑɚd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to keep watch over something to protect it e.g., a bank
1826 habit /hæbɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the usual way of behaving; something often repeated
1748 hat /hæt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something people wear to cover their heads for fashion or protection
1741 hell /hɛl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com any place of pain and suffering
1711 helpful /hɛlp•fəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com doing things that help someone
1824 hi /haɪ/ itj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com what you say when you meet someone; hello
1902 highlight /haɪ•laɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the best or most interesting part of something
1668 hill /hɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an area of land that is higher than the land around it but smaller than a mountain
1623 honor /ɑː•nɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com respect given to someone who is admired
1744 household /haʊs•hoʊld/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com all the people who live in a house; a family
1996 hunt /hʌnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to search for wild animals to kill for food or sport
1672 ideal /aɪ•diːɚl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com perfect; most suitable; best possible
1727 ill /ɪl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not well; sick
1936 illness /ɪl•nəs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com unhealthy condition of the mind or body
1815 illustrate /ɪ•ləs•trɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to explain with examples, to make it easier to understand
1804 immediate /ɪ•miː•djət/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com done without delay; straight away
1738 implement /ɪm•plɪ•mɛnt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to start and carry out a plan or government policy; (n) tool
1869 implication /ɪm•plɪ•kɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com possible effects or results from an action or event
1816 imply /ɪm•plaɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to suggest something, without saying it directly
1611 import /ɪm•poɚt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to bring items or goods from one country into another
1721 impose /ɪm•poʊz/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make someone to do, believe, or accept something
1715 impression /ɪm•prɛ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com effect or feeling resulting from an experience
1805 incident /ɪn•sɪ•dənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that happens, especially if it is bad or unusual
1610 increasingly /ɪn•kriːs•ɪŋ•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com more and more; in greater degree or amount
1707 index /ɪn•dɛks/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a written or printed list of topics or words in a particular order
1843 initiative /ɪ•nɪ•ʃiːɚ•tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to decide or act upon things yourself without depending on someone else
1799 injury /ɪn•dʒə•rɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com physical or emotional harm or damage that a person experiences
1922 install /ɪn•stoɚl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to set up a piece of equipment so that it is ready to use
1670 instruction /ɪn•strʌk•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com information about how to do or use something
1953 integrate /ɪn•tɪ•grɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to combine together; make into one thing
1979 intellectual /ɪn•tɪ•lɛk•tjʊəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com of or relating to the ability to think in a logical way and understand complicated ideas and subjects
1671 intelligence /ɪn•tɛ•lɪ•dʒəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to learn, think about, and understand things
1762 intention /ɪn•tɛn•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com plan, aim, or purpose
1875 interaction /ɪn•tər•æk•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com process of two or more people or things affecting each other
1987 interpretation /ɪn•tɚ•prɪ•tɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an explanation or opinion of the meaning of something
1680 joint /dʒoɪnt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. (n.) place where two things meet; 2. (adj.) done together
1717 joke /dʒoʊk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say or do things that are meant to be funny
1937 journalist /dʒɚ•nə•lɪst/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who writes news reports for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio
1619 journey /dʒɚ•nɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com traveling from one place to another; trip
1694 justice /dʒʌs•tɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com quality of being fair, equal, or just
1728 kick /kɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com hit someone or something using your foot
1874 king /kɪŋ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the male ruler of a country that has a royal family
1678 kiss /kɪs/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to put your lips against another's to show love
1812 knock /nɑk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to hit something to get people's attention
1820 lake /lɛɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large area of water surrounded by land
1990 landscape /læn•skɛɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large area of countryside or land that has a particular quality or appearance
1702 latter /læ•tə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the second or last mentioned thing
1972 lean /liːn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to bend or move someone's body in a particular direction; (adj) very little fat
1733 legislation /lɛ•dʒɪs•lɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act or process of writing and passing laws
1819 liberal /lɪ•bə•rəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com open to new ideas; believing government should actively support social needs
1602 lock /lɑk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to close something with a device so others can't open it
1932 luck /lʌk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com accidental way things happen, often good things
1864 lucky /lʌ•kɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com fortunate; having good things happen to you
1641 mail /mɛɪl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a letter, package, or email
1894 manufacturer /mæ•njʊ•fæk•tʃə•rə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person or company that makes a product
1921 massive /mæ•sɪv/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very big; very large and heavy
1925 mathematics /mæ•θɪ•mæ•tɪks/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com study or science of numbers and shapes
