Từ vựng bậc B1
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abandonB1
forsake, leave behind
ableB1
(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or au
abnormalB1
not normal
aboardB1
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
absenceB1
the state of being absent
absentB1
not being in a specified place
absoluteB1
perfect or complete or pure
completely and without qualification
absorbB1
become imbued
abstractB1
existing only in the mind
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
abundantB1
present in great quantity
academicB1
associated with academia or an academy
academyB1
a secondary school (usually private)
accentB1
distinctive manner of oral expression
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
accessB1
the right to enter
capable of being reached
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
without advance planning
be present or associated with an event or entity
put in effect
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
accuracyB1
the quality of being near to the true value
accurateB1
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with
with few mistakes
accuseB1
bring an accusation against
accustomB1
make psychologically or physically used (to something)
acheB1
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
the action of accomplishing something
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
acquireB1
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
activeB1
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
actressB1
a female actor
adB1
a public promotion of some product or service
adaptB1
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
one to whom something is addressed
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especi
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
the act of admitting someone to enter
adoptB1
choose and follow
adorableB1
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
advanceB1
a movement forward
adverbB1
the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
of or relating to or functioning as an adverb
advertB1
a public promotion of some product or service
call attention to
adviserB1
an expert who gives advice
advisorB1
an expert who gives advice
aerobicsB1
exercise that increases the need for oxygen
affectB1
have an effect upon
a positive feeling of liking
affordB1
be able to spare or give up
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
agendaB1
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
a large-scale farming enterprise
aidB1
a resource
aimB1
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
airlineB1
a hose that carries air under pressure
alcoholB1
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
characteristic of or containing alcohol
alikeB1
having the same or similar characteristics
allergicB1
characterized by or caused by allergy
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
aloudB1
using the voice
alphabetB1
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
serving or used in place of another
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used info
amazedB1
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
amazingB1
surprising greatly
having a strong desire for success or achievement
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
amountB1
a quantity of money
amusingB1
providing enjoyment
analyseB1
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential fea
analysisB1
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making
analyzeB1
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential fea
angerB1
a strong emotion
angleB1
the space between two lines or planes that intersect
animatedB1
having life or vigor or spirit
the condition of living or the state of being alive
announceB1
make known
a formal public statement
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
annoyedB1
aroused to impatience or anger
annualB1
completing its life cycle within a year
annuallyB1
without missing a year
antB1
social insect living in organized colonies
antiB1
not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
antiqueB1
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
antonymB1
a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which
anxietyB1
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in
with anxiety or apprehension
anyhowB1
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
apeB1
any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
apologyB1
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
apparentB1
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
appealB1
earnest or urgent request
appetiteB1
a feeling of craving something
applaudB1
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
applauseB1
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
the act of bringing something to bear
appointB1
create and charge with a task or function
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
approachB1
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
approvalB1
the formal act of approving
approveB1
give sanction to
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
ariseB1
come into existence
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
armyB1
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
arrangeB1
put into a proper or systematic order
the thing arranged or agreed to
arrestB1
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
arrivalB1
accomplishment of an objective
arrowB1
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
artistB1
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
artisticB1
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
ashamedB1
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
asideB1
on or to one side
aspectB1
a distinct feature or element in a problem
aspirinB1
the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid
assignB1
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
assistB1
give help or assistance
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an e
make a logical or causal connection
assumeB1
take to be the case or to be true
a physicist who studies astronomy
athleticB1
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
atlanticB1
relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean
a particular environment or surrounding influence
atomicB1
of or relating to or comprising atoms
attachB1
cause to be attached
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
attainB1
to gain with effort
attendB1
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
attractB1
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical
the force by which one object attracts another
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
functioning in a supporting capacity
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
avenueB1
a line of approach
awareB1
(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or rea
having knowledge of
awesomeB1
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
awkwardB1
causing inconvenience
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a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home
backacheB1
an ache localized in the back
backpackB1
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
a hiker who wears a backpack
carrying something in a pack on the back
baconB1
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked
baggageB1
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
bakerB1
someone who bakes commercially
bakeryB1
a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or so
balanceB1
a state of equilibrium
baldB1
with no effort to conceal
bandageB1
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
bangB1
a vigorous blow
bareB1
completely unclothed
barelyB1
only a very short time before
barkB1
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody
barmanB1
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
barrelB1
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
basementB1
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level
basinB1
a bowl-shaped vessel
basisB1
a relation that provides the foundation for something
batheB1
cleanse the entire body
battleB1
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
beardB1
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
beastB1
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
beatB1
a regular route for a sentry or policeman
in a beautiful manner
beaverB1
the soft brown fur of the beaver
bedsideB1
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
behalfB1
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather
behaveB1
behave in a certain manner
beliefB1
any cognitive content held as true
belovedB1
dearly loved
beneathB1
in or to a place that is lower
benefitB1
financial assistance in time of need
bentB1
fixed in your purpose
betB1
maintain with or as if with a bet
using or knowing two languages
binB1
a container
the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
biologyB1
the science that studies living organisms
bishopB1
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative auth
bitterB1
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
bleedB1
lose blood from one's body
blendB1
an occurrence of thorough mixing
blessB1
give a benediction to
blessingB1
the formal act of approving
blindB1
unable to see
blogB1
a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their persona
bloggerB1
a person who keeps and updates a blog
blushB1
a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
boastB1
speaking of yourself in superlatives
boldB1
fearless and daring
boldlyB1
with boldness, in a bold manner
bombB1
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
bondB1
an electrical force linking atoms
bookingB1
employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period o
boomB1
a deep prolonged loud noise
bootB1
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
borderB1
a line that indicates a boundary
boreB1
cause to be bored
boredomB1
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
bounceB1
the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
boundB1
confined by bonds
bowB1
a knot with two loops and loose ends
boxingB1
fighting with the fists
braceletB1
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped a
a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and
brassB1
an alloy of copper and zinc
bravelyB1
in a courageous manner
a productive insight
breastB1
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
breathB1
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
breedB1
a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
breedingB1
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
brickB1
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln
briefB1
of short duration or distance
brieflyB1
for a short time
brightlyB1
with brightness
broadB1
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
message that is transmitted by radio or television
broccoliB1
plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds
bronzeB1
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
bubbleB1
a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
buddyB1
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
builderB1
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
bullB1
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
bulletB1
a projectile that is fired from a gun
bulletinB1
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publicatio
bumpB1
knock against with force or violence
bunchB1
a grouping of a number of similar things
burdenB1
an onerous or difficult concern
bureauB1
an administrative unit of government
burglarB1
a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
burningB1
of immediate import
burstB1
the act of exploding or bursting
bustB1
ruin completely
butcherB1
a retailer of meat
buyerB1
a person who buys
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cabbageB1
