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1 you /jə/ pronoun The people spoken, or written to, as an object You idiot! 28787591
2 I [aj] pronoun The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical subject, of a sentence I drove my sister and myself to school. 27086011
3 be /ˈbiː/ verb As an auxiliary verb: Used with past participles of verbs to form the passive voice He is gone. 23970367
4 the /ðə/ article The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable because it has already been mentioned,… May the better man win. 22761659
5 to [tʰu̟(ː)] preposition In the direction of; towards I want to leave. 17099834
6 a /eɪ̯/ article An unspecified example of (something); the indefinite article They're two of a kind. 14484562
7 it /ɪt/ pronoun The third-person singular neuter personal pronoun used to refer to an inanimate object, abstract entity, or non-human living thing It’s 10:45. 13631703
8 and /ˈænd/ conjunction Used simply to connect two noun phrases, adjectives or adverbs Two and two is/are four. 10572938
9 that /ðət/ conjunction Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc I insist that you come. 10203742
10 of /ʌv/ preposition Since, from (a given time, earlier state etc.) What a lot of nonsense! 8915110
11 in /ən/ preposition Contained by; inside Is Mr. Smith in? 7337058
12 do /doʊ/ verb A syntactic marker in a question whose main verb is not another auxiliary verb or be Do tell us. 7303552
13 have /ˈhæv/ verb To possess, own I have to go. 7279963
14 what /wɑt/ determiner Which, especially which of an open-ended set of possibilities What nonsense! 6900164
15 we /wi/ pronoun Excluding the person(s) being addressed. (This is the exclusive we.) We live and learn. 6755687
16 me /mi/ pronoun As the object (direct or indirect) of a verb Come with me. 6444985
17 this /ðɪs/ determiner The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby) It's cold this morning. 5739788
18 he [hi(ː)] pronoun A person who identifies as male, or animal already known or implied I love the Lord for He is Great and Holy. 5516364
19 for /fɔɹ/ preposition Towards; in the direction of I jumped for joy. 5174060
20 can /ˈkæn/ noun A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal Can you hear that? 5085160
21 get /ɡɛt/ verb To obtain; to acquire I got him to his room. 5032647
22 my /mɪ/ determiner Belonging to me I can't find my book. 4938948
23 on /ɒn/ preposition Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above A curse on him! 4821861
24 go /ɡoʊ/ verb To move, either physically or in an abstract sense: To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things such as people or… I went crazy. 4821177
25 your /jɔɹ/ determiner Belonging to you; of you; related to you (singular; one owner) Is this your cat? 4610945
26 know /noʊ/ verb To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that She knew of our plan. 4468046
27 no /noʊ/ particle Used to show disagreement, negation, denial, refusal, or prohibition David, no! 4374975
28 not /nɒt/ adverb Negates the meaning of the modified verb It's not you, it's me. 4262273
29 with /wɪθ/ preposition Against Speak with confidence. 3806977
30 but /ˈbʌt/ conjunction However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence) I cannot but feel offended. 3631462
31 all /ɔl/ adverb Wholly; entirely; completely; totally Some gave all they had. 3544700
32 so /soʊ/ adverb To the (explicitly stated) extent That is so. 3434152
33 just /d͡ʒʌst/ adverb Only, simply, merely It is just splendid! 3334392
34 there /ðə(ɹ)/ adverb In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare… There! That knot should hold. 3148528
35 here /ˈhɪɚ̯/ adverb In, on, or at this place (a place perceived to be close to the speaker); compare there Here I stand. 3138591
36 come /kʌm/ verb To move nearer to the point of perspective Where did you come from? 3132857
37 they /ˈðeɪ̯/ pronoun A group of entities previously mentioned They should increase our wages. 3060204
38 like /laɪ̯k/ verb To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of I like reading books. 3040729
39 she /ʃi/ pronoun The female (typically) person or animal previously mentioned or implied Pat is definitely a she. 2778359
40 think /ˈθɪŋk/ verb To ponder, to go over in one's mind "I should phone my mother," I thought. 2662244
41 if /ɪf/ conjunction Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; suppositive used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false If it rains, it pours. 2630800
42 right /ɹaɪt/ adjective Designating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north, the side on which the heart is not located in most humans. This arrow… You're going, right? 2600645
43 want /wɑnt/ verb To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave, hanker, or demand You can leave if you want. 2574969
44 out /ˈaʊ̯t/ adjective Not inside or within a place, especially a place that someone or something was formerly inside or is customarily inside It's cold out. 2510010
45 about /əˈbaʊ̯t/ adverb On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around Dinner’s about ready. 2487348
46 up /ʌp/ adjective Facing upwards Time is up! 2459855
47 see /ˈsi/ verb To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight Now I've seen it all! 2456426
48 at /æt/ preposition In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place) Sell at $90. 2431398
49 him /ˈhɪm/ pronoun With dative effect or as an indirect object Who was there? —Him. 2431059
50 one /wʌn/ pronoun One thing (among a group of others); one member of a group Any one of the boys. 2343502
51 now /naʊ/ adverb At the present time Now I am six. 2298830
52 oh /oʊ/ noun An utterance of oh; a spoken expression of surprise, acknowledgement, etc Oh, gosh. 2298308
53 well /ˈwɛl/ adverb Accurately, competently, satisfactorily We’re well beat now. 2159909
54 her /ˈhɝ/ determiner Belonging to her (belonging to that female person or animal, or in poetic or old-fashioned language that ship, city, season, etc) This is her book 2154982
55 how /haʊ/ adverb To what degree or extent How are you? 2140365
56 yeah /jɛ(ə)/ particle Yes Yeah! We did it! 2000641
57 look /lʊk/ verb As an intransitive verb, often with “at” If looks could kill ... 1999272
58 will [wɪɫ] verb Used to express the future tense, sometimes with an implication of volition or determination when used in the first person. Compare shall People will talk. 1969807
59 tell /tɛl/ verb To determine the number, amount, or value of [something] Tell him to go away. 1830350
60 as /əz/ conjunction In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that Do as I say! 1792220
61 good /ˈɡʊd/ adjective Of a person or an animal: Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral We had a good time. 1753389
62 let /lɛt/ verb To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to) Let me be! 1750195
63 make /meɪk/ verb To build, construct, produce, or originate He made a will. 1739103
64 who /hu/ pronoun What person or people; which person or people; asks for the identity of someone; used in a direct or indirect question Give it to who deserves it. 1734491
65 why /waɪ̯/ adverb Introducing a complete question Why is the sky blue? 1722797
66 from /ˈfɹʌm/ preposition Used to indicate source or provenance 20 from 31 leaves 11. 1709582
67 take /ˈteɪ̯k/ verb To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force It's a take. 1692094
68 his /hɪz/ determiner Belonging to him His is bigger than mine. 1666361
69 time /taɪm/ noun The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events It was his time. 1642239
70 yes /jɛs/ particle Used to show agreement or acceptance Was that a yes? 1634050
71 say /seɪ/ verb To pronounce He said he would be here tomorrow. 1605605
72 when /ˈwɛn/ adverb At what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time When will they arrive? 1531731
73 an [ˈeən] article Used before a vowel sound I'll be there in half an hour. 1449181
74 okay /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ noun Alternative spelling of OK Do I look okay? 1428884
75 back /bæk/ noun The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly Fear held him back. 1411593
76 us /əs/ pronoun Me and at least one other person, excluding the person(s) being addressed. (exclusive us.) Grief ages us. 1346903
77 would /wəd/ verb Used to form the "anterior future", or "future in the past", indicating a futurity relative to a past time I would love to come and visit. 1340070
78 them /ˈðɛm/ pronoun Used as the direct object of a verb Give it to them. 1327509
79 where /ˈwɛə/ adverb In, at or to what place Where are you? 1322226
80 then /ðɛn/ adverb At that time He was happy then. 1275502
81 or /oɹ/ conjunction Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc., each of which could make a passage true You may stay or go. 1267646
82 give /ˈɡɪv/ verb To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone) Give me your hand. 1216087
83 thing /θɪŋ/ noun That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept Look at the nyash on that thing! 1201170
84 our /æwɝ/ determiner Belonging to us, excluding the person(s) being addressed (exclusive our) I'm going to see our Terry for tea. 1191941
85 gonna /ˈɡʌn.ə/ verb A modal used to express a future action that is being planned or prepared for in the present I'm gonna hafta find a new job soon. 1188190
86 really /ˈɹɪl.i/ adverb In a way or manner that is real, not unreal "He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?" 1174710
87 man /ˈmæn/ noun An adult male human Man the machine guns! 1173588
88 thank /ˈθæŋk/ verb To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something) She thanked him for the lift. 1169267
89 some /sʌm/ determiner A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two Can I have some of them? 1166914
90 hey /heɪ/ verb To greet with a "hey" Hey! Listen! 1149292
91 need /nid/ verb To have an absolute requirement for Our needs are not being met. 1124289
92 by /baɪ/ preposition Near or next to We went by bus. 1090424
93 something [ˈsʌm(p)θɪŋ] pronoun An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing I have something for you in my bag. 1038638
94 too /tu/ adverb Likewise This water is too polluted for us to drink (it). 1022558
95 find /ˈfaɪ̯nd/ verb To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon I found this shell on the beach. 1017117
96 more /moɹ/ adverb To a greater degree or extent I want more soup. 1010390
97 leave /ˈliːv/ verb To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something)… I left the band. 1009069
98 way /weɪ/ adverb Far Way to ruin the moment, guys. 1000182
99 talk /tɔk/ verb To communicate, usually by means of speech You should talk. 990094
100 call /kɔl/ verb To request, summon, or beckon I’m called John. 984393
101 down /ˈdaʊ̯n/ adverb From a higher position to a lower one; downwards Prices are down. 978966
102 work /wɝk/ verb To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers I work as a cleaner. 974943
103 very /ˈvɛɹi/ adverb To a great extent or degree The very idea/thought! 945653
104 never /ˈnɛv.ɚ/ adverb At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance I'll never not like you. 930831
105 mean /min/ adjective Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby Don't be angry; she meant well. 925348
106 love /ˈlʌv/ noun A deep caring for the existence of another My love for Melca is eternal. 916462
107 only /ˈoʊn.li/ adverb Without others or anything further; exclusively I threw out only him. 887363
108 people /ˈpi.pəl/ verb To stock with people or inhabitants; to fill as with people; to populate Teachers are people too. 885915
109 over /ˈoʊ̯.vɚ/ preposition Above; higher than; further up than Look over there! 880841
110 because /bɪkəz/ conjunction By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that My life is ruined because of you! 880112
111 day /deɪ̯/ noun The time when the Sun is above the horizon and it lights the sky The day begins at midnight. 870845
112 little /ˈlɪ.tl̩/ adverb Not much This is a little table. 869522
113 please /pliz/ verb To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to Just do as you please. 865278
114 even /ˈiːvən/ adjective Flat and level Call it even. 839865
115 should /ʃəd/ verb Used to issue an instruction (traditionally seen as carrying less force of authority than alternatives such as 'shall' or 'must') You should never drink and drive. 823711
116 sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ adjective Regretful or apologetic for one's actions Oops! Sorry! 818019
117 off /ɔf/ preposition Not positioned upon; away from a position upon This milk is off! 799351
118 try /tɹaɪ/ verb To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive Don't try me. 775878
119 any /ɛni/ adverb To even the slightest extent, at all Any may apply. 767968
120 two /tu/ noun The digit/figure 2 The number 2202 contains three twos. 764564
121 wait /weɪt/ verb To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness She used to wait in this joint. 759707
122 help /hɛlp/ verb To provide assistance to (someone or something) Please, help! 749353
123 may /meɪ/ verb To be able to go may I sit there? 740671
124 much /mʌt͡ʃ/ adverb To a great extent Does he get drunk much? 738599
125 feel /ˈfiːl/ verb To become aware of through the skin; to use the sense of touch on Feel my wrath! 717293
126 sure /ʃʊɹ/ adverb Without doubt, certainly "Do you like cats?" "Sure." 709390
127 these /ðiz/ determiner plural of this Seinfeld, The Alternate Side These pretzels are making me thirsty. this 683128
128 other /ˈʌðɚ/ adjective See other (determiner) below Show me one other. 673828
129 stop /stɒp/ noun A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station Soon the rain will stop. 671969
130 happen /ˈhæpən/ verb To occur or take place Let me tell you how it happened. 662591
131 first /fɚst/ adverb Before anything else; firstly Hancock was first to arrive. 656387
132 into /ˈɪn.tu/ preposition To or towards the inside of Mary danced into the house. 655747
133 keep [k̟çi(ː)p] verb To continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain I used to keep a diary. 653607
134 ask /æsk/ verb To request (information, or an answer to a question) I asked her age. 643692
135 anything /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ pronoun Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatsoever; a thing of any kind; something or other I would not do it for anything. 640206
136 still /ˈstɪl/ adjective Not moving; calm Yeah, but still... 639540
137 god /ɡɑd/ noun A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed Leo Messi is my god! 632259
138 kill /ˈkɪl/ verb To put to death; to extinguish the life of That joke always kills me. 625696
139 life /ˈlaɪ̯f/ noun The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate… I work in life. 624596
140 nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ pronoun Not any thing; no thing See? there’s nothing! 622415
141 sir /sɜɹ/ noun A man of a higher rank or position Sir, yes sir. 619500
142 put /pʊt/ verb To physically place (sth or sb swh) Put your house in order! 617889
143 their /ðɛɚ/ determiner Belonging to, from, of, or relating to, them (plural) this is probably their cat 601171
144 uh /ʌː/ noun An occurrence of the interjection "uh" Uh, who was that? 592651
145 again /əˈɡɛ̟n/ adverb Another time: indicating a repeat of an action Great, thanks again! 590019
146 maybe /ˈmeɪ.bi/ adverb Perhaps, possibly Maybe not the best idea. 581087
147 must /məst/ verb To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so… You must arrive in class on time. 580931
148 before /bɪˈfoɹ/ preposition Earlier than (in time) He stood before me. 578606
149 after /ˈæftəɹ/ preposition Subsequently to; following in time; later than Sucess comes after hard work. 572761
150 won /wɑn/ noun The currency of Korea, worth 100 jun in North Korea and 100 jeon in South Korea We won a lot. 571621
151 home /hoʊm/ adverb To one's place of residence or one's customary or official location The dog homed. 568720
152 live /ˈlaɪ̯v/ adjective Having life; that is alive Are we live? 566731
153 away /əˈweɪ/ adverb From a place, hence He's miles away by now. 564268
154 girl /ˈɡɜɹl/ noun A female child Are you getting a boy cat or a girl cat? 561618
155 night /ˈnaɪ̯t/ noun The time when the Sun is below the horizon when the sky is dark The cat disappeared into the night. 556318
156 great /ˈɡɹeɪt/ adjective Taking much space; large What a great buffoon! 545768
157 name /neɪm/ noun Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing You name it! 541579
158 those /ðoʊz/ determiner plural of that Those bolts go with these parts. that 528404
159 last /læst/ adjective Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind We went there last year. 527395
160 fuck /ˈfʌk/ verb To have sexual intercourse; to copulate I don't give a fuck. 520849
161 better [ˈbɛɾ.ɚ] verb To improve How are you? ~ A little better, thanks. 520328
162 everything /ˈɛv(ə)ɹiˌθɪŋ/ pronoun All the things under discussion Thank you for everything you've done for us. 519795
163 new /nu/ adverb Synonym of newly, especially in composition Out with the old, in with the new. 508486
164 always /ˈɔːl.weɪz/ adverb At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning God is always the same. 503417
165 long /lɒŋ/ adverb Over a great distance in space I’m long in DuPont. 496267
166 years /jɪɹz/ noun A very long time It took years for the bus to come. 481860
167 money /ˈmʌn.i/ noun A generally accepted means of exchange He married money. 471643
168 around /əˈɹaʊnd/ adverb So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof I don't want you around me. 471463
169 stay /steɪ/ verb To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide He stay fighting. 469220
170 lot /lɑt/ noun A large quantity or number; a great deal If I were in charge, I'd fire the lot of them. 458230
171 place /ˈpleɪ̯s/ noun An open space, particularly a city square, market square, or courtyard Which place hurts the most? 456889
172 believe /bɪˈliv/ verb To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing) Why did I ever believe you? 454507
173 start /stɑɹt/ verb To set in motion Have you started yet? 451774
174 show /ʃoʊ/ verb To display, convey or exhibit; to have something available for others to see; to direct attention to something Let's catch a show. 446409
175 father /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ noun A male parent, especially of a human; a male who parents a child (which he has sired, adopted, fostered, etc.) Come, father; you can sit here. 445041
176 ever /ˈɛvɚ/ adverb Continuously, constantly, all the time (for the complete duration) He's back and better than ever. 444088
177 move /muːv/ verb To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another A ship moves rapidly. 440445
178 guy [ɡaɪ] noun An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November) I met a guy. 435832
179 old /ˈoʊld/ adjective Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time We're having a good old time. 431911
180 understand /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ verb To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend The students understood the assignment. 424458
181 which /wɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied) Which is which? 422483
182 listen /ˈlɪsən/ verb To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific… [with to] I like to listen to music. 422414
183 miss /mɪs/ verb To fail to hit, catch, grasp, etc I missed the plane! 421842
184 big /bɪɡ/ adverb In a loud manner She was big with child. 417218
185 bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ verb To transport toward somebody/somewhere What does coal bring per ton? 415009
186 hello /hɛˈloʊ/ noun "Hello!" or an equivalent greeting Hello, everyone. 405534
187 nice /ˈnaɪ̯s/ adjective Pleasant, satisfactory, complimentary Is that your new car? Nice! 405497
188 hear /ˈhɪɚ/ verb To perceive sounds through the ear I was deaf, but now I can hear. 401168
189 someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun One or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity Can someone help me, please? 401162
190 fine /ˈfaɪ̯n/ adjective Of superior quality Coins nine tenths fine. 400530
191 kind /kaɪnd/ noun A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together What kind of (a) person are you? 392242
192 house /haʊ̯s/ noun A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings The house always wins. 388585
193 every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner All of a countable group (considered individually), without exception She watches my every move. 388520
194 through /θɹu/ preposition So as to enter (something), pass within or across, and then leave Look through the window. 388127
195 mother /ˈmʌðɚ/ noun A female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, fostered, etc) I am visiting my mother any moment. 382325
196 course /kɔɹs/ noun A sequence of events His illness ran its course. 381816
197 remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ verb To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory Remember what I've said. 380474
198 dad /dæd/ noun A father, a male parent Happy Father's Day, dad! 378540
199 enough /ɪˈnʌf/ adverb Sufficiently We don't have long enough nails. 376973
200 own /oʊn/ verb To have rightful possession of (property, goods or capital); to have legal title to; to acquire a property or asset I own this car. 373117
201 wrong /ˈɹɔŋ/ adjective Incorrect or untrue It is wrong to lie. 370949
202 world /wɜɹld/ noun The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in Welcome to my world. 370620
203 bad /bæd/ adverb Badly; poorly A bad guess. 369996
204 three /θɹiː/ noun The digit/figure 3 Put all the threes in a separate container. 366626
205 today /təˈdeɪ/ adverb On the current day or date I want this done today. 366395
206 another /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ determiner One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect Do you know another way to do this job? 365421
207 hold /hoʊld/ verb To grasp or grip Hold the elevator. 355042
208 die [däɪ̯] verb To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death He died of malaria. 352494
209 turn /tɜɹn/ verb To move about an axis through itself Ivory turns well. 349216
210 same /seɪm/ pronoun The identical thing, ditto It's the same everywhere. 348167
211 care /kɛɚ/ noun Close attention; concern; responsibility Would you care to dance? 347275
212 head /hɛd/ noun The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs Hit the nail on the head! 344550
213 next /nɛkst/ adverb In a time, place, rank or sequence closest or following I'll know better next time. 335573
214 car /kɑɹ/ noun A wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation but… He drove his car to the theatre. 330261
215 mind /maɪnd/ noun The capability for rational thought Do you mind if I smoke? 328634
216 son /sʌn/ noun One's male offspring He was a son of the mafia system. 325997
217 woman /ˈwʊmən/ noun An adult female human the first woman president of Spain 324673
218 hi /haɪ/ noun The word "hi" used as a greeting That’s mad, hi! 320316
219 dead /dɛd/ adjective No longer living; deceased. (Also used as a noun.) He stopped dead. 317589
220 baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ noun A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered Baby, don't cry. 311731
221 room /ɹum/ adverb Off from the wind Go to your room! 308768
222 friend /fɹɛnd/ noun A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection I’m not a friend of cheap wine. 308204
223 best /ˈbɛst/ adverb superlative form of well: most well I did my best. well 307071
224 mom /mɑm/ noun Mother I love my mom. 305139
225 hell /hɛl/ noun A place for gambling What the hell is wrong with you?! 304275
226 morning /ˈmoɹnɪŋ/ noun The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon I'll see you tomorrow morning. 303550
227 boy /bɔɪ/ noun A male child Boy, that was close! 302508
228 together /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adverb At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity We went to school together. 302404
229 yourself /jəˈsɛlf/ pronoun Your own self (singular) No one understands me like yourself. 302013
230 brother /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ noun Son of the same parents as another person Thank you, brother. 300902
231 job /dʒɑb/ noun A task He had a nose job. 298911
232 family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ noun A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; in particular, a set of parents and their children; an… Our family lives in town. 294543
233 real /ˈɹi.əl/ adjective True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent This is real leather. 294536
234 without /wɪθˈaʊt/ adverb Lacking something; failing He shot without warning anyone. 290509
235 already /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adverb Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously Enough already! 287837
236 door /doɹ/ noun A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a… Keep a door on your anger. 287138
237 most /ˈmoʊst/ adverb Forms the superlative of many adjectives Most of the rice was spoiled. 283006
238 actually /ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ adverb In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively His promises did not correspond with what he actually did. 279595
239 play /pleɪ̯/ [pɫ̥eɪ̯ ~ pʰɫeɪ̯] verb To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment Who's playing now? 277222
240 seem /ˈsiːm/ verb To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as It seems a pity, but I can't see you this weekend. 275617
241 huh /hʌ/ interjection Used to express doubt or confusion Huh? Where did they go? 274656
242 shit /ʃɪt/ noun Usually solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels; feces Oh, shit! 273312
243 once /wʌn(t)s/ adverb One and only one time Once three is three. 269704
244 ready /ˈɹɛd.i/ adjective Prepared for immediate action or use The seed is ready to sprout. 267268
245 used /juzd/ adjective That is or has or have been used He bought a used car. 263566
246 idea /aɪ̯ˈdi.ə/ noun An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples Yeah, that's the idea. 263097
247 happy /ˈhæpi/ adjective Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful,… Happy birthday! 262141
248 such /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner Like this, that, these, those; used to make a comparison with something implied by context Such hypocrisy! 261104
249 also /ˈɔl.soʊ/ adverb In addition; besides; as well; further; too Everyone had eggs for breakfast, but Alice also had toast. 259803
250 pretty /ˈpɹɪt.i/ adverb Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very We'll stop at the knife store and look at the sharp pretties. 259500
251 bit /ˈbɪt/ noun A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal Your dog bit me! 258929
252 yet /jɛt/ adverb In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future Have you finished yet? 257947
253 whole /hoʊl/ adjective Entire, undivided I ate a whole fish. 257109
254 guess /ɡɛs/ verb To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate You guessed the right answer! 256097
255 use /juz/ verb To employ; to apply; to utilize He uses cocaine. 256079
256 while /wæl/ conjunction During the same time that While there's quiet I can sleep. 255970
257 since /sɪn(t)s/ conjunction From the time that I have loved you since I first met you. 254427
258 wife /waɪf/ noun A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen. 254038
259 forget /fɚˈɡɛt/ verb To lose remembrance of I forgot my car keys in the living room. 252797
260 tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ adverb On the day after the present day Tomorrow will be sunny. 248729
261 matter /ˈmætɚ/ noun Anything with mass and volume I stayed for a matter of months. 247812
262 meet /mit/ verb To come face to face with by accident; to encounter Let's meet at the station at 9 o'clock. 247466
263 tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adverb During the night following the current day; during the evening of today Tonight is the night. 246514
264 everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun Every person Hi everyone! 246032
265 run /ɹʌn/ verb To move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot He broke into a run. 244200
266 wanna /ˈwɑ.nə/ contraction Represents a contracted pronunciation of want to I wanna puppy! 243109
267 hard /hɑɹd/ adverb With much force or effort They worked hard all week. 242871
268 ah /ɑː/ particle Marks a yes–no tag question prompting the listener to clarify or confirm something Ah, I understand now. 242456
269 phone /ˈfoʊ̯n/ noun A device for transmitting conversations and other sounds in real time across distances, now often a small portable unit also capable of running software etc My phone ran out of battery. 240639
270 alone /əˈloʊn/ adverb By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo She walked home alone. 240475
271 myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject I taught myself. 240460
272 school /skul/ noun An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution I’ll see you after school. 240176
273 um /ʌm/ verb To make the um sound to express uncertainty or hesitancy Um, excuse me! 238853
274 hope /ˈhoʊp/ verb To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not] I hope to succeed. 238308
275 end /ɛnd/ noun The terminal point of something in space or time For what end should I toil? 237387
276 problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ noun A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with You got a problem with that? 232325
277 few /fjuː/ determiner An indefinite, but usually small, number of I think he's had a few drinks. 231375
278 gotta /ˈɡɑtə/ verb Synonym of have got to, have to I gotta learn this for my exam. 230351
279 ago /əˈɡoʊ/ postposition Before now, before the present time I got married ten years ago. 229751
280 open /ˈoʊ.pən/ adjective Able to have something pass through or along it Her eyes opened wide. 229669
281 anyone /ˈɛ.ni.wʌn/ pronoun Any person; anybody Almost anyone can change a light bulb. 228332
282 face /ˈfeɪ̯s/ noun The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area Face the sun. 225482
283 until /ʌnˈtɪl/ preposition Up to the time of (something happening); pending It took us a week before/until we got the house repainted. 225171
284 lost /lɔst/ adjective Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way The children were soon lost in the forest. 222398
285 police /pəˈliːs/ noun A constituted body of officers representing the civil authority of government, empowered to maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent,… Call the police! 221380
286 excuse /ɪksˈkjuz/ verb To forgive; to pardon; to overlook May I be excused from the table? 219855
287 sit /sɪt/ verb To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks I asked him to sit. 219312
288 business /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ noun A specific commercial enterprise or establishment Let's get down to business. 215855
289 case /keɪs/ noun A box that contains or can contain a number of identical items of manufacture or commerce Latin is a language that employs case. 215274
290 true /tɹuː/ adverb Accurately; in alignment This gun shoots true. 214773
291 heart /hɑɹt/ noun A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion She has a cold heart. 213914
292 watch /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ verb To look at, see, or view for a period of time Watch this! 213493
293 soon /sun/ adverb Within a short time; quickly Hurry up, the wedding is soon to start! 213279
294 each /it͡ʃ/ adverb For one; apiece; per The apples cost 50 cents each. 211943
295 worry /ˈwʌ.ɹi/ verb To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt Your tone of voice worries me. 211329
296 later /ˈleɪ.tɚ/ adverb comparative form of late: more late Jim was later than John. late 208878
297 year /ˈjɪɚ/ noun A period of time akin to the time taken for the Earth to undergo a full cycle of seasons I was born in the year 1950. 208705
298 music /ˈmju.zɪk/ noun A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood I keep listening to this music because it’s a masterpiece. 207205
299 hand /hænd/ noun The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals Give him a hand. 206247
300 become /bɪˈkʌm/ verb begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states) That dress really becomes you. 204087
301 probably /ˈpɹɑ.bə.bli/ adverb In all likelihood He'll probably arrive tomorrow. 202736
302 beautiful /ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/ adjective Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive Hey, beautiful! 200811
303 doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ noun A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award… The students asked to see Doctor Jones. 198424
304 eat /it/ verb To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it He's eating an apple. 197654
305 sleep /sliːp/ verb To rest in a state of reduced consciousness I really need some sleep. 195180
306 young /jʌŋ/ adjective In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago How young is your dog? 194810
307 second /ˈsɛk.ənd/ noun Something that is number two in a series I second the motion. 193687
308 water /ˈwɔː.tə/ noun An inorganic compound (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in… I need to water the cattle. 193014
309 person /ˈpɜɹ.sən/ noun An individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being Jack's always been a dog person, but I prefer cats. 192652
310 part /pɑɹt/ noun A fraction of a whole We all have a part to play. 192248
311 kids /kɪdz/ noun plural of kid I love my kids. kid 192050
312 late /leɪt/ adverb After a deadline has passed, past a designated time It was getting late and I was tired. 191989
313 stuff /stʌf/ verb To fill by packing or crowding something into; to cram with something; to load to excess I'm going to stuff this pillow with feathers. 190629
314 exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/ adverb Without approximation; precisely The edge is not exactly straight. 189513
315 under /ˈʌndɚ/ preposition Beneath; below; at or to the bottom of, or the area covered or surmounted by I crawled under the fence. 189347
316 death /dɛθ/ noun The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an… The serial killer was sentenced to death. 189000
317 minute [maɪ̯ˈn(j)u̟(ː)t] noun A unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds) I conked out the minute I got home. 188958
318 pay /peɪ/ verb To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services Crime doesn’t pay. 188822
319 crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ adjective Of unsound mind; insane; demented He went crazy when he won. 188767
320 everybody /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/ pronoun All people Does everybody have their ticket(s) at hand? 188532
321 kid /ˈkɪd/ noun A child, adolescent, or (loosely) a young adult He treated the oxen like they didn't exist, but he treated the goat kid like a puppy. 187858
322 change /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ noun The process or result of becoming different The tadpole changed into a frog. 186962
323 damn /ˈdæm/ verb To condemn Only God can damn. 184228
324 five /ˈfaɪ̯v/ noun The digit/figure 5 See you at five. 183626
325 drink /ˈdɹɪŋk/ verb To consume (a liquid) through the mouth Can I buy you a drink? 182580
326 far /fɑɹ/ adverb To, from or over a great distance in space, time or other extent He went to a far land. 182287
327 deal /ˈdiːl/ verb To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share She deals in gold. 181227
328 its /ɪʔ.s/ determiner Belonging to it … both Houses have resolved to rob the North of a good friend of its and yours. 180594
329 whatever /wʌtˈɛv.ɚ/ determiner What ever; emphatic form of 'what' Do whatever works. 180082
330 eyes /aɪz/ noun plural of eye I have two eyes. eye 179260
331 walk /wɔːk/ verb To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot… Will you walk me home? 178583
332 shut /ʃʌt/ verb To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through Please shut the door. 178378
333 hit /hɪt/ verb To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile I hit the jackpot. 177770
334 easy /ˈiːzi/ adverb In a relaxed or casual manner Everything comes easy to her. 177337
335 check /t͡ʃɛk/ verb To inspect; to examine The sun checks timber. 176507
336 stand /ˈstænd/ verb To position or be positioned physically: To support oneself on the feet in an erect position I can’t stand him. 176218
337 minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ noun The official notes kept during a meeting Up to 15 minutes. 175091
338 different /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ adjective Not the same; exhibiting a difference — Is your grandpa any better? — No different. Still ill. 174657
339 point /pɔɪnt/ noun Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark The dog came to a point. 174205
340 inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adverb Within or towards the interior of something; within the scope or limits of a place, especially a building He was inside the doorway. 174081
341 speak /spik/ verb To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud You're speaking too fast. 173108
342 somebody /ˈsʌmˌbədi/ pronoun Some unspecified person He could have been somebody! 171596
343 mine /maɪ̯n/ verb To remove (rock or ore) from the ground These books are mine. 170636
344 body /ˈbɑdi/ noun The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism The red wine, sadly, lacked body. 168798
345 afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ adjective Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear He is afraid of death. 168774
346 chance /t͡ʃæns/ [t͡ʃʰæns] verb To try or risk There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow. 167981
347 wish /ˈwɪʃ/ verb To desire; to want You have my best wishes. 167522
348 dear /dɪɹ/ adjective High in price; expensive Dearest Joseph/son:... 167351
349 quite /kwaɪt/ adverb With verbs, especially past participles Mind your shoes, the basement is quite wet. 166980
350 four [fɔː] noun The digit or figure 4; an occurrence thereof Our four won both races. 166957
351 anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adverb Regardless; anyhow I don't think that's true. I haven't found any evidence, anyway. 166702
352 close /kloʊs/ adjective At little distance; near in space or time Is your house close? 166677
353 party /ˈpɑɹti/ noun A person or group of people constituting one side in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal action or a contract We partied until the early hours. 166137
354 fun /fʌn/ noun Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure We had a fun time at the party. 165693
355 against /əˈɡɛ̟nst/ preposition In a contrary direction to I'd bet against his succeeding. 165033
356 word /wɜɹd/ noun The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast… Can I have a word with you? 164938
357 important /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt/ adjective Having relevant and crucial value; having import We thought it important for there to be a fire escape at the back of every building. 164386
358 set /sɛt/ verb To put (something) down, to rest To set a hen. 164165
359 shall /ʃæl/ verb Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural Shall we go out later? 164162
360 story /ˈstɔ.ɹi/ noun An account of real or fictional events What's the story with him? 164040
361 number [ˈnʌ̟mbɚ] noun Quantity of countable things Horse number 5 won the race. 163259
362 daughter /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ noun One’s female offspring I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter. 163071
363 least /list/ determiner Smallest in amount or extent It was the least surprising thing. 162905
364 hurt /hɝt/ noun An emotional or psychological humiliation or bad experience The insult hurt. 161421
365 moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ noun A particular point of space; a spot Wait a moment, while I lock the front door. 159995
366 fight /fəɪt/ verb Senses relating to physical conflict: To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with I’ll put up a fight to save this company. 159911
367 week /wiːk/ noun Any period of seven consecutive days A 4-day week consists of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 159444
368 husband /ˈhʌzbənd/ noun A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse You should start dating so you can find a suitable husband. 159394
369 rest /ɹɛst/ noun Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep I rest my case. 158976
370 married /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ adjective In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband Are you married or single? 157817
371 fire /ˈfaɪ.ɚ/ verb To set (something, often a building) on fire We will fire our guns at the enemy. 157532
372 game [ɡeɪ̯m] noun A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime Sally won the game. 157501
373 plan /plæn/ noun A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to… He planned to go, but work intervened. 157271
374 nobody /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ pronoun Not any person; the logical negation of somebody Nobody phoned, did they? 157014
375 side /ˈsi.deɪ/ noun A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape A cube has six sides. 155667
376 cause /kɔːz/ noun The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result He has no cause to do that. 155605
377 read /ɹid/ verb To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written Do you read me? 154667
378 though /ðoʊ/ adverb Despite that; however "Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?" 154479
379 cut /kʌt/ noun The act of cutting Sarcasm cuts to the quick. 154407
380 sister /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ noun A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling My sister is always driving me crazy. 154095
381 supposed /səˈpoʊ.zɪd/ adjective Alleged; assumed Elvis is the supposed king of rock and roll. 153117
382 between /bəˈtwin/ preposition In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.) You must choose between him and me. 152520
383 write /ɹəɪt/ verb To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate I write for a living. 152063
384 child /tʃaɪld/ noun A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority) He is a child of his times. 151864
385 hours /ˈaʊɚz/ noun plural of hour I work long hours. hour 151156
386 behind /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition At or to the back or far side of Look behind you! 148469
387 almost /ˈɔl.moʊst/ adverb Very close to, but not quite We almost missed the train. 148405
388 truth /tɹuθ/ noun True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality The truth is what is. 148389
389 blood /blʌd/ noun A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is… They came looking for blood. 147913
390 lady /ˈleɪ.di/ noun A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority A lady doctor. 147121
391 anymore /ˌɛn.iˈmɔɹ/ adverb Alternative form of any more He doesn't live here anymore. 146903
392 playing /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/ noun An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played He is playing here. 146615
393 question /ˈkwɛs.tʃən/ noun A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative What is your question? 146282
394 shot /ʃɑt/ noun The result of launching a projectile or bullet Drink up. It's his shot. 144772
395 reason /ˈɹiːzən/ verb To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational I reasoned the matter with my friend. 144399
396 trouble /ˈt͡ʃɹʌbəl/ noun A distressing or dangerous situation She has trouble eating. 143235
397 break /bɹeɪk/ verb To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly Morning has broken. 143107
398 war /wɔɹ/ noun Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active… flame war... edit war... 142825
399 city /ˈsɪt.i/ [ˈsɪɾ.i] noun A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place São Paulo is the largest city in South America. 142573
400 town /ˈtaʊ̯n/ noun A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a… This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns. 141835
401 trust /tɹʌst/ noun Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality I trust you have cleaned your room? 141327
402 send /sɛnd/ verb To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone) She sends me a letter every month. 141324
403 Met /ˈmɛt/ noun A Metropolitan line train I met a guy. 141208
404 office /ˈɔ.fɪs/ noun A ceremonial duty or service, particularly He's from our public relations office. 141140
405 yours /jɔɹz/ pronoun That or those belonging to you; the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun Are all these socks yours? 140553
406 welcome /ˈwɛl.kəm/ noun The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception Refugees are welcome in our city! 140327
407 high /haɪ/ adverb In or to an elevated position Today's high was 32 °C. 140078
408 wow /waʊ/ noun Anything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc Wow! How do they do that? 139593
409 couple /ˈkʌp.əl/ noun Two of the same kind connected or considered together I've coupled our system to theirs. 138996
410 half /ˈhæf/ noun One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided The task is only half done. 138527
411 cool /kul/ adjective Of a mildly low temperature Be cool. There's no need to panic. 138139
412 clear /ˈklɪɚ/ adjective Transparent in colour Nando's is clear. 137599
413 free /fɹi/ adjective Unconstrained I got this bike free. 137598
414 either /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ determiner Any one (of two) You can have it in either colour. 137448
415 power /ˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ noun The ability to do or undergo something He has lost the power to speak. 136611
416 whoa /woʊ/ verb To attempt to slow (an animal) by crying "whoa" Whoa, Nelly! 136564
417 bye /baɪ/ noun The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is… Craig's Crew plays the bye next week. 136276
418 buy [baɪ] verb To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods She buys for Federated. 136137
419 honey /ˈhʌni/ noun A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans Honey, I'm home. 135631
420 front /fɹʌnt/ noun The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves I'll go out the front, and you go out the back. 135341
421 team /ˈtiːm/ noun A set of draught animals, such as two horses in front of a carriage They teamed to complete the project. 134358
422 answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ verb To make a reply or response to It answers the need. 134088
423 gun /ˈɡʌn/ noun A device for shooting projectiles or ditto (a shooter), functioning through stored energy: a firearm, cannon, harpoon gun/spear gun, raygun, etc, not a bow and… He gunned the engine. 133072
424 line /laɪn/ noun A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight Drop me a line. 132433
425 news /nuːz/ noun New information of interest Is there any news about the storm? 131599
426 stupid /ˈstupɪd/ adjective Lacking in intelligence Stupid sexy Flanders! 131497
427 bed /ˈbɛd/ noun A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep Go to bed! 131445
428 hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ verb To do things quickly He's hurrying because he's late. 130182
429 full /fʊl/ adjective Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available I was fed to the full. 129735
430 months /mʌnθs/ noun plural of month That was months ago. month 129732
431 save /seɪv/ verb To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm The goaltender made a great save. 129390
432 sometimes /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/ adverb On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always Sometimes I sit and think, but mostly I just sit. 128779
433 along /əˈlɒŋ/ preposition By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to Don't stop here. Just move along. 128220
434 hate /heɪt/ noun An object of hatred One of my pet hates is traffic wardens. 128153
435 food [fu̟(ː)d] noun Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life Mozart and Bach are food for my soul. 127657
436 outside /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ adjective Of or pertaining to the outer surface, limit or boundary I am going outside. 127251
437 light [ɫɐɪt] adjective Having little or relatively little actual weight; not heavy; not cumbrous or unwieldy Put that light out! 126657
438 lose /luz/ verb To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability You just lost The Game. 125854
