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The 3,000 most common English words

Together these 3,000 words are 73.7% of every word in running English across our three corpora, and 80.5% of film dialogue, where talk repeats itself most. Each is listed with its rank, pronunciation and meaning; its level and an example sentence are in the full list, a hundred words to a page.

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  1. 0001the/ðə/pointing to something already known or unique
  2. 0002to/ˈtu/toward a place; or marking a verb base form
  3. 0003and/ənd/joining two words, phrases or clauses
  4. 0004of/ˈʌv/belonging to, or made from
  5. 0005a/ə/one, not yet identified
  6. 0006in/ɪn/inside something, or within a period
  7. 0007that/ˈðæt/pointing to a thing further off; introducing a clause
  8. 0008is/ˈɪz/present of be, for he, she or it
  9. 0009it/ˈɪt/the thing already mentioned
  10. 0010for/ˈfɔɹ/intended to benefit; or lasting a period
  11. 0011on/ˈɑn/resting upon a surface
  12. 0012was/ˈwɑz/past of be, for I, he, she or it
  13. 0013with/ˈwɪð/accompanied by, or using
  14. 0014this/ˈðɪs/pointing to a thing close by
  15. 0015are/ˈɑɹ/present of be, for you, we or they
  16. 0016he/ˈhi/the male person already mentioned
  17. 0017i/ˈaɪ/the person speaking
  18. 0018be/ˈbi/to exist, or to have some quality
  19. 0019as/ˈæz/in the role of; while something else happens
  20. 0020have/ˈhæv/to own, or to hold
  21. 0021at/ˈæt/in a particular spot or moment
  22. 0022not/ˈnɑt/reversing what follows
  23. 0023from/ˈfɹʌm/starting at a place or time
  24. 0024but/ˈbʌt/introducing a contrast
  25. 0025you/ˈju/the person spoken to
  26. 0026by/ˈbaɪ/beside; or naming who did something
  27. 0027his/ˈhɪz/belonging to him
  28. 0028they/ˈðeɪ/the people already mentioned
  29. 0029an/ˈæn/one, before a vowel sound
  30. 0030can/ˈkæn/to be able to
  31. 0031all/ˈɔl/every one of them
  32. 0032or/ˈɔɹ/offering an alternative
  33. 0033one/ˈwʌn/a single thing; the number 1
  34. 0034has/ˈhæz/present of have, for he, she or it
  35. 0035were/ˈwɝ/past of be, for you, we or they
  36. 0036we/ˈwi/the speaker and others
  37. 0037there/ˈðɛɹ/in that place
  38. 0038had/ˈhæd/past of have
  39. 0039will/ˈwɪl/marking future time
  40. 0040who/ˈhu/which person
  41. 0041her/ˈhɝ/belonging to, or naming, the female mentioned
  42. 0042so/ˈsoʊ/to that degree; therefore
  43. 0043been/ˈbɪn/past participle of be
  44. 0044what/ˈwʌt/which thing
  45. 0045about/əˈbaʊt/on the subject of; roughly
  46. 0046no/ˈnoʊ/none at all
  47. 0047their/ˈðɛɹ/belonging to them
  48. 0048when/ˈwɛn/at the time that
  49. 0049she/ˈʃi/the female person already mentioned
  50. 0050if/ˈɪf/on condition that
  51. 0051more/ˈmɔɹ/a greater amount
  52. 0052up/ˈʌp/toward a higher place
  53. 0053out/ˈaʊt/away from the inside
  54. 0054time/ˈtaɪm/the passing of minutes, hours and years
  55. 0055would/ˈwʊd/marking a hypothetical, or a polite request
  56. 0056some/ˈsʌm/an unspecified amount
  57. 0057which/ˈwɪtʃ/what particular one
  58. 0058do/ˈdu/to carry out an action
  59. 0059him/ˈhɪm/the male person, as object
  60. 0060like/ˈlaɪk/similar to; or to find pleasant
  61. 0061after/ˈæftɚ/later than
  62. 0062first/ˈfɝst/coming before all others
  63. 0063just/ˈdʒʌst/only; or a moment ago
  64. 0064two/ˈtu/the number 2
  65. 0065other/ˈʌðɚ/different from the one named
  66. 0066now/ˈnaʊ/at the present moment
  67. 0067them/ˈðɛm/the people mentioned, as object
  68. 0068also/ˈɔlsoʊ/in addition
  69. 0069over/ˈoʊvɚ/above, or across the top of
  70. 0070said/ˈsɛd/past of say
  71. 0071new/ˈnu/made or begun recently
  72. 0072my/ˈmaɪ/belonging to the speaker
  73. 0073into/ˈɪntu/moving to the inside of
  74. 0074only/ˈoʊnli/and nothing else
  75. 0075people/ˈpipəl/human beings in general
  76. 0076well/ˈwɛl/in a good way
  77. 0077these/ˈðiz/the things close by, more than one
  78. 0078than/ˈðæn/used when comparing
  79. 0079where/ˈwɛɹ/in which place
  80. 0080then/ˈðɛn/at that time; next
  81. 0081could/ˈkʊd/past of can; or marking possibility
  82. 0082its/ˈɪts/belonging to the thing mentioned
  83. 0083how/ˈhaʊ/in what way
  84. 0084me/ˈmi/the speaker, as object
  85. 0085your/ˈjɔɹ/belonging to the person spoken to
  86. 0086because/bɪˈkɔz/for the reason that
  87. 0087did/ˈdɪd/past of do
  88. 0088years/ˈjɪɹz/periods of twelve months, more than one
  89. 0089see/ˈsi/to take in with the eyes
  90. 0090back/ˈbæk/toward the rear; or the rear of the body
  91. 0091any/ˈɛni/one or some, no matter which
  92. 0092get/ˈɡɛt/to obtain or receive
  93. 0093may/ˈmeɪ/to be allowed; or marking possibility
  94. 0094right/ˈɹaɪt/correct; or the side opposite left
  95. 0095most/ˈmoʊst/the greatest amount
  96. 0096very/ˈvɛɹi/to a high degree
  97. 0097many/ˈmɛni/a large number of
  98. 0098before/bɪˈfɔɹ/earlier than
  99. 0099our/ˈaʊɚ/belonging to us
  100. 0100even/ˈivɪn/surprisingly including
  101. 0101make/ˈmeɪk/to create or produce
  102. 0102us/ˈʌs/the speaker and others, as object
  103. 0103way/ˈweɪ/a route, or a method
  104. 0104work/ˈwɝk/to do a job; or paid effort
  105. 0105being/ˈbiɪŋ/present participle of be
  106. 0106take/ˈteɪk/to reach out and hold, or carry off
  107. 0107made/ˈmeɪd/past of make
  108. 0108while/ˈwaɪl/during the time that
  109. 0109good/ˈɡʊd/of high quality
  110. 0110much/ˈmʌtʃ/a large amount
  111. 0111know/ˈnoʊ/to have information about, or be acquainted with
  112. 0112go/ˈɡoʊ/to move away from here
  113. 0113through/ˈθɹu/in one side and out the other
  114. 0114down/ˈdaʊn/toward a lower place
  115. 0115last/ˈlæst/final; or most recent
  116. 0116those/ˈðoʊz/the things further off, more than one
  117. 0117still/ˈstɪl/up to now; or without moving
  118. 0118day/ˈdeɪ/the period from one midnight to the next
  119. 0119here/ˈhiɹ/in this place
  120. 0120come/ˈkʌm/to move toward the speaker
  121. 0121such/ˈsʌtʃ/of that kind
  122. 0122three/ˈθɹi/the number 3
  123. 0123should/ˈʃʊd/marking duty or expectation
  124. 0124life/ˈlaɪf/the state of living
  125. 0125year/ˈjɪɹ/a period of twelve months
  126. 0126world/ˈwɝld/the earth and everyone on it
  127. 0127around/ɚˈaʊnd/on every side of; approximately
  128. 0128used/ˈjuzd/past of use; or accustomed to
  129. 0129both/ˈboʊθ/the two together
  130. 0130off/ˈɔf/away, or no longer attached
  131. 0131home/ˈhoʊm/the place where you live
  132. 0132since/ˈsɪns/from a past time until now; because
  133. 0133need/ˈnid/to require something
  134. 0134man/ˈmæn/an adult male human
  135. 0135another/əˈnʌðɚ/one more, or a different one
  136. 0136use/ˈjus/to put to a purpose
  137. 0137going/ˈɡoʊɪŋ/present participle of go
  138. 0138same/ˈseɪm/not different at all
  139. 0139never/ˈnɛvɚ/at no time
  140. 0140during/ˈdʊɹɪŋ/throughout a period
  141. 0141between/bɪˈtwin/in the space separating two things
  142. 0142think/ˈθɪŋk/to hold an idea in the mind
  143. 0143long/ˈlɔŋ/measuring a lot end to end
  144. 0144great/ˈɡɹeɪt/very large, or very fine
  145. 0145too/ˈtu/more than is wanted; as well
  146. 0146place/ˈpleɪs/a particular spot or area
  147. 0147own/ˈoʊn/belonging to oneself
  148. 0148little/ˈlɪtəl/small in size
  149. 0149each/ˈitʃ/every one, taken separately
  150. 0150want/ˈwɑnt/to wish for
  151. 0151found/ˈfaʊnd/past of find
  152. 0152part/ˈpɑɹt/a piece of something larger
  153. 0153help/ˈhɛlp/to make things easier for someone
  154. 0154must/ˈmʌst/marking obligation
  155. 0155got/ˈɡɑt/past of get
  156. 0156say/ˈseɪ/to speak words
  157. 0157called/ˈkɔld/past of call; or named
  158. 0158city/ˈsɪti/a large town
  159. 0159every/ˈɛvɚi/all of them, one by one
  160. 0160under/ˈʌndɚ/below, or covered by
  161. 0161left/ˈlɛft/past of leave; or the side opposite right
  162. 0162against/əˈɡɛnst/touching, or in opposition to
  163. 0163does/ˈdʌz/present of do, for he, she or it
  164. 0164family/ˈfæməli/parents and their children
  165. 0165second/ˈsɛkənd/coming after the first; a sixtieth of a minute
  166. 0166again/əˈɡɛn/one more time
  167. 0167end/ˈɛnd/the final part; to finish
  168. 0168why/ˈwaɪ/for what reason
  169. 0169next/ˈnɛkst/coming immediately after
  170. 0170later/ˈleɪtɚ/at a time after this
  171. 0171number/ˈnʌmbɚ/a figure used in counting
  172. 0172without/wɪˈθaʊt/not having, or lacking
  173. 0173show/ˈʃoʊ/to let something be seen
  174. 0174look/ˈlʊk/to direct the eyes
  175. 0175love/ˈlʌv/deep affection; to feel it
  176. 0176house/ˈhaʊs/a building people live in
  177. 0177set/ˈsɛt/to place; or a group belonging together
  178. 0178game/ˈɡeɪm/an activity played for fun or sport
  179. 0179until/ənˈtɪl/up to the time that
  180. 0180high/ˈhaɪ/reaching far above the ground
  181. 0181name/ˈneɪm/the word something is called by
  182. 0182always/ˈɔlˌweɪz/at all times
  183. 0183really/ˈɹɪli/truly, or very
  184. 0184best/ˈbɛst/of the highest quality of all
  185. 0185state/ˈsteɪt/a condition; or a political region
  186. 0186give/ˈɡɪv/to hand over freely
  187. 0187away/əˈweɪ/to or at a distance
  188. 0188something/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/an unnamed thing
  189. 0189school/ˈskul/a place where children are taught
  190. 0190different/ˈdɪfɚənt/not alike
  191. 0191put/ˈpʊt/to move into a position
  192. 0192came/ˈkeɪm/past of come
  193. 0193few/ˈfju/not many
  194. 0194find/ˈfaɪnd/to discover after searching
  195. 0195took/ˈtʊk/past of take
  196. 0196better/ˈbɛtɚ/of higher quality than another
  197. 0197four/ˈfɔɹ/the number 4
  198. 0198old/ˈoʊld/having lived a long time
  199. 0199told/ˈtoʊld/past of tell
  200. 0200night/ˈnaɪt/the dark hours between evening and morning
  201. 0201however/ˌhaʊˈɛvɚ/nevertheless; in whatever way
  202. 0202water/ˈwɔtɚ/the clear liquid in rivers and rain
  203. 0203days/ˈdeɪz/periods from one midnight to the next
  204. 0204things/ˈθɪŋz/objects, more than one
  205. 0205money/ˈmʌni/coins and notes used to buy
  206. 0206might/ˈmaɪt/marking a slight possibility
  207. 0207play/ˈpleɪ/to take part in a game; to act a part
  208. 0208seen/ˈsin/past participle of see
  209. 0209today/təˈdeɪ/on this day
  210. 0210government/ˈɡʌvɚmənt/the people who rule a country
  211. 0211once/ˈwʌns/on one occasion; formerly
  212. 0212power/ˈpaʊɚ/the ability to act or control
  213. 0213team/ˈtim/a group playing or working together
  214. 0214case/ˈkeɪs/an instance; or a legal matter
  215. 0215company/ˈkʌmpəˌni/a business; or being with others
  216. 0216thought/ˈθɔt/past of think; or an idea
  217. 0217together/təˈɡɛðɚ/with each other
  218. 0218police/pəˈlis/the force that enforces the law
  219. 0219having/ˈhævɪŋ/present participle of have
  220. 0220went/ˈwɛnt/past of go
  221. 0221times/ˈtaɪmz/occasions, more than one
  222. 0222war/ˈwɔɹ/armed fighting between nations
  223. 0223country/ˈkʌntɹi/a nation with its own land
  224. 0224let/ˈlɛt/to allow
  225. 0225keep/ˈkip/to go on having
  226. 0226point/ˈpɔɪnt/a sharp tip; or a single item
  227. 0227business/ˈbɪznəs/buying and selling; a firm
  228. 0228million/ˈmɪljən/the number 1,000,000
  229. 0229music/ˈmjuzɪk/sound arranged to be pleasing
  230. 0230death/ˈdɛθ/the end of living
  231. 0231five/ˈfaɪv/the number 5
  232. 0232important/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtənt/mattering a great deal
  233. 0233known/ˈnoʊn/past participle of know; or familiar to many
  234. 0234though/ˈðoʊ/despite that, often added at the end
  235. 0235early/ˈɝli/near the start of a period
  236. 0236system/ˈsɪstəm/a set of parts working as a whole
  237. 0237big/ˈbɪɡ/large in size
  238. 0238call/ˈkɔl/to shout, or to telephone
  239. 0239making/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/present participle of make
  240. 0240ever/ˈɛvɚ/at any time
  241. 0241enough/ɪˈnʌf/as much as is needed
  242. 0242open/ˈoʊpən/not shut; to make so
  243. 0243done/ˈdʌn/past participle of do; finished
  244. 0244already/ɔlˈɹɛdi/by this time, sooner than expected
  245. 0245children/ˈtʃɪldɹən/young human beings, more than one
  246. 0246group/ˈɡɹup/several people or things together
  247. 0247run/ˈɹʌn/to move fast on foot
  248. 0248change/ˈtʃeɪndʒ/to make or become different
  249. 0249head/ˈhɛd/the top part of the body
  250. 0250party/ˈpɑɹti/a social gathering; a political body
  251. 0251live/ˈlaɪv/to be alive, or to dwell
  252. 0252become/bɪˈkʌm/to grow to be
  253. 0253am/ˈæm/present of be, for the speaker
  254. 0254real/ˈɹil/actually existing
  255. 0255men/ˈmɛn/adult male humans, more than one
  256. 0256public/ˈpʌblɪk/open to everyone
  257. 0257doing/ˈduɪŋ/present participle of do
  258. 0258able/ˈeɪbəl/having the skill or chance to
  259. 0259president/ˈpɹɛzəˌdɛnt/the elected head of a country
  260. 0260order/ˈɔɹdɚ/a command; or an arrangement
  261. 0261along/əˈlɔŋ/following the length of
  262. 0262late/ˈleɪt/after the expected time
  263. 0263father/ˈfɑðɚ/a male parent
  264. 0264small/ˈsmɔl/little in size
  265. 0265young/ˈjʌŋ/having lived only a short while
  266. 0266often/ˈɔfən/many times
  267. 0267working/ˈwɝkɪŋ/present participle of work
  268. 0268move/ˈmuv/to change position
  269. 0269start/ˈstɑɹt/to begin
  270. 0270line/ˈlaɪn/a long thin mark
  271. 0271yet/ˈjɛt/up to now; nevertheless
  272. 0272side/ˈsaɪd/one of the surfaces or edges
  273. 0273thing/ˈθɪŋ/an object or matter
  274. 0274says/ˈsɛz/present of say, for he, she or it
  275. 0275area/ˈɛɹiə/a region, or an extent of surface
  276. 0276far/ˈfɑɹ/a long distance off
  277. 0277mean/ˈmin/to signify; or unkind
  278. 0278given/ˈɡɪvən/past participle of give
  279. 0279women/ˈwɪmən/adult female humans, more than one
  280. 0280course/ˈkɔɹs/a direction; or a set of lessons
  281. 0281free/ˈfɹi/costing nothing; not held captive
  282. 0282months/ˈmʌnθs/periods of about thirty days
  283. 0283saw/ˈsɔ/past of see
  284. 0284lost/ˈlɔst/past of lose; no longer found
  285. 0285support/səˈpɔɹt/to hold up, or to back
  286. 0286according/əˈkɔɹdɪŋ/as stated by
  287. 0287wanted/ˈwɔntɪd/past of want
  288. 0288person/ˈpɝsən/an individual human
  289. 0289nothing/ˈnʌθɪŋ/not a single thing
  290. 0290story/ˈstɔɹi/an account of events
  291. 0291means/ˈminz/present of mean; or a method
  292. 0292less/ˈlɛs/a smaller amount
  293. 0293least/ˈlist/the smallest amount
  294. 0294care/ˈkɛɹ/to be concerned; attention given
  295. 0295body/ˈbɑdi/the whole physical form
  296. 0296using/ˈjuzɪŋ/present participle of use
  297. 0297believe/bɪˈliv/to accept as true
  298. 0298office/ˈɔfɪs/a room where clerical work is done
  299. 0299within/wɪˈðɪn/inside the limits of
  300. 0300lot/ˈlɑt/a large quantity
  301. 0301court/ˈkɔɹt/where a judge hears cases; an enclosed yard
  302. 0302film/ˈfɪlm/a moving picture
  303. 0303mother/ˈmʌðɚ/a female parent
  304. 0304top/ˈtɑp/the highest part
  305. 0305stop/ˈstɑp/to cease moving or doing
  306. 0306food/ˈfud/what is eaten to stay alive
  307. 0307started/ˈstɑɹtɪd/past of start
  308. 0308car/ˈkɑɹ/a road vehicle for a few people
  309. 0309almost/ˈɔlˌmoʊst/very nearly
  310. 0310six/ˈsɪks/the number 6
  311. 0311several/ˈsɛvɹəl/more than two but not many
  312. 0312week/ˈwik/a period of seven days
  313. 0313leave/ˈliv/to go away from
  314. 0314kind/ˈkaɪnd/a sort or type; considerate
  315. 0315coming/ˈkʌmɪŋ/present participle of come
  316. 0316black/ˈblæk/of the darkest colour
  317. 0317tell/ˈtɛl/to inform in words
  318. 0318son/ˈsʌn/someone’s male child
  319. 0319close/ˈkloʊs/to shut; or near
  320. 0320gave/ˈɡeɪv/past of give
  321. 0321others/ˈʌðɚz/the remaining people or things
  322. 0322general/ˈdʒɛnɚəl/affecting all; not detailed
  323. 0323fire/ˈfaɪɚ/burning flame and heat
  324. 0324national/ˈnæʃənəl/belonging to a whole country
  325. 0325half/ˈhæf/one of two equal parts
  326. 0326taken/ˈteɪkən/past participle of take
  327. 0327air/ˈɛɹ/the gas we breathe
  328. 0328control/kənˈtɹoʊl/to direct or restrain
  329. 0329history/ˈhɪstɚi/the record of past events
  330. 0330service/ˈsɝvəs/work done for others
  331. 0331including/ˌɪnˈkludɪŋ/having as part of the group
  332. 0332possible/ˈpɑsəbəl/able to happen
  333. 0333states/ˈsteɪts/political regions, more than one
  334. 0334law/ˈlɔ/a rule the country enforces
  335. 0335hand/ˈhænd/the part at the end of the arm
  336. 0336full/ˈfʊl/holding as much as it can
  337. 0337actually/ˈækˌtʃuəli/in reality
  338. 0338woman/ˈwʊmən/an adult female human
  339. 0339either/ˈiðɚ/one or the other of two
  340. 0340everything/ˈɛvɹiˌθɪŋ/all the things
  341. 0341south/ˈsaʊθ/the direction opposite north
  342. 0342anything/ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/any thing at all
  343. 0343taking/ˈteɪkɪŋ/present participle of take
  344. 0344feel/ˈfil/to sense by touch or emotion
  345. 0345soon/ˈsun/in a short while
  346. 0346following/ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/coming next after
  347. 0347across/əˈkɹɔs/from one side to the other
  348. 0348information/ˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/facts told or learned
  349. 0349book/ˈbʊk/printed pages bound together
  350. 0350hard/ˈhɑɹd/firm to the touch; difficult
  351. 0351major/ˈmeɪdʒɚ/greater, or more serious
  352. 0352due/ˈdu/owed, or expected to arrive
  353. 0353died/ˈdaɪd/past of die
  354. 0354news/ˈnuz/reports of recent events
  355. 0355hold/ˈhoʊld/to keep in the hand
  356. 0356white/ˈwaɪt/of the lightest colour
  357. 0357town/ˈtaʊn/a place smaller than a city
  358. 0358light/ˈlaɪt/brightness; or weighing little
  359. 0359whole/ˈhoʊl/complete, with nothing left out
  360. 0360problem/ˈpɹɑbləm/something difficult to deal with
  361. 0361human/ˈhjumən/belonging to our own species
  362. 0362local/ˈloʊkəl/belonging to a small nearby area
  363. 0363asked/ˈæskt/past of ask
  364. 0364makes/ˈmeɪks/present of make, for he, she or it
  365. 0365face/ˈfeɪs/the front of the head
  366. 0366idea/aɪˈdiə/a thought or plan
  367. 0367looking/ˈlʊkɪŋ/present participle of look
  368. 0368special/ˈspɛʃəl/better or different from the usual
  369. 0369became/bɪˈkeɪm/past of become
  370. 0370room/ˈɹum/a space within a building
  371. 0371outside/ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/beyond the walls or limits
  372. 0372past/ˈpæst/the time gone by; beyond
  373. 0373killed/ˈkɪld/past of kill
  374. 0374sure/ˈʃʊɹ/certain
  375. 0375main/ˈmeɪn/chief, or most important
  376. 0376hit/ˈhɪt/to strike
  377. 0377north/ˈnɔɹθ/the direction opposite south
  378. 0378matter/ˈmætɚ/a subject; or physical substance
  379. 0379report/ɹiˈpɔɹt/an account given of something
  380. 0380won/ˈwʌn/past of win
  381. 0381turn/ˈtɝn/to move round, or to change direction
  382. 0382friends/ˈfɹɛndz/people you are fond of, more than one
  383. 0383true/ˈtɹu/agreeing with the facts
  384. 0384comes/ˈkʌmz/present of come, for he, she or it
  385. 0385hours/ˈaʊɚz/periods of sixty minutes
  386. 0386further/ˈfɝðɚ/to a greater distance or extent
  387. 0387behind/bɪˈhaɪnd/at the back of
  388. 0388sometimes/səmˈtaɪmz/now and then, but not always
  389. 0389himself/hɪmˈsɛlf/the male person, as the object of his own action
  390. 0390return/ɹɪˈtɝn/to come or give back
  391. 0391fact/ˈfækt/something known to be so
  392. 0392large/ˈlɑɹdʒ/of great size
  393. 0393position/pəˈzɪʃən/the place something occupies
  394. 0394rather/ˈɹæðɚ/somewhat; in preference
  395. 0395future/ˈfjutʃɚ/the time still to come
  396. 0396season/ˈsizən/one of the four parts of the year
  397. 0397third/ˈθɝd/coming after the second
  398. 0398wife/ˈwaɪf/the woman a man is married to
  399. 0399king/ˈkɪŋ/a male ruler by birth
  400. 0400building/ˈbɪldɪŋ/a structure with walls and a roof
  401. 0401job/ˈdʒɑb/paid work someone does regularly
  402. 0402saying/ˈseɪɪŋ/present participle of say
  403. 0403pay/ˈpeɪ/to give money for something
  404. 0404plan/ˈplæn/a worked-out intention
  405. 0405space/ˈspeɪs/an empty extent; the region beyond the sky
  406. 0406bring/ˈbɹɪŋ/to carry toward the speaker
  407. 0407someone/ˈsʌmˌwʌn/a person not named
  408. 0408living/ˈlɪvɪŋ/present participle of live; earning a livelihood
  409. 0409getting/ˈɡɛtɪŋ/present participle of get
  410. 0410road/ˈɹoʊd/a prepared way for vehicles
  411. 0411strong/ˈstɹɔŋ/having great physical power
  412. 0412among/əˈmʌŋ/surrounded by, or shared between several
  413. 0413trying/ˈtɹaɪɪŋ/present participle of try
  414. 0414although/ˌɔlˈðoʊ/in spite of the fact that
  415. 0415brought/ˈbɹɔt/past of bring
  416. 0416front/ˈfɹʌnt/the side that faces forward
  417. 0417red/ˈɹɛd/of the colour of blood
  418. 0418per/ˈpɝ/for each
  419. 0419deal/ˈdil/an agreement; to hand out
  420. 0420age/ˈeɪdʒ/how long something has existed
  421. 0421dead/ˈdɛd/no longer alive
  422. 0422street/ˈstɹit/a road in a town, with buildings
  423. 0423land/ˈlænd/solid ground, not sea
  424. 0424instead/ˌɪnˈstɛd/in place of the other
  425. 0425finally/ˈfaɪnəli/at last
  426. 0426meet/ˈmit/to come together with
  427. 0427works/ˈwɝks/present of work, for he, she or it
  428. 0428try/ˈtɹaɪ/to make an attempt
  429. 0429single/ˈsɪŋɡəl/one only, not a pair
  430. 0430win/ˈwɪn/to come first in a contest
  431. 0431clear/ˈklɪɹ/easy to see through or understand
  432. 0432playing/ˈpleɪɪŋ/present participle of play
  433. 0433minutes/ˈmɪnəts/periods of sixty seconds
  434. 0434stay/ˈsteɪ/to remain in a place
  435. 0435probably/ˈpɹɑbəˌbli/most likely
  436. 0436members/ˈmɛmbɚz/people belonging to a group
  437. 0437word/ˈwɝd/a single unit of language
  438. 0438mind/ˈmaɪnd/the part of a person that thinks
  439. 0439act/ˈækt/to do something; a deed
  440. 0440form/ˈfɔɹm/the shape of something; to shape it
  441. 0441inside/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/within the walls or limits
  442. 0442morning/ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/the early part of the day
  443. 0443force/ˈfɔɹs/physical strength used on something
  444. 0444energy/ˈɛnɚdʒi/the power to do work
  445. 0445research/ɹiˈsɝtʃ/careful study to discover facts
  446. 0446west/ˈwɛst/the direction the sun sets
  447. 0447lead/ˈlɛd/to go in front and guide
  448. 0448cause/ˈkɑz/what makes something happen
  449. 0449bit/ˈbɪt/a small piece
  450. 0450market/ˈmɑɹkət/where goods are bought and sold
  451. 0451near/ˈnɪɹ/a short distance away
  452. 0452final/ˈfaɪnəl/coming at the very end
  453. 0453whether/ˈwɛðɚ/introducing a choice between possibilities
  454. 0454child/ˈtʃaɪld/a young human
  455. 0455bad/ˈbæd/of poor quality; not good
  456. 0456yes/ˈjɛs/a word of agreement
  457. 0457rest/ˈɹɛst/what remains; to stop and relax
  458. 0458security/sɪˈkjʊɹəti/freedom from danger
  459. 0459sent/ˈsɛnt/past of send
  460. 0460especially/əˈspɛʃli/more than in other cases
  461. 0461social/ˈsoʊʃəl/to do with people living together
  462. 0462field/ˈfild/open land; or a branch of study
  463. 0463games/ˈɡeɪmz/activities played for sport, more than one
  464. 0464heart/ˈhɑɹt/the organ that pumps blood
  465. 0465cut/ˈkʌt/to divide with a blade
  466. 0466understand/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/to grasp the meaning of
  467. 0467series/ˈsɪɹiz/several things coming one after another
  468. 0468health/ˈhɛlθ/the condition of the body
  469. 0469talk/ˈtɔk/to speak with someone
  470. 0470price/ˈpɹaɪs/the money something costs
  471. 0471record/ɹəˈkɔɹd/an account kept; to set one down
  472. 0472longer/ˈlɔŋɡɚ/for a greater time
  473. 0473reason/ˈɹizən/why something is so; the power to think
  474. 0474period/ˈpɪɹiəd/a stretch of time
  475. 0475ago/əˈɡoʊ/in the past, counting back from now
  476. 0476cannot/ˈkænɑt/to be unable to
  477. 0477held/ˈhɛld/past of hold
