Top 1,000 English words

all-around Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. back-to-back-to-back Happening one after another without interruption by-the-book Following rules or procedures exactly die to stop functioning or operating do-or-die requiring great effort or determination to succeed down-to-earth Practical and sensible, without pretension or affectation first-rate Of extremely high quality five-by-five completely understood or clearly received four-eyes Someone who wears glasses free-for-all A situation where everyone competes or fights without rules get-up-and-go Energy and enthusiasm to take action good-for-nothing Completely worthless or useless hand-to-hand in close and intense physical combat have to possess or hold something have-not A person who is poor or disadvantaged head-on Directly and forcefully heart-free Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. high-living Living extravagantly and luxuriously in-your-face Aggressively direct or conspicuous let-out to reveal or disclose a secret life-or-death extremely important or urgent long-felt Deeply held or strongly experienced over a long time look-in A brief visit or inspection need-to-know Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. next-level Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. oil something that makes a situation or process run more smoothly on-and-off Intermittent or sporadic, with periods of activity and inactivity one-and-done Completed or effective with just one attempt or action one-note Lacking variety or depth one-of-a-kind Completely unique or unmatched one-off Happening or done only once one-star a low rating, indicating poor quality party-down to celebrate or have a good time put-down Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. second-rate Of lower quality or importance sleep be unconscious or resting stay-behind Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. story A narrative or account of events take-away main point or lesson learned from a situation tell-a-story Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. three-star of high quality, but not the highest time-tried Proven effective or reliable over time turn-off something that causes someone to lose interest two-bit Cheap or of poor quality up-and-coming Likely to succeed and become well-known up-to-date Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. well-seen Clearly observed or noticed would used to express possibility or potential like Similar. little-man Called by the Anglo-Saxons the ear-finger^ because it can, from its diminutive size, be most easily in- troduced into the orifice of the ear the Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun — The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follo to A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive. and As a coordinating conjunction; expressing two elements to be taken together or in addition to each other. — Used simply to connect two noun of Expressing distance or motion. — Since, from (a given time, earlier state etc.). A The first numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called a and written in the Latin script. i The ninth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called i and written in the Latin script. is Used in phrases with existential there (also here and where) when the semantic subject is plural. that Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc. you The people spoken, or written to, as an object. it The third-person singular neuter personal pronoun used to refer to an inanimate object, abstract entity, or non-human living thing. with Against. this The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby). at In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place). by Near or next to. but Apart from, except (for), excluding. from Used to indicate source or provenance. my First-person singular possessive determiner. See Appendix:Possessive#English. — Belonging to me. or Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc., each of which could make a passage true. we Two or more people including or consisting of the speaker(s)/writer(s). — Excluding the person(s) being addressed. (This is the exclusive we an Form of a (all article senses). — Used before a vowel sound. your Belonging to you; of you; related to you (singular; one owner). all Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountabl his Belonging to him. me The first-person singular, as the object (of a verb, preposition, etc). — As the object (direct or indirect) of a verb. if Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false. one The number represented by the Arabic numeral 1; the numerical value equal to that cardinal number. will Used to express the future tense, sometimes with an implication of volition or determination when used in the first person. Compare shall. what Which, especially which of an open-ended set of possibilities. when At what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time. more Additional; further. no Not any. had Used to form the past perfect tense, expressing an action that took place prior to a reference point that is itself in the past. their Belonging to, from, of, or relating to, them (plural). there In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the her Belonging to her (belonging to that female person or animal, or in poetic or old-fashioned language that ship, city, season, etc). which What, of those mentioned or implied. people Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc. how To what degree or extent. some A certain number (multiple but not all). also In addition; besides; as well; further; too. now Present; current. other See other (determiner) below. its Belonging to it. our Belonging to us, excluding the person(s) being addressed (exclusive our). than Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison. good Of a person or an animal: — Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral. only Alone in a category. after Behind; later in time; following. first Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest. him A masculine pronoun; he as a grammatical object. — With dative effect or as an indirect object. know To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that. two A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••). think To ponder, to go over in one's mind. any To even the slightest extent, at all. then At that time. could conditional of can — Used as a past subjunctive (contrary to fact). us Me and at least one other person, excluding the person(s) being addressed. (exclusive us.) want To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave, hanker, or demand. because By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. go To move, either physically or in an abstract sense: — To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible thi said Mentioned earlier; aforesaid. much A large amount of. very To a great extent or degree. where In, at or to what place. even Flat and level. should Ought to; indicating opinion, advice, or instruction, about what is required or desirable. — Used to issue an instruction (traditionally see may To be able to go. need A requirement for something; something needed. really In a way or manner that is real, not unreal. work Employment. — Labour, occupation, job. year A period of time akin to the time taken for the Earth to undergo a full cycle of seasons. years A very long time. being A living creature. day The time when the Sun is above the horizon and it lights the sky. too Likewise. going Attending or visiting (a stated event, place, etc.) habitually or regularly. before Earlier than (in time). why For what cause, reason, or purpose. — Introducing a complete question. take