439 dog /dɒɡ/ noun A mammal of the family Canidae: The species Canis familiaris (sometimes designated Canis lupus familiaris), domesticated for thousands of years and of highly… The dog barked all night long. 125769
440 country /ˈkʌntɹi/ noun The territory of a nation; a sovereign state or a region once independent and still distinct in institutions, language, etc I grew up in the country with a 12-gauge shotgun. 125731
441 order /ˈoɹ.dɚ/ noun Arrangement, disposition, or sequence Order in the court! 125446
442 follow /ˈfɒləʊ/ verb To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching Follow that car! 125039
443 fact /fækt/ noun Something actual as opposed to invented The facts about space travel. 124995
444 lord /loɹd/ noun One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in… O wityng bath god and ill Ȝee suld be lauerds at ȝour will. 124880
445 captain /ˈkæp.tən/ noun A chief or leader These islands were discovered by Captain Cook. 124874
446 six /sɪks/ noun A group or set with six elements His century featured 12 sixes. 124087
447 hot /hɑt/ adjective Having or giving off a high temperature He was hot on her tail. 123994
448 funny /ˈfʌni/ adjective Amusing; humorous; comical Finally, the funny. 123924
449 black /blæk/ adjective Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless He shot her a black look. 123718
450 book /bʊk/ noun A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc I booked a flight to New York. 122889
451 alive /əˈlaɪv/ adjective Having life; living; not dead As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it. 122833
452 pick /pɪk/ noun A tool used for digging; a pickaxe He picked his nose. 122698
453 ahead /əˈhɛd/ adverb At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving He paid his rent ahead. 120295
454 king /ˈkɪŋɡ/ noun A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation In times of financial panic, cash is king. 118230
455 dinner /ˈdɪnɚ/ noun The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening Give the dog its dinner. 117970
456 sound /ˈsaʊ̯nd/ adjective Healthy Sound the alarm! 117683
457 sighs /saɪz/ noun plural of sigh I still hear sighs. sigh 117410
458 sort /soɹt/ noun A general type I had a sort of my cupboard. 117267
459 running /ˈɹʌnɪŋ/ adjective Moving or advancing at a run Running is good exercise. 116973
460 boss /bɔs/ noun One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor He is the Republican boss in Kentucky. 116736
461 alright /ɔlˈɹaɪt/ adjective Alternative form of all right; satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order Where ever I go, both to and fro You have my heart alright. 116629
462 fall /fɔːl/ verb To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity She has fallen ill. 116053
463 promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ noun An oath or affirmation; a vow The clouds promise rain. 115908
464 safe /ˈseɪ̯f/ adjective Not in danger; out of harm's reach It’s safe to eat this berry. 114104
465 sent /sɛnt/ noun A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of an Estonian kroon He sent a text. 113959
466 throw /θɹoʊ/ verb To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air The pitcher threw a perfect game. 112902
467 white /ˈwaɪt/ adjective Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light Write in black ink on white paper. 112881
468 hour /aʊɚ/ noun A unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes) I spent an hour at lunch. 112782
469 anybody /ˈɛn.i.bə.di/ pronoun Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person Anybody will do. 112582
470 small /smɔːl/ adjective Not large or big; insignificant; few in number A small group. 112316
471 perfect /ˈpɝ.fɪkt/ adjective Fitting its definition precisely Practice makes perfect. 112229
472 special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ noun A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered; the thing thus sold He goes to a special school. 110344
473 parents /ˈpɛɹ.ənts/ noun plural of parent I like hanging out with my parents, but my friends think it's weird. parent 110206
474 john /ˈd͡ʒɑn/ noun A prostitute's client Remember, no Johns. 109966
475 himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ pronoun Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject He injured himself. 109748
476 perhaps /pɚˈhæps/ adverb Possibly There was a perhaps credible witness. 109240
477 sounds /saʊnz/ noun plural of sound Sounds good to me. sound 109140
478 serious /ˈsɪɚ.i.əs/ adjective Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition He says he wants to buy the team, but is he serious? 108774
479 sick /ˈsɪk/ adjective In poor health; ill We have to care for the sick. 108596
480 company /ˈkʌmpəni/ noun A team; a group of people who work together for a common purpose I treasure your company. 108073
481 ha /hɑː/ noun The sum of bodily parts; the physical body Ha! Checkmate! 107974
482 scared /skɛ(ə)ɹd/ adjective Feeling fear; afraid, frightened I got scared silly. 107906
483 uncle /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ noun The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent He is my uncle. 107826
484 poor /pʊɚ/ adjective With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them The poors are at it again. 107444
485 red /ɹɛd/ noun The colour of the setting sun, blood, and strawberries; the colour which is evoked by the longest visible wavelengths (between about 625–740 nm), and a primary… The girl wore a red skirt. 106589
486 past /pæst/ preposition Beyond in place or quantity I watched him walk past. 106439
487 earth /ɝθ/ noun Soil Birds are of the sky, not of the earth. 106394
488 possible /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ adjective Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible Rain tomorrow is possible, but I wouldn't bet on it. 106080
489 shoot /ʃut/ verb To fire (a weapon that releases a bullet or other projectile) The gun shoots well. 106067
490 touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ verb To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with I touched his face softly. 105846
491 top /tɑp/ noun The highest or uppermost part of something I like this pyjama top. 105282
492 ass /ɑːs/ noun The buttocks He's a bad ass. 105009
493 dream /ˈdɹim/ verb To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping Stop dreaming and get back to work. 104924
494 laughs noun plural of laugh He laughs a lot. laugh 104913
495 cannot /ˈkænɒt/ verb Can not; be unable to (whether due to physical inability, logical impossibility, etc.) I cannot open the window. It is stuck. 103913
496 win /ˈwɪn/ verb To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb) Nah, I'd win. 102956
497 dance /dæns/ noun A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction You make me feel like dancing. 102787
498 control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ noun An influence or authority over something With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck. 102782
499 hmm /hm̩/ verb To make a thoughtful humming noise Hmm... that's an interesting idea. 102607
500 human /ˈhjuː.mən/ noun A highly intelligent ape with fine and short body hair; the most abundant species of primate, with members found on every continent (Homo sapiens) To err is human; to forgive, divine. 102595
501 drive /dɹaɪv/ noun Planned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something; ability coupled with ambition, determination, and motivation You are driving me crazy! 102436
502 hair /ˈhɛɚ/ noun A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals I won by a hair. 101852
503 jack /ˈd͡ʒæk/ noun A name applied to a hypothetical or typical man She used a jack to lift her car and changed the tire. 101666
504 explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ verb To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of She tried to explain but he wouldn’t listen. 101564
505 bitch /bɪt͡ʃ/ noun A female dog or other canine, particularly a recent mother He had three pet bitches with him. 101302
506 luck /lʌk/ noun Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence He blew on the dice for luck. 101228
507 murder /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ noun An act of killing a person unlawfully, especially with predetermination Meat is murder. 101133
508 continue /kənˈtɪn.ju/ verb To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity) When will the concert continue? 100963
509 air /ˈɛɚ/ noun The substance constituting Earth's atmosphere: a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases Could you turn on the air? 100137
510 ten /tɛn/ noun A set or group with ten elements Can you give me two tens for this twenty? 100133
511 daddy /ˈdædi/ noun Also used as a term of address: a father; one's father Rock ’n’ roll is cool, daddy, and you know it! 100005
512 finally /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ adverb At the end or conclusion; ultimately Finally, I washed my dog. 99904
513 chuckles noun plural of chuckle He snorts and chuckles at the sound of his own joke. chuckle 99607
514 fast /fæst/ adjective Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong Do it as fast as you can. 99084
515 cold /koʊld/ adjective Having a low temperature I knocked him out cold. 99032
516 laughing /ˈlɑːfɪŋ/ adjective verbal adjective of laugh: the action of the verb to laugh Why am I laughing? 98420
517 words /wɜɹdz/ noun Angry debate or conversation; argument The composer set the words to music. 98242
518 hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ noun A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical or surgical treatment Luckily an ambulance arrived quickly and he was rushed to hospital. 98076
519 street /stɹit/ noun A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town I got some pot cheap on the street. 98007
520 hang /hæŋ/ verb To be or remain suspended He hung his head in shame. 97778
521 meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ noun The act of persons or things that meet What has the meeting decided. 97328
522 till /tɪl/ preposition Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time) She stayed till the very end. 97044
523 catch /kæt͡ʃ/ verb To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape) Nice catch! 96609
524 sense /sɛns/ noun Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste You don’t make any sense. 96442
525 sex /ˈsɛks/ noun A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species; the system of such categories,… The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors. 96431
526 lie /laɪ̯/ verb To rest in a horizontal position on a surface Don't lie to me! 95930
527 master /ˈmæstɚ/ noun Someone who has control over something or someone She has a master in psychology. 95131
528 million /ˈmɪl.jən/ numeral The cardinal number 1 000 000: 10⁶; a thousand thousand (1,000²) Near-synonyms: mega-, M- 94514
529 voice /vɔɪs/ noun Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character He voiced the sentiments of the nation. 94104
530 sweet /swit/ adjective Tasting of sugars You're so sweet! 94057
531 rather /ˈɹæðɚ/ adverb Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) We had some rather worse news today. 94057
532 wonder /ˈwʌndɚ/ noun A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise,… He's a wonder at cooking. 93944
533 attack /əˈtæk/ noun An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy I've had an attack of the flu. 93451
534 sign /saɪn/ verb To mark, to put or leave a mark on I gave them a thumbs-up sign. 92512
535 somewhere /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ adverb In an uncertain or unspecified location I must have left my glasses somewhere. 92265
536 bet /ˈbɛt/ noun A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast… I('ll) bet I can run faster than you. 91573
537 report /ɹɪˈpoɹt/ verb To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something) Every newspaper reported the war. 91467
538 longer /ˈlɔŋ.ɚ/ noun One who longs or yearns for something I no longer care. 91035
539 quiet /ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ adjective With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise Quiet! The children are sleeping. 90552
540 learn /lɝn/ verb To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something I learn medicine. 90523
541 kiss /kɪs/ noun A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting His ball kissed the black into the corner pocket. 90285
542 less /lɛs/ preposition Minus; not including Less is better. 90011
543 pull /pʊl/ verb To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force The favourite was pulled. 89880
544 beat /biːt/ noun A stroke; a blow The drums beat. 89787
545 careful /ˈkɛɹfəl/ adjective Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious He was a slow and careful driver. 89667
546 coffee /ˈkɒfi/ noun A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water He did not stay for coffee. 89650
547 return /ɹɪˈtɝn/ verb To come or go back (to a place or person) Winter returns every year. 89451
548 enjoy /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ verb To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something I enjoyed a lot. 89439
549 secret /ˈsiː.kɹɪt/ noun A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden We went down a secret passage. 89236
550 begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ verb To start, to initiate or take the first step into something The program begins at 9 o’clock on the dot. 88937
551 date /deɪt/ noun The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given,… This show hasn't dated well. 88407
552 ooh /uː/ noun An exclamation of ooh Ooh, I love that book! 87683
553 act /ækt/ noun Something done, a deed He was caught in the act of stealing. 87661
554 fault /fɔlt/ noun Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event You're still young, that's your fault. 87420
555 straight /stɹeɪt/ adjective Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length Go straight back. 87378
556 song /sɒŋ/ noun A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing He bought that car for a song. 86877
557 future /ˈfju.t͡ʃɚ/ noun The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced There is no future in dwelling on the past. 86832
558 gentlemen /d͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ noun plural of gentleman "You go and leave them in the Gentlemen." "Leave 'em in the lavatory?" gentleman 86660
559 teach /ˈtiːt͡ʃ/ verb To pass on knowledge to She used to teach at university. 86344
560 changed /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/ adjective Having undergone a change I'm a changed man since joining the local church. 86133
561 road /ɹod/ noun A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt… We travelled to the seaside by road. 85751
562 calm /kɑm/ adjective Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety to calm the passions 85638
563 wonderful /ˈwʌndɚfl̩/ adjective Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary They served a wonderful six-course meal. 85617
564 mad /ˈmæd/ adjective Insane; crazy; mentally deranged He's got this mad idea that he's irresistible to women. 85366
565 drop /dɹɑp/ noun Often preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop or piece of licorice; a lozenge Drop a basket of fries. 85186
566 ladies /ˈleɪ.diz/ noun A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women Pardon me, I need to visit the ladies. 85029
567 step /stɛp/ noun An advance or movement made from one foot to the other; a pace It is but a step. 84882
568 absolutely /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adverb In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly Is Bob a good teacher? Absolutely! 84856
569 early /ˈɝli/ adjective At a time in advance of the usual or expected event It's too early for this sort of thing. I'm not awake yet. 84836
570 clean /kliːn/ adjective Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled You must be clean mad. 84238
571 piece /piːs/ noun A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts That last piece was torture. 84224
572 yesterday /ˈjɛstɹdeɪ/ noun The day immediately before today; one day ago The worker of today is different from that of yesterday. 83823
573 wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ verb To have on: To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, perfume, etc wear on, wear away. 83709
574 picture /ˈpɪk.t͡ʃɚ/ noun A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc I took a picture of the church. 83461
575 land [ɫeə̯nd] ~ [ɫɛə̯nd] noun The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water I'm going to Disneyland. 83422
576 realize /ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/ verb To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time) He realized that he had left his umbrella on the train. 83387
577 feet /ˈfiːt/ noun plural of foot He has big feet. foot 83295
578 questions /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənz/ noun A game in which players must only say questions, and if they don't they lose I have no questions. 82887
579 speaking /ˈspi.kɪŋ/ adjective Used in speaking I travel in Russian-speaking countries. 82769
580 worth /wɝθ/ adjective Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for This job is hardly worth the effort. 82559
581 offer /ˈɔfɚ/ verb To propose or express one's willingness (to do something) What's in his offer? 82427
582 darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ noun Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one Pass the wine, would you, darling? 82240
583 dude /duːd/ noun A man, generally a younger man Buford Tannen: Especially not some duded-up egg-sucking piece of gutter trash! 82190
584 president /ˈpɹɛz.ɪ.dənt/ noun The head of state of a republic, sometimes also the head of government as well, particularly (US politics) the head of the executive branch of the federal… The vast majority of presidents have been male. 81980
585 eye /ˈaɪ̯/ noun An organ through which animals see (“perceive surroundings via light”) He has an eye for talent. 81953
586 quick /kwɪk/ adjective Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast Get rich quick. 81548
587 figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ noun A drawing or diagram conveying information The muslin was of a pretty figure. 81048
588 state /steɪt/ noun A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time State your intentions. 80818
589 join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ verb To connect or combine into one; to put together Parallel lines never join. 80798
590 strong /stɹɔŋ/ adjective Capable of producing great physical force Strong *dʰéh₁-mn̥, weak *dʰh₁-mén-. 80501
591 protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ verb To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to This antivirus package will protect your computer from hackers. 80424
592 sam /ˈsæm/ verb To assemble Play it again, Sam. 80423
593 none /nʌn/ pronoun Not any of a given number or group None of this meat tastes right. 80315
594 amazing /əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ/ adjective Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising This is so amazing. 80267
595 weird /ˈwiɚd/ adjective Having an unusually strange character or behaviour There are lots of weird people in this place. 78317
596 law /lɔ/ noun The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities They were quick to go to law. 78264
597 worried /ˈwʌɹid/ adjective Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war. 78083
598 forgive /fɚˈɡɪv/ verb To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against Forgive us our trespasses. 77894
599 goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ noun An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone They made their good-byes. 77514
600 choice /tʃɔɪs/ noun An option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something She didn't leave us much choice. 77197
601 sing /ˈsɪŋ/ verb To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice My heart was singing. 77110
602 happening /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/ adjective Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable So much is happening. 77052
603 chief /t͡ʃiːf/ noun The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group Bob is our troubleshooter in chief. 76951
604 strange /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ adjective Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation I moved to a strange town when I was ten. 76863
605 general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ noun The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British… I work in general. 76816
606 carry /ˈkæɹ.i/ verb To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting A farm carries a mortgage. 76801
607 pain /ˈpeɪ̯n/ noun An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt The wound pained him. 76799
608 kidding /ˈkɪdɪŋ/ noun Joking, duping, or light-hearted deception I am not kidding. 76744
609 decided /dɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/ adjective Determined; resolute It was a decided victory. 76683
610 pass [pʰæs] verb To move or be moved from one place to another John passed Suzie a note. 76635
611 tired [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] adjective In need of some rest or sleep a tired song 76540
612 class /klæs/ noun A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes The class of all sets is not a set. 76489
613 officer /ˈɔ.fɪ.sɚ/ noun One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations Is Tom an officer? 76015
614 wake /ˈweɪ̯k/ verb (often followed by up) To stop sleeping I woke up at four o'clock this morning. 75776
615 notice /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ noun The act of observing; perception Noticing is antiseptic. 75616
616 worse /wɝs/ noun That which is worse; something less good The harder you try, the worse you do. 75595
617 busy /ˈbɪz.i/ adjective Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on Go away, I’m busy sleeping! 75557
618 cry /kɹaɪ/ noun A shedding of tears; the act of crying I heard a cry from afar. 75216
619 eh /ɛ/ verb To use the interjection eh Eh, come here! 75178
620 mistake [mɪˈsteɪk] verb To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another He always made mistakes on purpose. 74957
621 court /ˈkɔɹt/ noun An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly… The court is now in session. 74580
622 building /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ noun The act or process by which something is built; construction My sister lives in that apartment building. 74492
623 finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ noun An end; the end of anything The car's finish was so shiny and new. 74299
624 age /eɪd͡ʒ/ noun The amount of time that some being has been alive, or that some thing has been in existence, as measured from its birth or origin until the present or until… Grief ages us. 74262
625 ship /ˈʃɪp/ verb To send by water-borne transport It compiles? Ship it! 74224
626 caught /kɔːt/ adjective Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it I caught a fly. 74060
627 marry /ˈmæɹi/ verb To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife Jack and Jenny married soon after they met. 73938
628 sell /sɛl/ verb To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money This old stock will never sell. 73802
629 dark /dɑɹk/ adjective Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light We kept him in the dark. 73770
630 watching /ˈwɑt͡ʃɪŋ/ noun The act of one who watches She was watching a movie. 73700
631 system /ˈsɪstəm/ noun A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole There are eight planets in the solar system. 73678
632 test /tɛst/ noun A challenge, trial He tested positive for cancer. 73600
633 suppose /səˈpoʊz/ verb To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe Purpose supposes foresight. 73465
634 evidence /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ noun Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion She was furious, as evidenced by her slamming the door. 73113
635 movie /ˈmuːvi/ noun A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film; a video Let's go to the movies. 73070
636 ride /ɹaɪd/ verb To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc Can you give me a ride home? 73070
637 fool /ful/ noun A person with poor judgment or little intelligence 1681/1682, John Dryden, The Spanish Fryar Is this a time for fooling? 73059
638 completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ adverb In a complete manner; thoroughly He is completely mad. 72777
639 mouth /maʊð/ verb To speak; to utter She kissed him on the mouth. 72733
640 swear /ˈswɛɚ/ verb To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect Let the witness be sworn. 72673
641 club /klʌb/ noun A heavy object, often a kind of stick, intended for use as a bludgeoning weapon or a plaything He clubbed the poor dog. 72654
642 totally /ˈtoʊ.tə.li/ adverb To the fullest extent or degree They've totally demolished the bank on Main Street. 72478
643 birthday /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ noun The anniversary of the day on which someone is born When's your birthday? Mine's on April 1. 72140
644 tv /tivi/ noun Alternative form of TV I have a TV. 72054
645 imagine /ɪˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪn/ verb To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind Imagine that we were siblings. 71873
646 information /ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩/ noun Something that provides a definitive characterization or description of the nature and attributes of a specified entity I need some more information about this issue. 71840
647 reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ verb To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand) Reach for the stars! 71579
648 instead /ɪnˈstɛd/ adverb In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead. 71571
649 definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ adverb Without question and beyond doubt She said she wasn't coming, definitely. 71524
650 security /səˈkjʊɹ.ɪti/ noun The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially Pamela works in security. 71503
651 certainly /ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/ adverb In a way which is certain; with certainty That was certainly sweet of him. 71435
652 film /fɪlm/ noun A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity I tried to film the UFO as it passed overhead. 71407
653 hide /haɪd/ noun The skin of an animal I've got nothing to hide. 71209
654 month /mʌnθ/ noun A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon July is my favourite month. 71163
655 mess /mɛs/ noun A number of persons who eat together, and for whom food is prepared in common, especially military personnel who eat at the same table He made a mess of it. 71151
656 lying /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/ noun The act of one who lies, or keeps low to the ground He is not lying. 71098
657 unless /ɪnˈlɛs/ conjunction Except on a specified condition; if not I’m leaving unless I get a pay rise. 70979
658 train /ˈtɹeɪn/ noun The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground The train arrived at the station. 70974
659 seven /ˈsɛvən/ noun The digit/figure 7 or an occurrence thereof He wrote three sevens on the paper. 70968
660 clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ noun Items of clothing; apparel suit of clothes. 70929
661 prove /ˈpɹuv/ verb To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify It proved to be a cold day. 70860
662 hotel /həʊˈtɛl/ noun An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain I have a hotel. 70659
663 Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ verb To decorate (a place) with Christmas (“sprigs of holly and other evergreen plants used as Christmas decorations, or any Christmas decorations”) See you at Christmas. 70624
664 arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ verb To reach; to get to a certain place He arrived home for two days. 70571
665 round /ˈɹaʊ̯nd/ noun A circular or spherical object or part of an object 95.9 rounds to 96. 70043
666 expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/ verb To predict or believe that something will happen We are expecting our third in June. 69614
667 terrible /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ adjective Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome He's a terrible man for beer. 69499
668 bag /bæɡ/ noun A soft container made out of cloth, paper, thin plastic, etc. and open at the top, used to hold food, commodities, and other goods He headed back to the bag. 69186
669 history /ˈhɪs.tə.ɹi/ noun The aggregate of past events, both unrecorded and recorded You are witnessing history! 69119
670 blue /bluː/ noun The colour of the clear sky or the deep sea; the colour midway between green and violet in the visible spectrum and one of the primary additive colours He is a true blue. 68839
671 near /nɪɹ/ adjective Physically close The end is near. 68790
672 broke /ˈbɹoʊ̯k/ adjective Financially ruined, bankrupt He was broke and rendered unfit to serve His Majesty at sea. 68629
673 station /ˈsteɪʃən/ noun A regular stopping place for ground transportation I was stationed on the pier. 68571
674 seriously /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs.li/ adverb In a serious or literal manner That was a seriously unpleasant thing to say. 68524
675 forever /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ adverb For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time I shall love you forever. 68510
676 frank /fɹæŋk/ adjective Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised May I be frank with you? 68472
677 except /ɪkˈsɛpt/ conjunction Used to introduce a clause, phrase, verb infinitive, adverb or other non-noun complement forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated I never made fun of her except teasingly. 68440
678 message /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/ noun A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed Just message me for directions. 68305
679 entire /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adjective Whole; complete We had the entire building to ourselves for the evening. 68282
680 joe /d͡ʒoʊ/ noun A male; a guy; a fellow I'm just an ordinary joe. 68244
681 table [ˈtʰeɪb(ə)ɫ] noun An item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs Don’t you know your tables? 67702
682 across /əˈkɹɒs/ preposition To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest) I got stuck on 4 across. 67595
683 rock /ɹɑk/ noun A formation of minerals, specifically: The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust Let's rock! 67361
684 lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ adjective Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace Goodbye, my lovely. 67236
685 push /pʊʃ/ verb To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force They're pushing that perfume again. 67098
686 handle /ˈhæn.d(ə)l/ noun The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved I can't handle this hot weather. 67089
687 middle /ˈmɪdl̩/ noun A centre, midpoint I woke up in the middle of the night. 66734
688 buddy /ˈbʌdi/ noun A friend or casual acquaintance Hey, buddy, I think you dropped this. 66718
689 paid /peɪd/ adjective Not free of charge; costing money paid worker 66526
690 using /ˈju.zɪŋ/ noun use; utilization I was using it. 66503
691 floor /floɹ/ noun The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room The floor of 4.5 is 4. 66456
692 ran /ɹæn/ noun Yarns coiled on a spun-yarn winch He and I ran. 66177
693 spend /spɛnd/ verb To pay out (money) Energy spends in the using of it. 66119
694 situation /ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs Boss, we've got a situation here… 66029
695 ring /ɹɪŋ/ noun A circumscribing object, (roughly) circular and hollow, looking like an annual ring, earring, finger ring etc That does not ring true. 66018
696 anywhere /ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/ adverb In or at any location I'd rather be anywhere else. 65981
697 dangerous /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒ(ə.)ɹəs/ adjective Full of danger Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous. 65974
698 bill /ˈbɪl/ noun A written list or inventory. (Now obsolete except in specific senses or set phrases; bill of lading, bill of goods, etc.) There is a lighthouse on Portland Bill. 65959
699 army /ˈɑɹ.mi/ noun A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations The army was sent in to quell the uprising. 65795
700 lead /ˈliːd/ noun The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course She lost the lead. 65756
701 bought /ˈbɔt/ adjective Compromised by money from special interests; corrupt People have bought gas masks. 65752
702 finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ adjective Processed or perfected I won't be finished until just before lunch. 65659
703 fair /ˈfɛɚ/ adjective Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent The weather was fair today. 65474
704 sun /sʌn/ noun A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system Beautiful bodies lying on the beach, sunning their bronzed limbs. 65448
705 letter /ˈlɛtɚ/ noun A symbol in an alphabet I wrote a letter to my sister about my life. 65448
706 attention /əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/ noun Mental focus The company will now come to attention. 65421
707 simple /ˈsɪm.pəl/ adjective Uncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added a simple ascidian 65090
708 interesting /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ adjective Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone Cricket is not interesting to watch. 65082
709 space /speɪs/ noun The distance between objects The cities are evenly spaced. 64991
710 box /bɑks/ noun A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid I’m really in a box now. 64788
711 group /ɡɹup/ noun A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another Did you see the new jazz group? 64761
712 single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ noun A vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B, usually 7 inches in diameter and played at 45 RPM The vase contained a single long-stemmed rose. 64614
713 laugh /læf/ verb To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and… Don't laugh at my new hat, man! 64585
714 sitting /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ noun A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose I read it in two sittings. 64521
715 mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ noun A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner He happened to mention your name to me. 64469
716 marriage /ˈmæɹɪd͡ʒ/ noun The state of being married You should enter marriage for love. 64465
717 fear /fɪɚ/ verb To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm I have a fear of ants. 64352
718 peace /ˈpiːs/ noun A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance May there be peace in our time. 64262
719 force /foɹs/ noun Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect The law will come into force in January. 63737
720 short /ʃoɹt/ adjective Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically He's short common sense. 63714
721 normal /ˈnoɹ.məl/ adjective According to norms or rules or to a regular pattern John is feeling normal again. 63676
722 Charlie /ˈtʃɑɹli/ noun radiotelephony clear-code word for the letter C Charlie Chaplin is an actor. 63672
723 present /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ verb To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally Is there a doctor present? 63307
724 crime /kɹaɪm/ noun A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law Crime doesn’t pay. 63084
725 horse /hoɹs/ noun A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work She loved taming horses on Saturday. 62923
726 ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ noun The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground Jim was grounded in maths. 62860
727 American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ noun A citizen or national of the United States of America Thanksgiving is an American tradition. 62835
728 count /kaʊnt/ verb To recite numbers in sequence Can you count to a hundred? 62763
729 area /ˈɛəɹi.ə/ noun A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units The plans are a bit vague in that area. 62755
730 charge /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ verb To assign a duty or responsibility to; to order He charges three roses. 62746
731 honor /ˈɑ.nɚ/ noun Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful) His honor was unstained. 62722
732 lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ noun A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day I like to lunch in Italian restaurants. 62582
733 radio /ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/ noun The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves We heard a lovely song on the radio. 62502
734 knock /nɑk/ verb To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood He took a knock on the head. 62449
735 idiot /ˈɪdiət/ noun A person of low general intelligence Only an idiot would fail this exam. 62357
736 ball /bɔːl/ noun A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass She balled her fists. 62325
737 surprise /sə(ː)ˈpɹaɪ̯z/ verb To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected He doesn’t surprise easily. 62170
738 paper /ˈpeɪ̯.pəɹ/ noun A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension… Draw on the paper! Not on the walls! 62166
739 belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ verb To have its proper place That house belongs to me. 62156
740 key /ki/ noun An object designed to open and close a lock or to activate or deactivate something, especially a length of metal inserted into a narrow opening on the lock to… A key; B key, etc. 62153
741 boat /boʊ̯t/ noun A small, usually open craft used for travelling over water, propelled by oars, motor or wind. Usually contrasted with "ship" We can't get everything in the boat. We'll leave this stuff behind. 62148
742 quickly /ˈkwɪk.li/ adverb Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition Luckily, the error was quickly corrected. 62072
743 gold /ɡoʊld/ noun A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79 The pirates were searching for gold. 61935
744 bar /bɑɹ/ noun A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length Step up to the bar and order a drink. 61927
745 fish /ˈfɪʃ/ noun A typically cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills; any vertebrate that is not a tetrapod Salmon is a fish. 61813
746 mark /mɑɹk/ noun A stone or post used to indicate position and guide travellers Forward, mark! 61805
747 tom /tɑm/ noun The male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered Maybe later. Tom is in town. 61785
748 wearing /ˈwɛəɹɪŋ/ adjective Intended to be worn Clothes used to be called wearing apparel. 61749
749 crying /ˈkɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ adjective That cries Their constant cryings kept us awake! 61698
750 accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ noun An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly… Beauty is an accident. 61671
751 government /ˈɡʌv.ɚ(n).mənt/ noun The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization British government has historically centred exclusively on London. 61646
752 eight /eɪt/ noun The digit/figure 8 He works eight hours a day. 61400
753 fell /fɛl/ adjective Of a strong and cruel nature; eager and unsparing; grim; fierce; ruthless; savage one fell swoop 61371
754 jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ verb To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne Press jump to start. 61057
755 cover /ˈkʌvɚ/ verb To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect There's a $15 cover tonight. 61052
756 certain /ˈsɝ.tən/ adjective Sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something I was certain of my decision. 61050
757 interested /ˈɪnt.əˌɹɛs.tɪd/ adjective Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity) I'm very interested in going to see that play. 61029
758 deep /diːp/ adjective Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious I am deep in debt. 60938
759 star /stɑɹ/ noun Any small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in… She starred in dozens of silent movies. 60903
760 sea /siː/ noun A large body of salt water The Apollo 11 mission landed in the Sea of Tranquility. 60812
761 agree /əˈɡɹi/ verb To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people The two scales agree exactly. 60716
762 problems /ˈpɹɑbləmz/ noun plural of problem He has no problems. problem 60633
763 detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ noun A police officer tasked with collecting evidence and information in order to solve a crime; an investigator He worked as a detective with the agency for five years. 60633
764 prison /ˈpɹɪzn̩/ noun A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or… Prison was a harrowing experience for him. 60581
765 major [ˈmeɪ̯d͡ʒɚ] noun A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel She is a math major. 60560
766 stick /stɪk/ noun A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch His old nickname stuck. 60548
767 difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adjective Hard, not easy, requiring much effort Stop being difficult and eat your broccoli—you know it's good for you. 60404
768 smart /smɑɹt/ adjective Exhibiting social ability or cleverness Don't get smart with me! 60397
769 personal /ˈpɜɹ.sə.nəl/ adjective Pertaining to persons (human beings as opposed to things or animals) That's a very personal question. 60381
770 record /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ verb To make a record of information I still like records better than CDs. 60360
771 whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction Introduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative) Do you know whether he's coming? 59993
772 bank /ˈbæŋk/ noun An institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs He banked with Barclays. 59962
773 trip /tɹɪp/ noun A journey; an excursion or jaunt He's on a health-food trip. 59906
774 relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ verb To make something loose Amusement relaxes the mind. 59715
775 public /ˈpʌb.lɪk/ adjective Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point. 59687
776 list /lɪst/ noun A strip of fabric, especially from the edge of a piece of cloth The ship listed to port. 59557
777 afternoon /ˌæf.tɚˈnun/ noun The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm Do it this afternoon. 59466
778 brain /ˈbɹeɪ̯n/ noun The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull, consisting of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem, which is responsible… She has a lot of brains. 59464
779 fix /ˈfɪks/ verb To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time Fix this for me. 59349
780 bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ noun A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties) Poor bastard, I feel so sorry for him. 59332
781 proud /ˈpɹaʊ̯d/ adjective Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified I was too proud to apologise. 59309
782 tea /ti/ noun The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant Would you like some tea? 59277
783 service /ˈsɝ.vɪs/ noun An act of being of assistance to someone Thank you for your service. 59277
784 grab /ˈɡɹæb/ noun A sudden snatch at something How does that idea grab you? 59232
785 screaming /ˈskɹiːmɪŋ/ adjective Loud, sharp, and piercing to the ear For quotations using this term, see Citations:scream. 59151
786 forward /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ adjective Situated toward or at the front of something Wind the film forward a few frames. 59064
787 angry /ˈeɪ̯ŋ.ɡɹi/ adjective Displaying or feeling anger His face became angry. 58748
788 park [pʰɑɹk] verb To bring (something such as a vehicle) to a halt or store in a specified place He really parked that one. 58713
789 soul /soʊl/ noun The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death Fifty souls were lost when the ship sank. 58677
790 fighting /ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/ adjective Engaged in war or other conflict Them's fighting words in my country! 58657
791 rich /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ adjective Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions When the poor have no more to eat, they will eat the rich. 58651
792 agent /ˈeɪ̯d͡ʒənt/ noun One who exerts power, or has the power to act He worked as an agent for the government. 58608
793 blow /bloʊ/ verb To produce an air current Blow the expense! 58531
794 dress /dɹɛs/ verb To design, make, provide, or select clothes (for someone) Right, dress! 58429
795 scene /siːn/ noun The location of an event that attracts attention Indie just isn't my scene. 58017
796 standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ noun Duration He does not have much of a standing as a chemist. 57866
797 contact /ˈkɑntækt/ noun The act of touching physically; being in close association I am trying to contact my sister. 57740
798 saved /seɪvd/ adjective Rescued from the consequences of sin A penny saved is a penny earned. 57667
799 mm interjection Alternative form of mmm Sami carried a 9mm pistol. 57659
800 respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ verb To have respect for She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly. 57647
801 killer /ˈkɪlɚ/ noun One who or that which kills That test was a killer. 57555
802 ice /aɪs/ noun Water in frozen (solid) form The bridge ices before the road. 57545
803 tough /tʌf/ adjective Of a material, strong and resilient; sturdy He had a reputation as a tough negotiator. 57486
804 church /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ noun A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place There is a lovely little church in the valley. 57254
805 sad /ˈsæd/ adjective Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful She gets sad when he's away. 57179
806 cell /sɛl/ noun A single-room dwelling for a hermit This MP3 player runs on 2 AAA cells. 57033
807 drunk /dɹʌŋk/ noun One who is intoxicated with alcohol He was arrested for driving drunk. 56919
808 share /ʃɛɚ/ noun A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone They share a language. 56854
809 camera /ˈkæməɹə/ noun A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs He has a camera. 56757
810 mm-hmm interjection Alternative spelling of mhm Mm-hmm. And I've only been there a couple of times. 56720
811 within /wɪðˈɪn/ preposition In the inner part, spatially; physically inside Leave here within three days. 56709
812 card /kɑɹd/ noun A playing card What's on the card for tonight? 56659
813 fly /ˈflaɪ̯/ noun An act of flying Ha-ha! Your fly's undone! 56595
814 ben /bɛn/ noun A tree, Moringa oleifera or horseradish tree of Arabia and India, which produces oil of ben Ben ran a mile. 56502
815 girlfriend /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ noun A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship Marc went to the park with his girlfriend and watched the sunset with her. 56475
816 search /sɝt͡ʃ/ verb To look in (a place) for something The police are searching for evidence in his flat. 56427
817 smell /smɛl/ verb To sense a smell or smells The roses smell lovely. 56399
818 broken /ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/ adjective Fragmented; in separate pieces My arm is broken! 56391
819 mum /mʌm/ noun A chrysanthemum I love my mum. 56281
820 honest /ˈɑ.nɪst/ adjective Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright We’re the most honest people you will ever come across. 56234
821 often /ˈɒfən/ adverb Frequently; many times on different occasions It can't be said too often / often enough. 55998
822 starting /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/ noun The act of something that starts constant startings and stoppings 55979
823 serve /sɝv/ verb To be a formal servant for (a god or deity); to worship in an official capacity Whose serve is it? 55867
824 spent /spɛnt/ adjective Consumed, used up, exhausted, depleted a spent cartridge 55836
825 third /θɚd/ noun The person or thing in the third position Jones came in third. 55750
826 English /ˈɪŋ.(ɡ)lɪʃ/ noun The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen I loved reading until 7th grade English. 55677
827 visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ verb To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.) Next time you're in Manchester, give me a visit. 55638
828 mama /ˈmɑmə/ noun Synonym of mother (“a female parent”) I love the cookies which mama bakes me every week. 55372
