B2 Vocabulary
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abandon
(v.)to leave behind or give up completely -
absolute
(adj.)total; not dependent on anything else -
absorb
(v.)to soak up or take in -
abstract
(adj.)not concrete; theoretical or conceptual -
academic
(n.)relating to education or scholarship -
accent
(n.)distinct pronunciation of words or sounds -
acceptable
(adj.)satisfactory or okay to agree to -
accidentally
(adv.)by mistake or unintentionally -
accommodate
(v.)provide space or fitting arrangement -
accompany
(v.)go with or escort someone -
accomplish
(v.)achieve or complete successfully -
account
(v.)record or report of financial transactions -
accountant
(n.)professional who manages financial records -
accuracy
(n.)correctness and precision -
accurate
(adj.)free from errors; precise -
accurately
(adv.)in a correct and precise manner -
accuse
(v.)blame or charge with wrongdoing -
acid
(n.)sour substance with pH below 7 -
acknowledge
(v.)admit or recognize -
acquire
(v.)gain possession or learn -
activate
(v.)make active or operational -
actual
(adj.)real or existing in fact -
adapt
(v.)adjust to new conditions -
addiction
(n.)dependency on a substance or activity -
additional
(adj.)extra or more -
additionally
(adv.)also or besides -
address
(v.)detail location or speak to -
adequate
(adj.)suitable or enough -
adequately
(adv.)sufficiently or properly -
adjust
(v.)move or change slightly -
administration
(n.)management or governing body -
adopt
(v.)take up or accept formally -
advance
(n./v./adj.)move forward or improve -
affair
(n.)public or personal event or matter -
affordable
(adj.)reasonably priced -
afterwards
(adv.)at a later time -
agency
(n.)organization or agency -
agenda
(n.)list of items to discuss -
aggressive
(adj.)approaching forcefully or assertively -
agriculture
(n.)farming and cultivation of land -
aid
(n./v.)help or support -
AIDS
(n.)acquired immune deficiency syndrome -
aircraft
(n.)vehicle capable of flight -
alarm
(v.)sound or signal of danger -
alien
(n.)foreign or unfamiliar being -
alongside
(prep.)next to or together with -
alter
(v.)change or modify -
altogether
(adv.)completely or entirely -
ambulance
(n.)emergency medical vehicle -
amount
(v.)value or total sum -
amusing
(adj.)causing laughter or fun -
analyst
(n.)person who examines or interprets -
ancestor
(n.)forefather or previous relative -
anger
(n.)strong feeling of displeasure -
angle
(n.)the space between two intersecting lines -
animation
(n.)motion or lively visual effects -
anniversary
(n.)celebration of a past event -
annual
(adj.)occurring once every year -
annually
(adv.)yearly or every year -
anticipate
(v.)expect or look forward to -
anxiety
(n.)unease or worry -
anxious
(adj.)feeling of worry or nervousness -
apology
(n.)expression of regret or sorry -
apparent
(adj.)easily seen or understood -
apparently
(adv.)seemingly or outwardly -
appeal
(n./v.)attract or request earnestly -
applicant
(n.)person applying for something -
approach
(n./v.)move closer or method -
appropriate
(adj.)suitable or proper -
appropriately
(adv.)in a suitable manner -
approval
(n.)consent or positive opinion -
approve
(v.)accept or agree to -
arise
(v.)come into being or emerge -
armed
(adj.)equipped with weapons -
arms
(n.)weapons or military equipment -
arrow
(n.)projectile shot from a bow -
artificial
(adj.)man-made or synthetic -
artistic
(adj.)related to art or creativity -
artwork
(n.)artistic creation or piece -
ashamed
(adj.)feeling embarrassed or guilty -
aside
(adv.)to one side or apart -
aspect
(n.)part or feature of something -
assess
(v.)evaluate or estimate -
assessment
(n.)essay or evaluation process -
asset
(n.)valuable item or resource -
assign
(v.)allocate or designate -
assistance
(n.)help or support -
associate
(v.)connect or relate -
associated
(adj.)connected or related -
association
(n.)group or connection -
assume
(v.)suppose without proof -
assumption
(n.)belief or premise -
assure
(v.)guarantee or promise -
astonishing
(adj.)amazing or surprising -
attachment
(n.)additional file or connection -
attempt
(n./v.)try or effort -
auction
(n.)public sale of items -
audio
(adj.)sound or hearing related -
automatic
(adj.)working by itself -
automatically
(adv.)without human intervention -
awareness
(n.)consciousness or understanding -
awkward
(adj.)Lacking grace or smoothness; uncomfortable
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back
(v.)Rear part of the body or behind -
bacteria
(n.)Microscopic organisms causing infections -
badge
(n.)Insignia showing authority or achievement -
balanced
(adj.)Stable and evenly distributed -
ballet
(n.)Art of expressive dance with graceful movements -
balloon
(n.)Inflated flexible bag for decoration or fun -
bar
(v.)Counter for serving drinks or a metal rod -
barely
(adv.)Almost not; scarcely -
bargain
(n.)Good deal or price agreement -
barrier
(n.)Obstacle preventing movement or progress -
basement
(n.)Underground floor of a building -
basically
(adv.)Fundamentally; essentially -
basket
(n.)Container made of interwoven fibers -
bat
(n.)Flying mammal or sports equipment -
battle
(v.)Fight or conflict between groups -
bear
(v.)Large mammal or endure patiently -
beat
(n.)Rhythmic movement or strike -
beg
(v.)Ask earnestly or desperately -
being
(n.)Entity existing; existence itself -
beneficial
(adj.)Helpful or advantageous -
bent
(adj.)Curved or inclined position -
beside
(prep.)Next to or alongside -
besides
(prep./adv.)In addition; apart from -
bet
(v./n.)Wager or gamble -
beyond
(prep./adv.)Farther than; outside the scope -
bias
(n.)Prejudice in favor or against something -
bid
(n./v.)Offer a price or attempt -
bill
(v.)Invoice for payment or a legislative proposal -
biological
(adj.)Related to living organisms -
bitter
(adj.)Having a sharp, harsh taste or feeling -
blame
(v./n.)Consider responsible for fault or wrong -
blanket
(n.)Covering for warmth or protection -
blind
(adj.)Unable to see or lacking perception -
blow
(n.)Strike with force or a gust of wind -
bold
(adj.)Courageous; daring or clear and prominent -
bombing
(n.)Attack using explosive devices -
bond
(n.)Connection or link between things or people -
booking
(n.)Reservation made in advance -
boost
(v./n.)Increase or improve -
border
(v.)Line separating areas or countries -
bound
(adj.)Tied up or destined to do something -
breast
(n.)Front part of the body or milk-producing gland -
brick
(n.)Rectangular block of baked clay -
brief
(adj.)Short in duration or length -
briefly
(adv.)In a short manner or time -
broad
(adj.)Wide or extensive -
broadcast
(v./n.)Transmit over radio or TV -
broadcaster
(n.)Person or station transmitting content -
broadly
(adv.)Widely or generally -
budget
(n.)Money plan for expenses -
bug
(n.)Insect or software error -
bullet
(n.)a metal projectile for firing from a rifle, revolver, or other small firearm -
bunch
(n.)A group of similar items -
burn
(n.)Make or become fire or heat -
bush
(n.)Shrub or dense plant -
but
(prep.)Except or only
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cabin
(n.)Small wooden house or vessel -
cable
(n.)Thick wire for electrical or communication -
calculate
(v.)Determine by mathematical process -
canal
(n.)Man-made waterway for navigation -
cancel
(v.)Call off or remove -
cancer
(n.)Serious disease involving abnormal cell growth -
candle
(n.)Wax with wick for light -
capable
(adj.)Having ability or qualities for something -
capacity
(n.)Maximum amount or ability to hold -
capture
(v./n.)Obtain or seize something -
carbon
(n.)Element forming organic compounds -
cast
(n./v.)Throw or shape by pouring or molding -
casual
(adj.)Relaxed, informal, or unconcerned -
catch
(n.)Capture or seize something -
cave
(n.)Underground chamber or hollow -
cell
(n.)Basic unit of living organisms -
certainty
(n.)Firm conviction or assurance -
certificate
(n.)Official document of authenticity -
chain
(v.)Series of linked objects or events -
chair
(v.)Seat with a backrest -
chairman
(n.)Person leading a committee or meeting -
challenge
(v.)Something difficult requiring effort -
challenging
(adj.)Requiring great effort or skill -
championship
(n.)Title or competition for the best -
characteristic
(n./adj.)Distinctive feature or quality -
charming
(adj.)Pleasant, attractive, or delightful -
chart
(v.)Visual display of data or information -
chase