To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force. got Expressing obligation; used with have. many before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of. never At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance. life The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing t say To pronounce. great Taking much space; large. s The nineteenth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called ess and written in the Latin script. that's whose, of which (in dialects that require a human antecedent for 'whose') while An uncertain duration of time, a period of time. such Like this, that, these, those; used to make a comparison with something implied by context. home A dwelling. — One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family look To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes. — As an intransitive verb, often with "at". use The act of using. same Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical. used In used to. both Each of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items. every All of a countable group (considered individually), without exception. AM Member of the Order of Australia. three A numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••). around Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something). between In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.) always At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning. find To locate — To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon. help Action given to provide assistance; aid. high Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level: — Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty. little Small, not large, limited, particularly since From a specified time in the past. another One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect. own Belonging to; possessed; acquired and designated by; proper to; property of; titled to; held in one's name; under/using the name of. Often m things One's clothes, furniture, luggage, or possessions collectively; stuff under Beneath; below; at or to the bottom of, or the area covered or surmounted by. during For all of a given time interval; throughout; in; pending. house A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings. again Another time: indicating a repeat of an action. next Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining. each All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every). without Lacking something; failing. against In a contrary direction to. didn't did not (negative auxiliary) found Food and lodging; board. must To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, wit show To display or exhibit; to have somebody see (something); to direct attention to something. feel To use or experience the sense of touch. — To become aware of through the skin; to use the sense of touch on. sure Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable. team A set of draught animals, such as two horses in front of a carriage. ever Continuously, constantly, all the time (for the complete duration). keep To continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain. might Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group. please To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to. second Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two. someone One or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity. away From a place, hence. left Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans number Quantity of countable things. days A particular time or period of vague extent. lot A large quantity or number; a great deal. name Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing. night The time when the Sun is below the horizon when the sky is dark. until Up to the time of (something happening); pending. doing A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it. let To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to). real True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent. called Having been called. different Not the same; exhibiting a difference. having The act of possessing; ownership. however Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that. getting The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition. god A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed. government The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization. group A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another. looking as the last part of compound adjectives: relating to or having the appearance of. public Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view. care Close attention; concern; responsibility. system A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole. times The circumstances of a certain time. week Any period of seven consecutive days. already Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously. anything Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatsoever; a thing of any kind; something or other. nothing Not any thing; no thing. person An individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being. today On the current day or date. enough Sufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate. — Used before a noun in the manner of words like some, a bit of, and so on. everything All the things under discussion. full Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available. live To be alive; to have life. making The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction. read To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written. yet Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time. — In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of some doesn't Does not (negative auxiliary) four A numerical value equal to 4; the number after three and before five; two plus two. This many dots (••••) mean To intend. — To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. support To help keep from falling. tell Mental senses related to determining, reckoning, or perceiving — To determine the number, amount, or value of [something]. including Such as, among which; introducing one or more parts of the group or topic just mentioned. seen Understood; comprehended. stop To cease moving. believe To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing). men (The) people, humanity, man(kind). national Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation; the state. small Not large or big; insignificant; few in number. white Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light. came Used to indicate that the following event, period, or change in state occurred in the past, after a time of waiting, enduring, or anticipati far Distant; remote in space. though Despite that; however. actually In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively. American A citizen or national of the United States of America. less Used for constructing syntactic diminutive comparatives of adjectives and adverbs. order Arrangement, disposition, or sequence. service An act of being of assistance to someone. country The territory of a nation; a sovereign state or a region once independent and still distinct in institutions, language, etc. open Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. — Able to have something pass through or along it. season Each of the divisions of a year based on the prevailing weather: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter; or the rainy (monsoon) and dry se thank To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something). everyone Every person. general Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. trying Difficult to endure; arduous. united Joined into a single entity. using use; utilization area