1839 maximum /mæk•sɪ•məm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com largest or greatest
1751 meanwhile /miːn•waɪl/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at or during the same time; in the meantime
1867 meat /miːt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the muscles and soft parts of animals or birds that is eaten as food
1860 mechanism /mɛ•kə•nɪ•zəm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a part or a set of parts of a machine that has a particular function
1759 medicine /mɛd•sɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com liquid or pills used to treat illness or pain; the study of treating illness or pain
1647 mental /mɛn•tl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning the mind
1796 merely /miːɚlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com only, simply, or nothing more than
1832 metal /mɛ•tl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan 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
1787 milk /mɪlk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the white liquid produced by females to feed their babies
1767 minimum /mɪ•nɪ•məm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com lowest number or amount that is possible
1995 minor /maɪ•nə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not so large in size, not important or valuable
1985 minority /maɪ•nɑ•rɪ•tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a part of a group that is less than half of the whole; a small part
1689 mission /mɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a special task or job that is given to a person or group
1736 mobile /moʊ•baɪl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com able to move from one place to another
1846 motion /moʊ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a movement; the way something moves
1924 mouse /maʊz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small animal that has fur and a long tail
1730 multiple /mʌl•tɪ•pl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com many things or people
1628 musical /mju•zɪ•kəl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com play or movie set to music
1637 native /nɛɪ•tɪv/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being from or living in the place where you were born
1893 nearby /niːɚ•baɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not far away
1950 neck /nɛk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com part of the body joining the head and the body
2000 negotiate /nɪ•goʊ•ʃɪ•ɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
1859 negotiation /nɪ•goʊ•ʃɪ•ɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a formal discussion to reach an agreement
1692 neighborhood /neiː•bə•hʊd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com area of a town or city that people live in
1768 northern /noɚ•ðən/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or toward the north
1617 notion /noʊ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com idea or opinion about doing something
1866 observation /ɑb•zɚ•vɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com careful watching and listening; remark or comment on something you have noticed
1928 occupy /ɑ•kjʊ•paɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to fill a time, a space, or an area
1792 online /ɑːn•laɪn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com connected to the internet
1620 opposition /ɑ•pə•zɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
1644 ordinary /oɚ•dn•rɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not special, different, or unusual
1986 origin /ɑ•rɪ•dʒɪn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the point at which something begins or is created
1941 originally /ə•rɪ•dʒŋ•ə•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com at first; in the beginning
1613 ourselves /aʊ•ə•sɛlvz/ pron OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com used by a speaker to show that they and one or more people are affected by their action
1624 outcome /aʊt•kʌm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that happens as a result, consequence
1929 outline /aʊt•laɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the main ideas or facts about something, without the details
1919 output /aʊt•pʊt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com amount of something that is produced
1835 panel /pæ•nL/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a rectangular piece of wood, metal, etc., that is a part of something bigger; a group of people who discuss something
1648 participant /pɑɚ•tɪ•sɪ•pənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who is actively involved and included in something
1914 partly /pɑɚt•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in part; not completely
1856 passage /pæ•sɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a long, narrow area that connects one place to another
1693 passenger /pæ•sɪn•dʒə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com A person who is traveling in a vehicle
1659 peak /piːk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the time or place when something or someone is best, greatest, highest
1886 perfectly /pɚ•fɪktlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a faultless manner; without mistakes
1780 permanent /pɚ•mə•nənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com lasting forever; not temporary or changing
1650 personality /pɚ•sə•næ•lɪ•tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com person's character; the way that a person usually acts
1897 personally /pɚs•nə•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com by a specific person, and not by anyone else
1695 phase /fɛɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com distinct part or step in a process
1793 phrase /frɛɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a group of words that forms a unit and expresses a single meaning
1794 pilot /paɪ•lət/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who controls an airplane, spacecraft, or boat
1959 plain /plɛɪn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com simple; easy to understand; clear
1848 plastic /plæs•tɪk/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a very common, light, strong material that can be formed into many different shapes and is made by a chemical process
1703 plate /plɛɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a flat dish used for eating or serving food
1949 plot /plɑt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a plan to do something, often in secret and bad
1863 pocket /pɑ•kɪt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
1810 politician /pɑ•lɪ•tɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who is active in politics
1682 poll /pɑl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get information by asking many people questions about a particular subject
1971 premise /prɪ•maɪz/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a statement or idea that is accepted as being true and is used for developing other ideas and actions
1679 presentation /prɛ•zɛn•tɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com act of giving a formal talk about something
