FCE Vocabulary (1.111 words)1. a.m. before noon2. about (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct3. accident an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury4. accountant someone who maintains and audits business accounts5. ache a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain6. active characterized by energetic activity7. actor a theatrical performer8. actress a female actor9. add make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of10. address the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with11. adult a fully developed person from maturity onward12. advert give heed (to)13. advertise make publicity for; try to sell (a product)14. advice a proposal for an appropriate course of action15. Africa the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean16. after happening at a time subsequent to a reference time17. afternoon the part of the day between noon and evening18. again anew19. age how long something has existed20. agent a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations21. ago gone by; or in the past22. agree consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something23. air a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of24. airport an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo25. aisle a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)26. alcohol any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation27. Algeria a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s28. all to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')29. alone isolated from others30. along in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')31. alphabet a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language32. also in addition33. always at all times; all the time and on every occasion34. America North America and South America and Central America35. American of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture36. AN an associate degree in nursing37. Gand port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry38. angry feeling or showing anger39. animal a living organism characterized by voluntary movement40. anniversary the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)41. another any of various alternatives; some other42. answer a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation43. interphone a telephonic intercommunication system linking different rooms in a building or ship etc44. Antarctica an extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap up to 13,000 feet deep45. antibiotic a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections46. any one or some or every or all without specification47. anymore at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative48. anemone marine polyps that resemble flowers but have oral rings of tentacles; differ from corals in forming no hard skeleton49. nothing in no respect; to no degree50. in time within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time51. apartment a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house52. appearance outward or visible aspect of a person or thing53. apple native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits54. April the month following March and preceding May55. are a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters56. Argentina a republic in southern South America; second largest country in South America57. Argentinian a native or inhabitant of Argentina58. arm a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb59. armchair chair with a support on each side for arms60. around in the area or vicinity61. arrive reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress62. article one of a class of artifacts63. as to the same degree (often followed by `as')64. ask make a request or demand for something to somebody65. assistant a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose66. at 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos67. attack (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)68. attractive pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm69. August the month following July and preceding September70. aunt the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle71. Australia the smallest continent; between the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean72. Australian of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages73. autumn the season when the leaves fall from the trees74. available obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service75. away at a distance in space or time76. awful exceptionally bad or displeasing77. axe an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle78. baby a very young mammal79. bad having undesirable or negative qualities80. badly to a severe or serious degree81. bag a flexible container with a single opening82. baker someone who bakes bread or cake83. balcony a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet84. bald lacking hair on all or most of the scalp85. banana any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits86. band an unofficial association of people or groups87. bank a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities88. bar a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon89. Barbados easternmost of the West Indies about 300 miles to the north of Venezuela90. bath a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body91. bathroom a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet92. battery a collection of related things intended for use together93. be have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)94. beach an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake95. beautiful delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration96. bemuse cause to be confused emotionally97. become come into existence98. bed a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep99. bedroom a room used primarily for sleeping100. be have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)101. before at or in the front102. begin set in motion, cause to start103. beginning the act of starting something104. behind in or to or toward the rear105. best (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities106. better (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another107. between in the interval108. bicycle a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals109. big above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent110. bike a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals111. bird warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings112. birth the time when something begins (especially life)113. birthday the date on which a person was born114. biscuit small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda115. black being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light116. blue of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky117. boarding the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft118. boat a small vessel for travel on water119. body an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects120. book physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together121. bookshop a shop where books are sold122. boot footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg123. boring so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness124. born brought into existence125. boss a person who exercises control and makes decisions126. both (used with count nouns) two considered together; the two127. bottle a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped128. box a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid129. boyfriend a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman130. Brazil the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter131. Brazilian of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil132. bread food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked133. break destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments134. breakfast the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)135. bridge a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.136. bring take something or somebody with oneself somewhere137. Britain a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom138. British of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture139. brother a male with the same parents as someone else140. builder someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)141. burger a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients142. bus a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport143. business the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money144. busy actively or fully engaged or occupied145. but and nothing more146. butcher a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market147. butter an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use148. buy obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction149. by so as to pass a given point150. bye a farewell remark151. cable a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire152. cafe a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold153. call utter a sudden loud cry154. camera equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)155. camp temporary lodgings in the country for travelers or vacationers156. can airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.157. Canada a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada158. cancer any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream159. cap a tight-fitting headdress160. capital