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Vocabulary Bowl is in full swing! It's not too late to join and win! Jump in today!XSKIP TO CONTENTLog inSign upDictionaryVocabulary ListsVocabTrainer™Lists by GradeLiteratureOthersNew list5000 most common words (part 1)Claudio CThe first 1000 most common wordsShare918words2,031learnersLearn words with Flashcards and other activitiesbe/bi//bi/v.have a specified quality or characteristica/eɪ//eɪ/n.the 1st letter of the Roman alphabetin/ɪn//ɪn/adv.to or toward the inside ofhave/hæv//hæv/v.possess, either in a concrete or an abstract senseContinue learning with flashcards!Log inSign upShufflePrevious1/918NextView fullscreenOther learning activitiesPracticeAnswer a few questions about each word. Use this to prep for your next quiz!Vocabulary JamCompete with other teams in real time to see who answers the most questions correctly!Spelling BeeTest your spelling acumen. Read the definition, listen to the word and try spelling it!Teaching toolsQuizCreate and assign quizzes to your students to test their vocabulary.Assign activitiesAssign learning activities including Practice, Vocabulary Jams and Spelling Bees to your students, and monitor their progress in real-time.Full list of words from this list:words onlydefinitions & notes in list order from A to Z from Z to A from easy to hard from hard to easy behave a specified quality or characteristic athe 1st letter of the Roman alphabet into or toward the inside of havepossess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense Ithe 9th letter of the Roman alphabet hethe 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet onin a state required for something to function or be effective doengage in sayutter aloud at100 at equal 1 kip in Laos butand nothing more notnegation of a word or group of words byso as to pass a given point asto the same degree (often followed by 'as') gochange location canairtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc. getcome into the possession of something concrete or abstract allto a complete degree or to the full or entire extent makeperform or carry out about(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct knowbe cognizant or aware of a fact or a piece of information willthe capability of conscious choice and decision asto the same degree (often followed by 'as') upspatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position onesmallest whole number or a numeral representing this number timethe continuum of experience in which events pass to the past therein or at that place yearthe period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun soto a very great extent or degree thinkjudge or regard; look upon; judge somequantifier peopleany group of human beings collectively takeget into one's hands outmoving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden justand nothing more seeperceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight comemove toward, travel toward nowat the present moment likehaving the same or similar characteristics othernot the same one or ones already mentioned or implied thenat that time twothe cardinal number that is the sum of one and one moregreater in size or amount or extent or degree wantthe state of needing something that is absent or unavailable wayhow something is done or how it happens lookperceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards firstpreceding all others in time or space or degree alsoin addition newnot of long duration daytime for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis moregreater in size or amount or extent or degree useput into service noquantifier manan adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) finddiscover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of herein or at this place; where the speaker or writer is thinga separate and self-contained entity givetransfer possession of something concrete or abstract manyamounting to a large but indefinite number wellin a good or satisfactory manner or to a high standard onlywithout any others being included or involved tellnarrate or give a detailed account of onesmallest whole number or a numeral representing this number verybeing the exact same one; not any other: evenbeing level or straight or regular and without variation backthe posterior part of a human (or animal) body anyone or some or every or all without specification goodhaving desirable or positive qualities womanan adult female person throughhaving finished or arrived at completion lifethe organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms childa human offspring (son or daughter) of any age therein or at that place workactivity directed toward making or doing something downin a lower place or position maythorny shrub of a small tree having white to scarlet flowers afterhappening at a time subsequent to a reference time callutter a sudden loud cry worldthe 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on overbeyond the top or upper surface or edge schoolan educational institution stillnot in physical motion trymake an effort or attempt into or toward the inside of asto the same degree (often followed by 'as') lastcoming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining askmake a request or demand for something to somebody needrequire or want tooto a degree exceeding normal or proper limits feelbe conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state threethe cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one statethe way something is with respect to its main attributes nevernot ever; at no time in the past or future becomecome into existence betweenin the interval highbeing at or having a relatively great or specific elevation reallyin actual fact mostquantifier meaning the greatest in number anotherany of various alternatives; some other muchgreat in quantity or degree or extent familya group of people related to one another ownbelonging to or on behalf of a specified person outmoving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden leavego away from a place putcause to be in a certain state oldhaving lived for a long time or attained a specific age whilea period of indeterminate length marked by some action meandenote or connote onin a state required for something to function or be effective keepcontinue a certain state, condition, or activity studenta learner who is enrolled in an educational institution whythe cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' letactively cause something to happen greata person who has achieved distinction in