  478. 0478friend/ˈfɹɛnd/someone you like and know well
  479. 0479quite/ˈkwaɪt/fairly, or completely
  480. 0480example/ɪɡˈzæmpəl/one case that shows the rest
  481. 0481question/ˈkwɛstʃən/something asked
  482. 0482community/kəˈmjunəti/people living in one place
  483. 0483read/ˈɹɛd/to take meaning from writing
  484. 0484heard/ˈhɝd/past of hear
  485. 0485met/ˈmɛt/past of meet
  486. 0486short/ˈʃɔɹt/small in length or height
  487. 0487shot/ˈʃɑt/a firing of a gun; an attempt
  488. 0488level/ˈlɛvəl/height reached; flat and even
  489. 0489moving/ˈmuvɪŋ/present participle of move
  490. 0490running/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/present participle of run
  491. 0491began/bɪˈɡæn/past of begin
  492. 0492based/ˈbeɪst/having its foundation somewhere
  493. 0493needs/ˈnidz/present of need, for he, she or it
  494. 0494data/ˈdeɪtə/facts gathered for study
  495. 0495wrote/ˈɹoʊt/past of write
  496. 0496meeting/ˈmitɪŋ/an occasion when people come together
  497. 0497month/ˈmʌnθ/one of the twelve parts of a year
  498. 0498happened/ˈhæpənd/past of happen
  499. 0499words/ˈwɝdz/single units of language, more than one
  500. 0500process/ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/a series of steps toward a result
  501. 0501church/ˈtʃɝtʃ/a building for Christian worship
  502. 0502university/ˌjunəˈvɝsəti/where degrees are taught
  503. 0503hope/ˈhoʊp/to wish and expect
  504. 0504everyone/ˈɛvɹiˌwʌn/all people; each person
  505. 0505park/ˈpɑɹk/public green ground in a town
  506. 0506military/ˈmɪləˌtɛɹi/to do with armed forces
  507. 0507brother/ˈbɹʌðɚ/a male sibling
  508. 0508needed/ˈnidəd/past of need
  509. 0509seven/ˈsɛvən/the number 7
  510. 0510low/ˈloʊ/close to the ground
  511. 0511common/ˈkɑmən/happening often; shared by many
  512. 0512played/ˈpleɪd/past of play
  513. 0513continue/kənˈtɪnju/to keep on
  514. 0514experience/ɪkˈspɪɹiəns/what a person has lived through
  515. 0515attack/əˈtæk/violent action against someone
  516. 0516anyone/ˈɛniˌwʌn/any person at all
  517. 0517weeks/ˈwiks/periods of seven days
  518. 0518alone/əˈloʊn/with nobody else
  519. 0519action/ˈækʃən/something done
  520. 0520total/ˈtoʊtəl/the whole amount
  521. 0521worked/ˈwɝkt/past of work
  522. 0522fight/ˈfaɪt/to struggle against someone
  523. 0523key/ˈki/what opens a lock; the crucial part
  524. 0524certain/ˈsɝtən/sure beyond doubt
  525. 0525army/ˈɑɹmi/a nation's land forces
  526. 0526else/ˈɛls/besides, or instead
  527. 0527club/ˈklʌb/a group meeting for an interest
  528. 0528star/ˈstɑɹ/a burning point of light in the sky
  529. 0529usually/ˈjuʒəwəli/on most occasions
  530. 0530sense/ˈsɛns/a feeling or meaning; sight, hearing and the rest
  531. 0531political/pəˈlɪtəkəl/to do with governing
  532. 0532share/ˈʃɛɹ/to divide and give a part
  533. 0533bank/ˈbæŋk/where money is kept; the edge of a river
  534. 0534students/ˈstudənts/people studying, more than one
  535. 0535international/ˌɪntɚˈnæʃənəl/between nations
  536. 0536daughter/ˈdɔtɚ/someone’s female child
  537. 0537class/ˈklæs/a group taught together; a social rank
  538. 0538knew/ˈnu/past of know
  539. 0539takes/ˈteɪks/present of take, for he, she or it
  540. 0540board/ˈbɔɹd/a flat piece of wood; a governing group
  541. 0541led/ˈlɛd/past of lead
  542. 0542above/əˈbʌv/higher up than
  543. 0543present/ˈpɹɛzənt/here now; a gift
  544. 0544fine/ˈfaɪn/very good; or thin and delicate
  545. 0545former/ˈfɔɹmɚ/the earlier of two
  546. 0546private/ˈpɹaɪvət/not open to everyone
  547. 0547chance/ˈtʃæns/a possibility, or good luck
  548. 0548lives/ˈlɪvz/present of live, for he, she or it
  549. 0549evidence/ˈɛvədəns/facts that show what is so
  550. 0550earlier/ˈɝliɚ/before the time mentioned
  551. 0551ready/ˈɹɛdi/prepared and able to act
  552. 0552available/əˈveɪləbəl/there to be had
  553. 0553blood/ˈblʌd/the red liquid in the veins
  554. 0554hands/ˈhændz/the parts at the ends of the arms
  555. 0555chief/ˈtʃif/highest in rank
  556. 0556project/ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/a planned piece of work
  557. 0557difficult/ˈdɪfəkəlt/hard to do
  558. 0558wrong/ˈɹɔŋ/not correct
  559. 0559date/ˈdeɪt/the day of the month and year
  560. 0560program/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/a plan of what will happen
  561. 0561parents/ˈpɛɹənts/a mother and father
  562. 0562break/ˈbɹeɪk/to come apart in pieces
  563. 0563east/ˈist/the direction the sun rises
  564. 0564ground/ˈɡɹaʊnd/the surface of the earth
  565. 0565art/ˈɑɹt/painting, sculpture and the like
  566. 0566personal/ˈpɝsɪnəl/belonging to one particular individual; private
  567. 0567tried/ˈtɹaɪd/past of try
  568. 0568worth/ˈwɝθ/having a stated value
  569. 0569fall/ˈfɔl/to drop toward the ground
  570. 0570seems/ˈsimz/present of seem, for he, she or it
  571. 0571center/ˈsɛntɚ/the middle point
  572. 0572points/ˈpɔɪnts/separate items or marks scored
  573. 0573felt/ˈfɛlt/past of feel
  574. 0574sound/ˈsaʊnd/what the ears pick up
  575. 0575received/ɹəˈsivd/past of receive
  576. 0576list/ˈlɪst/items written one under another
  577. 0577girl/ˈɡɝl/a female child
  578. 0578moment/ˈmoʊmənt/a very short time
  579. 0579decided/ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/past of decide
  580. 0580involved/ˌɪnˈvɑlvd/taking part, or bound up in
  581. 0581hospital/ˈhɑˌspɪtəl/where the sick are treated
  582. 0582role/ˈɹoʊl/the part someone plays
  583. 0583original/ɚˈɪdʒənəl/the first; not copied
  584. 0584leaving/ˈlivɪŋ/present participle of leave
  585. 0585drive/ˈdɹaɪv/to steer a vehicle
  586. 0586cost/ˈkɑst/the money needed to buy
  587. 0587college/ˈkɑlɪdʒ/a place of higher learning
  588. 0588entire/ɪnˈtaɪɚ/whole, with none left out
  589. 0589forward/ˈfɔɹwɚd/toward the front
  590. 0590video/ˈvɪdioʊ/a recording of moving pictures
  591. 0591easy/ˈizi/needing little effort
  592. 0592sold/ˈsoʊld/past of sell
  593. 0593boy/ˈbɔɪ/a male child
  594. 0594services/ˈsɝvəsəz/kinds of provision, such as transport or health
  595. 0595eight/ˈeɪt/the number 8
  596. 0596interest/ˈɪntɹəst/curiosity; money paid on a loan
  597. 0597turned/ˈtɝnd/past of turn
  598. 0598higher/ˈhaɪɚ/further above the ground
  599. 0599simple/ˈsɪmpəl/plain, and easy to grasp
  600. 0600song/ˈsɔŋ/words set to music
  601. 0601themselves/ðɛmˈsɛlvz/those people, as objects of their own action
  602. 0602goes/ˈɡoʊz/present of go, for he, she or it
  603. 0603ask/ˈæsk/to put a question
  604. 0604couple/ˈkʌpəl/two of something; two partners
  605. 0605allowed/əˈlaʊd/past of allow
  606. 0606changed/ˈtʃeɪndʒd/past of change
  607. 0607upon/əˈpɑn/on, in a formal style
  608. 0608married/ˈmɛɹid/joined as husband and wife
  609. 0609result/ɹɪˈzʌlt/what follows from a cause
  610. 0610summer/ˈsʌmɚ/the warmest season
  611. 0611press/ˈpɹɛs/to push steadily; the newspapers
  612. 0612earth/ˈɝθ/the planet we live on
  613. 0613council/ˈkaʊnsəl/a body elected to govern locally
  614. 0614quickly/ˈkwɪkli/at speed
  615. 0615moved/ˈmuvd/past of move
  616. 0616department/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/one division of an organisation
  617. 0617serious/ˈsɪɹiəs/grave, and not to be joked about
  618. 0618middle/ˈmɪdəl/the point equally far from the edges
  619. 0619wait/ˈweɪt/to stay until something happens
  620. 0620watch/ˈwɑtʃ/to look at for a while
  621. 0621current/ˈkɝənt/belonging to the present time
  622. 0622problems/ˈpɹɑbləmz/difficult matters, more than one
  623. 0623ball/ˈbɔl/a round object used in sport
  624. 0624decision/dɪˈsɪʒən/a choice finally made
  625. 0625minister/ˈmɪnəstɚ/a member of a government; a clergyman
  626. 0626gone/ˈɡɔn/past participle of go
  627. 0627built/ˈbɪlt/past of build
  628. 0628relationship/ɹiˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/how two people or things stand to each other
  629. 0629shows/ˈʃoʊz/present of show, for he, she or it
  630. 0630island/ˈaɪlənd/land with water all round
  631. 0631happy/ˈhæpi/feeling pleased
  632. 0632average/ˈævɚɪdʒ/the usual, or the middle value
  633. 0633event/ɪˈvɛnt/something that happens
  634. 0634giving/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/present participle of give
  635. 0635situation/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/how things stand at a moment
  636. 0636offer/ˈɔfɚ/to hold out for acceptance
  637. 0637named/ˈneɪmd/past of name
  638. 0638kill/ˈkɪl/to cause to die
  639. 0639buy/ˈbaɪ/to get by paying
  640. 0640test/ˈtɛst/a trial to find out what is so
  641. 0641itself/ˌɪtˈsɛlf/that thing, as the object of its own action
  642. 0642media/ˈmidiə/newspapers, radio and television together
  643. 0643allow/əˈlaʊ/to let happen
  644. 0644study/ˈstʌdi/to learn about carefully
  645. 0645ten/ˈtɛn/the number 10
  646. 0646river/ˈɹɪvɚ/a wide natural stream of water
  647. 0647green/ˈɡɹin/of the colour of grass
  648. 0648access/ˈækˌsɛs/the right or means to reach
  649. 0649hear/ˈhiɹ/to take in through the ears
  650. 0650released/ɹiˈlist/past of release
  651. 0651sea/ˈsi/the salt water covering much of the earth
  652. 0652character/ˈkɛɹɪktɚ/a person's nature; a figure in a story
  653. 0653perhaps/pɚˈhæps/possibly, though not certainly
  654. 0654type/ˈtaɪp/a kind or sort
  655. 0655phone/ˈfoʊn/a device for speaking at a distance
  656. 0656development/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/steady growth or change
  657. 0657created/kɹiˈeɪtəd/past of create
  658. 0658despite/dɪˈspaɪt/in spite of
  659. 0659bill/ˈbɪl/a demand for payment; a draft law
  660. 0660natural/ˈnætʃɚəl/existing in the world without being made by people
  661. 0661stage/ˈsteɪdʒ/where actors perform; one step in a process
  662. 0662career/kɚˈɪɹ/a lifetime of work in one line
  663. 0663door/ˈdɔɹ/what closes an entrance
  664. 0664provide/pɹəˈvaɪd/to supply what is needed
  665. 0665likely/ˈlaɪkli/probable
  666. 0666exactly/ɪɡˈzæktli/precisely, with no difference
  667. 0667station/ˈsteɪʃən/where trains stop; a base for a service
  668. 0668language/ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/the words a people speak
  669. 0669scene/ˈsin/a place where something happens
  670. 0670blue/ˈblu/of the colour of a clear sky
  671. 0671stand/ˈstænd/to be upright on the feet
  672. 0672poor/ˈpuɹ/having very little money
  673. 0673officer/ˈɔfəsɚ/someone holding rank or authority
  674. 0674movie/ˈmuvi/a film shown in a cinema or on a screen
  675. 0675county/ˈkaʊnti/a large administrative division
  676. 0676pressure/ˈpɹɛʃɚ/force pushing on a surface; strain
  677. 0677popular/ˈpɑpjəlɚ/liked by many
  678. 0678director/dɚˈɛktɚ/someone who runs an organisation or film
  679. 0679create/kɹiˈeɪt/to bring into being
  680. 0680husband/ˈhʌzbənd/the man a woman is married to
  681. 0681players/ˈpleɪɚz/the people making up a side
  682. 0682please/ˈpliz/used to make a polite request
  683. 0683thanks/ˈθæŋks/words of gratitude
  684. 0684beginning/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/the first part
  685. 0685rate/ˈɹeɪt/the speed or level at which something happens
  686. 0686similar/ˈsɪməlɚ/alike, but not identical
  687. 0687nearly/ˈnɪɹli/almost
  688. 0688release/ɹiˈlis/to set free, or to make public
  689. 0689sign/ˈsaɪn/a mark that stands for something
  690. 0690risk/ˈɹɪsk/the chance of something bad
  691. 0691trust/ˈtɹʌst/to believe in someone
  692. 0692target/ˈtɑɹɡət/what is aimed at
  693. 0693remember/ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/to keep or call back in mind
  694. 0694medical/ˈmɛdəkəl/to do with treating illness
  695. 0695stock/ˈstɑk/goods in store; a share in a firm
  696. 0696player/ˈpleɪɚ/someone taking part in a game
  697. 0697complete/kəmˈplit/having every part
  698. 0698lower/ˈloʊɚ/nearer the ground than another
  699. 0699expected/ɪkˈspɛktəd/past of expect
  700. 0700central/ˈsɛntɹəl/at or near the middle
  701. 0701hot/ˈhɑt/at a high temperature
  702. 0702step/ˈstɛp/one movement of the foot; a stage
  703. 0703follow/ˈfɑloʊ/to go after
  704. 0704society/səˈsaɪəti/people living together under shared rules
  705. 0705changes/ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/alterations, more than one
  706. 0706pass/ˈpæs/to go by, or to hand over
  707. 0707born/ˈbɔɹn/brought into life
  708. 0708recent/ˈɹisənt/having happened a short time ago
  709. 0709added/ˈædəd/past of add
  710. 0710whose/ˈhuz/belonging to which person
  711. 0711ahead/əˈhɛd/in front, or further on
  712. 0712battle/ˈbætəl/a fight between armed forces
  713. 0713starting/ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/present participle of start
  714. 0714paid/ˈpeɪd/past of pay
  715. 0715round/ˈɹaʊnd/shaped like a circle
  716. 0716radio/ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/sound sent and received by waves
  717. 0717mark/ˈmɑɹk/a visible spot or line left on something
  718. 0718century/ˈsɛntʃɚi/a hundred years
  719. 0719looks/ˈlʊks/present of look, for he, she or it
  720. 0720gold/ˈɡoʊld/the precious yellow metal
  721. 0721value/ˈvælju/what something is worth
  722. 0722cases/ˈkeɪsəz/instances or legal matters, more than one
  723. 0723save/ˈseɪv/to rescue, or to keep for later
  724. 0724training/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/teaching that builds a skill
  725. 0725member/ˈmɛmbɚ/someone belonging to a group
  726. 0726kept/ˈkɛpt/past of keep
  727. 0727plans/ˈplænz/worked-out intentions, more than one
  728. 0728safe/ˈseɪf/free from harm
  729. 0729gas/ˈɡæs/a substance that is neither solid nor liquid
  730. 0730written/ˈɹɪtən/past participle of write
  731. 0731speak/ˈspik/to say words aloud
  732. 0732eyes/ˈaɪz/the organs of sight
  733. 0733issue/ˈɪʃu/a matter under discussion; an edition
  734. 0734view/ˈvju/what can be seen; an opinion
  735. 0735charge/ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/a price asked; an accusation
  736. 0736performance/pɚˈfɔɹməns/how well something is carried out; a show
  737. 0737note/ˈnoʊt/a short written record
  738. 0738results/ɹɪˈzʌlts/what follow from causes, more than one
  739. 0739letter/ˈlɛtɚ/a written message; a sign of the alphabet
  740. 0740range/ˈɹeɪndʒ/the extent between limits
  741. 0741property/ˈpɹɑpɚti/what somebody owns, especially land
  742. 0742terms/ˈtɝmz/conditions of an agreement
  743. 0743completely/kəmˈplitli/entirely
  744. 0744voice/ˈvɔɪs/the sound a person makes speaking
  745. 0745nature/ˈneɪtʃɚ/the physical world of plants, animals and landscape; the essential quality
  746. 0746trade/ˈtɹeɪd/buying and selling between people
  747. 0747rules/ˈɹulz/statements of what is allowed
  748. 0748thinking/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/present participle of think
  749. 0749followed/ˈfɑloʊd/past of follow
  750. 0750perfect/pɚˈfɛkt/with nothing at all wrong
  751. 0751baby/ˈbeɪbi/a very young child
  752. 0752success/səkˈsɛs/reaching what was aimed at
  753. 0753rock/ˈɹɑk/hard stone
  754. 0754considered/kənˈsɪdɚd/past of consider; thought over carefully
  755. 0755numbers/ˈnʌmbɚz/figures used in counting
  756. 0756choice/ˈtʃɔɪs/the act of picking between options
  757. 0757ways/ˈweɪz/routes or methods, more than one
  758. 0758talking/ˈtɔkɪŋ/present participle of talk
  759. 0759spent/ˈspɛnt/past of spend
  760. 0760questions/ˈkwɛstʃənz/things asked, more than one
  761. 0761wants/ˈwɑnts/present of want, for he, she or it
  762. 0762model/ˈmɑdəl/a small copy; a pattern to follow
  763. 0763production/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/the making of goods
  764. 0764figure/ˈfɪɡjɚ/a shape or number; a person's form
  765. 0765modern/ˈmɑdɚn/of the present age
  766. 0766education/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/the process of teaching and learning
  767. 0767check/ˈtʃɛk/to look at and make sure
  768. 0768maybe/ˈmeɪbi/it could be so
  769. 0769beautiful/ˈbjutəfəl/very pleasing to look at
  770. 0770rights/ˈɹaɪts/what a person is entitled to
  771. 0771table/ˈteɪbəl/a flat top on legs; rows and columns
  772. 0772books/ˈbʊks/bound printed volumes, more than one
  773. 0773official/əˈfɪʃəl/approved by those in authority
  774. 0774recently/ˈɹisəntli/not long ago
  775. 0775peace/ˈpis/freedom from war or noise
  776. 0776throughout/θɹuˈaʊt/in every part of; from start to finish
  777. 0777match/ˈmætʃ/a contest; a thing that pairs with another
  778. 0778visit/ˈvɪzɪt/to go and spend time somewhere
  779. 0779passed/ˈpæst/past of pass
  780. 0780simply/ˈsɪmpli/in a plain way; merely
  781. 0781towards/təˈwɔɹdz/in the direction of
  782. 0782quarter/ˈkwɔɹtɚ/one of four equal parts
  783. 0783address/ˈæˌdɹɛs/where a building stands; a formal speech
  784. 0784attention/əˈtɛnʃən/the act of watching or listening closely
  785. 0785technology/tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/applied scientific knowledge and machines
  786. 0786remain/ɹɪˈmeɪn/to stay behind, or be left
  787. 0787ones/ˈwʌnz/particular examples, more than one
  788. 0788oil/ˈɔɪl/a thick greasy liquid; petroleum
  789. 0789reach/ˈɹitʃ/to arrive at, or stretch out to
  790. 0790capital/ˈkæpətəl/the chief city; money for a business
  791. 0791band/ˈbænd/a group of musicians; a strip
  792. 0792areas/ˈɛɹiəz/regions, more than one
  793. 0793countries/ˈkʌntɹiz/nations with their own land
  794. 0794truth/ˈtɹuθ/what is actually so
  795. 0795financial/fəˈnænʃəl/to do with money
  796. 0796writing/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/present participle of write; words set down
  797. 0797legal/ˈliɡəl/to do with the law, or allowed by it
  798. 0798parts/ˈpɑɹts/pieces of something larger
  799. 0799race/ˈɹeɪs/a contest of speed; a division of people
  800. 0800happen/ˈhæpən/to take place
  801. 0801sister/ˈsɪstɚ/a female sibling
  802. 0802staff/ˈstæf/the people employed somewhere
  803. 0803forces/ˈfɔɹsɪz/armed bodies; strengths applied
  804. 0804gets/ˈɡɛts/present of get, for he, she or it
  805. 0805amount/əˈmaʊnt/how much there is
  806. 0806cover/ˈkʌvɚ/to lay something over
  807. 0807below/bɪˈloʊ/lower down than
  808. 0808foreign/ˈfɔɹən/belonging to another country
  809. 0809immediately/ˌɪˈmiˌdiətli/at once
  810. 0810girls/ˈɡɝlz/young female people
  811. 0811issues/ˈɪʃuz/matters under discussion, more than one
  812. 0812events/ɪˈvɛnts/things that happen, more than one
  813. 0813die/ˈdaɪ/to stop living
  814. 0814practice/ˈpɹæktəs/repeated doing to get better
  815. 0815doctor/ˈdɑktɚ/someone trained to treat illness
  816. 0816size/ˈsaɪz/how big something is
  817. 0817normal/ˈnɔɹməl/usual, and as expected
  818. 0818speaking/ˈspikɪŋ/present participle of speak
  819. 0819reported/ˌɹiˈpɔɹtɪd/past of report
  820. 0820fast/ˈfæst/moving at speed
  821. 0821walk/ˈwɔk/to travel on foot
  822. 0822loss/ˈlɔs/what has gone and cannot be had again
  823. 0823deep/ˈdip/going a long way down
  824. 0824learn/ˈlɝn/to come to know or be able to do
  825. 0825build/ˈbɪld/to put up by joining parts
  826. 0826protect/pɹəˈtɛkt/to keep from harm
  827. 0827cold/ˈkoʊld/at a low temperature
  828. 0828meant/ˈmɛnt/past of mean
  829. 0829site/ˈsaɪt/the ground a thing stands on
  830. 0830piece/ˈpis/a part broken or cut off
  831. 0831billion/ˈbɪljən/the number 1,000,000,000
  832. 0832industry/ˈɪndəstɹi/the making of goods on a large scale
  833. 0833gun/ˈɡʌn/a weapon that fires bullets
  834. 0834systems/ˈsɪstəmz/sets of parts working as wholes
  835. 0835account/əˈkaʊnt/a record of money; a description
  836. 0836dark/ˈdɑɹk/with little or no light
  837. 0837feet/ˈfit/the parts at the ends of the legs
  838. 0838guy/ˈɡaɪ/a man, spoken informally
  839. 0839message/ˈmɛsədʒ/words passed from one person to another
  840. 0840design/dɪˈzaɪn/to plan how a thing will look and work
  841. 0841leader/ˈlidɚ/someone others follow
  842. 0842helped/ˈhɛlpt/past of help
  843. 0843include/ˌɪnˈklud/to take in as part of
  844. 0844increase/ˌɪnˈkɹis/to grow, or make greater
  845. 0845dog/ˈdɔɡ/a four-legged animal kept as a pet
  846. 0846dance/ˈdæns/to move in time to music
  847. 0847federal/ˈfɛdɚəl/belonging to a union of states
  848. 0848crime/ˈkɹaɪm/an act the law forbids
  849. 0849mission/ˈmɪʃən/a task somebody is sent to do
  850. 0850closed/ˈkloʊzd/shut, or no longer open
  851. 0851eventually/ɪˈvɛntʃəwəli/in the end
  852. 0852remains/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/present of remain; what is left
  853. 0853contact/ˈkɑnˌtækt/touching, or getting in touch
  854. 0854union/ˈjunjən/a joining together; a workers' body
  855. 0855hall/ˈhɔl/a large room, or an entrance space
  856. 0856beyond/bɪˈɑnd/on the far side of
  857. 0857percent/pɚˈsɛnt/out of every hundred
  858. 0858answer/ˈænsɚ/a reply to a question
  859. 0859fell/ˈfɛl/past of fall
  860. 0860continues/kənˈtɪnjuz/present of continue, for he, she or it
  861. 0861various/ˈvɛɹiəs/of several different kinds
  862. 0862base/ˈbeɪs/the bottom part; a headquarters
  863. 0863science/ˈsaɪəns/knowledge got by observation and experiment
  864. 0864leading/ˈlidɪŋ/most important, or out in front
  865. 0865whatever/ˌwʌˈtɛvɚ/anything at all that
  866. 0866returned/ɹɪˈtɝnd/past of return
  867. 0867miss/ˈmɪs/to fail to hit or catch
  868. 0868write/ˈɹaɪt/to set words down
  869. 0869showed/ˈʃoʊd/past of show
  870. 0870potential/pəˈtɛnʃəl/what might come to be
  871. 0871caused/ˈkɑzd/past of cause
  872. 0872focus/ˈfoʊkəs/to bring to a single point of attention
  873. 0873paper/ˈpeɪpɚ/the thin sheet material for writing
  874. 0874pretty/ˈpɹɪti/fairly; or pleasant to look at
  875. 0875thank/ˈθæŋk/to say you are grateful
  876. 0876finished/ˈfɪnɪʃt/past of finish; brought to an end
  877. 0877speed/ˈspid/how fast something moves
  878. 0878policy/ˈpɑləsi/a settled course of action
  879. 0879post/ˈpoʊst/a job; the mail; an upright timber
  880. 0880effect/ɪˈfɛkt/what a cause brings about
  881. 0881particular/pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/this one and no other
  882. 0882send/ˈsɛnd/to cause to go elsewhere
  883. 0883ended/ˈɛndəd/past of end
  884. 0884opportunity/ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/a chance to do something good
  885. 0885kids/ˈkɪdz/children, spoken informally
  886. 0886captain/ˈkæptən/whoever commands a ship or side
  887. 0887hour/ˈaʊɚ/a period of sixty minutes
  888. 0888stories/ˈstɔɹiz/accounts of events, more than one
  889. 0889source/ˈsɔɹs/where something comes from
  890. 0890sex/ˈsɛks/whether a creature is male or female
  891. 0891term/ˈtɝm/a word for a thing; part of a school year
  892. 0892heavy/ˈhɛvi/weighing a great deal
  893. 0893seem/ˈsim/to give the impression of being
  894. 0894evening/ˈivnɪŋ/the hours between afternoon and night
  895. 0895league/ˈliɡ/a set of clubs that play each other
  896. 0896gives/ˈɡɪvz/present of give, for he, she or it
  897. 0897travel/ˈtɹævəl/to go from place to place
  898. 0898nine/ˈnaɪn/the number 9
  899. 0899seeing/ˈsiɪŋ/present participle of see
  900. 0900names/ˈneɪmz/the words things are called by
  901. 0901huge/ˈhjudʒ/extremely large
  902. 0902statement/ˈsteɪtmənt/something said or written formally
  903. 0903sun/ˈsʌn/the star the earth goes round
  904. 0904picture/ˈpɪktʃɚ/a painting, drawing or photograph
  905. 0905fighting/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/present participle of fight
  906. 0906feeling/ˈfilɪŋ/an emotion, or what touch tells you
  907. 0907card/ˈkɑɹd/a small stiff piece of paper
  908. 0908safety/ˈseɪfti/being free from danger
  909. 0909calls/ˈkɔlz/present of call; or telephone conversations
  910. 0910vote/ˈvoʊt/to choose formally in an election
  911. 0911officers/ˈɔfəsɚz/people holding rank or authority