(v./n.)Pursue quickly to catch -
cheek
(n.)Part of face below eye and to side -
cheer
(v./n.)Shout of encouragement or happiness -
chief
(adj./n.)Principal or most important person -
choir
(n.)Singing group singing together -
chop
(v.)Cut into pieces or cut off -
circuit
(n.)Path for electrical or electronic flow -
circumstance
(n.)Condition or fact affecting situation -
cite
(v.)Quote or mention as authority -
citizen
(n.)Member of a city or country -
civil
(adj.)Relating to citizens or manners -
civilization
(n.)Advanced human society -
clarify
(v.)Make clear or easier to understand -
classic
(adj./n.)Having enduring value or timeless -
classify
(v.)Arrange into categories -
clerk
(n.)Office worker or official -
cliff
(n.)High steep face of rock or earth -
clinic
(n.)medical facility for treatment and health check-ups -
clip
(n.)device for holding or cutting objects -
closely
(adv.)in a near or tight manner -
coincidence
(n.)unexpected occurrence of events -
collapse
(v./n.)sudden failure or fall -
collector
(n.)person who gathers or collects items -
colony
(n.)group of animals or people living together -
colourful
(adj.)full of bright colors -
combination
(n.)joining of two or more things -
comfort
(n./v.)easing of pain or worry -
comic
(adj./n.)something funny or amusing -
command
(n./v.)order or instruction -
commander
(n.)leader in military or organization -
commission
(n./v.)act of giving authority or task -
commitment
(n.)dedication to a cause or activity -
committee
(n.)group of people appointed for a purpose -
commonly
(adv.)generally or usually -
comparative
(adj.)involving comparison -
completion
(n.)act of finishing something -
complex
(n.)consisting of many parts -
complicated
(adj.)difficult to understand -
component
(n.)part or element of something -
compose
(v.)create or write -
composer
(n.)person who writes music -
compound
(n.)substance made of two or more elements -
comprehensive
(adj.)complete and inclusive -
comprise
(v.)consist of or include -
compulsory
(adj.)mandatory or required -
concentration
(n.)focus of attention -
concept
(n.)abstract idea or notion -
concern
(n./v.)worry or interest -
concerned
(adj.)worried or interested -
concrete
(adj./n.)tangible or real -
conduct
(v./n.)carry out or behavior -
confess
(v.)admit to wrongdoing -
confidence
(n.)belief in oneself -
conflict
(n./v.)serious disagreement or fight -
confusing
(adj.)unclear or difficult to understand -
confusion
(n.)lack of clarity -
conscious
(adj.)aware of surroundings -
consequently
(adv.)as a result -
conservation
(n.)preservation of resources -
conservative
(adj./n.)cautious or traditional -
considerable
(adj.)notably large or important -
considerably
(adv.)significantly or greatly -
consideration
(n.)careful thought -
consistent
(adj.)steady or reliable -
consistently
(adv.)regularly or always -
conspiracy
(n.)secret plan to do wrong -
constant
(adj.)unchanging or steady -
constantly
(adv.)all the time -
construct
(v.)build or create -
construction
(n.)act of building -
consult
(v.)seek advice or information -
consultant
(n.)expert providing advice -
consumption
(n.)act of using or eating -
contemporary
(adj.)modern or existing now -
contest
(n./v.)competition or dispute -
contract
(n./v.)legal agreement -
contribute
(v.)give or add to -
contribution
(n.)act of giving or adding -
controversial
(adj.)causing disagreement -
controversy
(n.)public dispute or debate -
convenience
(n.)state of being suitable -
convention
(n.)traditional or accepted way -
conventional
(adj.)ordinary or traditional -
convert
(v.)change from one form to another -
convey
(v.)communicate or transfer -
convinced
(adj.)totally sure or persuaded -
convincing
(adj.)believable or persuasive -
cope
(v.)deal successfully with -
core
(n./adj.)central or most important part -
corporate
(adj.)relating to a company -
corporation
(n.)large business organization -
corridor
(n.)long passage in a building -
council
(n.)group of elected officials -
counter
(n.)oppose or respond to -
county
(n.)administrative region -
courage
(n.)bravery or bravery -
coverage
(n.)extent or scope of something -
crack
(v./n.)break or split -
craft
(n.)skill or artistic work -
crash
(n./v.)sudden collision or failure -
creation
(n.)act of making something new -
creativity
(n.)ability to create new ideas -
creature
(n.)living being or animal -
credit
(v.)acknowledgment or trustworthiness -
crew
(n.)group of people working together -
crisis
(n.)serious or dangerous situation -
criterion
(n.)standard for judgment -
critic
(n.)person who evaluates others -
critical
(adj.)very important or disapproving -
critically
(adv.)in a crucial or serious way -
criticism
(n.)expression of disapproval -
criticize
(v.)find fault or express disapproval -
crop
(n.)cultivated plants -
crucial
(adj.)extremely important -
cruise
(n./v.)long journey on water or air -
cry
(n.)shed tears or shout loudly -
cue
(n.)signal for action or response -
cure
(v./n.)remedy for disease or illness -
curious
(adj.)eager to learn or investigate -
current
(n.)happening now; up-to-date -
curriculum
(n.)set of courses taught in school -
curve
(n./v.)line bending in a shape -
curved
(adj.)having a bend or arc -
cute
(adj.)attractive in an endearing way
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dairy
(n./adj.)related to milk or milk products -
dare
(v.)to have courage to do something -
darkness
(n.)absence of light -
database
(n.)organized collection of data -
date
(v.)specific day on the calendar -
deadline
(n.)latest time to complete task -
deadly
(adj.)capable of causing death -
dealer
(n.)person or business selling goods -
debate
(n./v.)formal discussion of differing opinions -
debt
(n.)owed money to someone -
decent
(adj.)acceptable or respectable -
deck
(n.)flat surface or platform -
declare
(v.)to state officially or openly -
decline
(v./n.)to refuse or decrease -
decoration
(n.)ornament or adornment -
decrease
(v./n.)to become smaller or fewer -
deeply
(adv.)to a great extent or depth -
defeat
(v./n.)to win against in competition -
defence
(n.)protection or support against attack -
defend
(v.)to protect from harm or danger -
defender
(n.)one who supports or guards -
delay
(v./n.)to postpone or be late -
delete
(v.)to remove or erase -
deliberate
(adj.)carefully thought out -
deliberately
(adv.)intentionally or on purpose -
delight
(v./n.)great pleasure or joy -
delighted
(adj.)feeling very pleased -
delivery
(n.)act of bringing or handing over -
demand
(n./v.)strong request or need -
democracy
(n.)government by the people -
democratic
(adj.)relating to people’s rule -
demonstrate
(v.)to show clearly or prove -
demonstration
(n.)act of demonstrating or showing -
deny
(v.)to say something is not true -
depart
(v.)to leave a place -
dependent
(adj.)relying on or needing support -
deposit
(n.)to put money into an account -
depressed
(adj.)feeling very sad or hopeless -
depressing
(adj.)making sad or discouraged -
depression
(n.)prolonged sadness or economic decline -
depth
(n.)distance from top to bottom -
derive
(v.)to obtain or originate from -
desert
(v.)dry, arid region or abandon -
deserve
(v.)to earn or be worthy of -
desire
(n./v.)strong wish or want -
desperate
(adj.)extremely urgent or hopeless -
desperately
(adv.)intensely or desperately -
destruction
(n.)act of ruining or destroying -
detail
(v.)small part of a whole -
detailed
(adj.)including many specifics -
detect
(v.)to discover or find out -
determination
(n.)firm decision or resolve -
devote
(v.)to give entirely to a cause -
differ
(v.)to be unlike or distinct -
dig
(v.)to break or turn over soil -
disability
(n.)physical or mental condition limiting abilities -
disabled
(adj.)person with disability -
disagreement
(n.)lack of harmony or consensus -
disappoint
(v.)to let down or frustrate expectations -
disappointment
(n.)feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction -
disc
(n.)thin flat round object or device -
discipline
(n.)training to develop control or order -
discount
(v.)reduction in price -
discourage
(v.)to make less confident or hopeful -
dishonest
(adj.)not truthful or trustworthy -
dismiss
(v.)to send away or reject -
disorder
(n.)lack of order or organization -
display
(v./n.)to show or present prominently -
distant
(adj.)far away in space or time -
distinct
(adj.)clearly different or separate -
distinguish
(v.)to perceive differences -