some field samesame in identity bigabove average in size or number or quantity groupany number of entities (members) considered as a unit beginset in motion, cause to start seemgive a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect countrythe territory occupied by a nation helpgive assistance; be of service talkuse language turnmove around an axis or a center problema question raised for consideration or solution every(used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception starttake the first step or steps in carrying out an action handthe (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb mightphysical strength Americanof or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture showmake visible or noticeable partone of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole about(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct placea point located with respect to surface features of a region overbeyond the top or upper surface or edge suchof so extreme a degree or extent againanew fewa small but indefinite number casean occurrence of something mostquantifier meaning the greatest in number weekany period of seven consecutive days companyan institution created to conduct business systema group of independent elements comprising a unified whole each(used of count nouns) every one considered individually rightfree from error; especially conforming to fact or truth programa series of steps to be carried out hearperceive (sound) via the auditory sense soto a very great extent or degree questiona sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply workactivity directed toward making or doing something playengage in recreational activities rather than work governmentthe system or form by which a community is ruled runmove fast by using one's feet smalllimited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude numbera concept of quantity involving zero and units offfrom a particular thing or place or position alwaysat all times; all the time and on every occasion movechange location likehaving the same or similar characteristics nightthe time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside livehave life, be alive Mra form of address for a man pointa distinguishing or individuating characteristic believeaccept as true; take to be true holdhave in one's hands or grip todayon this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow bringtake something or somebody with oneself somewhere happencome to pass nextimmediately following in time or order beforeat or in the front largeabove average in size or number or quantity or magnitude allto a complete degree or to the full or entire extent millionthe number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros musta necessary or essential thing homewhere you live at a particular time underbelow some quantity or limit watercompound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid rooman area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling writename the letters that comprise the accepted form of mothera woman who has given birth to a child areathe extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary nationalof or relating to or belonging to a country moneythe most common medium of exchange storya record or narrative description of past events youngany immature animal facta piece of information about events that have occurred monthone of the twelve divisions of the calendar year differentunlike in nature, quality, form, or degree lotanything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random rightfree from error; especially conforming to fact or truth studyapplying the mind to learning and understanding a subject bookan object consisting of a number of pages bound together eyethe organ of sight joba specific piece of work required to be done as a duty worda unit of language that native speakers can identify though(postpositive) however businessthe principal activity in one's life to earn money issuesome situation or event that is thought about sidea place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location kindhaving a tender and considerate and helpful nature fourthe cardinal number that is the sum of three and one headthe upper part of the human body or the body in animals farat or to or from a great distance in space blackbeing of the achromatic color of maximum darkness longprimarily spatial sense both(used with count nouns) two considered together; the two littlelimited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude housea dwelling that serves as living quarters for a family yesan affirmative afterhappening at a time subsequent to a reference time longprimarily spatial sense providegive something useful or necessary to servicean act of help or assistance aroundin the area or vicinity frienda person you know well and regard with affection and trust importantsignificant in effect or meaning fathera male parent sittake a seat awayat a distance in space or time powerpossession of the qualities required to do something houra period of time equal to 1/24th of a day gamean amusement or pastime oftenmany times at short intervals yetup to the present time linea length between two points politicalinvolving or characteristic of governing or social power endeither extremity of something that has length everat all times; all the time and on every occasion standbe standing; be upright badhaving undesirable or negative qualities losefail to keep or to maintain howeverin whatever way or manner memberanything that belongs to a set or class paygive money, usually in exchange for goods or services lawthe collection of rules imposed by authority meetcome together cara motor vehicle with four wheels citya large and densely populated urban area almostslightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but includehave as a part; be made up out of continuekeep or maintain in unaltered condition setput into a certain place or abstract location laterhappening at a time subsequent to a reference time communitya group of people living in a particular local area muchgreat in quantity or degree or extent namea language unit by which a person or thing is known fivethe cardinal number that is the sum of four and one onceon one occasion whitebeing of the achromatic color of maximum lightness leastthe superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree presidentthe leader of a republic or democracy learngain knowledge or skills realbeing or occurring in fact or actuality changebecome different in some particular way teama cooperative unit