one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis161. car a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine162. card thin cardboard, usually rectangular163. careful exercising caution or showing care or attention164. carefully taking care or paying attention165. car tire a tire consisting of a rubber ring around the rim of an automobile wheel166. carpet floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)167. cartoon a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine168. cat feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats169. CD a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser170. celebrate have a celebration171. centre an area that is approximately central within some larger region172. century a period of 100 years173. cereal grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet174. certainly definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')175. chainsaw portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain176. chair a seat for one person, with a support for the back177. change become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence178. character a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something179. cheap relatively low in price or charging low prices180. check examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition181. check-in the act of reporting your presence (as at an airport or a hotel)182. cheese a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk183. cheeseburger a hamburger with melted cheese on it184. chemist a scientist who specializes in chemistry185. cheque a written order directing a bank to pay money186. chess a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king187. child a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age188. China a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world189. Chinese of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures190. chips strips of potato fried in deep fat191. chocolate a food made from roasted ground cacao beans192. choose pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives193. cigarette finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking194. cinema a medium that disseminates moving pictures195. city a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts196. class a collection of things sharing a common attribute197. classical of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture198. clean free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits199. cleaner someone whose occupation is cleaning200. climb go up or advance201. close at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other202. clothes clothing in general203. cloud a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude204. cloudy full of or covered with clouds205. club a formal association of people with similar interests206. coat an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors207. coffee a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans208. cold having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration209. colour a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect210. come move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody211. comedy a comic incident or series of incidents212. company an institution created to conduct business213. compare examine and note the similarities or differences of214. competition the act of competing as for profit or a prize215. complete perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities216. composer someone who composes music as a profession217. computer a machine for performing calculations automatically218. concert a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging219. conference a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)220. congratulations an expression of approval and commendation221. continue keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last222. contract a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law223. conversation the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.224. cook transform by heating225. cooker a utensil for cooking226. copy a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing227. correct free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth228. cost be priced at229. cough a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis230. count determine the number or amount of231. country the territory occupied by a nation232. couple two items of the same kind233. course a connected series of events or actions or developments234. cousin the child of your aunt or uncle235. cover provide with a covering or cause to be covered236. crash break violently or noisily; smash;237. credit card a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered238. crowded overfilled or compacted or concentrated239. cry shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain240. cup a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle241. customer someone who pays for goods or services242. cut down cause to come or go down243. cycle a periodically repeated sequence of events244. dad an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk245. daily a newspaper that is published every day246. dance taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music247. dancing taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music248. dangerous involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm249. dark devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black250. darling a special loved one251. date the specified day of the month252. daughter a female human offspring253. day time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis254. dear a beloved person; used as terms of endearment255. December the last (12th) month of the year256. decide reach, make, or come to a decision about something257. degree a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process258. dentist a person qualified to practice dentistry259. department a specialized division of a large organization260. depressed filled with melancholy and despondency261. desk a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments262. diary a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations263. dictionary a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them264. die pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life265. difference the quality of being unlike or dissimilar266. different unlike in nature or quality or form or degree267. difficult not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure268. digital relating to or performed with the fingers269. dinner the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday270. direction a line leading to a place or point271. dirty soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime272. discuss to consider or examine in speech or writing273. disease an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning274. divorced of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved275. do engage in276. doctor a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution277. doe mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck'278. dog a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds279. door a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle280. double consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs281. drama a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage282. dress put on clothes283. drink take in liquids284. drive operate or control a vehicle285. driver someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle286. dry free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet287. DVD a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set288. each (used of count nouns) every one considered individually289. early at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time290. easy posing no difficulty; requiring little effort291. eat take in solid food292. egg animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds293. eight the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one294. eighteen the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one295. eighties the decade from 1980 to 1989296. eighty the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight297. electric using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity298. eleven the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one299. Elbe a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea300. email (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in301. empty holding or containing nothing302. end either extremity of something that has length303. engineer a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems304. England a division of the United Kingdom305. English of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people306. enjoy derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in307. enquiry an instance of questioning308. enter to come or go into309. envelope a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.310. estate agent a person who is authorized to act as an agent for the sale of land311. evening the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)312. ever at all times; all the time and on every occasion313. every (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception314. exam a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge315. example an item of information that is typical of a class or group316. excellent very good;of the highest quality317. exciting creating or arousing excitement318. excuse a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.319. exercise