distract
(v.)to draw attention away -
distribute
(v.)to spread out or give to many -
distribution
(n.)act of distributing or spreading -
district
(n.)a defined area within a city or region -
disturb
(v.)to interrupt or bother -
dive
(v./n.)to jump into water headfirst -
diverse
(adj.)showing a variety of different things -
diversity
(n.)variety or range of different things -
divide
(n.)to separate into parts or sections -
division
(n.)act of dividing or split -
divorce
(n./v.)legal separation of married couple -
document
(v.)written or electronic record -
domestic
(adj.)relating to home or family -
dominant
(adj.)most powerful or influential -
dominate
(v.)to control or rule -
donation
(n.)gift for charity -
dot
(n.)small round mark or point -
downtown
(n./adj./adv.)city center or main business area -
downwards
(adv.)moving or facing downward -
dozen
(n./det.)group of twelve items -
draft
(n./v.)preliminary version or plan -
drag
(v.)to pull with force or effort -
dramatic
(adj.)very emotional or striking -
dramatically
(adv.)in a striking or noticeable way -
drought
(n.)a long period of low rainfall and water shortage -
dull
(adj.)lacking interest or excitement; not shiny or bright -
dump
(v.)a place where waste is disposed of; to drop heavily -
duration
(n.)the length of time something lasts -
dynamic
(adj.)energetic and constantly changing or developing
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economics
(n.)study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services -
economist
(n.)person who studies or specializes in economics -
edit
(v.)to prepare written material for publication or correction -
edition
(n.)a particular version or release of a publication -
editorial
(adj.)an article expressing opinions in a newspaper or magazine -
efficient
(adj.)achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort -
efficiently
(adv.)in a way that achieves maximum productivity -
elbow
(n.)the joint connecting the upper arm and forearm -
elderly
(adj.)relating to old age; senior citizens -
elect
(v.)to choose by voting or decision-making -
electronics
(n.)devices that operate using electronic signals -
elegant
(adj.)stylish, graceful, or tasteful in appearance or design -
elementary
(adj.)simple or basic in nature or structure -
eliminate
(v.)to remove or get rid of something -
elsewhere
(adv.)in another place; somewhere else -
embrace
(v.)to hug or hold tightly; accept readily -
emerge
(v.)to come into view or existence -
emission
(n.)the act of releasing something, usually gases or light -
emotional
(adj.)relating to feelings or emotions -
emotionally
(adv.)in a manner related to feelings -
emphasis
(n.)special importance or attention given to something -
emphasize
(v.)to give special importance or stress to something -
empire
(n.)a large political or social territory controlled by one ruler or government -
enable
(v.)to make possible or give ability to do something -
encounter
(v./n.)to meet or come across unexpectedly or intentionally -
engage
(v.)to participate or become involved in something -
enhance
(v.)to improve or increase the value or quality of something -
enjoyable
(adj.)providing pleasure or satisfaction -
enquiry
(n.)a question or investigation about something -
ensure
(v.)to make certain or guarantee something -
entertaining
(adj.)providing amusement or enjoyment -
enthusiasm
(n.)intense excitement or interest in something -
enthusiastic
(adj.)showing great eagerness or interest -
entire
(adj.)complete or whole; full -
entirely
(adv.)completely or fully -
entrepreneur
(n.)a person who starts and runs a business -
envelope
(n.)a paper cover for enclosing a letter or document -
equal
(n.)being the same in quantity, size, or value -
equip
(v.)to supply with necessary tools or equipment -
equivalent
(n./adj.)having equal value or meaning -
era
(n.)a period of time characterized by particular events or features -
erupt
(v.)to burst out suddenly, usually referring to a volcano or fire -
essentially
(adv.)fundamentally; basically -
establish
(v.)to set up or create something on a firm basis -
estate
(n.)a large area of land with buildings; property -
estimate
(v./n.)an approximate calculation or judgment of value -
ethic
(n.)a set of moral principles guiding behavior -
ethical
(adj.)relating to moral principles or standards -
ethnic
(adj.)relating to a specific cultural group or ethnicity -
evaluate
(v.)to assess or determine the value or quality of something -
evaluation
(n.)the process of appraising or judging something -
even
(adj.)flat and level; or equal in measure or amount -
evident
(adj.)clearly visible or understood; obvious -
evil
(adj./n.)morally bad or wicked -
evolution
(n.)gradual development or change over time -
evolve
(v.)to develop gradually over time -
examination
(n.)a detailed inspection or testing -
exceed
(v.)to go beyond or be greater than -
exception
(n.)something that does not follow the general rule -
excessive
(adj.)More than necessary or moderate -
exclude
(v.)to leave out or deny access to -
excuse
(n./v.)to forgive or justify; a reason or explanation -
executive
(n./adj.)a person responsible for administration and decision-making -
exhibit
(v./n.)to display or show publicly; a display or presentation -
existence
(n.)the state of being real or actual -
exit
(n.)a way out; to go out or leave -
exotic
(adj.)unusual or foreign in appearance or origin -
expansion
(n.)the process of enlarging or increasing -
expectation
(n.)a belief that something will happen -
expense
(n.)the cost incurred for something -
expertise
(n.)specialized knowledge or skill in a field -
exploit
(v.)to use something fully for advantage; to unfairly take benefit -
exploration
(n.)the act of searching or traveling for discovery -
expose
(v.)to uncover or reveal something hidden or secret -
exposure
(n.)the state of being exposed to something harmful or enlightening -
extend
(v.)to stretch out or make longer -
extension
(n.)an expansion or prolongation of something -
extensive
(adj.)covering a large area or amount -
extensively
(adv)in a widespread or thorough manner -
extent
(n.)the degree or scope of something -
external
(adj.)outer or outside of something -
extract
(n.)to remove or take out something, often forcibly -
extraordinary
(adj.)very unusual or remarkable -
extreme
(n.)reaching the highest or lowest points; severe
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fabric
(n.)the material used to make clothing or textiles -
fabulous
(adj.)extraordinary or amazingly good -
facility
(n.)a place or equipment designed for a particular activity -
failed
(adj.)did not succeed; did not achieve desired outcome -
failure
(n.)lack of success or the inability to meet expectations -
faith
(n.)strong belief or trust in someone or something -
fake
(adj.)not genuine; counterfeit or imitation -
fame
(n.)widespread recognition or reputation -
fantasy
(n.)imaginative or unreal ideas or stories -
fare
(n.)to perform or happen; the price of transportation or food -
fault
(n.)a mistake or defect; responsibility for a mistake -
favour
(v.)approval or support; to prefer or grant kindness -
feather
(n.)a light structure covering bird's body -
federal
(adj.)relating to central government of a nation -
fee
(n.)charge for services or goods -
feed
(n.)to give food; supply with nutrients -
feedback
(n.)information returned for improvement -
feel
(n.)to perceive through touch or emotion -
fellow
(adj.)a man or person in the same group -
fever
(n.)elevated body temperature due to illness -
figure
(v.)a shape or form of a person or object -
file
(v.)collection of documents or data -
finance
(n./v.)management of money and investments -
finding
(n.)a discovered piece of information or object -
firefighter
(n.)person fighting fires and rescuing -
firework
(n.)explosive used for entertainment displays -
firm
(n./adj.)a business or company; steady or strong -
firmly
(adv.)in a strong, steady, or fixed manner -
fix
(n.)to repair or secure; solution to a problem -
flame
(n.)visible combustion of a gas or solid -
flash
(n./v.)quick bright burst of light -
flavour
(n.)distinctive taste of food or drink -
flexible
(adj.)capable of bending easily -
float
(v.)to rest on or move in liquid or air -
fold
(n.)to bend something over itself -
folding
(adj.)the act of bending something over -
following
(prep.)coming after or next in sequence -