A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units. black Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless. d The fourth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called dee and written in the Latin script. following Coming next, either in sequence or in time. together At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity. war Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always invol whole Entire, undivided. car A wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal tr five A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six. kind A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together. maybe Perhaps, possibly. per For each. president The head of state of a republic, sometimes also the head of government as well, particularly (US politics) the head of the executive branch working Operation; action. course A sequence of events. health The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness. hope To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (ne important Having relevant and crucial value; having import. least Chiefly preceded by the: superlative form of little: most little. — Chiefly used with abstract nouns: less than all others in extent or size means An instrument or condition to achieve a result. news New information of interest. within In the inner part, spatially; physically inside. able Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task. book A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc. early At a time in advance of the usual or expected event. information Something that provides a definitive characterization or description of the nature and attributes of a specified entity. local From or in a nearby location. oh Expression of surprise. t The twentieth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called tee and written in the Latin script. thanks Used to express appreciation or gratitude. video Transient visual content or media, processed with technology, especially electronic. young In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago. ago Before now, before the present time others Other people. social Being extroverted or outgoing. talk To communicate, usually by means of speech. court An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from fact Something actual as opposed to invented. given Considering; taking into account. guys Used to address a group of people regardless of gender. half One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided. isn't Something or someone that is defined by the lack of the characteristic being discussed. level The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground. mind The capability for rational thought. often Frequently; many times on different occasions. single Not accompanied by anything else; one in number. become begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states). coming The act of arriving; an arrival. control To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of. food Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life. problem A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with. south The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direct true Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct. almost Very close to, but not quite. history The aggregate of past events, both unrecorded and recorded. known Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned. lost Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way. m The thirteenth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called em and written in the Latin script. research Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are several A number of different; various. taking Alluring; attractive. university An institution of higher education that provides facilities for teaching, research, and the conferral of academic degrees across undergradua wrong Incorrect or untrue. along By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to. anyone Any person; anybody. else Other; in addition to previously mentioned items. girl A female child. matter Material; substance. — Anything with mass and volume. pretty Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children. remember To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory. air The substance constituting Earth's atmosphere: a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases. friend A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection. hit To strike. — To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile. nice Pleasant, satisfactory, complimentary. playing An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played. probably In all likelihood. saying A proverb or maxim. understand To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend. yeah Yes. comes The answer to the theme, or dux, in a fugue. idea An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed international Of or having to do with more than one nation. — Between or among nations. looks One's appearance or attractiveness. past The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future. possible Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible. wanted Wished for; desired; sought. b The second numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called bee and written in the Latin script. cause The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result. due Owed or owing. happy Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquill human Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives. question A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative. r The eighteenth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called ar and written in the Latin script. series A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other. wait To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness. woman An adult female human. ask To request or petition. — To request (information, or an answer to a question). community A group sharing common characteristics, such as the same language, law, religion, or tradition. data A representation of information in a computer (as symbols, quantities, sound, images or videos) which is stored, processed or transmitted in late Near the end of a period of time. leave To have a consequence or remnant. — To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop s special Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality. watch A portable or wearable timepiece. won't will not (negative auxiliary); used to indicate a future non-occurring action. c The third numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called cee and written in the Latin script. either Any one (of two). fucking An act of sexual intercourse, especially one lacking passion or a feeling of sincere love. future The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced. low Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty. million The cardinal number 1 000 000: 10⁶; a thousand thousand (1,000²). morning The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon. taken Infatuated; fond of or attracted to. age The amount of time that some being has been alive, or that some thing has been in existence, as measured from its birth or origin until the buy To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods. deal An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good). rather Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) reason A cause: — That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause. red The colour of the setting sun, blood, and strawberries; the colour which is evoked by the longest visible wavelengths (between about 625–740 report To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something). soon Short in length of time from the present. third The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second. turn To make