the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit320. exhibition the act of exhibiting321. expensive high in price or charging high prices322. experience the content of direct observation or participation in an event323. fail be unable324. fair free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules325. fall descend in free fall under the influence of gravity326. false not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality327. family primary social group; parents and children328. famous widely known and esteemed329. far at or to or from a great distance in space330. fast acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly331. fat a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)332. father a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)333. favourite something regarded with special favor or liking334. February the month following January and preceding March335. feel be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state336. female being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop337. fifteen the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one338. fifth coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position339. fifty the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five340. fill in supply with information on a specific topic341. film a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement342. find discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of343. fine free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity344. finish come or bring to a finish or an end345. first preceding all others in time or space or degree346. fish any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills347. fishing the act of someone who fishes as a diversion348. fit meeting adequate standards for a purpose349. five the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one350. movie star a star who plays leading roles in the cinema351. flat having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another352. flight an instance of traveling by air353. flood the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land354. floor the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)355. fluent expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively356. fluently in a fluent manner357. fly travel through the air; be airborne358. follow to travel behind, go after, come after359. food any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue360. foot the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings361. football any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal362. ford cross a river where it's shallow363. foreign not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something364. forget dismiss from the mind; stop remembering365. form a perceptual structure366. forty the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four367. four the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one368. fourteen the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one369. fourth following the third position; number four in a countable series370. France a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe371. free able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint372. French of or pertaining to France or the people of France373. Friday the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day374. fridge a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor375. fried cooked by frying in fat376. friend a person you know well and regard with affection and trust377. friendly characteristic of or befitting a friend378. form a perceptual structure379. front the side that is forward or prominent380. fruit the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant381. fun activities that are enjoyable or amusing382. funny an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)383. furniture furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy384. future the time yet to come385. game an amusement or pastime386. garden a plot of ground where plants are cultivated387. gardening the cultivation of plants388. gate a movable barrier in a fence or wall389. generous willing to give and share unstintingly390. German of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language391. Germany a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990392. get back recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost393. get up rise to one's feet394. girlfriend a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved395. give transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody396. glass a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure397. go change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically398. good having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified399. goodbye a farewell remark400. good-looking pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion401. gram a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram402. granddaughter a female grandchild403. grandfather the father of your father or mother404. grandmother the mother of your father or mother405. grandparent a parent of your father or mother406. great a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field407. green of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass408. greengrocer a grocer who sells fresh fruits and vegetables409. grey of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black410. guess expect, believe, or suppose411. guitar a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking412. gym athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training413. hair a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss414. half one of two equal parts of a divisible whole415. hand the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb416. hang on fix to; attach417. happen come to pass418. happy marked by good fortune419. hard resisting weight or pressure420. hardcover having a hard back or cover421. hat headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim422. hate the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action423. have have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense424. Hawaii a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands425. he the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet426. headache pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs427. headline the heading or caption of a newspaper article428. health the general condition of body and mind429. healthy having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease430. hear perceive (sound) via the auditory sense431. heart the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body432. helicopter an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades433. hello an expression of greeting434. help give help or assistance; be of service435. he the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet436. here in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is437. hi an expression of greeting438. high (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')439. hill a local and well-defined elevation of the land440. shim a thin wedge of material (wood or metal or stone) for driving into crevices441. hire engage or hire for work442. hi an expression of greeting443. historical of or relating to the study of history444. hold on hold firmly445. holiday leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure446. home where you live at a particular time447. homework preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)448. hope the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled449. Hydrophyllum waterleaf450. horse solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times451. hot used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning452. hotel a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services453. hour a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day454. house a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families455. housewife a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income456. Chow the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism457. hundred ten 10s458. hurt be the source of pain459. husband a married man; a woman's partner in marriage460. idea the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about461. Sif (Norse mythology) wife of Thor and guardian of the home462. ill affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function463. illness impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism464. important important in effect or meaning465. in to or toward the inside of466. India a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947467. information knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction468. instruction the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill469. instrument the means whereby some act is accomplished470. intelligent having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree471. interesting arousing or holding the attention472. international concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations473. internet a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange474. interview the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists475. introduce bring something new to an environment476. Ireland an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland477. be have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)478. island a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water479. IT the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information480. Italian of or pertaining to or characteristic of Italy or