any of various types of cabbage
cabinB1
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
cageB1
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
make a mathematical calculation or computation
the procedure of calculating
an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
calfB1
young of domestic cattle
callerB1
a social or business visitor
calmB1
not agitated
calmnessB1
steadiness of mind under stress
camelB1
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
campsiteB1
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
canalB1
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of
cancelB1
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
cancerB1
any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division
candleB1
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
cannedB1
recorded for broadcast
canteenB1
a flask for carrying water
capableB1
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
capacityB1
capability to perform or produce
capsuleB1
a small container
captureB1
the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
careerB1
the particular occupation for which you are trained
carelessB1
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness
without care or concern
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
carpetB1
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or
carriageB1
a railcar where passengers ride
cartonB1
the quantity contained in a carton
casualB1
marked by blithe unconcern
place into or assign to a category
place into or assign to a category
categoryB1
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
cattleB1
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
cautionB1
the trait of being cautious
cautiousB1
showing careful forethought
caveB1
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from t
a widely known person
cellB1
any small compartment
centralB1
serving as an essential component
ceremonyB1
a formal event performed on a special occasion
the state of being certain
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
championB1
someone who has won first place in a competition
channelB1
a path over which electrical signals can pass
chaosB1
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
be characteristic of
typical or distinctive
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
chargeB1
an impetuous rush toward someone or something
chariotB1
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
charityB1
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any parti
charmB1
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
chaseB1
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
checkoutB1
the act of inspecting or verifying
cheerfulB1
being full of or promoting cheer
chemistB1
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
the science of matter
cherishB1
be fond of
chiefB1
most important element
choirB1
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
chokeB1
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
chuckleB1
a soft partly suppressed laugh
circularB1
having a circular shape
circusB1
a travelling company of entertainers
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
civilB1
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development an
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal a
of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and
classifyB1
arrange or order by classes or categories
cliffB1
a steep high face of rock
climateB1
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
climberB1
a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
clinicB1
a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists
clipB1
a metal frame or container holding cartridges
closelyB1
in a close relation or position in time or space
coalB1
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carbonife
coastalB1
of or relating to a coast
codB1
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
coffinB1
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
collapseB1
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
collarB1
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
a journalist who writes editorials
a collection of things that have been combined
combineB1
have or possess in combination
comedianB1
a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
comedyB1
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
cometB1
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass
comfortB1
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
commaB1
a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the gr
commandB1
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
commentB1
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial e
commitB1
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
commonlyB1
under normal conditions
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
the act of examining resemblances
competeB1
compete for something
involving competition or competitiveness
the contestant you hope to defeat
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used info
complexB1
complicated in structure
make more complicated
difficult to analyze or understand
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
composeB1
form the substance of
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each
compoundB1
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
a middle way between two extremes
the strength of a solution
conceptB1
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
concludeB1
decide by reasoning
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
conductB1
manner of acting or controlling yourself
freedom from doubt
confirmB1
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or th
conflictB1
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
causing confusion or disorientation
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
say something to someone that expresses praise
connectB1
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or
a connecting shape
conquerB1
to put down by force or authority
intentionally conceived
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other cha
resistant to change
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
the process of giving careful thought to something
a speech sound that is not a vowel
without variation or change, in every case
form or compose
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
make by combining materials and parts
the act of constructing something
consumeB1
eat immoderately
consumerB1
a person who uses goods or services
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
containB1
include or contain
contentB1
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
occurring without interruption
seemingly without interruption
continuing in time or space without interruption
at every point
contraryB1
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
bestow a quality on
the part played by a person in bringing about a result
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
conveyB1
make known
convinceB1
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or a
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake
cottonB1
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
coughB1
a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages
councilB1
a body serving in an administrative capacity
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
counterB1
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
too numerous to be counted
countyB1
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of loc
courageB1
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
possessing or displaying courage
marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
craftB1
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
crashB1
a loud resonant repeating noise
creatorB1
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
criminalB1
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
crisisB1
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
criticB1
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of wor
criticalB1
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
cropB1
the yield from plants in a single growing season
crossingB1
traveling across
a community of people smaller than a village
crowB1
black birds having a raucous call
cruelB1
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
crushB1
leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
cucumberB1
a melon vine of the genus Cucumis
foster the growth of
culturalB1
of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors
cureB1
a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
a state in which you want to learn more about something
curiousB1
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
curlyB1
(of hair) having curls or waves
currencyB1
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
currentB1
occurring in or belonging to the present time
at this time or period
an integrated course of academic studies
curtainB1
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
curveB1
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
cushionB1
a mechanical damper
customsB1
money collected under a tariff
cvB1
a summary of your academic and work history
cycleB1
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
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daisyB1
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flo
damageB1
the occurrence of a change for the worse
damagedB1
harmed or injured or spoiled
dampB1
slightly wet
in a dangerous manner
dareB1
take upon oneself
darknessB1
absence of light or illumination
datingB1
use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
dazeB1
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens a
dazzleB1
brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily
deadlineB1
the point in time at which something must be completed
deadlyB1
causing or capable of causing death
deafB1
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
dealerB1
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
debrisB1
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
debtB1
the state of owing something (especially money)
decisionB1
the act of making up your mind about something
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
declareB1
state emphatically and authoritatively
declineB1
change toward something smaller or lower
decreaseB1
a change downward
dedicateB1
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
deedB1
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of propert
defeatB1
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
defenceB1
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated
defendB1
argue or speak in defense of
defenderB1
a person who cares for persons or property
defenseB1
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential e
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
defineB1
determine the essential quality of
definiteB1
precise
without question and beyond doubt
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
deleteB1
remove or make invisible
delicateB1
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing
delightB1
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
greatly pleased
greatly pleasing or entertaining
deliverB1
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
deliveryB1
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
demandB1
an urgent or peremptory request
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by thei
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or soci
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
a show or display
denyB1
declare untrue
departB1
move away from a place into another direction
a specialized division of a large organization
the act of departing
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