  912. 0912necessary/ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/needed, and not to be done without
  913. 0913nice/ˈnaɪs/pleasant or agreeable
  914. 0914search/ˈsɝtʃ/to look carefully for
  915. 0915sleep/ˈslip/to rest with the eyes shut and mind off
  916. 0916style/ˈstaɪl/a distinctive manner of doing
  917. 0917believed/bɪˈlivd/past of believe
  918. 0918opened/ˈoʊpənd/past of open
  919. 0919calling/ˈkɔlɪŋ/present participle of call
  920. 0920murder/ˈmɝdɚ/the deliberate killing of a person
  921. 0921sort/ˈsɔɹt/a kind or type; to put in order
  922. 0922hair/ˈhɛɹ/the fine strands growing on the head
  923. 0923rule/ˈɹul/a statement of what is allowed
  924. 0924track/ˈtɹæk/a path, or a mark left behind
  925. 0925fun/ˈfʌn/enjoyment and amusement
  926. 0926straight/ˈstɹeɪt/going without a bend
  927. 0927code/ˈkoʊd/a system of signs, or of laws
  928. 0928minute/ˈmɪnət/a period of sixty seconds
  929. 0929justice/ˈdʒʌstəs/fair treatment under the law
  930. 0930box/ˈbɑks/a container with flat sides
  931. 0931continued/kənˈtɪnjud/past of continue
  932. 0932ice/ˈaɪs/frozen water
  933. 0933difference/ˈdɪfɚəns/how two things are not alike
  934. 0934raised/ˈɹeɪzd/past of raise; lifted up
  935. 0935forced/ˈfɔɹst/past of force; made to happen
  936. 0936places/ˈpleɪsəz/particular spots or areas
  937. 0937management/ˈmænədʒmənt/running a business; those who run it
  938. 0938eye/ˈaɪ/the organ of sight
  939. 0939join/ˈdʒɔɪn/to put together, or to become a member
  940. 0940lose/ˈluz/to be unable to find, or to be beaten
  941. 0941student/ˈstudənt/someone who is learning at a school or university
  942. 0942wall/ˈwɔl/an upright side of a room or plot
  943. 0943marriage/ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/the state of being wed
  944. 0944train/ˈtɹeɪn/carriages pulled along a railway
  945. 0945companies/ˈkʌmpəˌniz/businesses, more than one
  946. 0946directly/dɚˈɛktli/in a straight line; without anything between
  947. 0947lines/ˈlaɪnz/long thin marks, more than one
  948. 0948campaign/kæmˈpeɪn/a planned series of actions toward a goal
  949. 0949network/ˈnɛˌtwɝk/things connected to one another
  950. 0950meaning/ˈminɪŋ/what a word or act stands for
  951. 0951goal/ˈɡoʊl/what is aimed at; a score in football
  952. 0952boys/ˈbɔɪz/young male people
  953. 0953store/ˈstɔɹ/a shop; to keep for later
  954. 0954computer/kəmˈpjutɚ/a machine that processes data
  955. 0955ship/ˈʃɪp/a large vessel that goes to sea
  956. 0956secret/ˈsikɹət/kept from other people
  957. 0957growing/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/present participle of grow
  958. 0958families/ˈfæməliz/parents and their children, more than one
  959. 0959opening/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/a gap; the first part
  960. 0960royal/ˈɹɔɪəl/belonging to a king or queen
  961. 0961waiting/ˈweɪtɪŋ/present participle of wait
  962. 0962football/ˈfʊtˌbɔl/a game played by kicking a ball
  963. 0963positive/ˈpɑzətɪv/saying yes; hopeful and constructive
  964. 0964sell/ˈsɛl/to hand over for money
  965. 0965looked/ˈlʊkt/past of look
  966. 0966culture/ˈkʌltʃɚ/the arts and customs of a people
  967. 0967carry/ˈkæɹi/to take from one place to another
  968. 0968ran/ˈɹæn/past of run
  969. 0969knows/ˈnoʊz/present of know, for he, she or it
  970. 0970eat/ˈit/to take food into the mouth
  971. 0971agreed/əˈɡɹid/past of agree
  972. 0972myself/ˌmaɪˈsɛlf/the speaker, as the object of their own action
  973. 0973machine/məˈʃin/a device with moving parts doing work
  974. 0974prime/ˈpɹaɪm/first in rank or quality
  975. 0975lived/ˈlɪvd/past of live
  976. 0976older/ˈoʊldɚ/further on in age than another
  977. 0977grand/ˈɡɹænd/large and impressive
  978. 0978fourth/ˈfɔɹθ/coming after the third
  979. 0979operation/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃən/a planned action; surgery
  980. 0980serve/ˈsɝv/to do work for; to hand food out
  981. 0981fair/ˈfɛɹ/just and even-handed; light in colour
  982. 0982wish/ˈwɪʃ/to want something unlikely
  983. 0983bought/ˈbɑt/past of buy
  984. 0984conditions/kənˈdɪʃənz/the circumstances around something
  985. 0985floor/ˈflɔɹ/the surface you walk on indoors
  986. 0986physical/ˈfɪzɪkəl/to do with the body or with matter
  987. 0987particularly/ˌpɑɹˈtɪkjəlɚli/more than usually
  988. 0988version/ˈvɝʒən/one form of something that exists in several
  989. 0989significant/səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/large enough to matter
  990. 0990failed/ˈfeɪld/past of fail
  991. 0991begin/bɪˈɡɪn/to make a start
  992. 0992groups/ˈɡɹups/sets of people or things
  993. 0993double/ˈdʌbəl/twice as much
  994. 0994subject/səbˈdʒɛkt/what is being discussed; a field of study
  995. 0995defense/dɪˈfɛns/protecting against attack
  996. 0996population/ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃən/all the people living in a place
  997. 0997consider/kənˈsɪdɚ/to think over carefully
  998. 0998village/ˈvɪlədʒ/a small settlement in the country
  999. 0999additional/əˈdɪʃənəl/extra, on top of what is there
  1000. 1000judge/ˈdʒʌdʒ/someone who decides in court
  1001. 1001unit/ˈjunət/a single part of something larger; or a department
  1002. 1002therefore/ˈðɛɹˌfɔɹ/for that reason; as a result
  1003. 1003title/ˈtaɪtəl/the name of a book, film or song
  1004. 1004fish/ˈfɪʃ/an animal that lives and swims in water
  1005. 1005western/ˈwɛstɚn/in or from the part where the sun sets
  1006. 1006grow/ˈɡɹoʊ/to get bigger over time
  1007. 1007reached/ˈɹitʃt/past of reach
  1008. 1008flight/ˈflaɪt/a journey by plane
  1009. 1009drop/ˈdɹɑp/to let something fall
  1010. 1010district/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/an area of a town or country
  1011. 1011growth/ˈɡɹoʊθ/an increase in size or amount
  1012. 1012workers/ˈwɝkɚz/people who work, more than one
  1013. 1013powerful/ˈpaʊɚfəl/having great strength or control
  1014. 1014heat/ˈhit/high temperature, or warmth
  1015. 1015prison/ˈpɹɪzən/a building where criminals are locked up
  1016. 1016ring/ˈɹɪŋ/a circle of metal worn on a finger
  1017. 1017responsible/ɹiˈspɑnsəbəl/having the duty of dealing with something, and the blame
  1018. 1018beat/ˈbit/to defeat in a game; or to hit again and again
  1019. 1019region/ˈɹidʒən/a large area of a country or the world
  1020. 1020successful/səkˈsɛsfəl/achieving what was hoped for
  1021. 1021treatment/ˈtɹitmənt/medical care for an illness or injury
  1022. 1022memory/ˈmɛmɚi/the power to keep things in the mind; or something recalled
  1023. 1023arrived/ɚˈaɪvd/past of arrive
  1024. 1024bar/ˈbɑɹ/a place that serves drinks; or a long rod
  1025. 1025sit/ˈsɪt/to rest on a chair or seat
  1026. 1026regular/ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/happening often, at fixed times
  1027. 1027broke/ˈbɹoʊk/past of break; or having no money
  1028. 1028stars/ˈstɑɹz/points of light in the night sky, more than one
  1029. 1029except/ɪkˈsɛpt/but not; apart from
  1030. 1030hotel/hoʊˈtɛl/a building where travellers pay to sleep
  1031. 1031currently/ˈkɝəntli/at the present time
  1032. 1032cash/ˈkæʃ/money in coins and notes
  1033. 1033missing/ˈmɪsɪŋ/lost, or not where it should be
  1034. 1034quality/ˈkwɑləti/how good or bad something is
  1035. 1035pick/ˈpɪk/to choose; or to pull off a fruit or flower
  1036. 1036respect/ɹɪˈspɛkt/admiration felt for someone and their qualities
  1037. 1037approach/əˈpɹoʊtʃ/a way of dealing with something; or to come near
  1038. 1038lady/ˈleɪdi/a polite word for a woman
  1039. 1039records/ɹəˈkɔɹdz/written accounts kept for the future, more than one
  1040. 1040centre/ˈsɛntɚ/the middle point or part
  1041. 1041drink/ˈdɹɪŋk/to take liquid into the mouth and swallow
  1042. 1042exchange/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/giving one thing and receiving another
  1043. 1043television/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/a set that shows programmes with pictures and sound
  1044. 1044ability/əˈbɪləˌti/the power or skill to do something
  1045. 1045previously/ˈpɹiviəsli/at an earlier time
  1046. 1046holding/ˈhoʊldɪŋ/present participle of hold
  1047. 1047animals/ˈænəməlz/living creatures that are not plants, more than one
  1048. 1048damage/ˈdæmədʒ/harm done to something
  1049. 1049economic/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/to do with money, trade and industry
  1050. 1050appear/əˈpɪɹ/to come into view; or to seem
  1051. 1051reading/ˈɹidɪŋ/looking at and understanding written words; present participle of read
  1052. 1052previous/ˈpɹiviəs/coming just before this one
  1053. 1053super/ˈsupɚ/very good; excellent
  1054. 1054planning/ˈplænɪŋ/deciding in advance how something will be done
  1055. 1055none/ˈnʌn/not one, or not any
  1056. 1056required/ɹiˈkwaɪɚd/past of require; or needed by rule
  1057. 1057supposed/səˈpoʊzd/past of suppose; or expected to do something
  1058. 1058pain/ˈpeɪn/the feeling of being hurt
  1059. 1059miles/ˈmaɪlz/units of distance of about 1.6 km, more than one
  1060. 1060trial/ˈtɹaɪəl/a case heard in a court of law; or a test
  1061. 1061served/ˈsɝvd/past of serve
  1062. 1062thousands/ˈθaʊzəndz/many lots of a thousand; a very large number
  1063. 1063response/ɹɪˈspɑns/an answer or reaction
  1064. 1064addition/əˈdɪʃən/something extra that is put in
  1065. 1065reports/ɹɪˈpɔɹts/accounts of events or facts, more than one
  1066. 1066tree/ˈtɹi/a tall plant with a trunk and branches
  1067. 1067standard/ˈstændɚd/a level of quality; or normal and usual
  1068. 1068grew/ˈɡɹu/past of grow
  1069. 1069famous/ˈfeɪməs/known by very many people
  1070. 1070sounds/ˈsaʊndz/present of sound, for he, she or it; or noises, more than one
  1071. 1071increased/ˌɪnˈkɹist/past of increase
  1072. 1072color/ˈkʌlɚ/the quality of being red, blue, green and so on
  1073. 1073dangerous/ˈdeɪndʒɚəs/likely to cause harm
  1074. 1074female/ˈfiˌmeɪl/of the sex that can have babies or lay eggs
  1075. 1075caught/ˈkɑt/past of catch
  1076. 1076professional/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/doing a job for money, with training and skill
  1077. 1077provided/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/past of provide
  1078. 1078rise/ˈɹaɪz/to go up or increase
  1079. 1079lake/ˈleɪk/a large area of water with land all around
  1080. 1080plays/ˈpleɪz/present of play, for he, she or it
  1081. 1081queen/ˈkwin/a female ruler, or the wife of a king
  1082. 1082brown/ˈbɹaʊn/of the colour of earth or chocolate
  1083. 1083shares/ˈʃɛɹz/parts of a company owned by investors, more than one
  1084. 1084bridge/ˈbɹɪdʒ/a structure carrying a road over a river
  1085. 1085cross/ˈkɹɔs/to go from one side to the other
  1086. 1086committee/kəˈmɪti/a small group chosen to make decisions for a larger one
  1087. 1087winter/ˈwɪntɚ/the coldest season of the year
  1088. 1088signed/ˈsaɪnd/past of sign
  1089. 1089cars/ˈkɑɹz/road vehicles with engines, more than one
  1090. 1090listen/ˈlɪsən/to pay attention to sounds or speech
  1091. 1091driving/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/present participle of drive
  1092. 1092cell/ˈsɛl/the smallest living unit of a plant or animal; or a small room in a prison
  1093. 1093fear/ˈfɪɹ/the feeling of being afraid
  1094. 1094competition/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/an event where people try to win
  1095. 1095tour/ˈtʊɹ/a trip visiting several places
  1096. 1096designed/dɪˈzaɪnd/past of design
  1097. 1097certainly/ˈsɝtənli/without any doubt
  1098. 1098teams/ˈtimz/groups playing or working together, more than one
  1099. 1099schools/ˈskulz/places where children are taught, more than one
  1100. 1100election/ɪˈlɛkʃən/a vote to choose a leader or government
  1101. 1101compared/kəmˈpɛɹd/past of compare
  1102. 1102specific/spəˈsɪfɪk/exact and particular, not general
  1103. 1103related/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/connected in some way
  1104. 1104largest/ˈlɑɹdʒəst/superlative of large
  1105. 1105whom/ˈhum/which person, as object
  1106. 1106developed/dɪˈvɛləpt/past of develop
  1107. 1107bus/ˈbʌs/a large road vehicle carrying many passengers
  1108. 1108thus/ˈðʌs/as a result; in this way
  1109. 1109fans/ˈfænz/keen supporters of a team or star, more than one
  1110. 1110location/loʊˈkeɪʃən/the place where something is
  1111. 1111lack/ˈlæk/the state of not having enough
  1112. 1112offered/ˈɔfɚd/past of offer
  1113. 1113manager/ˈmænədʒɚ/a person in charge of a business or team
  1114. 1114movement/ˈmuvmənt/a change of position; or a group working for a cause
  1115. 1115knowledge/ˈnɑlədʒ/what someone has learned and understands
  1116. 1116gonna/ˈɡɑnə/going to, in casual speech
  1117. 1117asking/ˈæskɪŋ/present participle of ask
  1118. 1118loved/ˈlʌvd/past of love
  1119. 1119standing/ˈstændɪŋ/present participle of stand
  1120. 1120conference/ˈkɑnfɚəns/a large formal meeting for discussion
  1121. 1121impact/ˌɪmˈpækt/a strong effect on something
  1122. 1122construction/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/the work of building something
  1123. 1123included/ˌɪnˈkludəd/past of include
  1124. 1124wide/ˈwaɪd/measuring a lot from side to side
  1125. 1125cool/ˈkul/slightly cold; or fashionable and good
  1126. 1126page/ˈpeɪdʒ/one side of a sheet of paper in a book
  1127. 1127extra/ˈɛkstɹə/more than usual or needed
  1128. 1128quick/ˈkwɪk/taking little time
  1129. 1129online/ˈɔnˌlaɪn/on the internet
  1130. 1130image/ˈɪmədʒ/a picture or photo
  1131. 1131global/ˈɡloʊbəl/affecting the whole world
  1132. 1132weapons/ˈwɛpənz/tools used to hurt or kill, more than one
  1133. 1133trip/ˈtɹɪp/a journey to a place and back
  1134. 1134master/ˈmæstɚ/a person in control; or to learn something fully
  1135. 1135condition/kənˈdɪʃən/the state something is in
  1136. 1136brain/ˈbɹeɪn/the organ inside the head used for thinking
  1137. 1137individual/ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/for one person or thing on its own
  1138. 1138multiple/ˈmʌltəpəl/many, or more than one
  1139. 1139audience/ˈɑdiəns/the people watching or listening to a show
  1140. 1140weight/ˈweɪt/how heavy something is
  1141. 1141expect/ɪkˈspɛkt/to think something will happen
  1142. 1142material/məˈtɪɹiəl/cloth, or the substance something is made from
  1143. 1143levels/ˈlɛvəlz/amounts or heights on a scale, more than one
  1144. 1144runs/ˈɹʌnz/present of run, for he, she or it
  1145. 1145avoid/əˈvɔɪd/to keep away from something
  1146. 1146theory/ˈθɪɹi/an idea that tries to explain something
  1147. 1147drug/ˈdɹʌɡ/a medicine, or an illegal substance taken for pleasure
  1148. 1148arrested/ɚˈɛstɪd/past of arrest
  1149. 1149characters/ˈkæɹəktɚz/people in a story, more than one
  1150. 1150described/dɪˈskɹaɪbd/past of describe
  1151. 1151receive/ɹəˈsiv/to get something that is sent or given
  1152. 1152tax/ˈtæks/money paid to the government
  1153. 1153wind/ˈwaɪnd/air moving across the land
  1154. 1154shall/ˈʃæl/used to offer or suggest, or for the future
  1155. 1155greater/ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/comparative of great
  1156. 1156coach/ˈkoʊtʃ/a person who trains a sports team; or a long-distance bus
  1157. 1157telling/ˈtɛlɪŋ/present participle of tell
  1158. 1158mostly/ˈmoʊstli/mainly; for the greater part
  1159. 1159weather/ˈwɛðɚ/the state of the sky: sun, rain, wind and so on
  1160. 1160section/ˈsɛkʃən/one of the parts something is divided into
  1161. 1161partner/ˈpɑɹtnɚ/the person someone lives with or loves; or a co-owner of a business
  1162. 1162easily/ˈizəli/without difficulty
  1163. 1163details/dɪˈteɪlz/small facts or pieces of information, more than one
  1164. 1164shut/ˈʃʌt/to close
  1165. 1165freedom/ˈfɹidəm/the right to act and speak as you wish
  1166. 1166investigation/ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/a careful search for the facts about something
  1167. 1167traffic/ˈtɹæfɪk/cars and other vehicles moving on roads
  1168. 1168contract/ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/a written legal agreement
  1169. 1169direct/dɚˈɛkt/going straight, without stopping or turning
  1170. 1170choose/ˈtʃuz/to decide which one you want
  1171. 1171strength/ˈstɹɛŋkθ/the quality of being physically powerful
  1172. 1172animal/ˈænəməl/a living creature that is not a plant
  1173. 1173limited/ˈlɪmətəd/small in amount; or past of limit
  1174. 1174nation/ˈneɪʃən/a country and its people
  1175. 1175guard/ˈɡɑɹd/a person who watches and protects a place
  1176. 1176finish/ˈfɪnɪʃ/to come or bring to an end
  1177. 1177rich/ˈɹɪtʃ/having a lot of money
  1178. 1178dream/ˈdɹim/images and events in the mind during sleep
  1179. 1179camera/ˈkæmɚə/a device for taking photos or videos
  1180. 1180environment/ɪnˈvaɪɹənmənt/the natural world of land, air and water
  1181. 1181rose/ˈɹoʊz/past of rise; or a sweet-smelling flower
  1182. 1182ideas/aɪˈdiəz/thoughts or plans, more than one
  1183. 1183bed/ˈbɛd/a piece of furniture for sleeping on
  1184. 1184spring/ˈspɹɪŋ/the season after winter
  1185. 1185unique/juˈnik/being the only one of its kind
  1186. 1186published/ˈpʌblɪʃt/past of publish
  1187. 1187yourself/jɚˈsɛlf/the person spoken to, as the object of their own action
  1188. 1188happens/ˈhæpənz/present of happen, for he, she or it
  1189. 1189interested/ˈɪntɹəstɪd/wanting to know or learn more about something
  1190. 1190product/ˈpɹɑdəkt/something made to be sold
  1191. 1191vehicle/ˈvihɪkəl/a machine for carrying people or goods, like a car
  1192. 1192becoming/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/present participle of become
  1193. 1193mine/ˈmaɪn/belonging to the speaker, used without a noun
  1194. 1194wear/ˈwɛɹ/to have clothes on your body
  1195. 1195sports/ˈspɔɹts/games and physical activities, more than one
  1196. 1196emergency/ɪˈmɝdʒənsi/a sudden dangerous situation needing quick action
  1197. 1197unless/ənˈlɛs/except if
  1198. 1198alive/əˈlaɪv/living, not dead
  1199. 1199neither/ˈniðɚ/not one and not the other of two
  1200. 1200clean/ˈklin/free from dirt
  1201. 1201appears/əˈpɪɹz/present of appear, for he, she or it
  1202. 1202highly/ˈhaɪli/very much; to a great degree
  1203. 1203stopped/ˈstɑpt/past of stop
  1204. 1204northern/ˈnɔɹðɚn/in or from the part nearest the Arctic
  1205. 1205speech/ˈspitʃ/a formal talk given to an audience
  1206. 1206supply/səˈplaɪ/an amount provided; or to provide something needed
  1207. 1207broken/ˈbɹoʊkən/damaged and not working; past participle of break
  1208. 1208films/ˈfɪlmz/stories shown as moving pictures, more than one
  1209. 1209announced/əˈnaʊnst/past of announce
  1210. 1210southern/ˈsʌðɚn/in or from the part nearest the Antarctic
  1211. 1211mass/ˈmæs/a large amount or crowd; or a church service
  1212. 1212coast/ˈkoʊst/the land beside the sea
  1213. 1213credit/ˈkɹɛdət/buying now and paying later; or praise
  1214. 1214surface/ˈsɝfəs/the outside or top layer of something
  1215. 1215otherwise/ˈʌðɚˌwaɪz/if not; or in a different way
  1216. 1216count/ˈkaʊnt/to say numbers in order; or to find the total
  1217. 1217enjoy/ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪ/to like doing or having something
  1218. 1218male/ˈmeɪl/of the sex that cannot have babies
  1219. 1219learned/ˈlɝnd/past of learn
  1220. 1220civil/ˈsɪvəl/relating to ordinary citizens, not the army or church
  1221. 1221shown/ˈʃoʊn/past participle of show
  1222. 1222fully/ˈfʊli/completely, in every way
  1223. 1223crew/ˈkɹu/the people who work on a ship, plane or film
  1224. 1224dropped/ˈdɹɑpt/past of drop
  1225. 1225separate/ˈsɛpɚˌeɪt/not joined; apart from each other
  1226. 1226effort/ˈɛfɚt/hard work done to achieve something
  1227. 1227species/ˈspiʃiz/a group of animals or plants of the same kind
  1228. 1228agreement/əˈɡɹimənt/a decision or deal accepted by both sides
  1229. 1229parties/ˈpɑɹtiz/social events with music and food, more than one; or political groups
  1230. 1230challenge/ˈtʃæləndʒ/a difficult task that tests your ability
  1231. 1231reasons/ˈɹizənz/causes or explanations, more than one
  1232. 1232costs/ˈkɑsts/amounts of money paid, more than one; or present of cost
  1233. 1233explain/ɪkˈspleɪn/to make something clear
  1234. 1234showing/ˈʃoʊɪŋ/present participle of show
  1235. 1235discovered/dɪˈskʌvɚd/past of discover
  1236. 1236welcome/ˈwɛlkəm/a greeting to someone arriving; or to receive gladly
  1237. 1237touch/ˈtʌtʃ/to put your hand on something
  1238. 1238slow/ˈsloʊ/not fast
  1239. 1239appeared/əˈpɪɹd/past of appear
  1240. 1240direction/dɚˈɛkʃən/the way something moves or faces
  1241. 1241spot/ˈspɑt/a particular place; or a small mark
  1242. 1242fit/ˈfɪt/to be the right size; or healthy and strong
  1243. 1243spend/ˈspɛnd/to pay out money; or to pass time
  1244. 1244hell/ˈhɛl/a place of great suffering, or where the wicked go after death
  1245. 1245guys/ˈɡaɪz/men, or a group of friends, in casual speech
  1246. 1246criminal/ˈkɹɪmənəl/a person who breaks the law
  1247. 1247spread/ˈspɹɛd/to move out over a wider area
  1248. 1248onto/ˈɑntu/moving to a position on top of
  1249. 1249demand/dɪˈmænd/the need or desire for something; or to ask firmly
  1250. 1250engine/ˈɛndʒən/the machine that makes a vehicle move
  1251. 1251victory/ˈvɪktɚi/the act of winning a game, war or contest
  1252. 1252plant/ˈplænt/a living thing that grows in soil
  1253. 1253products/ˈpɹɑdəkts/things made to be sold, more than one
  1254. 1254square/ˈskwɛɹ/an open space in a town; or a shape with four equal sides
  1255. 1255traditional/tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/following customs that have existed for a long time
  1256. 1256nor/ˈnɔɹ/and not, after neither
  1257. 1257interview/ˈɪntɚˌvju/a formal meeting where someone is asked questions
  1258. 1258accept/ækˈsɛpt/to take something offered; or to agree to it
  1259. 1259governor/ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/the elected head of a state or region
  1260. 1260wearing/ˈwɛɹɪŋ/present participle of wear
  1261. 1261reality/ˌɹiˈæləˌti/what is actually true, not imagined
  1262. 1262pair/ˈpɛɹ/two things of the same kind used together
  1263. 1263arms/ˈɑɹmz/the upper limbs of the body, more than one; or weapons
  1264. 1264claim/ˈkleɪm/to say something is true without proof
  1265. 1265add/ˈæd/to put one thing with another
  1266. 1266daily/ˈdeɪli/happening every day
  1267. 1267biggest/ˈbɪɡəst/superlative of big
  1268. 1268equipment/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/the tools and machines needed for a job
  1269. 1269economy/ɪˈkɑnəmi/the system of money, trade and jobs in a country
  1270. 1270attempt/əˈtɛmpt/a try at doing something difficult
  1271. 1271block/ˈblɑk/a large building of flats, or a solid piece; or to stop something passing
  1272. 1272killing/ˈkɪlɪŋ/present participle of kill
  1273. 1273twice/ˈtwaɪs/two times
  1274. 1274complex/ˈkɑmplɛks/made of many parts and hard to understand
  1275. 1275winning/ˈwɪnɪŋ/present participle of win
  1276. 1276violence/ˈvaɪələns/the use of force to hurt people
  1277. 1277file/ˈfaɪl/a stored set of data on a computer; or a folder of papers
  1278. 1278firm/ˈfɝm/a business company; or solid and not soft
  1279. 1279clearly/ˈklɪɹli/in a way that is easy to see or hear
  1280. 1280authority/əˈθɔɹəti/the power to give orders; or an official body
  1281. 1281uses/ˈjusəz/present of use, for he, she or it
  1282. 1282seat/ˈsit/a place to sit
  1283. 1283stone/ˈstoʊn/hard solid rock material
  1284. 1284bottom/ˈbɑtəm/the lowest part of something
  1285. 1285planned/ˈplænd/past of plan
  1286. 1286keeping/ˈkipɪŋ/present participle of keep