its people or culture or language481. Italy a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD482. item a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list483. wits the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception484. jacket a short coat485. jam press tightly together or cram486. January the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice487. Japan a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building488. Japanese of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language489. jazz a genre of popular music that originated in New Orleans around 1900 and developed through increasingly complex styles490. jean (usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear491. job a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee492. joke a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter493. journey the act of traveling from one place to another494. juice the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking495. July the month following June and preceding August496. jumper a person who jumps497. June the month following May and preceding July498. keep continue a certain state, condition, or activity499. kid young goat500. kill cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly501. kilo one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites502. kind having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior503. kiosk small area set off by walls for special use504. kitchen a room equipped for preparing meals505. know be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about506. lake a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land507. land the solid part of the earth's surface508. lane a narrow way or road509. language a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols510. laptop a portable computer small enough to use in your lap511. last coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining512. late at or toward an end or late period or stage of development513. later happening at a time subsequent to a reference time514. latest up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date515. laugh produce laughter516. law the collection of rules imposed by authority517. lawyer a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice518. lazy disinclined to work or exertion519. leave go away from a place520. left being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north521. leg a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle522. less (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree523. lesson the significance of a story or event524. let actively cause something to happen525. letter a written message addressed to a person or organization526. life the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones527. lifestyle a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes528. light (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation529. lighter a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire530. like having the same or similar characteristics531. list a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)532. listen hear with intention533. live have life, be alive534. living room a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax535. long primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified536. look perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards537. lose fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense538. lost having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity539. let off grant exemption or release to540. Lot's wife (Old Testament) when God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot and his family were told to flee without looking back; Lot's wife was disobedient and was immediately changed into a pillar of salt541. lottery players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots542. love a strong positive emotion of regard and affection543. low less than normal in degree or intensity or amount544. lucky having or bringing good fortune545. luggage cases used to carry belongings when traveling546. lunch a midday meal547. magazine a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it548. minimal the least possible549. make perform or carry out550. male being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation551. man an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)552. manager someone who controls resources and expenditures553. cow man a man who raises (or tends) cattle554. map a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)555. March the month following February and preceding April556. market a marketplace where groceries are sold557. married joined in matrimony558. marry take in marriage559. match a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete560. matter that which has mass and occupies space561. May the month following April and preceding June562. maybe by chance563. ME a state in New England564. meal any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times565. mean denote or connote566. meat the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food567. medicine the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries568. meet come together569. meeting the social act of assembling for some common purpose570. menu a list of dishes available at a restaurant571. message a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled572. Mexican of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants573. Mexico a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810574. middle an area that is approximately central within some larger region575. midnight 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night576. might physical strength577. milk a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings578. million the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros579. mineral water water naturally or artificially impregnated with mineral salts or gasses; often effervescent; often used therapeutically580. prime minister the person who is head of state (in several countries)581. minute a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour582. miss fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind583. mistake a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention584. mobile phone a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver585. modern ahead of the times586. moment an indefinitely short time587. Monday the second day of the week; the first working day588. money the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender589. month one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year590. more (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree591. morning the time period between dawn and noon592. most (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number593. mother a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)594. motorbike small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars595. mountain a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill596. move change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically597. Mr a form of address for a man598. too much more than necessary599. mum failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to600. museum a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value601. music an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner602. musical characterized by or capable of producing music603. musician someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)604. must a necessary or essential thing605. may thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America606. name a language unit by which a person or thing is known607. nationality the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization608. near near in time or place or relationship609. necessary absolutely essential610. need have need of611. never not ever; at no time in the past or future612. new not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered613. New Year's Eve the last day of the year614. news information about recent and important events615. newsagent someone who sells newspapers616. newspaper a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements617. next immediately following in time or order618. nice pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance619. night the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside620. nine the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one621. nineteen the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one622. ninety the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine623. no quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of624. noise sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)625. noisy full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds626. normal being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development627. normally under normal conditions628. not negation of a word or group of words629. note a brief written record630. notice the act of noticing or paying attention631. nought a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number632. November the month following October and preceding December633. now at the present moment634. number a concept of quantity involving zero and units635. o'clock according to the clock636. October the month following September and preceding November637. oaf an awkward stupid person638. off from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)639. offer present for acceptance or rejection640. office place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed641. police officer a member of a police