depositB1
the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
lower than previously
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a desponde
depriveB1
take away possessions from someone
depthB1
the extent downward or backward or inward
deriveB1
reason by deduction
deserveB1
be worthy or deserving
designerB1
a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishi
desireB1
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
despairB1
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
despiteB1
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be r
causing destruction or much damage
a police officer who investigates crimes
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calcu
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
making light of
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
deviceB1
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
devotionB1
feelings of ardent love
diagramB1
a drawing intended to explain how something works
dialB1
the face of a timepiece
dialogB1
a conversation between two persons
dialogueB1
a conversation between two persons
diameterB1
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connect
diaperB1
garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at t
differB1
be different
digitalB1
displaying numbers rather than scale positions
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
diligentB1
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
dioxideB1
an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
directlyB1
without deviation
dirtB1
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental
disableB1
make unable to perform a certain action
disabledB1
incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realize
disasterB1
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
discB1
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove
the state of being tense and feeling pain
discountB1
the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
try to prevent
the act of discovering something
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
diseaseB1
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
highly offensive
a machine for washing dishes
diskB1
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
dissolveB1
become weaker
distanceB1
the property created by the space between two objects or points
distantB1
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
a discrimination between things as different and distinct
clear to the mind
mark as different
administer or bestow, as in small portions
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or th
districtB1
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
diveB1
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
diverB1
someone who works underwater
diverseB1
many and different
divineB1
emanating from God
divingB1
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
divorcedB1
of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved
djB1
a person who announces and plays popular recorded music
docB1
a licensed medical practitioner
documentB1
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
dolphinB1
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially aro
dotB1
a very small circular shape
downwardB1
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
dozeB1
a light fitful sleep
dozenB1
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
dragB1
pull, as against a resistance
dramaticB1
suitable to or characteristic of drama
drownB1
cover completely or make imperceptible
drunkB1
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
dudeB1
an informal form of address for a man
dullB1
lacking in liveliness or animation
dumpB1
a coarse term for defecation
dustbinB1
a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
dustyB1
covered with a layer of dust
dutyB1
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
duvetB1
a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider
dynastyB1
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
E
eagerB1
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
earacheB1
an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
earnestB1
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
easternB1
lying toward or situated in the east
not hurried or forced
characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment
ecologyB1
the environment as it relates to living organisms
economicB1
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of materia
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and
economyB1
the system of production and distribution and consumption
a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physic
ecstasyB1
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
edgeB1
the boundary of a surface
editionB1
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
educateB1
give an education to
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
elbowB1
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the
electionB1
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
relating to or concerned with electricity
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
electronB1
an elementary particle with negative charge
of or relating to electronics
elementB1
an abstract part of something
terminate, end, or take out
cause to be embarrassed
feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
emergeB1
come out into view, as from concealment
emotionB1
any strong feeling
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
in an emotional manner
emperorB1
the male ruler of an empire
emphasisB1
special importance or significance
to stress, single out as important
empireB1
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress
the state of being employed or having a job
enableB1
render capable or able for some task
encloseB1
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
a minor short-term fight
the expression of approval and support
giving courage or confidence or hope
a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topic
a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topic
endangerB1
pose a threat to
endlessB1
tiresomely long
endureB1
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
enemyB1
an opposing military force
engageB1
carry out or participate in an activity
engagedB1
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
engineB1
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
affording satisfaction or pleasure
the pleasure felt when having a good time
enquiryB1
an instance of questioning
enrichB1
make better or improve in quality
ensureB1
make certain of
provide entertainment for
a person who tries to please or amuse
a feeling of excitement
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
having or showing great excitement and interest
entireB1
constituting the full quantity or extent
entirelyB1
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used info
entryB1
an item inserted in a written record
of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings
someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution
equalB1
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
equalityB1
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
equallyB1
to the same degree (often followed by `as')
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
eraB1
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
essenceB1
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
absolutely necessary
the act of forming or establishing something
estimateB1
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
eternalB1
continuing forever or indefinitely
eternityB1
time without end
evenlyB1
in equal amounts or shares
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
evidentB1
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
exactB1
marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
examineB1
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential fea
examinerB1
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
the quality of excelling
excessB1
a quantity much larger than is needed
with excitement
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
not divided or shared with others
drained of energy or effectiveness
the state or fact of existing
exitB1
an opening that permits escape or release
expandB1
extend in one or more directions
expenseB1
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opp
having experience
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
to travel for the purpose of discovery
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
exposeB1
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
extendB1
extend in scope or range or area
in a widespread way
extentB1
the point or degree to which something extends
extinctB1
no longer in existence
no longer active
beyond what is ordinary or usual
extremeB1
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
eyesightB1
normal use of the faculty of vision
F
facilityB1
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particul
fadeB1
become less clearly visible or distinguishable
failureB1
an act that fails
faintB1
deficient in magnitude
faithfulB1
steadfast in affection or allegiance
fakeB1
fraudulent
fallenB1
having dropped by the force of gravity
fantasyB1
imagination unrestricted by reality
farawayB1
very far away in space or time
farewellB1
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
farmingB1
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
farmlandB1
a rural area where farming is practiced
fartherB1
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used
farthestB1
to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `f
cause to be interested or curious
being or in accordance with current social fashions
fastenB1
cause to be firmly attached
encouraging or approving or pleasing
encouraging or approving or pleasing
faxB1
duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
feastB1
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
fellowB1
a boy or man
ferryB1
a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on
festiveB1
offering fun and gaiety
fetchB1
go or come after and bring or take back
in a feverish manner
fifthB1
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
fillingB1
any material that fills a space or container
filterB1
device that removes something from whatever passes through it
financeB1
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
involving financial matters
findingB1
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calcu
fingerB1
any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires
fireworkB1
(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with co
firmB1
marked by firm determination or resolution
firmlyB1
with resolute determination
fitnessB1
the quality of being suitable
flashB1
tastelessly showy
flavorB1
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on peo
flavourB1
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on peo
flockB1
a church congregation guided by a pastor
flowB1
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
fluB1
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
fluentB1
smooth and unconstrained in movement
fluentlyB1
in a fluent manner
flunkB1
fail to get a passing grade
fluteB1
a high-pitched woodwind instrument
foldB1
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
folkB1
people in general (often used in the plural)
fondB1
having or displaying warmth or affection
fondnessB1
a predisposition to like something
foolishB1
devoid of good sense or judgment
footB1
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
excluded from use or mention
forecastB1
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
foreheadB1
the part of the face above the eyes
forgiveB1
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
formalB1
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g.