  1287. 1287raise/ˈɹeɪz/to lift up, or to increase
  1288. 1288spirit/ˈspɪɹət/courage and energy; or the part of a person that is not the body
  1289. 1289advantage/ædˈvæntɪdʒ/something that helps you succeed
  1290. 1290cast/ˈkæst/the actors in a play or film; or to throw
  1291. 1291hearing/ˈhiɹɪŋ/a court session to listen to a case; or the sense that picks up sounds
  1292. 1292beach/ˈbitʃ/a sandy area beside the sea
  1293. 1293soldiers/ˈsoʊldʒɚz/members of an army, more than one
  1294. 1294carried/ˈkæɹid/past of carry
  1295. 1295division/dɪˈvɪʒən/a separation into parts; or a section of a company or army
  1296. 1296plus/ˈplʌs/with the addition of
  1297. 1297episode/ˈɛpəˌsoʊd/one part of a TV or radio series
  1298. 1298joined/ˈdʒɔɪnd/past of join
  1299. 1299cards/ˈkɑɹdz/small pieces of stiff paper, more than one
  1300. 1300glass/ˈɡlæs/a hard clear material; or a cup made of it
  1301. 1301strike/ˈstɹaɪk/a refusal to work as a protest; or to hit
  1302. 1302sexual/ˈsɛkʃuəl/to do with sex
  1303. 1303disease/dɪˈziz/an illness of people, animals or plants
  1304. 1304protection/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/keeping someone or something safe from harm
  1305. 1305internet/ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/the worldwide network linking computers
  1306. 1306skin/ˈskɪn/the outer covering of the body
  1307. 1307incident/ˈɪnsədənt/an event, often a violent or unpleasant one
  1308. 1308acting/ˈæktɪŋ/performing in plays or films; present participle of act
  1309. 1309purpose/ˈpɝpəs/the reason for doing something
  1310. 1310connection/kəˈnɛkʃən/a link between things
  1311. 1311indeed/ˌɪnˈdid/truly; used to stress something
  1312. 1312patients/ˈpeɪʃənts/people getting medical care, more than one
  1313. 1313wild/ˈwaɪld/living in nature, not kept by people
  1314. 1314songs/ˈsɔŋz/short pieces of music with words, more than one
  1315. 1315van/ˈvæn/a small covered vehicle for goods
  1316. 1316professor/pɹəˈfɛsɚ/a senior university teacher
  1317. 1317becomes/bɪˈkʌmz/present of become, for he, she or it
  1318. 1318distance/ˈdɪstəns/how far it is between two places
  1319. 1319apart/əˈpɑɹt/separated by a distance
  1320. 1320senior/ˈsinjɚ/higher in rank or older
  1321. 1321ordered/ˈɔɹdɚd/past of order
  1322. 1322drugs/ˈdɹʌɡz/illegal substances, or medicines, more than one
  1323. 1323catch/ˈkætʃ/to take hold of something moving
  1324. 1324shooting/ˈʃutɪŋ/an attack with a gun; present participle of shoot
  1325. 1325losing/ˈluzɪŋ/present participle of lose
  1326. 1326seconds/ˈsɛkəndz/short units of time, sixty to a minute
  1327. 1327operations/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənz/business activities, or surgical treatments, more than one
  1328. 1328learning/ˈlɝnɪŋ/gaining knowledge or skill; present participle of learn
  1329. 1329commercial/kəˈmɝʃəl/to do with buying and selling; or an advert on TV
  1330. 1330commission/kəˈmɪʃən/an official group given a task; or a payment for selling
  1331. 1331impossible/ˌɪmˈpɑsəbəl/not able to happen or be done
  1332. 1332article/ˈɑɹtəkəl/a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine
  1333. 1333shared/ˈʃɛɹd/past of share
  1334. 1334produce/pɹəˈdus/to make or grow something
  1335. 1335approximately/əˈpɹɑksəmətli/close to an exact number; about
  1336. 1336extremely/ɛkˈstɹimli/to the greatest possible degree
  1337. 1337path/ˈpæθ/a narrow way for walking
  1338. 1338located/ˈloʊˌkeɪtəd/past participle of locate; in a particular place
  1339. 1339presence/ˈpɹɛzəns/the fact of being in a place
  1340. 1340fresh/ˈfɹɛʃ/newly made or picked
  1341. 1341trouble/ˈtɹʌbəl/problems or difficulty
  1342. 1342leaves/ˈlivz/present of leave, for he, she or it; or parts of a plant, more than one
  1343. 1343greatest/ˈɡɹeɪtəst/superlative of great
  1344. 1344faith/ˈfeɪθ/strong trust; or religious belief
  1345. 1345agent/ˈeɪdʒənt/a person who acts or does business for others
  1346. 1346herself/hɚˈsɛlf/the female person, as the object of her own action
  1347. 1347laws/ˈlɔz/rules made by a government, more than one
  1348. 1348pieces/ˈpisəz/parts of something, more than one
  1349. 1349investment/ˌɪnˈvɛstmənt/money put into something to make a profit
  1350. 1350foot/ˈfʊt/the part of the leg you stand on
  1351. 1351effects/ɪˈfɛkts/results or changes caused by something, more than one
  1352. 1352camp/ˈkæmp/a place where people stay in tents or huts
  1353. 1353leaders/ˈlidɚz/people in charge of a group or country, more than one
  1354. 1354cancer/ˈkænsɚ/a serious illness where cells grow out of control
  1355. 1355concerned/kənˈsɝnd/worried about something
  1356. 1356interesting/ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/holding your attention; not boring
  1357. 1357command/kəˈmænd/an order; or control over others
  1358. 1358coffee/ˈkɑfi/a hot drink made from roasted beans
  1359. 1359produced/pɹəˈdust/past of produce
  1360. 1360moon/ˈmun/the large body that goes round the earth
  1361. 1361agree/əˈɡɹi/to have the same opinion
  1362. 1362honor/ˈɑnɚ/great respect; or a privilege
  1363. 1363driver/ˈdɹaɪvɚ/a person who operates a car, bus or truck
  1364. 1364airport/ˈɛɹˌpɔɹt/a place where planes take off and land
  1365. 1365birth/ˈbɝθ/the moment a baby comes into the world
  1366. 1366influence/ˈɪnfluəns/the power to change how others think or act
  1367. 1367basis/ˈbeɪsəs/the starting point or foundation of something
  1368. 1368boat/ˈboʊt/a small vessel for travelling on water
  1369. 1369secretary/ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/a person who does office work like letters and calls; or a minister
  1370. 1370primary/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/most important; or first in order
  1371. 1371highest/ˈhaɪəst/superlative of high
  1372. 1372negative/ˈnɛɡətɪv/bad, or expecting the worst
  1373. 1373sorry/ˈsɑɹi/feeling bad about something you did
  1374. 1374yeah/ˈjæ/yes, in casual speech
  1375. 1375mountain/ˈmaʊntən/a very high hill
  1376. 1376notes/ˈnoʊts/short written records, more than one
  1377. 1377finding/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/present participle of find; or a fact discovered by study
  1378. 1378resources/ˈɹisɔɹsɪz/supplies of money, materials or people, more than one
  1379. 1379units/ˈjunəts/single parts of something larger, more than one
  1380. 1380worse/ˈwɝs/comparative of bad
  1381. 1381organization/ˌɔɹɡənəˈzeɪʃən/a group of people working together for a purpose
  1382. 1382placed/ˈpleɪst/past of place
  1383. 1383covered/ˈkʌvɚd/past of cover
  1384. 1384customers/ˈkʌstəmɚz/people who buy from a shop or business, more than one
  1385. 1385plane/ˈpleɪn/a vehicle with wings that flies
  1386. 1386seemed/ˈsimd/past of seem
  1387. 1387text/ˈtɛkst/written words; or a message sent by phone
  1388. 1388prepared/pɹiˈpɛɹd/ready for something; or past of prepare
  1389. 1389hill/ˈhɪl/a raised area of land, lower than a mountain
  1390. 1390charges/ˈtʃɑɹdʒəz/formal accusations of a crime, more than one; or fees
  1391. 1391score/ˈskɔɹ/the number of points in a game
  1392. 1392handle/ˈhændəl/to deal with something; or the part you hold
  1393. 1393introduced/ˌɪntɹəˈdust/past of introduce
  1394. 1394critical/ˈkɹɪtɪkəl/very important; or saying what is wrong with something
  1395. 1395efforts/ˈɛfɚts/attempts that take hard work, more than one
  1396. 1396claims/ˈkleɪmz/present of claim, for he, she or it
  1397. 1397agency/ˈeɪdʒənsi/a business that provides a service; or a government office
  1398. 1398jobs/ˈdʒɑbz/paid positions of work, more than one
  1399. 1399award/əˈwɔɹd/a prize given for an achievement
  1400. 1400managed/ˈmænədʒd/past of manage
  1401. 1401exist/ɪɡˈzɪst/to be real; to be present in the world
  1402. 1402selling/ˈsɛlɪŋ/present participle of sell
  1403. 1403features/ˈfitʃɚz/important parts or qualities, more than one
  1404. 1404horse/ˈhɔɹs/a large animal that people ride
  1405. 1405window/ˈwɪndoʊ/an opening in a wall with glass in it
  1406. 1406smaller/ˈsmɔlɚ/comparative of small
  1407. 1407generally/ˈdʒɛnɚəli/usually; in most cases
  1408. 1408walking/ˈwɔkɪŋ/present participle of walk
  1409. 1409orders/ˈɔɹdɚz/commands, or requests for goods, more than one
  1410. 1410device/dɪˈvaɪs/a small machine or tool made for a purpose
  1411. 1411kingdom/ˈkɪŋdəm/a country ruled by a monarch
  1412. 1412putting/ˈpʌtɪŋ/present participle of put
  1413. 1413recorded/ɹəˈkɔɹdɪd/past of record
  1414. 1414cities/ˈsɪtiz/large towns, more than one
  1415. 1415status/ˈstætəs/a person’s official or social position
  1416. 1416magic/ˈmædʒɪk/special powers that make impossible things happen
  1417. 1417active/ˈæktɪv/busy and doing a lot
  1418. 1418bringing/ˈbɹɪŋɪŋ/present participle of bring
  1419. 1419wedding/ˈwɛdɪŋ/the ceremony where two people marry
  1420. 1420larger/ˈlɑɹdʒɚ/comparative of large
  1421. 1421escape/ɪˈskeɪp/to get away from a place or danger
  1422. 1422solution/səˈluʃən/a way of dealing with a problem
  1423. 1423collection/kəˈlɛkʃən/a group of things gathered together
  1424. 1424religious/ɹɪˈlɪdʒəs/believing in a god and following a faith
  1425. 1425enter/ˈɛntɚ/to go into a place; or to type information in
  1426. 1426prove/ˈpɹuv/to show something is true
  1427. 1427powers/ˈpaʊɚz/rights or abilities to control, more than one
  1428. 1428bear/ˈbɛɹ/a large heavy wild animal with thick fur; or to put up with
  1429. 1429valley/ˈvæli/low land between hills or mountains
  1430. 1430journey/ˈdʒɝni/travel from one place to another
  1431. 1431possibly/ˈpɑsəbli/perhaps; maybe
  1432. 1432activity/ækˈtɪvəti/something that you do, especially for fun
  1433. 1433bodies/ˈbɑdiz/the physical forms of people or animals, more than one; or official groups
  1434. 1434everybody/ˈɛvɹiˌbɑdi/all people; each person
  1435. 1435studies/ˈstʌdiz/pieces of research, more than one; or present of study
  1436. 1436toward/təˈwɔɹd/in the direction of
  1437. 1437mentioned/ˈmɛnʃənd/past of mention
  1438. 1438established/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/past of establish
  1439. 1439sales/ˈseɪlz/amounts sold, more than one; or times of cheap prices
  1440. 1440teacher/ˈtitʃɚ/a person who helps others to learn at school
  1441. 1441threat/ˈθɹɛt/something that may cause harm or danger
  1442. 1442understanding/ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/knowing how or why something works
  1443. 1443prevent/pɹɪˈvɛnt/to stop something from happening
  1444. 1444victim/ˈvɪktəm/a person harmed by a crime or accident
  1445. 1445afternoon/ˌæftɚˈnun/the part of the day from noon until evening
  1446. 1446forest/ˈfɔɹəst/a large area covered with trees
  1447. 1447closer/ˈkloʊsɚ/comparative of close
  1448. 1448sitting/ˈsɪtɪŋ/present participle of sit
  1449. 1449stuff/ˈstʌf/things in general, in casual speech
  1450. 1450shop/ˈʃɑp/a place where things are sold
  1451. 1451mental/ˈmɛntəl/to do with the mind
  1452. 1452rain/ˈɹeɪn/water falling from clouds
  1453. 1453sweet/ˈswit/tasting of sugar
  1454. 1454independent/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/free from control by others
  1455. 1455ancient/ˈeɪntʃənt/very old; from long ago
  1456. 1456host/ˈhoʊst/a person who receives guests; or presents a TV show
  1457. 1457surprise/sɚˈpɹaɪz/something unexpected
  1458. 1458planet/ˈplænət/a large round body moving around a star
  1459. 1459promise/ˈpɹɑməs/to say you will certainly do something
  1460. 1460executive/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/a senior person in charge in a company
  1461. 1461crisis/ˈkɹaɪsəs/a time of serious difficulty or danger
  1462. 1462border/ˈbɔɹdɚ/the line between two countries
  1463. 1463spoke/ˈspoʊk/past of speak
  1464. 1464festival/ˈfɛstəvəl/a series of events like music or films, held each year
  1465. 1465accident/ˈæksədənt/something bad that happens by chance, causing harm
  1466. 1466artist/ˈɑɹtəst/a person who paints, draws or creates art
  1467. 1467fellow/ˈfɛloʊ/being in the same group or situation as you
  1468. 1468tells/ˈtɛlz/present of tell, for he, she or it
  1469. 1469starts/ˈstɑɹts/present of start, for he, she or it
  1470. 1470letters/ˈlɛtɚz/written messages sent by post, more than one
  1471. 1471intelligence/ˌɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/the ability to learn and understand; or secret information
  1472. 1472weekend/ˈwiˌkɛnd/Saturday and Sunday
  1473. 1473album/ˈælbəm/a collection of songs released together
  1474. 1474progress/ˈpɹɑˌɡɹɛs/movement toward a goal; improvement
  1475. 1475basic/ˈbeɪsɪk/simple; at the simplest level
  1476. 1476structure/ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/the way parts are arranged to form a whole
  1477. 1477push/ˈpʊʃ/to press against something to move it away
  1478. 1478movies/ˈmuviz/films for the cinema or TV, more than one
  1479. 1479electric/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/running on power from a battery or the mains
  1480. 1480ends/ˈɛndz/present of end, for he, she or it
  1481. 1481helping/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/present participle of help
  1482. 1482lie/ˈlaɪ/to say something false; or to rest flat
  1483. 1483crowd/ˈkɹaʊd/a large number of people together
  1484. 1484fuel/ˈfjuəl/a substance burned to give heat or power
  1485. 1485arrest/ɚˈɛst/to take someone away by police order
  1486. 1486absolutely/ˌæbsəˈlutli/totally; used to agree strongly
  1487. 1487universe/ˈjunəˌvɝs/all of space and everything in it
  1488. 1488sale/ˈseɪl/the act of selling something
  1489. 1489wine/ˈwaɪn/an alcoholic drink made from grapes
  1490. 1490completed/kəmˈplitəd/past of complete
  1491. 1491trees/ˈtɹiz/tall plants with trunks and branches, more than one
  1492. 1492officials/əˈfɪʃəlz/people with positions of authority, more than one
  1493. 1493content/ˈkɑntɛnt/what is inside something, or written in it
  1494. 1494hundreds/ˈhʌndɹədz/many lots of a hundred; a large number
  1495. 1495activities/ækˈtɪvətiz/things people do, especially for fun, more than one
  1496. 1496dollars/ˈdɑlɚz/units of American money, more than one
  1497. 1497actions/ˈækʃənz/things done, more than one
  1498. 1498library/ˈlaɪbɹɛˌɹi/a place where books can be borrowed
  1499. 1499committed/kəˈmɪtɪd/past of commit; or loyal and dedicated
  1500. 1500setting/ˈsɛtɪŋ/the time and place where a story happens
  1501. 1501brothers/ˈbɹʌðɚz/male siblings, more than one
  1502. 1502holy/ˈhoʊli/connected with God or religion
  1503. 1503includes/ˌɪnˈkludz/present of include, for he, she or it
  1504. 1504review/ˌɹiˈvju/a published opinion of a book, film or show
  1505. 1505expensive/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/costing a lot of money
  1506. 1506dry/ˈdɹaɪ/without water or wetness
  1507. 1507birthday/ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/the day each year marking when someone was born
  1508. 1508turns/ˈtɝnz/present of turn, for he, she or it
  1509. 1509screen/ˈskɹin/the flat surface that shows pictures on a device
  1510. 1510income/ˈɪnˌkʌm/money received from work or investments
  1511. 1511shape/ˈʃeɪp/the outline or form of something
  1512. 1512aware/əˈwɛɹ/knowing that something exists or is happening
  1513. 1513pull/ˈpʊl/to move something toward you with force
  1514. 1514suit/ˈsut/a matching jacket and trousers or skirt
  1515. 1515removed/ɹiˈmuvd/past of remove
  1516. 1516request/ɹɪˈkwɛst/an act of politely asking for something
  1517. 1517seriously/ˈsɪɹiəsli/badly; or in a way that is not joking
  1518. 1518claimed/ˈkleɪmd/past of claim
  1519. 1519mayor/ˈmeɪɚ/the elected head of a town or city
  1520. 1520boss/ˈbɑs/the person in charge of your work
  1521. 1521majority/məˈdʒɔɹəti/more than half of a group
  1522. 1522museum/mjuˈziəm/a building where valuable objects are shown to the public
  1523. 1523fired/ˈfaɪɚd/past of fire; dismissed from a job
  1524. 1524nuclear/ˈnukliɚ/using energy released by splitting atoms
  1525. 1525hurt/ˈhɝt/to cause pain or injury
  1526. 1526garden/ˈɡɑɹdən/land beside a house for growing flowers or vegetables
  1527. 1527watching/ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/present participle of watch
  1528. 1528split/ˈsplɪt/to divide into parts or share out
  1529. 1529route/ˈɹut/the way taken to get from one place to another
  1530. 1530annual/ˈænjuəl/happening once every year
  1531. 1531changing/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/present participle of change
  1532. 1532confirmed/kənˈfɝmd/past of confirm
  1533. 1533ride/ˈɹaɪd/to sit on and control a bike or horse
  1534. 1534opinion/əˈpɪnjən/what someone thinks about something
  1535. 1535youth/ˈjuθ/the period of life when someone is young
  1536. 1536destroyed/dɪˈstɹɔɪd/past of destroy
  1537. 1537dinner/ˈdɪnɚ/the main meal of the evening
  1538. 1538association/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/an official group of people with shared aims
  1539. 1539corner/ˈkɔɹnɚ/the point where two streets or walls meet
  1540. 1540attacks/əˈtæks/violent acts against people or places, more than one
  1541. 1541connected/kəˈnɛktɪd/past of connect; or joined to something
  1542. 1542draw/ˈdɹɔ/to make a picture with a pencil or pen
  1543. 1543enemy/ˈɛnəmi/a person or side that fights against another
  1544. 1544guilty/ˈɡɪlti/having done wrong, or feeling bad about it
  1545. 1545nobody/ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi/not a single person
  1546. 1546humans/ˈhjumənz/people, as opposed to animals or machines
  1547. 1547generation/ˌdʒɛnɚˈeɪʃən/all the people born around the same time
  1548. 1548correct/kɚˈɛkt/right, with no mistakes
  1549. 1549houses/ˈhaʊsəz/buildings where people live, more than one
  1550. 1550prior/ˈpɹaɪɚ/happening or existing before something else
  1551. 1551responsibility/ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/a duty to deal with or take care of something
  1552. 1552waste/ˈweɪst/careless use of something valuable
  1553. 1553younger/ˈjʌŋɡɚ/of fewer years than another
  1554. 1554easier/ˈiziɚ/less difficult than another
  1555. 1555missed/ˈmɪst/past of miss
  1556. 1556kid/ˈkɪd/a child or young person
  1557. 1557worst/ˈwɝst/of the lowest quality of all
  1558. 1558faster/ˈfæstɚ/at greater speed than before
  1559. 1559operating/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɪŋ/present participle of operate
  1560. 1560via/ˈvaɪə/passing through a place on the way
  1561. 1561pictures/ˈpɪktʃɚz/photos or paintings, more than one
  1562. 1562perform/pɚˈfɔɹm/to act, sing or play for an audience
  1563. 1563streets/ˈstɹits/public roads in a town, more than one
  1564. 1564throw/ˈθɹoʊ/to send something into the air using your arm
  1565. 1565evil/ˈivəl/very wicked and cruel
  1566. 1566duty/ˈduti/something you must do because it is right or required
  1567. 1567fixed/ˈfɪkst/past of fix; or not changing
  1568. 1568armed/ˈɑɹmd/carrying a gun or other weapon
  1569. 1569types/ˈtaɪps/kinds or sorts, more than one
  1570. 1570authorities/əˈθɔɹətiz/official bodies that govern or control an area
  1571. 1571sides/ˈsaɪdz/left and right parts or edges, more than one
  1572. 1572advice/ædˈvaɪs/an opinion about what someone should do
  1573. 1573rare/ˈɹɛɹ/not often found or seen
  1574. 1574doubt/ˈdaʊt/a feeling of not being sure
  1575. 1575fly/ˈflaɪ/to move through the air
  1576. 1576feels/ˈfilz/present of feel, for he, she or it
  1577. 1577forms/ˈfɔɹmz/different kinds or shapes something can take
  1578. 1578hundred/ˈhʌndɹəd/the number 100
  1579. 1579port/ˈpɔɹt/a town or place where ships load and unload
  1580. 1580degree/dɪˈɡɹi/a university qualification; or a unit of temperature
  1581. 1581soul/ˈsoʊl/the spiritual part of a person
  1582. 1582guess/ˈɡɛs/to give an answer without being sure
  1583. 1583allows/əˈlaʊz/present of allow, for he, she or it
  1584. 1584concern/kənˈsɝn/a feeling of worry about something
  1585. 1585skills/ˈskɪlz/abilities to do things well, more than one
  1586. 1586debt/ˈdɛt/money that you owe someone
  1587. 1587edge/ˈɛdʒ/the outer line or end of something
  1588. 1588studio/ˈstudiˌoʊ/a room where music, films or art are made
  1589. 1589snow/ˈsnoʊ/soft white frozen flakes that fall from the sky
  1590. 1590launch/ˈlɔntʃ/to start or introduce something new
  1591. 1591patient/ˈpeɪʃənt/a person receiving medical care
  1592. 1592creating/kɹiˈeɪtɪŋ/present participle of create
  1593. 1593flow/ˈfloʊ/a steady, continuous movement of liquid or traffic
  1594. 1594mouth/ˈmaʊθ/the opening in the face used for eating and speaking
  1595. 1595bet/ˈbɛt/to risk money on what will happen; or to feel sure
  1596. 1596citizens/ˈsɪtəzənz/people who legally belong to a country, more than one
  1597. 1597weapon/ˈwɛpən/an object used to fight or hurt someone
  1598. 1598insurance/ˌɪnˈʃʊɹəns/an arrangement that pays you if something bad happens
  1599. 1599sky/ˈskaɪ/the space above the earth where clouds are
  1600. 1600silver/ˈsɪlvɚ/a shiny grey precious metal
  1601. 1601failure/ˈfeɪljɚ/a lack of success
  1602. 1602ensure/ɛnˈʃʊɹ/to make certain that something happens
  1603. 1603signal/ˈsɪɡnəl/a sound, light or radio wave that carries information
  1604. 1604turning/ˈtɝnɪŋ/present participle of turn
  1605. 1605grant/ˈɡɹænt/money given by an organisation for a purpose
  1606. 1606massive/ˈmæsɪv/extremely large
  1607. 1607owner/ˈoʊnɚ/the person something belongs to
  1608. 1608arm/ˈɑɹm/the limb between the shoulder and the hand
  1609. 1609transport/tɹænˈspɔɹt/ways of carrying people or goods from place to place
  1610. 1610charged/ˈtʃɑɹdʒd/past of charge; formally accused of a crime
  1611. 1611victims/ˈvɪktəmz/people harmed by a crime, accident or illness
  1612. 1612flying/ˈflaɪɪŋ/present participle of fly
  1613. 1613administration/ædˌmɪnɪˈstɹeɪʃən/the government in power, or those managing an organisation
  1614. 1614buildings/ˈbɪldɪŋz/structures with walls and a roof, more than one
  1615. 1615zone/ˈzoʊn/an area with a particular use or feature
  1616. 1616actual/ˈæktʃəwəl/real, not just expected or imagined
  1617. 1617sector/ˈsɛktɚ/one part of a country's economy
  1618. 1618temperature/ˈtɛmpɹətʃɚ/how hot or cold something is
  1619. 1619identity/aɪˈdɛntɪˌti/who or what a person is
  1620. 1620refused/ɹəˈfjuzd/past of refuse
  1621. 1621homes/ˈhoʊmz/places where people live, more than one
  1622. 1622channel/ˈtʃænəl/a television station; or a passage for water
  1623. 1623apparently/əˈpɛɹəntli/according to what you have heard
  1624. 1624fan/ˈfæn/someone who greatly admires a team, star or band
  1625. 1625remained/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/past of remain
  1626. 1626matters/ˈmætɚz/present of matter, for he, she or it; or affairs
  1627. 1627gift/ˈɡɪft/something given to someone without payment
  1628. 1628dogs/ˈdɑɡz/animals kept as pets that bark, more than one
  1629. 1629warm/ˈwɔɹm/fairly hot, in a pleasant way
  1630. 1630dress/ˈdɹɛs/a single garment of top and skirt joined, worn by women
  1631. 1631roll/ˈɹoʊl/to move along by turning over and over
  1632. 1632hey/ˈheɪ/a call to get attention or say hello
  1633. 1633effective/ɪˈfɛktɪv/working well and producing the result wanted
  1634. 1634accepted/ækˈsɛptɪd/past of accept
  1635. 1635farm/ˈfɑɹm/land used for growing crops and keeping animals
  1636. 1636metal/ˈmɛtəl/a hard shiny material such as iron or gold
  1637. 1637tomorrow/təˈmɑˌɹoʊ/on the day after today
  1638. 1638latest/ˈleɪtəst/most recent, newest
  1639. 1639occurred/əˈkɝd/past of occur
  1640. 1640residents/ˈɹɛzɪdənts/people who live in a place, more than one
  1641. 1641decide/ˌdɪˈsaɪd/to make a choice after thinking