fond
(adj.)having a strong liking or affection -
fool
(n.)a person lacking good sense or judgment -
forbid
(v.)to prohibit or not allow -
forecast
(n./v.)prediction of future events -
forgive
(v.)to stop feeling angry; pardon -
format
(n.)arrangement or layout of data -
formation
(n.)arrangement or structure of something -
former
(adj.)previous or earlier in time -
formerly
(adv.)in the past; previously -
fortunate
(adj.)having good luck or favorable circumstances -
fortune
(n.)chance or luck; wealth or riches -
forum
(n.)a place for open discussion and exchange -
forward
(adj.)ahead in position or time -
fossil
(n.)preserved remains of ancient organisms -
found
(v.)to establish or base on; a basis of something -
foundation
(n.)the base or support of a structure -
founder
(n.)one who establishes or starts something -
fraction
(n.)part of a whole; ratio or segment -
fragment
(n.)a small broken piece of something -
framework
(n.)supporting structure or system -
fraud
(n.)deliberate deception for personal gain -
free
(v.)without cost or restrictions -
freedom
(n.)ability to act or think independently -
freely
(adv.)without restriction or cost -
frequency
(n.)how often something occurs -
frequent
(adj.)happening often or regularly -
fuel
(v.)material that burns for energy -
fulfil
(v.)to complete or achieve a responsibility -
fully
(adv.)completely or entirely -
function
(v.)purpose or role of something -
fund
(n./v.)an amount of money set aside for a purpose -
fundamental
(adj.)basic or essential element -
fundamentally
(adv.)in a basic or essential way -
funding
(n.)providing financial support -
furious
(adj.)extremely angry or violent -
furthermore
(adv.)in addition; also
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gain
(v./n.)to obtain or increase something -
gaming
(n.)playing electronic or betting games -
gang
(n.)group of people working together -
gay
(adj.)attracted to members of same sex -
gender
(n.)social and cultural roles of men and women -
gene
(n.)unit of heredity in living organisms -
generate
(v.)to produce or create -
genetic
(adj.)related to genes and heredity -
genius
(n.)exceptional intellectual or creative ability -
genre
(n.)category or style of artistic work -
genuine
(adj.)authentic or real; sincere -
genuinely
(adv.)truly or sincerely -
gesture
(n.)movement expressing emotion or intent -
gig
(n.)a short-term job or performance -
globalization
(n.)worldwide interconnectedness and integration -
globe
(n.)spherical model of the Earth -
golden
(adj.)made of or related to gold; excellent -
goodness
(n.)quality of being good or kind -
gorgeous
(adj.)very beautiful or attractive -
govern
(v.)to control or regulate a country or organization -
governor
(n.)official who governs a region or state -
grab
(v.)to seize suddenly or roughly -
grade
(v.)level of quality or rank; score in tests -
gradually
(adv.)slowly over time -
grand
(adj.)magnificent or impressive; large in size -
grant
(v./n.)to bestow or give; a sum of money awarded -
graphic
(adj.)related to visual images or diagrams -
graphics
(n.)visual representations or images -
greatly
(adv.)to a large degree or extent -
greenhouse
(n.)building for growing plants with climate control -
grocery
(n.)store selling food and household items -
guarantee
(v./n.)a promise to ensure quality or repair -
guideline
(n.)recommended or official rule or principle
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habitat
(n.)natural environment of an organism -
handle
(v./n.)to manage or deal with; part of a tool -
harbour
(n.)sheltered port or refuge; to hold back -
harm
(n./v.)physical or emotional injury -
harmful
(adj.)causing damage or injury -
headquarters
(n.)main office or center of activity -
heal
(v.)to make healthy again -
healthcare
(n.)medical services for health maintenance -
hearing
(n.)ability to perceive sound -
heaven
(n.)celestial place of divine presence -
heel
(n.)back part of the foot -
hell
(n.)dark eternal punishment -
helmet
(n.)cover protecting head -
hence
(adv.)for this reason -
herb
(n.)plant used for flavor or medicine -
hesitate
(v.)pause before taking action -
hidden
(adj.)not visible or apparent -
high
(n.)at a great vertical distance -
highway
(n.)major road for vehicles -
hilarious
(adj.)very funny or amusing -
hip
(n.)outer part of the pelvis -
hire
(n.)pay to employ someone -
historian
(n.)person who studies history -
hold
(n.)grasp or carry with hands -
hollow
(adj.)having an empty space inside -
holy
(adj.)sacred or divine -
homeless
(adj.)without a home -
honesty
(n.)truthfulness and sincerity -
honour
(n./v.)respect and recognition -
hook
(n.)curved or bent object for catching -
hopefully
(adv.)with hope or optimism -
host
(v.)person hosting an event -
house
(v.)building for dwelling -
household
(n.)all residents of a house -
housing
(n.)shelter or accommodations -
humorous
(adj.)causing laughter -
humour
(n.)quality that makes things funny -
hunger
(n.)desire to eat food -
hunt
(n.)pursue animals for food -
hunting
(n.)act of seeking game -
hurt
(n.)cause pain or injury -
hypothesis
(n.)proposed explanation for phenomenon
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icon
(n.)symbol representing something -
ID
(n.)identification document -
ideal
(n.)perfect standard or example -
identical
(adj.)same in every way -
illusion
(n.)failure of perception or belief -
illustrate
(v.)clarify with images or examples -
illustration
(n.)visual representation or drawing -
imagination
(n.)ability to create mental images -
immigration
(n.)moving into a country -
immune
(adj.)resistant to disease -
impatient
(adj.)unable to wait calmly -
implement
(v.)cause to happen or be used -
implication
(n.)possible consequence or meaning -
imply
(v.)suggest indirectly -
impose
(v.)enforce or levitate something -
impress
(v.)make someone admire -
impressed
(adj.)feeling admiration -
incentive
(n.)stimulus for action -
inch
(n.)unit of measurement -
incident
(n.)event or occurrence -
income
(n.)money received regularly -
incorporate
(v.)combine into a whole -
incorrect
(adj.)not right or accurate -
increasingly
(adv.)more and more over time -
independence
(n.)freedom from control -
index
(n.)list showing information -
indication
(n.)sign or pointer to something -
industrial
(adj.)related to manufacturing -
inevitable
(adj.)certain to happen -
inevitably
(adv.)unavoidably certain -
infection
(n.)disease caused by germs -
infer
(v.)conclude based on evidence -
inflation
(n.)rise in prices -
info
(n.)short for information -
inform
(v.)to give or tell information -
infrastructure
(n.)basic physical systems -
inhabitant
(n.)person living in a place -
inherit
(v.)receive genetically or by will -
initial
(adj.)occurring at the beginning -
initially
(adv.)at first or originally -
initiative
(n.)first step or action -
ink
(n.)pigment for writing or drawing -
inner
(adj.)located inside or inward -
innovation
(n.)new or improved idea -
innovative
(adj.)creative and forward-thinking -
input
(n.)information or data entered -
insert
(v.)place into or between -
insight
(n.)deep understanding -
insist
(v.)firmly demand or maintain -
inspector
(n.)person who examines or checks -
inspire
(v.)to motivate or stimulate -
install
(v.)set up or connect equipment -
installation
(n.)act of installing or placing -
instance
(n.)specific occurrence or example -
instant
(adj.)happening immediately -
instantly
(adv.)without delay -
institute
(n.)organization or establishment -
institution
(n.)established organization -
insurance
(n.)coverage for financial loss -
integrate
(v.)combine parts into whole -
intellectual
(adj.)relating to the mind -
intended
(adj.)purposed or planned -
intense
(adj.)very strong or extreme -
interact
(v.)to communicate or work together -
interaction
(n.)communication or direct involvement with someone or something -
internal
(adj.)located within something -
interpret
(v.)explain the meaning of something -
interpretation
(n.)the act of explaining or understanding -
interrupt
(v.)stop temporarily during an activity -
interval
(n.)a pause or break between events -
invade
(v.)take over a place forcefully -
invasion
(n.)act of invading a territory -
investigation
(n.)formal inquiry into a matter -
investment
(n.)putting money into something for profit -
investor
(n.)person who invests money -
isolate
(v.)separate from others -
isolated