minutea unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour besthaving the most positive qualities severalof an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many ideathe content of cognition kidyoung goat bodyan individual 3-dimensional object that has mass informationknowledge acquired through study or experience nothingin no respect; to no degree agogone by; or in the past rightfree from error; especially conforming to fact or truth leadtake somebody somewhere socialliving together or enjoying life in communities understandknow and comprehend the nature or meaning of backthe posterior part of a human (or animal) body watchlook attentively togetherin contact with each other or in proximity followtravel behind, go after, or come after aroundin the area or vicinity parenta father or mother onlywithout any others being included or involved stophave an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense facethe front of the human head from the forehead to the chin createbring into existence publicnot private alreadyprior to a specified or implied time speakuse language readlook at and say out loud something written or printed levela relative position or degree of value in a graded group allowmake it possible for something to happen addjoin or combine or unite with others officeplace of business where professional duties are performed spendpass time in a specific way doora swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle healththe general condition of body and mind persona human being artthe creation of beautiful or significant things surehaving or feeling no doubt or uncertainty suchof so extreme a degree or extent warthe waging of armed conflict against an enemy historya record or narrative description of past events partyan occasion on which people gather to socialize and have fun withinon the inside growincrease in size by natural process resultsomething that follows as a consequence openaffording free passage or access changebecome different in some particular way morningthe time period between dawn and noon walkuse one's feet to advance; advance by steps reasona logical motive for a belief or action lowless than normal in degree or intensity or amount wina victory (as in a race or other competition) researcha seeking for knowledge girla young woman guyan informal term for a youth or man earlyat or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time foodany substance that can be metabolized by an animal beforeat or in the front momentan indefinitely short time aira mixture of gases required for breathing teachera person whose occupation is instructing forceinfluence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied offerpresent for acceptance or rejection enoughsufficient for the purpose both(used with count nouns) two considered together; the two educationactivities that impart knowledge or skill acrossto the opposite side rememberrecall knowledge; have a recollection footthe pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings secondcoming next after the first in position in space or time boya youthful male person maybeby chance ablehaving the necessary means or skill to do something agehow long something has existed offfrom a particular thing or place or position policya plan of action adopted by an individual or social group lovea strong positive emotion of regard and affection processa particular course of action intended to achieve a result musican artistic form of auditory communication considerthink about carefully; weigh appearcome into sight or view actuallyin fact buyobtain by purchase probablywith considerable certainty; without much doubt humana person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech waitstay in one place and anticipate or expect something servedevote one's life or efforts to, as of countries or ideas marketa store where groceries are sold dielose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life sendcause to go somewhere expectregard something as probable or likely homewhere you live at a particular time sensethe faculty through which the world is perceived buildmake by combining materials and parts staycontinue in a place, position, or situation falldescend freely under the influence of gravity nationa politically organized body of people under a government plana series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved cutseparate with or as if with an instrument collegean institution of higher education interesta sense of concern with and curiosity about something deaththe permanent end of all life functions in an organism coursea connected series of events or actions or developments someonea human being experiencethe content of observation or participation in an event behindin or to or toward the rear reachmove forward or upward in order to touch localof or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area killcause to die sixthe cardinal number that is the sum of five and one remaincontinue in a place, position, or situation effecta phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon useput into service yeahnot only so, but suggestmake a proposal; declare a plan for something classa collection of things sharing a common attribute controlpower to direct or determine raisemove upwards careproviding treatment for or attending to someone or something perhapsby chance littlelimited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude lateat or toward an end or late period or stage of development hardresisting weight or pressure fieldextensive tract of level open land passgo across or through formerthe first of two or the first mentioned of two sellexchange or deliver for money or its equivalent majorgreater in scope or effect sometimeson certain occasions or in certain cases but not always requirehave need of alongin line with a length or direction developmenta process in which something passes to a different stage reportto give an account or representation of in words rolethe actions and activities assigned to a person or group bettersuperior to another in excellence or quality or desirability economicof or relating to production and management of wealth effortuse of physical or mental energy; hard work upspatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position decidereach, make, or come to a conclusion about something ratea quantity considered as a proportion of another quantity stronghaving strength or power greater than average or expected possiblecapable of happening or existing heartthe hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum druga substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic showmake visible or noticeable leadera person who rules or guides or inspires others lightelectromagnetic radiation that can produce visual sensation voicethe sound made when a person speaks wifea married woman; a partner in marriage wholeall of something, including all of its elements or parts policethe force of policemen and officers mindthat which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings finallyas the end result of a sequence or process pullapply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion returngo or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before freeable to act at will militarythe armed forces of a nation pricethe amount of money needed to purchase something reportto give an account or representation of in words lessa quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree accordingin agreement with decisiona position or opinion reached after consideration explainmake plain and comprehensible sona male human offspring hopethe general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled evenbeing level or straight or regular and without variation developprogress or evolve through a process of natural growth viewthe visual percept of a region relationshipa mutual connection between people carryphysically move while supporting, by vehicle, hands, or body townan urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city roadan open way (generally public) for travel or transportation driveoperate or control a vehicle arma human limb trueconsistent with fact or reality; not false federalof a government with central and regional authorities breakdestroy the integrity of bettersuperior to another in excellence or quality or desirability differencethe quality of being unlike or dissimilar thankexpress gratitude or show appreciation to receiveget something; come into possession of valuethe quality that renders something desirable internationalconcerning or belonging to two or more countries buildingthe act of constructing something actionsomething done (usually as opposed to something said) fullcontaining as much or as many as is possible or normal modela representation of something, often on a smaller scale joincause to become joined or linked seasonone of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions societyan extended group having a distinctive cultural organization taxa charge that a citizen pays to support government programs directorsomeone who manages an organization earlyat or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time positionthe particular part of space occupied by something playera person who participates in or is skilled at some game agreeconsent or assent to a condition especiallyto a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common recordanything providing permanent evidence about past events picklook for and gather wearput clothing on one's body papera material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses specialadapted to or reserved for a particular purpose spacethe unlimited expanse in which everything is located groundthe solid part of the earth's surface forma perceptual structure supportthe act of bearing the weight of or strengthening eventsomething that happens at a given place and time officialof or relating to a place of business matterthat which has mass and occupies space centeran area that is in the middle of some larger region coupletwo items of the same kind sitethe piece of land on which something is located endeither extremity of something that has length projecta planned undertaking hitdeal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument baselowest support of a structure activityany specific behavior stara celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy tablefurniture having a smooth flat top supported by legs needrequire or want courtan assembly to conduct judicial business producebring forth or yield eattake in solid food Americanof or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture teachimpart skills or knowledge to oila slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water halfone of two equal parts of a divisible whole situationphysical position in relation to the surroundings easyposing no difficulty; requiring little effort costbe priced at industrythe action of making of goods and services for sale figurealternate name for the body of a human being facethe front of the human head from the forehead to the chin streeta thoroughfare that is lined with buildings imagea visual representation produced on a surface phoneelectro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear eitherused as an intensive after a negative meaning "likewise" dataa collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn coverprovide with a covering or cause to be covered quiteto the greatest extent; completely picturea visual representation produced on a surface clearreadily apparent to the mind practicea customary way of operation or behavior piecea separate part of a whole landthe solid part of the earth's surface recentof the immediate past or just previous to the present time describegive a statement representing something productan artifact that has been created by someone or some process doctora person who holds Ph.D. degree from an academic institution wallan architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure patientenduring trying circumstances with even temper workera person who works at a specific occupation newsinformation about recent and important events teststandardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or aptitude moviea form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement certainestablished beyond doubt or question; definitely known norththe direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point lovea strong positive emotion of regard and affection personalconcerning an individual or his or her private life openaffording free passage or access supportthe act of bearing the weight of or strengthening simplyin a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment thirdone of three equal parts of a divisible whole technologythe practical application of science to commerce or industry catchtake hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of stepthe act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down babya very young mammal computera machine for performing calculations automatically typea subdivision of a particular kind of thing attentionthe act of concentrating on something