a non-linear physical movement. — To move about an axis through itself. whether Introduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative). among Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things). check An inspection or examination. development The process of developing; growth, directed change. further To help forward; to assist. heart A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion. minutes The official notes kept during a meeting. myself Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject. services That which is produced, then traded, bought or sold, then finally consumed and consists of an action or work. yourself Your own self (singular). ACT An instance of a certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the American College Test. although Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession. asked Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort). living Having life; alive. major Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest. media The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue. phone A device for transmitting conversations and other sounds in real time across distances, now often a small portable unit also capable of runn art The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emot building The act or process by which something is built; construction. gonna A modal used to express a future action that is being planned or prepared for in the present. market A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise, often periodic at a set time. near Physically close. plan A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detaile political Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing. quite To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely. — With verbs, especially past participles. six A numerical value equal to 6; the number following five and preceding seven. This number of dots: (••••••). west The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°. according Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious. available Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose. e The fifth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called e and written in the Latin script. education The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment. final A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class. former Previous. list A strip of fabric, especially from the edge of a piece of cloth. sometimes On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always. son One's male offspring. bring To transport toward somebody/somewhere. current The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid. example Something that is representative of all such things in a group. experience The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as con heard That has been perceived aurally. meet To make contact (with someone) while in proximity. — To come face to face with by accident; to encounter. program A set of structured activities; a plan of action. baby A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered. chance An opportunity or possibility. march A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies. process A series of events leading to a result or product. study To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination. action The effort of performing or doing something. himself Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject month A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon. self Myself, oneself. words Angry debate or conversation; argument. board A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making. cost To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price. Dr Doctor, a title used before a doctor's name or surname (Dr Jane Doe, Dr Doe) instead In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative. moment A particular point, or relatively small region. — A particular point of space; a spot. road A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one sur thinking The action or process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something. department A part, portion, or subdivision. energy The impetus behind all motion and all activity. fight Senses relating to physical conflict: — To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with. force Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an e hear To perceive sounds through the ear. issue The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow — The outflow of a bodily fluid, particularly (now rare) in abnormal amounts. points Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another. price The cost required to gain possession of something. rest Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep. running Moving or advancing at a run. space Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise. — The distance between objects. summer One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Ea term That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary, terminus. beautiful Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive. date The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kerne killed Deoxidized. project A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages. sex A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species; the system of su site The place where anything is fixed; situation; local position account A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things sub co Gender-neutral subject pronoun, coordinate with gendered pronouns he and she. especially In a special manner; specially. include To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member. period A length of time. position A place or location. record An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium. similar Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable. w watt above Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. common Mutual; shared by more than one. film A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity. lead A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with litt likely Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring. military Characteristic of members of the armed forces. perfect Fitting its definition precisely. personal Pertaining to persons (human beings as opposed to things or animals). security The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially. share A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone. st Expressing a sudden desire for silence. won The currency of Korea, worth 100 jun in North Korea and 100 jeon in South Korea. X An unknown quantity or unknown value. center The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference. couple Two of the same kind connected or considered together. English Of or pertaining to England. happen To occur or take place. hold To grasp or grip. industry The tendency to work persistently. inside The interior or inner part. online Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. — Of a generator or power plant: connected to the grid. player One that plays. — One who plays any game or sport. private Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state. return To come or go back (to a place or person). sense Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste. view Visual perception. — The act of seeing or looking at something. British The residents or inhabitants of Great Britain. event An occurrence; something that happens. higher A national school-leaving examination and university entrance qualification. hour A unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes). l The twelfth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called el and written in the Latin script. member One who belongs to a group. middle A centre, midpoint. needed