force642. often many times at short intervals643. ok being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition644. old (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age645. on in a state required for something to function or be effective646. once on one occasion647. one the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number648. only without any others being included or involved649. open affording free passage or access650. opera a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes651. opposite being directly across from each other; facing652. option one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen653. OR a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations654. orange any citrus tree bearing oranges655. other not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied656. dour showing a brooding ill humor657. out moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden658. outgoing at ease in talking to others659. outside the region that is outside of something660. over beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position661. owl nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes662. own belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive663. p.m. after noon664. pack a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)665. page one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains666. painkiller a medicine used to relieve pain667. pair a set of two similar things considered as a unit668. paper a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses669. paragraph one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line670. parent a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian671. park a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area672. part one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole673. partner a person who is a member of a partnership674. party an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment675. pass go across or through676. passenger a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it677. passport a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country678. pay give money, usually in exchange for goods or services679. people (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively680. perfect being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish681. performance the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it682. person a human being683. personal concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality684. personality the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual685. phone electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear686. photo a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material687. phrase an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence688. physical involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit689. picnic any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion690. picture a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface691. piece a separate part of a whole692. pilot someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight693. pizza Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese694. place a point located with respect to surface features of some region695. plan a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished696. plane (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape697. plant (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion698. play engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion699. CD player a stand-alone piece of electronic equipment that either has its own display or attaches to a television set700. please give pleasure to or be pleasing to701. point a distinguishing or individuating characteristic702. Poland a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II703. police officer a member of a police force704. Polish of or relating to Poland or its people or culture705. polite showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.706. poor having little money or few possessions707. pop music music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love708. popular regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public709. portion something determined in relation to something that includes it710. possession anything owned or possessed711. possible capable of happening or existing712. post office a local branch where postal services are available"713. postcard a card for sending messages by post without an envelope714. postcode a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail715. poster a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement716. pound up shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits717. practise engage in a rehearsal (of)718. present temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration719. ten percent a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts720. president the chief executive of a republic721. press exert pressure or force to or upon722. price the amount of money needed to purchase something723. prime minister the person who is head of state (in several countries)724. prison a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment725. prize something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery726. probably with considerable certainty; without much doubt727. problem a question raised for consideration or solution728. programme a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished729. promise a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future730. taste property a property appreciated via the sense of taste731. pub tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals732. public not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole733. put cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation734. qualification the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea735. question a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply736. questionnaire a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information737. quick moving quickly and lightly738. quickly with little or no delay739. quiet characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity740. quite to the greatest extent; completely741. quiz an examination consisting of a few short questions742. radio medium for communication743. rain water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere744. rainy (of weather) wet by periods of rain745. rap strike sharply746. baud rate (computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems747. reach move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense748. read look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed749. really in actual fact750. reason a rational motive for a belief or action751. receipt the act of receiving752. receptionist a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors753. record anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events754. wire recorder an early type of magnetic recorder using iron wire755. recording a storage device on which information (sounds or images) have been recorded756. red red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood757. reference the act of referring or consulting758. reggae popular music originating in the West Indies; repetitive bass riffs and regular chords played on the off beat by a guitar759. relationship a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)760. relax make less taut761. reliable worthy of reliance or trust762. remember recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection763. rent a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service764. report to give an account or representation of in words765. resolution a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner766. restaurant a building where people go to eat767. retired no longer active in your work or profession768. return go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before769. revise make revisions in770. rice annual or perennial rhizomatous marsh grasses; seed used for food; straw used for paper771. rich possessing material wealth772. ride sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions773. right free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth774. river a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)775. road an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation776. rock material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust777. rock'n'roll a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western778. room an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling779. routine an unvarying or habitual method or procedure780. row an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line781. rule prescribed guide for conduct or action782. run move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time783. running the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace784. sad experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness785. safe free from danger or the risk of harm786. sail a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel787. salad food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens788. sale the general activity of selling789. salt white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food790. same same in identity791. sandwich two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them792. Saturday the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians793. sausage highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings794. save bring into safety795. say utter aloud796. school an