formallyB1
with official authorization
formatB1
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for
formerB1
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or
formulaB1
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
forthB1
from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
a period of fourteen consecutive days
having unexpected good fortune
the basis on which something is grounded
fountainB1
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
fragmentB1
a piece broken off or cut off of something else
freelyB1
in a free manner
freezerB1
electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored
the number of occurrences within a given time period
frequentB1
coming at short intervals or habitually
many times at short intervals
freshmanB1
a first-year undergraduate
a feeling of liking for another person
frightB1
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually
frostB1
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
frozenB1
turned into ice
disappointingly unsuccessful
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your g
fuelB1
a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
fundB1
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
funeralB1
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
furB1
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
furnishB1
give something useful or necessary to
in addition
furthestB1
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more
fussB1
an excited state of agitation
G
gainB1
a quantity that is added
gallB1
an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted sadd
gallonB1
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
gaolB1
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody
gapB1
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
the cultivation of plants
garmentB1
an article of clothing
gayB1
bright and pleasant
geeB1
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity
geneB1
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain
generalB1
applying to all or most members of a category or group
usually
generateB1
bring into existence
generousB1
willing to give and share unstintingly
geneticB1
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
by genetic mechanisms
geneticsB1
the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
a man of refinement
of or relating to the science of geography
study of the earth's surface
geologyB1
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
gestureB1
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
giantB1
of great mass
giftedB1
endowed with talent or talents
giggleB1
a foolish or nervous laugh
gingerB1
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike ste
giraffeB1
tallest living quadruped
glanceB1
a quick look
glideB1
a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
glimpseB1
a quick look
glintB1
a momentary flash of light
globalB1
involving the entire earth
gloriousB1
having or deserving or conferring glory
gloryB1
a state of high honor
the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
goddessB1
a female deity
golferB1
someone who plays the game of golf
goodnessB1
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
gorgeousB1
dazzlingly beautiful
gorillaB1
largest anthropoid ape
gossipB1
light informal conversation for social occasions
governB1
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage
governorB1
the head of a state government
gownB1
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, of
grabB1
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
gracefulB1
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
the successful completion of a program of study
grantB1
any monetary aid
graphB1
a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with
graphicB1
written or drawn or engraved
graphicsB1
photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
graveB1
death of a person
gravyB1
a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat t
a building with glass walls and roof
greetingB1
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on mee
grillB1
a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill
groomB1
a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
groupingB1
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
growthB1
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically
a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet c
guidanceB1
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
guideB1
someone employed to conduct others
guiltB1
the state of having committed an offense
guiltyB1
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
a musician who plays the guitar
gymB1
athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agi
H
habitatB1
the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
someone who cuts or beautifies hair
hammerB1
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
handballB1
a small rubber ball used in playing the game of handball
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accesso
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to ag
something written by hand
handyB1
easy to reach
hangB1
a special way of doing something
hangingB1
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
harborB1
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
harbourB1
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
hardshipB1
a state of misfortune or affliction
harnessB1
a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the bo
hastyB1
excessively quick
hatchB1
the production of young from an egg
hatredB1
the emotion of intense dislike
hauntB1
a frequently visited place
havenB1
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
hazardB1
a source of danger
headlineB1
the heading or caption of a newspaper article
healB1
heal or recover
healingB1
tending to cure or restore to health
hearingB1
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose
heartyB1
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
heaterB1
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
heavenB1
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
heavenlyB1
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
heelB1
the bottom of a shoe or boot
heightB1
the vertical dimension of extension
helmetB1
armor plate that protects the head
helplessB1
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
herdB1
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that a
hesitateB1
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
hiddenB1
not accessible to view
the most interesting or memorable part
highlyB1
to a high degree or extent
hipB1
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
hireB1
engage or hire for work
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
historicB1
belonging to the past
of or relating to the study of history
hivB1
infection by the human immunodeficiency virus
holyB1
belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
homelessB1
without nationality or citizenship
honestB1
not disposed to cheat or defraud
honestlyB1
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case
honestyB1
the quality of being honest
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
hopB1
the act of hopping
hopefulB1
having or manifesting hope
with hope
hopelessB1
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
horizonB1
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
hornB1
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow thro
horribleB1
provoking horror
horrifyB1
fill with apprehension or alarm
hostelB1
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
a social unit living together
the work of cleaning and running a house
hugeB1
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
humanityB1
the quality of being humane
humidB1
containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
humorB1
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke
humorousB1
full of or characterized by humor
humourB1
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
hungerB1
a physiological need for food
huntB1
Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
in a hurried or hasty manner
hutB1
temporary military shelter
I
identityB1
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
idiomB1
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
idolB1
a material effigy that is worshipped
ignoreB1
refuse to acknowledge
in an illegal manner
illnessB1
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
make lighter or brighter
not based on fact
imitateB1
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
of the present time and place
without delay or hesitation
migrate to a new environment
migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a
impairB1
make worse or less effective
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
making a strong or vivid impression
improperB1
not suitable or right or appropriate
a change for the better
incidentB1
a single distinct event
incomeB1
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
not correct
advancing in amount or intensity
beyond belief or understanding
not easy to believe
free from external control and constraint
indirectB1
having intervening factors or persons or influences
not in a forthright manner
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
indoorsB1
within a building
of or relating to or resulting from industry
industryB1
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
incapable of being avoided or prevented
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic mic
the uninflected form of the verb
informB1
impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
a component of a mixture or compound
a person who inhabits a particular place
inhaleB1
draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
initialB1
occurring at the beginning
at the beginning
injectB1
give an injection to
injuryB1
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
inkB1
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
being deepest within the self
innocentB1
free from evil or guilt
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
inquiryB1
a search for knowledge
insaneB1
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
inscribeB1
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
insightB1
clear or deep perception of a situation
insistB1
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
a formal or official examination
inspireB1
heighten or intensify
instalB1
set up for use
installB1
set up for use
instanceB1
an occurrence of something
an association organized to promote art or science or education
a message describing how something is to be done
a person whose occupation is teaching
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss
intendB1
have in mind as a purpose
intenseB1
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
characterized by a high degree or intensity
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
with intention
interactB1
act together or towards others or with others
a mutual or reciprocal action
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
the act of suspending activity temporarily
internalB1
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
throughout the world
make a break in
intervalB1
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
a person who is interviewed
the act of beginning something new
invasionB1
the act of invading
investB1
make an investment
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in somet
against your will
involveB1
connect closely and often incriminatingly
involvedB1
connected by participation or association or use
ironB1
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element
ironingB1
garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
irritateB1
cause annoyance in
isleB1
a small island
a state of separation between persons or groups
ivoryB1
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants
J
jadeB1
a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish
jailB1
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody
jarB1
a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
jazzB1
empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk
jealousB1