  1642. 1642digital/ˈdɪdʒətəl/using computer technology to store and send data
  1643. 1643zero/ˈzɪɹoʊ/the number 0, meaning nothing
  1644. 1644accused/əˈkjuzd/said to have done something wrong or illegal
  1645. 1645hate/ˈheɪt/to dislike someone or something very much
  1646. 1646truly/ˈtɹuli/really and sincerely
  1647. 1647elements/ˈɛləmənts/basic parts of something, more than one
  1648. 1648politics/ˈpɑləˌtɪks/activities to do with winning and using power in government
  1649. 1649revealed/ɹɪˈvild/past of reveal
  1650. 1650eastern/ˈistɚn/in or from the part where the sun rises
  1651. 1651require/ˌɹiˈkwaɪɚ/to need something, often because of a rule
  1652. 1652anywhere/ˈɛniˌwɛɹ/in or to any place at all
  1653. 1653troops/ˈtɹups/soldiers, especially in large groups
  1654. 1654proper/ˈpɹɑpɚ/right or suitable for the purpose
  1655. 1655nations/ˈneɪʃənz/countries with their own government, more than one
  1656. 1656owned/ˈoʊnd/past of own
  1657. 1657suffered/ˈsʌfɚd/past of suffer
  1658. 1658actor/ˈæktɚ/a person who performs in plays or films
  1659. 1659transfer/tɹænˈsfɝ/to move someone or something from one place to another
  1660. 1660balance/ˈbæləns/the ability to stay steady without falling
  1661. 1661climate/ˈklaɪmət/the usual weather of a place over many years
  1662. 1662steps/ˈstɛps/stairs, or movements of the feet, more than one
  1663. 1663individuals/ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/single people, considered separately
  1664. 1664signs/ˈsaɪnz/boards giving information or directions, more than one
  1665. 1665photo/ˈfoʊˌtoʊ/a picture made with a camera
  1666. 1666shoot/ˈʃut/to fire a gun; or to film
  1667. 1667golden/ˈɡoʊldən/bright yellow and shiny like a precious metal
  1668. 1668figures/ˈfɪɡjɚz/official numbers or amounts, more than one
  1669. 1669sources/ˈsɔɹsəz/places or people that information comes from
  1670. 1670okay/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/all right, acceptable
  1671. 1671gain/ˈɡeɪn/to get something useful, or more of something
  1672. 1672aircraft/ˈɛɹˌkɹæft/a plane or other vehicle that flies
  1673. 1673ocean/ˈoʊʃən/a very large area of sea
  1674. 1674core/ˈkɔɹ/the central or most important part
  1675. 1675budget/ˈbʌdʒɪt/a plan of how much money can be spent
  1676. 1676application/ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/a formal written request, such as for a job
  1677. 1677estate/ɪˈsteɪt/property in land and buildings; or a large area of land
  1678. 1678benefit/ˈbɛnəfɪt/a good result or advantage you get
  1679. 1679spending/ˈspɛndɪŋ/money paid out, especially by a government
  1680. 1680function/ˈfʌŋkʃən/the job or purpose something has
  1681. 1681passing/ˈpæsɪŋ/present participle of pass
  1682. 1682strategy/ˈstɹætədʒi/a plan for reaching a long-term goal
  1683. 1683issued/ˈɪʃud/past of issue
  1684. 1684analysis/əˈnæləsəs/a careful study of something in detail
  1685. 1685favorite/ˈfeɪvɚɪt/liked more than any other
  1686. 1686aid/ˈeɪd/help such as food or money given to people in need
  1687. 1687solid/ˈsɑləd/hard and firm, not liquid or gas
  1688. 1688afraid/əˈfɹeɪd/frightened or worried
  1689. 1689improve/ˌɪmˈpɹuv/to make or become better
  1690. 1690suggest/səˈdʒɛst/to mention an idea or possible plan to others
  1691. 1691equal/ˈikwəl/the same in amount, size or value
  1692. 1692remaining/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/still left after the rest have gone
  1693. 1693proposed/pɹəˈpoʊzd/formally put forward a plan or idea
  1694. 1694beauty/ˈbjuti/the quality of being very pleasing to look at
  1695. 1695mobile/ˈmoʊbəl/able to be moved or carried easily
  1696. 1696determined/dɪˈtɝmənd/having firmly decided to do something
  1697. 1697prices/ˈpɹaɪsəz/amounts of money things cost, more than one
  1698. 1698appearance/əˈpɪɹəns/the way someone or something looks
  1699. 1699entered/ˈɛntɚd/past of enter
  1700. 1700plants/ˈplænts/living things that grow in soil, more than one
  1701. 1701suggested/səˈdʒɛstɪd/past of suggest
  1702. 1702native/ˈneɪtɪv/belonging to the place where you were born
  1703. 1703unable/əˈneɪbəl/not having the power or chance to do something
  1704. 1704leg/ˈlɛɡ/one of the limbs used for standing and walking
  1705. 1705secure/sɪˈkjʊɹ/safe and protected from danger or harm
  1706. 1706explained/ɪkˈspleɪnd/past of explain
  1707. 1707feature/ˈfitʃɚ/an important or interesting part of something
  1708. 1708entirely/ɪnˈtaɪɚli/completely, in every way
  1709. 1709software/ˈsɔfˌtwɛɹ/the programs that make a computer work
  1710. 1710scale/ˈskeɪl/the size or level of something
  1711. 1711flat/ˈflæt/level and smooth, with no hills or bumps
  1712. 1712promised/ˈpɹɑməst/past of promise
  1713. 1713saved/ˈseɪvd/past of save
  1714. 1714tonight/təˈnaɪt/this evening or this night
  1715. 1715quiet/ˈkwaɪət/making little or no noise
  1716. 1716apartment/əˈpɑɹtmənt/a set of rooms for living in, inside a larger building
  1717. 1717forget/fɚˈɡɛt/to fail to remember something
  1718. 1718holiday/ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/a period away from work or school, often travelling
  1719. 1719filled/ˈfɪld/past of fill
  1720. 1720chain/ˈtʃeɪn/a line of metal rings joined together; or a group of shops
  1721. 1721treated/ˈtɹitɪd/past of treat
  1722. 1722develop/dɪˈvɛləp/to grow, or make something grow and improve
  1723. 1723excellent/ˈɛksələnt/extremely good
  1724. 1724classic/ˈklæsɪk/of lasting high quality, admired for a long time
  1725. 1725map/ˈmæp/a drawing of an area showing roads and towns
  1726. 1726understood/ˌʌndɚˈstʊd/past of understand
  1727. 1727pop/ˈpɑp/modern popular music with a catchy tune
  1728. 1728invited/ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/past of invite
  1729. 1729decisions/dɪˈsɪʒənz/choices made after thinking, more than one
  1730. 1730amazing/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/extremely surprising or very good
  1731. 1731concerns/kənˈsɝnz/worries about something, more than one
  1732. 1732notice/ˈnoʊtəs/to see or become aware of something
  1733. 1733variety/vɚˈaɪəti/a number of different kinds of things
  1734. 1734projects/ˈpɹɑdʒɛkts/planned pieces of work, more than one
  1735. 1735limit/ˈlɪmət/the greatest amount allowed or possible
  1736. 1736grown/ˈɡɹoʊn/past participle of grow
  1737. 1737busy/ˈbɪzi/having a lot to do
  1738. 1738guns/ˈɡʌnz/weapons that fire bullets, more than one
  1739. 1739foundation/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/an organisation that gives money for good causes; or a building's base
  1740. 1740proud/ˈpɹaʊd/pleased about something you or others have done
  1741. 1741bowl/ˈboʊl/a deep round dish for food
  1742. 1742option/ˈɑpʃən/something you can choose
  1743. 1743noted/ˈnoʊtəd/past of note; remarked or pointed out
  1744. 1744fifth/ˈfɪfθ/number five in order
  1745. 1745windows/ˈwɪndoʊz/openings in a wall filled with glass, more than one
  1746. 1746falling/ˈfɑlɪŋ/present participle of fall
  1747. 1747fund/ˈfʌnd/an amount of money collected for a purpose
  1748. 1748unlike/ənˈlaɪk/different from; in contrast to
  1749. 1749vision/ˈvɪʒən/the ability to see; or an idea of the future
  1750. 1750winner/ˈwɪnɚ/the person or team that comes first
  1751. 1751obviously/ˈɑbviəsli/in a way that is clear to everyone
  1752. 1752jump/ˈdʒʌmp/to push yourself off the ground into the air
  1753. 1753wave/ˈweɪv/a raised line of water moving across the sea
  1754. 1754taught/ˈtɔt/past of teach
  1755. 1755motion/ˈmoʊʃən/the act or process of moving
  1756. 1756arts/ˈɑɹts/painting, music, theatre and similar activities, as a group
  1757. 1757happening/ˈhæpənɪŋ/present participle of happen
  1758. 1758guide/ˈɡaɪd/a person who shows visitors around a place
  1759. 1759usual/ˈjuʒəwəl/happening or done most of the time
  1760. 1760heads/ˈhɛdz/the top parts of bodies, more than one
  1761. 1761worry/ˈwɝi/to keep thinking about problems and feel uneasy
  1762. 1762tough/ˈtʌf/difficult to do or deal with
  1763. 1763sets/ˈsɛts/groups of things that belong together, more than one
  1764. 1764eating/ˈitɪŋ/present participle of eat
  1765. 1765restaurant/ˈɹɛstɚˌɑnt/a place where you buy and eat meals
  1766. 1766leads/ˈlidz/present of lead, for he, she or it
  1767. 1767fashion/ˈfæʃən/the popular style of clothes at a particular time
  1768. 1768picked/ˈpɪkt/past of pick
  1769. 1769artists/ˈɑɹtɪsts/people who paint, draw or make art, more than one
  1770. 1770identified/aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd/past of identify
  1771. 1771totally/ˈtoʊtəli/completely, absolutely
  1772. 1772offering/ˈɔfɚɪŋ/present participle of offer
  1773. 1773offers/ˈɔfɚz/present of offer, for he, she or it
  1774. 1774thousand/ˈθaʊzənd/the number 1,000
  1775. 1775dad/ˈdæd/an informal word for father
  1776. 1776wood/ˈwʊd/the hard material that trees are made of
  1777. 1777illegal/ˌɪˈliɡəl/not allowed by law
  1778. 1778decades/dɛˈkeɪdz/periods of ten years, more than one
  1779. 1779breaking/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/present participle of break
  1780. 1780willing/ˈwɪlɪŋ/happy or ready to do something
  1781. 1781sick/ˈsɪk/ill, not in good health
  1782. 1782clothes/ˈkloʊðz/things you wear on your body
  1783. 1783beer/ˈbɪɹ/an alcoholic drink made from grain
  1784. 1784documents/ˈdɑkjəmənts/official papers with information, more than one
  1785. 1785shift/ˈʃɪft/a set period of work; or a change in position
  1786. 1786internal/ˌɪnˈtɝnəl/inside an organisation, country or body
  1787. 1787joint/ˈdʒɔɪnt/shared by two or more people; or where bones meet
  1788. 1788remove/ɹiˈmuv/to take something away from a place
  1789. 1789meat/ˈmit/the flesh of animals eaten as food
  1790. 1790brand/ˈbɹænd/a product name used by a company
  1791. 1791bell/ˈbɛl/a hollow metal object that rings when struck
  1792. 1792experienced/ɪkˈspɪɹiənst/having skill from doing something for a long time
  1793. 1793maintain/meɪnˈteɪn/to keep something in good condition or at the same level
  1794. 1794medicine/ˈmɛdəsən/a substance taken to treat an illness
  1795. 1795moves/ˈmuvz/present of move, for he, she or it
  1796. 1796discuss/dɪˈskʌs/to talk about something with others
  1797. 1797slightly/ˈslaɪtli/a little; not much
  1798. 1798era/ˈɛɹə/a long period of history with a particular character
  1799. 1799hole/ˈhoʊl/an empty space or opening in something
  1800. 1800affected/əˈfɛktɪd/past of affect
  1801. 1801forever/fɚˈɛvɚ/for all time
  1802. 1802reduced/ɹəˈdust/past of reduce
  1803. 1803yards/ˈjɑɹdz/units of length of about 91 centimetres, more than one
  1804. 1804survive/sɚˈvaɪv/to continue to live despite danger or difficulty
  1805. 1805capable/ˈkeɪpəbəl/having the ability to do something
  1806. 1806favor/ˈfeɪvɚ/a kind act done to help someone
  1807. 1807wake/ˈweɪk/to stop sleeping, or make someone stop sleeping
  1808. 1808empty/ˈɛmpti/with nothing inside
  1809. 1809musical/ˈmjuzɪkəl/connected with sounds made by singing or playing
  1810. 1810vice/ˈvaɪs/second in rank, acting for the head when needed
  1811. 1811begins/bɪˈɡɪnz/present of begin, for he, she or it
  1812. 1812sugar/ˈʃʊɡɚ/a sweet substance added to food and drinks
  1813. 1813rates/ˈɹeɪts/levels or speeds measured against something, more than one
  1814. 1814partners/ˈpɑɹtnɚz/people who share a business or a life, more than one
  1815. 1815carrying/ˈkæɹiɪŋ/present participle of carry
  1816. 1816originally/ɚˈɪdʒənəli/at first, before any changes
  1817. 1817phase/ˈfeɪz/a stage in a process of change
  1818. 1818background/ˈbækˌɡɹaʊnd/the family, education and experience someone has
  1819. 1819pulled/ˈpʊld/past of pull
  1820. 1820definitely/ˈdɛfənətli/certainly, without any doubt
  1821. 1821theme/ˈθim/the main subject or idea of something
  1822. 1822storm/ˈstɔɹm/very bad weather with strong winds and rain
  1823. 1823conflict/ˈkɑnflɪkt/a serious disagreement or fight between groups
  1824. 1824task/ˈtæsk/a piece of work that must be done
  1825. 1825conversation/ˌkɑnvɚˈseɪʃən/a talk between two or more people
  1826. 1826stated/ˈsteɪtɪd/past of state; said formally
  1827. 1827wealth/ˈwɛlθ/a large amount of money or property
  1828. 1828reaction/ɹiˈækʃən/what you do or feel because of something that happens
  1829. 1829reduce/ɹəˈdus/to make something smaller or less
  1830. 1830treat/ˈtɹit/to deal with someone in a certain way, or give medical care
  1831. 1831associated/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/past of associate; linked or connected
  1832. 1832elected/ɪˈlɛktəd/chosen by people voting
  1833. 1833empire/ˈɛmpaɪɚ/a group of countries ruled by one leader or state
  1834. 1834overall/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/including everything; in general
  1835. 1835accounts/əˈkaʊnts/arrangements for keeping money in a bank, more than one
  1836. 1836models/ˈmɑdəlz/particular designs of a product, more than one
  1837. 1837funds/ˈfʌndz/money collected or saved for a purpose
  1838. 1838lies/ˈlaɪz/things said that are not true, more than one
  1839. 1839requires/ɹiˈkwaɪɚz/present of require, for he, she or it
  1840. 1840advance/ədˈvæns/progress or forward movement; or ahead of time
  1841. 1841chosen/ˈtʃoʊzən/past participle of choose
  1842. 1842display/dɪˈspleɪ/an arrangement of things for people to look at
  1843. 1843seek/ˈsik/to try to find or get something
  1844. 1844stands/ˈstændz/present of stand, for he, she or it
  1845. 1845strange/ˈstɹeɪndʒ/unusual and hard to understand
  1846. 1846materials/məˈtɪɹiəlz/substances things are made from, more than one
  1847. 1847anyway/ˈɛniˌweɪ/despite that; in any case
  1848. 1848rescue/ˈɹɛskju/to save someone from danger
  1849. 1849millions/ˈmɪljənz/very large numbers, each a thousand thousands
  1850. 1850banks/ˈbæŋks/businesses that keep and lend money, more than one
  1851. 1851faces/ˈfeɪsəz/the front parts of heads, more than one
  1852. 1852mention/ˈmɛnʃən/to speak or write about something briefly
  1853. 1853behavior/bɪˈheɪvjɚ/the way a person acts
  1854. 1854buying/ˈbaɪɪŋ/present participle of buy
  1855. 1855territory/ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/land controlled by a country or ruler
  1856. 1856smart/ˈsmɑɹt/clever and quick to learn; or neat and stylish
  1857. 1857advanced/ədˈvænst/at a high level; modern and highly developed
  1858. 1858falls/ˈfɔlz/present of fall, for he, she or it
  1859. 1859drinking/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/present participle of drink
  1860. 1860regarding/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/about; on the subject of
  1861. 1861employees/ɛmˈplɔɪiz/people paid to work for someone, more than one
  1862. 1862relations/ɹiˈleɪʃənz/the ways people or countries deal with each other
  1863. 1863crash/ˈkɹæʃ/a violent accident when a vehicle hits something
  1864. 1864performed/pɚˈfɔɹmd/past of perform
  1865. 1865tea/ˈti/a hot drink made from dried leaves
  1866. 1866programs/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæmz/shows on television or radio, more than one
  1867. 1867dating/ˈdeɪtɪŋ/present participle of date; going out romantically
  1868. 1868warning/ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/a statement telling people about possible danger
  1869. 1869concept/ˈkɑnsɛpt/a general idea or principle
  1870. 1870fields/ˈfildz/areas of open land for crops or animals, more than one
  1871. 1871singing/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/present participle of sing
  1872. 1872sees/ˈsiz/present of see, for he, she or it
  1873. 1873funeral/ˈfjunɚəl/a ceremony held after someone dies
  1874. 1874images/ˈɪmədʒəz/pictures seen on a screen or in the mind, more than one
  1875. 1875suddenly/ˈsʌdənli/quickly and without warning
  1876. 1876wonderful/ˈwʌndɚfəl/extremely good; very enjoyable
  1877. 1877items/ˈaɪtəmz/single things in a list or group, more than one
  1878. 1878useful/ˈjusfəl/helping you to do or get something
  1879. 1879deliver/dɪˈlɪvɚ/to take goods or letters to a place
  1880. 1880nearby/ˈnɪɹˈbaɪ/not far away
  1881. 1881excited/ɪkˈsaɪtəd/very happy and eager about something
  1882. 1882capacity/kəˈpæsəti/the largest amount something can hold
  1883. 1883method/ˈmɛθəd/a particular way of doing something
  1884. 1884circumstances/ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/the facts or conditions affecting a situation
  1885. 1885taste/ˈteɪst/the flavour something has in the mouth
  1886. 1886client/ˈklaɪənt/a person who pays for a professional service
  1887. 1887goods/ˈɡʊdz/things that are made to be sold
  1888. 1888flowers/ˈflaʊɚz/the colourful parts of plants, more than one
  1889. 1889intended/ˌɪnˈtɛndɪd/past of intend; planned or meant
  1890. 1890leadership/ˈlidɚˌʃɪp/the position or skill of being in charge of a group
  1891. 1891ceremony/ˈsɛɹəˌmoʊni/a formal event held to mark something important
  1892. 1892achieve/əˈtʃiv/to succeed in doing something through effort
  1893. 1893causing/ˈkɑzɪŋ/present participle of cause
  1894. 1894walls/ˈwɔlz/the sides of a room or building, more than one
  1895. 1895options/ˈɑpʃənz/things you can choose, more than one
  1896. 1896hero/ˈhɪɹoʊ/a person admired for doing something brave
  1897. 1897helps/ˈhɛlps/present of help, for he, she or it
  1898. 1898classes/ˈklæsəz/periods of teaching, more than one
  1899. 1899slowly/ˈsloʊli/at a low speed
  1900. 1900initial/ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/happening at the beginning
  1901. 1901provides/pɹəˈvaɪdz/present of provide, for he, she or it
  1902. 1902instance/ˈɪnstəns/an example of something
  1903. 1903noise/ˈnɔɪz/a sound, especially a loud or unpleasant one
  1904. 1904tradition/tɹəˈdɪʃən/a custom passed down over many years
  1905. 1905unknown/ənˈnoʊn/not identified or familiar to anyone
  1906. 1906crown/ˈkɹaʊn/a circle of gold worn on the head of a king or queen
  1907. 1907delivered/dɪˈlɪvɚd/past of deliver
  1908. 1908focused/ˈfoʊkəst/past of focus
  1909. 1909housing/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/homes for people to live in, considered as a whole
  1910. 1910bag/ˈbæɡ/a container of cloth, plastic or leather for carrying things
  1911. 1911labor/ˈleɪbɚ/work, especially physical work, and the workers who do it
  1912. 1912iron/ˈaɪɚn/a strong hard grey metal
  1913. 1913values/ˈvæljuz/beliefs about what is right and important
  1914. 1914somewhere/ˈsʌmˌwɛɹ/in or to a place not named
  1915. 1915stick/ˈstɪk/to fix one thing to another with glue
  1916. 1916vehicles/ˈvihɪkəlz/cars, buses or trucks, more than one
  1917. 1917ships/ˈʃɪps/large boats that carry people or goods, more than one
  1918. 1918danger/ˈdeɪndʒɚ/the chance of harm or injury
  1919. 1919formed/ˈfɔɹmd/past of form
  1920. 1920uncle/ˈʌŋkəl/the brother of your mother or father
  1921. 1921yellow/ˈjɛloʊ/the colour of lemons or the sun
  1922. 1922stood/ˈstʊd/past of stand
  1923. 1923chair/ˈtʃɛɹ/a seat for one person, with a back
  1924. 1924heavily/ˈhɛvəli/a lot, or with great force
  1925. 1925testing/ˈtɛstɪŋ/present participle of test
  1926. 1926defeat/dɪˈfit/a loss in a game, battle or contest
  1927. 1927castle/ˈkæsəl/a large strong building with thick walls, built long ago
  1928. 1928affairs/əˈfɛɹz/matters of public or personal business
  1929. 1929paying/ˈpeɪɪŋ/present participle of pay
  1930. 1930navy/ˈneɪvi/the part of the armed forces that fights at sea
  1931. 1931shortly/ˈʃɔɹtli/soon; in a little while
  1932. 1932roads/ˈɹoʊdz/wide ways for cars and other traffic, more than one
  1933. 1933theatre/ˈθiətɚ/a building where plays are performed
  1934. 1934knowing/ˈnoʊɪŋ/present participle of know
  1935. 1935feelings/ˈfilɪŋz/emotions, more than one
  1936. 1936unfortunately/ənˈfɔɹtʃənətli/sadly; used when giving bad news
  1937. 1937replaced/ˌɹiˈpleɪst/past of replace
  1938. 1938allowing/əˈlaʊɪŋ/present participle of allow
  1939. 1939returning/ɹɪˈtɝnɪŋ/present participle of return
  1940. 1940alternative/ɔlˈtɝnətɪv/another choice or possibility
  1941. 1941lawyer/ˈlɔjɚ/a person trained to give advice on the law
  1942. 1942finds/ˈfaɪndz/present of find, for he, she or it
  1943. 1943suffering/ˈsʌfɚɪŋ/great pain or unhappiness
  1944. 1944teaching/ˈtitʃɪŋ/the job of giving lessons
  1945. 1945careful/ˈkɛɹfəl/giving attention to avoid harm or mistakes
  1946. 1946officially/əˈfɪʃəli/in a formal way approved by those in charge
  1947. 1947represent/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt/to act or speak for someone else
  1948. 1948surgery/ˈsɝdʒɚi/medical treatment that involves cutting the body open
  1949. 1949adult/əˈdʌlt/a fully grown person
  1950. 1950fill/ˈfɪl/to make something full
  1951. 1951bigger/ˈbɪɡɚ/larger in size than another
  1952. 1952funny/ˈfʌni/making you laugh
  1953. 1953crazy/ˈkɹeɪzi/very foolish or mad
  1954. 1954novel/ˈnɑvəl/a long written story about imaginary people
  1955. 1955blow/ˈbloʊ/to move air, as wind does or from the mouth
  1956. 1956tests/ˈtɛsts/sets of questions to check knowledge, more than one
  1957. 1957minor/ˈmaɪnɚ/small and not very important
  1958. 1958soft/ˈsɑft/not hard or firm; smooth to touch
  1959. 1959switch/ˈswɪtʃ/to turn a machine on or off; or to change
  1960. 1960birds/ˈbɝdz/animals with feathers and wings, more than one
  1961. 1961apply/əˈplaɪ/to ask formally for a job or place, usually in writing
  1962. 1962lights/ˈlaɪts/lamps that give brightness, more than one
  1963. 1963owns/ˈoʊnz/present of own, for he, she or it
  1964. 1964smoke/ˈsmoʊk/the grey cloud given off by something burning
  1965. 1965positions/pəˈzɪʃənz/places where things or people stand, more than one
  1966. 1966assistant/əˈsɪstənt/a person who helps someone, or serves in a shop
  1967. 1967prepare/pɹiˈpɛɹ/to get ready, or make something ready
  1968. 1968till/ˈtɪl/up to the time of
  1969. 1969tools/ˈtulz/objects held in the hand for doing jobs, more than one
  1970. 1970legs/ˈlɛɡz/the limbs used for standing and walking, more than one
  1971. 1971giant/ˈdʒaɪənt/extremely large; or a huge imaginary person
  1972. 1972writer/ˈɹaɪtɚ/a person who produces books or articles as a job
  1973. 1973volume/ˈvɑljum/how loud a sound is; or the amount of space something fills
  1974. 1974cultural/ˈkʌltʃɚəl/connected with art, music and the customs of a society
  1975. 1975scientific/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/based on careful testing and the study of nature
  1976. 1976measure/ˈmɛʒɚ/to find the size, length or amount of something
  1977. 1977gay/ˈɡeɪ/attracted to people of the same sex
  1978. 1978manage/ˈmænədʒ/to succeed in doing something difficult; or to run a business
  1979. 1979sport/ˈspɔɹt/a game or activity done for exercise or competition
  1980. 1980upper/ˈʌpɚ/higher in position
  1981. 1981truck/ˈtɹʌk/a large road vehicle for carrying goods
  1982. 1982weak/ˈwik/not physically strong
  1983. 1983besides/bɪˈsaɪdz/in addition to; also
  1984. 1984normally/ˈnɔɹməli/usually; in the ordinary way
  1985. 1985supported/səˈpɔɹtɪd/past of support
  1986. 1986proved/ˈpɹuvd/past of prove
  1987. 1987granted/ˈɡɹæntəd/past of grant
  1988. 1988presented/pɹiˈzɛntɪd/past of present
  1989. 1989desire/dɪˈzaɪɚ/a strong feeling of wanting something
  1990. 1990ending/ˈɛndɪŋ/the last part of a story or film
  1991. 1991attacked/əˈtækt/past of attack
  1992. 1992somebody/ˈsʌmˌbɑdi/a person not named or known
  1993. 1993suspect/səˈspɛkt/to think something is probably true, often something bad
  1994. 1994acts/ˈækts/things that someone does, more than one