Necessary; being required. present Relating to now, for the time being; current. result To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or end training Action of the verb to train. wish A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen. wouldn't would not (negative auxiliary) answer A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question. design A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem finally At the end or conclusion; ultimately. gold A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79. gone Away, having left. guess To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate. interest The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amoun king A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation. learn To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something. policy A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expres society A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms. al The Indian mulberry, Morinda citrifolia, especially as used to make dye. alone By oneself, solitary. average Any measure of central tendency, especially any mean, the median, or the mode. certain Sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something. east The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°. hot Relating to heat and conditions which produce it. — Having or giving off a high temperature. let's Used to form the cohortative of verbs, equivalent of the first-person plural imperative in some other languages. longer One who longs or yearns for something. medical Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine. movie A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film; a video. original Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others. park An area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation. — A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or adjacent to a performance The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action. press An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing. received Generally accepted as correct or true. role A character or part played by a performer or actor. sent A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of an Estonian kroon. themselves The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals, or objects previously mentioned, as the tried Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable. worked Designed or executed in a particular manner or to a particular degree. worth Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for. director One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in exactly Without approximation; precisely. ground The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground. meeting The act of persons or things that meet. n The fourteenth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called en and written in the Latin script. provide To make a living; earn money for necessities. questions A game in which players must only say questions, and if they don't they lose. relationship Connection or association; the condition of being related. source The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired. usually Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally. value The quality that renders something desirable or valuable; worth. evidence Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion. follow To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching. official Of or about an office or public trust. OK Endorsement; approval; acceptance; acquiescence. production The act of producing, making or creating something. rate The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another. reading The process of interpreting written language. tax Money or goods collected by a government (or an entity to whom the government has delegated this power, e.g. in tax farming) to fund itself amount The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English). David A person or group considered unlikely to prevail; an underdog. federal Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations. feeling Emotionally sensitive. league A group or association of cooperating members. management Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined s match A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match. model A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion. p The sixteenth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called pee and written in the Latin script. picture A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, ph central Being in the centre. forward Situated toward or at the front of something. hey An exclamation to get attention. mom Mother. o The fifteenth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called o and written in the Latin script. page One of the many pieces of paper bound together within a book or similar document. range A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc. review A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights. science A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or t trade The buying and selling of goods and services on a market. upon A higher-register or more formal alternative to on in most, though not all, prepositional uses. various More than one (of an indeterminate set of things). attention Mental focus. cannot Can not; be unable to (whether due to physical inability, logical impossibility, etc.). character A being involved in the action of a story; a persona. cup A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle. football A sport played on foot in which teams attempt to get a ball into a goal or zone defended by the other team. haven't have not (negative form of have) led Under somebody's control or leadership. looked Having the specified look or appearance. lower Bottom; more towards the bottom than the middle of an object. October A type of ale traditionally brewed in October. u The name of the Latin script letter U/u. vote A formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute. amazing Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising. august Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable. china Synonym of porcelain, a hard white translucent ceramic made from kaolin, now (chiefly US) sometimes distinguished in reference to tableware complete To finish; to make done; to reach the end. economic Pertaining to an economy. involved Complicated. itself it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject language A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication. related Standing in relation or connection. serious Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition. stage A phase. title The name of a film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art. add To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the m born Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited. couldn't could not (negative auxiliary) decided Determined; resolute. decision The act of deciding. enjoy To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something. entire Whole; complete. kill To put to death; to extinguish the life of. Met A Metropolitan line train. perhaps Possibly. poor With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them. release The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms). situation The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs. technology The combined application of science and art in practical ways in industry, as for example in designing new machines. website A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same serv written Of, relating, or characteristic of writing (i.e., of that which has been written). code A short textual designation, often with little relation to the item it represents. considered Having been