showing extreme cupidity
jewelB1
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
jogB1
a sharp change in direction
joggingB1
running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise
jointB1
united or combined
journalB1
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
a writer for newspapers and magazines
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
judgmentB1
an opinion formed by judging something
jugB1
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
juicyB1
full of juice
jumperB1
a person who jumps
jungleB1
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
justiceB1
the quality of being just or fair
K
kettleB1
a metal pot for stewing or boiling
keyboardB1
device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesett
killingB1
an event that causes someone to die
kindnessB1
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
kittenB1
young domestic cat
knitB1
make (textiles) by knitting
L
labB1
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
ladderB1
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs
lambB1
young sheep
landlordB1
a landowner who leases to others
largelyB1
in large part
lastingB1
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
someone who arrives late
latelyB1
in the recent past
laughterB1
the sound of laughing
launchB1
a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
lawfulB1
conformable to or allowed by law
layB1
put into a certain place or abstract location
layerB1
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
the activity of leading
leadingB1
indicating the most important performer or role
leagueB1
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
leanB1
lacking excess flesh
leapB1
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
lectureB1
a speech that is open to the public
legalB1
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
legallyB1
by law
lengthB1
the linear extent in space from one end to the other
lessenB1
decrease in size, extent, or range
lettuceB1
informal terms for money
liarB1
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
liberateB1
give equal rights to
the act of liberating someone or something
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
lifelongB1
continuing through life
liftB1
the act of giving temporary assistance
lighterB1
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
lightlyB1
without good reason
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied
likenessB1
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
limitB1
the greatest possible degree of something
a principle that limits the extent of something
limitedB1
small in range or scope
limpB1
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
linkB1
the means of connection between things linked in series
liquidB1
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid
literaryB1
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
creative writing of recognized artistic value
liverB1
large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right p
loafB1
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
locateB1
discover the location of
locationB1
a point or extent in space
lodgeB1
English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of rad
logB1
a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
logicB1
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
logoB1
a company emblem or device
lorryB1
a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
lossB1
something that is lost
lotteryB1
something that is regarded as a chance event
loudB1
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud en
lovinglyB1
with fondness
loyalB1
steadfast in allegiance or duty
loyaltyB1
the quality of being loyal
luggageB1
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
lungB1
either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates
luxuryB1
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
M
magicalB1
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
magicianB1
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
characterized by grandeur
mailboxB1
a private box for delivery of mail
mainB1
most important element
maintainB1
keep in a certain state, position, or activity
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
majorityB1
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two pa
the act of managing something
mankindB1
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
mapleB1
wood of any of various maple trees
marbleB1
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish
marineB1
of or relating to the sea
markedB1
strongly marked
marriageB1
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorc
mashB1
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
massB1
formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole
massiveB1
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
a person skilled in mathematics
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and
maximumB1
the greatest or most complete or best possible
mayorB1
the head of a city government
having a meaning or purpose
at the same time but in another place
measureB1
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
mechanicB1
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
meditateB1
reflect deeply on a subject
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjec
the largest inland sea
mediumB1
around the middle of a scale of evaluation
meltB1
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
the body of members of an organization or group
worth remembering
memoriseB1
commit to memory
memorizeB1
commit to memory
mendB1
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
mentalB1
involving the mind or an intellectual process
mentallyB1
in your mind
merchantB1
a businessperson engaged in retail trade
mereB1
being nothing more than specified
merelyB1
and nothing more
messB1
a state of confusion and disorderliness
messyB1
dirty and disorderly
mildB1
moderate in type or degree or effect or force
mileB1
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet
mineralB1
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite che
minimiseB1
represent as less significant or important
minimizeB1
make small or insignificant
minimumB1
the least possible
minorB1
of lesser importance or stature or rank
minorityB1
a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of whic
minusB1
an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculate
miracleB1
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
mischiefB1
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
very unhappy
miseryB1
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
misleadB1
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
missionB1
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious wor
mistyB1
filled or abounding with fog or mist
putting the wrong interpretation on
modalB1
an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality
modemB1
(from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting
moderateB1
being within reasonable or average limits
modifyB1
make less severe or harsh or extreme
moistureB1
wetness caused by water
moleculeB1
(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
monitorB1
someone who supervises (an examination)
monkB1
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and
monsterB1
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
monthlyB1
of or occurring or payable every month
monumentB1
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
moralB1
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behav
moreoverB1
in addition
mosquitoB1
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck
mossB1
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
the country where you were born
not in physical motion
motivateB1
give an incentive for action
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired go
motiveB1
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired go
motorB1
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so impart
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
mottoB1
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
mountB1
a lightweight horse kept for riding only
mournB1
feel sadness
movementB1
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
mudB1
water soaked soil
muleB1
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse
murdererB1
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing
muscleB1
one of the contractile organs of the body
mustardB1
any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
mutualB1
common to or shared by two or more parties
mythB1
a traditional story accepted as history
N
nailB1
horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
nakedB1
completely unclothed
napB1
a period of time spent sleeping
narrateB1
provide commentary for a film, for example
consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story
narrowB1
not wide
nastyB1
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
one who loves and defends his or her country
as might be expected
nearbyB1
close at hand
necklaceB1
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck a
nectarB1
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
needleB1
the leaf of a conifer
discuss the terms of an arrangement
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
a surrounding or nearby region
a surrounding or nearby region
nephewB1
a son of your brother or sister
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
nessB1
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
networkB1
an interconnected system of things or people
neutralB1
having no personal preference
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
newbornB1
recently born
newcomerB1
any new participant in some activity
newlyB1
very recently
nicknameB1
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name
nieceB1
a daughter of your brother or sister
the entertainment available to people seeking nighttime diversion
nodB1
a sign of assent or salutation or command
noisilyB1
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
noneB1
a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
nonsenseB1
a message that seems to convey no meaning
normallyB1
under normal conditions
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
northernB1
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) t
situated in or oriented toward the northwest
situated in or oriented toward the northwest
capable or worthy of being perceived
notionB1
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
known widely and usually unfavorably
novelistB1
one who writes novels
nowhereB1
not anywhere
nuclearB1
(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
nucleusB1
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reprodu
numerousB1
amounting to a large indefinite number
nutrientB1
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tiss
(physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished
of or providing nourishment
O
objectB1
a tangible and visible entity
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
undistorted by emotion or personal bias
the act of making and recording a measurement
observeB1
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
obstacleB1
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmount
obtainB1
come into possession of
obviousB1
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
occasionB1
an event that occurs at a critical time
occurring from time to time
now and then or here and there
occupyB1
keep busy with
occurB1
come to pass
oceanB1
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
violating or tending to violate or offend against
in an official role
oilyB1
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
onstageB1
situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience
openingB1
an open or empty space in or between things
the state of being in effect or being operative
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
oppressB1
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
the act of subjugating by cruelty
optionB1
the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price
oralB1
using speech rather than writing
orbitB1