  1995. 1995identify/aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/to recognise and say who or what someone is
  1996. 1996pool/ˈpul/a large tank of water for swimming
  1997. 1997teach/ˈtitʃ/to help someone learn something
  1998. 1998launched/ˈlɔntʃt/past of launch
  1999. 1999cells/ˈsɛlz/the smallest living units of a body, more than one
  2000. 2000sentence/ˈsɛntəns/a group of words that makes a statement; or a punishment from a court
  2001. 2001familiar/fəˈmɪljɚ/well known to you because seen or heard before
  2002. 2002lucky/ˈlʌki/having good things happen by chance
  2003. 2003mixed/ˈmɪkst/made of different kinds put together
  2004. 2004confidence/ˈkɑnfədəns/a feeling of being sure of yourself or of others
  2005. 2005importance/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtəns/the quality of mattering a great deal
  2006. 2006hoping/ˈhoʊpɪŋ/present participle of hope
  2007. 2007kick/ˈkɪk/to hit with the foot
  2008. 2008earned/ˈɝnd/past of earn
  2009. 2009imagine/ˌɪˈmædʒən/to form a picture in the mind
  2010. 2010causes/ˈkɑzəz/reasons why something happens, more than one
  2011. 2011holds/ˈhoʊldz/present of hold, for he, she or it
  2012. 2012increasing/ˌɪnˈkɹisɪŋ/present participle of increase
  2013. 2013jail/ˈdʒeɪl/a building where criminals are locked up
  2014. 2014brings/ˈbɹɪŋz/present of bring, for he, she or it
  2015. 2015link/ˈlɪŋk/a connection between two things or web pages
  2016. 2016standards/ˈstændɚdz/levels of quality expected, more than one
  2017. 2017appeal/əˈpil/an urgent public request; or a request to change a court decision
  2018. 2018doors/ˈdɔɹz/movable panels for entering a room, more than one
  2019. 2019mistake/mɪˈsteɪk/something done wrongly
  2020. 2020adding/ˈædɪŋ/present participle of add
  2021. 2021lay/ˈleɪ/to put something down flat, carefully
  2022. 2022engaged/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/having promised to marry someone
  2023. 2023milk/ˈmɪlk/the white drink that cows produce
  2024. 2024magazine/ˈmæɡəˌzin/a thin paper publication with pictures, issued regularly
  2025. 2025injury/ˈɪndʒɚi/damage to part of the body
  2026. 2026visitors/ˈvɪzɪtɚz/people who come to see a place or person, more than one
  2027. 2027express/ɪkˈspɹɛs/to show a thought or feeling in words or actions
  2028. 2028serving/ˈsɝvɪŋ/present participle of serve
  2029. 2029object/ˈɑbdʒɛkt/a thing you can see and touch
  2030. 2030false/ˈfɔls/not true or correct
  2031. 2031domestic/dəˈmɛstɪk/inside one country; or to do with the home
  2032. 2032facing/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/present participle of face
  2033. 2033healthy/ˈhɛlθi/well and free from illness
  2034. 2034industrial/ˌɪnˈdʌstɹiəl/to do with factories and making goods
  2035. 2035ministry/ˈmɪnəstɹi/a government department
  2036. 2036bright/ˈbɹaɪt/full of light; or clever
  2037. 2037painting/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/a picture made with colours on canvas or paper
  2038. 2038witness/ˈwɪtnəs/someone who saw a crime or event happen
  2039. 2039chose/ˈtʃoʊz/past of choose
  2040. 2040alcohol/ˈælkəˌhɑl/the substance in beer and wine that makes people drunk
  2041. 2041wonder/ˈwʌndɚ/to want to know something
  2042. 2042row/ˈɹoʊ/a line of seats or things side by side
  2043. 2043commander/kəˈmændɚ/an officer in charge of soldiers
  2044. 2044cook/ˈkʊk/to prepare food using heat
  2045. 2045session/ˈsɛʃən/a period spent on one activity
  2046. 2046tower/ˈtaʊɚ/a tall narrow building
  2047. 2047prize/ˈpɹaɪz/something given to the winner
  2048. 2048ultimately/ˈʌltəmətli/in the end, after everything
  2049. 2049solar/ˈsoʊlɚ/to do with the sun or its energy
  2050. 2050communication/kəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃən/the passing of information between people
  2051. 2051destroy/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/to damage something so badly it no longer exists
  2052. 2052injured/ˈɪndʒɚd/hurt in an accident or attack
  2053. 2053stake/ˈsteɪk/a share or interest in a business
  2054. 2054technical/ˈtɛknɪkəl/to do with machines, methods or practical skills
  2055. 2055providing/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/present participle of provide
  2056. 2056neck/ˈnɛk/the part joining the head to the body
  2057. 2057typically/ˈtɪpɪkli/usually, in most cases
  2058. 2058attorney/əˈtɝni/a lawyer, especially in the United States
  2059. 2059recognize/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/to know someone or something seen before
  2060. 2060possibility/ˌpɑsəˈbɪləˌti/a chance that something may happen
  2061. 2061rising/ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/present participle of rise
  2062. 2062grace/ˈɡɹeɪs/smooth and elegant movement
  2063. 2063specifically/spəˈsɪfɪkli/for one particular purpose and no other
  2064. 2064doctors/ˈdɑktɚz/people trained to treat the sick, more than one
  2065. 2065bird/ˈbɝd/an animal with feathers and wings
  2066. 2066proof/ˈpɹuf/facts that show something is true
  2067. 2067opposite/ˈɑpəzət/facing across from; or completely different
  2068. 2068marks/ˈmɑɹks/scores for school work; or spots on a surface, more than one
  2069. 2069steel/ˈstil/a strong hard metal made from iron
  2070. 2070sending/ˈsɛndɪŋ/present participle of send
  2071. 2071platform/ˈplætˌfɔɹm/the raised area where you get on a train
  2072. 2072stayed/ˈsteɪd/past of stay
  2073. 2073believes/bɪˈlivz/present of believe, for he, she or it
  2074. 2074talent/ˈtælənt/a natural ability to do something well
  2075. 2075benefits/ˈbɛnəfɪts/advantages gained from something, more than one
  2076. 2076bond/ˈbɑnd/a close link between people; or a loan sold as an investment
  2077. 2077feed/ˈfid/to give food to a person or animal
  2078. 2078degrees/dɪˈɡɹiz/units for measuring heat or angles, more than one
  2079. 2079delivery/dɪˈlɪvɚi/the taking of goods or letters to a place
  2080. 2080laid/ˈleɪd/past of lay
  2081. 2081guest/ˈɡɛst/a person invited to your home or an event
  2082. 2082relationships/ɹiˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/connections between people, more than one
  2083. 2083pilot/ˈpaɪlət/a person who flies a plane
  2084. 2084facility/fəˈsɪlɪti/a building or place made for a particular use
  2085. 2085celebrate/ˈsɛləˌbɹeɪt/to do something enjoyable for a special occasion
  2086. 2086determine/dəˈtɝmən/to find out or decide exactly
  2087. 2087applied/əˈplaɪd/past of apply
  2088. 2088seats/ˈsits/places to sit, more than one
  2089. 2089stronger/ˈstɹɔŋɚ/comparative of strong
  2090. 2090dedicated/ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd/giving a lot of time and effort to something
  2091. 2091goals/ˈɡoʊlz/points scored by getting the ball in the net, more than one
  2092. 2092struggle/ˈstɹʌɡəl/to try very hard to deal with a difficulty
  2093. 2093lots/ˈlɑts/a large number or amount
  2094. 2094recording/ɹəˈkɔɹdɪŋ/sound or pictures stored so they can be played again
  2095. 2095mountains/ˈmaʊntənz/very high hills, more than one
  2096. 2096suicide/ˈsuəˌsaɪd/the act of killing yourself on purpose
  2097. 2097properties/ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/buildings or land that someone owns, more than one
  2098. 2098measures/ˈmɛʒɚz/official actions to deal with a problem, more than one
  2099. 2099kitchen/ˈkɪtʃən/the room where food is prepared
  2100. 2100candidate/ˈkændədeɪt/a person trying to be chosen for a job or office
  2101. 2101parliament/ˈpɑɹləmənt/the group of elected people who make a country's laws
  2102. 2102storage/ˈstɔɹədʒ/keeping things somewhere until they are needed
  2103. 2103hits/ˈhɪts/very popular songs or films, more than one
  2104. 2104obvious/ˈɑbviəs/easy to see or understand
  2105. 2105historical/hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/to do with the past
  2106. 2106mom/ˈmɑm/an informal word for mother, in American English
  2107. 2107assault/əˈsɔlt/a violent physical attack on a person
  2108. 2108interests/ˈɪntɹəsts/things you enjoy doing or learning about, more than one
  2109. 2109dreams/ˈdɹimz/images in the mind during sleep, more than one
  2110. 2110messages/ˈmɛsədʒəz/short pieces of written or spoken news, more than one
  2111. 2111papers/ˈpeɪpɚz/official documents, more than one
  2112. 2112depends/dɪˈpɛndz/present of depend, for he, she or it
  2113. 2113cat/ˈkæt/a small furry pet that catches mice
  2114. 2114worried/ˈwɝid/anxious that something bad may happen
  2115. 2115captured/ˈkæptʃɚd/past of capture
  2116. 2116severe/səˈvɪɹ/very serious or harsh
  2117. 2117votes/ˈvoʊts/formal choices made in an election, more than one
  2118. 2118combat/ˈkɑmbæt/fighting between soldiers in a war
  2119. 2119tend/ˈtɛnd/to usually behave in a particular way
  2120. 2120considering/kənˈsɪdɚɪŋ/present participle of consider
  2121. 2121attend/əˈtɛnd/to be present at an event
  2122. 2122copy/ˈkɑpi/a thing made to be the same as another
  2123. 2123visited/ˈvɪzɪtɪd/past of visit
  2124. 2124website/ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/a set of pages on the internet
  2125. 2125tied/ˈtaɪd/past of tie
  2126. 2126typical/ˈtɪpəkəl/having the usual features of its kind
  2127. 2127dancing/ˈdænsɪŋ/present participle of dance
  2128. 2128extreme/ɛkˈstɹim/very great or severe, far beyond the usual
  2129. 2129bomb/ˈbɑm/a weapon that explodes
  2130. 2130rice/ˈɹaɪs/small white or brown grains cooked as food
  2131. 2131fat/ˈfæt/having too much weight on the body
  2132. 2132dying/ˈdaɪɪŋ/present participle of die
  2133. 2133enjoyed/ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪd/past of enjoy
  2134. 2134entertainment/ˌɛntɚˈteɪnmənt/shows and activities that people enjoy watching
  2135. 2135exact/ɪɡˈzækt/correct in every detail
  2136. 2136pope/ˈpoʊp/the head of the Roman Catholic Church
  2137. 2137shots/ˈʃɑts/acts of firing a gun, more than one
  2138. 2138emotional/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/showing or causing strong feelings
  2139. 2139harm/ˈhɑɹm/injury or damage
  2140. 2140jury/ˈdʒʊɹi/a group of citizens who decide a court case
  2141. 2141clock/ˈklɑk/a device on a wall or table that shows the time
  2142. 2142convert/ˈkɑnvɚt/to change something into a different form
  2143. 2143thoughts/ˈθɔts/ideas in the mind, more than one
  2144. 2144reputation/ˌɹɛpjəˈteɪʃən/the opinion people have of someone or something
  2145. 2145electricity/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsəti/power that runs lights and machines
  2146. 2146stable/ˈsteɪbəl/steady and not likely to change
  2147. 2147inspired/ˌɪnˈspaɪɚd/gave someone the idea or wish to do something
  2148. 2148realized/ˈɹiəˌlaɪzd/past of realize
  2149. 2149talks/ˈtɔks/formal discussions between groups, more than one
  2150. 2150concert/ˈkɑnsɚt/a performance of music in front of an audience
  2151. 2151walked/ˈwɔkt/past of walk
  2152. 2152palace/ˈpæləs/a very large grand house for a king or queen
  2153. 2153assembly/əˈsɛmbli/a group of people gathered to make decisions
  2154. 2154devices/dɪˈvaɪsəz/machines or tools made for a purpose, more than one
  2155. 2155numerous/ˈnumɚəs/very many
  2156. 2156championship/ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/a competition to find the best player or team
  2157. 2157hidden/ˈhɪdən/past participle of hide; or kept out of sight
  2158. 2158calm/ˈkɑm/quiet and not worried or excited
  2159. 2159pitch/ˈpɪtʃ/a field where football or other games are played
  2160. 2160honey/ˈhʌni/the sweet sticky food made by bees
  2161. 2161struck/ˈstɹʌk/past of strike
  2162. 2162fix/ˈfɪks/to repair something that is broken
  2163. 2163sight/ˈsaɪt/the ability to see
  2164. 2164junior/ˈdʒunjɚ/lower in rank or younger
  2165. 2165constant/ˈkɑnstənt/happening all the time without stopping
  2166. 2166permanent/ˈpɝmənənt/lasting for a long time or for ever
  2167. 2167scientists/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/experts who study the natural world, more than one
  2168. 2168resistance/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/refusal to accept or allow something
  2169. 2169debate/dəˈbeɪt/a discussion where people give different views
  2170. 2170baseball/ˈbeɪsˈbɔl/an American game played with a bat and ball
  2171. 2171plate/ˈpleɪt/a flat dish for food
  2172. 2172replace/ˌɹiˈpleɪs/to put something new in the place of another
  2173. 2173downtown/ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/to or in the main business area of a city
  2174. 2174length/ˈlɛŋkθ/how long something is from end to end
  2175. 2175pure/ˈpjʊɹ/not mixed with anything else
  2176. 2176exercise/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/physical activity to stay fit
  2177. 2177methods/ˈmɛθədz/ways of doing something, more than one
  2178. 2178wins/ˈwɪnz/present of win, for he, she or it
  2179. 2179directed/dɚˈɛktəd/past of direct
  2180. 2180cycle/ˈsaɪkəl/a series of events that repeats in the same order
  2181. 2181combined/kəmˈbaɪnd/past of combine; or added together
  2182. 2182chapter/ˈtʃæptɚ/one of the main parts of a book
  2183. 2183pushed/ˈpʊʃt/past of push
  2184. 2184talked/ˈtɔkt/past of talk
  2185. 2185follows/ˈfɑloʊz/present of follow, for he, she or it
  2186. 2186luck/ˈlʌk/good or bad things that happen by chance
  2187. 2187moments/ˈmoʊmənts/very short periods of time, more than one
  2188. 2188lying/ˈlaɪɪŋ/present participle of lie
  2189. 2189operate/ˈɑpɚˌeɪt/to make a machine work; or to do surgery
  2190. 2190labour/ˈleɪbɚ/work, especially hard physical work
  2191. 2191ad/ˈæd/a short form of advertisement
  2192. 2192adopted/əˈdɑptɪd/past of adopt
  2193. 2193schedule/ˈskɛdʒʊl/a plan of when things will happen
  2194. 2194spoken/ˈspoʊkən/past participle of speak
  2195. 2195drama/ˈdɹɑmə/plays and acting as an art or subject
  2196. 2196stations/ˈsteɪʃənz/places where trains or buses stop, more than one
  2197. 2197communities/kəˈmjunətiz/groups of people living in one area, more than one
  2198. 2198islands/ˈaɪləndz/pieces of land with water all around, more than one
  2199. 2199ticket/ˈtɪkət/a paper or card that lets you travel or enter
  2200. 2200deeply/ˈdipli/very much, to a great degree
  2201. 2201properly/ˈpɹɑpɚli/in the correct way
  2202. 2202agents/ˈeɪdʒənts/people who act for others or for a government, more than one
  2203. 2203combination/ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/several things mixed or joined together
  2204. 2204dear/ˈdɪɹ/loved; or used to begin a letter
  2205. 2205surprised/sɚˈpɹaɪzd/feeling shock because something was not expected
  2206. 2206hello/həˈloʊ/a word said when greeting someone
  2207. 2207regional/ˈɹidʒənəl/belonging to one part of a country
  2208. 2208dealing/ˈdilɪŋ/present participle of deal
  2209. 2209essential/ɛˈsɛnʃəl/absolutely necessary
  2210. 2210temple/ˈtɛmpəl/a building where people pray to a god
  2211. 2211aside/əˈsaɪd/to one side, out of the way
  2212. 2212customer/ˈkʌstəmɚ/a person who buys from a shop or business
  2213. 2213fishing/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/the sport or job of catching animals from rivers and the sea
  2214. 2214attempted/əˈtɛmptɪd/past of attempt
  2215. 2215returns/ɹɪˈtɝnz/present of return, for he, she or it
  2216. 2216describe/dɪˈskɹaɪb/to say what someone or something is like
  2217. 2217opposition/ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/disagreement with a plan; or the parties not in government
  2218. 2218fault/ˈfɔlt/being to blame for something bad
  2219. 2219assistance/əˈsɪstəns/help given to someone
  2220. 2220ratio/ˈɹeɪʃiˌoʊ/the relation in size between two amounts
  2221. 2221newspaper/ˈnuzˌpeɪpɚ/printed pages of daily stories and reports
  2222. 2222anymore/ˌɛniˈmɔɹ/any longer, now
  2223. 2223atmosphere/ˈætməˌsfɪɹ/the mood of a place; or the air around the earth
  2224. 2224thinks/ˈθɪŋks/present of think, for he, she or it
  2225. 2225marked/ˈmɑɹkt/past of mark
  2226. 2226awards/əˈwɔɹdz/prizes given for success, more than one
  2227. 2227appropriate/əˈpɹoʊpɹiət/suitable for a particular situation
  2228. 2228ages/ˈeɪdʒəz/how old people are, more than one
  2229. 2229sing/ˈsɪŋ/to make music with the voice
  2230. 2230fought/ˈfɔt/past of fight
  2231. 2231faced/ˈfeɪst/past of face
  2232. 2232salt/ˈsɔlt/white grains used to flavour food
  2233. 2233realize/ˈɹiəˌlaɪz/to suddenly understand or become aware
  2234. 2234maximum/ˈmæksəməm/the largest amount allowed or possible
  2235. 2235defence/dɪˈfɛns/protection against attack
  2236. 2236shoes/ˈʃuz/coverings worn on the feet, more than one
  2237. 2237funding/ˈfʌndɪŋ/money given for a particular purpose
  2238. 2238guests/ˈɡɛsts/people invited to your home or an event, more than one
  2239. 2239plenty/ˈplɛnti/more than enough
  2240. 2240aim/ˈeɪm/the result you are trying to achieve
  2241. 2241relief/ɹɪˈlif/a good feeling when worry or pain ends
  2242. 2242drew/ˈdɹu/past of draw
  2243. 2243circle/ˈsɝkəl/a perfectly round shape
  2244. 2244closely/ˈkloʊsli/with great care and attention
  2245. 2245creation/kɹiˈeɪʃən/the act of making something new
  2246. 2246affect/əˈfɛkt/to have an effect on, or change
  2247. 2247declared/dɪˈklɛɹd/past of declare
  2248. 2248terrible/ˈtɛɹəbəl/very bad or unpleasant
  2249. 2249tickets/ˈtɪkəts/papers that let you travel or enter, more than one
  2250. 2250mix/ˈmɪks/to put different things together and stir them
  2251. 2251tight/ˈtaɪt/fitting very closely to the body
  2252. 2252keeps/ˈkips/present of keep, for he, she or it
  2253. 2253creative/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/good at making new and original things
  2254. 2254religion/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/belief in and worship of a god or gods
  2255. 2255extended/ɪkˈstɛndəd/past of extend
  2256. 2256entry/ˈɛntɹi/the act or right of going into a place
  2257. 2257enemies/ˈɛnəmiz/people who hate or fight against you, more than one
  2258. 2258rooms/ˈɹumz/separate areas inside a building, more than one
  2259. 2259singer/ˈsɪŋɚ/a person who performs songs
  2260. 2260carbon/ˈkɑɹbən/a chemical element found in coal and all living things
  2261. 2261approved/əˈpɹuvd/past of approve
  2262. 2262orange/ˈɔɹəndʒ/a round sweet fruit with a thick skin
  2263. 2263dollar/ˈdɑlɚ/the money used in the United States and some other countries
  2264. 2264factory/ˈfæktɚi/a building where goods are made by machines
  2265. 2265factor/ˈfæktɚ/one of the things that affects a result
  2266. 2266frame/ˈfɹeɪm/a border that holds a picture or window
  2267. 2267crimes/ˈkɹaɪmz/illegal acts, more than one
  2268. 2268injuries/ˈɪndʒɚiz/damage to the body, more than one
  2269. 2269lift/ˈlɪft/to raise something to a higher position
  2270. 2270complicated/ˈkɑmpləˌkeɪtəd/having many parts and hard to understand
  2271. 2271elections/ɪˈlɛkʃənz/times when people vote to choose leaders, more than one
  2272. 2272chairman/ˈtʃɛɹmən/the person in charge of a meeting or company board
  2273. 2273principal/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/most important; or the head of a school
  2274. 2274trading/ˈtɹeɪdɪŋ/the buying and selling of goods or shares
  2275. 2275eggs/ˈɛɡz/oval things laid by hens and eaten as food, more than one
  2276. 2276receiving/ɹəˈsivɪŋ/present participle of receive
  2277. 2277relatively/ˈɹɛlətɪvli/fairly, when compared with others
  2278. 2278businesses/ˈbɪznəsəz/companies that sell goods or services, more than one
  2279. 2279stolen/ˈstoʊlən/past participle of steal
  2280. 2280revolution/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃən/the overthrow of a government by the people
  2281. 2281driven/ˈdɹɪvən/past participle of drive
  2282. 2282detail/dɪˈteɪl/a small single fact or part
  2283. 2283everywhere/ˈɛvɹiˌwɛɹ/in or to all places
  2284. 2284rings/ˈɹɪŋz/round bands worn on the finger, more than one
  2285. 2285marry/ˈmɛɹi/to become the husband or wife of someone
  2286. 2286immediate/ˌɪˈmiˌdiət/happening at once, without delay
  2287. 2287mail/ˈmeɪl/letters and parcels sent by post
  2288. 2288shopping/ˈʃɑpɪŋ/the activity of buying things in stores
  2289. 2289headed/ˈhɛdəd/past of head
  2290. 2290existence/ɛɡˈzɪstəns/the state of being real or alive
  2291. 2291represents/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnts/present of represent, for he, she or it
  2292. 2292supporting/səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/present participle of support
  2293. 2293admitted/ədˈmɪtɪd/past of admit
  2294. 2294personally/ˈpɝsənəli/speaking for yourself, in your own opinion
  2295. 2295sons/ˈsʌnz/male children, more than one
  2296. 2296pregnant/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/having a baby growing inside the body
  2297. 2297permission/pɚˈmɪʃən/the right to do something, given by someone in charge
  2298. 2298appointed/əˈpɔɪntɪd/chose someone officially for a job
  2299. 2299stress/ˈstɹɛs/worry caused by pressure or problems
  2300. 2300reference/ˈɹɛfɚəns/a mention of something
  2301. 2301scheme/ˈskim/an official plan for doing something
  2302. 2302unusual/əˈnjuˌʒuəl/not common or normal
  2303. 2303pride/ˈpɹaɪd/a feeling of pleasure in what you or others have done
  2304. 2304argument/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/an angry disagreement; or a reason given for a view
  2305. 2305cap/ˈkæp/a soft hat with a stiff part at the front
  2306. 2306seeking/ˈsikɪŋ/present participle of seek
  2307. 2307views/ˈvjuz/opinions about something, more than one
  2308. 2308angry/ˈæŋɡɹi/feeling strongly annoyed
  2309. 2309keys/ˈkiz/metal pieces for opening locks, more than one
  2310. 2310proposal/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/a plan or idea put forward for others to consider
  2311. 2311loves/ˈlʌvz/present of love, for he, she or it
  2312. 2312engineering/ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹɪŋ/the design and building of machines, roads and bridges
  2313. 2313relative/ˈɹɛlətɪv/a member of your family
  2314. 2314depending/dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/present participle of depend
  2315. 2315license/ˈlaɪsəns/an official paper that gives permission to do something
  2316. 2316bills/ˈbɪlz/papers showing how much you owe, more than one
  2317. 2317developing/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/present participle of develop
  2318. 2318owners/ˈoʊnɚz/people who own something, more than one
  2319. 2319violent/ˈvaɪələnt/using force to hurt or kill
  2320. 2320contains/kənˈteɪnz/present of contain, for he, she or it
  2321. 2321actors/ˈæktɚz/people who perform in plays or films, more than one
  2322. 2322literally/ˈlɪtɚəli/exactly, or used to stress that something is true
  2323. 2323hide/ˈhaɪd/to put something where no one can find it
  2324. 2324hired/ˈhaɪɚd/past of hire
  2325. 2325sites/ˈsaɪts/places where something is or happened, more than one
  2326. 2326decade/dɛˈkeɪd/a period of ten years
  2327. 2327teachers/ˈtitʃɚz/people who teach at a school, more than one
  2328. 2328stuck/ˈstʌk/past of stick; or unable to move
  2329. 2329tape/ˈteɪp/a narrow strip of sticky plastic or paper
  2330. 2330burn/ˈbɝn/to damage or destroy with fire or heat
  2331. 2331grade/ˈɡɹeɪd/a mark given for school work
  2332. 2332campus/ˈkæmpəs/the land and buildings of a university
  2333. 2333comment/ˈkɑmɛnt/a remark giving an opinion
  2334. 2334abandoned/əˈbændənd/past of abandon
  2335. 2335photos/ˈfoʊˌtoʊz/pictures taken with a camera, more than one
  2336. 2336chicken/ˈtʃɪkən/a farm bird kept for its eggs and meat
  2337. 2337defend/dɪˈfɛnd/to protect against attack or criticism