829 judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ verb To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on (a person or matter) She is a good judge of wine. 55336
830 window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ noun An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle She opened the window to let some air in. 55285
831 hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ adjective Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food All this gardening is hungry work. 55259
832 dare /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ verb To have enough courage (to do something) I did it just for a dare. 55131
833 relationship /ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌʃɪp/ noun A connection or association; the condition of being related I have a good working relationship with my boss. 55128
834 private [ˈpʰɹaɪ̯vɪt] adjective Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state He is a very private person. 54978
835 wall /wɔːl/ noun A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes He walled the study with books. 54813
836 seat /siːt/ noun Something to be sat upon This valve isn't seating properly. 54615
837 position /pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ noun A place or location My position on this issue is unchanged. 54449
838 lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛn.ənt/ noun In the US Army, Air Force and Marines, holding the rank above second lieutenant and below captain. Both ranks may be referred to as "lieutenant" or as the… He is a lieutenant. 54321
839 especially /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ adverb In a special manner; specially He got up early especially. 54148
840 machine /məˈʃin/ noun A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect He refuses to turn off his Linux machine. 54140
841 walking /ˈwɔ.kɪŋ/ adjective Incarnate as a human; living Phil's mother is a walking miracle after surviving that accident. 54115
842 art /ɑɹt/ noun The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually… He's at university to study art. 54096
843 pleasure /ˈplɛʒɚ/ noun A state of being pleased or contented; gratification It was a pleasure to meet you. 54085
844 bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ adjective Covered in blood There have been bloody battles between the two tribes. 54026
845 college /ˈkɑ.lɪdʒ/ noun A specialized division of a university All the courses here at the college. 53933
846 French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ adjective Of or relating to France Under the Fourth Republic, more and more French unionized. 53911
847 involved /ɪnˈvɑlvd/ adjective Complicated He got/was involved in a bar fight. 53718
848 impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bəl/ adjective Not possible; not able to be done or happen It is difficult, if not impossible, to memorize 20,000 consecutive numbers. 53527
849 obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ adverb In an obvious or clearly apparent manner The plane has obviously been delayed. 53527
850 neither /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ determiner Not one of two; not either; not one or the other Neither you nor I likes it. 53452
851 accept /əkˈsɛpt/ verb To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval We accept repairs. 53291
852 boyfriend /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ noun A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship I was playing the drums and my boyfriend was playing the electric guitar. 53124
853 besides /bɪˈsaɪdz/ adverb Also; in addition I have been to Spain but nowhere besides. 53110
854 queen /kwiːn/ noun The wife, consort, or widow of a king The divorced king was looking for a new queen. 53006
855 teacher /ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/ noun A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor I am a teacher. 53004
856 cops /kɑps/ noun The connecting crook of a harrow Tom saw the cops. 52981
857 sake /ˈseɪ̯k/ noun Cause, interest or account I hope you're right, for all our sakes! 52827
858 apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ noun A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat apartment dwellers 52714
859 upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ verb To make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy The fatty meat upset his stomach. 52565
860 green /ˈɡɹin/ adjective Of a green hue He was green with envy. 52557
861 owe /oʊ/ verb To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone I owe Kevin five bucks which he lent to me last week. 52355
862 cute /kjuːt/ adjective Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair,… He's got such cute buns. 52240
863 evil /ˈiːvəl/ adjective Intending to harm; malevolent If something is evil, it is never mandatory. 52175
864 appear /əˈpɪɹ/ verb To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible A great writer appeared at that time. 52068
865 professor /pɹəˈfɛs.ɚ/ noun The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution I am a professor. 52026
866 joke /ˈd͡ʒoʊ̯k/ noun An amusing story It was a joke! 51728
867 cop /kɑp/ verb To obtain, to purchase (items including but not limited to drugs), to get hold of, to take No need to cop a 'tude with me, junior. 51701
868 huge /hjud͡ʒ/ adjective Very large In our league our coach is huge! 51581
869 holy /ˈhoʊli/ adjective Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god My grandmother is a very holy woman. 51499
870 store /stɔɹ/ noun A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept I'll store these books in the attic. 51492
871 jail /d͡ʒeɪl/ noun A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are… He was sent to jail for theft. 51429
872 lawyer /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ noun A professional person with a graduate law degree that qualifies for legal work (such as Juris Doctor) A lawyer's time and advice are his stock in trade. [one of various versions of an aphorism in law] 51332
873 doubt /daʊt/ verb To be undecided about; to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, to question He doubted that was really what you meant. 51287
874 appreciate /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ verb To be grateful or thankful for I appreciate your efforts. 51258
875 decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ verb To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle Her last-minute goal decided the game. 51246
876 cat /ˈkæt/ noun A mammal of the family Felidae civet cat polecat 51175
877 shop /ʃɑp/ noun An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well Shop our new arrivals. 50976
878 driving /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to drive in any sense I'm driving a car. 50866
879 congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ noun plural of congratulation Warm congratulations on your newborn boy! congratulation 50847
880 deserve /dɪˈzɝv/ verb To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have We don't think your article deserves reading. 50841
881 village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ noun A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town There are 2 churches and 3 shops in our village. 50792
882 quit /kwɪt/ verb To leave (a place) John is planning to quit smoking. 50649
883 field /ˈfi(ː)ld/ noun A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country A crop circle was made in a corn field. 50617
884 wine /ˈwaɪ̯n/ noun An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16% Wine is usually stronger than beer. 50522
885 decision /dɪˈsɪʒn̩/ noun The act of deciding It's a tough decision, but I'll take vanilla. 50446
886 south /ˈsaʊ̯θ/ adjective Toward the south; southward The moon souths at nine. 50364
887 sleeping /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ adjective Asleep We found a sleeping child inside the church. 50357
888 slow /sloʊ/ adjective Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed That clock is slow. 50276
889 laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ noun The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound Their loud laughter betrayed their presence. 50196
890 island /ˈaɪlənd/ noun A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water In Coventry, you will often hear people say: “Turn right at the island”. 50107
891 glass /ɡlæs/ noun An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and… We collected art glass. 50103
892 beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ noun The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort,… He is beginning to read a new book. 50069
893 cash /ˈkæʃ/ noun Money in the form of notes or bills and coins, as opposed to checks, credit or electronic transactions Let me just bring these to the cash for you. 49976
894 dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ adjective Approaching death; about to die; moribund His dying words were of his mother. 49963
895 hundred /ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ noun A hundred-dollar bill, or any other note denominated 100 (e.g. a hundred euros) hundreds of thousands of faces. 49823
896 whose /huːz/ determiner Of whom, belonging to whom; which person's or people's Whose (wallet) is this? 49808
897 difference /ˈdɪf.(ə.)ɹəns/ noun The quality of being different The difference between 3 and 21 is 18. 49743
898 plane /pleɪn/ noun A level or flat surface on a plane 49704
899 mmm [m̩ː] interjection An emotional expression of satisfaction Mmm, this is a tasty pie! 49655
900 singing /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ noun The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing I kept on singing. 49144
901 eating /ˈi.tɪŋ/ noun The act of ingesting food Wait! That's not an eating apple. 49119
902 north /noɹθ/ adjective Of or pertaining to the north; northern We headed north. 49107
903 destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ verb To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist Hooligans destroy unprovoked. 49078
904 tree /tɹiː/ noun A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a shrub with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, having leaves and branches The dog treed the cat. 49017
905 madam /ˈmædəm/ noun A polite form of address for a woman or lady There is a madam here. 48931
906 gift /ɡɪft/ noun Something given to another voluntarily, without charge She had a gift for playing the flute. 48891
907 allow /əˈlaʊ/ verb To let one have as a suitable share of something I will allow my son to be absent. 48878
908 truck /tɹʌk/ noun A small wheel or roller, specifically the wheel of a gun carriage My father has been trucking for 20 years. 48807
909 bear /bɛɚ/ verb To carry or convey, literally or figuratively They came bearing gifts. 48674
910 board /bɔɹd/ noun A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making It is time to board the aircraft. 48666
911 beer /ˈbɪɚ/ noun An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor Can I buy you a beer? 48641
912 stuck /stʌk/ adjective Unable to move Can you shift this gate? I think it’s stuck. 48497
913 magic /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ noun The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order… I learned a new magic after rescuing the tree fairy. 48484
914 release /ɹəˈliːs/ noun The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms) She quivered in release. 48425
915 support /səˈpoɹt/ noun Something which supports This game has no mouse support. 48351
916 Rules /ˈɹulz/ noun Australian rules football I hate the rules. 48345
917 grunts /ɡɹʌnts/ noun plural of grunt The dog emitted grunts. grunt 48253
918 partner /ˈpɑɹt.nɚ/ noun Either of a pair of people or things that belong together sex partner 48247
919 form /fɔɹm/ noun The shape or visible structure of a thing or person Roll out the dough to form a thin sheet. 48227
920 wind /ˈwɪnd/ noun Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure The hounds winded the game. 48063
921 colonel /ˈkɝnəl/ noun A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air… I am a colonel. 48036
922 immediately /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt.li/ adverb In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay I hope we can begin immediately. 47938
923 seconds /ˈsɛk.əndz/ noun A second helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink There are sixty seconds in a minute. 47936
924 thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/ numeral A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 10³ (1 E+3 exactly—in scientific E notation.) Many thousands of people came to the conference. 47934
925 experience /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ noun The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with… It was an experience he would not soon forget. 47824
926 cheers /t͡ʃɪɹz/ verb To say "cheers" as a toast (to someone) He cheers her on. 47819
927 victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ noun One that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceit, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or… She saw herself as a victim of circumstance. 47739
928 upon /əˈpɒn/ preposition alternative to on in most, though not all, prepositional uses Peace be upon you. 47699
929 computer /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ noun A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… David is a computer expert. 47672
930 planet /ˈplænət/ noun A body which is massive enough to be in hydrostatic equilibrium (generally resulting in being an ellipsoid) but not enough to attain nuclear fusion and, in IAU… Mars is a planet. 47564
931 promised /ˈpɹɑ.mɪst/ adjective Predicted; expected; anticipated I promised to help. 47559
932 bus /bʌs/ noun A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads I'm on the bus. 47534
933 dirty /ˈdɝti/ adjective Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime The old flag was a dirty white. 47462
934 witness /ˈwɪt.nɪs/ noun Attestation of a fact or event; testimony He witnessed the accident. 47217
935 dreams /dɹiːmz/ noun plural of dream I have big dreams. dream 47210
936 arrest /əˈɹɛst/ noun A check; a stop; an act or instance of arresting something The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry. 46994
937 manage /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ/ verb To direct or be in charge of He managed to climb the tower. 46838
938 suddenly /ˈsʌd.ən.li/ adverb Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner They've suddenly decided to sell the house. 46833
939 usually /ˈjuːʒʊəli/ adverb Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work. 46770
940 exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ verb to be; have existence; have being or reality Why do I exist? 46271
941 rid /ɹɪd/ verb Followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance We’re trying to rid the world of poverty. 46242
942 yo /joʊ/ pronoun Generic third-person singular pronoun (primarily used in place of he and she) JESSE: That is messed up, yo. 46233
943 harry /ˈhæɹi/ verb To plunder, pillage, assault Harry is only 40. 46028
944 grow /ˈɡɹoʊ/ verb To become larger, to increase in magnitude Children grow quickly. 46010
945 worst /wɜɹst/ adjective Most inferior; doing the least good She's the worst-informed of the lot. 45845
946 river /ˈɹɪvɚ/ noun A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water,… Johnny rivered me by drawing that ace of spades. 45834
947 aunt /ɑːnt/ noun The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent I am Aunt Wang. 45834
948 patient /ˈpeɪ̯ʃənt/ adjective Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient. 45828
949 kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/ noun A room or area for preparing food We cook in the kitchen. 45812
950 aah noun Expression of amazement, surprise, enthusiasm, or fear Aah! A rat! 45774
951 fat /ˈfæt/ adjective Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin Ask the butcher for a few pounds of fat for our greens. 45737
952 passed /pæst/ adjective That has passed beyond a certain point (chiefly in set collocations) He passed by me. 45678
953 final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ noun A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class final solution; the final day of a school term 45614
954 summer /ˈsʌmɚ/ noun One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal… I'm going to the Gambia in the summer. 45611
955 bob /bɑb/ noun A bob haircut She bobbed on his knob. 45572
956 escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ noun The act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation The prisoners escaped their cell. 45553
957 everywhere /ˈɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adverb In or to all locations under discussion He delivers the mail everywhere on this street. 45430
958 moon /mun/ verb To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest The wizard costume was decorated with stars and moons. 45422
959 remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ verb To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person) I will remind you. 45405
960 arms /ɑɹmz/ noun Weaponry, weapons The arms of England are: gules, three lions passant guardant or. 45390
961 address /əˈdɹɛs/ verb To prepare oneself; to apply one's skill or energies (to some object); to betake He addressed a letter. 45332
962 ow /ˈaʊ/ noun An uttering of an 'ow' Ow! This coffee is hot! 45251
963 match /mæt͡ʃ/ noun A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match He knew he had met his match. 45223
964 gasps noun plural of gasp Save your gasps for the show. gasp 45214
965 grand /ˈɡɹænd/ adjective Large, senior (high-ranking), intense, extreme, or exceptional The Grand Viziers of the Ottoman Empire. 45183
966 shh /ʃ̩ː/ noun An utterance of shh Shh, I can't hear anything! 44939
967 nervous /ˈnɝvəs/ adjective Supplied with nerves; innervated Being in a crowd of strangers makes me nervous. 44913
968 choose /t͡ʃuz/ verb To pick; to make the choice of; to select I chose to walk to work today. 44853
969 themselves /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals, or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or… They’ve hurt themselves. 44832
970 mate [meɪt] verb To match, fit together without space between The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly. 44782
971 drinking /ˈdɹɪŋk.ɪŋ/ adjective Suitable to drink Are they a drinking person? 44770
972 survive /sɚˈvaɪv/ verb Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive He did not survive the accident. 44733
973 press /pɹɛs/ verb To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon Stop the presses! 44624
974 bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ verb To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for Why do I even bother to try? 44619
975 foot [fʊt̚] noun A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg A spider has eight feet. 44588
976 blame /bleɪm/ noun Censure Blame came from all directions. 44534
977 crap /kɹæp/ noun Something worthless or of poor quality; junk What the crap?! 44529
978 drugs /dɹʌɡz/ noun plural of drug Say no to drugs. drug 44516
979 type /taɪp/ noun A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class He was exactly her type. 44489
980 rings /ɹɪŋz/ noun A gymnastics apparatus and discipline consisting of two rings suspended from a bar That rings a bell. 44331
981 mission /ˈmɪʃ.ən/ noun A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself Many cities across the Americas grew from Spanish missions. 44289
982 heaven /ˈhɛvən/ noun The abode of God or the gods, traditionally conceived as beyond the sky; especially: The abode of God and of the angels and saints in His presence Husbandes are in heauen...whose wiues scold not. 44231
983 picked /pɪkt/ adjective Having a pick, or a particular number/type of pick (in any sense of the word) the picked dogfish 44114
984 race /ɹeɪs/ noun A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical… The horse raced past the barn fell. 44089
985 risk /ɹɪsk/ noun The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event Those stairs are a major risk. 44005
986 further /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adverb To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent Further the economy. 43839
987 pop /pɑp/ verb To make a pop, or sharp, quick sound This corn pops well. 43810
988 action /ˈækʃən/ noun The effort of performing or doing something Knead bread with a rocking action. 43798
989 allowed /əˈlaʊd/ adjective Permitted, authorized Can she come? -She'll be allowed to go later. 43797
990 learned /ˈlɝnɪd/ adjective Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated Everyday behavior is an overlay of learned behavior over instinct. 43716
991 price /ˈpɹaɪ̯s/ verb To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on I paid a high price for my folly. 43671
992 nick /nɪk/ verb To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way I nicked myself while I was shaving. 43636
993 otherwise /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adverb Differently, in another way Could I do otherwise than smile? 43596
994 pictures /ˈpɪk.(t)ʃɚz/ noun cinema, movie theatre We go to the pictures every Saturday night. 43550
995 fit /fɪt/ verb To be suitable for It fits the purpose. 43502
996 smoke /smoʊk/ verb To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette or cigar, burning material in a pipe, etc Do you smoke? 43421
997 favor /ˈfeɪ.vɚ/ noun A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone) She enjoyed the queen's favor. 43370
998 awesome /ˈɔːsəm/ adjective Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement The tsunami was awesome in its destructive power. 43298
999 smile /ˈsmaɪl/ verb To have (a smile) on one's face He has a sinister smile. 43295
1000 director /dɪˈɹɛk.tɚ/ noun One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film,… [...] the confusion between directors who know nothing and managers who know everything [...]. 43294
1001 guard /ɡɑɹd/ noun A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something Guard the prisoner. 43270
1002 correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ verb To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from Hope I spelt your name correct. 43243
1003 spot /spɑt/ noun A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape Why do ladybugs have spots? 43079
1004 surprised /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adjective Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event I was surprised by how helpful he was. 43018
1005 innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ adjective Free from guilt, sin, or immorality I'm sure there's an innocent explanation for all this. 42962
1006 narrator /ˈnæˌɹeɪ.təɹ/ noun One who narrates or tells stories Morgan Freeman was the narrator of March of the Penguins. 42916
1007 herself /hɝˈsɛlf/ pronoun Her; the female object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject She injured herself. 42884
1008 feelings /ˈfi.lɪŋz/ noun plural of feeling I have no feelings. feeling 42843
1009 enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ noun Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else Rally together against a common enemy. 42799
1010 battle /ˈbætl̩/ noun A contest, a struggle Scientists always battle over theories. 42785
1011 ourselves /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ pronoun Us; the group including the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition when that group also is the subject We did it ourselves. 42731
1012 dollars /ˈdɑ.lɚz/ noun plural of dollar It was 23 dollars. dollar 42705
1013 suggest /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ verb To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something) Are you suggesting that I killed my wife? 42676
1014 beg /ˈbɛɡ/ verb To request the help of someone, often in the form of money He begged her to go to the prom with him. 42593
1015 nine /naɪn/ noun The digit or figure 9 A cat has nine lives. 42538
1016 gay /ɡeɪ/ adjective Homosexual: Only possessing sexual and/or romantic attraction towards people one perceives to be the same sex or gender as oneself Cliff is gay, but his twin brother is straight. 42536
1017 department /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ noun A part, portion, or subdivision Technical things are not his department; he's a people person. 42487
1018 guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ adjective Responsible for a dishonest act I have a guilty secret. 42459
1019 apart /əˈpɑɹt/ adverb Placed separately (in regard to space or time) Joking apart, what do you think? 42417
1020 earlier /ˈɝliɚ/ adjective comparative form of early: more early I'd seen earlier (in the day). early 42407
1021 duty /ˈdjuː.ti/ noun That which one is morally or legally obligated to do I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am. 42329
1022 suit /sut/ noun A set of clothes to be worn together, now especially a man's matching jacket and trousers (also business suit or lounge suit), or a similar outfit for a woman He is well suited with his place. 42315
1023 bell /bɛl/ noun A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when… Hops bell. 42299
1024 west /wɛst/ adjective Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward Portugal lies to the west of Spain. 42219
1025 legs /lɛɡz/ noun Eleven That movie is gonna have legs, I think. 42152
1026 hero /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ noun Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds My mom died a hero on duty. 42093
1027 stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ noun A phase The workers staged a strike. 42074
1028 bunch /bʌnt͡ʃ/ noun A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together He still hangs out with the same bunch. 42064
1029 according /əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ/ adjective Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious This according voice of national wisdom. 42026
1030 chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ noun A domesticated subspecies of red junglefowl (Gallus gallus domesticus) Don't play chicken with a freight train; you're guaranteed to lose. 41996
1031 grunting /ˈɡɹʌntɪŋ/ noun A sound of grunts the gruntings of contented pigs 41866
1032 low /ˈloʊ/ adjective Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty He sold his wheat low. 41837
1033 admit /ədˈmɪt/ verb To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration He admitted his guilt. 41817
1034 closed /kloʊzd/ adjective Made impassable He is closed to new ideas. 41801
1035 upstairs /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ adverb Up the stairs; on or to a higher floor or level We rent out the upstairs bedroom to a student. 41732
1036 arm /ɑɹm/ noun The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand Shelburne Bay is an arm of Lake Champlain. 41726
1037 steal /stiːl/ verb To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it They stole all my money (from me). 41720
1038 jimmy /ˈd͡ʒɪmi/ noun Sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes chocolate jimmies; rainbow jimmies 41706
1039 kick /kɪk/ noun A hit or strike with the leg, foot or knee A kick to the knee. 41697
1040 twice /twaɪs/ adverb Two times You should brush your teeth twice a day. 41693
1041 cross /kɹɔs/ noun A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other It's a cross I must bear. 41692
1042 ways /weɪz/ noun A distance We walked a ways from my house to the mall. 41675
1043 sergeant /ˈsɑɹ(ə)nt/ noun A UK army rank with NATO code OR-6, senior to corporal and junior to warrant officer ranks sergeant surgeon, i.e. a servant, or attendant, surgeon 41650
1044 indeed /ɪnˈdid/ adverb Synonym of actually or truly "I am a great runner." "Indeed!" 41591
1045 gas /ɡæs/ noun Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid, or held… The cops are coming. Gas it! 41535
1046 energy /ˈɛn.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ noun The impetus behind all motion and all activity big dick energy; divorced guy energy; main character energy 41290
1047 pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adjective Carrying developing offspring within the body We are pregnant. 41290
1048 waste /ˈweɪ̯st/ noun Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish Her life seemed a waste. 41240
1049 detail /dɪˈteɪl/ verb To explain in detail This etching is full of fine detail. 41196
1050 fired /ˈfaɪ̯ɚd/ adjective dismissed, terminated from employment I fired. 41193
1051 taste /teɪst/ noun One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation Venison has a strong taste. 41080
1052 locked /lɑkt/ adjective Having undergone locking; secured by a lock A locked door barred the way. 41079
1053 writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ noun Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning I can't read your writing. 41035
1054 file /faɪl/ noun A collection of papers collated and archived together The troops marched in Indian file. 40950
1055 enter /ˈɛntɚ/ verb To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space Enter your user name and password. 40924
1056 prince /pɹɪns/ noun Someone who is preeminent in their field; a great person He is a prince among men. 40914
1057 sold /soʊld/ adjective Convinced, won over I sold a TV. 40796
1058 silly /ˈsɪl.i/ adjective Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance They were laughing at a silly joke. 40758
1059 build /bɪld/ verb To form (something) by combining materials or parts I built a shed in my backyard. 40738
1060 throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ noun The front part of the neck The water leaked out from the throat of the bottle. 40719
1061 hole /hoʊl/ noun A hollow place or cavity; an excavation; a pit; a dent; a depression; a fissure Shrapnel holed the ship's hull. 40658
1062 figured /ˈfɪɡəd/ adjective Having a pattern considered attractive appearing on a section I had him figured for a lawyer or even a judge. 40590
1063 track /ˈtɹæk/ noun A mark left by something that has passed along Follow the track of the ship. 40578
1064 ringing /ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/ noun The sound of something that rings My ear is ringing. 40518
1065 lock /lɑk/ noun Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination This door locks with a key. 40462
1066 leg /ˈlɛɡ/ noun A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion on land Insects have six legs. 40449
1067 above /əˈbʌv/ preposition Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing Idaho is above Utah. 40388
1068 hiding /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ noun A state of concealment After the leaked scandalous stories about his personal life, the celebrity remained in hiding for a few weeks. 40387
1069 breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ noun The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning We serve breakfast all day. 40285
1070 engine /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ noun A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc a physics engine 40282
1071 written /ˈɹɪ.tn̩/ adjective Of, relating, or characteristic of writing (i.e., of that which has been written) Has your girlfriend written you a letter yet? 40246
1072 complete /kəmˈpliːt/ adjective With all parts included; with nothing missing; full He is a complete bastard! 40210
1073 video /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ noun Transient visual content or media, processed with technology, especially electronic Which cable is for the video feed? 40195
1074 applause /əˈplɔːz/ noun The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other… He deserves our applause. 40194
1075 however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ adverb Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that Wear your hair however you want. 40098
1076 pressure /ˈpɹɛʃɚ/ noun A pressing; a force applied to a surface Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding. 40065
1077 fresh /fɹɛʃ/ adjective Newly produced or obtained; recent fresh-cooked salmon. 40049
1078 weapon /ˈwɛp.ən/ noun An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords Money is the main weapon of modern oligarchs. 40033
1079 sky /skaɪ/ verb To drink (a beverage) from a container without one's lips touching the container I lay back under a warm Texas sky. 39986
1080 stole /stoʊl/ noun A garment consisting of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck, each end hanging over the chest, worn in ecclesiastical settings or sometimes as a part… I stole a gun. 39897
1081 study /ˈstʌd.i/ noun Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning Geoffrey's face was a study. 39882
1082 burn /bɝn/ verb To cause to be consumed by fire They have a good burn. 39874
1083 reading /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ noun The process of interpreting written language He's a man of good reading. 39869
1084 crowd /ˈkɹaʊ̯d/ verb To press forward; to advance by pushing The man crowded into the packed room. 39856
1085 treat /tɹiːt/ verb To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with) You treated me like a fool. 39803
1086 roll /ɹoʊl/ verb To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface Make your roll. 39791
1087 double /ˈdʌb.əl/ noun Twice the number, amount, size, etc The closet has double doors. 39770
1088 hire /ˈhaɪɹ/ verb To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment They hired a milkshake. 39703
1089 spirit /ˈspɪɹɪt/ noun The soul of a person or other creature He has seen spirits roam the house. 39556
1090 danger /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ noun Exposure to likely harm; risk of death or serious injury There's plenty of danger in the desert. 39518
1091 cost /kɒst/ verb To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price I'd cost the repair work at a few thousand. 39485
1092 empty /ˈɛm(p).ti/ adjective Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant Put the empties out to be recycled. 39482
1093 level /ˈlɛvəl/ noun A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference He kept a level gaze. 39476
1094 memory /ˈmɛm.ə.ɹi/ noun The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will I have no memory of that event. 39331
1095 itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject The door itself is quite heavy. 39330
1096 acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ noun Something done by a party—so called to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deed and action The CEO is currently in a hospital. The CFO is acting CEO in the meantime. 39326
1097 interest /ˈɪn.tɹɛst/ noun The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what… Lexicography is one of my interests. 39252
1098 nose [noʊ̯z] noun A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell The plane is nosing up! 39194
1099 following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ noun A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage He had a loyal following. 39136
1100 bathroom /ˈbæθˌɹum/ noun A room containing a shower or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet I wash in the bathroom. 39095
1101 built /ˈbɪlt/ adjective well-built, muscular or toned Wow! Your new boyfriend's really built. 39041
1102 closer /ˈkloʊ.zɚ/ noun Someone or something that closes Come closer, my dear. 39022
1103 ray /ɹeɪ/ noun A beam of light or radiation I saw a ray of light through the clouds. 38995
1104 band /bænd/ noun A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together bar band 38918
1105 groans /ɡɹoʊnz/ noun plural of groan There were screams and groans. groan 38867
1106 apparently /əˈpæɹəntli/ adverb Seemingly; in appearance Apparently you are quite a good dancer. 38705
1107 excited /ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/ adjective Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy He was very excited about his promotion. 38640
1108 losing /ˈluzɪŋ/ adjective That loses or has lost Being on the losing team is disappointing. 38585
1109 animals /ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/ noun plural of animal I do love animals. animal 38518
1110 flight /ˈflaɪ̯t/ noun The act of flying; the ability to fly How many flights up is it? 38504
1111 nature /ˈneɪ̯.t͡ʃəɹ/ noun The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and… Nature doesn't lie. 38496
1112 raise /ɹeɪz/ verb To cause to rise; to lift or elevate The boss gave me a raise. 38449
1113 client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ noun A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services Tom is a client. 38407
1114 bomb /bɑm/ noun An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft Activists threw paint bombs at the famous artwork. 38395
1115 neck /ˈnɛk/ noun The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals Giraffes have long necks. 38371
1116 suspect /səˈspɛkt/ verb To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof I suspect him of being the thief. 38365
1117 warm /wɔɹm/ verb To make or keep warm The tea is still warm. 38355
1118 extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ noun Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill Extra, extra! Read all about it! 38335
1119 bottle /ˈbɑ.tl̩/ verb To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig The baby wants a bottle. 38229
1120 van /væn/ noun A covered motor vehicle used to carry goods or (normally less than ten) persons, usually roughly cuboid in shape, Depending on the type of van, it can be… I need a van. 38223
1121 heavy /ˈhɛv.i/ adjective Having great weight Metal is heavier than rock. 38220
1122 mommy /ˈmɒm.i/ noun Mother My girlfriend loves it when I call her mommy. 38167
1123 dogs /dɔɡz/ noun Feet, from rhyming slang dog's meat I lost money at the dogs last night. 38164
1124 wild /ˈwaɪ̯ld/ adjective Especially, being of the wild type: being of an unbroken ancestral line of undomesticated animals, as opposed to being feral, being an undomesticated animal… Let's record it wild. 38162
1125 ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ adjective Deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd That hairstyle looks ridiculous. 38121
1126 simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adverb In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone Simply, he just fired you. 38100
1127 lee /liː/ noun A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind lee side, lee shore, lee helm 38047
1128 animal /ˈænəməl/ noun A multicellular organism of the kingdom Animalia that is usually mobile, with cells that are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing them from plants… Humans, like other animals, need air to breathe and food to eat. 38036
1129 billy /ˈbɪli/ noun A highwayman's club, billy club Let's get the billy and cook some beans. 37951
1130 shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ noun an instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon I often feel a shooting pain in my arm. 37914
1131 camp /ˈkeə̯mp/ noun An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other simple structures Go and camp the flag for the win. 37907
1132 guns /ɡʌnz/ noun Well-developed muscles of the upper arm, especially the biceps and triceps She has big guns. 37893
1133 medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ adjective Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine Do you have any medical experience? 37844
1134 discover /dɪˈskʌvɚ/ verb To find or learn something for the first time This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn. 37797
1135 shame /ˈʃeɪ̯m/ noun An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been… Don't you have any shame? 37793
1136 hoping /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/ adjective Filled with or inspiring hope I'm hoping the weather will be sunny tomorrow. 37769
1137 whom /hum/ pronoun As the object of a verb Whom did you ask? 37735
1138 bird /ˈbɝd/ noun An animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of… Ducks and sparrows are birds. 37711
1139 majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/ noun The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof the majesty of the Great Pyramids 37699
1140 famous /ˈfeɪ.məs/ adjective Well known Some people are only famous within their city. 37634
1141 asleep /əˈsliːp/ adjective In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting Never disturb a man asleep. 37535
1142 beauty /ˈbjuti/ noun The quality of being (especially visually) attractive, pleasing, fine or good-looking; comeliness It's the long weekend. Beauty! 37515
1143 driver /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ noun One who drives something Tipping your driver is optional but is much appreciated. 37474
1144 remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ verb To stay after others or other parts have been removed or otherwise disappeared The light remained red for two full minutes. 37450
1145 rain /ˈɹeɪn/ noun Condensed water falling from a cloud Bombs rained from the sky. 37417
1146 awful /ˈɔːfʊl/ adjective Very bad The smell of my socks is awful. 37405
1147 large /lɑɹd͡ʒ/ adjective Of considerable or relatively great size or extent One small coffee and two larges, please. 37373
1148 local /ˈloʊ.kl̩/ adjective From or in a nearby location We prefer local produce. 37344
1149 trick /ˈtɹɪk/ noun Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle They played a crude trick on the teacher. 37319
1150 goddamn /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ adjective Damned by God I don't give a goddamn. 37270
1151 discuss /dɪˈskʌs/ verb To converse or debate concerning a particular topic I don't wish to discuss this further. 37241
1152 stone /stoʊ̯n/ noun A hard earthen substance that can form rocks; especially, such substance when regarded as a building material She is one stone fox. 37203
1153 Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ noun used as a placeholder name for any woman, especially a young working-class woman Jane was not happy. 37198
1154 grace /ɡɹeɪs/ noun Charming, pleasing qualities He graced the room with his presence. 37180
1155 consider /kənˈsɪd.əɹ/ verb To think about seriously I considered the pie undercooked. 37165
1156 weekend /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ adjective Of, relating to or for the weekend We'll weekend at the beach. 37115
1157 wondering /ˈwʌndəɹɪŋ/ noun The mental activity by which one wonders; a query, puzzlement, etc I was just wondering. 37023
1158 lay /leɪ/ verb To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position The hen laid an egg. 36984
1159 plenty /ˈplɛnti/ adverb More than sufficiently This office is plenty big enough for our needs. 36941
1160 pants /pænts/ noun An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers I tore my pants. 36916
1161 sweetheart /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ noun A person who is always very kind John married his high-school sweetheart in 1981. 36907
1162 skin /skɪn/ noun The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human A wound eventually skins over. 36861
1163 excellent /ˈɛk.sə.lənt/ adjective Having excelled, having surpassed Bill and Ted had an excellent adventure last week in preparation for their history exam. 36849
1164 asshole /æshoʊl/ noun The anus Welcome to the Northeast, the asshole of America. 36844
1165 beach /ˈbiːt͡ʃ/ noun The shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly That beach should be punished! 36841
1166 faith /feɪθ/ noun A trust or confidence in the intentions or abilities of a person, object, or ideal from prior empirical evidence The Christian faith. 36815
1167 responsible /ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ adjective Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically He looks like a responsible guy. 36781
1168 military /ˈmɪlɪtɛɹi/ adjective Characteristic of members of the armed forces He spent six years in the military. 36733
1169 cheering /ˈt͡ʃɪɹɪŋ/ noun A cheer I heard you cheering. 36723
1170 opportunity /ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/ noun A chance for advancement, progress or profit Having a holiday is a great opportunity to relax. 36711
1171 common /ˈkɑmən/ adjective Mutual; shared by more than one Sharks are common in these waters. 36698
1172 bottom /ˈbɑ.təm/ noun The lowest part of anything I've never bottomed in my life. 36680
1173 German /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ noun A native or inhabitant of Germany; a person of German citizenship or nationality Her German husband has blond hair. 36610
1174 whoever /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun Who ever: an emphatic form of who Whoever thought up that stupid idea? 36535
1175 cook /kʊk/ verb To prepare food for eating, typically by heating it, combining it with other ingredients, seasoning it, preparing it for serving, etc Jesse, we need to cook. 36531
1176 papers /ˈpeɪpɚz/ noun Official documents or identification, as a passport He lost his papers while travelling and had a hard time getting home. 36502
1177 justice /ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ noun The state or characteristic of being just or fair Justice was served. 36481
1178 hall /hɔːl/ noun A corridor; a hallway The drinking fountain was out in the hall. 36354
1179 commander /kəˈmændɚ/ noun One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization He is Commander Joki. 36345
1180 drug /ˈdɹʌɡ/ noun A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose They're on drugs. 36316
1181 main /meɪn/ noun That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross His main got banned after his last post. 36292
1182 knife /ˈnaɪ̯f/ verb To cut with a knife The boat knifed through the water. 36197
1183 devil /ˈdɛvəl/ noun An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force What the devil is that? 36189
1184 necessary /ˈnɛs.əˌsɛ.ɹi/ adjective Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty It is absolutely necessary that you call and confirm your appointment. 36124
1185 although /ɔlˈðoʊ/ conjunction Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession Although it was very muddy, the football game went on. 36046
1186 princess /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ noun A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch Princess Grace was the Princess of Monaco. 36046
1187 lights /laɪts/ noun The lungs, now chiefly of an animal (being lighter than adjacent parts) He often gazes out at the distant lights across the bay. 36039
1188 flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adjective That flies or can fly Flying ferries are the watercraft of the future! 36023
1189 add /æd/ verb To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as… He adds rapidly. 36023
1190 lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ noun A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided Here endeth the first lesson. 36000
1191 dick /dɪk/ noun The penis Last weekend I did dick. 35996
1192 rose /ɹoʊz/ noun A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers Me after ignoring all bad reviews on a rose from Shein and it literally starts electrocuting my clih. 35942
1193 clearly /ˈklɪɚli/ adverb In a clear manner He enunciated every syllable clearly. 35837
1194 hat /hæt/ noun A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration We're both in the hat: let's hope we come up against each other. 35828
1195 agreed /əˈɡɹid/ adjective In harmony Totally agreed! 35752
1196 johnny /ˈd͡ʒɑn.i/ noun A condom Rise and shine, Johnny. 35735
1197 corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ noun The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal Welcome to our English corner. 35734
1198 code /koʊd/ noun A short textual designation, often with little relation to the item it represents The ASCII code of "A" is 65. 35711
1199 note /noʊ̯t/ noun A mark or token by which a thing may be known; a visible sign; a character; a distinctive mark or feature; a characteristic quality We noted his speech. 35701
1200 tommy /ˈtɑmi/ noun A British infantryman, especially one from World War I. Ellipsis of Tommy Atkins Tommy is a nice man. 35690
1201 due /djuː/ adjective Owed or owing When is your baby due? 35669
1202 apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/ verb To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter. 35587
1203 language /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/ noun A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication The language he used to talk to me was obscene. 35569
1204 stars /stɑɹz/ noun Outer space Who stars in it? 35549
1205 faster /ˈfæstɚ/ noun One who fasts, or voluntarily refrains from eating Try to go faster. 35547
1206 cars /ˈkɑɹz/ noun plural of car I had two cars. car 35472
1207 folks /foʊks/ noun The members of one's immediate family, especially one's parents My folks visit us at Christmas. 35431