(adj.)far away from others -
issue
(v.)topic or problem for discussion
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jail
(n./v.)place for holding prisoners -
jet
(n.)a fast airplane or stream of fluid -
joint
(adj./n.)connection between two bones -
journalism
(n.)writing and reporting news -
joy
(n.)feeling of great happiness -
judgement
(n.)forming an opinion or conclusion -
junior
(adj.)lower in rank or age -
jury
(n.)group that decides a verdict in court -
justice
(n.)fairness and lawfulness -
justify
(v.)show morally or legally right
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kit
(n.)set of tools or equipment
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labour
(n.)physical work or effort -
ladder
(n.)set of steps for climbing -
landing
(n.)place where an aircraft touches ground -
landscape
(n.)visual scene of landforms and scenery -
lane
(n.)narrow road or path -
largely
(adv.)mostly or mostly -
lately
(adv.)recently or not long ago -
latest
(n.)most recent or up-to-date -
launch
(v./n.)start or introduce something new -
leadership
(n.)ability to lead or guide others -
leaflet
(n.)small printed paper for information -
league
(n.)group of sports teams competing -
lean
(v.)incline or bend from vertical -
leave
(n.)depart temporarily or permanently -
legend
(n.)famous story or person -
lens
(n.)transparent optical device for focusing light -
level
(v.)flat or even surface or height -
licence
(n.)official permit to do something -
lifetime
(n.)entire duration of life -
lighting
(n.)illumination or light sources -
likewise
(adv.)similarly or in the same way -
limitation
(n.)restriction or boundary -
limited
(adj.)restricted in size or extent -
line
(v.)series of connected points or objects -
literally
(adv.)exactly or word for word -
literary
(adj.)relating to literature or books -
litre
(n.)unit of volume measurement -
litter
(n.)waste or rubbish left around -
lively
(adj.)full of energy and life -
load
(n./v.)weight or amount carried or supported -
loan
(n.)borrowing money temporarily -
logical
(adj.)reasoned and clear thinking -
logo
(n.)symbol representing a brand or company -
loose
(adj.)not tightly fixed or held -
lord
(n.)noble or ruler of a territory -
lottery
(n.)game of chance with prize drawings -
low
(n.)small in height or amount -
lower
(v.)reduce in position or level -
loyal
(adj.)faithful and true to someone or something -
lung
(n.)organ for breathing in mammals -
lyric
(n.)poetry with musical rhythm
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magnificent
(adj.)impressively beautiful or grand -
maintain
(v.)keep in good condition or support -
majority
(n.)more than half of a total -
make
(n.)create or form something -
making
(n.)process of creating or producing -
manufacture
(v.)produce goods on a large scale -
manufacturing
(n.)mass production of goods -
map
(v.)visual representation of an area -
marathon
(n.)long-distance running race -
margin
(n.)distance from the edge or border -
marker
(n.)object or sign indicating a position -
martial
(adj.)relating to war or the military -
mass
(n./adj.)large body of matter or people -
massive
(adj.)large and heavy in size -
master
(n./v.)expert or controlling authority -
matching
(adj.)pairing or corresponding items -
mate
(n./v.)partner or friend -
material
(adj.)substance or fabric used to make things -
maximum
(adj./n.)highest possible amount or degree -
mayor
(n.)elected head of a city or town -
means
(n.)methods or resources to achieve something -
measurement
(n.)act of determining size or extent -
mechanic
(n.)specialist in machinery repair -
mechanical
(adj.)relating to machinery or tools -
mechanism
(n.)system of parts working together -
medal
(n.)metal award for achievement -
medication
(n.)drugs used for treatment or relief -
medium
(n.)means or channel of communication -
melt
(v.)becoming liquid through heating -
membership
(n.)belonging to a group or organization -
memorable
(adj.)worth being remembered -
metaphor
(n.)figurative comparison in language -
military
(adj./n.)related to armed forces or war -
miner
(n.)person who extracts minerals from earth -
mineral
(n.)solid natural substance from the earth -
minimum
(adj./n.)smallest amount or degree possible -
minister
(n.)government official or religious leader -
minor
(adj.)lesser or smaller in size or importance -
minority
(n.)smaller group within a larger population -
miserable
(adj.)very unhappy or uncomfortable -
mission
(n.)task or goal assigned to someone -
mistake
(v.)error or wrong action -
mixed
(adj.)combined or various elements together -
mode
(n.)method or way of doing something -
model
(v.)example to follow or shape -
modest
(adj.)humble or not boastful -
modify
(v.)change or alter slightly -
monitor
(n./v.)observe or check closely -
monster
(n.)giant or frightening creature -
monthly
(adj.)occurring or happening each month -
monument
(n.)structure built to honor or remember -
moral
(adj./n.)concerning principles of right and wrong -
moreover
(adv.)besides or in addition to that -
mortgage
(n.)loan for property purchase -
mosque
(n.)Muslim place of worship -
motion
(n.)action or movement -
motivate
(v.)inspire or encourage to act -
motivation
(n.)reason or drive to do something -
motor
(n./adj.)machine producing motion or power -
mount
(v.)climb onto or rise above -
moving
(adj.)causing strong feelings; emotional -
multiple
(adj.)many or various -
multiply
(v.)increase or grow in number -
mysterious
(adj.)something difficult to understand or explain -
myth
(n.)traditional story or legendary tale
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naked
(adj.)without clothes or covering -
narrow
(v.)having a small width; tight -
nasty
(adj.)unpleasant or disgusting -
national
(n.)relating to a country -
navigation
(n.)process of finding a way -
nearby
(adj./adv.)close in distance -
neat
(adj.)tidy or well-organized -
necessity
(n.)essential or needed thing -
negative
(n.)unfavorable or pessimistic -
negotiate
(v.)discuss to reach agreement -
negotiation
(n.)process of discussing terms -
nerve
(n.)courage or strength to face difficulty -
neutral
(adj.)unbiased or not siding -
nevertheless
(adv.)despite that or still -
newly
(adv.)recently or just now -
nightmare
(n.)frightening or disturbing dream -
norm
(n.)standard or usual practice -
notebook
(n.)book for notes or journaling -
notion
(n.)idea or belief -
novelist
(n.)writer of fiction books -
nowadays
(adv.)these days or currently -
numerous
(adj.)many or a lot of -
nursing
(adj.)caring for the sick or injured -
nutrition
(n.)process of nourishing or feeding
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obesity
(n.)excessive body fat -
obey
(v.)comply with rules or orders -
object
(v.)thing or item; oppose or resist -
objective
(n./adj.)goal or unbiased point of view -
obligation
(n.)duty or responsibility -
observation
(n.)act of watching or noticing -
observe
(v.)watch carefully or note -
observer
(n.)person who observes -
obstacle
(n.)barrier or hindrance -
obtain
(v.)get or acquire -
occasionally
(adv.)sometimes or infrequently -
occupation
(n.)job or profession -
occupy
(v.)take up space or engage in activity -
offence
(n.)illegal act or insult -
offend
(v.)cause hurt or upset feelings -
offender
(n.)person who commits a crime -
offensive
(adj.)causing hurt or displeasure -
official
(n.)authorized or recognized person -
ongoing
(adj.)continuing without stopping -
opening
(n.)act of creating an entrance -
openly
(adv.)honestly or publicly -
opera
(n.)dramatic musical performance -
operate
(v.)control or manage machinery -
operator
(n.)person who controls equipment -
opponent
(n.)adversary or rival -
oppose
(v.)stand against or resist -
opposed
(adj.)in disagreement or conflict -
opposition
(n.)resistance or disagreement -
optimistic
(adj.)hopeful or positive outlook -
orchestra
(n.)group of musicians playing together -
organ
(n.)body part or musical instrument -
organic
(adj.)natural or relating to organisms -
origin
(n.)starting point or source -
otherwise
(adv.)in a different way or manner -
outcome
(n.)result of a process or event -
outer
(adj.)external or outside -
outfit
(n.)set of clothing -
outline
(n./v.)general description or plan -
output
(n.)produce or results generated -
outstanding
(adj.)exceptional or remarkable -
overall
(adj./adv.)considering everything -
overcome
(v.)succeed in dealing with -
