Alan
A member of a group of Sarmatian tribes, nomadic pastoralists of the 1st millennium AD who spoke an Eastern Iranian language derived from Scytho-Sarmatian and which in turn evolved into modern Ossetian.
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Vocabulary ranked by real-world frequency — start with the 1,000 most common words. Definitions adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), review in progress.
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alongside
Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.
anxiety
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
bonus
Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
castle
A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.
charity
An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
compare
To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
contained
Restricted in space.
cooking
The process of preparing food by using heat.
covering
That which covers or conceals; a cover; something spread or laid over or wrapped about another.
curious
Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
discovery
Something discovered.
discussed
Having been put under discussion.
encourage
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
enforcement
The act of enforcing; compulsion.
featuring
A cameo on another performer's track.
finals
A contest that narrows a field of contestants (finalists) to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place or prize, 2nd place or prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).
formal
In accordance with established forms.
formula
Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
fort
A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
gross
remarkably great, big, vast in an often unpleasant way; (of behaviour) Highly or conspicuously offensive.
hungry
Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
informed
Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education.
innocent
Free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
mystery
Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.
palace
Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.
penalty
A legal sentence.
phones
headphones
photography
The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
protest
To make a strong objection.
publication
The act of publishing printed or other matter.
rating
A position on a scale.
refer
To direct the attention of (someone toward something).
respectively
In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.
scheduled
Planned; according to schedule.
select
Privileged, specially selected.
sharp-set
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
silent
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
spoken
Expressed in speech.
suffer
To undergo hardship.
temple
A house of worship, especially: — A house of worship dedicated to a polytheistic faith.
trail
To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).
unusual
Not usual, out of the ordinary.
waters
Amniotic fluid (see note at water (“amniotic fluid”)).
woods
A dense collection of trees, usually one covering a relatively small area; usually smaller than a forest.
arrival
The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
assault
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
awareness
The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.
badly
In a bad manner.
bath
A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.
captured
That has been captured.
chase
The act of one who chases another; a pursuit.
concrete
Real, actual, tangible.
dave
To assuage; soften; mitigate; relieve; calm; alleviate (pain).
deeply
To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
explanation
The act or process of explaining.
exposure
The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.
featured
displayed with special treatment
fiction
Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.
guarantee
Anything that assures a certain outcome.