drawcause to move by pulling filma series of moving pictures that tells a story Republicana member of the younger of two major U.S. political parties treea tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms sourcethe place where something begins redthe chromatic color resembling the hue of blood nearlyslightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but organizationa methodical and orderly manner or approach choosepick out from a number of alternatives causeevents that provide the generative force of something haira covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss lookperceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards pointa distinguishing or individuating characteristic centurya period of 100 years evidenceknowledge on which to base belief windowa framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air difficultrequiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish listenhear with intention soonin the near future cultureall the knowledge and values shared by a society billionone thousand million items or units in the United States chancean unknown and unpredictable phenomenon brothera male with the same parents as someone else energyforceful exertion periodan amount of time coursea connected series of events or actions or developments summerthe warmest season of the year lessa quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree realizebe fully aware or cognizant of hundredten 10s availableobtainable or accessible and ready for use or service planta living organism without the power to move likelyhaving a good chance of being the case or of coming about opportunitya possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances terma limited period of time during which something lasts shorthaving little length or lacking in length lettera written message addressed to a person or organization conditiona mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing choicethe act of selecting placea point located with respect to surface features of a region singleexisting alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual ruleprescribed guide for conduct or action daughtera female human offspring administrationthe act of governing or exercising authority souththe direction corresponding to the southward cardinal compass point husbanda male partner in a marriage Congressthe legislature of the United States government floorthe inside lower horizontal surface campaignrelated operations aimed at achieving a particular goal materialthe substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object populationthe people who inhabit a territory or state wellin a good or satisfactory manner or to a high standard callutter a sudden loud cry economythe system of production and distribution and consumption medicalrelating to the study or practice of medicine hospitala medical institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care churcha place for public (especially Christian) worship closeat or within a short distance in space or time thousandthe cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 riska source of danger currentoccurring in or belonging to the present time firethe process of combustion of inflammable materials futurethe time yet to come wrongnot correct; not in conformity with fact or truth involvecontain as a part defensethe act of guarding someone or something against attack increasea process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous securitythe state of being free from danger or injury bankfinancial institution that accepts deposits and lends money certainlydefinitely or positively westthe cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees sportactive diversion requiring physical exertion and competition boarda stout length of sawn timber seektry to locate, discover, or establish the existence of subjectsome situation or event that is thought about officera member of a police force privateconfined to particular persons or groups resttake a short break from one's activities in order to relax behaviorthe way a person acts toward other people dealbe in charge of, act on, or dispose of performancethe act of doing something successfully fightbe engaged in a contest or struggle throwpropel through the air topthe upper part of anything quicklywith little or no delay pastearlier than the present time; no longer current goalthe state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve secondcoming next after the first in position in space or time beda piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep orderlogical arrangement of different elements authora person who writes professionally fillmake full, also in a metaphorical sense representbe a delegate or spokesperson for focusthe concentration of attention or energy on something foreignnot deriving from the essential nature of something droplet fall to the ground plana series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved bloodthe fluid that is pumped through the body by the heart agencythe state of being in action or exerting power pushmove with force, "He pushed the table into a corner" naturethe physical world including plants and animals colora visual attribute of things from the light they emit noquantifier recentlyin the recent past storea mercantile establishment for the sale of goods or services reducemake smaller soundmechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium notea brief written record finefree from impurities beforeat or in the front nearnear in time or place or relationship movementchange of position that does not entail a change of location pageone side of one leaf of a book or other document enterto come or go into shareassets belonging to an individual person or group commonhaving no special distinction or quality poorhaving little money or few possessions othernot the same one or ones already mentioned or implied naturalrelating to or concerning the physical world racea contest of speed concernsomething that interests you because it is important seriessimilar things placed in order or one after another significantrich in implication similarhaving the same or nearly the same characteristics hothaving a high or higher than desirable temperature languagea means of communicating by the use of sounds or symbols each(used of count nouns) every one considered individually usuallyunder normal conditions responsethe speech act of continuing a conversational exchange deadno longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life risemove upward animala living organism