1933 preserve /prɪ•zɚv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to keep something in an unchanged or perfect condition
1885 presidential /prɛ•zɪ•dɛn•ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to the president
1952 primarily /praɪ•mə•rə•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in the most basic or important way
1836 prime /praɪm/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com main; most important; best quality
1790 prior /praɪ•ə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening or coming earlier in time
1791 priority /praɪ•ɑ•rɪ•tɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com something that is important and must be done before other things
1802 producer /prə•dju•sə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a company making or growing a certain product
1760 professor /prə•fɛ•sə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a teacher of high rank in a university or college
1724 properly /prɑ•pə•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a correct or suitable way depending on the situation
1661 proportion /prə•poɚ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an amount that is a part of a whole thing
1947 prospect /prəs•pɛkt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the possibility that something might happen in the future, especially something good
1976 protein /proʊ•tiːn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a substance found in some foods, such as meat, that is needed by the body to stay healthy
1706 protest /prə•tɛst/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to express opposition through action or words
1888 proud /praʊd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com pleased because of something you have done
1782 pursue /pə•sju/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to follow and try to catch something; to try to get something
1821 qualify /kwɑ•lɪ•faɪ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to get the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity
1966 rapidly /ræp•ɪd•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com with great speed
1761 rare /rɛɚ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not common or usual
1629 recover /rɪ•kʌ•və/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to become healthy after an illness or injury; to get better
1685 reduction /rɪ•dʌk•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com making something smaller; reducing something
1803 regional /riː•dʒə•nL/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having to do with a particular area
1701 reject /rɪ•dʒɛkt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to refuse to believe, accept, or consider
1621 relief /rɪ•liːf/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the pleasant and relaxed feeling when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
1699 religion /rɪ•lɪ•dʒən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com set of beliefs about a god or gods
1758 remark /rɪ•mɑɚk/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to say an opinion or make a comment about something
1876 repair /rɪ•pɛɚ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to fix something that is broken; fix
1903 reporter /rɪ•poɚ•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone whose job is to write and report news for a newspaper, magazine, television, or radio station
1857 reputation /rɛ•pju•tɛɪ•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an opinion that people have about someone or something based on the past
1643 researcher /rɪ•sɚ•tʃə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who studies something carefully to learn new information
1686 reserve /rɪ•zɚv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com 1. (v) to arrange to use a room or table at a particular time; 2. (n) a store of something
1797 resolution /rɛ•zə•lu•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a formal agreement or statement decided by a group of people
1775 resolve /rɪ•zɑlv/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to find an answer or way to handle a problem
1957 retain /rɪ•tɛɪn/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to continue to have or use something; to keep
1633 retire /rɪ•taɪ•ə/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to stop working because you have reached a certain age
1968 revolution /rɛ•və•lu•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a change in the way a country is governed, usually by violence or war; a complete change
1746 reward /rɪ•woɚd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give something to someone because of their good work
1961 rural /rʊə•rəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com relating to parts of a country that are outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, etc.
1697 rush /rʌʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to do something very quickly
1708 sad /sæd/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com feeling unhappy; wishing something hadn't happened
1814 salary /sæ•lə•rɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money an employee is paid each year
1754 scientific /saɪ•ən•tɪ•fɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com related to science
1944 secondly /sɛ•kənd•lɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com used to give a point or reason after the first
1813 seed /siːd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small object made by a plant from which a new plant can grow; the beginning of something
1645 selection /sɪ•lɛk•ʃən/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the act of carefully choosing something or someone from a group
1831 self /sɛlf/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the type of person you really are
1958 sequence /siː•kwəns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an ordered group of related events or things
1764 settlement /sɛtlmənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com an official agreement that ends an argument or fight between people or groups
1945 severe /sɪ•viːɚ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very bad; very serious
1607 sexual /sɛk•sjʊ•əl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning physical activity that can produce babies
1844 sharp /ʃɑɚp/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a thin edge or point that is able to cut
1614 sheet /ʃiːt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a large piece of fabric or material that is used to cover something, often a bed
1905 shirt /ʃɚt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a light piece of clothing with sleeves for the upper body
1608 shoulder /ʃoʊl•də/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
1664 shout /ʃaʊt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to speak very loudly because you want to get their attention
1773 shut /ʃʌt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to close something
1714 sick /sɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a physical or mental illness; not feeling well