  2338. 2338edition/əˈdɪʃən/one version of a book or newspaper printed at one time
  2339. 2339revenue/ˈɹɛvəˌnu/money that a business or government receives
  2340. 2340shock/ˈʃɑk/a sudden upsetting surprise
  2341. 2341referred/ɹəˈfɝd/past of refer
  2342. 2342neighborhood/ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/an area of a town where people live
  2343. 2343plot/ˈplɑt/the series of events in a story
  2344. 2344machines/məˈʃinz/pieces of equipment with moving parts, more than one
  2345. 2345soil/ˈsɔɪl/the top layer of earth where plants grow
  2346. 2346closing/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/present participle of close
  2347. 2347upset/əpˈsɛt/unhappy or worried because of something bad
  2348. 2348dates/ˈdeɪts/particular days of the month or year, more than one
  2349. 2349comfortable/ˈkʌmfɚtəbəl/pleasant to sit in or wear
  2350. 2350occur/əˈkɝ/to happen
  2351. 2351dramatic/dɹəˈmætɪk/sudden and very great or exciting
  2352. 2352initially/ˌɪˈnɪʃəli/at the start, at first
  2353. 2353deaths/ˈdɛθs/ends of life, more than one
  2354. 2354fallen/ˈfɑlən/past participle of fall
  2355. 2355capture/ˈkæptʃɚ/to catch and hold a person or animal
  2356. 2356clients/ˈklaɪənts/people who pay for a professional service, more than one
  2357. 2357pleasure/ˈplɛʒɚ/a feeling of enjoyment
  2358. 2358mad/ˈmæd/very angry; or mentally ill
  2359. 2359trained/ˈtɹeɪnd/past of train
  2360. 2360anybody/ˈɛnibədi/any person at all
  2361. 2361anniversary/ˌænəˈvɝsɚi/the date on which something happened in an earlier year
  2362. 2362conduct/ˈkɑndəkt/to organise and carry out an activity
  2363. 2363listening/ˈlɪsənɪŋ/present participle of listen
  2364. 2364scenes/ˈsinz/parts of a play or film in one place, more than one
  2365. 2365ray/ˈɹeɪ/a narrow line of light or heat
  2366. 2366surrounding/sɚˈaʊndɪŋ/all around a place
  2367. 2367fruit/ˈfɹut/the sweet part of a plant that you can eat, like apples
  2368. 2368hunt/ˈhʌnt/to chase and kill wild animals
  2369. 2369comedy/ˈkɑmədi/a funny film or play that makes people laugh
  2370. 2370cent/ˈsɛnt/a coin worth one hundredth of a dollar or euro
  2371. 2371users/ˈjuzɚz/people who use a product or service, more than one
  2372. 2372flag/ˈflæɡ/a piece of cloth with a pattern that stands for a country
  2373. 2373discussion/dɪˈskʌʃən/a talk in which people share views on a subject
  2374. 2374pattern/ˈpætɚn/a design of repeated shapes or colours
  2375. 2375mainly/ˈmeɪnli/mostly, more than anything else
  2376. 2376environmental/ɪnˌvaɪɹənˈmɛntəl/to do with nature and the natural world
  2377. 2377estimated/ˈɛstəˌmeɪtəd/past participle of estimate
  2378. 2378manner/ˈmænɚ/the way something is done
  2379. 2379recognized/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/past of recognize
  2380. 2380democratic/ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/based on rule by the people through free votes
  2381. 2381tournament/ˈtʊɹnəmənt/a competition with many games or matches
  2382. 2382appointment/əˈpɔɪntmənt/an arranged time to see someone
  2383. 2383cooking/ˈkʊkɪŋ/preparing meals, or the food someone makes
  2384. 2384staying/ˈsteɪɪŋ/present participle of stay
  2385. 2385improved/ˌɪmˈpɹuvd/past of improve
  2386. 2386prefer/pɹəˈfɝ/to like one thing more than another
  2387. 2387roof/ˈɹuf/the top covering of a building
  2388. 2388tool/ˈtul/an object you hold to do a job, like a hammer
  2389. 2389brief/ˈbɹif/lasting only a short time
  2390. 2390author/ˈɔθɚ/a person who writes books
  2391. 2391loan/ˈloʊn/money borrowed that must be paid back
  2392. 2392opportunities/ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/chances to do something, more than one
  2393. 2393recovery/ɹɪˈkʌvɹi/the process of getting well again
  2394. 2394noticed/ˈnoʊtəst/past of notice
  2395. 2395waves/ˈweɪvz/moving lines of water on the sea, more than one
  2396. 2396discovery/dɪˈskʌvɚi/the act of finding something for the first time
  2397. 2397threatened/ˈθɹɛtənd/said that he or she would do something harmful
  2398. 2398liked/ˈlaɪkt/past of like
  2399. 2399horses/ˈhɔɹsəz/large animals that people ride, more than one
  2400. 2400personnel/ˌpɝsəˈnɛl/the people employed by an organization
  2401. 2401afford/əˈfɔɹd/to have enough money to pay for
  2402. 2402scored/ˈskɔɹd/past of score
  2403. 2403paint/ˈpeɪnt/a coloured liquid put on walls or pictures
  2404. 2404expressed/ɪkˈspɹɛst/past of express
  2405. 2405threw/ˈθɹu/past of throw
  2406. 2406objects/ˈɑbdʒɛkts/things you can see and touch, more than one
  2407. 2407stadium/ˈsteɪdiəm/a large sports ground with seats around it
  2408. 2408yesterday/ˈjɛstɚˌdeɪ/on the day before today
  2409. 2409expert/ˈɛkspɚt/a person with special knowledge or skill
  2410. 2410minimum/ˈmɪnəməm/the smallest amount allowed or possible
  2411. 2411buried/ˈbɛɹid/put something under the ground
  2412. 2412chamber/ˈtʃeɪmbɚ/a large room used for official meetings
  2413. 2413tie/ˈtaɪ/to fasten with string or rope
  2414. 2414sharp/ˈʃɑɹp/having a thin edge that cuts easily
  2415. 2415innocent/ˈɪnəsənt/not guilty of a crime
  2416. 2416challenges/ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/difficult tasks that test you, more than one
  2417. 2417adults/əˈdʌlts/fully grown people, more than one
  2418. 2418contain/kənˈteɪn/to have something inside, or as a part
  2419. 2419theater/ˈθiətɚ/a building where plays are performed
  2420. 2420meetings/ˈmitɪŋz/occasions when people come together to talk, more than one
  2421. 2421respond/ɹɪˈspɑnd/to answer or react to something
  2422. 2422burning/ˈbɝnɪŋ/present participle of burn
  2423. 2423ordinary/ˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi/not special or different in any way
  2424. 2424champion/ˈtʃæmpiən/the winner of a competition
  2425. 2425producer/pɹəˈdusɚ/a person who finances and organises a film or show
  2426. 2426romantic/ɹoʊˈmæntɪk/to do with love between two people
  2427. 2427drawing/ˈdɹɔɪŋ/a picture made with a pencil or pen
  2428. 2428supplies/səˈplaɪz/amounts of things available for use, more than one
  2429. 2429honest/ˈɑnəst/telling the truth and not cheating
  2430. 2430nervous/ˈnɝvəs/worried and a little afraid
  2431. 2431landing/ˈlændɪŋ/the act of a plane coming down to the ground
  2432. 2432joy/ˈdʒɔɪ/great happiness
  2433. 2433tracks/ˈtɹæks/metal rails that trains run on, more than one
  2434. 2434whenever/wɛˈnɛvɚ/at any time that, or every time that
  2435. 2435vast/ˈvæst/extremely large
  2436. 2436possession/pəˈzɛʃən/the state of having or owning something
  2437. 2437tank/ˈtæŋk/a large container for liquid or gas
  2438. 2438files/ˈfaɪlz/sets of stored computer data or papers, more than one
  2439. 2439settled/ˈsɛtəld/past of settle
  2440. 2440objective/əbˈdʒɛktɪv/something you are trying to achieve
  2441. 2441denied/dɪˈnaɪd/past of deny
  2442. 2442heading/ˈhɛdɪŋ/present participle of head
  2443. 2443drawn/ˈdɹɔn/past participle of draw
  2444. 2444perfectly/ˈpɝfəktli/in a way that could not be better
  2445. 2445acquired/əˈkwaɪɚd/got or bought something
  2446. 2446tone/ˈtoʊn/the quality of a voice that shows feeling
  2447. 2447facilities/fəˈsɪlətiz/buildings or equipment for a particular use, more than one
  2448. 2448branch/ˈbɹæntʃ/a part of a tree growing out from the trunk
  2449. 2449charity/ˈtʃɛɹɪti/a group that collects money to help people in need
  2450. 2450purchase/ˈpɝtʃəs/the act of buying something
  2451. 2451kinds/ˈkaɪndz/types or sorts, more than one
  2452. 2452matches/ˈmætʃəz/sports games between two sides, more than one
  2453. 2453passengers/ˈpæsəndʒɚz/people travelling in a vehicle but not driving it, more than one
  2454. 2454ideal/aɪˈdil/perfect, or the best possible
  2455. 2455hunting/ˈhʌntɪŋ/present participle of hunt
  2456. 2456wars/ˈwɔɹz/periods of fighting between countries, more than one
  2457. 2457chemical/ˈkɛməkəl/made by or to do with the science of substances
  2458. 2458tiny/ˈtaɪni/extremely small
  2459. 2459existing/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/already there or in use now
  2460. 2460marine/mɚˈin/to do with the sea
  2461. 2461friendly/ˈfɹɛndli/kind and pleasant to others
  2462. 2462document/ˈdɑkjəmɛnt/an official paper with written information
  2463. 2463arrive/ɚˈaɪv/to reach a place at the end of a journey
  2464. 2464discussed/dɪˈskʌst/past of discuss
  2465. 2465deputy/ˈdɛpjəti/the person second in rank who acts for the leader
  2466. 2466scheduled/ˈskɛdʒʊld/past participle of schedule
  2467. 2467chase/ˈtʃeɪs/to run after someone to catch them
  2468. 2468childhood/ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/the time when a person is young
  2469. 2469disaster/dɪˈzæstɚ/a sudden event that causes great damage or failure
  2470. 2470achieved/əˈtʃivd/past of achieve
  2471. 2471harder/ˈhɑɹdɚ/comparative of hard
  2472. 2472cutting/ˈkʌtɪŋ/present participle of cut
  2473. 2473memories/ˈmɛmɚiz/things you remember from the past, more than one
  2474. 2474naturally/ˈnætʃɚəli/as you would expect, of course
  2475. 2475therapy/ˈθɛɹəpi/treatment that helps the body or mind get better
  2476. 2476stores/ˈstɔɹz/shops, more than one
  2477. 2477programme/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/a show on television or radio
  2478. 2478founded/ˈfaʊndɪd/past of found, meaning to start an organization
  2479. 2479opens/ˈoʊpənz/present of open, for he, she or it
  2480. 2480experiences/ɪkˈspɪɹiənsɪz/events that affect you, more than one
  2481. 2481ourselves/aʊɚˈsɛlvz/the speaker and others, as the object of their own action
  2482. 2482tired/ˈtaɪɚd/needing rest or sleep
  2483. 2483assigned/əˈsaɪnd/gave someone a job or task
  2484. 2484nights/ˈnaɪts/dark periods between evening and morning, more than one
  2485. 2485hopes/ˈhoʊps/feelings that something good will happen, more than one
  2486. 2486element/ˈɛləmənt/a basic part of something
  2487. 2487valuable/ˈvæljəbəl/worth a lot of money, or very useful
  2488. 2488wing/ˈwɪŋ/the part of a bird or plane used for flying
  2489. 2489commitment/kəˈmɪtmənt/a promise, or willingness to give time and effort
  2490. 2490ladies/ˈleɪdiz/polite word for women, more than one
  2491. 2491lunch/ˈlʌntʃ/a meal eaten in the middle of the day
  2492. 2492gate/ˈɡeɪt/a door in a fence or wall
  2493. 2493locked/ˈlɑkt/past of lock
  2494. 2494parking/ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/leaving a car somewhere for a time
  2495. 2495fate/ˈfeɪt/a power believed to control future events
  2496. 2496tall/ˈtɔl/of more than average height
  2497. 2497journal/ˈdʒɝnəl/a serious magazine on a special subject; or a diary
  2498. 2498assume/əˈsum/to think something is true without proof
  2499. 2499contest/ˈkɑntɛst/a competition to see who is best
  2500. 2500plastic/ˈplæstɪk/a light man-made material used for bags and bottles
  2501. 2501retired/ɹɪˈtaɪɹd/no longer working because of age; past of retire
  2502. 2502pounds/ˈpaʊndz/units of British money or of weight, more than one
  2503. 2503taxes/ˈtæksəz/money that must be paid to the government, more than one
  2504. 2504load/ˈloʊd/something heavy that is carried
  2505. 2505meal/ˈmil/the food eaten at one sitting, such as dinner
  2506. 2506fantastic/fænˈtæstɪk/extremely good; wonderful
  2507. 2507sought/ˈsɔt/past of seek
  2508. 2508consequences/ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛnsəz/results or effects of an action, often bad ones
  2509. 2509pack/ˈpæk/to put things into a bag or box for travel
  2510. 2510ill/ˈɪl/not well in body; sick
  2511. 2511script/ˈskɹɪpt/the written words of a film or play
  2512. 2512headquarters/ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtɚz/the main office of an organization
  2513. 2513farmers/ˈfɑɹmɚz/people who grow crops or keep animals, more than one
  2514. 2514cloud/ˈklaʊd/a white or grey mass floating in the sky
  2515. 2515argue/ˈɑɹɡju/to disagree angrily with words; or to give reasons
  2516. 2516suggests/səˈdʒɛsts/present of suggest, for he, she or it
  2517. 2517informed/ˌɪnˈfɔɹmd/past of inform
  2518. 2518persons/ˈpɝsənz/human beings, more than one, in formal use
  2519. 2519clubs/ˈklʌbz/groups of people who meet for an activity, more than one
  2520. 2520lock/ˈlɑk/a device that keeps a door shut until opened with a key
  2521. 2521temperatures/ˈtɛmpɹətʃɚz/measures of how hot or cold something is, more than one
  2522. 2522sharing/ˈʃɛɹɪŋ/present participle of share
  2523. 2523independence/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/freedom from control by another country
  2524. 2524waters/ˈwɔtɚz/an area of sea or lake, especially near a country
  2525. 2525hang/ˈhæŋ/to fix something at the top so it falls free below
  2526. 2526error/ˈɛɹɚ/a mistake, especially in a calculation or system
  2527. 2527markets/ˈmɑɹkəts/places where goods are bought and sold, more than one
  2528. 2528survived/sɚˈvaɪvd/past of survive
  2529. 2529trail/ˈtɹeɪl/a rough path across country; or marks left behind
  2530. 2530detective/dɪˈtɛktɪv/a person, often police, who investigates crimes
  2531. 2531divorce/dɪˈvɔɹs/the legal ending of a marriage
  2532. 2532communications/kəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃənz/systems for sending messages, such as phones and radio
  2533. 2533introduce/ˌɪntɹəˈdus/to present one person to another; or to bring in something new
  2534. 2534remote/ɹɪˈmoʊt/far away from towns and people
  2535. 2535passes/ˈpæsəz/present of pass, for he, she or it
  2536. 2536highway/ˈhaɪˌweɪ/a main road for fast travel between cities
  2537. 2537somewhat/ˈsʌmˈwʌt/to a certain degree; a little
  2538. 2538pages/ˈpeɪdʒəz/sides of the sheets of paper in a book, more than one
  2539. 2539organized/ˈɔɹɡəˌnaɪzd/arranged or planned in advance; tidy and efficient
  2540. 2540performing/pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/present participle of perform
  2541. 2541constitution/ˌkɑnstəˈtuʃən/the basic laws by which a country is governed
  2542. 2542formal/ˈfɔɹməl/serious and following accepted rules, not casual
  2543. 2543blind/ˈblaɪnd/unable to see
  2544. 2544voted/ˈvoʊtɪd/past of vote
  2545. 2545mode/ˈmoʊd/a particular way or setting in which something works
  2546. 2546heaven/ˈhɛvən/the place where God lives and good people go after death
  2547. 2547warned/ˈwɔɹnd/past of warn
  2548. 2548defeated/dɪˈfitəd/past of defeat
  2549. 2549killer/ˈkɪlɚ/someone who murders another person
  2550. 2550twelve/ˈtwɛlv/the number 12
  2551. 2551jersey/ˈdʒɝzi/a shirt worn by a sports team; or a knitted top
  2552. 2552cable/ˈkeɪbəl/a thick wire carrying electricity or signals
  2553. 2553height/ˈhaɪt/how tall or high something is
  2554. 2554seasons/ˈsizənz/periods of the year such as spring or winter, more than one
  2555. 2555protected/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/past participle of protect
  2556. 2556web/ˈwɛb/the internet's system of linked pages; or a spider's net
  2557. 2557balls/ˈbɔlz/round objects used in games, more than one
  2558. 2558listed/ˈlɪstəd/past participle of list
  2559. 2559gained/ˈɡeɪnd/past of gain
  2560. 2560basically/ˈbeɪsɪkli/in the most important respects; simply put
  2561. 2561legend/ˈlɛdʒənd/an old traditional story, often not true; or a famous person
  2562. 2562necessarily/ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/in every case; as an unavoidable result
  2563. 2563joining/ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/present participle of join
  2564. 2564damaged/ˈdæmədʒd/past of damage
  2565. 2565visiting/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/present participle of visit
  2566. 2566teeth/ˈtiθ/the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting
  2567. 2567rejected/ɹɪˈdʒɛktɪd/refused to accept or agree to
  2568. 2568sleeping/ˈslipɪŋ/present participle of sleep
  2569. 2569abuse/əˈbjus/cruel or harmful treatment of a person; or wrong use of something
  2570. 2570drove/ˈdɹoʊv/past of drive
  2571. 2571lane/ˈleɪn/a narrow country road; or one strip of a wide road
  2572. 2572fed/ˈfɛd/past of feed
  2573. 2573solve/ˈsɑlv/to find the answer to a problem
  2574. 2574incredible/ˌɪnˈkɹɛdəbəl/amazing; very hard to believe
  2575. 2575absolute/ˈæbsəˌlut/complete and total, with no limit
  2576. 2576connect/kəˈnɛkt/to join two things together
  2577. 2577attached/əˈtætʃt/fixed or joined to something; or fond of
  2578. 2578knife/ˈnaɪf/a tool with a sharp blade for cutting
  2579. 2579alliance/əˈlaɪəns/an agreement between groups to work together
  2580. 2580temporary/ˈtɛmpɚˌɛɹi/lasting only for a short time
  2581. 2581candidates/ˈkændədeɪts/people competing for a job or in an election, more than one
  2582. 2582speaker/ˈspikɚ/a person giving a talk; or a device that plays sound
  2583. 2583reaching/ˈɹitʃɪŋ/present participle of reach
  2584. 2584wet/ˈwɛt/covered in water or another liquid
  2585. 2585urban/ˈɝbən/of a town or city
  2586. 2586uniform/ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/special clothes worn by all members of a group
  2587. 2587broadcast/ˈbɹɔdˌkæst/to send out a programme on TV or radio
  2588. 2588senator/ˈsɛnətɚ/a member of the upper house of a national parliament
  2589. 2589carefully/ˈkɛɹfəli/with great attention, to avoid mistakes or harm
  2590. 2590largely/ˈlɑɹdʒli/mostly; to a great extent
  2591. 2591limits/ˈlɪməts/points beyond which something cannot go, more than one
  2592. 2592brilliant/ˈbɹɪljənt/extremely clever or very good; very bright
  2593. 2593retirement/ɹiˈtaɪɚmənt/the time after you stop working because of age
  2594. 2594controlled/kənˈtɹoʊld/past of control
  2595. 2595facts/ˈfækts/things known to be true, more than one
  2596. 2596corporate/ˈkɔɹpɚət/relating to large companies
  2597. 2597symptoms/ˈsɪmptəmz/signs of an illness that a person notices
  2598. 2598settle/ˈsɛtəl/to end a disagreement; or to make a home somewhere
  2599. 2599guitar/ɡɪˈtɑɹ/a musical instrument with six strings
  2600. 2600pro/ˈpɹoʊ/someone paid to do a sport or job, not an amateur
  2601. 2601stops/ˈstɑps/present of stop, for he, she or it
  2602. 2602offensive/əˈfɛnsɪv/rude and likely to upset people; or a military attack
  2603. 2603basketball/ˈbæskətˌbɔl/a team game where players throw a ball through a high hoop
  2604. 2604applications/ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/formal requests for a job or place, more than one; or computer programs
  2605. 2605cream/ˈkɹim/the thick fatty part of milk; or a lotion for the skin
  2606. 2606entrance/ˈɛntɹəns/a door or gate where you go in
  2607. 2607exposed/ɪkˈspoʊzd/left without cover or protection; or made known
  2608. 2608attempts/əˈtɛmpts/efforts to do something difficult, more than one
  2609. 2609blame/ˈbleɪm/to say someone is responsible for something bad
  2610. 2610elsewhere/ˈɛlˌswɛɹ/in or to some other place
  2611. 2611distribution/ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuʃən/the act of sharing out or supplying goods
  2612. 2612payment/ˈpeɪmənt/an amount of money given for something
  2613. 2613perspective/pɚˈspɛktɪv/a particular way of thinking about something
  2614. 2614registered/ˈɹɛdʒɪstɚd/past of register
  2615. 2615intense/ˌɪnˈtɛns/very strong or extreme
  2616. 2616saving/ˈseɪvɪŋ/present participle of save
  2617. 2617electronic/ˌɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑnɪk/using microchips and computer technology
  2618. 2618belief/bɪˈlif/a feeling that something is true or real
  2619. 2619penalty/ˈpɛnəlti/a punishment for breaking a rule; or a free shot at goal
  2620. 2620excuse/ɪkˈskjus/a reason given to explain a fault
  2621. 2621alongside/əˈlɔŋˈsaɪd/next to, or together with
  2622. 2622personality/ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/the qualities that make up someone's character
  2623. 2623sat/ˈsæt/past of sit
  2624. 2624impressive/ˌɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/causing admiration because of size, skill or quality
  2625. 2625draft/ˈdɹæft/an early version of a piece of writing
  2626. 2626cabinet/ˈkæbənət/the group of senior ministers in a government; or a cupboard
  2627. 2627package/ˈpækədʒ/a parcel sent by post; or a set of things offered together
  2628. 2628rolling/ˈɹoʊlɪŋ/present participle of roll
  2629. 2629cameras/ˈkæmɚəz/devices for taking photos or film, more than one
  2630. 2630invasion/ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/an attack in which an army enters another country
  2631. 2631surrounded/sɚˈaʊndɪd/with something on every side
  2632. 2632user/ˈjuzɚ/a person who operates a computer or service
  2633. 2633strip/ˈstɹɪp/a long narrow piece of something
  2634. 2634sad/ˈsæd/feeling unhappy or sorry
  2635. 2635fleet/ˈflit/a group of ships or vehicles under one owner
  2636. 2636practical/ˈpɹæktəkəl/useful and sensible in real situations
  2637. 2637linked/ˈlɪŋkt/past participle of link
  2638. 2638legacy/ˈlɛɡəsi/something passed on by someone who has died or left
  2639. 2639selected/səˈlɛktɪd/past participle of select
  2640. 2640convinced/kənˈvɪnst/completely sure; past of convince
  2641. 2641bread/ˈbɹɛd/a food made from flour, water and yeast, then baked
  2642. 2642divided/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/past participle of divide
  2643. 2643honour/ˈɑnɚ/great respect, or a privilege
  2644. 2644establish/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/to set up something that is meant to last
  2645. 2645bears/ˈbɛɹz/large heavy wild animals with thick fur, more than one
  2646. 2646lifetime/ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/the whole time someone is alive
  2647. 2647friendship/ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/a close relationship between people who like each other
  2648. 2648arrival/ɚˈaɪvəl/the act of reaching a place
  2649. 2649nose/ˈnoʊz/the part of the face used for smelling and breathing
  2650. 2650mystery/ˈmɪstɚi/something strange that cannot be explained
  2651. 2651household/ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld/all the people who live together in one home
  2652. 2652filed/ˈfaɪld/past of file
  2653. 2653behalf/bɪˈhæf/representing or speaking for someone else
  2654. 2654attended/əˈtɛndɪd/past of attend
  2655. 2655bound/ˈbaʊnd/certain to happen; or required by law or duty
  2656. 2656experts/ˈɛkspɚts/people with special skill or knowledge, more than one
  2657. 2657entering/ˈɛntɚɪŋ/present participle of enter
  2658. 2658judges/ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/people who decide cases in court or choose winners, more than one
  2659. 2659jazz/ˈdʒæz/music with strong rhythms, often made up as it is played
  2660. 2660posted/ˈpoʊstɪd/past of post
  2661. 2661hat/ˈhæt/a covering worn on the head
  2662. 2662occasion/əˈkeɪʒən/a particular time or event
  2663. 2663sensitive/ˈsɛnsətɪv/easily upset or hurt; quick to react
  2664. 2664bottle/ˈbɑtəl/a glass or plastic container with a narrow neck
  2665. 2665earn/ˈɝn/to get money for work you do
  2666. 2666moral/ˈmɔɹəl/about right and wrong behaviour
  2667. 2667dressed/ˈdɹɛst/wearing clothes of a particular kind; past of dress
  2668. 2668sudden/ˈsʌdən/happening quickly and without warning
  2669. 2669factors/ˈfæktɚz/things that help cause a result, more than one
  2670. 2670bid/ˈbɪd/an offer of a price; or an attempt to win something
  2671. 2671rent/ˈɹɛnt/money paid regularly to use a home or room
  2672. 2672differences/ˈdɪfɚənsɪz/ways in which things are not alike, more than one
  2673. 2673approval/əˈpɹuvəl/official agreement or permission; or a good opinion
  2674. 2674joke/ˈdʒoʊk/something said to make people laugh
  2675. 2675symbol/ˈsɪmbəl/a sign or object that stands for an idea