characterized by voluntary movement factoranything that contributes causally to a result decadea period of 10 years articleone of a class of artifacts shootfire a shot eastthe cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees savebring into safety seventhe cardinal number that is the sum of six and one artistperson whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination awayat a distance in space or time scenethe place where some action occurs stocka supply of something available for future use careerthe particular occupation for which you are trained despitecontemptuous disregard centralin or near an inner area eightthe cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one thusfrom that fact or reason or as a result treatmentthe management of someone or something beyondfarther along in space or time or degree happymarked by good fortune exactlyindicating preciseness protectshield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage approachmove towards liebe prostrate; be in a horizontal position sizethe physical magnitude of something (how big it is) doga canine domesticated by man since prehistoric times funda reserve of money set aside for some purpose seriousof great consequence occurcome to pass readycompletely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress signa visible clue that something has happened or is present thoughtthe content of cognition lista database containing an ordered array of items individualbeing or characteristic of a single thing or person simplehaving few parts; not complex or complicated or involved qualityan essential and distinguishing attribute of something pressurethe act of putting pressure on something acceptreceive willingly something given or offered answera statement made to reply to a question or criticism hardresisting weight or pressure resourceaid or support that may be drawn upon when needed identifyrecognize as being leftbeing or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north meetingthe social act of assembling for some common purpose determinefind out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry preparemake ready or suitable or equip in advance diseasean impairment of health whateverone or some or every or all without specification successan event that accomplishes its intended purpose arguehave a disagreement about something cupa small open container usually used for drinking particularlyto a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common amounthow much there is of something that you can quantify abilitythe quality of having the means or skills to do something staffa strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose recognizeperceive to be something or something you can identify indicatedesignate a place, direction, person, or thing charactera property that defines the individual nature of something growthchanging gradually from a simple to a more complex level lossthe act of losing someone or something degreea specific identifiable position in a continuum or series wonderthe feeling aroused by something strange and surprising attackan offensive against an enemy regionthe extended spatial location of something televisionan electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen boxa (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid TVbroadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects trainingactivity leading to skilled behavior prettypleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing tradethe commercial exchange of goods and services dealbe in charge of, act on, or dispose of electiona vote choosing the winner of a position or political office physicalinvolving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit layput into a certain place generalapplying to all or most members of a category or group feelinga physical sensation that you experience standarda basis for comparison billan itemized statement of money owed for goods or services messagea communication that is written or spoken or signaled failbe unable outsidethe region that is outside of something arrivereach a destination analysisabstract separation of something into its various parts benefitsomething that aids or promotes well-being namea language unit by which a person or thing is known sexone of two categories into which most organisms are divided forwardat or to or toward the front lawyera professional person authorized for legal practice presenthappening or existing now sectionone of several parts or pieces that fit with others environmentalof or relating to the external conditions or surroundings glassa brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure answera statement made to reply to a question or criticism skillan ability that has been acquired by training sistera female person who has the same parents as another person PMan examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease professora member of the faculty at a college or university operationprocess or manner of functioning financialinvolving fiscal matters crimean act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act stageany distinct time period in a sequence of events okbeing satisfactory or in satisfactory condition compareexamine and note the similarities or differences of authoritythe power or right to give orders or make decisions missfail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind designthe act of working out the form of something sorta category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality onesmallest whole number or a numeral representing this number actbehave in a certain manner tenthe cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one knowledgethe result of perception, learning, and reasoning guna weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity stationa facility equipped with special equipment and personnel blueof the color intermediate between green and violet statethe way something is with respect to its main attributes strategyan elaborate and systematic plan of action littlelimited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude clearlywithout doubt or question discussconsider or examine in speech or writing indeedin truth (often tends to intensify) forceinfluence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied trutha factual statement songa short musical composition with words examplean item of information that is typical of a class or group democraticbased upon the principles of social equality checkexamine to determine accuracy or quality environmentthe totality of surrounding conditions lega