overnight
(adv.)during the night; suddenly -
overseas
(adv./adj.)in foreign countries -
owe
(v.)be under obligation to pay -
ownership
(n.)legal right to possess -
oxygen
(n.)essential gas for respiration
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pace
(n./v.)speed of movement or progress -
package
(v.)wrapped container for goods -
packet
(n.)small bundled quantity of items -
palm
(n.)the inner surface of the hand -
panel
(n.)flat surface for controlling or display -
panic
(n.)sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety -
parade
(n.)public procession for celebration or display -
parallel
(adj./n.)two lines running side by side -
parliament
(n.)legislative body of a country -
participant
(n.)person taking part in an activity -
participation
(n.)act of taking part in something -
partly
(adv.)partially or to some extent -
partnership
(n.)collaboration between two or more -
passage
(n.)movement through, or a section of text -
passionate
(adj.)showing intense emotion or love -
password
(n.)secret word for access or security -
patience
(n.)ability to wait calmly -
patient
(adj.)person receiving medical treatment -
pause
(v./n.)to temporarily stop or hesitate -
peer
(n.)equal in status or age; to look carefully -
penalty
(n.)punishment for breaking rules -
pension
(n.)regular retirement payment or fund -
perceive
(v.)to become aware of through senses -
perception
(n.)the way one interprets sensory info -
permanent
(adj.)lasting forever or very long -
permanently
(adv.)for all time; forever -
permit
(v./n.)to allow or give permission -
perspective
(n.)a viewpoint or way of seeing things -
phase
(n.)distinct stage in a process -
phenomenon
(n.)rare or extraordinary event -
philosophy
(n.)study of fundamental questions -
pick
(n.)to choose or select from options -
picture
(v.)visual representation or photo -
pile
(n./v.)accumulation of objects stacked up -
pill
(n.)small medicinal tablet or capsule -
pitch
(n.)to throw or level with a slope -
pity
(n.)feeling of compassion or sorrow -
placement
(n.)act of placing or position -
plain
(adj.)simple, not decorated or complicated -
plot
(v.)storyline of a narrative or land piece -
plus
(adj./n./conj.)indicating addition or positive aspect -
pointed
(adj.)having a sharp or tapered end -
popularity
(n.)being well-liked or admired -
portion
(n.)part of a whole amount -
pose
(v.)to hold a position or stance -
position
(v.)location or stance of someone or something -
positive
(n.)optimistic or affirmative -
possess
(v.)to own or have something -
potential
(adj./n.)capacity for future development -
potentially
(adv.)possibly or might happen -
power
(v.)ability to influence or control -
praise
(n./v.)expression of approval or admiration -
precede
(v.)to come before in time or order -
precious
(adj.)highly valued or expensive -
precise
(adj.)exact or accurate -
precisely
(adv.)exactly or accurately -
predictable
(adj.)able to be foreseen or expected -
preference
(n.)favored choice or option -
pregnant
(adj.)carrying a developing fetus -
preparation
(n.)act of getting ready -
presence
(n.)state of being somewhere -
preserve
(v.)to protect or maintain -
price
(v.)amount of money demanded -
pride
(n.)feeling of personal satisfaction -
primarily
(adv.)mainly or chiefly -
prime
(adj.)of the best quality or stage -
principal
(adj.)main or most important -
principle
(n.)fundamental belief or rule -
print
(n.)to produce text or images on paper -
prior
(adj.)earlier in time or order -
priority
(n.)something regarded as more important -
privacy
(n.)condition of being private -
probability
(n.)likelihood of something happening -
probable
(adj.)likely to occur -
procedure
(n.)established method or process -
proceed
(v.)to move forward or continue -
process
(v.)series of actions or steps -
produce
(n.)to create or bring forth -
professional
(n.)skilled in a certain field -
programming
(n.)writing code for computers -
progress
(v.)forward movement or development -
progressive
(adj.)advancing or developing steadily -
prohibit
(v.)to officially forbid or restrict -
project
(v.)planned undertaking or assignment -
promising
(adj.)showing signs of success -
promotion
(n.)advancement or acknowledgment -
prompt
(v.)to encourage or initiate; quick -
proof
(n.)evidence or demonstration of truth -
proportion
(n.)ratio or part of a whole -
proposal
(n.)suggested plan or idea -
propose
(v.)to suggest or present for consideration -
prospect
(n.)outlook or likelihood of success -
protection
(n.)act of keeping safe or shielded -
protein
(n.)essential nutrient for body functions -
protester
(n.)person opposing or demonstrating -
psychological
(adj.)relating to the mind or mental processes -
psychologist
(n.)expert studying mental health -
psychology
(n.)scientific study of the mind -
publication
(n.)printed or digital dissemination -
publicity
(n.)promotion or advertising to attract public attention -
publishing
(n.)the process of producing and distributing books or media -
punk
(n.)a rebellious youth subculture emphasizing individuality -
pupil
(n.)student in a school or educational setting -
purchase
(n./v.)act of buying something -
pure
(adj.)not mixed with any other substances or contaminants -
purely
(adv.)entirely or solely; simply -
pursue
(v.)to follow or chase something or someone -
pursuit
(n.)the act of chasing or pursuing -
puzzle
(n.)a game or problem requiring ingenuity to solve
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questionnaire
(n.)a set of questions for gathering information
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racial
(adj.)relating to race or ethnicity -
racism
(n.)discrimination based on race -
racist
(adj./n.)having discrimination against a race -
radiation
(n.)energy emitted from a source in waves or particles -
rail
(n.)bar of metal used for trains or supports -
random
(adj.)done without method or pattern -
range
(v.)variety or scope of something -
rank
(n./v.)position or level in a hierarchy -
rapid
(adj.)happening quickly -
rapidly
(adv.)at a fast pace -
rat
(n.)a rodent often used in experiments -
rate
(v.)a measure, quantity, or frequency -
rating
(n.)assessment or classification of something -
raw
(adj.)not processed or cooked -
reach
(n.)length or extent of stretching or moving -
realistic
(adj.)closely resembling real life -
reasonable
(adj.)fair and logical -
reasonably
(adv.)to a fair or moderate extent -
rebuild
(v.)to construct again after destruction -
recall
(v.)to remember or bring back to mind -
receiver
(n.)a device that receives signals or signals receiver -
recession
(n.)a period of economic decline -
reckon
(v)to think or suppose -
recognition
(n.)the act of identifying or acknowledging -
recover
(v.)to get better after illness or loss -
recovery
(n.)return to normal or health after difficulty -
recruit
(v./n.)to enlist new members or workers -
recruitment
(n.)process of hiring or enlisting -
reduction
(n.)the act of decreasing or lowering -
referee
(n.)official who oversees a game or contest -
refugee
(n.)a person fleeing danger or persecution -
regard
(v./n.)consideration or respect -
regional
(adj.)relating to a specific area or region -
register
(v./n.)to record information formally -
registration
(n.)the act of recording or enrolling -
regret
(v./n.)feeling sorry or disappointed -
regulate
(v.)to control or manage according to rules -
regulation
(n.)a rule or directive made by authority -
reinforce
(v.)to strengthen or support -
relatively
(adv.)comparatively; in relation to something else -
relevant
(adj.)closely connected or appropriate -
relief
(n.)relief or alleviation from distress -
relieve
(v.)to ease or reduce pain or burden -
relieved
(adj.)free from worry or discomfort -
rely
(v.)to depend on or trust in -
remark
(n./v.)a comment or remark -
remarkable
(adj.)worthy of attention; extraordinary -
remarkably
(adv.)to a noteworthy degree -
reporting
(n.)documenting or presenting news or information -
representative
(n./adj.)a person acting on behalf of others -
reputation
(n.)public opinion about someone's character -
requirement
(n.)something needed or obligatory -
rescue
(v./n.)to save from danger or harm -
reserve
(n./v.)to set aside for future use -
resident
(n./adj.)a person living in a particular place -
resign
(v.)to quit or give up a position -
resist
(v.)to fight against or oppose -
resolution
(n.)a firm decision or intent -