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including strin
orderlyB1
devoid of violence or disruption
ordinaryB1
not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree
organB1
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is speci
organicB1
relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpo
organismB1
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independ
a group of people who work together
originB1
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
in other respects or ways
outdoorB1
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
outdoorsB1
outside a building
outerB1
being on the outside or further from a center
outlawB1
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
outlineB1
the line that appears to bound an object
distinguished from others in excellence
outwardB1
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
outweighB1
be heavier than
overcomeB1
win a victory over
extremely joyful
lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
so strong as to be irresistible
overworkB1
the act of working too much or too long
oweB1
be obliged to pay or repay
owingB1
owed as a debt
oxygenB1
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless n
P
paceB1
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
packageB1
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
packingB1
any material used especially to protect something
paddleB1
small wooden bat with a flat surface
paidB1
marked by the reception of pay
painB1
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
painfulB1
causing physical or psychological pain
paleB1
very light colored
palmB1
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fal
paradiseB1
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
paralyseB1
make powerless and unable to function
paralyzeB1
make powerless and unable to function
parcelB1
a wrapped container
parentalB1
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
parkingB1
space in which vehicles can be parked
parrotB1
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and t
partialB1
being or affecting only a part
someone who takes part in an activity
share in something
a non-finite form of the verb
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
passionB1
a strong feeling or emotion
passiveB1
lacking in energy or will
passportB1
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
passwordB1
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
patienceB1
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
patrolB1
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
patternB1
a perceptual structure
pauseB1
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
peanutB1
underground pod of the peanut vine
peculiarB1
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
not having enough money to pay for necessities
pennyB1
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom
percentB1
a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
for a long time without essential change
permitB1
consent to, give permission
as yourself
persuadeB1
win approval or support for
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
phantomB1
something apparently sensed but having no physical reality
pharmacyB1
the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines,
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reason
a specialist in philosophy
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or schoo
phoenixB1
the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona
a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work
phraseB1
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent
physicsB1
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
pieB1
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
pietyB1
righteousness by virtue of being pious
pillowB1
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
pinB1
a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tu
pipeB1
a tube with a small bowl at one end
pitB1
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
plainB1
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
platformB1
a raised horizontal surface
in a cheerful manner
plugB1
blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
poetB1
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
poetryB1
literature in metrical form
poisonB1
any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
having the qualities or effects of a poison
poleB1
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
policyB1
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
politelyB1
in a polite manner
a leader engaged in civil administration
politicsB1
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil
pondB1
a small lake
popcornB1
corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat
porkB1
meat from a domestic hog or pig
portB1
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a c
positiveB1
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
extremely
possessB1
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
the act of having and controlling property
serving to express or indicate possession
a future prospect or potential
postcardB1
a card for sending messages by post without an envelope
postmanB1
a man who delivers the mail
potB1
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep
existing in possibility
potteryB1
ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
poundB1
16 ounces avoirdupois
povertyB1
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
powderB1
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles
concerned with actual use or practice
praiseB1
an expression of approval and commendation
prayerB1
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration
preciousB1
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
a strong liking
prefixB1
an affix that is added in front of the word
pregnantB1
carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
preparedB1
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a pr
directions prescribed beforehand
presenceB1
the state of being present
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
preserveB1
keep or maintain in unaltered condition
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
pressB1
the state of demanding notice or attention
previousB1
just preceding something else in time or order
priestB1
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer
for the most part
belonging to an early stage of technical development
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis
prisonB1
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for puni
prisonerB1
a person who is confined
privacyB1
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
prizeB1
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for wi
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur
proceedB1
continue talking
processB1
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
proclaimB1
declare formally
the act of procrastinating
producerB1
someone who manufactures something
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
the body of people in a learned occupation
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
progressB1
gradual improvement or growth or development
a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
promoteB1
contribute to the progress or growth of
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institu
pronounB1
a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
proofB1
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
properlyB1
in the right manner
propertyB1
something owned
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude o
proposalB1
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
proposeB1
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
in fortunate circumstances financially
protectB1
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
the activity of protecting someone or something
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
protestB1
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
proudB1
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-wor
proveB1
be shown or be found to be
proverbB1
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience tha
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
pubB1
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms
publiclyB1
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public
a firm in the publishing business
pulloverB1
a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
pumpB1
a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
punishB1
impose a penalty on
the act of punishing
pupilB1
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
puppyB1
a young dog
pureB1
free of extraneous elements of any kind
purifyB1
remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the
purseB1
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (esp
puzzleB1
a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
Q
quakeB1
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground mov
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or posi
qualifyB1
prove capable or fit
quantityB1
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
a form containing a set of questions
queueB1
a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
R
raceB1
any competition
racialB1
of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
rageB1
a feeling of intense anger
railB1
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
railroadB1
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of t
railwayB1
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of t
rainfallB1
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
a forest with heavy annual rainfall
rankB1
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one
rapidB1
done or occurring in a brief period of time
rapidlyB1
with rapid movements
rareB1
not widely known
rarelyB1
not often
woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that sep
rationB1
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
rationalB1
consistent with or based on or using reason
razorB1
edge tool used in shaving
reactB1
show a response or a reaction to something
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
realityB1
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
put into a new order or arrangement
showing reason or sound judgment
rebuildB1
build again
recallB1
a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as f
the manner in which something is greeted
reciteB1
recite in elocution
reclaimB1
claim back
show approval or appreciation of
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
push for something
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
recoverB1
get or find back
recoveryB1
return to an original state
the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new produc
reduceB1
cut down on
the act of decreasing or reducing something
reefB1
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
refereeB1
(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
refundB1
money returned to a payer
refusalB1
the act of refusing
refuseB1
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
regainB1
get or find back
regardB1
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
regionB1
the extended spatial location of something
regionalB1
characteristic of a region
registerB1
an official written record of names or events or transactions
the act of enrolling
an authoritative rule
rejectB1
refuse to accept or acknowledge
relateB1
make a logical or causal connection
relationB1
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
a relation between people
relativeB1
estimated by comparison
in a relative manner
relaxingB1
affording physical or mental rest
reliableB1
worthy of reliance or trust
religionB1
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
relyB1
have confidence or faith in
something left after other parts have been taken away
remarkB1
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
unusual or striking
remedyB1
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
the ability to recall past occurrences
removeB1
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove some
renewB1