human limb darkdevoid of or deficient in light or brightness publicnot private varioushaving great diversity or variety rathermore readily or willingly laughproduce laughter guessexpect, believe, or suppose executivea person responsible for the administration of a business setput into a certain place or abstract location studyapplying the mind to learning and understanding a subject proveestablish the validity of something hangcause to be hanging or suspended entireconstituting the full quantity or extent; complete rockmaterial consisting of the aggregate of minerals designthe act of working out the form of something enoughsufficient for the purpose forgetdismiss from the mind; stop remembering claimassert or affirm strongly notea brief written record removetake something away as by lifting, pushing, or taking off managersomeone who controls resources and expenditures helpgive assistance; be of service closeat or within a short distance in space or time soundmechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium enjoyderive or receive pleasure from networkan open fabric woven together at regular intervals legalestablished by or founded upon law or official rules religioushaving or showing belief in and reverence for a deity coldhaving a low or inadequate temperature forma perceptual structure finalan exam administered at the end of an academic term mainmost important element sciencea branch of study or knowledge involving the observation, investigation, and discovery of general laws or truths that can be tested systematically greenof the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum memorythe cognitive process whereby past experience is remembered cardthin cardboard, usually rectangular abovein or to a place that is higher seatany support where you can sit cellthe basic structural and functional unit of all organisms establishset up or found nicepleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance trialthe act of testing something experta person with special knowledge who performs skillfully springmove forward by leaps and bounds firmnot soft or yielding to pressure Democrata member of the older of two major U.S. political parties radiomedium for communication visitthe act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time managementthe act of controlling something careproviding treatment for or attending to someone or something avoidstay away from imagineexpect, believe, or suppose tonightduring the night of the present day hugeunusually great in amount or degree or extent or scope ballan object with a spherical shape noquantifier closeat or within a short distance in space or time finishcome or bring to an end talkuse language theorya belief that can guide behavior impactthe striking of one body against another respondshow a reaction to something statementthe act of affirming or asserting something maintainkeep in a certain state, position, or activity chargeassign a duty, responsibility or obligation to popularregarded with great favor or approval by the general public traditionalconsisting of or derived from a practice of long standing revealmake visible directiona line leading to a place or point weaponany instrument used in fighting or hunting employeea worker who is hired to perform a job culturalrelating to the shared knowledge and values of a society containhold or have within peacethe state prevailing during the absence of war headthe upper part of the human body or the body in animals controlpower to direct or determine baselowest support of a structure paina physical feeling of suffering or discomfort applyemploy for a particular purpose playengage in recreational activities rather than work measuredetermine the dimensions of something or somebody widehaving great extent from one side to the other shakemove or cause to move back and forth flytravel through the air; be airborne interviewthe questioning of a person, often conducted by journalists managebe in charge of, act on, or dispose of chaira seat for one person, with a support for the back fishany of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates particularunique or specific to a person or thing or category cameraequipment for taking photographs structurea complex entity made of many parts politicsthe activities involved in managing a state or a government performget done bita small piece or quantity of something weightthe vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity suddenlyhappening unexpectedly discoverdetermine the existence, presence, or fact of candidatesomeone who is considered for something topthe upper part of anything productionthe act or process of making something treatapply a process to with the aim of preparing for a purpose tripmiss a step and fall or nearly fall eveningthe latter part of the day affecthave an influence upon insiderelating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space conferencea prearranged meeting for consultation or discussion unita single undivided whole besthaving the most positive qualities stylehow something is done or how it happens adulta fully developed person from maturity onward worrya strong feeling of anxiety rangea variety of different things or activities mentionmake reference to rathermore readily or willingly farat or to or from a great distance in space deephaving great spatial extension downward or inward pastearlier than the present time; no longer current edgea line determining the limits of an area individualbeing or characteristic of a single thing or person specificstated explicitly or in detail writera person who is able to write and has written something troublea source of difficulty necessaryabsolutely essential throughoutfrom first to last challengea call to engage in a contest or fight fearan emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger shouldera ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula institutiona custom that has been an important feature of some group middlean area that is approximately central within some larger region seaa large body of salt water partially enclosed by land dreama series of images and emotions occurring during sleep bara rigid piece of metal or wood beautifulpleasing to the senses propertysomething owned insteadin place of, or as an alternative to improveto make better stuffthe tangible substance that goes into a physical objectCreated on April 27, 2012 (updated April 27, 2012)Sign up now (it's free!)Whether you're a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.

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