1667 significantly /sɪg•nɪfɪkəntlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is important or noticeable
1965 silence /saɪ•ləns/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com no sound or noise
1718 sky /skaɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the place where we see clouds above us
1895 slide /slaɪd/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move smoothly and easily, usually over a surface
1808 slip /slɪp/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to slide out of position or fall to the ground by accident
1789 smell /smɛl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to use your nose to sense something
1948 snow /snoʊ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com soft white pieces of frozen water falling from the clouds
1690 somehow /sʌm•haʊ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a way that is not known or certain
1677 somewhat /sʌ•mwɑt/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com little, not very
1882 soul /soʊl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the spiritual part of a person
1918 southern /sʌ•ðən/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in or from the south
1651 specifically /spə•sɪfɪklɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a well-defined or clear manner; in particular
1970 spell /spɛl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to be able to say, write, or print the letters that make up a word
1934 split /splɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to break something into pieces or divide something
1795 stable /stɛɪ•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com in a good situation or condition; not likely to change
1705 steal /stiːl/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to secretly take something that belongs to another
1997 storm /stoɚm/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, and strong winds
1631 stretch /strɛtʃ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to make something bigger or looser by pulling on it
1892 substantial /səb•stæn•ʃəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com large in amount, quantity, or size
1938 sudden /sʌ•dn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
1930 sufficient /sə•fɪ•ʃənt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having as much as is needed for a particular purpose
1636 suitable /sju•tə•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com acceptable or right for someone or something
1674 surely /ʃʊəlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com with certainty; definitely
1779 sweet /swiːt/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com tasting like sugar; containing sugar
1935 swing /swɪŋ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to move smoothly backwards and forwards or from side to side while hanging from something
1788 talent /tæ•lənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the natural ability of a person to do something well
1783 tall /toɚl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com greater in height than average
1818 temporary /tɛm•pə•rə•rɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com continuing for a limited time, not permanent
1915 tennis /tɛ•nɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com game played by hitting a ball over a net
1642 terrible /tɛ•rə•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very bad; horrible
1998 thick /θɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having a large distance between two surfaces
1696 thin /θɪn/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not thick; not wide in size
1634 tiny /taɪ•nɪ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com very, very small
1657 tip /tɪp/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a small piece of advice; the end of something
1691 tone /toʊn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com sound of a voice that shows emotion or meaning
1992 toy /toɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a thing that children play with
1823 truly /trulɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com based on truth or fact or reality
1716 unable /ʌn•ɛɪ•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com not being able to do something
1982 unemployment /ʌn•ɪm•ploɪ•mənt/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the number of people in an area who want to work but do not have a job
1735 unlike /ʌn•laɪk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com appearing or being different
1871 unusual /ʌn•ju•ʒʊəl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com different from what is ordinary or normal in a way that attracts attention; not usual
1931 update /ʌp•dɛɪt/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to change something by adding the most recent information
1926 upper /ʌ•pə/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com higher than others of the same kind
1916 urban /ɚ•bən/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com concerning a city; located in a city
1784 urge /ɚdʒ/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to strongly persuade someone to do something
1896 valuable /væ•ljʊə•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com worth a lot of money
1777 variable /vɛɚ•riːɚ•bl/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having the ability to change or vary
1800 vast /vɑɚst/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com being very large in size or amount
1732 via /vaɪə/ prep OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com by going through, by way of
1774 victory /vɪk•tə•rɪ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a win in a war, game, or competition
1649 vision /vɪʒn/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com ability to see things with your eyes
1960 volunteer /vɑ•lən•tiːɚ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com someone who works willingly without pay
1750 voter /voʊ•tə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who can vote in an election
1755 wage /wɛɪdʒ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
1683 weak /wiːk/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com having little power; not strong; easy to break
1983 wheel /wiːl/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the round thing under a vehicle that turns and makes it move
1766 widely /waɪdlɪ/ adv OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com by or among a large number of people
1909 winner /wɪ•nə/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com the person or animal that is the best in a contest or first in a race
1640 witness /wɪt•nɪs/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com a person who sees something happen
1665 yard /jɑɚd/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com outdoor area or garden next to a house
1825 yellow /jɛ•loʊ/ adj OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com color of lemons or the sun
1731 yield /jiːld/ verb OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com to give way to someone or something else
1601 youth /juθ/ noun OUP CUP Britannica Longman macmillan Wiktionary Sentencedict.com when you are young; a young person