resolve
(v.)to find a solution; to settle -
resort
(n.)to turn to for help or solution -
restore
(v.)to bring back to original condition -
restrict
(v.)to limit or confine -
restriction
(n.)a limiting rule or condition -
retail
(n.)selling goods directly to consumers -
retain
(v.)to keep or hold onto -
retirement
(n.)the period after working life -
reveal
(v.)to make known or show -
revenue
(n.)income generated from business or taxes -
revision
(n.)corrected or improved version -
revolution
(n.)a fundamental change or upheaval -
reward
(n./v.)something given in return for effort or service -
rhythm
(n.)a regular pattern of beats or sounds -
rid
(v.)remove or get rid of -
ridiculous
(adj.)absurd or deserving mockery -
risky
(adj.)having a chance of loss or failure -
rival
(n./adj.)competitor or opponent -
rob
(v.)to steal by force -
robbery
(n.)the act of stealing using force or threat -
rocket
(n.)a vehicle propelled by a rocket engine -
romance
(n.)stories or feelings of love -
root
(n.)base or origin of something -
rose
(n.)a flower or past tense of rise -
roughly
(adv.)approximately or without precision -
round
(n.)shaped like a circle or globe -
routine
(adj.)usual or habitual procedure -
rub
(v.)to apply pressure by rubbing -
rubber
(n./adj.)a material elastic in nature -
ruin
(v./n.)destroy completely or a state of decay -
rural
(adj.)country-based or countryside-related -
rush
(v./n.)move quickly or hurriedly
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sample
(v.)a subset or example of a larger group -
satellite
(n.)an object in space orbiting a planet or star -
satisfaction
(n.)feeling of fulfillment or happiness -
satisfied
(adj.)contentment or fulfillment achieved -
satisfy
(v.)to fulfill needs or desires -
saving
(n.)set aside or conserving resources -
scale
(n.)a measuring device or size range -
scandal
(n.)public outrage caused by immoral actions -
scare
(v./n.)cause fear or anxiety -
scenario
(n.)a possible situation or sequence of events -
schedule
(v.)a planned timetable of activities -
scheme
(n.)a systematic plan or arrangement -
scholar
(n.)a person engaged in academic study or research -
scholarship
(n.)funding or grants for students' education -
scratch
(v./n.)mark or scrape made by scratching -
scream
(v./n.)loud, high-pitched cry -
screen
(v.)protective or display surface for imagery -
screening
(n.)process of evaluating or testing -
seat
(v.)furniture for sitting or designated place -
sector
(n.)distinct part of a larger area -
secure
(v./adj.)free from danger or risk -
seek
(v.)to look for or try to obtain -
seeker
(n.)one who searches or pursues -
select
(v.)pick or choose from options -
selection
(n.)act of choosing or a chosen group -
self
(n.)identity or individual personality -
seminar
(n.)educational meeting or conference -
senior
(adj.)person at an advanced age or rank -
sense
(v.)meaning or awareness; sensory perception -
sensitive
(adj.)easily affected or responsive -
sentence
(v.)grammatical unit expressing a complete thought -
sequence
(n.)order in which things happen -
session
(n.)period of time dedicated to activity -
settle
(v.)to resolve or establish in place -
settler
(n.)person who moves to new land -
severe
(adj.)intense or extreme in severity -
severely
(adv.)to a great degree or extent -
sexy
(adj.)sexually attractive or alluring -
shade
(n.)cool dark area caused by obstruction of light -
shadow
(n.)dark shape cast by block of light -
shallow
(adj.)lacking depth or complexity -
shame
(n.)feeling of guilt or embarrassment -
shape
(v.)external form or outline -
shaped
(adj.)made to have a specific form -
shelter
(n./v.)place providing protection from elements -
shift
(v.)to change position or direction -
ship
(v.)vessel used for transporting goods or people -
shock
(n./v.)sudden upset or surprise -
shocked
(adj.)feeling sudden surprise or distress -
shocking
(adj.)cause of shock or horror -
shooting
(n.)act of firing a gun or taking a photo -
shore
(n.)land along the edge of a body of water -
shortage
(n.)lack of sufficient supply -
shortly
(adv.)in a short time or soon -
shot
(n.)past tense of shoot; a single bullet or film scene -
sibling
(n.)brother or sister -
signature
(n.)personal mark or name used to authorize -
significance
(n.)importance or meaningfulness -
significant
(adj.)noteworthy or consequential -
significantly
(adv.)considerably or importantly -
silence
(n.)absence of noise or sound -
silk
(n.)fine, soft fiber from silkworms -
sincere
(adj.)genuine, heartfelt, honest -
skilled
(adj.)possessing expertise or ability -
skull
(n.)bone structure forming the head -
slave
(n.)person owned and forced to work -
slide
(v./n.)slide along a surface or a sliding movement -
slight
(adj.)small in degree or weight -
slip
(v.)slide unintentionally or for a short distance -
slogan
(n.)short phrase representing an idea or campaign -
slope
(n./v.)inclined surface or angle -
solar
(adj.)relating to the sun or sunlight -
somehow
(adv.)in some way or manner -
sometime
(adv.)at an unspecified future time -
somewhat
(adv.)to a small degree or extent -
sophisticated
(adj.)complex or refined -
soul
(n.)immortal essence of a person -
spare
(adj.)extra or additional; to give away or save -
specialist
(n./adj.)expert in a particular field -
specialize
(v.)to focus on a specific area -
species
(n.)a group of related organisms -
specify
(v.)to state precisely or detail -
spectacular
(adj.)impressive or sensational to view -
spectator
(n.)person watching an event -
speculate
(v.)to form theories without complete proof -
speculation
(n.)conjecture or risky investment -
speed
(v.)rate of movement or action -
spice
(n.)seasoning derived from plants -
spill
(v.)accidentally pour out liquid -
spiritual
(adj.)relating to the soul or religion -
spite
(n.)malicious desire to harm or annoy -
split
(v./n.)to divide into parts or sections -
spoil
(v.)to decay or ruin; to be spoiled -
spokesman
(n.)a male representative speaking publicly -
spokesperson
(n.)official speaker representing a group -
spokeswoman
(n.)female representative speaker -
sponsor
(v./n.)person or organization that supports -
sponsorship
(n.)financial support or backing -
sporting
(adj.)related to sports or physical games -
spot
(v.)small area or mark on surface -
spread
(n.)extend over area or range -
stable
(adj.)not likely to change or move -
stage
(v.)part of process or development -
stall
(n.)standstill or booth for selling goods -
stance
(n.)position or viewpoint -
stand
(n.)be in an upright position -
stare
(v.)look fixedly or vacantly -
starve
(v.)suffer from hunger or lack of food -
status
(n.)relative social or professional position -
steadily
(adv.)at a consistent, slow pace -
steady
(adj.)firm or constant in movement -
steam
(n.)hot vapor or vaporize water -
steel
(n.)strong metal alloy of iron and carbon -
steep
(adj.)rising or falling sharply -
step
(v.)move by lifting foot -
sticky
(adj.)adhesive or tacky substance -
stiff
(adj.)rigid or difficult to bend -
stimulate
(v.)encourage or arouse activity -
stock
(n.)share of ownership or supply of goods -
stream
(n.)flowing body of water or continuous movement -
strengthen
(v.)make stronger or more powerful -
stretch
(v./n.)reach out or extend -
strict
(adj.)firm or uncompromising -
strictly
(adv.)precisely or solely -
strike
(v./n.)hit forcibly or Protest -
stroke
(n.)single movement or touch -
structure
(v.)constructed building or arrangement -
struggle
(v./n.)make strenuous effort or fight -
stuff
(v.)material or substance -
stunning
(adj.)amazingly beautiful or impressive -
subject
(adj.)topic or person under consideration -
submit
(v.)accept or yield or present -
subsequent
(adj.)following in time or order -
subsequently
(adv.)afterward or later -
suburb
(n.)residential area outside city -
suffering
(n.)pain or distress -
sufficient
(adj.)enough or adequate -
sufficiently
(adv.)to an adequate extent -
sum
(n./v.)total amount or sum up -
super
(adj.)beyond or above ordinary -
surgeon
(n.)medical doctor performing surgery -
surgery
(n.)medical operation -
surround
(v.)encircle or enclose -
surrounding
(adj.)area around something -
survey
(v.)inspection or collection of data -
survival
(n.)continuance of life or existence -
survivor
(n.)person who lives through something -
suspect
(v./n.)doubt or believe something is wrong -
suspend
(v.)hang or temporarily stop -