educational institution797. science fiction literary fantasy involving the imagined impact of science on society798. scientist a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences799. cine-film photographic film several hundred feet long and wound on a spool; to be used in a movie camera800. scooter child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot801. score a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest802. Scotland one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts803. at sea perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment804. seafood edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc805. season one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions806. seat any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit)807. second coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude808. secret not openly made known809. see perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight810. self-employed working for yourself811. selfish concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others812. sell exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent813. seller someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money814. send cause to go somewhere815. sentence a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language816. September the month following August and preceding October817. service an act of help or assistance818. seven the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one819. seventeen the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one820. seventy the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven821. seventy-three being three more than seventy822. shallu sorghum having slender dry stalks and small hard grains; introduced into United States from India823. shame a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt824. sharp having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing825. Ashe United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)826. shirt a garment worn on the upper half of the body827. shoe footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material828. shop a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services829. shopping searching for or buying goods or services830. short (primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length831. shorts trousers that end at or above the knee832. shouldered having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form833. show make visible or noticeable834. shower a brief period of precipitation835. shy lacking self-confidence836. sick affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function837. sightseeing going about to look at places of interest838. sign a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)839. similar having the same or similar characteristics840. sing produce tones with the voice841. singer a person who sings842. single existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual843. sink fall or descend to a lower place or level844. sir term of address for a man845. sister a female person who has the same parents as another person846. sit take a seat847. six the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one848. sixteen the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one849. sixteenth position 16 in a countable series of things850. sixth position six in a countable series of things851. sixty the cardinal number that is the product of ten and six852. sixty-three being three more than sixty853. ski narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow854. skiing a sport in which participants must travel on skis855. skirt a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women856. sleep a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended857. slim being of delicate or slender build858. slow not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time859. small limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent860. smoke a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas861. smoking the act of smoking tobacco or other substances862. snow precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals863. snowy covered with snow864. so to a very great extent or degree865. sock hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee866. sofa an upholstered seat for more than one person867. some quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity868. someone a human being869. sure thing something that is certain870. sometimes on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always871. son a male human offspring872. soon in the near future873. sore causing misery or pain or distress874. sorry feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone875. sound mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium876. soup liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food877. south the direction corresponding to the southward cardinal compass point878. space the unlimited expanse in which everything is located879. Spain a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power880. Spanish of or relating to or characteristic of Spain or the people of Spain881. sparkling shining with brilliant points of light like stars882. speak use language883. special having a specific function or scope884. spell write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)885. spelling forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage886. spend pass time in a specific way887. sport an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition888. spring move forward by leaps and bounds889. square (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon890. stamp walk heavily891. start take the first step or steps in carrying out an action892. station the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand893. stay continue in a place, position, or situation894. stereo reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound895. still not in physical motion896. stomach an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion897. stop have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical898. department store a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain899. story a record or narrative description of past events900. street a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings901. strike deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon902. strong having strength or power greater than average or expected903. student a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution904. studio workplace for the teaching or practice of an art905. study applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)906. stupid lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity907. suggest make a proposal, declare a plan for something908. suggestion an idea that is suggested909. suit a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color910. suitcase a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes911. summer the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox912. sun the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system913. sunbathe expose one's body to the sun914. Sunday first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians915. sunny bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer916. supermarket a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods917. surprising causing surprise or wonder or amazement918. sure having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured919. surf waves breaking on the shore920. surname the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)921. surprise come upon or take unawares922. survey consider in a comprehensive way923. sweet having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar924. swim travel through water925. swimming the act of swimming926. sympathetic expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward927. sympathy a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other928. symphony a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra929. table a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs930. take get into one's hands, take physically931. talk use language932. tall great in vertical dimension; high in stature933. taxi a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money934. tea a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water935. teacher a person whose occupation is teaching936. team a cooperative unit (especially in sports)937. teenager a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity938. false teeth a removable denture939. television an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen940. tell narrate or give a detailed account of941. temperature the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)942. ten the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system943. tennis a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court944. terrible exceptionally bad or displeasing945. text the words of something written946. Thailand a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula947. thane a feudal lord or baron948. thank express gratitude or show appreciation to949. hat headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim950. theocratic of or relating to or being a theocracy951. theatre a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented952. heir a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another953. theme the subject matter of a conversation or discussion954. then at that time955. there in or at that place956. thebe 100 thebe equal 1 pula in Botswana957. then at that time958. thin