carefully thought out; maturely reflected upon. continue To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity). council A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council). cover A lid. currently At this moment, at present, now. door A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help election A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote. European Related to Europe. f The sixth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called ef and written in the Latin script. financial Related to finances. foreign Located outside a country or place, especially one's own. hair A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals. increase (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten. legal Relating to the law or to lawyers. lose To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability. race A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. seem To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as. sign A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen. simple Uncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added. simply In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone. staff A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking. union The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one. walk To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with built well-built, muscular or toned. career One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously or over a long period of time. changed Having undergone a change. daughter One’s female offspring. difficult Hard, not easy, requiring much effort. knows All persons, singular and plural, present form of know. modern Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient. paper A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres parts Intellectual ability or learning. popular Common among the general public; generally accepted. published Issued for sale to the public starting The act of something that starts. version A specific form or variation of something. voice Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality o whose Of whom, belonging to whom; which person's or people's. writing Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning. earth Soil. forget To lose remembrance of. goal A result that one is attempting to achieve. h The eighth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called aitch and written in the Latin script. huge Very large. internet Internet access or connection; internet connectivity. listen To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wai practice Repetition of an activity to improve a skill. Rules Australian rules football. sea A large body of salt water. sir A man of a higher rank or position. success The achievement of one's aim or goal. towards In the direction of something (indicated by context). v A shape resembling the letter. waiting The act of staying or remaining in expectation. ways A distance. access A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage. aren't are not (negative auxiliary) below Lower in spatial position than. created Brought into existence by making. la A syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale. lol Neutralises the tone of a message; denotes that a message is light-hearted or casual. missing Not able to be located; gone, misplaced. offer A proposal that has been made. professional A person who belongs to a profession. risk The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event. table Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses. — An item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usual ten The number occurring after nine and before eleven, represented in Arabic numerals (base ten) as 10 and in Roman numerals as X. truth True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality. district An administrative division of an area. mine That or those belonging to me. — Used predicatively. minister A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church. percent For every hundred (used with preceding numeral to form a noun phrase expressing a proportion). recent Having happened a short while ago. visit To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.) allowed Permitted, authorized. culture The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation. growth An increase in size, number, value, or strength. included Provided as an accompaniment or gratuity. officer One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations. pain An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury paul An old Italian silver coin; a paolo. respect An attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem. response An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply. river A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in anot rock A formation of minerals, specifically: — The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of th shall Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural. specific Explicit or definite. tonight During the night following the current day; during the evening of today. Y A figure or mark in the shape of the letter Y. album In Ancient Rome, a white tablet or register on which the praetor's edicts and other public notices were recorded. century A period of one hundred consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth c charge The amount of money levied for a service. create To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:) effect The result or outcome of a cause. eight A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine. except To exclude; to specify as being an exception. limited With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it. network Any interconnected group or system. provided Only if (the stipulation that follows is true). recently In the recent past — a short while ago. required Necessary; obligatory; mandatory. sales The activities involved in selling goods or services. spent Consumed, used up, exhausted, depleted. store A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept. student A person who studies or learns about a particular subject. tomorrow On the day after the present day. track A mark left by something that has passed along. via A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.) watching The act of one who watches. weight The downwards force an object experiences due to gravity. addition The act of adding anything. ahead At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving. allow To let one have as a suitable share of something. association The act of associating. Chinese Of, from, or related to China, particularly now the People's Republic of China. committee A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols. conference The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views. difference The quality of being different. expect To predict or believe that something will happen moved Emotionally affected; touched. population The people living within a political or geographical boundary. potential A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to). pressure A pressing; a force applied to a surface. radio The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves. text A writing consisting of multiple glyphs, characters, symbols or sentences. treatment The process or manner of treating someone or something. western Of, facing, situated in, or related to the west. beginning The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the f campaign A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal. certainly In a way which is certain; with certainty. completely In a complete manner; thoroughly. credit To believe; to put credence in. despite In spite of, not with standing. female Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it.