1208 bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ noun Feces produced by a bull Anyone want to play a few hands of bullshit? 35397
1209 fellow /ˈfɛ.loʊ/ noun An animal which is a member of a breed or species, or a flock, herd, etc Rebecca and her fellow workers are to go on strike. 35335
1210 several /ˈsɛv.(ə.)ɹəl/ noun Each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual Several of the members were absent. 35232
1211 grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ noun Grandmother I want my grandma. 35216
1212 leader /ˈli.dɚ/ noun Any person who leads or directs Follow the leader. 35155
1213 suffer /ˈsʌfɚ/ verb To undergo hardship Many artists suffer before becoming famous. 35142
1214 restaurant /ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ noun An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter That Italian restaurant serves some of the best food I've ever had in my life. 35126
1215 east /iːst/ adjective Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward The sun rises in the east. 35109
1216 shouting /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/ noun An instance of loud or highly audible acclamation, clamor, crying or uproar Stop shouting at me! 35108
1217 blind /ˈblaɪ̯nd/ adjective Unable to see, or only partially able to see Authors are blind to their own defects. 35066
1218 ghost /ɡoʊst/ noun A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death He believes in ghosts. 35051
1219 cup /ˈkʌp/ noun A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle Pour the tea into the cup. 35016
1220 tight /taɪt/ adjective Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open Good night, sleep tight. 34972
1221 conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ noun Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking You need to improve conversation in foreign languages. 34935
1222 lies /laɪz/ adjective Great, wonderful That kebab was lies! 34827
1223 nor /nɔɹ/ conjunction A function word introducing each except the first term of a series, indicating none of them is true I am neither hungry nor thirsty. 34821
1224 pulled /pʊld/ adjective Of cooked meat, prepared by being torn into fine pieces I pulled a face. 34816
1225 hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ adjective Suspended The various hangings on that Christmas tree look nice. 34808
1226 speed /spiːd/ verb To go fast How does Usain Bolt run at that speed? 34794
1227 stories /ˈstɔɹ.iz/ noun plural of story I like love stories. story 34792
1228 health /ˈhɛlθ/ noun The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness My grampa still enjoys very good health. 34788
1229 advice /ədˈvaɪs/ noun An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful My kids never listen to advice. 34773
1230 uh-huh /ʌˈhʌ/ particle Yes; yeah Uh-huh, suuuuure. 34672
1231 murdered /ˈmɝ.dɚd/ adjective That has been murdered I murdered a god. 34599
1232 beyond /biˈ(j)ɑnd/ preposition Further away than No swimming beyond this point. 34595
1233 rule /ɹul/ noun A regulation, law, guideline My rule is to rise at six o'clock. 34517
1234 hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ adverb Barely, only just, almost not Hardly did I arrive when he left. 34482
1235 possibly /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/ adverb Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the… I couldn't possibly be there on time. 34442
1236 inspector /ɪnˈspɛk.tɚ/ noun A person employed to inspect something He is an inspector. 34442
1237 cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ noun Chiefly with a qualifying word: Any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a… Although we were cousins, we grew up like sisters. 34395
1238 trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ noun An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are That boy was a trial to his parents. 34375
1239 emergency /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ noun A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention Cardiac arrest is an emergency requiring medical attention. 34359
1240 ought /ɔt/ verb Indicating duty or obligation Do you think we ought to leave now? 34342
1241 somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adverb In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means This problem has to be tackled somehow. 34291
1242 account /əˈkaʊnt/ verb To estimate, consider (something to be as described) An account of a battle. 34088
1243 spoke /spoʊk/ noun A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim I spoke to Tom. 34035
1244 angel /ˈeɪ̯n.d͡ʒəl/ noun An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes Thanks for making me breakfast in bed, you little angel. 33922
1245 tape /teɪ̯p/ noun Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape Don’t fight the tape. 33904
1246 milk /mɪlk/ verb To express milk from (a mammal, especially a cow) The farmer milked his cows. 33863
1247 powerful /ˈpaʊɚfl̩/ adjective Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence a powerful theorem 33854
1248 post /poʊst/ noun A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost Post no bills. 33832
1249 weapons /ˈwɛpənz/ noun plural of weapon I have no weapons. weapon 33779
1250 practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ noun Repetition of an activity to improve a skill She ran a thriving medical practice. 33775
1251 manager /ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/ noun A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team a file manager; a task manager; Program Manager 33775
1252 pardon /ˈpɑɹdn̩/ verb To forgive (a person) I beg your pardon? 33755
1253 vote /voʊt/ noun A formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute The meal was voted a great success. 33737
1254 jake /dʒeɪk/ noun A juvenile male turkey Jake danced the tango. 33704
1255 national /ˈnæʃ.ə.nəl/ noun A subject of a nation Import tariffs were raised for the national interest. 33697
1256 career /kəˈɹɪɹ/ noun One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously or over a long period of time This scandal could ruin his career. 33682
1257 minister /ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ noun A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church He was newly appointed to be Minister of the Interior. 33653
1258 super /ˈsupɚ/ adjective Of excellent quality, superfine The party was super awesome. 33639
1259 biggest /ˈbɪɡ.ɪst/ noun Something that is bigger than all others in its class The Guinness Book of Records lists many biggests. 33564
1260 plays /pleɪz/ noun plural of play He plays it smart! play 33550
1261 natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/ adjective Existing in the nature of a person or thing; innate, not acquired or learned She died of natural causes. 33540
1262 dancing /ˈdæns.ɪŋ/ noun The activity of taking part in a dance I had fun dancing. 33491
1263 copy /ˈkɑpi/ noun The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original Do you copy? 33489
1264 plus /ˈplʌs/ verb To add; to subject to addition He is a plus factor. 33414
1265 cake /keɪk/ noun A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing His shoes are caked with mud. 33256
1266 refuse /ɹɪˈfjuz/ verb To decline (a request or demand) My request for a pay rise was refused. 33226
1267 freedom /ˈfɹi.dəm/ noun The state of being free People in our city enjoy many freedoms. 33196
1268 among /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things) He is among the few who completely understand the subject. 33190
1269 breath /bɹɛθ/ noun The act or process of breathing I took a deep breath and started the test. 33176
1270 operation /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ noun The method by which a device performs its function We run our operation from a storefront. 33161
1271 crew /kɹu/ noun A group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat, airplane, or spacecraft One crew died in the accident. 33113
1272 challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ noun An antagonization or instigation intended to convince a person to perform an action they otherwise would not New information challenged old hypotheses. 33099
1273 warn /woɹn/ verb To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially: To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc I phoned to warn him of the road closure. 33091
1274 market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ noun A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise, often periodic at a set time We plan to market an ecology model by next quarter. 33081
1275 meat /mit/ noun The flesh (muscle tissue) of a killed animal used as food He hit it right on the meat of the bat. 33050
1276 towards /tʊˈwɔɹdz/ adverb In the direction of something (indicated by context) I ran towards you. 33032
1277 bringing /ˈbɹɪŋɪŋ/ noun The act by which something is brought I'm not bringing it. 33020
1278 dropped /dɹɑpt/ adjective allowed to drop or fall I dropped a fork. 32997
1279 student /ˈstjuː.dn̩t/ noun A person who studies or learns about a particular subject student driver. 32987
1280 lied /liːd/ noun An art song, usually sung solo in German and accompanied on the piano He lied to me. 32979
1281 strength /ˈstɹeɪŋθ/ noun The quality or degree of being strong He had the strength of ten men. 32950
1282 size /saɪz/ noun The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is I don't think we have the red one in your size. 32841
1283 breathe /bɹið/ verb To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases Try not to breathe too much smoke. 32841
1284 color /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ noun The spectral composition of visible light Can this graph be 2-colored? 32837
1285 monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ noun A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or fictional kind Are you monstering that event? 32819
1286 loud /ˈlaʊ̯d/ adjective Of great intensity Turn that music down; it's too loud. 32757
1287 photo /ˈfəʊ̯.təʊ̯/ noun A photograph Always photoing exits. What are all these ways out but rehearsals for his own? 32757
1288 aw /ɔː/ noun An instance of aw Aw, that's too bad... 32746
1289 nearly /ˈnɪɹli/ adverb In close approximation; almost, virtually I nearly didn't go to work yesterday. 32730
1290 sight /saɪt/ noun The ability to see In their sight it was harmless. 32715
1291 greatest /ˈɡɹeɪ.tɪst/ adjective superlative form of great: most great Tom is the greatest. great 32692
1292 bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ noun A construction spanning a waterway, ravine, or valley from a height, allowing for the passage of vehicles, pedestrians, trains, etc The rope bridge crosses the river. 32588
1293 dressed /ˈdɹɛst/ adjective Having been subjected to a preparatory process or treatment; treated, prepared the girls were dressed in green; the shrimp sandwich dressed with lettuce and tomato is their top seller 32547
1294 arrested /əˈɹɛstɪd/ adjective Having been stopped or prevented from developing; terminated prematurely I will be arrested. 32506
1295 horrible /ˈhɔɹ.ɪ.bəl/ noun A thing that causes horror; a terrifying thing, particularly a prospective bad consequence asserted as likely to result from an act It was so horrible. 32492
1296 coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ noun A wheeled vehicle, generally pulled by a horse She has coached many opera stars. 32471
1297 planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ noun The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans My neighbours were going to build an extension but they didn't get planning. 32400
1298 checked /t͡ʃɛkt/ adjective Marked with a check mark He checked his watch for the third time. 32333
1299 breaking /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ noun The act by which something is broken Are you breaking up? 32321
1300 fantastic /fænˈtæs.tɪk/ adjective Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier) He told fantastic stories of dragons and goblins. 32288
1301 screams noun plural of scream He screams a lot. scream 32273
1302 ideas /aɪ̯ˈdi.əz/ noun plural of idea I'm out of ideas. idea 32182
1303 investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ noun The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination The case is still under investigation. 32178
1304 center /ˈsɛn.təː/ noun The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference He centered the heading of the document. 32146
1305 pack /pæk/ verb To make a pack of; to arrange closely and securely in a pack; hence, to place and arrange compactly as in a pack The ship had to sail round the pack of ice. 32110
1306 soldiers /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚz/ noun plural of soldier We had been soldiers. soldier 32098
1307 nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ noun Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning After my father had a stroke, every time he tried to talk, it sounded like nonsense. 32097
1308 project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ verb To extend beyond a surface The CEO is projecting the completion of the acquisition by April 2007. 32040
1309 training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ noun Action of the verb to train We had the training. 31973
1310 example /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/ noun Something that is representative of all such things in a group Nelson Mandela was an example for many to follow. 31952
1311 prepared /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ adjective Disposed, willing, ready (to do something) Are you prepared to testify in court? 31857
1312 science /ˈsaɪ.əns/ noun A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill My favorite subjects at school are science, mathematics, and history. 31833
1313 united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ adjective Joined into a single entity A united effort is needed to solve the problem. 31812
1314 travel /ˈtɹævəl/ noun The act of traveling; passage from place to place I’ve travelled the world. 31791
1315 incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ adjective Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief I had such an incredible slice of pizza last night that I simply can't think about anything else. 31786
1316 grandpa /ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/ noun grandfather My grandpa is sick. 31767
1317 paying /ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/ noun payment God is paying you. 31696
1318 character /ˈkæ.ɹɪk.tə/ noun A being involved in the action of a story; a persona That bloke is such a character. 31657
1319 teeth /ˈtiθ/ noun The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect She gives straight teeth. 31615
1320 criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ adjective Against the law; forbidden by law Printing such asinine opinions is criminal! 31574
1321 Chinese /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ adjective Of, from, or related to China, particularly now the People's Republic of China The Chinese have an incredible history. 31561
1322 truly /ˈtɹuːli/ adverb In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately You are truly silly. 31514
1323 honestly /ˈɒn.ɪst.li/ adverb In an honest manner He answered the questions honestly. 31501
1324 bro /ˈbɹoʊ̯/ noun Brother (a male sibling) Bro said he finna go off today! 31473
1325 bobby /ˈbɑbi/ noun A penis Bobby must go to bed by 7:30. 31434
1326 rob /ɹɑb/ verb To steal from, especially using force or violence The best way to rob a bank is to own one. 31416
1327 target /ˈtɑɹ.ɡɪt/ noun A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile He made a good target. 31415
1328 feed /fiːd/ verb To give (someone or something) food to eat Feed the dog every evening. 31409
1329 nurse /nɝs/ noun A person involved in providing direct care for the sick: Anyone performing this role, regardless of training or profession She nursed him back to health. 31406
1330 fake /feɪ̯k/ verb To make a counterfeit, to counterfeit, to forge, to falsify Which fur coat looks fake? 31355
1331 breathing /ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ adjective Having life; living; alive the breathings of the Holy Spirit 31306
1332 sweetie /ˈswi.ti/ noun A person who is much loved Can I have a box of sweeties for being a good boy? 31295
1333 numbers /ˈnʌmbɚz/ noun Many individuals as a group Numbers of people have visited the fair. 31285
1334 oil /ɔɪl/ noun Liquid fat Oil is found in countries such as Saudi Arabia and is transported all over the world. 31269
1335 suicide /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ noun The act of intentionally killing oneself The coach makes us run suicides at the end of each basketball practice. 31261
1336 whoo /wuː/ noun A "whoo" sound; the cry of an owl or similar Whoo! Today's practice is tough - much harder than usual. 31217
1337 perfectly /ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/ adverb With perfection Their performance was perfectly fine. 31201
1338 plant /plænt/ noun An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis, and typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a… My dad worked at the plant for 27 years. 31176
1339 forgotten /fɚˈɡɑ.tn̩/ adjective Of which knowledge has been lost; which is no longer remembered I have not forgotten. 31150
1340 original /əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/ adjective Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others This manuscript is the original. 31108
1341 papa /ˈpɑːpə/ noun Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father My papa said no. 31095
1342 onto /ˈɒn.tuː/ preposition Arriving upon or on top of (speaking of a physical or metaphorical movement) My cat just jumped onto the keyboard. 31052
1343 concerned /kənˈsɝnd/ adjective Showing concern The people concerned have been punished. 31047
1344 credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ noun Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust What do you mean my credit is no good? 31029
1345 ugh /ʌɣ/ interjection Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance Ugh! The bread in the pantry has gone moldy. 31008
1346 invited /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/ adjective Having been asked to attend I invited Tom in. 30993
1347 crash /ˈkɹæʃ/ verb To collide with something destructively; to fall or come down violently Nobody survived the plane crash. 30953
1348 research /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ verb To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently Agency and bank staff told the newspaper the ad researched well. 30907
1349 easier /ˈi.zi.ɚ/ adjective comparative form of easy: more easy Easier said than done! easy 30876
1350 view /vjuː/ noun The act of seeing or looking at something That video got a million views. 30874
1351 chair /t͡ʃɛɚ/ noun An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person I sat on my chair to have dinner. 30826
1352 strike /stɹaɪk/ verb To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate A tree strikes its roots deep. 30801
1353 fill /fɪl/ verb To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full My heart filled with joy. 30683
1354 rent /ˈɹɛnt/ noun A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property I am asking £300 a week rent. 30641
1355 condition /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ verb To subject to the process of acclimation Heat pumps condition the air on the first floor. 30624
1356 mountain /ˈmaʊn.t(ə)n/ noun An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of… There's still a mountain of work to do. 30565
1357 Dr noun Doctor, a title used before a doctor's name or surname (Dr Jane Doe, Dr Doe) I abuse Dr. Mabuse. 30549
1358 nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ adverb In no place We sat in traffic, going nowhere. 30470
1359 sheriff /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ noun (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties Tom is a sheriff. 30458
1360 turning /ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/ noun A turn or deviation from a straight course Take the second turning on the left. 30420
1361 brown /ˈbɹaʊ̯n/ noun A colour like that of chocolate or coffee i've just browned myself. 30395
1362 recognize /ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ verb To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing Slavery is widely recognized as immoral. 30366
1363 audience /ˈɔːdi.əns/ noun A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc She managed to get an audience with the Pope. 30335
1364 jealous /ˈd͡ʒɛl.əs/ adjective Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity She gave him a jealous look. 30274
1365 dump /dʌmp/ noun A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site The new XML dump is coming soon. 30248
1366 pretend /pɹəˈtɛnd/ verb To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance You don't have to pretend to like the soup. 30225
1367 society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ noun A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms Our global society develops in fits and starts. 30208
1368 shirt /ʃɜɹt/ noun An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, often with sleeves that cover some or all of the arms He went to the mall to find a decent shirt for his interview. 30183
1369 comfortable /ˈkʌm(p)f.tə.bəl/ adjective Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable The home team is ahead by a comfortable margin. 30156
1370 guest /ɡɛst/ noun A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another The guests were let in by the butler. 30128
1371 pieces /ˈpiːsɪz/ noun plural of piece It fell to pieces. piece 30122
1372 dry /ˈdɹaɪ̯/ adjective Free from or lacking moisture Dry alcohol is 200 proof. 30102
1373 female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ adjective Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it the female chromosome 29953
1374 ho /hoʊ/ noun A whore; a sexually promiscuous woman; in general use as a highly offensive term of abuse for a woman with connotations of loose sexuality heave-ho 29883
1375 cards /kɑɹdz/ noun Card games He's a fan of cards. 29871
1376 pray /pɹeɪ/ verb To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca. 29862
1377 unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ adverb Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event He unfortunately placed his hand on a loose brick. 29849
1378 suck /sʌk/ noun An instance of drawing something into one's lungs by inhaling or into one's mouth by suction The baby sucked (milk) on her bottle. 29804
1379 balls /bɔːlz/ noun Masculinity, particularly strength, courage, and force of will; chutzpah; brazenness Can you believe he can juggle six balls at once? 29799
1380 destroyed /dɪˈstɹɔɪd/ adjective Damaged beyond repair; ruined; wrecked; obliterated I had it destroyed. 29789
1381 ended /ˈɛndɪd/ adjective Having (a specified kind or number of) ends He ended up dead. 29775
1382 request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ noun Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence) The corporal requested reinforcements. 29766
1383 universe /ˈjunəˌvɝs/ noun The sum of everything that exists in the cosmos The universe wants you to succeed. 29765
1384 prepare /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ verb To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm We prepared for a bumpy ride. 29762
1385 opinion /əˈpɪn.jən/ noun A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing Every man is a fool in some man's opinion. 29749
1386 movies noun The cinema We are going to the movies for our anniversary. 29742
1387 soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ noun A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member She saw a soldier while collecting her baggage at the airport. 29719
1388 wash /wɑʃ/ noun The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid Waves wash the shore. 29707
1389 program /ˈpɹoʊ̯ˌɡɹæm/ noun A set of structured activities; a plan of action Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities. 29668
1390 heat /hit/ noun Thermal energy I'll heat up the water. 29645
1391 usual /ˈju.ʒuəl/ noun The typical state of something, or something that is typical We saw as many as usual. 29636
1392 ticket /ˈtɪk.ɪt/ noun A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc That's the ticket. 29625
1393 stolen /ˈstoʊ.ln̩/ adjective That has been stolen My bag was stolen. 29618
1394 prefer [pɹɪˈfɝ] verb To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better I prefer tea to coffee. 29606
1395 aware /əˈwɛɚ/ adjective Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty Stay aware! Don't let your guard down. 29598
1396 surely /ˈʃʊɹli/ adverb Without fail Surely, you must be joking. 29565
1397 male /meɪl/ adjective Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it male writers 29548
1398 base /beɪs/ noun Something from which other things extend; a foundation The logarithm to base 2 of 8 is 3. 29547
1399 lift /lɪft/ noun An act of lifting or raising Take the lift to the fourth floor. 29528
1400 lab /læːb/ noun A laboratory I dropped my mixture while doing my lab, so I had to start over. 29504
1401 command /kəˈmænd/ noun An order to do something The fort commanded the bay. 29479
1402 proof /pɹuf/ noun An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial I need proof of your unconditional love. Lend me some dough. 29430
1403 cream /kɹiːm/ noun The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder Take 100 ml of cream and 50 grams of sugar… 29378
1404 create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ verb To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:) You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red. 29323
1405 afford /əˈfoɹd/ verb To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually after an expression of ability, as… A good life affords consolation in old age. 29290
1406 depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ verb To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition we depend on the mailman to come at the usual time. 29285
1407 Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ noun The first day of the week in many religious traditions, and the seventh day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 standard; the Christian Sabbath; it… We met on Sunday. 29282
1408 total /ˈtoʊ.tl̩/ adjective Entire; relating to the whole of something He is a total failure. 29264
1409 dumb /dʌm/ adjective Stupid Brendan had the dumb job of moving boxes from one conveyor belt to another. 29229
1410 birth /bɜɹθ/ noun The process of childbearing; the beginning of life; the emergence of a human baby or other viviparous animal offspring from the mother's body into the… He was of noble birth, but fortune had not favored him. 29167
1411 created /kɹiˈeɪ̯t.ɪd/ adjective Brought into existence by making I have been created. 29134
1412 British [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] adjective Of Britain It's a British accent. 29069
1413 noise /ˈnoɪ̯z/ noun Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant The sudden noise made everyone jump. 29049
1414 nuts /nʌts/ adjective Insane, mad They want me to pay $5 for a banana? Nuts to that! 29037
1415 students /ˈstudn̩ts/ noun plural of student My students like me. student 29034
1416 birds /bɜɹdz/ noun plural of bird How do birds fly? bird 29028
1417 social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ noun A festive gathering to foster introductions Unemployment is a social problem. 28990
1418 brilliant /ˈbɹɪl.jənt/ adjective Shining brightly She is a brilliant scientist. 28972
1419 bodies /ˈbɑ.diz/ noun plural of body I saw some bodies. body 28945
1420 tie /taɪ/ noun A knot; a fastening Tie your shoes. 28920
1421 opened /ˈoʊpənd/ adjective Having undergone opening I opened an eye. 28868
1422 ours /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun Excluding the person(s) being addressed (exclusive ours) You can't take that! It's ours! 28853
1423 Mister [ˈmɪstɚ] noun With a surname You may sit here, mister. 28739
1424 ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adjective Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing He played an ugly trick on us. 28713
1425 switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ noun A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow Switch the light on. 28659
1426 focus /ˈfoʊ̯.kəs/ noun A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge I have to focus on my work. 28619
1427 drag /dɹæɡ/ noun Resistance of a fluid to something moving through it Drag the file into the window to open it. 28586
1428 opens /ˈoʊ.pənz/ noun plural of open Tom opens a box. open 28532
1429 draw /dɹɔː/ verb To pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner The draw is on Saturday. 28503
1430 purpose /ˈpɝpəs/ noun The end for which something is done, is made or exists What is the purpose of your visit? 28471
1431 letters /ˈlɛtɚz/ noun Literature (school subject) Any letters for me? 28465
1432 scare /skɛɚ/ noun A minor fright I don't scare easily. 28391
1433 rape /ˈɹeɪ̯p/ noun The act of forcing sex upon another person without their consent or against their will; originally coitus forced by a man on a woman, but now generally any sex… I will rape you. 28391
1434 opening /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ noun An act or instance of making or becoming open He slipped through an opening in the crowd. 28386
1435 bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ noun A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed John's not going to any of his top schools; he got a bullet from the last of them yesterday. 28377
1436 lately /ˈleɪt.li/ adverb Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since I'd lately returned from Japan. 28340
1437 season [ˈsi.zn̩] noun Each of the divisions of a year based on the prevailing weather: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter; or the rainy (monsoon) and dry season, depending on… The timber needs to be seasoned. 28290
1438 ends /ɛndz/ noun The area in close proximity to one's home; neighbourhood Don't come 'round my ends again, yeah? 28242
1439 joy /d͡ʒɔɪ/ noun A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good It is his joy to walk in the rain. 28200
1440 distance /ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s/ noun An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line The distance to Petersborough is thirty miles. 28199
1441 responsibility /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ noun The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable Responsibility is a heavy burden. 28183
1442 whenever /wəˈnɛvɚ/ conjunction At any time that Visit whenever you want to. 28151
1443 issue /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ noun The outflow of a bodily fluid, particularly (now rare) in abnormal amounts The road issues into the highway. 28140
1444 thousands /ˈθaʊzn̩dz/ noun plural of thousand Wow! Thousands of fish! thousand 27986
1445 process /ˈpɹɑ.sɛs/ noun A series of events leading to a result or product I didn't know she had a criminal record. That will take me a while to process. 27930
1446 sword /soɹd/ noun A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack He took out his sword and stabbed the man in the stomach. 27928
1447 shower /ˈʃoʊ.ɚ/ noun A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade); burst of hefty precipitation I’m going to have a shower. 27901
1448 weak /wi(ː)k/ adjective Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability The prosecution advanced a weak case. 27884
1449 lonely /ˈloʊnli/ adjective Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people I am so lonely. 27863
1450 happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/ noun The emotion of being happy; joy; elation Money can’t buy happiness. 27844
1451 desk /dɛsk/ noun A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… He sat at his desk for hours, trying to finish the report. 27820
1452 pool /pul/ noun A supply of resources We must pool our resources. 27818
1453 property /ˈpɹɒp.ə.ti/ noun Something that is owned Charm is his most endearing property. 27815
1454 forced /fɔɹst/ adjective Obtained forcefully, not naturally The forced labor went on for 14 years. 27813
1455 settle /ˈsɛtəl/ verb To conclude or resolve (something): To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order… The weather settled. 27798
1456 indistinct /ˌɪndɪsˈtɪŋkt/ adjective not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim indistinct sign 27777
1457 weight /weɪt/ noun The downwards force an object experiences due to gravity I prefer weights over machines. 27761
1458 received /ɹɪˈsiːvd/ adjective Generally accepted as correct or true I received a gift. 27728
1459 gang /ˈɡeɪ̯ŋ/ noun A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose The Gang of Four was led by Jiang Qing, the fourth wife of Mao Zedong. 27722
1460 bite /baɪt/ verb To cut into something by clamping the teeth The anchor bites. 27719
1461 Friday /ˈfɹaɪ.deɪ/ noun The sixth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fifth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; the Muslim Sabbath; it follows… Tomorrow's Thursday, but I have Friday and Saturday off, so really it's my Friday. 27696
1462 disappeared /dɪsəˈpɪɹd/ adjective Caused to disappear by someone, often for political reasons He disappeared at dawn. 27695
1463 interview /ˈɪn.(t)ɚ.vju/ noun Any face-to-face meeting, especially of an official or adversarial nature He interviewed the witness. 27692
1464 expecting /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/ adjective Of a woman, female animal, or couple, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant When is the new couple expecting? 27676
1465 kinda /ˈkaɪndə/ adverb Kind of; somewhat "Are you afraid of a little bit of rain?" "Kinda, yeah." 27662
1466 surgery /ˈsɝ.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ noun The act or process of medical intervention involving incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body; an instance of this process (a procedure) Surgery is often necessary to prevent cancer from spreading. 27630
1467 horses /ˈhoɹsɪz/ noun plural of horse I bet on horses. horse 27542
1468 mayor /ˈmeɪ̯.ɚ/ noun The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but… I ran for mayor. 27530
1469 babe /beɪb/ noun An attractive person, especially a young woman Hey, babe, how's about you and me getting together? 27518
1470 ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ adjective Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old an ancient city 27510
1471 handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ adjective Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly That is one handsome tree you've got there. 27462
1472 Saturday /ˈsæt.ɚ.deɪ/ noun The seventh day of the week in many religious traditions, and the sixth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; the Jewish Sabbath; it follows… See you on Saturday. 27434
1473 staff [stæf] noun A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking The company has taken on 1600 more highly-paid staff. 27397
1474 lines /laɪnz/ noun Words spoken by the actors I have yet to learn my lines. 27383
1475 unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ noun Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one The centimetre is a unit of length. 27376
1476 fan /fæn/ verb To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise I am a big fan of cricket. 27372
1477 gentleman [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] noun Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man Please escort this gentleman to the gentlemen's room. 27345
1478 introduce /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ verb To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else) Let me introduce you to my friends. 27302
1479 fate /feɪt/ noun The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events Accept your fate. 27299
1480 split /splɪt/ noun A crack or longitudinal fissure He has split his lip. 27273
1481 recently /ˈɹi.sənt.li/ adverb a short while ago I haven't been sleeping well recently. 27204
1482 expected /ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ adjective Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur The expected storm never arrived. 27140
1483 ordered /ˈoɹ.dɚd/ adjective In order, not messy, tidy I ordered a beer. 27127
1484 slowly /ˈsloʊli/ adverb At a slow pace He got up slowly. 27121
1485 alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ noun A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy The fire alarm is located high on the wall to prevent tampering. 27116
1486 member /ˈmɛmbɚ/ noun One who belongs to a group The I-beams were to become structural members of a pedestrian bridge. 27112
1487 signed /saɪnd/ adjective Having a signature; endorsed The signed check could be cashed. 27074
1488 Spanish /ˈspænɪʃ/ noun The people of Spain, collectively Spanish verbs 27061
1489 garden /ˈɡɑɹ.d(ə)n/ noun An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes 32 Windsor Gardens. 27044
1490 brave /bɹeɪv/ adjective Strong in the face of fear; courageous After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform. 26990
1491 pig /ˈpɪɡ/ noun Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus… The black sow pigged at seven this morning. 26989
1492 model /ˈmɒd.l̩/ noun A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion He was a model of eloquence and virtue. 26977
1493 freak /fɹik/ noun Someone or something that is markedly unusual or unpredictable Get your freak on. 26973
1494 finger /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ noun A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other… Gimme three fingers of bourbon. 26967
1495 medicine /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ noun A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug This medicine has fewer adverse effects than others in its drug class. 26958
1496 access /ˈækˌsɛs/ noun A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage The door provides access to the premises. 26937
1497 failed /feɪld/ adjective unsuccessful The government is unwilling to bail out the failed bank. 26879
1498 flat /ˈflæt/ noun An area of level ground (sometimes covered with shallow or tidal water) Your A string is flat. 26848
1499 easily /ˈi.zɪ.li/ adverb Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety I get distracted very easily. 26840
1500 based /beɪst/ verb Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon) That was a soundly based argument. 26829
1501 screw /ˈskɹu/ noun A simple machine, a helical inclined plane the sand screw 26824
1502 insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ adjective Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad an insane asylum 26788
1503 weather /ˈwɛðɚ/ verb To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects What's the weather like today? 26740
1504 fingers /ˈfɪŋɡɚz/ noun plural of finger My fingers are numb. finger 26736
1505 san /ˈsæn/ noun An Ancient Greek letter representing /s/ (uppercase Ϻ, lowercase ϻ), originally used in some dialects instead of sigma I go to San Pablo. 26690
1506 path [pʰæθ] noun A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians Use the network path \\Marketing\Files to find the documents you need. 26681
1507 soft /sɔft/ adjective Easily giving way under pressure There was a soft breeze blowing. 26642
1508 harm /hɑɹm/ noun Physical injury; hurt; damage I wish him no harm. 26574
1509 style /staɪl/ noun A tool with a sharp point used in engraving; a burin, a graver, a stylet, a stylus As a dancer, he has a lot of style. 26569
1510 community /k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ti/ noun A group sharing common characteristics, such as the same language, law, religion, or tradition Volunteering gave me a sense of community. 26540
1511 basically /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə.)li/ adverb In a fundamental, essential or basic manner I shouldn't have done it, basically. 26461
1512 signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ noun A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel I signalled my acquiescence with a nod. 26438
1513 nope /noʊp/ noun A negative reply, no Nope, not at all. 26427
1514 spare /spɛɚ/ noun The act of sparing; moderation; restraint I have no spare time. 26393
1515 speech /spiːt͡ʃ/ noun The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate He had a bad speech impediment. 26393
1516 covered /ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ adjective Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something) The hilltops are all covered in snow. 26386
1517 shake /ˈʃeɪk/ noun The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion She shook with grief. 26384
1518 claim /kleɪm/ verb To demand ownership of A fire claimed two homes. 26379
1519 loose /lus/ adjective Not fixed in place tightly or firmly The dog is loose again. 26356
1520 snow /snoʊ̯/ noun The partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes; also, the falling of such flakes; and the accumulation… It is snowing. It started to snow. 26308
1521 Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ noun A native or inhabitant of Russia Say it in Russian! 26288
1522 lake /leɪk/ noun A large, landlocked stretch of water or similar liquid a lake of wine 26265
1523 bright /ˈbɹaɪ̯t/ adjective Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant She has a bright future ahead. 26241
1524 roof /ɹuːf/ noun The external covering at the top of a building Let's go up to the roof. 26204
1525 sending /ˈsɛndɪŋ/ noun The act by which somebody or something is sent I'm sending it back. 26184
1526 paint /peɪnt/ verb To apply paint to I've been painting since I was a young child. 26174
1527 pal /pæl/ noun A friend, buddy, mate, cobber; someone to hang around with I want a pen pal. 26163
1528 naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ adjective Bare, not covered by clothing This is the naked truth. 26122
1529 sugar /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ noun A food consisting of small, sweet crystals, principally of sucrose, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used as sweetener and preservative Oh, sugar! 26110
1530 damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ verb To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction The storm did a lot of damage to the area. 26061
1531 silence /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ verb To make (someone or something) silent Silence the critics. 26053
1532 ed /ɛd/ noun edition Tom is a phys ed teacher. 26011
1533 success /səkˈsɛs/ noun The achievement of one's aim or goal Scholastically, he was a success. 25989
1534 wet /wɛt/ adjective Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water Water is wet. 25987
1535 nah [næː] interjection No Nah, I'd win. 25962
1536 amount /əˈmaʊnt/ noun The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English) The dogs need different amounts of food. 25945
1537 members /ˈmɛmbɚz/ noun plural of member We have many members. member 25937
1538 safety /ˈseɪfti/ noun The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty That was a poor safety from Higgins. 25861
1539 returned /ɹɪˈtɝnd/ adjective Bent back; angled He returned at six. 25860
1540 block /blɑk/ noun A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance The pipe was blocked by leaves. 25785
1541 fancy /ˈfæn.si/ noun The imagination This is a fancy shawl. 25771
1542 chef /ʃɛf/ noun The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household He got cheffed up proper. 25754
1543 contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ verb To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen Marriage is a contract. 25746
1544 dig /dɪɡ/ noun An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place They dug an eight-foot ditch along the side of the road. 25698
1545 chest /t͡ʃɛst/ noun A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid The clothes are kept in a chest. 25688
1546 good-bye noun Alternative form of goodbye Good-bye and be brave. 25685
1547 drinks /dɹɪŋks/ noun A short break in play to allow the players to have a drink, and for quick repairs to be made to equipment or the pitch He drinks a lot. 25643
1548 buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ adjective Placed in a grave at a burial She buried a dog. 25623
1549 trade /tɹeɪd/ noun The buying and selling of goods and services on a market Apple is trading at $200. 25560
1550 journey /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ noun A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage The journey to London takes two hours by train. 25518
1551 stomach /ˈstʌmək/ noun An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion I can't stomach her cooking. 25500
1552 changes /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪz/ noun plural of change We all want changes. change 25456
1553 thoughts /θɔts/ noun plural of thought I can read thoughts. thought 25436
1554 divorce /dɪˈvoɹs/ noun The legal dissolution of a marriage A ship captain can marry couples, but cannot divorce them. 25433
1555 funeral /ˈfju.nəɹ.əl/ noun A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased Many mourners turned up at the local artist's funeral to pay homage. 25423
1556 football /ˈfʊt.bɔːl/ noun A sport played on foot in which teams attempt to get a ball into a goal or zone defended by the other team The player kicked the football. 25398
1557 reality /ɹiˈæləti/ noun The state of being actual or real; realness The ultimate reality of life is that it ends in death. 25398
1558 theory /ˈθɪ.ɹi/ noun A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate A theory is consistent if it has a model. 25360
1559 ruined /ˈɹuɪnd/ adjective In a state of ruin; dilapidated I ruined it all. 25312
1560 gate /ˈɡeɪ̯t/ noun A doorlike structure outside a house The gate in front of the railroad crossing went up after the train had passed. 25308
1561 spread /spɹid/ noun The act of spreading He spread his newspaper on the table. 25291
1562 outta [ˈaʊɾə] preposition Out of I'm outta here! 25290
1563 Japanese /ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz/ noun A native or inhabitant of Japan Let’s go out to eat. I’m in the mood for Japanese. 25288
1564 sudden /ˈsʌd.ən/ adjective Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly The sudden drop in temperature left everyone cold and confused. 25262
1565 coat /ˈkoʊ̯t/ noun An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms When the dog shed its coat, it left hair all over the furniture and the carpet. 25261
1566 Sooner /ˈsunɚ/ noun A native or resident of the American state of Oklahoma I would sooner die than marry you! 25236
1567 cheese /t͡ʃiz/ noun A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk Say "cheese"! ... and there we are! 25222
1568 spring /ˈspɹɪŋ/ verb To move or burst forth He sprang the trap. 25184
1569 page /peɪd͡ʒ/ noun One of the many pieces of paper bound together within a book or similar document The book which he was reading had 213 pages. 25183
1570 ears /ɪɹz/ noun plural of ear I am all ears. ear 25168
1571 castle /ˈkɑːsəl/ noun A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or… ...to encastle, to Castle. 25150
1572 storm /stɔɹm/ verb Preceded by the dummy subject it: to have strong winds and usually lightning and thunder, and/or hail, rain, or snow Troops stormed the complex. 25143
1573 cos /kɑs/ noun Synonym of romaine lettuce, a long-leaved variety of lettuce 25116
1574 personally /ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/ adverb In a personal manner I'm really annoyed with her, personally. 25058
1575 artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ noun A person who creates art I am an artist. 25056
1576 hill [hɪɫ] noun An elevated landmass smaller than a mountain The park is sheltered from the wind by a hill to the east. 25054
1577 exciting /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ adjective Creating or producing excitement This is so exciting. 25052
1578 permission /pəɹˈmɪʃ.ən/ noun authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority) Sire, do I have your permission to execute this traitor? 24999
1579 expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adjective Having a high price or cost an unnecessarily expensive choice of algorithm 24978
1580 tickets /ˈtɪk.ɪts/ noun plural of ticket Did you get tickets to the game tonight? ticket 24973
1581 forest /ˈfɔɹəst/ noun A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods a forest of criticism 24943
1582 barely /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adverb By a small margin Yes, it is barely visible. 24909
1583 eggs /ɛɡz/ noun plural of egg Do you eat eggs? egg 24897
1584 regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ noun Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with… He regretted his words. 24846