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
repayB1
pay back
several time
a person who represents others
make a copy or equivalent of
republicB1
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
requireB1
require as useful, just, or proper
required activity
rescueB1
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
resembleB1
appear like
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
reserveB1
formality and propriety of manner
residentB1
living in a particular place
used or designed for residence or limited to residences
resistB1
elude, especially in a baffling way
resolveB1
bring to an end
resortB1
a hotel located in a resort area
resourceB1
available source of wealth
respectB1
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
respondB1
show a response or a reaction to something
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust
restB1
something left after other parts have been taken away
restoreB1
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
restrictB1
place restrictions on
retailB1
the selling of goods to consumers
retainB1
hold back within
retellB1
render verbally, "recite a poem"
contemplation of things past
the act of coming together again
reunifyB1
unify again, as of a country
reviseB1
make revisions in
revisionB1
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
rewardB1
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
rewriteB1
write differently
ridB1
relieve from
riddleB1
a difficult problem
inspiring scornful pity
ripeB1
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
riseB1
a growth in strength or number or importance
riskB1
a source of danger
roadsideB1
edge of a way or road or path
robotB1
a mechanism that can move automatically
rollingB1
uttered with a trill
rottenB1
very bad
roughB1
having or caused by an irregular surface
routineB1
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
rubberB1
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of th
rubbishB1
worthless material that is to be disposed of
rudelyB1
in an impolite manner
runawayB1
an easy victory
runwayB1
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which ra
S
sacredB1
concerned with religion or religious purposes
sadnessB1
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
safariB1
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
safelyB1
with safety
safetyB1
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent
salesmanB1
a man salesperson
salmonB1
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters
sandB1
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
sandalB1
a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
filled with satisfaction
saucepanB1
a deep pan with a handle
saucerB1
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
scanB1
the act of scanning
scareB1
cause fear in
scaredB1
made afraid
scaryB1
provoking fear terror
scatterB1
to cause to separate and go in different directions
scenicB1
used of locations
scholarB1
a learned person (especially in the humanities)
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
an acquaintance that you go to school with
a teacher in a school below the college level
scoldB1
censure severely or angrily
scopeB1
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range
scoreB1
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
scratchB1
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
seasonB1
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
seawaterB1
water containing salts
seaweedB1
plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
secretlyB1
in secrecy
secureB1
free from fear or doubt
securityB1
the state of being free from danger or injury
seizeB1
take hold of
selectB1
of superior grade
the act of choosing or selecting
selfishB1
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of o
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
the state of lacking unity
sequenceB1
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent patter
seriesB1
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
seriousB1
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
serverB1
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
serviceB1
work done by one person or group that benefits another
sessionB1
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
settingB1
the context and environment in which something is set
settleB1
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland
settlerB1
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
severeB1
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
severelyB1
to a severe or serious degree
sexB1
activities associated with sexual intercourse
shadowyB1
filled with shade
shallowB1
lacking physical depth
shameB1
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
shamefulB1
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
sharpB1
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
shaveB1
remove body hair with a razor
sheerB1
complete and without restriction or qualification
sheetB1
any broad thin expanse or surface
shelterB1
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
sheriffB1
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
shiftB1
an event in which something is displaced without rotation
shinyB1
reflecting light
shiverB1
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
shockedB1
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
shockingB1
glaringly vivid and graphic
shopperB1
someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy
shortageB1
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or requ
shortlyB1
for a short time
shrimpB1
disparaging terms for small people
sicknessB1
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
sidewalkB1
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians
sighB1
an utterance made by exhaling audibly
signalB1
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
your name written in your own handwriting
the quality of being significant
signpostB1
a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way
silentB1
marked by absence of sound
silkB1
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
the quality of being similar
in like or similar manner
simplifyB1
make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
at the same instant
skeletonB1
something reduced to its minimal form
skinB1
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
a very tall building with many stories
slaveryB1
the state of being under the control of another person
sleeveB1
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth
slightB1
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree
slightlyB1
to a small degree or extent
slipB1
a socially awkward or tactless act
sloganB1
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
slopeB1
an elevated geological formation
slotB1
a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of altern
smokerB1
a person who smokes tobacco
sneezeB1
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
a board that resembles a broad ski or a small surfboard
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
sociallyB1
by or with respect to society
soilB1
the state of being covered with unclean things
solidB1
characterized by good substantial quality
somehowB1
in some unspecified way or manner
in or at or to some place
sometimeB1
at some indefinite or unstated time
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
sootheB1
give moral or emotional strength to
a second-year undergraduate
soreB1
hurting
sorrowB1
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
sortB1
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
soulB1
the immaterial part of a person
sourB1
smelling of fermentation or staleness
coming from the southeast
southernB1
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) t
coming from the southwest
souvenirB1
something of sentimental value
sparkleB1
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
devote oneself to a special area of work
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
in a special manner
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
a close observer
spellingB1
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
sphereB1
a particular environment or walk of life
spiceB1
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
spicyB1
having an agreeably pungent taste
spiderB1
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually t
spinachB1
southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green l
spiralB1
in the shape of a coil
spiritB1
the vital principle or animating force within living things
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
spoilB1
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
spongeB1
a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various
sponsorB1
someone who supports or champions something
fairness in following the rules of the game
stableB1
resistant to change of position or condition
stallB1
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
standardB1
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value
stareB1
look at with fixed eyes
statusB1
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
steadilyB1
at a steady rate or pace
steadyB1
not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
steamB1
water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
steelB1
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon
steepB1
having a sharp inclination
stemB1
grow out of, have roots in, originate in
stickB1
an implement consisting of a length of wood
stickerB1
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
stickyB1
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
stirB1
move an implement through
storageB1
the act of storing something
stormyB1
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
someone who tells a story
strainB1
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
in a strange manner
relating to or concerned with strategy
strawB1
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
sweet fleshy red fruit
streamB1
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
make strong or stronger
stressB1
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to
stressedB1
suffering severe physical strain or distress
extremely irritating to the nerves
stretchB1
occupy a large, elongated area
strickenB1
grievously affected especially by disease
stripB1
a relatively long narrow piece of something
stripeB1
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
struggleB1
an energetic attempt to achieve something
stubbornB1
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
stuckB1
caught or fixed
studioB1
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
stuffedB1
filled with something
stumbleB1
walk unsteadily
stunB1
make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
stunningB1
commanding attention
stupidB1
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
stylishB1
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
just below the level of consciousness
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
fairly large
a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
suddenlyB1
happening unexpectedly
sufferB1
undergo or be subjected to
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
suffixB1
an affix that is added at the end of the word
suicideB1
the act of killing yourself
be a summary of
give a summary (of)
summitB1
the highest level or degree attainable
sunbatheB1
expose one's body to the sun
sundialB1
timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts
sunriseB1
the first light of day
sunsetB1
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
superiorB1
of high or superior quality or performance
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
supplyB1
an amount of something available for use
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
furnishing support or assistance
supposeB1
express a supposition
believed or reputed to be the case
surelyB1
definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
surfaceB1
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling
surgeonB1
a physician who specializes in surgery
surgeryB1
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedu
in a surprising manner