  2676. 2676breakfast/ˈbɹɛkfəst/the first meal of the day
  2677. 2677rough/ˈɹʌf/not smooth or calm; or not exact
  2678. 2678represented/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪd/past of represent
  2679. 2679profit/ˈpɹɑfət/money gained after costs are paid
  2680. 2680belt/ˈbɛlt/a strip of leather worn around the waist
  2681. 2681vital/ˈvaɪtəl/absolutely necessary or very important
  2682. 2682footage/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/film recorded of a real event
  2683. 2683fail/ˈfeɪl/to not succeed
  2684. 2684centuries/ˈsɛntʃɚiz/periods of a hundred years, more than one
  2685. 2685conducted/kənˈdʌktəd/past of conduct
  2686. 2686telephone/ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/a device for talking to someone far away
  2687. 2687frequently/ˈfɹikwəntli/often; many times
  2688. 2688purchased/ˈpɝtʃəst/past of purchase
  2689. 2689answers/ˈænsɚz/replies to questions, more than one
  2690. 2690racing/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/the sport of competing in fast cars, horses or boats
  2691. 2691mirror/ˈmɪɹɚ/a glass surface that shows your image
  2692. 2692squad/ˈskwɑd/a group of chosen players; or a small team of soldiers or police
  2693. 2693hills/ˈhɪlz/areas of high ground smaller than mountains, more than one
  2694. 2694string/ˈstɹɪŋ/thin cord used for tying things; or a wire on an instrument
  2695. 2695gross/ˈɡɹoʊs/total, before anything is taken away; or disgusting
  2696. 2696rating/ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/a score showing how good or popular something is
  2697. 2697collect/kəˈlɛkt/to gather things together, as a hobby or job
  2698. 2698dated/ˈdeɪtɪd/past participle of date; or old-fashioned
  2699. 2699raising/ˈɹeɪzɪŋ/present participle of raise
  2700. 2700suffer/ˈsʌfɚ/to feel pain or have something bad happen to you
  2701. 2701languages/ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/systems of words used by nations or groups, more than one
  2702. 2702continuing/kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/present participle of continue
  2703. 2703wheel/ˈwil/a round object that turns to move a vehicle
  2704. 2704collected/kəˈlɛktəd/past of collect
  2705. 2705passion/ˈpæʃən/a very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm
  2706. 2706argued/ˈɑɹɡjud/past of argue
  2707. 2707locations/loʊˈkeɪʃənz/places or positions, more than one
  2708. 2708reserve/ɹɪˈzɝv/to arrange to keep something for later use, like a seat
  2709. 2709motor/ˈmoʊtɚ/a machine that produces movement or power
  2710. 2710allies/ˈælaɪz/countries or people who support each other, more than one
  2711. 2711lands/ˈlændz/countries or areas of ground, more than one
  2712. 2712murdered/ˈmɝdɚd/past participle of murder
  2713. 2713increases/ɪnˈkɹisəz/rises in amount, more than one; or present of increase
  2714. 2714policies/ˈpɑləsiz/plans of action agreed by a government or company, more than one
  2715. 2715battery/ˈbætɚi/a device that stores and supplies electric power
  2716. 2716increasingly/ɪnˈkɹisɪŋli/more and more as time passes
  2717. 2717opposed/əˈpoʊzd/against something; disagreeing with it
  2718. 2718serves/ˈsɝvz/present of serve, for he, she or it
  2719. 2719gang/ˈɡæŋ/an organised group of criminals or young people
  2720. 2720bishop/ˈbɪʃəp/a senior priest in charge of the churches in an area
  2721. 2721statements/ˈsteɪtmənts/formal spoken or written reports, more than one
  2722. 2722actress/ˈæktɹəs/a woman who performs in films or plays
  2723. 2723demands/dɪˈmændz/firm requests, more than one
  2724. 2724commissioner/kəˈmɪʃənɚ/an official in charge of a government department or police force
  2725. 2725priority/pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/something that is more important than other things
  2726. 2726begun/bɪˈɡʌn/past participle of begin
  2727. 2727piano/piˈænoʊ/a large musical instrument with black and white keys
  2728. 2728drivers/ˈdɹaɪvɚz/people who drive vehicles, more than one
  2729. 2729blocks/ˈblɑks/groups of buildings between streets, more than one; or solid pieces
  2730. 2730quit/ˈkwɪt/to leave a job or stop doing something
  2731. 2731parent/ˈpɛɹənt/a mother or father
  2732. 2732watched/ˈwɑtʃt/past of watch
  2733. 2733soldier/ˈsoʊldʒɚ/a member of an army
  2734. 2734affair/əˈfɛɹ/a matter or event; or a secret love relationship
  2735. 2735fake/ˈfeɪk/not real; made to look like something genuine
  2736. 2736angel/ˈeɪndʒəl/a spirit who serves God, often shown with wings
  2737. 2737writers/ˈɹaɪtɚz/people who write books, more than one
  2738. 2738presidential/ˌpɹɛzəˈdɛnʃəl/relating to the head of state or that office
  2739. 2739golf/ˈɡɑlf/a game of hitting a small ball into holes with clubs
  2740. 2740broad/ˈbɹɔd/wide; or covering many things
  2741. 2741mount/ˈmaʊnt/a high peak, used in names; or to climb onto
  2742. 2742memorial/məˈmɔɹiəl/a monument built to remember people who died
  2743. 2743burned/ˈbɝnd/past of burn
  2744. 2744colors/ˈkʌlɚz/shades such as red and blue, more than one
  2745. 2745visual/ˈvɪʒəwəl/relating to seeing or sight
  2746. 2746conservative/kənˈsɝvətɪv/preferring traditional ways and opposing sudden change
  2747. 2747drag/ˈdɹæɡ/to pull something heavy along the ground
  2748. 2748chest/ˈtʃɛst/the front of the body between the neck and stomach
  2749. 2749sample/ˈsæmpəl/a small amount taken to test or show what the whole is like
  2750. 2750technique/tɛkˈnik/a particular way of doing something that needs skill
  2751. 2751desert/ˈdɛzɚt/a large dry area with little rain and few plants
  2752. 2752hanging/ˈhæŋɪŋ/present participle of hang
  2753. 2753democracy/dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/government by leaders that the people choose in elections
  2754. 2754rush/ˈɹʌʃ/to hurry or move very quickly
  2755. 2755peak/ˈpik/the pointed top of a mountain; or the highest point
  2756. 2756shit/ˈʃɪt/a very rude word said when angry; or body waste
  2757. 2757register/ˈɹɛdʒɪstɚ/to put your name on an official list
  2758. 2758historic/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/so important that it will be remembered for a long time
  2759. 2759sake/ˈseɪk/the good or benefit of someone or something
  2760. 2760worldwide/ˈwɝlˈdwaɪd/across every country on earth
  2761. 2761dust/ˈdʌst/fine dry powder made of dirt
  2762. 2762sixth/ˈsɪksθ/coming after the fifth in order
  2763. 2763exists/ɪɡˈzɪsts/present of exist, for he, she or it
  2764. 2764monitor/ˈmɑnətɚ/to watch and check something over a period of time
  2765. 2765speaks/ˈspiks/present of speak, for he, she or it
  2766. 2766colour/ˈkʌlɚ/the quality, such as red or blue, that the eye sees
  2767. 2767likes/ˈlaɪks/present of like, for he, she or it
  2768. 2768girlfriend/ˈɡɝlˌfɹɛnd/a female partner in a romantic relationship
  2769. 2769kiss/ˈkɪs/a touch with the lips to show love
  2770. 2770appreciate/əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt/to be grateful for something; or to value it
  2771. 2771tries/ˈtɹaɪz/present of try, for he, she or it
  2772. 2772prayer/ˈpɹɛɹ/words spoken to God
  2773. 2773print/ˈpɹɪnt/to put words or pictures on paper with a machine
  2774. 2774selection/səˈlɛkʃən/a range of things to choose from; or the act of choosing
  2775. 2775thrown/ˈθɹoʊn/past participle of throw
  2776. 2776sisters/ˈsɪstɚz/girls or women with the same parents as you, more than one
  2777. 2777wore/ˈwɔɹ/past of wear
  2778. 2778hitting/ˈhɪtɪŋ/present participle of hit
  2779. 2779crucial/ˈkɹuʃəl/extremely important and deciding the outcome
  2780. 2780cuts/ˈkʌts/reductions in amount, more than one
  2781. 2781cheap/ˈtʃip/costing little money
  2782. 2782context/ˈkɑntɛkst/the situation or words around something that help explain it
  2783. 2783attitude/ˈætəˌtud/the way you think and feel about something
  2784. 2784loose/ˈlus/not firmly fixed; or not tight
  2785. 2785losses/ˈlɔsəz/amounts of money or things lost, more than one
  2786. 2786celebration/ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/a party or event held for a special occasion
  2787. 2787roles/ˈɹoʊlz/parts played by actors or people, more than one
  2788. 2788ed/ˈɛd/schooling or lessons, in a short informal form
  2789. 2789expansion/ɪkˈspænʃən/growth in size, number or area
  2790. 2790smell/ˈsmɛl/what you notice with your nose
  2791. 2791pointed/ˈpɔɪntɪd/past of point
  2792. 2792destruction/dɪˈstɹʌkʃən/very serious damage that ruins something
  2793. 2793swimming/ˈswɪmɪŋ/the sport of moving through water; present participle of swim
  2794. 2794tip/ˈtɪp/a small useful piece of advice; or money given for service
  2795. 2795wounded/ˈwundɪd/injured by a weapon; past of wound
  2796. 2796finance/fəˈnæns/the management of money by banks and businesses
  2797. 2797comments/ˈkɑmɛnts/remarks giving an opinion, more than one
  2798. 2798reveal/ɹɪˈvil/to make known something that was secret or hidden
  2799. 2799investors/ˌɪnˈvɛstɚz/people who put money into a business to make a profit
  2800. 2800bars/ˈbɑɹz/places selling alcoholic drinks, more than one; or long metal rods
  2801. 2801fantasy/ˈfæntəsi/something imagined that is not real; or stories about magic
  2802. 2802covering/ˈkʌvɚɪŋ/present participle of cover
  2803. 2803grounds/ˈɡɹaʊndz/land around a large building; or reasons for something
  2804. 2804expression/ɪkˈspɹɛʃən/a look on someone's face; or a phrase
  2805. 2805solo/ˈsoʊˌloʊ/done alone, without anyone else; or a piece for one performer
  2806. 2806merely/ˈmɪɹli/only; nothing more than
  2807. 2807fame/ˈfeɪm/the state of being known by many people
  2808. 2808ruled/ˈɹuld/past of rule
  2809. 2809thin/ˈθɪn/not thick; or having little fat on the body
  2810. 2810sand/ˈsænd/tiny grains of rock found on beaches and in deserts
  2811. 2811targets/ˈtɑɹɡəts/aims, or things to be attacked or reached, more than one
  2812. 2812transportation/ˌtɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ways of moving people or goods from place to place
  2813. 2813procedure/pɹəˈsidʒɚ/an official or accepted way of doing something
  2814. 2814puts/ˈpʊts/present of put, for he, she or it
  2815. 2815convention/kənˈvɛnʃən/a large formal meeting; or an accepted custom
  2816. 2816explanation/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/a reason given to make something clear
  2817. 2817protest/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/a public show of strong disagreement
  2818. 2818survey/sɚˈveɪ/a set of questions asked to many people to learn their opinions
  2819. 2819strongly/ˈstɹɔŋli/in a forceful or very sure way
  2820. 2820presents/ˈpɹɛzənts/gifts given to someone, more than one
  2821. 2821custody/ˈkʌstədi/the legal right to care for a child; or being held by police
  2822. 2822breaks/ˈbɹeɪks/present of break, for he, she or it
  2823. 2823crystal/ˈkɹɪstəl/a clear stone or very fine glass
  2824. 2824throwing/ˈθɹoʊɪŋ/present participle of throw
  2825. 2825underground/ˈʌndɚˌɡɹaʊnd/below the surface of the earth
  2826. 2826consistent/kənˈsɪstənt/always behaving or happening in the same way
  2827. 2827formula/ˈfɔɹmjələ/a rule written in signs and numbers; or a fixed method
  2828. 2828rocket/ˈɹɑkət/a vehicle shaped like a tube that flies into space
  2829. 2829hoped/ˈhoʊpt/past of hope
  2830. 2830riding/ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/present participle of ride
  2831. 2831asks/ˈæsks/present of ask, for he, she or it
  2832. 2832assumed/əˈsumd/past of assume
  2833. 2833hardly/ˈhɑɹdli/almost not at all
  2834. 2834lab/ˈlæb/a room for scientific experiments
  2835. 2835oldest/ˈoʊldəst/superlative of old
  2836. 2836chances/ˈtʃænsəz/possibilities that something will happen, more than one
  2837. 2837behaviour/bɪˈheɪvjɚ/the way someone acts
  2838. 2838silence/ˈsaɪləns/a complete lack of sound
  2839. 2839barely/ˈbɛɹli/only just; by the smallest amount
  2840. 2840transferred/tɹænˈsfɝd/past participle of transfer
  2841. 2841fairly/ˈfɛɹli/quite; or in a just and honest way
  2842. 2842admit/ədˈmɪt/to agree that something bad is true
  2843. 2843marketing/ˈmɑɹkətɪŋ/the work of promoting and selling products
  2844. 2844regardless/ɹəˈɡɑɹdləs/without being affected by something
  2845. 2845silent/ˈsaɪlənt/making no sound; quiet
  2846. 2846deals/ˈdilz/business agreements, more than one
  2847. 2847organizations/ˌɔɹɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/groups of people working together for a purpose, more than one
  2848. 2848illness/ˈɪlnəs/a disease, or a period of being sick
  2849. 2849vulnerable/ˈvʌlnɚəbəl/easily hurt, attacked or harmed
  2850. 2850assets/ˈæˌsɛts/valuable things owned by a person or company
  2851. 2851hiding/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/present participle of hide
  2852. 2852drinks/ˈdɹɪŋks/liquids you swallow, more than one
  2853. 2853recovered/ɹəˈkʌvɚd/past of recover
  2854. 2854diet/ˈdaɪət/the food a person usually eats; or a plan to lose weight
  2855. 2855opera/ˈɑpɹə/a play in which the words are sung with an orchestra
  2856. 2856ultimate/ˈʌltəmət/coming at the very end; or the greatest
  2857. 2857solutions/səˈluʃənz/ways of solving problems, more than one
  2858. 2858description/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/an account of what something or someone is like
  2859. 2859risks/ˈɹɪsks/chances of danger or loss, more than one
  2860. 2860loud/ˈlaʊd/making a lot of noise
  2861. 2861reporting/ɹiˈpɔɹtɪŋ/present participle of report
  2862. 2862instructions/ˌɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/written or spoken details about how to do something
  2863. 2863pleased/ˈplizd/happy and satisfied
  2864. 2864shoulder/ˈʃoʊldɚ/the part of the body between the neck and the arm
  2865. 2865origin/ˈɔɹədʒən/the place or point where something begins
  2866. 2866oxygen/ˈɑksədʒən/the gas in the air that people need to breathe
  2867. 2867settlement/ˈsɛtəlmənt/an agreement ending a dispute; or a newly built village
  2868. 2868emperor/ˈɛmpɚɚ/the male ruler of an empire
  2869. 2869courts/ˈkɔɹts/places where legal cases are judged, more than one
  2870. 2870exciting/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/making you feel very interested and eager
  2871. 2871stream/ˈstɹim/a small narrow river; or a steady flow
  2872. 2872compete/kəmˈpit/to try to win against others
  2873. 2873adventure/ædˈvɛntʃɚ/an exciting and unusual experience, often risky
  2874. 2874profile/ˈpɹoʊˌfaɪl/a short description of someone; or the side view of a face
  2875. 2875constantly/ˈkɑnstəntli/all the time; again and again
  2876. 2876woods/ˈwʊdz/an area of land covered with trees
  2877. 2877absence/ˈæbsəns/the state of not being present
  2878. 2878ongoing/ˈɑnˌɡoʊɪŋ/still happening and not yet finished
  2879. 2879valued/ˈvæljud/considered important and useful; past of value
  2880. 2880ties/ˈtaɪz/connections or relationships between people or groups, more than one
  2881. 2881visible/ˈvɪzəbəl/able to be seen
  2882. 2882clothing/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/the things people wear on their bodies
  2883. 2883glad/ˈɡlæd/pleased and happy about something
  2884. 2884mood/ˈmud/the way someone feels at a particular time
  2885. 2885coverage/ˈkʌvɚədʒ/the reporting of news about something
  2886. 2886voting/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/choosing in an election; present participle of vote
  2887. 2887gathered/ˈɡæðɚd/past of gather
  2888. 2888decline/dɪˈklaɪn/a gradual fall in amount or quality
  2889. 2889offense/əˈfɛns/a crime; or a feeling of being insulted
  2890. 2890beating/ˈbitɪŋ/present participle of beat
  2891. 2891tested/ˈtɛstɪd/past participle of test
  2892. 2892favour/ˈfeɪvɚ/a kind act done to help someone
  2893. 2893ghost/ˈɡoʊst/the spirit of a dead person that some people believe they see
  2894. 2894bone/ˈboʊn/one of the hard white parts of a skeleton
  2895. 2895studied/ˈstʌdid/past of study
  2896. 2896rarely/ˈɹɛɹli/not often; hardly ever
  2897. 2897delay/dɪˈleɪ/a period of waiting when something is late
  2898. 2898roughly/ˈɹʌfli/approximately; not exactly
  2899. 2899explains/ɪkˈspleɪnz/present of explain, for he, she or it
  2900. 2900superior/suˈpɪɹiɚ/better in quality; or higher in rank
  2901. 2901rapidly/ˈɹæpədli/very quickly; at great speed
  2902. 2902editor/ˈɛdətɚ/a person in charge of what goes into a newspaper or book
  2903. 2903engagement/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/an agreement to marry; or involvement in something
  2904. 2904transition/tɹænˈzɪʃən/a change from one state or stage to another
  2905. 2905sword/ˈsɔɹd/a weapon with a long sharp metal blade
  2906. 2906attractive/əˈtɹæktɪv/pleasant to look at; or appealing
  2907. 2907steal/ˈstil/to take something that is not yours without permission
  2908. 2908horror/ˈhɔɹɚ/great shock and fear
  2909. 2909firing/ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/present participle of fire
  2910. 2910breathing/ˈbɹiðɪŋ/present participle of breathe
  2911. 2911reform/ɹəˈfɔɹm/a change made to improve a system
  2912. 2912tears/ˈtɛɹz/drops of water from the eyes when crying, more than one
  2913. 2913inner/ˈɪnɚ/on the inside; close to the centre
  2914. 2914lieutenant/luˈtɛnənt/a junior officer in the army, navy or police
  2915. 2915studying/ˈstʌdiɪŋ/present participle of study
  2916. 2916observed/əbˈzɝvd/past of observe
  2917. 2917wire/ˈwaɪɚ/a thin metal thread used for electricity or fixing things
  2918. 2918root/ˈɹut/the part of a plant under the ground; or the cause of something
  2919. 2919experiment/ɪkˈspɛɹəmənt/a scientific test to find something out
  2920. 2920disappeared/ˌdɪsəˈpɪɹd/past of disappear
  2921. 2921connections/kəˈnɛkʃənz/links or useful contacts, more than one
  2922. 2922shadow/ˈʃæˌdoʊ/a dark shape made when something blocks light
  2923. 2923somehow/ˈsʌmˌhaʊ/in a way that is not known or clear
  2924. 2924widely/ˈwaɪdli/by a lot of people or over a large area
  2925. 2925recognition/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/public praise for an achievement; or knowing someone again
  2926. 2926deck/ˈdɛk/the flat floor of a ship; or a pack of cards
  2927. 2927enforcement/ɛnˈfɔɹsmənt/making sure that laws or rules are obeyed
  2928. 2928raw/ˈɹɑ/not cooked; or in a natural state
  2929. 2929pushing/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/present participle of push
  2930. 2930dozen/ˈdʌzən/a group of twelve
  2931. 2931category/ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/a group of things with shared features
  2932. 2932forth/ˈfɔɹθ/forward or onward
  2933. 2933eve/ˈiv/the day or evening before a special day
  2934. 2934rail/ˈɹeɪl/trains as a way of travelling; or a bar to hold onto
  2935. 2935defensive/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/quick to protect yourself from criticism; or used to resist attack
  2936. 2936cooperation/koʊˌɑpɚˈeɪʃən/working together toward a shared goal
  2937. 2937belong/bɪˈlɔŋ/to be owned by someone; or to be a member
  2938. 2938kings/ˈkɪŋz/male rulers of countries, more than one
  2939. 2939pink/ˈpɪŋk/of a pale red colour
  2940. 2940ease/ˈiz/lack of difficulty
  2941. 2941colleagues/ˈkɑliɡz/people you work with, more than one
  2942. 2942situations/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz/sets of conditions at a particular time, more than one
  2943. 2943prisoners/ˈpɹɪzənɚz/people kept in jail, more than one
  2944. 2944partnership/ˈpɑɹtnɚˌʃɪp/a relationship where people or firms work together
  2945. 2945witnesses/ˈwɪtnəsəz/people who saw an event happen, more than one
  2946. 2946responded/ɹɪˈspɑndɪd/past of respond
  2947. 2947rivers/ˈɹɪvɚz/large natural flows of water, more than one
  2948. 2948stupid/ˈstupəd/showing a lack of good sense
  2949. 2949chocolate/ˈtʃɔklət/a sweet brown food made from cocoa
  2950. 2950lifted/ˈlɪftəd/past of lift
  2951. 2951trick/ˈtɹɪk/a clever act to deceive or entertain someone
  2952. 2952priest/ˈpɹist/a person who leads religious services
  2953. 2953engines/ˈɛndʒənz/machines that make vehicles move, more than one
  2954. 2954alleged/əˈlɛdʒd/said to have happened or be true, but not proven
  2955. 2955inflation/ˌɪnˈfleɪʃən/a general rise in prices over time
  2956. 2956chip/ˈtʃɪp/a tiny electronic part in a computer; or a fried strip of potato
  2957. 2957suspended/səˈspɛndɪd/stopped from working or playing for a time; or hung up
  2958. 2958fifty/ˈfɪfti/the number 50
  2959. 2959towns/ˈtaʊnz/places with many houses and shops, smaller than cities, more than one
  2960. 2960intention/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃən/something you plan to do
  2961. 2961separated/ˈsɛpɚˌeɪtɪd/past participle of separate
  2962. 2962gray/ˈɡɹeɪ/of the colour between black and white
  2963. 2963resolution/ˌɹɛzəˈluʃən/a formal decision made by a group vote; or a firm promise
  2964. 2964province/ˈpɹɑvəns/a large area of a country with its own local government
  2965. 2965assist/əˈsɪst/to help someone
  2966. 2966comic/ˈkɑmɪk/funny; or a magazine of picture stories
  2967. 2967extensive/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/large in amount or area
  2968. 2968grave/ˈɡɹeɪv/a place in the ground where a dead person is buried
  2969. 2969medium/ˈmidiəm/of middle size or amount
  2970. 2970signature/ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/your name written in your own special way
  2971. 2971involving/ˌɪnˈvɑlvɪŋ/present participle of involve
  2972. 2972corporation/ˌkɔɹpɚˈeɪʃən/a large company
  2973. 2973techniques/tɛkˈniks/particular skilled ways of doing things, more than one
  2974. 2974threats/ˈθɹɛts/warnings that someone will cause harm, more than one
  2975. 2975liquid/ˈlɪkwəd/a substance that flows freely, like water
  2976. 2976abroad/əˈbɹɔd/in or to a foreign country
  2977. 2977academic/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/relating to schools, universities and study
  2978. 2978monster/ˈmɑnstɚ/a large frightening imaginary creature
  2979. 2979secondary/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/for pupils aged about 11 to 18; or less important
  2980. 2980regions/ˈɹidʒənz/large areas of a country or the world, more than one
  2981. 2981extent/ɪkˈstɛnt/how large, important or serious something is
  2982. 2982spiritual/ˈspɪɹɪˌtʃuəl/relating to the soul and religion, not the body
  2983. 2983flash/ˈflæʃ/a sudden bright light lasting a moment
  2984. 2984principles/ˈpɹɪnsəpəlz/basic beliefs or rules, more than one
  2985. 2985railway/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/the track and system used by trains
  2986. 2986rapid/ˈɹæpəd/happening very quickly
  2987. 2987engage/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒ/to attract someone's interest and attention; or to take part
  2988. 2988odd/ˈɑd/strange or unusual
  2989. 2989guards/ˈɡɑɹdz/people who protect a place or watch prisoners, more than one
  2990. 2990escaped/ɪˈskeɪpt/past of escape
  2991. 2991exit/ˈɛɡzɪt/a door or way out of a place
  2992. 2992aged/ˈeɪdʒd/having lived for a given number of years
  2993. 2993principle/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/a basic rule or belief that guides behaviour
  2994. 2994duties/ˈdutiz/tasks that are part of a job, more than one
  2995. 2995bones/ˈboʊnz/hard white parts of a skeleton, more than one
  2996. 2996traveling/ˈtɹævəlɪŋ/present participle of travel
  2997. 2997forgotten/fɚˈɡɑtən/past participle of forget
  2998. 2998audio/ˈɑdiˌoʊ/relating to recorded or broadcast sound
  2999. 2999poverty/ˈpɑvɚti/the state of being very poor
  3000. 3000repeat/ɹɪˈpit/to say or do something again