1585 lover /ˈlʌvɚ/ noun One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse All right, my lover? 24842
1586 bread /bɹɛd/ noun A foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals My mother used to send me for the bread. 24828
1587 subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ noun The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the… I am a British subject. 24820
1588 legal /ˈli.ɡəl/ adjective Relating to the law or to lawyers If you have no legal move, but are not in check the game is a draw. 24785
1589 growing /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ noun Growth; increase The growing season here begins in March. 24779
1590 ill /ɪl/ adjective Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel He suffered from ill treatment. 24763
1591 mood /muːd/ noun A mental or emotional state, composure He's in a mood with me today. 24739
1592 owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ noun One who owns something The police recovered the stolen car and returned it to its owner. 24722
1593 beeping /ˈbiːpɪŋ/ noun An instance of beeping; a sound that beeps My robot won't stop beeping. 24670
1594 supply /səˈplaɪ/ verb To provide (something), to make (something) available for use Rivers are supplied by smaller streams. 24667
1595 points /pɔɪnts/ noun Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another I lost my points. 24659
1596 dating /ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/ noun A form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals with the aim of assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as… We met on a popular dating app. 24645
1597 loss /lɑs/ noun The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement We mourn his loss. 24625
1598 secretary /ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ noun A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work Ban Ki-Moon was a secretary general of the United Nations. 24623
1599 revenge /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ verb To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge Indifference is the sweetest revenge. 24565
1600 skill [skɪɫ] verb To set apart; separate Where did you pick up that skill? 24547
1601 likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adjective Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring not a very likely excuse. 24527
1602 connection /kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/ noun The act of connecting I have some connections in Lancashire. 24450
1603 assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ noun A person who assists or helps someone else an assistant surgeon 24449
1604 yelling noun The act of producing a yell Stop yelling at me. 24425
1605 painting /ˈpeɪ.nɪŋ/ noun An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings. 24401
1606 doctors /ˈdɑktɚz/ noun plural of doctor What do doctors do? doctor 24380
1607 rush /ɹʌʃ/ noun A sudden forward motion The rollercoaster gave me a rush. 24375
1608 foreign /ˈfɔɹɪn/ adjective Located outside a country or place, especially one's own He liked visiting foreign cities. 24370
1609 rough /ɹʌf/ adjective Not smooth; uneven Being a teenager nowadays can be rough. 24370
1610 murderer /ˈmɝdɚɚ/ noun A person who commits murder Tom is a murderer. 24363
1611 century /ˈsɛn.(t)ʃ(ə.)ɹi/ noun A period of one hundred consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which… That was his tenth professional century. 24363
1612 nights /naɪts/ adverb At night (during night-time, especially on a regular basis) I work nights, my brother only afternoons, and my son days. 24324
1613 pair /pɛɹ/ noun Two alike or identical things taken together; often followed by of Spouses should make a great pair. 24293
1614 runs /ɹʌnz/ noun Diarrhea/diarrhoea He missed several days of school because he had the runs. They think it was a Norovirus infection. 24284
1615 pocket /ˈpɒk.ɪt/ noun A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items I paid for it out of my own pocket. 24261
1616 farm /ˈfɑɹm/ noun A place where agricultural and similar activities take place, especially the growing of crops or the raising of livestock a render farm 24254
1617 matt /mæt/ adjective Alternative spelling of matte Dan roomed with Matt. 24245
1618 bike /baɪk/ verb To ride a bike I biked them the letters. 24233
1619 obvious /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ adjective Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory It was so obvious. 24230
1620 ate /eɪt/ noun An elder sister I ate a cat. 24218
1621 professional /pɹəˈfɛʃ.ə.nəl/ noun A person who belongs to a profession The doctor is very professional in his manner. 24205
1622 goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ noun The state or characteristic of being good Thank goodness that the war is over! 24190
1623 parts /pɑːɹts/ noun Intellectual ability or learning He was a man of great parts but little virtue. 24186
1624 cure /kjʊɹ/ noun A method, device or medication that restores good health Unaided nature cured him. 24179
1625 transfer /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ noun The act of conveying or removing something from one place, person or thing to another The title to land is transferred by deed. 24103
1626 university /ˌjunəˈvərsədi/ noun An institution of higher education that provides facilities for teaching, research, and the conferral of academic degrees across undergraduate, graduate, and… She's studying mathematics at university. 24079
1627 square /skwɛɹ/ noun A polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral 64 is the square of 8. 24077
1628 grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ noun A father of someone's parent Is he my grandfather? 24064
1629 genius /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ noun Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc She's a genius; she won a Nobel Prize at fifteen! 24032
1630 cases /ˈkeɪsɪz/ noun plural of case While the detective cases the joint, they'll get away. case 24023
1631 ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ verb To cause the fiscal ruin of; to bankrupt or drive out of business The monastery has fallen into ruin. 24008
1632 winter /ˈwɪntə/ noun Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as spanning either the period between the winter solstice to the spring equinox, or the months… There shall he learn, ere sixteen winters old, That … 24005
1633 tongue /tʌŋ/ noun The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from… He was speaking in his native tongue. 24001
1634 memories /ˈmɛm.(ə.)ɹiz/ noun plural of memory I have great memories. memory 24000
1635 da /dɑː/ noun Father You know that tune that goes "da da da di-dum di-dum"? 23954
1636 buying /ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/ noun The act of making a purchase I'm buying a CD. 23941
1637 cancer /ˈkænsɚ/ noun A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (often rapid) proliferation Tom is a Cancer. 23935
1638 clock /klɑk/ noun A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day When the clock says midnight. 23907
1639 ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ noun One of the large bodies of water separating the continents an ocean of difference 23905
1640 dna noun Alternative form of DNA He has a DNA lab. 23889
1641 liar /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ noun Someone who tells a lie; especially, a person who frequently lies Am I a liar? 23882
1642 tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ noun A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc The circuses have been touring Europe for the last few weeks. 23875
1643 thief /ˈθiːf/ noun One who carries out a theft He is a thief. 23870
1644 bleep /ˈbliːp/ noun A brief high-pitched sound, as from some electronic device What the bleep are you doing? 23861
1645 including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition Such as, among which; introducing one or more parts of the group or topic just mentioned All you have to do is to fill in the details, including your name and address and the amount you wish to give. 23813
1646 competition /ˌkɑm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ noun The action of competing The competition for this job is strong. 23805
1647 smith /smɪθ/ noun A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith I asked Mr Smith. 23799
1648 planned /plænd/ adjective Existing or designed according to a plan I planned for it. 23797
1649 boring /ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/ noun The act or process of boring holes; such practice as an area of expertise in manufacturing What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep. 23737
1650 victims /ˈvɪktɪmz/ noun plural of victim There are no victims. victim 23737
1651 bones /boʊnz/ noun A percussive folk musical instrument played as a pair in one hand, often made from bovine ribs All my bones hurt. 23635
1652 bless /blɛs/ verb To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify In some countries, priests bless farm animals on St. Anthony's Day. 23587
1653 knocking /ˈnɑkɪŋ/ noun An act in which something is knocked on, or the sound thus produced I heard you knocking. 23577
1654 bedroom /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ noun A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping Please don't enter my bedroom without knocking. 23542
1655 lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ verb To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down The river lowered as rapidly as it rose. 23529
1656 silver /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ noun A lustrous, white, metallic element, atomic number 47, atomic weight 107.87, symbol Ag a silver-voiced young girl 23523
1657 groaning /ˈɡɹoʊnɪŋ/ adjective That groans We sat down to a groaning table and feasted all evening. 23492
1658 madame /məˈdæm/ noun Alternative form of madam The Queen welcomed President and Madame De Gaulle. 23490
1659 defense /dɪˈfɛns/ noun The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury to come to someone's defense 23479
1660 results /ɹɪˈzʌlts/ noun plural of result The results are in. result 23478
1661 toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ noun A room, enclosed area or single-purpose building containing a fixture or fixtures used for urination and defecation; a bathroom or water closet Sorry, I was in the toilet. 23467
1662 event /ɪˈvɛnt/ noun An occurrence; something that happens In the event of strong wind… 23463
1663 complicated /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ adjective Difficult or convoluted It seems this complicated situation will not blow over soon. 23462
1664 shape /ˈʃeɪ̯p/ noun The status or condition of something Your head is a funny shape, rather oblong. 23460
1665 priest /ˈpɹiːst/ noun A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple The Shinto priest burnt incense for his ancestors. 23453
1666 royal /ˈɹɔɪ̯.əl/ noun A royal person; a member of a royal family Maharajah and the Sepoys pits a single royal amazon for white against a standard chess army for black. 23448
1667 cheap /ˈt͡ʃiːp/ adjective Low or reduced in price the algorithm is cheap to compute 23430
1668 romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ adjective Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person) Oh, flowers! You're such a romantic. 23427
1669 downstairs /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ adverb Down the stairs The lodger lives downstairs. 23403
1670 invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ verb To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something I invite you all to be seated. 23394
1671 fortune /ˈfoɹt͡ʃən/ noun Destiny, especially favorable Fortune favors the brave. 23379
1672 tears /tɪɹz/ noun plural of tear (“liquid from the eyes”) He was in tears. tear 23377
1673 avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ verb To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun I avoided the slap easily. 23374
1674 higher /ˈhaɪ.ɚ/ verb To make higher; to raise or increase in amount or quantity It's not higher math. 23354
1675 familiar /fəˈmɪl.jəɹ/ noun An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form Don’t be familiar with me, boy! 23348
1676 telephone /ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/ noun A telecommunication device which converts data or sounds (usually speech) into electrical signals which are then transmitted to enable two or more people to… string telephone tin can telephone 23343
1677 burning /ˈbɝnɪŋ/ adjective So hot as to seem to burn (something) The burnings continued all day. 23326
1678 filled /fɪld/ adjective Made full The whole building was filled with thick smoke. 23319
1679 airport /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ noun An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger… She met Sam and the others at the airport at 7:00 am. 23293
1680 grown /ɡɹoʊn/ adjective Covered by growth; overgrown What once was a farm was grown with trees. 23266
1681 giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ noun A mythical human or humanoid of very great size The retail giant is set to acquire two more struggling high-street chains. 23227
1682 insurance /ɪnˈʃʊɹ.əns/ noun A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event I only take insurance if the count is right. 23218
1683 period /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ noun A length of time I'm the GOAT, point blank period! 23158
1684 political /pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ adjective Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing The media alleged that the Federal Reserve chairman’s decision to cut rates before the election was political. 23126
1685 player /ˈpleɪ.ɚ/ noun One who plays any game or sport He is an avid Minecraft player. 23087
1686 secrets /ˈsiː.kɹɪts/ noun plural of secret We had no secrets. secret 23070
1687 repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ verb To do or say again (and again) Add 100, left 50. Repeat, over. 23036
1688 photos noun plural of photo I saw your photos. photo 23035
1689 statement /ˈsteɪtmənt/ noun A declaration or remark make a statement 22990
1690 deny /dəˈnaɪ/ verb To disallow or reject I deny that I was at the party. 22951
1691 china /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ noun Synonym of porcelain, a hard white translucent ceramic made from kaolin, now (chiefly US) sometimes distinguished in reference to tableware as fine or good… It's a china doll. 22926
1692 delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ adjective Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty The irony is delicious! 22901
1693 sacrifice /ˈsæk.ɹɪˌfaɪs/ noun Originally, the killing (and often burning) of a human being or an animal as an offering to a deity; later, also the offering of an object to a deity the sacrifice of one’s spare time in order to volunteer 22895
1694 particular /pɑrˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ adjective Specific; discrete; concrete He brought no particular news. 22890
1695 proper /ˈpɹɑpɚ/ adjective Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable Now that was a proper breakfast. 22889
1696 bath [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] noun A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub Do you prefer baths or showers? 22866
1697 site /saɪt/ noun The place where anything is fixed; situation; local position a site for a church 22834
1698 knowledge /ˈnɑ.lɪdʒ/ noun The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc A secretary should have a good knowledge of shorthand. 22822
1699 led /ˈlɛd/ adjective Under somebody's control or leadership She led me on. 22806
1700 guests /ɡɛsts/ noun plural of guest You are my guests. guest 22805
1701 celebrate /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/ verb To extol or honour in a solemn manner I was promoted today at work—let’s celebrate! 22764
1702 map /mæp/ noun A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features Map "volume down" to the F2 key. 22726
1703 horn /hɔɹn/ noun A hard growth of keratin that protrudes from the top of the head of certain animals, usually paired The shot was after the horn and therefore did not count. 22716
1704 eventually /ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ adverb In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks Eventually, all prime numbers are odd. 22679
1705 pity /ˈpɪt.i/ noun A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something What a pity about the band breaking up. I loved them! 22667
1706 ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adjective Feeling shame or guilt I was so ashamed. 22623
1707 assume /əˈsjuːm/ verb To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof He assumed an air of indifference. 22616
1708 glasses /ˈɡlæsɪz/ noun Spectacles, frames bearing two lenses worn in front of the eyes Get me my glasses. 22604
1709 rise /ɹaɪz/ verb To move upwards The rise of the tide. 22596
1710 fixed /fɪkst/ adjective Attached; affixed How are you fixed for money? 22575
1711 officers /ˈɔ.fɪ.sɚz/ noun plural of officer He shot the officers. officer 22496
1712 data /ˈdeɪtə/ noun A representation of information in a computer (as symbols, quantities, sound, images or videos) which is stored, processed or transmitted in the form of… Data can be sent through email. 22478
1713 carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ adverb With care; attentively, circumspectly He carefully avoided the subject all evening. 22477
1714 per /pɝ/ preposition For each Admission is £10 per person. 22472
1715 jury /ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ noun A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law jury mast 22389
1716 positive /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ adjective Included, present, characterized by affirmation He has a positive outlook on life. 22369
1717 attorney /əˈtɜɹni/ noun A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession Near-synonyms: agent, proxy, representative 22345
1718 direction /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ noun A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal),… Keep going in the same direction. 22341
1719 families noun plural of family We all have families. family 22338
1720 forces /ˈfɔɹ.sɪz/ noun Troops Let's unite our forces. 22284
1721 location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ noun A particular point or place in physical space Give me your location. 22282
1722 useless /ˈjus.ləs/ adjective Without use or the possibility to be used This fork's prongs are bent. It's useless now. 22228
1723 grant /ɡɹænt/ noun The act of granting or giving He was granted permission to attend the meeting. 22210
1724 saving /ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/ adjective That saves someone from damnation; redemptive The ship has made a saving voyage. 22196
1725 meal /ˈmiːl/ noun Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity Breakfast is the morning meal, lunch is the noon meal, and dinner, or supper, is the evening meal. 22145
1726 deliver /dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/ verb To set free from restraint or danger The hostage was delivered from her captors and thus preserved from any danger. 22124
1727 answers /ˈæn.sɚz/ noun plural of answer I want answers now. answer 22116
1728 changing /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ/ noun Change; alteration a changing world 22102
1729 temple /ˈtɛm.pl̩/ noun A house of worship, especially: A house of worship dedicated to a polytheistic faith My body is my temple. 22036
1730 scary /ˈskɛə.ɹi/ adjective Causing fear or anxiety The tiger's jaws were scary. 22035
1731 millions /ˈmɪljənz/ numeral plural of million Tom has made millions. million 22009
1732 regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ adjective Bound by religious rule; belonging to a monastic or religious order (often as opposed to secular) He made regular visits to go see his mother. 21961
1733 carrying /ˈkæɹi.ɪŋ/ noun Transportation carryings away of goods 21905
1734 perform /pɚˈfoɹm/ verb To do (something); to execute She will perform in the play. 21896
1735 official /əˈfɪʃəl/ adjective Of or about an office or public trust In most soccer games, there are three officials: the referee and two linesmen. 21871
1736 jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ noun A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length Cook the potatoes in their jackets. 21863
1737 grave /ɡɹeɪv/ noun An excavation in the earth as a place of burial They dug a grave. 21831
1738 chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ noun The act of one who chases another; a pursuit The rally chased the starter. 21830
1739 role /ɹoʊl/ noun A character or part played by a performer or actor What role does the wax in your earhole fulfill? 21813
1740 odd /ɑd/ adjective Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected I'm the odd one out. 21790
1741 sexy /ˈsɛksi/ adjective Having sex appeal; attractive She has a sexy voice! 21774
1742 faces /ˈfeɪsɪz/ noun plural of face We hid our faces. face 21771
1743 badly /ˈbæd.li/ adverb In a bad manner He's never badly. 21750
1744 tall /tɔl/ adjective Having great vertical extent (usually reckoned from the bottom of the feet to the very top of the head) when standing. (For instance, somebody with a height of… Do you have this in a tall? 21737
1745 confused /kənˈfjuzd/ adjective unable to think clearly or understand I am too confused! 21737
1746 affair /əˈfɛɹ/ noun Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public The house was a ramshackle affair. 21719
1747 television /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ noun An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound I have an old television in the study. 21718
1748 shock /ʃɔk/ noun A sudden, heavy impact The disaster shocked the world. 21717
1749 raised /ɹeɪzd/ adjective Embossed, in relief raised dough 21712
1750 pizza /ˈpi.tsə/ noun A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables He ate a whole pizza! 21677
1751 image /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ noun A visual or other representation of the external form of something in art The Bible forbids the worship of graven images. 21669
1752 clears noun A relatively strong, coarse flour that has only been sifted once Tom clears his throat. 21657
1753 golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ adjective Made of, or relating to, gold Under a golden sun. 21644
1754 watched /wɑt͡ʃt/ adjective Wearing a watch I watched Tom go. 21542
1755 committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/ adjective Obligated or locked in (often by a pledge) to some course of action I'm committed to walk(ing) at least 7 miles daily. 21517
1756 sexual /sɛk.ʃu.əl/ adjective Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes She's a very sexual woman. 21499
1757 wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ conjunction Regardless of the place in, at or to which You can sit wherever you like. 21483
1758 plate /ˈpleɪ̯t/ noun A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten I ate a plate of beans. 21466
1759 chocolate /ˈtʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/ noun A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans Chocolate is a very popular treat. 21440
1760 clever /ˈklɛv.ɚ/ adjective Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept With a clever lawyer, she could easily be acquitted. 21429
1761 hm interjection A shorter variant of hmm You wouldn't want to miss it, hm? 21429
1762 mercy /ˈmɝsi/ noun Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another Mercy! Look at the state of you! 21410
1763 shots /ʃɑts/ noun plural of shot I call the shots. shot 21399
1764 dealing /ˈdiːlɪŋ/ noun A business transaction I'm dealing with it. 21356
1765 trap [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] noun A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body They trapped north along the river. 21352
1766 charges /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɪz/ noun plural of charge I won't press charges. charge 21347
1767 bang /ˈbæŋ/ verb To make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something He banged the door shut. 21327
1768 poison /ˈpɔɪ.zən/ verb To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody) Gossip is a malicious poison. 21323
1769 butt /bʌt/ noun The buttocks or anus (used as a minced oath in idiomatic expressions; less objectionable than arse/ass) I can see your butt. 21314
1770 drove /dɹoʊv/ noun The herd being driven in a cattle (or other animal) drive; thus, a number of animals driven to market or new pastures; a group of livestock animals more… in droves 21309
1771 yourselves /jəˈsɛlvz/ pronoun Inflection of you (plural) used as the object of a verb or non-locative preposition in a clause whose subject is the same (the people addressed) Talk amongst yourselves. you 21282
1772 yellow /ˈjɛloʊ/ adjective Of a yellow hue He had a yellow laptop in his bag. 21226
1773 soup /sup/ noun Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food… Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup. 21202
1774 mystery /ˈmɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ noun Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown That man is a mystery. 21181
1775 picking /ˈpɪkɪŋ/ noun A gathering to pick fruit We went to a strawberry picking last June. 21173
1776 wound /ˈwaʊ̯nd/ noun An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult. 21144
1777 traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ noun Moving pedestrians or vehicles, or the flux or passage thereof It’s super traffic here in Manila. 21084
1778 courage /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ noun The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate He plucked up the courage to tell her how he felt. 21070
1779 hunt /hʌnt/ verb To find or search for an animal in the wild with the intention of killing the animal for its meat or for sport He was hunted from the parish. 21068
1780 Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ noun A person from India Have you ever tried Indian? 21049
1781 investigate [ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] verb To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information He was asked to investigate a robbery. 21043
1782 rat /ɹæt/ noun Any of the numerous members of several rodent families that usually have short limbs, a pointy snout, a long, hairless tail, and a body length greater than… He ratted on his coworker. 21042
1783 terms /tɝmz/ noun plural of term I fix the terms. term 21034
1784 Italian /ɪˈtæl.jən/ noun A person from Italy or of Italian descent Can I please get an Italian and a beer? Thank you! 21021
1785 checking /ˈt͡ʃɛkɪŋ/ noun The act of physically keeping an opposing player in check Withdraw $5000 from checking and put it into savings. 20978
1786 insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ verb To hold up a claim emphatically The defendant insisted on his innocence. 20977
1787 disease /dɪˈziz/ noun An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously… The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and their fruit withered. 20973
1788 council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ noun A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council) the First Council of Nicaea 20941
1789 appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ noun The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust They made an appointment to meet at six. 20930
1790 Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ noun The second day of the week in many religious traditions, and the first day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm. It follows Sunday and precedes… We've worked out the schedule for Easter week: we'll be shopping Monday. 20923
1791 crack /kɹæk/ noun A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material What's the crack? 20916
1792 threat /θɹɛt/ noun An expression of intent to injure or punish another Verifying and addressing actual threats is not paranoia. 20913
1793 jenny /ˈd͡ʒɛni/ noun A device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny) Jenny has a gun. 20899
1794 physical /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ adjective Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind, having to do with the material world Are you feeling any physical effects? 20898
1795 nation /ˈneɪʃən/ noun A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up… The Roma are a nation without a country. 20894
1796 source /sɔɹs/ noun The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired The main sources of the Euphrates River are the Karasu and Murat Rivers. 20892
1797 chose /t͡ʃoʊz/ noun A thing; personal property He chose a hat. 20888
1798 healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adjective Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder Her face had a healthy glow. 20853
1799 rick /ɹɪk/ verb To rattle, jingle, make a noise; to chatter No turning back now, rick: you are the property of the US government now. 20835
1800 kicked /kɪkt/ adjective Empty with nothing left to smoke but ash I kicked a ball. 20800
1801 disgusting /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ adjective Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful a disgusting waste of money 20786
1802 palace /ˈpælɪs/ noun Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system Where is the palace? 20785
1803 below /bɪˈloʊ/ preposition Lower in spatial position than Sudan is below Egypt. 20771
1804 shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ noun The process of buying goods or services, or searching for those suitable to buy Boston has good shopping. 20754
1805 neighborhood /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ noun The residential area near one's home He lives in my neighborhood. 20746
1806 describe [dɪˈskɹaɪ̯b] verb To represent in words The fungus was first described by a botanist. 20746
1807 march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ noun A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies the march of time 20744
1808 midnight [ˈmɪd̚ˌnɐɪt] noun The middle of the night: the sixth temporal hour, equidistant between sunset and sunrise Thanks to its sonar, the narwhal can remain active even at midnight, unhindered by the darkness. 20723
1809 piss /pɪs/ noun Urine I'm desperate for a piss! 20720
1810 advantage /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ noun Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end Having the faster car is of little advantage. 20711
1811 pure /pjʊɹ/ adjective Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied You’re pure busy. 20685
1812 aside /əˈsaɪd/ noun An incidental remark to a person next to one made discreetly but not in private, audible only to that person Move aside, please, so that these people can come through. 20677
1813 jerk /ˈd͡ʒɝk/ noun A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body Jerk chicken is a local favorite. 20633
1814 mail /meɪl/ noun A bag or wallet He decided to send his declaration by mail. 20627
1815 dawn /dɔːn/ noun The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise A new day dawns. 20598
1816 effect /ɪˈfɛkt/ noun The result or outcome of a cause I just bought a couple of great effects. 20595
1817 identify /aɪˈdɛn.(t)ə.faɪ/ verb To establish the identity of someone or something The Associated Press will not identify the suspect of the crime because he is a juvenile. 20594
1818 spell /spɛl/ verb To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word This spells trouble. 20592
1819 wood /wʊd/ noun The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel This table is made of wood. 20570
1820 screwed adjective Beset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; in imminent danger He screwed the boards together tightly. 20566
1821 enemies /ˈɛn.ə.miz/ noun plural of enemy I had no enemies. enemy 20563
1822 awake /əˈweɪk/ verb To become conscious after having slept They were awake to the possibility of a decline in sales. 20552
1823 chuckling noun An instance in which someone chuckles Rodrigo watched Rima chuckling. 20547
1824 vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure This year, we’re vacationing in Mexico. 20544
1825 violence /ˈvʌɪəl(ə)n(t)s/ noun Extreme force We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts. 20527
1826 grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ noun A mother of someone's parent Mary is a grandmother. 20515
1827 modern /ˈmɑ.dɚn/ adjective Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient He's a modern boy. 20496
1828 firm /fɜɹm/ verb To make firm or strong; fix securely It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands. 20482
1829 prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ noun The religious service appointed to this hour 3 is a prime. 20480
1830 heh noun The fifth letter of many Semitic alphabets (Phoenician 𐤄, Aramaic 𐡄, Hebrew ה, Syriac ܗ, Arabic ه, and others) Friend 2: Heh. 20476
1831 touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ adjective Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by) I was touched that he should remember my birthday. 20462
1832 talent /ˈtæl.ənt/ noun A marked natural ability or skill He has a real talent for drawing. 20450
1833 whore /hɔɚ/ verb To prostitute oneself Did you see him on that chat show, whoring his new book? 20444
1834 piano /piˈænoʊ/ verb To play the piano The piano in his house takes up a lot of space. 20426
1835 realise verb Non-Oxford British standard spelling of realize I do realise that. 20426
1836 license /ˈlaɪ.səns/ noun A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit I am licensed to practice law in this state. 20413
1837 cooking /ˈkʊkɪŋ/ noun The process of preparing food by using heat This tree bears cooking apples. 20410
1838 concern /kənˈsɝn/ noun That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie. 20376
1839 available /əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/ adjective Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose This is an available plea. 20347
1840 factory /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ noun A building or other place where manufacturing takes place History has shown that, even without cheap labor, factories run perfectly well. 20341
1841 value /ˈvæl.ju/ noun The quality that renders something desirable or valuable; worth I value his advice. 20324
1842 central /ˈsɛntɹ(ə)l/ adjective Being in the centre Where is Central Park? 20322
1843 union /ˈjuː.njən/ noun The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one Actors have to be union to get work here. 20316
1844 mirror /ˈmiɹɚ/ noun A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it He broke the mirror with the pickaxe. 20313
1845 studio /ˈstudi.oʊ/ noun An artist’s or photographer’s workshop or the room in which an artist works His studio was cramped when he began as an artist. 20312
1846 media /ˈmi.di.ə/ noun The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue Fighter pilots are depicted as cool in popular media like Top Gun. 20306
1847 wipe /waɪp/ verb To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.) Tom started to wipe his eyes. 20284
1848 taxi /ˈtæksi/ noun A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare I cabbed a package downtown in my father's taxi. 20268
1849 iron /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ noun A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical element having atomic… She had an iron will. 20252
1850 hearts /hɑɹts/ noun One of the four suits of playing cards, in red, marked with the symbol ♥ Our hearts are linked. 20232
1851 desire /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ verb To want; to wish for earnestly You’re my heart’s desire. 20229
1852 songs /sɔŋz/ noun plural of song I love her songs. song 20215
1853 monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ noun A member of the clade Simiiformes other than those in the clade Hominoidea containing apes, generally (but not universally) distinguished by small size, tails,… Chimpanzees are known to form bands to hunt and kill other monkeys. 20211
1854 pride /pɹaɪd/ noun A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc) He takes great pride in his work. 20205
1855 pills /pɪlz/ noun plural of pill I need my pills. pill 20181
1856 miracle /ˈmiɹ.ə.kəl/ noun An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin Many religious beliefs are based on miracles. 20179
1857 swim /swɪm/ verb To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means I'm going for a swim. 20171
1858 burned /ˈbɝnd/ adjective Damaged or consumed by heat, fire, oxidation, or similar process My car burned up. 20170
1859 smells noun plural of smell He smells of poo. smell 20103
1860 joking /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɪŋ/ noun The act of telling or engaging in jokes Twenty euros cover charge? You're joking me! 20073
1861 Christian /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ noun A believer in Christianity That’s very Christian of you. 20041
1862 bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ noun The flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel Internal bleeding is often difficult to detect and can lead to death in a short time. 20017
1863 hook /hʊk/ noun A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment The song's hook snared me. 20015
1864 beating /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ noun The action by which someone or something is beaten the beating of a drum 20006
1865 protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃn̩/ noun The process of keeping (something or someone) safe Raincoats give protection from rain. 19995
1866 treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ noun The process or manner of treating someone or something He’s been a naughty boy, so give him a good treatment. 19950
1867 ear /ˈɪɚ/ noun The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea This corn ears well. 19950
1868 metal /ˈmɛ.təl/ noun Any of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard,… Lead is a metal. 19938
1869 disappear /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ verb To vanish The Chinese government is well-known for disappearing particularly vocal political dissidents. 19933
1870 grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ adjective Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful I’m grateful that you helped me out. 19921
1871 extremely /ɪksˈtɹimli/ adverb To an extreme degree Tom is extremely fit. 19901
1872 treasure [ˈtɹɛʒɚ] noun A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc Oh, this ring is beautiful! I’ll treasure it forever. 19899
1873 rescue /ˈɹɛs.kju/ verb To save from any violence, danger or evil I rescued a set of antique dining chairs. 19892
1874 capable /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ adjective Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something She is capable and efficient. 19848
1875 passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ noun Death, dying; the end of something passing cars 19834
1876 chatter /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ noun Talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk They knitted and chattered the whole time. 19834
1877 result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ noun That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or… This measure will result in good or in evil. 19823
1878 suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ adjective Experiencing pain; characterized by suffering Am I suffering now? 19819
1879 governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə/ noun The chief executive officer of a first-level administrative division of a country Tom ran for governor. 19790
1880 Guards /ɡɑɹdz/ noun Any of several regiments in the Household Division of the British Army I bribed the guards. 19757
1881 louis /ˈluː.i/ noun Any gold or silver coin issued by the French kings from Louis XIII to Louis XVI and bearing their image on the obverse side, particularly the gold louis d'ors,… My name's not Louis. 19754
1882 text /tɛkst/ noun A writing consisting of multiple glyphs, characters, symbols or sentences Just text me when you get here. 19730
1883 literally /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹə.li/ adverb Without overstatement or understatement, or false or misleading words On 9/11 people were literally glued to their TV sets. 19728
1884 remove /ɹɪˈmuv/ verb To delete He removed the marbles from the bag. 19723
1885 becoming /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ adjective pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous; beautiful It is becoming scary. 19723
1886 performance [pɚˈfoɹ.məns] noun The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action We saw the whole ballet performance from the front row. 19713
1887 stronger /stɹɔŋɡɚ/ adjective comparative form of strong: more strong Compared to the previous semester, my grades now are a lot stronger. strong 19713
1888 rate /ɹeɪt/ noun The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another Postal rates here are low. 19700
1889 deeply /ˈdi(ː)pli/ adverb To a deep extent or degree; very greatly I deeply regret my behaviour. 19685
1890 scream /skɹiːm/ noun A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill. 19681
1891 desert /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ noun A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland Anyone found deserting will be punished. 19666
1892 vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ noun A conveyance: a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals kinetic kill vehicle 19664
1893 illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ adjective Contrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law This is illegal, you know! 19658
1894 throwing /ˈθɹoʊ.ɪŋ/ noun The act by which something is thrown I am throwing up. 19613
1895 unbelievable /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/ adjective Not to be believed His excuse seems rather unbelievable. 19591
1896 zero /ˈzɪɹoʊ/ noun The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero She showed zero respect. 19582
1897 dean /diːn/ noun A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or… dean of the House - the longest-serving member of a legislature 19581
1898 curious /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/ adjective Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying Young children are naturally curious about the world and everything in it. 19576
1899 candy /ˈkæn.di/ noun Crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar syrup Fruits preserved in sugar candy over time. 19571
1900 bone /boʊn/ noun A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates boning rod 19546
1901 tied /taɪd/ adjective Closely associated or connected As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another. 19530
1902 edge /ɛd͡ʒ/ noun The boundary line of a surface I have the edge on him. 19515
1903 load /loʊd/ noun A burden; a weight to be carried What a load! 19510
1904 ahh noun Alternative spelling of aah Ahh, it's dim sim time. 19459
1905 mountains /ˈmaʊn.tn̩z/ noun plural of mountain I love the mountains. mountain 19451
1906 boom /bum/ verb To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound Business was booming. 19432
1907 former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ noun Someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder Fifth-former. 19422
1908 holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ noun A day on which a religious event or secular celebration is traditionally observed Today is a Wiccan holiday! 19399
1909 riding /ˈɹaɪ.dɪŋ/ noun A path cut through woodland I'm riding with Tom. 19398
1910 produce /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ verb To bring forth, to yield, make, manufacture, or otherwise generate highly produced sound 19387
1911 scoffs noun plural of scoff scoff 19383
1912 hundreds /ˈhʌn.dɹədz/ noun plural of hundred The infected number in the hundreds hundred 19379
1913 motherfucker /mʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ noun An extremely contemptible, vicious or mean person War is a motherfucker. 19379
1914 sue /sjuː/ verb To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action I plan to sue you for everything you have. 19375
1915 bags /bæɡz/ verb To reserve for oneself Bags I sit in the front seat! 19374
1916 stealing /ˈstiːlɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to steal, theft Stealing is a crime. 19327
1917 remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ noun The body or any of its matter that are left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse We'll go ahead, while she remains here. 19299
1918 decent /ˈdi.sənt/ adjective Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them. 19294
1919 issues /ˈɪʃ(j)uz/ noun plural of issue He has anger issues. issue 19278
1920 tip /tɪp/ noun The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc. 19263
1921 fail /feɪl/ verb To be unsuccessful The truck failed to start. 19258
1922 pissed /pɪst/ adjective Drunk I pissed on him. 19247
1923 penny /ˈpɛni/ noun In the United Kingdom, a unit of currency worth ¹⁄₁₀₀ of a pound sterling, or a copper coin worth this amount. Abbreviation: p You got pennied! Down it, fresher. 19236
1924 friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ noun The condition of being friends Friendship is a lie. 19225
1925 replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ verb To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back I replaced my car with a newer model. 19225
1926 desperate /ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹɪt/ adjective In dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire I hadn't eaten in two days and was desperate for food. 19211
1927 flower /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ noun A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual… This plant flowers in June. 19199
1928 dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ adjective Of or relating to the drama a dramatic view of the Alps 19189
1929 solve /sɒlv/ verb To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out to solve a murder to solve a crime 19166
1930 theme /θiːm/ noun A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic We themed the birthday party around superheroes. 19163
1931 properly /ˈpɹɑpɚli/ adverb In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably Does she think the repairs have been properly done? 19152
1932 dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ noun In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a lizard-like body, often a… Napoleon already warned of the awakening of the Dragon. 19123
1933 mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ adverb Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole They're mostly good people, although they have made a few mistakes. 19116
1934 chuck /t͡ʃʌk/ verb To playfully give a light touch, stroke, tap, etc., to someone, especially under the chin She gave him an affectionate chuck under the chin. 19107
1935 directly /dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/ adverb In a direct manner; in a straight line or course It's directly across the street. 19104
1936 surface /ˈsɜː.fɪs/ noun The external boundary of an object or body The crew surfaced the road with bitumen. 19100
1937 false /fɔls/ adjective Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect The student received a failing grade for circling every true and false on her quiz. 19075
1938 cast /kæst/ verb To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea He’s in the cast of Oliver. 19073
1939 junior /ˈd͡ʒuniɚ/ adjective Low in rank; having a subordinate role, job, or situation He uses the leverage of seniority with the more junior employees. 19055
1940 hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ noun The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc a hunting rifle with a high-powered scope 19043
1941 silent /ˈsaɪ̯lənt/ adjective Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet My phone was on silent. 19042
1942 thou /ðaʊ/ verb To address (a person) using the pronoun thou, especially as an expression of contempt or familiarity We just wanted to take off a few thou, which we easily did with fine sandpaper. 19007
1943 egg /ɛɡ/ noun An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… The angry demonstrators egged the riot police. 19000
1944 punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ verb To strike with one's fist The tornado is finally losing its punch. 18951
1945 woke /woʊk/ adjective Awake: conscious and not asleep I woke you up. 18947
1946 intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ noun The capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend… intelligence quotient 18945