sustainable
(adj.)maintainable or eco-friendly -
swallow
(v.)consume or make go down -
swear
(v.)utter profane or vows -
sweep
(v.)clean or brush with a broom -
switch
(n.)change or shift -
sympathetic
(adj.)feeling compassion or understanding -
sympathy
(n.)feelings of pity or compassion
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tackle
(v.)equipment or deal with a problem -
tag
(n./v.)label or identifier -
tale
(n.)story or narration -
tank
(n.)large container or fighting vehicle -
tap
(v./n.)knock or faucet for water -
target
(v.)aim or goal to reach -
tear
(v./n.)rip or a drop of eye fluid -
technological
(adj.)related to technology -
teens
(n.)youth aged thirteen to nineteen -
temple
(n.)place of worship or side of head -
temporarily
(adv.)for a limited time -
temporary
(adj.)lasting for a short period -
tendency
(n.)inclination or trend -
tension
(n.)mental or physical stress -
term
(v.)word or period of time -
terminal
(n.)end point or computer interface -
terms
(n.)conditions or expressions -
terribly
(adv.)extremely or very badly -
terrify
(v.)frighten greatly -
territory
(n.)area owned or controlled -
terror
(n.)intense fear or horror -
terrorism
(n.)use of violence for political goals -
terrorist
(n.)person who commits terrorism -
testing
(n.)examining or assessing -
textbook
(n.)educational book -
theft
(n.)stealing property -
therapist
(n.)professional who treats mental health -
therapy
(n.)treatment to improve health -
thesis
(n.)supposedly main argument or research -
thorough
(adj.)complete or detailed -
thoroughly
(adv.)completely or meticulously -
threat
(n.)danger or warning of harm -
threaten
(v.)indicate potential harm -
thumb
(n.)short finger on hand -
thus
(adv.)consequently or therefore -
time
(v.)measured in seconds, minutes, hours -
timing
(n.)choosing right moment -
tissue
(n.)group of similar cells -
title
(v.)name of a work or position -
ton
(n.)unit of weight or force -
tone
(n.)quality of sound or attitude -
tonne
(n.)metric unit of mass -
tough
(adj.)difficult or strong -
tournament
(n.)sports competition -
trace
(v.)mark or layout of something, often faint or hidden -
track
(v.)course or path followed by moving object or person -
trading
(n.)buying and selling goods or services for profit -
tragedy
(n.)serious and distressing event causing suffering -
tragic
(adj.)causing deep sadness or distress -
trait
(n.)distinguishing characteristic or feature of someone or something -
transfer
(v./n.)moving from one place or state to another -
transform
(v.)change in form, appearance, or nature -
transition
(n.)process of changing from one state to another -
transmit
(v.)to send or pass from one place or person to another -
transportation
(n.)movement of people or goods from place to place -
trap
(v./n.)device for catching or confining someone or something -
treasure
(n.)valuable item or collection of valuables -
trial
(n.)legal process to determine guilt or innocence -
tribe
(n.)social group sharing common culture and ancestry -
trigger
(v.)button or mechanism that initiates a function -
trillion
(number)number equal to 1,000,000,000,000 -
trip
(v.)journal journey or short travel; stumble or fall -
troop
(n.)soldiers or a group of persons acting together -
tropical
(adj.)relating to warm, humid regions near the equator -
trouble
(v.)difficulty or problem causing concern or distress -
truly
(adv.)in a genuine or authentic manner -
trust
(n./v.)confidence in the honesty or integrity of someone -
try
(n.)make an effort to do or accomplish something -
tsunami
(n.)large sea wave caused by underwater earthquake -
tune
(n.)musical note or melody; adjust for proper sound -
tunnel
(n.)underground passage under the ground or water
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ultimate
(adj.)final or most important; greatest possible -
ultimately
(adv.)eventually or in the end -
unacceptable
(adj.)inadmissible or not tolerable -
uncertainty
(n.)lack of definite knowledge or assurance -
unconscious
(adj.)lacking awareness or conscious control -
undergo
(v.)experience or endure something difficult -
undertake
(v.)commit to do or begin a task or project -
unexpected
(adj.)not predicted or anticipated -
unfold
(v.)spread out or develop over time -
unfortunate
(adj.)regrettable or cause of distress -
unique
(adj.)one of a kind; unlike anything else -
unite
(v.)bring together or combine into one -
unity
(n.)harmony or agreement within a group -
universal
(adj.)applicable everywhere or to all things -
universe
(n.)totality of everything that exists -
unknown
(adj.)not familiar or identified; mysterious -
upper
(adj.)higher in position or level -
upwards
(adv.)toward a higher place or position -
urban
(adj.)relating to cities or town areas -
urge
(v.)intense desire or impulse to do something -
urgent
(adj.)requiring immediate attention or action -
usage
(n.)method or manner of using something -
useless
(adj.)not functional or effective; futile
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valid
(adj.)legally or logically acceptable or sound -
value
(v.)importance, worth, or usefulness of something -
variation
(n.)difference or alteration in form or appearance -
vary
(v.)differ or change in condition or form -
vast
(adj.)enormous or extremely large in size -
venue
(n.)location where an event or gathering takes place -
vertical
(adj.)positioned upright or at right angles to the ground -
very
(adj.)to a high degree or extent -
via
(prep.)by way of or through a route -
victory
(n.)success in a contest or struggle -
viewpoint
(n.)personal perspective or attitude -
violence
(n.)use of physical force causing harm or damage -
virtual
(adj.)having the essence or effect but not actual -
visa
(n.)authorization to enter or stay in a country -
visible
(adj.)easily seen or noticed -
vision
(n.)ability to see or a mental picture of the future -
visual
(adj.)related to seeing or sight -
vital
(adj.)essential for life or operation -
vitamin
(n.)nutritive substance necessary for health -
volume
(n.)amount of space occupied or sound level -
voluntary
(adj.)done freely without coercion -
voting
(n.)casting ballots to choose or decide
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wage
(n.)fixed regular payment for work or services -
wander
(v.)move aimlessly or without direction -
warming
(n.)process of heating or increasing temperature -
way
(adv.)method, or route for reaching a destination -
weakness
(n.)lack of strength or power -
wealth
(n.)abundance of valuable resources or riches -
wealthy
(adj.)possessing a large amount of wealth -
weekly
(adj.)occurring once a week or every week -
weird
(adj.)strange or unusual in appearance or behavior -
welfare
(n.)state of well-being and health -
wheat
(n.)cereal grain used for flour and food -
whereas
(conj.)conjunction comparing two facts or ideas -
wherever
(conj.)in any place or location -
whisper
(v./n.)to speak softly or quietly -
whoever
(pron.)any person regardless of identity -
whom
(pron.)used as object of a verb or preposition -
widely
(adv.)broadly or extensively -
widespread
(adj.)found over a large area or population -
wildlife
(n.)animals and plants in their natural environment -
willing
(adj.)ready or enthusiastic to do something -
wind
(v.)moving air; natural movement of air in atmosphere -
wire
(n.)thin metal strand used for electrical or support purposes -
wisdom
(n.)knowledge and good judgment applied practically -
wise
(adj.)possessing experience and good judgment -
withdraw
(v.)remove or take back something or oneself -
witness
(n./v.)person who sees an event happen -
workforce
(n.)the collective group of workers or employees -
workplace
(n.)location where one performs their job -
workshop
(n.)a room or building in which goods are manufactured or repaired -
worm
(n.)creeping or burrowing invertebrate animals with long, slender soft bodies and no limbs. -
worse
(n.)more severe or serious; of poorer quality -
worst
(n.)most severe or serious; least favorable -
worth
(n.)value or importance of something -
wound
(n./v.)an injury to body tissue -
wrap
(v.)to cover or enclose with a material -
wrist
(n.)joint connecting hand and forearm -
wrong
(n.)not correct or true; incorrect
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yet
(conj.)up to this time; still
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zone
(n.)an area with defined boundaries