of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section959. thing a separate and self-contained entity960. think judge or regard; look upon; judge961. third one of three equal parts of a divisible whole962. thirteen the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one963. thirteenth position 13 in a countable series of things964. thirty the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three965. thirty-first coming next after the thirtieth in position966. thin of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section967. hose a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas968. thousand the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100969. three the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one970. thriller a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie971. throat the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone972. throw propel through the air973. Thursday the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day974. tick a metallic tapping sound975. ticket a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)976. tie fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord977. time the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past978. tip the extreme end of something; especially something pointed979. tired depleted of strength or energy980. tissue part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function981. title the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.982. Oto a member of the Siouan people inhabiting the valleys of the Platte and Missouri rivers in Nebraska983. toast slices of bread that have been toasted984. today on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow985. together in contact with each other or in proximity986. toilet a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination987. tomorrow the day after today988. tone (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)989. tonight during the night of the present day990. too to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits991. toothache an ache localized in or around a tooth992. top the upper part of anything993. tourist someone who travels for pleasure994. town an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city995. traffic the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time996. train educate for a future role or function997. trainer one who trains other persons or animals998. tram a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity999. transport move something or somebody around; usually over long distances1000. travel change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically1001. tree a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms1002. trip miss a step and fall or nearly fall1003. trouser (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately1004. true consistent with fact or reality; not false1005. try make an effort or attempt1006. T-shirt a close-fitting pullover shirt1007. the true conformity to reality or actuality1008. Tuesday the third day of the week; the second working day1009. tuna important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks1010. Turkey a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; on the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918, the Young Turks, led by Kemal Ataturk, established a republic in 19231011. Turkish of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language1012. turn move around an axis or a center1013. devitalisation the act of reducing the vitality of something1014. twentieth position 20 in a countable series of things1015. twenty the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one1016. twenty-second coming next after the twenty-first in position1017. twenty-third coming next after the twenty-second in position1018. twice two times1019. two the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number1020. type a subdivision of a particular kind of thing1021. typical exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category1022. ugly displeasing to the senses1023. tee up place on a tee1024. umbrella a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy1025. uncle the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt1026. under below some quantity or limit1027. underline draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to1028. understand know and comprehend the nature or meaning of1029. unemployed not engaged in a gainful occupation1030. unfriendly not friendly1031. unhappy experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent1032. unhealthy not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind1033. university a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees1034. buntal fine white Philippine fiber from stalks of unopened leaves of talipot palms; used in making hats1035. up spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position1036. u the 21st letter of the Roman alphabet1037. use put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose1038. useful having a useful function1039. usually under normal conditions1040. vegetable any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower1041. verb a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence1042. very being the exact same one; not any other:1043. wire recorder an early type of magnetic recorder using iron wire1044. village a settlement smaller than a town1045. visit the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time1046. vocabulary a language user's knowledge of words1047. voicemail a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed1048. wait stay in one place and anticipate or expect something1049. waiter a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)1050. waitress a woman waiter1051. walk use one's feet to advance; advance by steps1052. wallet a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money1053. want the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable1054. warm having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat1055. washbasin a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face1056. washing machine a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically1057. watch look attentively1058. water binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent1059. Ewe a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana1060. weak wanting in physical strength1061. wear put clothing on one's body1062. weather the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation1063. wedding the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony1064. Wednesday the fourth day of the week; the third working day1065. Wednesday the fourth day of the week; the third working day1066. week any period of seven consecutive days1067. weekend a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday1068. weigh have a certain weight1069. weight the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity1070. welcome the state of being welcome1071. well (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')1072. wet wetness caused by water1073. wheat annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains1074. hen adult female chicken1075. here in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is1076. whish move with a whishing sound1077. white being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light1078. WHO a United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services1079. whole all of something including all its component elements or parts1080. hose a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas1081. why the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'1082. wife a married woman; a man's partner in marriage1083. will the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention1084. win a victory (as in a race or other competition)1085. wind air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure1086. window a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air1087. windsurf ride standing on a surfboard with an attached sail, on water1088. windy abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes1089. wine fermented juice (of grapes especially)1090. winner a person with a record of successes1091. winter the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox1092. width the extent of something from side to side1093. whiteout an arctic atmospheric condition with clouds over snow produce a uniform whiteness and objects are difficult to see; occurs when the light reflected off the snow equals the light coming through the clouds1094. woman an adult female person (as opposed to a man)1095. wonderful extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers1096. word a unit of language that native speakers can identify1097. work activity directed toward making or doing something1098. world the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on1099. wold a tract of open rolling country (especially upland)1100. wow impress greatly1101. write write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)1102. writer a person who is able to write and has written something1103. wrong not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth1104. year the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun1105. yellow yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons1106. yes an affirmative1107. yesterday the day immediately before today1108. sou a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money1109. young any immature animal1110. dour showing a brooding ill humor1111. horselaugh a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing

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