1947 borrow /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ verb To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it This putt has a big left-to right borrow on it. 18900
1948 winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ noun The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition a winning formula, strategy, etc. 18898
1949 popular /ˈpɑ.pjə.lɚ/ adjective Common among the general public; generally accepted How popular is Tom? 18896
1950 escaped /ɪˈskeɪpt/ adjective Having escaped, especially from prison or another place of confinement People are being warned not to approach the escaped prisoner. 18891
1951 witch /wɪt͡ʃ/ noun A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events, particularly one with malicious… Tom is a witch. 18890
1952 convinced /kənˈvɪnst/ adjective In a state of believing, especially from evidence but not necessarily We convinced him with our skillful arguments and supporting evidence. 18875
1953 announcer /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ noun One who makes announcements radio announcer 18839
1954 champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ noun A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise Alternative forms: champaine, champain 18824
1955 dust /dʌst/ noun Fine, dry particles of matter found in the air and covering the surface of objects, typically consisting of soil lifted up by the wind, pollen, hair, fiber… Dusting always makes me cough. 18820
1956 someday adverb Sometime; at some unspecified time in the future We all die someday. 18800
1957 fallen /ˈfɔlən/ adjective Having dropped by the force of gravity a fallen woman 18795
1958 stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ noun A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance Truth is stranger than fiction. 18791
1959 presence /ˈpɹɛzəns/ noun The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand Bob never said anything about it in my presence. 18788
1960 tear /tɛɹ/ verb To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate My dress has torn. 18766
1961 internet /ˈɪn.(t)əɹˌnɛt/ noun Internet access or connection; internet connectivity Do you have internet at your place? My internet is down and I want to check my email. 18765
1962 monsieur /məˈsjʊə(ɹ)/ noun A man, especially a French gentleman "And for monsieur?" "A veal stew!" 18763
1963 therefore /ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/ adverb Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated I've been explicitly forbidden to leave and therefore must stay longer. 18733
1964 technology /tɛkˈnɑ.lə.dʒi/ noun The combined application of science and art in practical ways in industry, as for example in designing new machines We went to the trade show to see the latest technology on display. 18679
1965 tires /ˈtaɪ̯ɚz/ noun plural of tire I need new tires. tire 18678
1966 toast /toʊst/ noun Bread that has been toasted (cooked lightly by browning) I toasted my feet by the fire. 18638
1967 wise /waɪz/ verb To instruct Storing extra food for the winter was a wise decision. 18634
1968 notes /noʊts/ noun plural of note I read my notes. note 18614
1969 smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ noun The act or process of emitting smoke Smoking can lead to lung cancer. 18610
1970 hank /ˈheɪ̯ŋk/ noun A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope Bob and Hank are duking it out in the alley behind the bar. 18609
1971 wolf /wʊlf/ noun Canis lupus; the largest wild member of the canine subfamily They toiled hard to keep the wolf from the door. 18566
1972 precious /ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/ adjective Of high value or worth There is precious little we can do. 18562
1973 coast /koʊst/ verb To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power The rocky coast of Maine has few beaches. 18547
1974 treated /ˈtɹiːtɪd/ adjective Subject to treatment or an action I treated Tom well. 18542
1975 material /məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/ noun A basic matter (as metal, wood, plastic, fiber, etc.) from which the whole or the greater part of something physical (as a machine, tool, building, fabric,… This is the most material fact in this lawsuit. 18538
1976 uniform /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ adjective Unvarying; all the same Ziri has a uniform. 18533
1977 hated /ˈheɪtɪd/ adjective Disliked; odious; reviled much-hated 18529
1978 considered /kənˈsɪdɚd/ adjective Having been carefully thought out; maturely reflected upon It is my considered opinion that the accused is innocent. 18518
1979 rice /ɹaɪs/ noun Cereal plants, Oryza sativa of the grass family whose seeds are used as food I ate the rice. 18503
1980 exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ noun An act of exchanging or trading All in all, it was an even exchange. 18494
1981 steps /stɛps/ noun a course followed by a person in walking or as walking He clumped up the steps. 18492
1982 convince /kənˈvɪns/ verb To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence I wouldn't have or do something, unless I'm convinced that it's good. 18445
1983 beast /biːst/ noun Any four-footed land mammal Language is what separates man and beast. 18414
1984 cow /kaʊ/ noun An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved The only meat I eat is cow. 18392
1985 signs /saɪnz/ noun plural of sign She signs her name slowly, but clearly. sign 18381
1986 cab /kæb/ noun A compartment at the front of a truck or train for the driver a cab ride 18379
1987 hung /ˈhʌŋ/ adjective Suspended by hanging hung parliament 18378
1988 ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ noun A person having immediate jurisdiction in a given case of ecclesiastical law, such as the bishop within a diocese He looked so ordinary, I never thought he'd be capable of murder. 18352
1989 successful /səkˈsɛs.fəl/ adjective Resulting in success; assuring or promoting success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise 18352
1990 eve /iːv/ noun The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as Christmas Eve She died on the eve of her 100th birthday. 18346
1991 mistakes /mɪˈsteɪks/ noun plural of mistake I made no mistakes. mistake 18340
1992 chattering noun A noise that chatters Tom can't stop chattering. 18327
1993 brains /bɹeɪnz/ noun The substance of a brain, as a material or foodstuff Who's the brains behind this operation? 18320
1994 japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ noun A hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt I live in Japan. 18308
1995 creature /ˈkɹi.tʃɚ/ noun A living being, such as an animal, monster, or alien insects and other creatures 18303
1996 fourth /fɔɹθ/ noun The person or thing in the fourth position Ziri came in fourth. 18301
1997 separate /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ verb To divide (a thing) into separate parts Separate the articles from the headings. 18291
1998 cleaning /ˈkliːnɪŋ/ noun The process of making something clean; a freeing from filth or dirt Sami is cleaning up. 18286
1999 shift /ˈʃɪft/ noun A movement to do something, a beginning How can I shift a grass stain? 18253
2000 exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ adjective Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect He paid the exact debt. 18213
2001 goal /ɡoʊl/ noun A result that one is attempting to achieve He hit the goal 20 yards away. 18194
2002 expert /ˈɛk.spɜɹt/ adjective Extraordinary capable or knowledgeable My cousin is an expert pianist. 18181
2003 direct /daɪˈɹɛkt/ adjective Proceeding without deviation or interruption He directed me to the left-hand road. 18122
2004 score /skoɹ/ noun The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game Pelé scores again! 18120
2005 row /ˈɹoʊ/ noun A line of objects, often regularly spaced, such as seats in a theatre, vegetable plants in a garden, etc The boat rows easily. 18117
2006 twenty /ˈtwɛnti/ [-ɛɾ̃i] noun The numbers twenty (20) to twenty-nine (29) What’s your twenty, good buddy? 18112
2007 receive /ɹɪˈsiv/ verb To be given, sent, or paid something He received many presents for his birthday. 18100
2008 series /ˈsɪɹ.iz/ noun A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other I enjoyed the third series of Friends. 18098
2009 section /ˈsɛkʃən/ noun A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something The horn section is the group of symphonic musicians who play the French horn. 18094
2010 pilot /ˈpaɪ̯.lət/ noun A person who steers a ship, a helmsman The pilot plant showed the need for major process changes. 18070
2011 darkness /ˈdɑɹk.nɪs/ noun The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light Out of the darkness came some flickers of light. 18029
2012 Thy /ˈðaɪ̯/ determiner Honorific alternative letter-case form of thy, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context Hallowed be thy name. 18023
2013 sale /seːl/ noun An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit He celebrated after the sale of company. 18014
2014 destiny /ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/ noun That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will Death is the destiny of all mortal men. 18000
2015 spoken /ˈspoʊ.kən/ adjective Expressed in speech soft-spoken 17993
2016 armed /ɑɹmd/ adjective Equipped, especially with a weapon nuclear-armed 17960
2017 rare /ɹɛɚ/ adjective Very uncommon; scarce Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable. 17927
2018 grade [ɡɹeɪd] noun A rating He got a good grade on the test. 17882
2019 juice /d͡ʒus/ noun A liquid made from plant, especially fruit I’d like two orange juices please. 17879
2020 wide /waɪd/ adjective Having a large physical extent from side to side He was wide awake. 17850
2021 tower /ˈtaʊɚ/ noun A tall, narrow structure (significantly taller than it is wide, either standing alone or forming part of a larger structure The office block towered into the sky. 17842
2022 solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ noun A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances The only solution is new regulations. 17830
2023 schedule /ˈskɛd͡ʒ.ʊl/ noun A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to… I am scheduled for classes next month. 17817
2024 explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ noun A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding I saw an explosion. 17799
2025 wheel /ˈwiːl/ noun A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines The vulture wheeled above us. 17795
2026 cigarette /ˈsɪɡəɹɛt/ noun A small cigar consisting of tobacco or another substance, wrapped up in a thin roll with paper, intended for smoking Could someone cigarette me? 17794
2027 fruit /fɹut/ noun A product of fertilization in a plant, specifically He spent his retirement enjoying the fruits of his labour. 17773
2028 range /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ noun A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc We sell a wide range of cars. 17758
2029 button /ˈbʌtən/ noun A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener The coat will not button. 17747
2030 reports /ɹɪˈpɔɹts/ noun plural of report He reports to me. report 17743
2031 prisoner /ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ noun A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence I'm a prisoner of your love. 17740
2032 stab /stæb/ verb To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger If you stab him in the heart he won't live long enough to retaliate. 17731
2033 pie /paɪ/ noun A type of pastry that consists of an outer crust and a filling. (Savory pies are more popular in the UK and sweet pies are more popular in the US, so "pie"… I'd like to see someone pie the chairman of the board. 17716
2034 effort /ˈɛf.ɚt/ noun The work involved in performing an activity; exertion Although he didn't win any medals, Johnson's effort at the Olympics won over many fans. 17715
2035 youth /juθ/ noun The quality or state of being young Her youth and beauty attracted him to her. 17703
2036 pot /pɑt/ noun A flat-bottomed vessel (usually metal) used for cooking food, possibly excluding saucepans (see usage notes) No one's interested. You need to sweeten the pot. 17692
2037 eaten /ˈiː.tn̩/ adjective Having been consumed by eating Have I eaten it? 17689
2038 gain /ɡeɪn/ verb To acquire possession of I’ve been gaining. 17677
2039 knees /niːz/ noun plural of knee I bent my knees. knee 17671
2040 garage /ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ noun A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items We garaged the convertible during the monsoon months. 17652
2041 parking /ˈpɑɹ.kɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to park Parking in central London can be very difficult. 17645
2042 ambulance /ˈæmbjᵿl(ə)n(t)s/ noun An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital I need an ambulance. 17637
2043 staring /ˈstɛɹɪŋ/ adjective Shining; vivid, garish Near-synonym: gazing 17630
2044 chances /ˈt͡ʃænsɪz/ noun plural of chance I like my chances. chance 17624
2045 circumstances /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/ noun plural of circumstance What were the circumstances? circumstance 17621
2046 sin /ˈsɪn/ noun A violation of divine will or religious law No movie is without sin. 17617
2047 progress /ˈpɹɑ.ɡɹɛs/ noun Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time Societies progress unevenly. 17605
2048 unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/ adjective Not usual, out of the ordinary His behavior was unusual in that it was considered childish for a man of his age. 17603
2049 county /ˈkaʊn(t)i/ noun An administrative or geographical region of various countries, including Bhutan, Canada, China, Croatia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania,… traditional county 17598
2050 stairs /ˈstɛɹz/ noun A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors There're two cats at the top of the stairs. 17597
2051 campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ noun A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal His campaign for Hampshire was very good. 17583
2052 vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ noun The sense or ability of sight He had a vision of the Virgin Mary. 17563
2053 reporter /ɹɪˈpoɹ.tɚ/ noun Someone or something that reports The reporters of important security bugs may be paid a bounty by the software developer. 17553
2054 equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ noun The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition The sports shop sells different kits of famous clubs, and equipment from all kind of sports. 17536
2055 compare /kəmˈpɛɚ/ verb To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it… You can't compare my problems and yours. 17523
2056 joey /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.i/ noun The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc Shane is a model for Joey. 17518
2057 mass /mæs/ noun A quantity of matter cohering so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of… The masses are revolting. 17516
2058 alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ noun A person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration principles alien to our religion 17513
2059 trapped adjective Caught in a trap I'm trapped in here. 17495
2060 route /ɹut/ noun A course or way which is traveled or passed We live near the bus route. 17472
2061 defend /dɪˈfɛnd/ verb To ward off attacks against (something or someone) The teams strategy was to defend but score runs as well for the first 20 overs. 17469
2062 trace /tɹeɪs/ noun An act of tracing There are traces of chocolate around your lips. 17465
2063 nasty /ˈnæs.ti/ adjective Dirty, filthy Sami is so nasty. 17464
2064 tests /tɛsts/ noun plural of test I failed the tests. test 17462
2065 magazine /ˌmæɡəˈziːn/ noun A nonacademic, periodical publication which consists of articles by multiple writers on some broad topic or theme The cruiser blew up when a shell hit its magazine. 17461
2066 rocks /ɹɑks/ noun Money Baseball rocks! 17459
2067 rude /ɹud/ adjective Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous Karen broke up with Fred because he was often rude to her. 17432
2068 searching /ˈsɜɹt͡ʃɪŋ/ adjective Thorough a searching gaze; searching criticism 17430
2069 clue /kluː/ noun Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion Smith, clue Jones in on what's been happening. 17430
2070 connected /kəˈnɛktɪd/ adjective Having favorable rapport with a powerful entity Are we all connected? 17429
2071 merry /ˈmɛ.ɹi/ adjective Jolly and full of high spirits; happy We had a very merry Christmas. 17407
2072 zone /zoʊn/ noun Any given region or area of the world This area was zoned for industrial use. 17386
2073 senior /ˈsinjɚ/ noun An old person He was four years her senior. 17374
2074 closing /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ noun The act by which something is closed I'd like to add some closing words. 17372
2075 freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ verb Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature The lake froze solid. 17372
2076 emperor /ˈɛmp(ə)ɹɚ/ noun The male monarch or ruler of an empire The Investiture Controversy was a conflict between the Emperor and the Pope. 17360
2077 recover /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ verb To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal) I was hurt, but I knew I’d recover, given time. 17358
2078 incident /ˈɪnsɪdənt/ adjective Arising as the result of an event, inherent No major hazards incident to this job. 17339
2079 snake /sneɪk/ noun Any of the suborder Serpentes of legless reptiles with long, thin bodies and fork-shaped tongues Gem’s a snake for Kamale, man. 17335
2080 lily /ˈlɪli/ noun Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species My name is Lily. 17324
2081 interrupt /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ verb To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking The interrupt caused the packet handler routine to run. 17324
2082 actor /ˈæk.tɚ/ noun Someone or something that takes part in some action; a doer, an agent He is an actor. 17318
2083 newspaper /ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚ/ noun A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality… She newspapered one end of the room before painting the bookcase. 17312
2084 sentence [ˈsɛn.tn̩(t)s] noun The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime The judge declared a sentence of death by hanging for the infamous child rapist. 17312
2085 leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ adjective Providing guidance or direction Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth. 17295
2086 friendly /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ adjective Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character He gave a friendly smile. 17294
2087 chosen /ˈt͡ʃoʊ.zən/ adjective picked; selected Only a few chosen participants were allowed entry. 17293
2088 engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ adjective Having agreed to marry a particular person (one's fiancé or fiancée) or each other I tried calling, but she (or her phone) was engaged. 17285
2089 charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ adjective Pleasant, charismatic He's a charming man. 17277
2090 spending /ˈspɛndɪŋ/ noun gerund of spend, expenditure excessive spendings spend 17255
2091 learning /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ noun An act in which something is learned I'm learning to ride a unicycle. 17252
2092 spy /spaɪ/ verb To act as a spy I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here. 17251
2093 sharp /ʃɑɹp/ adjective Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded This grapefruit is especially sharp. 17246
2094 shadow /ˈʃædoʊ̯/ noun A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object I lived in her shadow my whole life. 17240
2095 warrant /ˈwɔɹənt/ noun Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior That tree is going to fall, I’ll warrant. 17239
2096 elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/ noun Anything that raises or uplifts I took the elevator. 17231
2097 kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ noun A realm having a king or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign the kingdom of thought 17231
2098 squad /ˈskwɑd/ noun A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members He assembled a squad of ten to take on the assassin. 17220
2099 shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ noun The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck He shouldered me out of my own band. 17198
2100 wave /weɪv/ verb To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely Jones waves at strike one. 17194
2101 highness /ˈhaɪnəs/ noun The state of being high Where is her royal highness? 17174
2102 kinds /kaɪndz/ noun plural of kind How many kinds are there? kind 17172
2103 fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ noun The act of catching fish We had a good day's fishing at the weekend. 17170
2104 sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adverb At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future It happened sometime yesterday. 17142
2105 attitude /ˈætɪˌtud/ noun The position of the body or way of carrying oneself You've got a nice attitude today. 17122
2106 sucks /sʌks/ noun plural of suck Sucks to be you. suck 17110
2107 negative /ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/ adjective Not positive or neutral; bad; undesirable; unfavourable negative detection of. 17091
2108 require /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ verb To demand, to insist upon (having); to call for authoritatively It is required (of me) that I give evidence in court. 17088
2109 screen /ˈskɹiːn/ noun A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous Jones caught the foul up against the screen. 17070
2110 workers /ˈwɝ.kɚz/ noun plural of worker We need more workers. worker 17054
2111 bored /bɔɹd/ adjective Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do He was feeling bored so he decided to play Minecraft. 17028
2112 similar /ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/ adjective Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable My new car is quite similar to my old one, except it has a bit more space in the back. 17016
2113 beeps /biːps/ noun plural of beep My cellphone beeps if the battery is running low. beep 16989
2114 chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ noun A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal My bike needs a chain. 16978
2115 bull /bʊl/ noun An adult male, specifically: An adult male of domesticated cattle or oxen. Specifically, one that is uncastrated He bulled his way in. 16952
2116 gasping noun The act by which one gasps Boris woke up gasping. 16948
2117 fully /ˈfʊli/ adverb In a full manner; without lack or defect; completely, entirely it was fully four hours before we arrived home. 16943
2118 robin /ˈɹɑ.bɪn/ noun A European robin, Erithacus rubecula My name is Robin. 16921
2119 collect /ˈkɑlɪkt/ verb To gather together; amass I had to call collect. 16907
2120 gorgeous /ˈɡoɹd͡ʒəs/ adjective Sumptuously dressed The sunsets in Hawaii are gorgeous. 16895
2121 Morgan /ˈmɔɹɡən/ noun A horse of a compact breed from Vermont; named for Justin Morgan, owner of the stud from which the breed originated Samara Morgan never sleeps. 16891
2122 passion /ˈpæʃən/ noun A true desire sustained or prolonged We share a passion for books. 16878
2123 writer /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ noun A person who writes, or produces literary work; an author can refer to themselves as "the writer" I met some of my favourite authors at the writers' convention. 16877
2124 empire /ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɹ/ noun A political state, often a monarchy, that has achieved a much greater current size than its initial size by conquering surrounding territories, cities or… the Russian empire 16875
2125 international /ˌɪn.(t)ɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ adjective Between or among nations The atmosphere is an international resource. 16875
2126 curse /kɝs/ noun A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane It is a curse. 16867
2127 leads /lɛdz/ noun plural of lead Who leads the chorus? lead 16844
2128 id /ɪd/ noun The unconscious impulsive component of the personality in the Freudian psychoanalytic model His ID was fake. 16835
2129 estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ noun The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person an estate diamond; estate jewelry 16813
2130 customers /ˈkʌstəmɚz/ noun plural of customer I like my customers. customer 16788
2131 gunshot /ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/ noun The act of discharging a firearm I heard a gunshot. 16763
2132 device /dɪˈvaɪs/ noun Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one Near-synonyms: equipment, tool, machine 16734
2133 troops /tɹuːps/ noun Military personnel in uniform There were 10,000 troops in Iraq. 16729
2134 hug /hʌɡ/ verb To cling closely together Billy hugged Danny until he felt better. 16724
2135 design /dɪˈzaɪn/ noun A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem To be hateful of the truth by design. 16691
2136 movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ noun Physical motion between points in space I saw a movement in that grass on the hill. 16686
2137 thunder /ˈθʌndɚ/ noun The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt Thunder cracked overhead. 16685
2138 object /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ noun A thing that has physical existence but is not alive Money is no object to him. 16680
2139 loser /luzɚ/ noun A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive That guy is a born loser! 16663
2140 pen /pɛn/ noun A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks He has a sharp pen. 16656
2141 sobbing /ˈsɑbɪŋ/ noun Act of one who sobs; a crying or weeping a sobbing child 16648
2142 politics /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ noun A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement He made a career out of politics. 16636
2143 despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ noun Evil feeling; malice, spite, annoyance Despite being a near-mirror image my of right, my left hand is terrible at these stuff. 16632
2144 alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ noun Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH) Alcohol is a drug. 16625
2145 climb /ˈklaɪ̯m/ verb To traverse a slope or contour, either upwards (ascending) or downwards (descending) Prices climbed steeply. 16614
2146 clients noun plural of client I adore my clients. client 16613
2147 conference /ˈkɑn.f(ə.)ɹəns/ noun The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views He is in conference. 16610
2148 provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ verb To make a living; earn money for necessities provide against disaster. 16609
2149 seek /ˈsiːk/ verb To try to find; to look for; to search for I seek wisdom. 16595
2150 witnesses /ˈwɪt.nə.sɪz/ noun plural of witness Who are the witnesses? witness 16584
2151 earn /ɝn/ verb To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work My CD earns me six percent! 16558
2152 trash /tɹæʃ/ noun Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse The burglars trashed the house. 16555
2153 valley /ˈvæli/ noun An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it The Indus River valley was the site of an ancient civilization. 16540
2154 fashion /ˈfæʃən/ noun A current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons Check out the latest in fashion. 16521
2155 episode /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ noun A discrete but connected event, situation, or period within a broader sequence, narrative, or life course I can't wait till next week’s episode. 16500
2156 prize /ˈpɹaɪ̯z/ noun That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power He was a prize fool. 16489
2157 previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ adverb At an earlier time; already The discovery of a previously unknown species had taken place nearly two years previously. 16487
2158 represent /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt/ verb To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify A dove is often used to represent peace. 16478
2159 sports /spɔːɹts/ noun Synonym of sport (“the class of physical activies; athletics”) Do you do sports? 16468
2160 debt /ˈdɛt/ noun An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another I am in your debt. 16464
2161 wishes /ˈwɪʃɪz/ noun plural of wish He wishes to eat. wish 16453
2162 wire /ˈwaɪɚ/ noun Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die That wire powers the lamp. 16416
2163 thee /ðiː/ verb To address (a person) using the pronoun thee Have at thee, coward! 16410
2164 circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ noun A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center) Vultures circled overhead. 16410
2165 approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ verb To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh The deadline is fast approaching. 16374
2166 stock /stɑk/ noun A store or supply He gave me a stock answer. 16373
2167 facts /ˈfækts/ noun plural of fact I want the facts. fact 16365
2168 percent /pɚˈsɛnt/ noun A percentage, a proportion (especially per hundred) only a small percent attain the top ranks 16352
2169 normally /ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ adverb Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time He was abnormally agitated, she only normally so. 16348
2170 tail /ˈteɪ̯l/ noun The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to their posterior and near the anus or cloaca Tail that car! 16347
2171 education /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment He has had a classical education. 16326
2172 bravo /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ noun A hired soldier; an assassin; a desperado Bravo, you have done a brilliant job! 16320
2173 library /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹ.i/ noun An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various… You can check out a bandsaw from the tool library. 16307
2174 wings /wɪŋz/ noun A type of scuba harness with an attached buoyancy compensation device: see wikipedia:Backplate and wing Near-synonym: head wings 16298
2175 growling noun A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises The growling dog frightened him. 16293
2176 thrown /θɹoʊn/ adjective Launched by throwing a thrown weapon 16290
2177 tank /ˈteɪ̯ŋk/ noun A closed container for liquids or gases The propane is stored in these tanks. 16273
2178 exhale /ˌɛksˈheɪ̯l/ verb To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out The sun exhales the moisture of the earth. 16267
2179 authority /əˈθɔɹədi/ noun Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right Respect my authority! 16265
2180 current /ˈkʌɹənt/ noun The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid current bill 16251
2181 failure /ˈfeɪ.ljəɹ/ noun State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success heart failure 16251
2182 nightmare /ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ noun A very unpleasant or frightening dream I had a nightmare that I tried to run but could neither move nor breathe. 16248
2183 hitting /ˈhɪtɪŋ/ noun A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object The batter's hitting improved with practice. 16244
2184 glory /ˈɡloɹi/ noun Great beauty and splendor Glory be to God. 16221
2185 studying /ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to study I am studying now. 16217
2186 agency /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/ noun The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power moral agency 16192
2187 apple /ˈæpəl/ noun The fruit of the tree Malus domestica, chiefly with a green, red, or yellow skin, cultivated in temperate climates for cidermaking, cooking, and eating custard apple rose apple thorn apple 16192
2188 border /ˈbɔɹ.dɚ/ noun The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions Denmark borders Germany to the south. 16172
2189 rope /ɹoʊp/ noun Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line The cowboy roped the calf. 16159
2190 duck /dʌk/ noun Any of certain aquatic birds of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet, distinguished from swans and geese by generally being smaller and… Ay up duck, ow'a'tha? 16153
2191 reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ noun What somebody or something is known for The new manager has a reputation for being a stickler for details. 16145
2192 confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ noun Self-assurance He entered the ring with confidence. 16138
2193 yard /ˈjɑɹd/ noun A unit of length equal to 3 feet in the US customary and British imperial systems of measurement, equal to precisely 0.9144 m since 1959 (US) or 1963 (UK) I need to hedge a yard of yen. 16138
2194 beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ adjective Much loved, dearly loved I love the beloved. 16136
2195 lack /læk/ verb To be without, not to have, to need, to require My life lacks excitement. 16112
2196 actual /ˈækʃuəl/ adjective relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical Bravo Six Actual, this is Charlie One. Come in, over. 16107
2197 films /fɪlmz/ noun plural of film I like old films. film 16089
2198 mental /ˈmɛn.təl/ adjective Occurring or experienced in the mind mental acuity 16088
2199 salt /sɑlt/ noun A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a food ingredient, seasoning, condiment, and preservative The brine begins to salt. 16079
2200 flesh /flɛʃ/ noun The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat They live by flesh. 16064
2201 secure /səˈkjʊɹ/ adjective Free from attack or danger; protected Just when victory seemed secure, they let it slip from their grasp. 16048
2202 highly /ˈhaɪli/ adverb In a high or esteemed manner He spoke highly of you. 16045
2203 federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ noun A federal agent or (chiefly law-enforcement) official federal theology 16026
2204 sand /sænd/ noun Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in… The Canadian tar sands are a promising source of oil. 16019
2205 emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ adjective Of or relating to the emotions She’s an emotional person. 16018
2206 setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ noun The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario the setting sun 16012
2207 nothin pronoun Contraction of nothing 15992
2208 senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ noun A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate, as, for instance, the legislatures of the United States and Canada Lukas killed a Senator. 15992
2209 services /ˈsɝ.vɪ.sɪz/ noun That which is produced, then traded, bought or sold, then finally consumed and consists of an action or work There's a services in 10 miles. 15982
2210 robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ noun The act or practice of robbing bank robbery 15978
2211 hates /heɪts/ noun plural of hate For quotations using this term, see Citations:hates. hate 15968
2212 fed /ˈfɛd/ noun A federal government officer or official Salmon were becoming scarce in the river until the feds stepped in. 15965
2213 reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ noun Something of value given in return for an act Why are you rewarding that bad behaviour? 15944
2214 theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ noun A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on I worked in theater for twenty-five years. 15940
2215 commit /kəˈmɪt/ verb To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto Commit these numbers to memory. 15921
2216 entirely /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/ adverb To the full or entire extent I'm entirely to blame. 15891
2217 extraordinary /ɪksˈtɹɔːrdɪn(ə)ɹi/ adjective Out of the ordinary; exceptional; unusual an extraordinary poet 15889
2218 ships /ʃɪps/ noun plural of ship She saw two ships. ship 15878
2219 increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ verb (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten The Moon increases. 15875
2220 opposite /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/ noun A person or thing that is importantly (substantively) different from someone or something else "Up" is the opposite of "down". 15870
2221 parties /ˈpɑɹtiz/ noun plural of party He parties too much. party 15865
2222 stands /stændz/ noun plural of stand Tom stands up for us. stand 15856
2223 chat /ˈt͡ʃæt/ noun Informal conversation Do you want to chat online later? 15812
2224 events /ɪˈvɛnts/ noun plural of event He loves sports events. event 15804
2225 mummy /ˈmʌm.i/ noun An embalmed human or non-human animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American… Are you my mummy? 15781
2226 bay /ˈbeɪ̯/ noun An opening in a wall, especially between two columns This hotel has a great view across the bay. 15777
2227 slip /ˈslɪp/ noun An act or instance of slipping He took a screamer at slip. 15773
2228 disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/ adjective Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down After all his anticipation, the trip left him deeply disappointed. 15771
2229 settled /ˈsɛtl̩d/ adjective Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest It took me a while to feel settled after I moved to this big city. 15766
2230 alert /əˈlɝt/ noun An alarm an airborne alert; ground alert 15747
2231 pink /ˈpɪŋk/ noun A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers My new dress is a wonderful shade of pink. 15742
2232 accepted /əkˈsɛp.tɪd/ adjective Generally approved, believed, or recognized For quotations using this term, see Citations:accepted. 15736
2233 background /ˈbæk.(ɡ)ɹaʊnd/ noun One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past There was tons of noise in the background. 15730
2234 garbage /ˈɡɑɹ.bɪd͡ʒ/ noun Food waste material of any kind This machine translation is garbage. 15709
2235 panic /ˈpeə̯nɪk/ verb To cause (someone) to feel panic (“overwhelming fear or fright”); also, to frighten (someone) into acting hastily He's in a panic. 15707
2236 belt /ˈbɛlt/ noun A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing He was really belting along. 15707
2237 blowing /ˈbloʊ.ɪŋ/ noun The act of one who blows, or that which blows the blowings of a trumpet 15705
2238 agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ noun An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct He nodded his agreement. 15659
2239 pushing /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/ adjective That pushes forward; pressing, driving We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd. 15648
2240 ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ noun The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power She has an uncanny ability to defuse conflict. 15648
2241 tiger /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ noun Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia Coordinate term: tigress 15646
2242 whispering /ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/ noun Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor Why are we whispering? 15642
2243 culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ noun The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation I'm headed to the lab to make sure my cell culture hasn't died. 15640
2244 saint /seɪnt/ noun A deceased person whom a church or another religious group has officially recognised as especially holy or godly; one eminent for piety and virtue Dorothy Day was a living saint. 15618
2245 task /tæsk/ noun A piece of work done as part of one’s duties The user killed the frozen task. 15600
2246 solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ adjective That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma I prefer solids over paisleys. 15581
2247 doll /dɑl/ noun A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy Won't you be a doll and fetch me a glass of water? 15579
2248 intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ verb To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon He intends to go to university. 15570
2249 district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ noun An administrative division of an area A county districted for voting purposes. 15566
2250 pa /pɑː/ noun Father, papa Hey, Pa, I'd like you to meet my friend. 15566
2251 gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ verb Of a horse, pack animal, etc.: to move forward; go faster; or turn in a direction away from the driver, typically to the right Mush, huskies. Now, gee! Gee! 15564
2252 custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ noun The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children The mother gained custody of the children. 15562
2253 ignore /ɪɡˈnoɹ/ verb To deliberately not listen or pay attention to A problem ignored is a problem doubled. 15550
2254 naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ adverb In a natural manner Boys are naturally aggressive. 15531
2255 useful /ˈjusfəl/ adjective Having a practical or beneficial use That’s a very useful tool for gardeners. 15524
2256 attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ verb To try It was worth the attempt. 15516
2257 abandoned /əˈbæn.dənd/ adjective Having given oneself up to vice; immoral; extremely wicked, or sinning without restraint; irreclaimably wicked They explored an abandoned factory on the edge of town. 15502
2258 cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to cut How many different cuttings can this movie undergo? 15498
2259 guarantee /ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ noun Anything that assures a certain outcome The long sunny days guarantee a good crop. 15493
2260 barking /ˈbɑɹkɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to bark A dog is barking. 15493
2261 gather /ˈɡæðɚ/ verb To collect normally separate things Be careful not to stretch or gather your knitting. 15484
2262 policy /ˈpɒl.ə.si/ noun A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an… Your insurance policy covers fire and theft only. 15482
2263 violent /ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ adjective Involving extreme force or motion A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree. 15464
2264 maid /meɪd/ noun An adult or adolescent female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant). (In feudal times this could be anyone from a high-ranking assistant to a low-ranking… He has a maid. 15457
2265 embarrassing /ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to embarrass; embarrassment Am I embarrassing you? 15455
2266 childhood /ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/ noun The state of being a child My childhood was good. 15445
2267 wasting /ˈweɪstɪŋ/ noun Gradual deterioration or wasting away muscular wastings 15434
2268 bow /ˈboʊ̯/ noun A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows I'll never bow to that tyrant. 15423
2269 chick /t͡ʃɪk/ noun A young bird Near-synonyms: nestling, fledgling 15412
2270 disaster /dɪˈzɑːs.təː/ noun An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent… People would suffer disasters when society's morality degenerates. 15366
2271 revolution /ˌɹɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/ noun A political upheaval in a government or state characterized by great change The revolution had completely transformed the monarchy into a republic. 15350
2272 online /ˈɒnlaɪn/ adjective Of a generator or power plant: connected to the grid He works online. 15339
2273 demon /ˈdiː.mən/ noun An evil being resident in or working for Hell; a devil He’s a demon at the card tables. 15328
2274 heavily /ˈhɛvɪli/ adverb With a great weight He drank heavily. 15326
2275 coincidence /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ noun The property of being coincident, occurring at the same time or place It is sheer coincidence that the cartoon resembles the local politician. 15318
2276 thin /ˈθɪn/ adjective Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite Water is thinner than honey. 15296
2277 terrific adjective Very strong or intense; excessive, tremendous I say! She's a terrific tennis player. 15296
2278 crown /kɹaʊ̯n/ noun A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem “Crown me!” I said, as I moved my checker to the back row. 15281
2279 identity /aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/ noun Sameness, identicalness; the quality or fact of (several specified things) being the same This nation has a strong identity. 15281
2280 virgin /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ noun A person who has never had sexual intercourse, or (uncommonly) an animal that has never mated The virgin lands of the Americas were awaiting the Europeans. 15276
2281 impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adjective Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress an impressive movie 15272
2282 no-one pronoun Alternative form of no one No-one had a clue 15212
2283 potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adjective Existing in possibility, not in actuality Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician. 15193
2284 guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ noun A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick) The band is looking for a new guitar player. 15191
2285 committee /kəˈmɪt.i/ noun A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols My uncle is on the committee. 15152
2286 dozen /ˈdʌzən/ noun A set of twelve I ordered two dozen doughnuts. 15139
2287 delivery /dɪˈlɪv.(ə.)ɹi/ noun The act of conveying something The delivery was painful. 15137
2288 advance /ədˈvæns/ verb To help the progress of (something); to further The scouts found a site for an advance base. 15126
2289 quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ adverb Producing little or no noise Shut the door quietly. 15115
2290 teaching /ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ noun Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority I have found a teaching job. 15100
2291 hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ noun One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman The hunter becomes the hunted. 15097
2292 latest /ˈleɪ.tɪst/ noun The most recent thing, particularly information or news Have you heard the latest? 15091
2293 hurting noun A sensation that hurts Am I hurting you? 15089
2294 swing /ˈswɪŋ/ verb To rotate about an off-centre fixed point A ship swings with the tide. 15079
2295 capital /ˈkæpɪtəl/ noun Money and wealth: the means to acquire or produce goods and services, especially in a non-barter system He's dead with a capital D! 15073
2296 counting /ˈkaʊ.nɪŋ/ noun A count I'm counting on it. 15069
2297 dirt /dɝt/ noun Soil or earth The reporter uncovered the dirt on the businessman by going undercover. 15061
2298 occur /əˈkɝ/ verb To happen or take place I will write if the opportunity occurs. 15056
2299 whistle /ˈwɪs(ə)l/ noun A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound A bullet whistled past. 15045
2300 hits /hɪts/ noun plural of hit This song hits hard. hit 15034
2301 urgent /ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ adjective Requiring immediate attention An urgent appeal was sent out for assistance. 15006
2302 threatened /ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/ adjective At risk of becoming endangered in the near future No one threatened us. 14987
2303 behavior /bɪˈheɪ.vjəɹ/ noun Human conduct relative to social norms When a patient has a behavior, document it in their records. 14984
2304 molly /ˈmɑli/ noun A woman or girl, especially of low status or prostitute Molly has a big clock. 14980
2305 mixed /mɪkst/ adjective Having two or more separate aspects The various studies produced mixed results. 14977
2306 assure /əˈʃʊɹ/ verb To make sure and secure; ensure He assured of his commitment to her happiness. 14943
2307 subtitles noun plural of subtitle The subtitles are wrong. subtitle 14939
2308 explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ noun The act or process of explaining The explanation was long and drawn-out. 14934
2309 unique /juːˈniːk/ adjective Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched Every person has a unique life, therefore every person has a unique journey. 14905
2310 chasing /ˈt͡ʃeɪsɪŋ/ noun Engraved or embossed decoration gold with chasings of silver 14899
2311 billion /ˈbɪljən/ numeral Either of two large amounts: a thousand million (logic: 1,000 × 1,000²): 1 followed by nine zeros, 10⁹ We're already 7 billion. 14895
2312 duke /dʒuːk/ noun The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess) Tom is the Duke of Boston. 14892
