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