surroundB1
extend on all sides of simultaneously
closely encircling
survivalB1
a state of surviving
survivorB1
one who lives through affliction
suspectB1
someone who is under suspicion
an impression that something might be the case
swarmB1
a moving crowd
swearB1
utter obscenities or profanities
cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity
swellB1
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
swimmerB1
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
switchB1
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making
swollenB1
characteristic of false pride
swordB1
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand
sympathyB1
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
symptomB1
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a p
syndromeB1
a complex of concurrent things
characterized by order and planning
T
tabletB1
a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
takeawayB1
prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
takeoffB1
a departure
taleB1
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events
talentedB1
endowed with talent or talents
full of trivial conversation
tankB1
an enclosed armored military vehicle
tasteB1
the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey infor
lacking flavor
tastyB1
pleasing to the sense of taste
taxB1
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of gov
teachingB1
the profession of a teacher
teammateB1
a fellow member of a team
teamworkB1
cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective)
teaseB1
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
based in scientific and industrial progress
teenB1
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
telegramB1
a message transmitted by telegraph
tellerB1
United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and
temperB1
a sudden outburst of anger
not permanent
temptB1
dispose or incline or entice to
tendB1
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something
tendencyB1
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
tenseB1
in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
tensionB1
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
tentB1
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fasten
termB1
a word or expression used for some particular thing
terminalB1
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
terriblyB1
used as intensifiers
terrificB1
very great or intense
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
terrorB1
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in
thankfulB1
feeling or showing gratitude
theftB1
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
theoryB1
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
thirstB1
a physiological need to drink
thoroughB1
painstakingly careful and accurate
threatB1
something that is a source of danger
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
thrillerB1
a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie
from first to last
thumbB1
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
thumpB1
move rhythmically
thunderB1
a deep prolonged loud noise
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
thusB1
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
tickB1
a metallic tapping sound
tideB1
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the
tightenB1
make tight or tighter
tightlyB1
in a tight or constricted manner
tileB1
a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to co
timelyB1
before a time limit expires
tinB1
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion
tinyB1
very small
tireB1
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
tiringB1
producing exhaustion
tissueB1
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structu
tobaccoB1
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
tongueB1
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the
a dentifrice in the form of a paste
tornadoB1
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterize
tossB1
throw or toss with a light motion
totalB1
constituting the full quantity or extent
totallyB1
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used info
tourismB1
the business of providing services to tourists
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the
traceB1
a just detectable amount
according to tradition
tragedyB1
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
tragicB1
very sad
trailB1
a track or mark left by something that has passed
transferB1
the act of moving something from one location to another
subject to a mathematical transformation
a qualitative change
of or relating to or characterized by transition
restate (words) from one language into another language
something that serves as a means of transportation
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of p
trashB1
worthless material that is to be disposed of
treatB1
something considered choice to eat
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applicati
trembleB1
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
trendB1
a general direction in which something tends to move
triggerB1
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
trimB1
a state of arrangement or appearance
triumphB1
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
tropicalB1
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on eithe
trumpetB1
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
worthy of trust or belief
tumbleB1
fall down, as if collapsing
tunaB1
tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica
unstable flow of a liquid or gas
turningB1
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
turtleB1
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
twinB1
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
twistB1
an unforeseen development
typicalB1
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or cat
in a typical manner
U
unableB1
(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
unafraidB1
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
beyond belief or understanding
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
unclearB1
poorly stated or described
difficult to solve or alleviate
uncoverB1
make visible
underageB1
not of legal age
undergoB1
pass through
on the lower or downward side
an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thigh
undoB1
cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
undressB1
get undressed
not engaged in a gainful occupation
the state of being unemployed or not having a job
not expected or anticipated
in a way that was not expected
unfairlyB1
in an unfair manner
unfitB1
below the required standards for a purpose
unfoldB1
develop or come to a promising stage
not favored by fortune
not easy to understand or use
unheardB1
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
unifyB1
become one
not having or showing interest
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
unionB1
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
uniqueB1
radically distinctive and without equal
uniteB1
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
universeB1
everything that exists anywhere
unlikelyB1
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
unluckyB1
having or bringing misfortune
unpackB1
remove from its packing
not capable of being foretold
lacking a logical or causal relation
untidyB1
not neat and tidy
to a remarkable degree or extent
unwantedB1
not wanted
unwellB1
somewhat ill or prone to illness
updateB1
news that updates your information
upliftedB1
exalted emotionally especially with pride
uploadB1
transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a co
upperB1
the topmost one of two
upwardB1
directed up
urgeB1
an instinctive motive
urgentB1
compelling immediate action
usageB1
the act of using
uselessB1
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
V
vacancyB1
being unoccupied
vagueB1
not clearly understood or expressed
vainB1
characteristic of false pride
valuableB1
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
vanB1
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and
varietyB1
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
variousB1
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
varyB1
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its
vastB1
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
eater of fruits and grains and nuts
vehicleB1
a conveyance that transports people or objects
veinB1
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
vesselB1
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
vetB1
a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
victimB1
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
victoryB1
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
a mental position from which things are viewed
violenceB1
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
in a violent manner
virtualB1
being actually such in almost every respect
virusB1
(virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within
visaB1
an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country is
visibleB1
capable of being seen
visionB1
a vivid mental image
visualB1
relating to or using sight
visuallyB1
with respect to vision
vividB1
evoking lifelike images within the mind
vividlyB1
in a vivid manner
volcanoB1
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through
volumeB1
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
(military) a person who freely enlists for service
vowelB1
a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
voyageB1
an act of traveling by water
W
wagonB1
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
wardB1
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
wardrobeB1
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes
warmlyB1
in a hearty manner
warmthB1
the sensation caused by heat energy
warnB1
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
warningB1
a message informing of danger
warrantyB1
a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet c
warriorB1
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
washbowlB1
a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply an
wasteB1
located in a dismal or remote area
wastefulB1
inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
a steep descent of the water of a river
waxB1
any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin
weaknessB1
a flaw or weak point
weaponB1
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
webcamB1
a digital camera designed to take digital photographs and transmit them over the
weirdB1
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
westwardB1
toward the west
wetlandB1
a low area where the land is saturated with water
whaleB1
a very large person
whereverB1
where in the world
whisperB1
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
whistleB1
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small ape
widely circulated or diffused
wildlifeB1
all living things (except people) that are undomesticated
wildlyB1
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
cheerful compliance
transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle
wingB1
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
wireB1
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
witherB1
wither, as with a loss of moisture
witnessB1
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
wizardB1
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
workingB1
actively engaged in paid work
workoutB1
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
a place where work is done
workshopB1
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
wornB1
affected by wear
worthB1
worthy of being treated in a particular way
sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest
worthyB1
having worth or merit or value
woundB1
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the
wrapB1
cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
wrappingB1
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
wristB1
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bone
a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist
writtenB1
set down in writing in any of various ways