2313 production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ noun The act of producing, making or creating something We went to a production of Hamlet. 14892
2314 slave /sleɪv/ noun A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition… I was slaving all day over a hot stove. 14888
2315 carol /ˈkɛɹəl/ verb To sing carols; especially to sing Christmas carols in a group They sang a Christmas carol. 14887
2316 cruel /ˈkɹuːəl/ adjective Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless We're certainly having quite a cruel winter this year. 14872
2317 mask /mæsk/ noun A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask 14863
2318 sally /ˈsæli/ noun A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy The troops sallied in desperation. 14857
2319 behave /bɪˈheɪv/ verb To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way; to conform You need to behave yourself, young lady. 14851
2320 bury /ˈbɛɹi/ verb To place in the ground They buried us in paperwork. 14798
2321 massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ adjective Very large in size or extent Some bosons are massive while others are massless. 14789
2322 pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adjective Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos You can't even run two miles? That’s pathetic. 14789
2323 species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ noun A type or kind. (Compare race.) This species of animal is unique to the area. 14775
2324 approaching /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃɪŋ/ adjective That approaches or approach The army was approaching from the north. 14768
2325 loan /loʊn/ noun An act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use He made a payment on his loan. 14751
2326 struggle /ˈstɹʌɡəl/ verb To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend She struggled to escape from her assailant's grasp. 14736
2327 dish /dɪʃ/ noun A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle It's your turn to wash the dishes. 14734
2328 trusted /ˈtɹʌstɪd/ adjective reliable I can be trusted. 14722
2329 firing /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ noun The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay, etc., to produce pottery After the pots have been glazed, they go back into the kiln for a second firing. 14695
2330 channel /ˈt͡ʃeə̯nəl/ noun The hollow bed of running waters; (also) the bed of the sea or other body of water A channel stretches between them. 14688
2331 swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ noun The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water Triathlon competitors take part in open water swimming. 14648
2332 daily /ˈdeɪli/ noun Something that is produced, consumed, used, or done every day He follows a strict daily routine. 14647
2333 basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ noun A floor of a building below ground level Go to the basement. 14645
2334 quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ noun Each of four equal parts into which something can be divided; a fourth part I ate a quarter of the pizza. 14642
2335 erm /ɝm/ interjection Used in hesitant speech, or to express uncertainty She was going to, erm... the salon, I think. 14625
2336 bound /ˈbaʊ̯nd/ adjective Obliged (to) I bound the splint to my leg. 14619
2337 navy /ˈneɪvi/ noun A country's entire maritime military force, including ships and personnel People who get seasick easily shouldn't join the navy. 14616
2338 article /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ noun A piece of nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc Each of the chelicerae is composed of two articles, forming a powerful pincer. 14614
2339 guide /ɡaɪd/ noun Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through… The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits. 14614
2340 accused /əˈkjuzd/ noun The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case For quotations using this term, see Citations:accused. 14612
2341 guts /ɡʌts/ noun The entrails or contents of the abdomen He gutsed out a 6-1 win. 14598
2342 quality /ˈkwɑləti/ noun The kind, condition, and/or the set of characteristics of something, as opposed to the quantity of something We had some quality time yesterday! 14596
2343 Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ adjective Of or from Rome It's a Roman name. 14575
2344 greater /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ adjective Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc Greater New York includes adjacent parts of three states, as well as the City itself. 14569
2345 damned /dæmd/ adjective Godforsaken Damned if I know. 14557
2346 couch /ˈkaʊ̯t͡ʃ/ verb To lie down; to recline (upon a couch or other place of repose) He couched it as a request, but it was an order. 14529
2347 cheer /t͡ʃɪɹ/ noun A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood A cheer rose from the crowd. 14507
2348 shoe /ˈʃu/ noun A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… The billiard cue stick was shod in silver. 14489
2349 title /ˈtaɪ̯.təl/ noun The name of a film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art The retailer carries thousands of titles. 14488
2350 shy /ʃaɪ/ noun An act of throwing He is very shy with strangers. 14479
2351 punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ noun The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or… The naughty children were given a punishment by their teachers. 14476
2352 closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ noun A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies He's a closet case. 14440
2353 bye-bye /baɪˈbaɪ/ noun A goodbye Brush your teeth, it's time to go bye-bye. 14436
2354 fever /ˈfivɚ/ noun A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease There has been a rise in my fever. I think I've the flu. 14430
2355 flash /flæʃ/ verb To cause to shine briefly or intermittently The light flashed on and off. 14418
2356 impressed /ɪmˈpɹɛst/ adjective Strongly affected, especially favourably I was impressed with the cleanliness of the hotel. 14417
2357 siren /ˈsaɪɹən/ noun One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks I heard a siren. 14411
2358 prisoners /ˈpɹɪzənɚz/ noun plural of prisoner We take no prisoners! prisoner 14410
2359 sides /saɪdz/ noun plural of side It has two sides. side 14403
2360 bowl /boʊl/ noun As much as is held by a bowl Let's smoke a bowl! 14401
2361 sensitive /ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ adjective Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses Thank you for being sensitive. 14396
2362 hopefully /ˈhoʊp.fə.li/ adverb In a hopeful manner Hopefully, my father will arrive in time for the show. 14389
2363 rolling /ˈɹol.ɪŋ/ adjective Drunk; intoxicated from alcohol, staggering on a rolling basis 14377
2364 dollar /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ noun Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere.… I want a dollar. 14367
2365 tone /ˈtoʊn/ noun A specific pitch This picture has tone. 14366
2366 locate /ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ verb To place; to set in a particular spot or position I really can't locate the sever files. 14354
2367 voices /ˈvɔɪsɪz/ noun plural of voice I can hear voices. voice 14350
2368 cheating /ˈt͡ʃiːtɪŋ/ noun An act of deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, imposition or infidelity He won by cheating. 14310
2369 confess /kənˈfɛs/ verb To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed I confess that I am a sinner. 14303
2370 demand /dɪˈmænd/ noun The desire to purchase goods and services I demand to see the manager. 14303
2371 museum /mjuˈziəm/ verb To place in a museum They're opening a new coin exhibition at the local museum. 14302
2372 unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ noun A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found Her name was unknown. 14300
2373 drama /ˈdɹɑmə/ noun A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller. 14284
2374 suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ adjective Arousing suspicion She gave me a suspicious look. 14279
2375 adult /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adjective Fully grown This program contains adult content. Parental discretion is advised. 14267
2376 frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ adjective Afraid; suffering from fear The elephant was frightened by mice. 14246
2377 steady /ˈstɪdi/ adjective Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm I took a drink to steady my nerves. 14241
2378 crossed /kɹɔst/ adjective Marked by a line drawn crosswise, often denoting cancellation crossed legs 14222
2379 particularly /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚli/ adverb Especially, extremely The apéritifs were particularly stimulating. 14220
2380 sandwich /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ verb To place (an item) physically between two other, usually flat, items I had a sandwich. 14200
2381 laws /lɔːz/ noun plural of law I hate the laws. law 14196
2382 joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ noun The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate the stones joint, neatly. 14190
2383 bullets /ˈbʊl.ɪts/ noun A pair of aces as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em We're out of bullets. 14186
2384 package /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ noun Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope A dirty package was left in my home. 14169
2385 trained /tɹeɪnd/ adjective Having undergone a course of training (sometimes in combination) trained fruit trees 14156
2386 Thursday /ˈθɝz.deɪ/ noun The fifth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fourth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Wednesday and precedes… This is a Thursday. 14150
2387 boots /buts/ noun The ship in a fleet having the most junior captain That dress is fierce boots! 14143
2388 possibility /ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ noun The quality of being possible Is that a possibility? 14141
2389 civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adjective Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion It was very civil of him to stop the argument. 14131
2390 germans /ˈd͡ʒɝmənz/ noun plural of german The Germans have voted. german 14122
2391 baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ noun A sport common in North America, the Caribbean, and East Asia, in which the objective is to strike a ball so that one of a nine-person team can run… I'm a baseball fan. 14106
2392 express /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ noun A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly, either on a regular schedule or as a special or excursion. Express trains often pass… I took the express into town. 14103
2393 miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ adjective In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football. 14078
2394 Tuesday /ˈtuz.deɪ/ noun The third day of the week in many religious traditions, and the second day of the week in systems that use the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Monday and precedes… See you on Tuesday. 14074
2395 lion /ˈlaɪən/ noun A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago. 14069
2396 shine /ʃaɪn/ noun Brightness from a source of light He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming. 14055
2397 assault /əˈsɔlt/ noun A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc The army made an assault on the enemy. 14053
2398 jokes /d͡ʒoʊks/ adjective Really good Man, that video is bare jokes! 14047
2399 breaks /bɹeɪks/ noun plural of break What if it breaks? break 14045
2400 argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ verb To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply He argued his point. 14042
2401 trail /tɹeɪl/ verb To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something) His new film was trailed on TV last night. 14033
2402 option /ˈɑpʃən/ noun One of a set of choices that can be made The new novel was optioned by the film studio, but they'll probably never decide to make a movie from it. 14026
2403 recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ verb To withdraw, retract (one's words etc.); to revoke (an order) She was recalled to London for the trial. 14021
2404 mighty /ˈmaɪti/ adjective Very strong; possessing might Thor swung his mighty hammer. 14014
2405 collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ noun A set of items or amount of material procured, gathered or presented together He has a superb coin collection. 14008
2406 accent /ˈæk.sɛnt/ noun A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to… At this hotel, the accent is on luxury. 13993
2407 decisions /dɪˈsɪʒənz/ noun plural of decision I make the decisions. decision 13978
2408 embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ adjective Having a feeling of shameful discomfort After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed. 13972
2409 mobile /ˈmoʊ.bəl/ adjective Capable of being moved, especially on wheels Mercury is a mobile liquid. 13970
2410 customer /ˈkʌs.tə.mə/ noun A person or company who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant or intends to do so Every person who passes by is a potential customer. 13954
2411 terribly /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ adverb Very; extremely She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly. 13954
2412 sec /sɛk/ noun Second, ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute Wait a sec! 13941
2413 charity /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ noun An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose He donated half his earnings to charity. 13935
2414 considering /kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/ noun Consideration Considering they are newcomers, they've accomplished a lot. 13923
2415 pussy /ˈpʊsi/ noun The female genitalia; the vulva or vagina You're such a pussy! 13922
2416 flag /flæɡ/ noun A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol Please flag down a taxi for me. 13907
2417 kidnapped adjective subjected to kidnapping I got kidnapped, too. 13898
2418 balance /ˈbæləns/ noun A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee. 13887
2419 creatures /ˈkɹit͡ʃɚz/ noun plural of creature The creatures were gone. creature 13885
2420 nuclear /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/ adjective Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom a nuclear power 13873
2421 wallet /ˈwɑl.ət/ noun A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc I forgot my wallet and left it at home. 13863
2422 shout /ʃaʊt/ verb To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc Please don't shout in the chat room. 13856
2423 impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ noun The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another His head made an impression on the pillow. 13849
2424 jay /ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ noun Any of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus,… The Jay cries 'tac tac'. 13847
2425 degrees /dɪˈɡɹiːz/ noun plural of degree One day was 30 degrees. degree 13842
2426 favour noun British standard spelling of favor I need a favour. Could you lend me £5 until tomorrow, please? 13830
2427 reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ noun An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event You were in the courtroom. What is your reaction? 13825
2428 network /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ noun Any interconnected group or system A network of roads crisscrossed the country. 13816
2429 version /ˈvɝʒən/ noun A specific form or variation of something He gave another version of the affair. 13814
2430 concert /kənˈsɝt/ verb To plan together; to settle or adjust by conference, agreement, or consultation Who’s playing at the concert on Friday? 13801
2431 gear /ɡɪɚ/ noun Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor Get the gear down quick! 13780
2432 diamond /ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/ noun A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron The teams met on the diamond. 13777
2433 defeat /dɪˈfit/ verb To overcome in battle or contest Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. 13775
2434 lane /leɪn/ noun A road, street, or similar thoroughfare We booked a couple of lanes at the bowling alley. 13771
2435 blast /blæst/ noun A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle) Blast right through it. 13764
2436 wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ adjective Suffering from a wound, especially one acquired in battle from a weapon, such as a gun or a knife A wounded soldier. 13763
2437 anytime adverb At any time I don’t like beer much. Give me a fine wine anytime. 13761
2438 partners /ˈpɑɹt.nɚz/ noun plural of partner I love my partners. partner 13760
2439 ages /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪz/ noun plural of age It'll be ages until/before we meet again. age 13759
2440 ceremony /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ noun A ritual, with religious or cultural significance a graduation ceremony, an opening ceremony 13753
2441 league /liːɡ/ noun A group or association of cooperating members We're not even in the same league. 13742
2442 bars /ˈbɑː(ɹ)z/ noun Ellipsis of parallel bars That's bars! 13738
2443 orange /ˈɔɹənd͡ʒ/ noun An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit) For quotations using this term, see Citations:orange. 13738
2444 specific /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/ adjective Explicit or definite Quinine is a specific medicine in cases of malaria. 13708
2445 conditions /kənˈdɪʃənz/ noun plural of condition I have two conditions. condition 13699
2446 plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ adjective Capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant The box is plastic. 13694
2447 crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ noun A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point I'm having a major crisis trying to wallpaper the living room. 13690
2448 fifth /fɪfθ/ noun The person or thing in the fifth position Is it fifth period? 13690
2449 term /tɜɹm/ noun That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary, terminus A pregnancy didn't come to term. 13676
2450 self /ˈsɛlf/ noun One individual's personality, character, demeanor, or disposition a self bow: one made from a single piece of wood 13657
2451 offering /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ noun The act by which something is offered These are the bookstores' latest offerings. 13655
2452 bud /bʌd/ noun A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded Yeast reproduces by budding. 13654
2453 commissioner /kəˈmɪ.ʃə.nəɹ/ noun One who commissions something It wasn't I, commissioner! 13637
2454 rip /ɹɪp/ verb To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy, such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence The tornado ripped through northern Nebraska. 13626
2455 mysterious /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/ adjective Of unknown origin He received a mysterious phone call this morning. 13617
2456 entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ noun The action of entering, or going in Her entrance attracted no attention whatsoever. 13616
2457 tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ noun An underground or underwater passage I went to the tunnel. 13593
2458 designed /dɪˈzaɪnd/ adjective Created according to a design He designed the car. 13591
2459 aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ adverb On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car We all climbed aboard. 13582
2460 sweat /swɛt/ verb To emit sweat The cheese will start sweating if you don't refrigerate it. 13581
2461 ghosts /ɡoʊsts/ noun plural of ghost I can see ghosts. ghost 13576
2462 crimes /kɹaɪmz/ noun plural of crime Be gay. Commit crimes. crime 13566
2463 dreaming /ˈdɹiː.mɪŋ/ noun An instance of dreaming; a dream or reverie I am just dreaming. 13557
2464 bust /bʌst/ verb To break He busted huge air off that jump! 13552
2465 messages /ˈmɛs.ɪ.d͡ʒɪz/ noun Shopping, groceries, errands I got your messages. 13545
2466 afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ adverb At a later or succeeding time; after that; I felt bad afterwards. 13540
2467 comfort /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ noun Contentment, ease Sleep in comfort with our new mattress. 13536
2468 mason /ˈmeɪsən/ noun A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick to mason up a well or terrace 13518
2469 surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ verb To give up into the power, control, or possession of another Don't shoot! I surrender! 13513
2470 gym /d͡ʒɪm/ verb To go to the gym Go to the gym. 13513
2471 kitty /ˈkɪti/ noun Synonym of jack (“a small, typically white, ball used as the target ball in bowls”) Here, kitty kitty! Nice kitty! 13499
2472 crush /kɹʌʃ/ noun A violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin She's crushing on him. 13497
2473 yup /jʌp/ noun A yes; an affirmative answer Yup, I am angry. 13494
2474 arranged /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒd/ adjective Having the match decided by someone other than the couple being married That can be arranged. 13475
2475 pee /ˈpiː/ verb To urinate It's peeing with rain. 13455
2476 stress /stɹɛs/ noun A physical, chemical, infective agent aggressing an organism Go easy on him, he's been under a lot of stress lately. 13446
2477 cave /keɪv/ noun A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside He caved under pressure. 13446
2478 wing /wɪŋ/ noun An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly Tom's a 4 on the enneagram, with a 3 wing. 13445
2479 arrange /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ verb To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement to arrange to meet; to arrange for supper 13442
2480 comrade /ˈkɑmɹæd/ noun A mate, companion, or associate Comrade Lenin inspired our people to undertake great works. 13438
2481 noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ adjective Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character He made a noble effort. 13437
2482 tricks /tɹɪks/ noun plural of trick I can do tricks. trick 13428
2483 betty /ˈbɛti/ noun A short bar used by thieves to wrench doors open; a jimmy Betty killed them all. 13426
2484 launch /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ verb To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force The navy launched another ship. 13420
2485 legend /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ noun The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend) Achilles is a legend in Greek culture. 13418
2486 mix /ˈmɪks/ verb To stir together The rhythm mix sounds muddy. 13418
2487 golf /ɡɑlf/ noun A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the… He's a golf pro. 13415
2488 imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ noun The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images His imagination makes him a valuable team member. 13415
2489 fox /fɑks/ noun A small-to-medium-sized canine mammal, related to dogs and wolves, with a flattened skull, upright triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a… The pages of the book show distinct foxing. 13409
2490 kissing /ˈkɪsɪŋ/ adjective That kisses; engaged in a kiss or kissing She is kissing him. 13398
2491 butter /ˈbʌtɚ/ noun A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk) Butter the toast. 13398
2492 tax /tæks/ verb To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company) Do not tax my patience. 13389
2493 gross /ɡɹoʊs/ adjective remarkably great, big, vast in an often unpleasant way; (of behaviour) Highly or conspicuously offensive The movie grossed three million on the first weekend. 13387
2494 classic /ˈklæsɪk/ adjective Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art He has a classic case of narcissism. 13308
2495 selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ adjective Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making Tom is so selfish. 13305
2496 skull /ˈskʌl/ noun The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible Is your skull broken? 13299
2497 bat /bæt/ noun A club, made of wood like a baseball bat or otherwise, used as a weapon The cat batted at the toy. 13294
2498 print /pɹɪnt/ noun Books and other material created by printing presses, considered collectively or as a medium Write in print using block letters. 13293
2499 champion /ˈt͡ʃæm.pi.ən/ noun An ongoing winner in a game or contest Emmeline Pankhurst was a champion of women's suffrage. 13290
2500 therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ noun Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment inclined bed therapy 13278
2501 lifetime /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ noun The duration of the life of someone or something comes with a lifetime warranty 13272
2502 throughout /θɹuːˈaʊt/ adverb In every part; everywhere The fight was excrutiating. Throughout, we maintained our dignity though. 13270
2503 toward /tɔɹd/ preposition In the direction of She moved toward the door. 13252
2504 sauce /sɔːs/ noun A liquid (often thickened) condiment or accompaniment to food apple sauce; mint sauce 13249
2505 experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mɛnt/ verb To conduct an experiment We're going to experiment on rats. 13242
2506 grass [ɡɹ̠æs] noun Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as… What just happened must remain secret. Don't be a grass. 13219
2507 cheat /ˈt͡ʃiːt/ verb To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation I feel as if I've cheated fate. 13204
2508 attend /əˈtɛnd/ verb To care for (someone requiring attention); specifically, of a doctor, nurse, etc.: to provide professional care to (someone) Children must attend primary school. 13202
2509 homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ noun Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class You must do your homework before you can watch television. 13202
2510 lewis /ˈluːɪs/ noun A cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones; used as a symbol of strength in Freemasonry This is where Lewis Jones is buried. 13201
2511 betrayed /bɪˈtɹeɪd/ adjective Suffering from betrayal I feel so betrayed. 13199
2512 servant /ˈsɝvənt/ noun One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave There are three servants in the household, the butler and two maids. 13198
2513 cap /kæp/ noun A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked That really capped my day. 13198
2514 Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ noun A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of one of the above-mentioned texts Could you please add these to the case bible? 13193
2515 practically /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.k(ə.)li/ adverb In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally He was practically educated and lacked theoretical depth. 13180
2516 steel /stiːl/ noun An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness The steill to scherp the schawing jrne. 13177
2517 generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ noun The act of creating something or bringing something into being; production, creation Generation X grew up in the eighties, whereas the generation known as the millennials grew up in the nineties. 13163
2518 cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ noun A small dwelling characteristic of the frontier, especially when built from logs with simple tools and not constructed by professional builders, but by those… Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin. 13159
2519 financial /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl/ adjective Related to finances Jerry is a financial member of the club. 13153
2520 industry /ˈɪn.də.stɹi/ noun The tendency to work persistently The steel industry has long used blast furnaces to smelt iron. 13143
2521 bond /bɑnd/ noun A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at… You could rely on him. His word was his bond. 13131
2522 sheep /ˈʃiːp/ noun A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis Tom is a sheep. 13127
2523 scientists noun plural of scientist Many scientists knew him. scientist 13124
2524 beaten /ˈbiː.tən/ adjective Defeated a beaten path; beaten gold; the beaten victims of the attack 13120
2525 heck /hɛk/ noun The bolt or latch of a door You can go to heck as far as I'm concerned. 13118
2526 deck /ˈdɛk/ noun Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop to swab the deck 13118
2527 fans /fænz/ noun plural of fan Tom has many fans. fan 13116
2528 script /skɹɪpt/ noun A writing; a written document I wrote a Python script to put all the files into the right format. 13108
2529 brand /ˈbɹænd/ noun A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask Her face is branded upon my memory. 13107
2530 degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ noun A completed curriculum of study in tertiary education Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 13103
2531 painful /ˈpeɪn.fl̩/ adjective Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental His violin playing is painful. 13100
2532 coughing noun A cough; the act of coughing I heard you coughing. 13093
2533 religion /ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/ noun Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief The monk entered religion when he was 20 years of age. 13083
2534 cats /kæts/ noun plural of cat I have 3 cats. cat 13076
2535 influence /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ noun The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or… I have absolutely no influence over him. 13066
2536 fuel [ˈfjuwəɫ] noun Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction That film was nightmare fuel! 13066
2537 drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ noun A picture, likeness, diagram or representation, usually drawn on paper Proverb: An official is great in his office as a well is rich in drawings of water. 13056
2538 uh-oh /ˌʌˈoʊ/ interjection An exclamation of error, concern, or awareness of a problem Uh-oh! I made a mistake. 13043
2539 rabbit /ˈɹæbɪt/ noun A mammal of most genera of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail. (Those of the larger kind are instead called hares) She was cooking rabbit stew for dinner. 13027
2540 exercise /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ noun Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability Swimming is good exercise. 13015
2541 attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ adjective Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force That's a very attractive offer. 13008
2542 touching /ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ adjective Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation a touching story 12992
2543 virus /ˈvaɪ.ɹəs/ noun A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure that consists of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and… Under electron microscopy, a few viruses were seen floating near the cells. 12984
2544 torture /ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/ noun The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which… What new tortures await me? 12970
2545 blessed /ˈblɛsɪd/ adjective Having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing I am so blessed! 12960
2546 plain /pleɪn/ adjective Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished His answer was just plain nonsense. 12952
2547 recent /ˈɹi.sənt/ adjective Having happened a short while ago The cause has several hundred recent donors. 12948
2548 footsteps /ˈfʊtstɛps/ noun plural of footstep I can hear footsteps. footstep 12944
2549 sacred /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ adjective Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy a sacred day 12939
2550 removed /ɹɪˈmuːvd/ adjective Separated in time, space, or degree Steve is my second cousin once removed. 12931
2551 pretending noun The act of imagining; make-believe Tom is just pretending. 12910
2552 wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ adjective Not profitably used We wasted no time. 12909
2553 Jewish /ˈd͡ʒuː.ɪʃ/ adjective Following the religion of Judaism There are many Jewish people in France. 12898
2554 robot /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ noun An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal We have a robot in the house that does the vacuuming. 12886
2555 crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ noun A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions "Do I make myself clear?" / "Crystal." 12885
2556 confirm /kənˈfɝm/ verb To strengthen; to make firm or resolute This is confirm not my handwriting. 12878
2557 lad /læd/ noun A boy or young man I think he reckons he’s a bit of a lad. 12876
2558 mile /maɪ̯l/ noun The international mile: a unit of length precisely equal to 1.609344 kilometers established by treaty among Anglophone nations in 1959, divided into 5,280 feet… Turn left in 1.2 miles. 12874
2559 division /dɪˈvɪʒn̩/ noun The act or process of dividing anything I've got ten divisions to do for my homework. 12873
2560 scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ noun A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching It's just a scratch! 12856
2561 ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ noun A termination or conclusion The book has a happy ending. 12835
2562 Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ noun Ellipsis of Russia leather I am in Russia. 12828
2563 contest /kənˈtɛst/ verb To contend The child entered the spelling contest. 12826
2564 valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ adjective Having a great value One particular valuable is a gemstone mosaic. 12803
2565 distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adjective Far off (physically, logically or mentally) Ever since our argument, she has been totally distant toward me. 12801
2566 motion /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ noun A change whereby something goes from one place to another; a state of progression from one place to another; a change of position with respect to time He motioned for me to come closer. 12791
2567 electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ noun Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now… Electricity bosses set to make record profits. 12789
2568 centre /ˈsɛntəː/ noun Australia, UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of center They are in the centre. 12782
2569 murders noun plural of murder He ordered the murders. murder 12778
2570 seal /siːl/ verb To place a seal on (a document) The last-minute goal sealed United’s win. 12770
2571 standard /ˈstændɚd/ noun A level of quality or attainment I am in fifth standard. 12762
2572 ellen /ˈɛl.ən/ noun Strength vouchsafed; comfort; grace He is liked by Ellen. 12762
2573 surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ verb To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions The lions surrounded the deer herd so they had no way to escape. 12750
2574 inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ verb To communicate knowledge to His sense of religion informs everything he writes. 12745
2575 gentle /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ adjective Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition We had a gentle swim in the lake. 12745
2576 status /ˈsteɪt.əs/ noun A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others He is a status Indian. 12743
2577 purse /pɚs/ noun A small bag for carrying money I lost my purse. 12740
2578 prints /pɹɪnts/ noun plural of print All the prints are fresh. print 12737
2579 charged /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒd/ adjective Arousing strong emotion a charged phone 12733
2580 begging /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ noun The act of one who begs I am begging Linda. 12730
2581 delivered /dɪˈlɪv.ɚd/ adjective That has been, or will be, delivered in a specific manner delivered duty paid; delivered ex ship 12713
2582 buck /ˈbʌk/ noun A male deer, antelope, sheep, goat, rabbit, hare, and sometimes the male of other animals such as the hamster, ferret, salmonid, shad, skunk and kangaroo The plane bucked a strong headwind. 12711
2583 construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ noun The process of constructing A thing of simple construction. 12705
2584 confirmed /kənˈfɝmd/ adjective Having a settled habit; inveterate or habitual a confirmed liar 12705
2585 confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ noun The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad) He forced me to sign a confession! 12702
2586 trigger /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ noun A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun Just pull the trigger. 12698
2587 cells /sɛlz/ noun plural of cell Cells make up tissues. cell 12693
2588 frankly /fɹæŋkli/ adverb In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt He spoke frankly about the economy. 12691
2589 exit /ˈeɪɡzɪt/ verb To go out or go away from a place or situation; to depart, to leave He made his exit at the opportune time. 12688
2590 response /ɹɪˈspɑns/ noun An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply When pushed for an answer, she gave the stock response. 12684
2591 cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ verb To cross out something with lines etc He cancelled his order on their website. 12681
2592 argument /ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ noun A process of reasoning; argumentation The altitude is the argument of the refraction. 12669
2593 principal /ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/ noun The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated My principal sells metal shims. 12667
2594 turkey /ˈtɝki/ noun A wild turkey of Meleagris gallopavo All week after Thanksgiving, I had turkey sandwiches for lunch. 12662
2595 clinic /ˈklɪn.ɪk/ noun A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients I work in a clinic. 12658
2596 greetings /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/ noun plural of greeting I bid you greetings. greeting 12651
2597 vice /vaɪs/ noun Bad or immoral behaviour. (Especially often, a habit that harms oneself or others) Pride is a vice, not a virtue. 12641
2598 toy /tɔɪ/ noun Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child Figo is toying with the English defence. 12634
2599 everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adjective Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions Although it is an everyday virus, there is something about influenza that inspires awe. 12627
2600 generous /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adjective Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous Thank you for your generous words. 12622
2601 idiots /ˈɪd.iː.əts/ noun plural of idiot We are not idiots. idiot 12614
2602 holly /ˈhɑli/ noun Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas We'll deck the halls with boughs of holly. 12610
2603 jungle /ˈd͡ʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ noun A large, lush, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, thick with vegetation and wildlife; a tropical rainforest Paris is a jungle. 12593
2604 link /ˈlɪŋk/ noun A connection between places, people, events, things, or ideas The weakest link. 12591
2605 underground /ˌʌn.dəɹˈɡɹaʊnd/ noun The regions beneath the surface of the earth, both natural (eg. caves) and man-made (eg. mines) The tunnel goes underground at this point. 12588
2606 smiling /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ adjective That smiles or has a smile Smiling takes fewer muscles than frowning. 12580
2607 mistress /ˈmɪs.tɹɪs/ noun A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership She was the mistress of the estate-mansion, and owned the horses. 12573
2608 teams /tiːmz/ noun plural of team We beat three teams. team 12567
2609 product /ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ noun Anything that is produced; a result Wash excess product out of your hair. 12560
2610 beef /bif/ noun The meat from cattle or other bovines; especially, that from adults I love eating beef. 12560
2611 whispers noun plural of whisper She whispers to him. whisper 12549
2612 religious /ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/ adjective Concerning religion I'm a religious fan of college basketball. 12544
2613 presents /ˈpɹɛzənts/ noun The contents of the present document: the one in which the word presents appears Know all men by these presents... 12544
2614 chip /t͡ʃɪp/ noun A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material This cup has a chip in it. 12537
2615 surveillance /sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ noun Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion Tom is under surveillance. 12526
2616 vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ noun A mythological creature (usually humanoid and undead) said to feed on the blood or life energy of the living Tom is a vampire. 12502
2617 routine /ɹuˈtin/ noun A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure Connie was completely robotic and emotionless by age 12; her entire life had become one big routine. 12497
2618 uses /ˈju.sɪz/ noun A form of equitable ownership peculiar to English law, by which one person enjoys the profits of lands, etc. whose legal title is vested in another in trust Who else uses it? 12485
2619 underneath /ˌʌndɚˈniθ/ adverb Below; in a place beneath We flew underneath the bridge. 12477
2620 systems /ˈsɪstəmz/ noun plural of system All systems are go. system 12464
2621 temperature /ˈtɛm.pɚ.(ə)ˌt͡ʃɚ/ noun A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer The boiling temperature of pure water is 100 degrees Celsius. 12455
2622 tribe /tɹaɪb/ noun An ethnic group larger than a band or clan (and which may contain clans) but smaller than a nation (and which in turn may constitute a nation with other… She found her tribe among fellow cross-stitchers. 12451
2623 deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ noun One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office Eamon Ryan is a deputy in the Dáil. 12440
2624 headquarters /ˈhɛdˌk(w)ɔɹ.tɚz/ noun The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff This is our headquarters. 12437
2625 equal /ˈiːkwəl/ adjective The same in one or more respects We're all equals here. 12433
2626 phones /foʊnz/ noun headphones I like fixing phones. 12424
2627 ken /kɛn/ noun Range of perception I rely on Ken. 12419
2628 reckon /ˈɹɛkən/ verb To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate I reckon I'll go. 12411
2629 related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adjective Standing in relation or connection Everyone is related to their parents. 12408
2630 incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ adverb In an incredible manner; not to be believed He was incredibly wealthy. 12408
2631 chill /tʃɪl/ noun A moderate, but uncomfortable and penetrating coldness Chill before serving. 12405
2632 spit /spɪt/ verb To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc There was spit all over the washbasin. 12399
2633 tracks /tɹæks/ noun plural of track He lost the tracks. track 12399
2634 makeup /ˈmeɪkʌp/ noun An item's composition She is wearing a lot of makeup. 12393
2635 bug /bʌɡ/ noun An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”) He's got the flu bug. 12385
2636 spirits /ˈspɪɹɪts/ noun Distilled alcoholic beverages My spirits are up. 12381
2637 nerve /nɝv/ noun A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics The nerves can be seen through the skin. 12377
2638 divorced /dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/ adjective Cut off, or separated Mark's parents are divorced. 12374
2639 stake /steɪk/ noun A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay Thomas Cranmer was burnt at the stake. 12356
2640 port /poɹt/ noun An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole Port arms! 12355
2641 doorbell /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ verb To ring many doorbells in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit We doorbelled the whole district in an effort to get out the vote. 12355
2642 worries /ˈwʌɹ.iz/ noun plural of worry Leave your worries behind. worry 12344
2643 nephew /ˈnɛv.ju/ noun A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew) Tom is my nephew. 12340
2644 miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ noun A person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flourmill I am a miller. 12331
2645 units /ˈjuː.nɪts/ noun plural of unit A gross is 144 units. unit 12323
2646 proceed /pɹəˈsid/ verb To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on Light proceeds from the sun. 12314
2647 landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ noun An arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object The plane is landing. 12310
2648 traitor /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ noun Someone who violates an allegiance and betrays their country; someone guilty of treason; one who, in breach of trust, delivers their country to an enemy, or… Tom is a traitor. 12303
2649 outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ noun A set of clothing (with accessories) She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes. 12301
2650 bail /beɪl/ noun A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket) He was granted bail for £20000. 12295
2651 recording /ɹɪˈkɔː(ɹ)dɪŋ/ noun The act of storing sound, video, etc., in a permanent medium I made a recording of the TV show so that I could watch it later. 12286
2652 foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ adjective Lacking good sense or judgement as a general trait; unwise; stupid How foolish I am! 12268
2653 loaded /ˈloʊ.dɪd/ adjective Burdened by some heavy load; packed No funny business; this heater’s loaded! 12268
2654 costume /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ noun A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people We wore gorilla costumes to the party. 12253
2655 injured /ˈɪnd͡ʒɚd/ adjective Suffering from an injury injured dog 12251
2656 pet /pɛt/ verb To stroke or fondle (an animal) I really love to pet cute puppies. 12235
2657 cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ noun An enclosure made of spaced bars, normally to hold animals while providing some ventilation We keep a bird in a cage. 12231
2658 digging /ˈdɪɡɪŋ(ɡ)/ noun The action performed by a person or thing that digs Why is he digging? 12218
2659 awkward /ˈɔk.wɚd/ adjective Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments He's a right awkward chap. 12197
2660 cleaned /kliːnd/ adjective Having been made clean He cleaned it up. 12182
2661 pattern /ˈpætɚn/ noun Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline The wallpaper had a floral pattern. 12181
2662 filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adjective Covered with filth; very dirty I am filthy rich. 12179
2663 visiting /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/ noun The act of someone or something that visits Who is visiting us? 12178
2664 jews /d͡ʒuːz/ noun plural of jew Jews are a nation. jew 12170
2665 answering /ˈæn.sɚ.ɪŋ/ noun The act of giving an answer No one is answering. 12168
2666 concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ verb To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force Let me concentrate! 12157
2667 someplace /ˈsʌmˌpleɪs/ adverb Somewhere Did you go someplace? 12156
2668 citizens /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/ noun plural of citizen Are you US citizens? citizen 12153
2669 aim /eɪm/ noun The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the… Take time with the aim of your gun. 12152
2670 affairs /əˈfɛɹz/ noun plural of affair Sami had many affairs. affair 12143
2671 thick /θɪk/ adjective Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension Thick darkness. 12143
2672 sport /spoɹt/ noun Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics Jen sports with Bill's emotions. 12131
2673 basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adjective Necessary, essential for life or some process Flour is a basic ingredient of bread. 12130
2674 electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ noun Electricity; the electricity supply We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off. 12125
2675 nail /neɪl/ verb To fix (an object) to another object using a nail He used the ax head for nailing. 12105
2676 environment /ɪnˈvaɪ.ɚn.mənt/ noun The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest That program uses the Microsoft Windows environment. 12101
2677 Western /ˈwɛs.təɹn/ adjective Of or pertaining to the cultures and traditions of the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand (the West) If I'm going to watch a Western, it needs to be a good one. I had my fill of the bad ones long ago. 12101
2678 average /ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/ noun Any measure of central tendency, especially any mean, the median, or the mode If you average 10, 20, and 24, you get 18. 12100
2679 ease /iz/ noun Lack of difficulty; the ability to do something easily At ease, soldier! 12094
2680 satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ adjective In a state of satisfaction I'm satisfied with your progress in your homework, so you can watch television now. 12083
2681 beep /biːp/ noun The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound The motorists in the traffic jam were getting more and more frustrated and started beeping their horns. 12076
2682 starving /ˈstɑɹvɪŋ/ noun starvation I am so starving. 12075
2683 documents /ˈdɑkjəmənts/ noun plural of document He documents everything he does, He can always prove it was done correctly. document 12070
2684 anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ noun A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years We are celebrating our tenth anniversary today. 12069
2685 election /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ noun A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote The parliamentary election(s) will be held in March. 12060
2686 warrior /ˈwɔɹi.ɚ/ noun A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant I am a warrior. 12054
2687 fetch /fɛt͡ʃ/ verb To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get I'm thirsty. Can you fetch me a glass of water, please? 12029
2688 complex /ˈkɑmˌplɛks/ noun A network of interconnected systems The fire complex began as two separate fires. 11993
2689 frozen /ˈfɹoʊzən/ adjective Having undergone the process of freezing; in ice form "Dice" is a frozen plural. 11992
2690 prayer /pɹɛɚ/ noun A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity Christians recite the Lord's Prayer. 11982
2691 skip /skɪp/ verb To move by hopping on alternate feet My heart will skip a beat. 11977
2692 guilt /ɡɪlt/ noun Responsibility for wrongdoing He didn't want to do it, but his wife guilted him into it. 11973
2693 tune /tjuːn/ verb To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches This piano is not in tune. 11959
2694 woo /wuː/ verb To endeavor to gain someone's affection or support They're trying to woo the customers back with this new mobile plan. 11943
2695 actions /ˈæk.ʃənz/ noun plural of action For quotations using this term, see Citations:actions. action 11940
2696 conscience /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ noun The ethical or moral sense of right and wrong, chiefly as it affects a person’s own behaviour and forms their attitude to their past actions Your conscience is your highest authority. 11934
2697 officially /əˈfɪʃ.(ə.)li/ adverb In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations I'm officially in love. 11933
2698 machines /məˈʃinz/ noun plural of machine Turn off the machines. machine 11899
2699 smaller /ˈsmɔ.lɚ/ adjective comparative form of small: more small The worse things get, the smaller your focus should be. small 11897
2700 determined /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ adjective Decided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged I'm determined to get a good grade on my exam. 11890
2701 blown /bloʊn/ adjective Distended, swollen, or inflated Cattle are said to be blown when gorged with green food which develops gas. 11886
2702 hail /heɪl/ verb To greet; give salutation to; salute Hail a taxi. 11884
2703 unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ adjective Not happy; sad I am unhappy. 11881
2704 booth /buθ/ noun A small stall for the display and sale of goods Sami sat in the booth. 11880
2705 pour /poɹ/ verb To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it the rain poured down. 11879
2706 packed /pækt/ adjective Put into a package packed lunch 11868
2707 wrap /ɹæp/ noun Paper or sheeting that is wrapped around something to protect, contain, or conceal it A snake wraps itself around its prey. 11865
2708 behalf /bɪˈhæf/ noun The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something She appeared on behalf of the U.N. Secretary General at a conference held in behalf of the world's children. 11840
2709 reasonable /ˈɹi.zə.nə.bəl/ adjective Just; fair; agreeable to reason The builders did a reasonable job, given the short notice. 11835
2710 trunk /tɹʌŋk/ noun The usually single, more or less upright part of a tree, between the roots and the branches the trunk of a vein or of an artery, as distinct from the branches 11828
2711 festival /ˈfɛstəvəl/ noun A feast or feast day A Welsh eisteddfod is a literary festival. 11823
2712 tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ən/ noun A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to… They followed the tradition of lighting candles for special occasions. 11821
2713 cigarettes noun plural of cigarette He gave up cigarettes. cigarette 11817
2714 beside /bɪˈsaɪd/ preposition Next to; at the side of I'll need another dictionary beside this one. 11813
2715 motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ noun An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action What's the motive for tonight, lads? 11808
2716 beings /ˈbiː.ɪŋz/ noun plural of being We are human beings. being 11805
2717 bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ noun An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church… Se bisceop biþ gesett... to bisceopgenne cild. 11803
2718 dealer /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ noun One who deals in goods, especially automobiles; a middleman That used car dealer gave me a great deal on my 1962 rusted-out Volkswagen bug! 11801
2719 defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ noun In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another Tom is the defendant. 11798
2720 backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ noun A reserve or substitute I am only a backup player. 11798
2721 collapse /kəˈlæps/ verb To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in Hurry up and collapse the tent so we can get moving. 11794
2722 wounds /wuːndz/ noun plural of wound He died from wounds. wound 11782
2723 ouch /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ noun Something that causes discomfort or pain Ouch. How could you say that? 11779
2724 nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adjective Adjacent, near, close by He stopped at a nearby store for some groceries. 11769
2725 drank /ˈdɹeɪ̯ŋk/ noun Dextromethorphan He drank a lot last night. 11765
2726 effects /ɪˈfɛkts/ noun plural of effect What are side effects? effect 11765
2727 Jonathan /ˈd͡ʒɒnəθən/ noun An apple cultivar from New York Jonathan Swift would defend me. 11764
2728 benefit /ˈbɛn.ɪˌfɪt/ noun An advantage; help or aid from something She can't read, so the voice recording was made for her benefit. 11751
2729 adventure /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ noun A feeling of desire for new and exciting things his sense of adventure 11744
2730 territory /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ noun A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district This is my territory. 11737
2731 apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ noun An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry) The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities. 11723
2732 unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ adjective Not like; dissimilar (to); having no resemblance; unalike Being late is unlike him. 11719
2733 contain /kənˈteɪn/ verb To hold inside a spray bottle containing water. 11712
2734 boxes /ˈbɑksɪz/ noun plural of box Put the boxes here. box 11699
2735 thus /ˈðʌs/ adverb In this way or manner If you throw the ball thus, as I’m showing you, you’ll have better luck hitting the target. 11684
2736 clay /kleɪ/ noun A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics From clay we are made. 11682
2737 developed /dɪˈvɛləpt/ adjective wealthy and industrialized; not third-world He developed a plan. 11679
2738 busted /ˈbʌs.tɪd/ adjective Broke; having no money I'd like to help you, but I'm busted. 11678
2739 pipe /ˈpaɪp/ noun A wind instrument consisting of a tube, often lined with holes to allow for adjustment in pitch, sounded by blowing into the tube A burst pipe flooded my bathroom. 11672
2740 gray /ɡɹeɪ/ adjective Of a color between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness My hair is beginning to gray. 11667
2741 favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ noun A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour This is my favourite day! 11650
2742 salad /ˈsæl.əd/ noun A food consisting principally of raw vegetables (especially greens, e.g. lettuce), other savoury ingredients (typically cooked), fruit, or confectionary; often… I prefer a bit of salad on my burger. 11646
2743 loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adjective Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something We must remain loyal to the mission. 11641
2744 atmosphere /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ noun The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body The atmosphere for the football match was great. 11639
2745 freaking /ˈfɹiːkɪŋ/ adjective Fucking You're getting on my freaking nerves! 11630
2746 dropping /ˈdɹɑpɪŋ/ noun Something dropped; a droplet a rabbit dropping 11626
2747 strangers /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚz/ noun plural of stranger Do not trust strangers. stranger 11621
2748 mouse /maʊs/ noun Any mammal of the many rodent families (especially Muridae) that have a small body and a long tail My mouse needs new batteries. 11619
2749 downtown /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/ noun The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center That shot came from way downtown! 11608
2750 heroes /ˈhɪɹoʊz/ noun plural of hero Who are your heroes? hero 11601
2751 pit /pɪt/ noun A hole in the ground He was in a pit of despair. 11599
2752 rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ adjective Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents That kid is spoilt rotten. 11586
2753 paradise /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ noun The place where sanctified souls are believed to live after death Living in paradise comes with a price. 11584
2754 meantime /ˈmiːntaɪm/ noun The time spent waiting for another event; time in between We'll come back asap; just wait here for the meantime. 11582
2755 organization /ˌoɹ.ɡə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ noun The quality of being organized The organization of the book is as follows. 11576
2756 exam /ɪɡˈzæm/ verb Shortened form of examine I did my exam! 11573
2757 cock /kɑk/ noun A male bird, especially: A rooster: a male gallinaceous bird, especially a male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) He cocked his hat jauntily. 11565
2758 fairy /ˈfɛəɹi/ noun A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although typically depicted as a small sprite with gauze-like wings,… Mary is a fairy. 11562
2759 comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ verb To remark I have no comment on that. 11561
2760 activity /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ noun The state or quality of being active; activeness Pit row was abuzz with activity. 11555
2761 frame /ˈfɹeɪ̯m/ noun The structural elements of a building or other constructed object How would you frame your accomplishments? 11555
2762 knight /ˈnaɪ̯t/ noun An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages The king knighted the young squire. 11542
2763 testing /ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/ adjective Difficult; tough A testing time lies ahead for the new administration. 11541
2764 habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/ noun A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns He has a 10-cigar habit. 11536
2765 flee /ˈfliː/ verb To run away; to escape Many people fled the country as war loomed. 11532
2766 shelter /ˈʃɛltɚ/ noun A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave) During the rainstorm, we sheltered under a tree. 11527
2767 flow /ˈfloʊ̯/ noun Movement in people or things characterized with a continuous motion, involving either a non solid mass or a multitude Tears flow from the eyes. 11524
2768 prevent /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ verb To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something) I brush my teeth regularly to prevent tooth decay. 11504
2769 lend /ˈlɛnd/ verb To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned Can you lend me some assistance? 11500
2770 figures /ˈfɪɡjɚz/ phrase It figures Add up these figures. 11488
2771 sample /ˈsæm.pəl/ noun A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen Large samples are generally more reliable than small samples due to having less variability. 11484
2772 strip /ˈstɹɪp/ verb To remove or take away, often in strips or stripes The screw is stripped. 11481
2773 landed /ˈlænd.ɪd/ adjective In possession of land landed gentry 11481
2774 buzzing /ˈbʌzɪŋ/ adjective Very happy; full of joyful excitement I can hear buzzing coming from the television. 11477
2775 monk /mʌŋk/ noun A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service I am a monk. 11475
2776 slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adverb Slenderly; delicately He was slightly built, but tall. 11474
2777 annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ adjective Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious Having flies in your bedroom when you're trying to sleep is really annoying. 11467
2778 judgment /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mɪnt/ noun The act of judging a politician without judgment 11459
2779 laundry /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ noun A laundering; a washing You've left your dirty laundry all over the house. 11458
2780 lousy /ˈlaʊ.zi/ adjective Insufficient and less than expected of a good thing I cleaned the lousy garage. 11454
2781 souls /soʊlz/ noun plural of soul I saw the souls. soul 11454
2782 existence /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ noun The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood In order to destroy evil, we must first acknowledge its existence. 11448
2783 belly /ˈbɛli/ noun The abdomen (especially a fat one) My belly was full of wine. 11442
2784 foster /ˈfɒstə/ verb To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child We are a foster family. 11435
2785 returning /ɹɪˈtɝnɪŋ/ noun The act of one who returns; a coming back I'm returning to Rome. 11434
2786 answered /ˈæn.sɚd/ adjective Having an answer I answered for him. 11431
2787 ward /wɔɹd/ noun The action of a watchman; monitoring, surveillance (usually in phrases keep ward etc.) After the trial, little Robert was declared a ward of the state. 11428
2788 actress /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ noun A female who performs on the stage or in films I am an actress. 11417
2789 chairman /ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/ noun A person presiding over a meeting, sometimes especially a man. (Compare chairwoman, chairperson, chair.) Tom is the chairman. 11416
2790 individual /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ noun A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people He is an unusual individual. 11409
2791 tattoo [tʰæˈtʰʉw] noun A signal played five minutes before taps (lights out) Jones tattoos one into the gap in left; that will clear the bases. 11407
2792 fence /fɛns/ noun A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc This is a fence. 11402
2793 sink /ˈsɪŋk/ noun A basin used for holding water for washing Jones has a two-seamer with heavy sink. 11400
2794 punk /ˈpʌŋk/ noun A passive or effeminate homosexual man My girlfriend is a punk and she plays the drums. 11400
2795 confident /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/ adjective Very sure of something; positive He was confident of success. 11399
2796 yay /jeɪ/ noun Cocaine (powder or crack) The tree was yay big. 11393
2797 mistaken /mɪˈsteɪkn̩/ adjective Erroneous A mistaken sense of loyalty. 11385
2798 limit /ˈlɪm.ɪt/ noun A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go or proceed Two drinks is my limit tonight. 11384
2799 bothering adjective That bothers; annoying, irritating Am I bothering you? 11383
2800 st noun Alternative form of st. and St.; abbreviation of street Happy St Piran's Day! 11375
2801 uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ adjective Not comfortable; causing discomfort Sharing a house with them made me uncomfortable. 11371
2802 gifts /ɡɪfts/ noun plural of gift I have some gifts. gift 11365
2803 policeman /pəˈliːsmən/ noun A police officer, usually a male I am a policeman. 11364
2804 na /nɑː/ adverb Now; already Na, yor wrang. 11360
2805 precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪs.li/ adverb In a precise manner; exactly I always try to express myself precisely. 11346
2806 lawyers /ˈlɔɪ.ɚz/ noun plural of lawyer Talk to my lawyers. lawyer 11345
2807 Greek /ɡɹiːk/ noun A person from Greece or of Greek descent The Greeks believed the sun went round the earth. 11339
2808 merely /ˈmɪɹli/ adverb Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more It's merely a joke. 11335
2809 criminals /ˈkɹɪmɪnəlz/ noun plural of criminal Criminals are so stupid. criminal 11335
2810 underwear /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ noun Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing I'm in my underwear. 11333
2811 earned /ɝnd/ adjective Not paid for; appearing in media on its own merits I earned a PS5. 11315
2812 reveal /ɹɪˈvil/ noun The outer side of a window or door frame Tom did a face reveal. 11310
2813 heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ noun The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars The heavens do not err. 11304
2814 personality /ˌpɜɹ.səˈnæ.lə.ti/ noun Of people, a set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make one person distinct from another His writing has a lot of personality. 11303
2815 wives /waɪvz/ noun plural of wife We left our wives. wife 11285
2816 colour noun Commonwealth and Ireland standard spelling of color Red is a colour. 11281
2817 worker /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ noun One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor This FTP client spawns a separate worker for each file to be uploaded. 11277
2818 pope /poʊp/ noun An honorary title of the Roman Catholic bishop of Rome as father and head of his church, a sovereign of the Vatican city state For quotations using this term, see Citations:Pope. 11257
2819 instructions /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/ noun plural of instruction Do you read instructions? instruction 11252
2820 intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ adjective Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright My girlfriend and I had an intelligent conversation. 11251
2821 worrying /ˈwʌɹi.ɪŋ/ adjective Inducing worry It's a bit worrying. 11246
2822 traveling /ˈtɹæv.lɪŋ/ noun A violation committed by progressing while holding the ball instead of dribbling it I am traveling west. 11223
2823 bells /bɛlz/ noun Ship's bells; the strokes on a ship's bell, every half-hour, to mark the passage of time The bells have rung. 11222
2824 impact /ˈɪmpækt/ noun The striking of one body against another; collision The hatchet cut the wood on impact. 11206
2825 relief /rɪˈlif/ noun The removal of stress or discomfort Relief arrived quickly after the disaster. 11188
2826 host /hoʊst/ noun One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially I was terrible at hosting that show. 11183
2827 footage /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ noun An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something, or the content of the recording The footage we shot at the riot yesterday got ruined. 11171
2828 odds /ɑdz/ noun The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening I looked at the odds given by all bookmakers. 11170
2829 patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ noun A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from… Four members of the squadron were on patrol. 11170
2830 circus /ˈsɝkəs/ noun A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent The circus will be in town next week. 11167
2831 mud /mʌd/ noun A mixture of water and soil or fine grained sediment The campaign issues got lost in all the mud from both parties. 11166
2832 captured /ˈkæp.ʃɚd/ adjective That has been captured He captured a dove. 11164
2833 occasion /əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/ noun A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance I have no occasion for firearms. 11152
2834 sets /sɛts/ noun plural of set She sets the table. set 11151
2835 pulse /pʌls/ noun A normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them; the… Her pulse was 110 at 8 a.m. 11145
2836 ad /æd/ noun Advantage; also, designating the left-hand side, from the player's point of view, of their half of the court, where the advantage point following a deuce is… ads and disads 11131
2837 invented /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/ adjective Fictional, made up, imaginary The invented alibi didn't stand up long. 11131
2838 diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ noun One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦ Give me the diamonds. 11128
2839 auntie /ˈæn.ti/ verb To be or behave like the aunt of Auntie Wang, it's me. 11127
2840 cloud /ˈklaʊ̯d/ noun A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air The sky is clouded. 11125
2841 hers /ˈhɝz/ pronoun That or those belonging to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun This is a favourite song of hers. 11120
2842 classes /ˈklæsɪz/ noun plural of class I don't have classes. class 11120
2843 mm-hm interjection Alternative spelling of mhm Mm-hm. I think so too. 11120
2844 signature /ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃɚ/ noun A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract Rabbit in mustard sauce is my signature dish. 11114
2845 complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ verb To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment They've complained about me to the police again. 11112
2846 blah /blɑː/ noun Nonsense; drivel; idle, meaningless talk Blah! Why can't I get this computer to work! 11108
2847 monitor /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ noun Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone The information flashed up on the monitor. 11106
2848 options noun plural of option I'm out of options. option 11104
2849 claims /kleɪmz/ noun plural of claim He claims he won. claim 11103
2850 flies /flaɪz/ noun The open area above a stage where scenery and equipment may be hung Keep off the flies. 11093
2851 pat /pæt/ verb To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing Do you want to pat the cat? 11084
2852 wailing /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ noun A loud drawn out scream or howl Craig ran off wailing because his friend pulled a prank on him. 11070
2853 countries /ˈkʌntɹiz/ noun plural of country All countries are fake. country 11055
2854 yell /jɛl/ verb To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement He yelled directions to the party from the car. 11053
2855 rats /ɹæts/ noun plural of rat I eat live rats. rat 11046
2856 smooth /smuːð/ adjective Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough Can I smooth your cat? 11036
2857 resist /ɹɪˈzɪst/ verb To attempt to counter the actions or effects of I have to resist. 11034
2858 companies /ˈkʌmpəniz/ noun plural of company Are all companies toxic? company 11033
2859 fantasy [ˈfæ̃ɾ̃əsi] noun That which comes from one's imagination or the act of imagining things Tom is a fantasy. 11031
2860 passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ noun An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued You will have to bring your passport to prove who you are. 11030
2861 pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ noun A throw; a toss; a cast, as of something from the hand Bob pitches today. 11022
2862 hammer /ˈhæmɚ/ noun A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding The nail is too loose—give it a hammer. 11015
2863 homicide /ˈhɑ.məˌsaɪ̯d/ noun The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional I'm a homicide detective. 11008
2864 flew /fluː/ noun The thick, dangling upper lip of certain breeds of dog, or the canine equivalent of the upper lip The raging hound's flews were twisted upwards in an angry snarl. 10994
2865 noon /nun/ noun The time of day when the Sun seems to reach its highest point in the sky; solar noon The race is due to start at noon sharp. 10982
2866 helicopter /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɜɹ/ noun An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and… We flew over the city in a helicopter. 10980
2867 dishes /ˈdɪʃɪz/ noun Dishwashing After dinner they had to do the dishes. 10980
2868 spin /spɪn/ verb To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction My mind was in a spin. 10980
2869 charm /t͡ʃɑɹm/ noun An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation) It works like a charm. 10980
2870 slap /slæp/ verb To strike someone, typically with an open hand, often on the face She slapped him in response to the insult. 10977
2871 apply [əˈplaɪ] verb To lay or place; to put (one thing to another) That rule only applies to foreigners. 10970
2872 fools /fuːlz/ noun plural of fool We are no fools. fool 10969
2873 screeching /ˈskɹiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ noun The act of producing a screech hysterical screechings 10966
2874 previous /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ noun An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions") He is no better than the previous Prime Minister. 10960
2875 kit /ˈkɪt/ noun A circular wooden vessel, made of hooped staves Always carry a good first-aid kit. 10959
2876 authorities noun The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere I alerted the authorities. 10958
2877 moaning noun The utterance of a moan the moanings of the wounded men 10957
2878 photograph /ˈfoʊ.təˌɡɹæf/ verb To take a photograph (of) She photographs well. The camera loves her. 10953
2879 sales /seɪlz/ noun plural of sale Sales were up 12% over last year. sale 10950
2880 fifty /ˈfɪfti/ noun A banknote or coin with a denomination of 50 Do you want small bills or are fifties OK? 10941
2881 mickey /ˈmɪki/ noun The smallest distance that a computer mouse can move a cursor on a screen, which is used to measure the device's resolution or sensitivity Mickey Mouse is a mouse. 10939
2882 beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ preposition Below Their despicable behaviour is beneath contempt. 10937
2883 clouds /ˈklaʊ̯dz/ noun plural of cloud The clouds hung low. cloud 10936
2884 slipped /slɪpt/ adjective With part of the stalk displayed Tom slipped on ice. 10931
2885 deaf /dɛf/ adjective Unable (or partially able) to hear Those people are deaf to reason. 10924
2886 facing /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ noun The most external portion of exterior siding This side (facing) up. 10917
2887 offense /əˈfɛns/ noun A crime or sin I meant no offense. 10906
2888 citizen /ˈsɪtɪzən/ noun A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties I am a Roman citizen. 10905
2889 clown /ˈklaʊ̯n/ noun A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly… He was regarded as the clown of the school, always playing pranks. 10883
2890 snap /snæp/ noun A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound The gun snapped. 10881
2891 hood /hʊd/ noun A head covering placed on falcons to inhibit their vision What’s goin’ down in the hood? 10873
2892 twelve /twɛlv/ noun A group of twelve items There are twelve months in a year. 10871
2893 interests /ˈɪn.t(ə.)ɹɪsts/ noun The persons interested in any particular business or cause, taken collectively the separatist interests 10866
2894 cheated [ˈt͡ʃiɾɨd] adjective Having been tricked or deceived The people feel cheated by the government's decision. 10865
2895 informed /ɪnˈfɔɹmd/ adjective Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education An informed young man delivered a lecture on the history of modern art. 10853
2896 humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ noun Humankind; human beings as a group Philosophy is a humanity while psychology is a science. 10845
2897 producer /pɹəˈdusɚ/ noun An individual or organization that creates goods and services Ziri is a producer. 10843
2898 technically /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ adverb Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology Stalin was not technically the Head of State. 10839
2899 accounts /əˈkaʊnts/ noun plural of account For quotations using this term, see Citations:accounts. account 10832
2900 extreme /ɪkˈstɹim/ adjective Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin. 10829
2901 profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ noun The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object What's the thermal profile on that thing? 10808
2902 oxygen /ˈɑksɪd͡ʒən/ noun The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas. Sometimes called elemental… Silence is the oxygen of shame. 10804
2903 jeez interjection Alternative spelling of geez For quotations using this term, see Citations:jeez. 10797
2904 shed /ʃɛd/ verb To part, separate or divide A tarpaulin sheds water. 10791
2905 minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ noun A child, a person who has not reached the age of majority, consent, etc. and is legally subject to fewer responsibilities and less accountability and entitled… He plays in the minors. 10781
2906 ex /ɛks/ verb To delete; to cross out Tom is my ex. 10780
2907 theatre noun Alternative spelling of theater I go to the theatre. 10776
2908 scientific /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪf.ɪk/ adjective Related or connected to science The book is scientific. 10774
2909 lovers /ˈlʌvɚz/ adjective In a romantic or sexual relationship Do you have lovers? 10769
2910 chaos /ˈkeɪˌɑs/ noun The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony to descend into chaos 10764
2911 rocket /ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ noun A cylindrical projectile that can be fired to a great height through combustion, (specifically) a type of firework of this form, typically exploding with light… After spending years in obscurity, the band finally rocketed last week. 10752
2912 math /mæθ/ verb To perform mathematical calculations or mathematical analysis; to do math Wait. This doesn't make sense. I mean, the math is not mathing. 10739
2913 stubborn /ˈstʌbɚn/ adjective Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly. 10738
2914 oi /ɔɪ/ noun An exclamation of 'oi' Oi! Stop that! 10736
2915 intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ adjective Of a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering The artist was a small, intense man with piercing blue eyes. 10734
2916 terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ noun A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals Tom is a terrorist. 10728
2917 angle /ˈeɪ̯ŋ.ɡəl/ noun A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle) The horse took off at an angle. 10724
2918 invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ noun The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company We need to print off fifty invitations for the party. 10721
2919 gambling /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ noun An activity characterized by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by skill and/or chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome Online gambling has become a global industry. 10714
2920 respond /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ verb To say something in return; to answer; to reply The prisoner was held to respond the judgment of the court. 10704
2921 thirty /ˈθɝti/ noun A rack of thirty beers Do I look thirty? 10699
2922 procedure /pɹəˈsi.d͡ʒɚ/ noun A particular method for performing a task Ensure that you follow procedure when accessing customers' personal information. 10698
2923 absolute /ˈæb.səˌlut/ adjective Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional You're an absolute genius! 10696
2924 tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒ.ɪ.di/ noun A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of… It was a tragedy. 10691
2925 stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ noun A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses He was in a stable relationship. 10690
2926 session /ˈsɛ.ʃən/ noun A period of time devoted to a particular activity This court is now in session. 10682
2927 capture /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/ noun An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem My pawn was captured. 10679
2928 marrying /ˈmæɹi.ɪŋ/ noun A marriage I'm not marrying you. 10677
2929 ripped /ɹɪpt/ adjective Torn, either partly or into separate pieces Near-synonyms: jacked, shredded 10671
2930 attacks /əˈtæks/ noun plural of attack Tom had panic attacks. attack 10669
2931 stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ noun An act of stretching The ship stretched to the eastward. 10667
2932 bush /ˈbʊʃ/ noun A woody plant distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, being usually less than six metres tall; a horticultural rather than strictly… I can tell when my cat is upset because he’ll bush up his tail. 10666
2933 unable /ʌnˈeɪbl̩/ adjective Not able; lacking a certain ability Are you unable to mind your own business or something? 10659
2934 tastes /teɪsts/ noun plural of taste She has low tastes. taste 10620
2935 bottles /ˈbɑtl̩z/ noun plural of bottle Boil the milk bottles. bottle 10606
2936 highest /ˈhaɪ.ɪst/ adjective superlative form of high: most high Luck is my highest stat. high 10590
2937 whirring adjective Spinning rapidly The cogs are whirring loudly. 10589
2938 meanwhile /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adverb During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place There was a party going on downstairs. Meanwhile, I was reading a book. 10589
2939 pigs /pɪɡz/ noun plural of pig I fed the pigs. pig 10566
2940 chop /t͡ʃɑp/ verb To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions A karate chop. 10564
2941 wheels /wiːlz/ noun An automobile or other vehicle; a set of wheels Like my new wheels? 10557
2942 shocked /ʃɒkt/ adjective Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant The patient is shocked. 10546
2943 reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ adjective Worthy of reverence or respect The reverend doctor will enlighten us with a lecture on the germ theory. 10539
2944 commercial /kəˈmɝ.ʃəl/ noun An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television She was in a commercial for breakfast cereal. 10539
2945 escort /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ noun A group of people or vehicles, generally armed, who go with a person or people of importance to safeguard them on a journey or mission I need an escort. 10537
2946 engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ noun An appointment, especially to speak or perform The engagement resulted in many casualties. 10535
2947 corpse /koɹps/ noun A dead body, especially that of a human as opposed to an animal Tom's corpse is mutilated. 10531
2948 worthy /ˈwɝ.ði/ adjective Having worth, merit, or value Confucius and Mencius are revered as the sages and worthies of Confucianism. 10519
2949 scale /skeɪl/ noun Part of an overlapping arrangement of many small, flat and hard pieces of keratin covering the skin of an animal, particularly a fish or reptile This map uses a scale of 1:10. 10519
2950 threatening /ˈθɹɛtə.nɪŋ/ adjective Presenting a threat, posing a likely risk of harm Never turn your back to someone who is displaying threatening behavior. 10510
2951 academy /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ noun An institution for the study of higher learning; a college or a university; typically a private school the French Academy; the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; academies of literature and philology 10509
2952 hop /hɑp/ verb To jump a short distance Sorry, can't chat. Got to hop. 10501
2953 furniture /ˈfɝ.nɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ noun Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively Your furniture is beautiful. 10487
2954 shared /ʃɛɹd/ adjective Used by multiple entities or for multiple purposes or in multiple ways He shared her pain. 10484
2955 consequences /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwən.sɪz/ noun An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not… I know the consequences. 10473
2956 engineer /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ noun A person professionally engaged in the technical design and construction of large-scale private and public works such as bridges, buildings, harbours,… a political engineer 10471
2957 schools /skulz/ noun plural of school We have many schools. school 10470
2958 softly /ˈsɔftli/ adverb In a soft manner; gently The masseuse was rubbing my back too softly for my liking, so I asked her to go harder. 10462
2959 bombs /bɒmz/ noun plural of bomb We've run out of bombs. bomb 10459
2960 shark /ʃɑɹk/ noun Any predatory fish of the superorder Selachimorpha, with a cartilaginous skeleton and 5 to 7 gill slits on each side of its head I saw a shark. 10456
2961 transport /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ noun An act of transporting; conveyance Music transports the soul. 10456
2962 population /ˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun The people living within a political or geographical boundary The town’s population is only 243. 10449
2963 succeed /səkˈsiːd/ verb To follow something in sequence or time Autumn succeeds summer. 10441
2964 creepy /ˈkɹipi/ adjective Moving by creeping along creepy-crawlies 10420
2965 sneak /sniːk/ noun One who sneaks; one who moves stealthily to acquire an item or information She asked me to sneak her a phone next month. 10416
2966 studies /ˈstʌdiz/ noun An academic field of study concerning the given subject My boyfriend is taking media studies. 10402
2967 destruction /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ noun The act of destroying Amid the seemingly endless destruction, a single flower bloomed. 10401
2968 protected /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/ adjective defended Tom must be protected. 10400
2969 monsters noun plural of monster They are all monsters. monster 10398
2970 joining /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnɪŋ/ noun The act or result of joining; a joint or juncture How about joining us? 10396
2971 punished /ˈpʌnɪʃt/ adjective That has been the object of punishment I punished my son. 10395
2972 lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ noun A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth That tree was hit by lightning. 10394
2973 shell /ʃɛl/ noun The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates Nuts shell in falling. 10381
2974 fascinating /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ adjective Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive The documentary was absolutely fascinating. 10378
2975 chamber /ˈt͡ʃeɪ̯mbɚ/ noun The private room of an individual, especially of someone wealthy or noble Bob chambered his fist for a blow, but Sheila struck first. 10376
2976 romance /roʊˈmæn(t)s/ noun An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair His life was a romance. 10374
2977 instance /ˈɪnstəns/ noun An occasion; an order of occurrence Near-synonyms: adduce, cite 10371
2978 jumping /ˈd͡ʒʌm.pɪŋ/ adjective Exuberantly active; in full swing The boy is jumping. 10367
2979 groups /ɡɹuːps/ noun plural of group We worked in groups. group 10365
2980 exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ adjective Very tired; zonked (out) The exhausted man fell asleep immediately. 10362
2981 testify /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ verb To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath I want to testify. 10361
2982 studied /ˈstʌd.id/ adjective Practiced; self-conscious; careful; not spontaneous She gave a studied reply. 10355
2983 walker /ˈwɔkɚ/ noun The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race The park was full of morning walkers enjoying the fresh air. 10355
2984 pin /pɪn/ noun A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening The shot landed right on the pin. 10355
2985 imagined /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnd/ adjective Conceived or envisioned in the mind Never return evil for evil that's either real or imagined. 10353
2986 drill /dɹɪl/ verb To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool) He drilled the ball to his teammate. 10349
2987 experienced /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ adjective Having experience and skill in a subject I am very experienced. 10323
2988 necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ noun An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a… a necklace of coral islands 10321
2989 loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ noun The state of being loyal; fidelity He showed loyalty to his local football club after successive relegations. 10321
2990 junk /d͡ʒʌŋk/ noun Miscellaneous items of little value, especially discarded or unwanted items This shed is full of junk – will you help me sort it out? 10313
2991 southern /ˈsʌðɚn/ adjective Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south The southern climate. 10300
2992 blocks /blɑks/ noun plural of block I'm three blocks away. block 10290
2993 emotions /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃənz/ noun plural of emotion I have mixed emotions. emotion 10289
2994 Maya /maɪ.ə/ noun A member or descendant of various peoples: a flourishing Mesoamerican civilization that existed in and around Guatemala from the 3rd century to the 9th century Maya and Chloe are friends. 10285
2995 liver /ˈlɪvɚ/ noun A large organ in the body that stores and metabolizes nutrients, destroys toxins and produces bile. It is responsible for thousands of biochemical reactions I'd like some goose liver pate. 10281
2996 serving /ˈsɝvɪŋ/ noun The act or process of serving I'll be serving fish. 10281
2997 matches /ˈmæt͡ʃɪz/ noun plural of match Go get the matches. match 10279
2998 granted /ˈɡɹæntɪd/ adverb Used to concede a point or to express acknowledgment or awareness, often before stating some contrasting or competing information; used as an expression of… He was granted a patent on his invention. 10275
2999 jazz /d͡ʒæz/ verb To destroy; to ruin Stop talking jazz. 10272
3000 deeper /ˈdipɚ/ adjective comparative form of deep: more deep Make the cut deeper. deep 10270
3001 typical /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adjective Capturing the overall sense of a thing Among the moths, typicals were more common than melanics. 10266
3002 kicking /ˈkɪkɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to kick In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed. 10265
3003 obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ verb To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of Soldiers are trained to obey. 10262
3004 dancer /ˈdænsəɹ/ noun A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession I'm a terrible dancer. 10251
3005 remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] adjective At a distance; disconnected They have a very remote chance of winning. 10235
3006 daughters /ˈdɔ.tɚz/ noun plural of daughter He has two daughters. daughter 10230
3007 moron /ˈmoɹɑn/ noun A stupid person; an idiot; a fool Tom is a moron. 10229
3008 Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ adjective Of or relating to Latin: the language spoken in ancient Rome and other cities of Latium Do you know Latin? 10223
3009 teachers /ˈti.t͡ʃɚz/ noun plural of teacher I like my teachers. teacher 10214
3010 toby /ˈtoʊbi/ noun A drinking mug, in the shape of a human head with a hat atop; a Toby jug Toby can't tell jokes. 10209
3011 sandy /ˈsændi/ adjective Covered with sand Some plants grow best in sandy soil. 10207
3012 strategy /ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ noun The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare Oftentimes, the very simple strategies pay very great dividends. 10205
3013 parent /ˈpɛəɹənt/ noun A person who raises a child (which they have made, adopted, fostered, taken as their own, etc.) After both her parents were killed in a forest fire, Sonia was adopted by her aunt and uncle. 10204
3014 album /ˈælbəm/ noun A book specially designed to keep photographs, stamps, or autographs He has released 8 albums so far. 10199
3015 rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ noun Refuse, waste, garbage, junk, trash Much of what they sell is utter rubbish. 10181
3016 helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ adjective Furnishing help; giving aid; useful a helpful clue 10173
3017 powder /ˈpaʊ.dɚ/ noun The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust to powder one's hair 10172
3018 sync /sɪŋk/ verb To synchronize, especially in the senses of data synchronization, time synchronization, or synchronizing music with video Our cloud storage automatically syncs your files to all your devices. 10168
3019 bum /bʌm/ noun A homeless person, usually a man (more vulgar) 10165
3020 passes /ˈpæsɪz/ noun plural of pass Time passes so fast. pass 10162
3021 fort /fɔɹt/ noun A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops The kids built a fort out of chairs and pillows. 10152
3022 choices /ˈt͡ʃɔɪsɪz/ noun plural of choice Tom has two choices. choice 10148
3023 alley /ˈæl.i/ noun A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings He hit one deep into the alley. 10145
3024 supper /ˈsʌpɚ/ noun An optional light meal consumed shortly before going to bed We normally have supper at 7. 10144
3025 penis /ˈpi.nɪs/ noun The male erectile reproductive organ used for sexual intercourse that in the human male and other placental mammals is also used for urination; the tubular… The female clitoris is homologous to the male penis. 10143
3026 alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ noun The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed to prove an alibi 10141
3027 pole /poʊl/ noun Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes He poled off the serial of the Gulfstream to confirm its identity. 10136
3028 coke /koʊk/ verb To produce coke from coal The plant should produce approximately 550,000 tons of screened blast furnace coke per year. 10133
3029 scientist /ˈsaɪəntəst/ noun One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research,… He is a scientist. 10126
3030 fighter /ˈfaɪtɚ/ noun A person who fights; a combatant Tom is a fighter. 10121
3031 highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ noun A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare You're on a highway to greatness. 10103
3032 blade /bleɪd/ noun The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts The gang member got bladed in a fight. 10100
3033 alpha /ˈæl.fə/ adjective Designates the first in an order of precedence I am the alpha male. 10093
3034 diet /ˈdaɪət/ verb To modify one's food and beverage intake so as to decrease or increase body weight or influence health The doctor put me on a low-salt diet. 10092
3035 liquor /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ noun A liquid obtained by cooking meat or vegetables (or both) He reeked of liquor. 10090
3036 jet /ˈd͡ʒɛt/ noun A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc Farmers may either dip or jet sheep with chemicals. 10082
3037 widow /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ noun A person whose spouse is absent: A person who has lost a spouse and hasn't remarried: A woman whose spouse (traditionally husband) has died (and who has not… My aunt is a football widow in the fall and a basketball widow in the winter and early spring. 10080
3038 liberty /ˈlɪbəti/ noun The condition of being free You needn't take such liberties. 10080
3039 moral /ˈmoɹəl/ adjective Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially conforming to principles of rectitude a moral agent 10077
3040 award /əˈwɔɹd/ noun A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. 10055
3041 grief /ɡɹiːf/ noun Suffering, hardship The betrayal caused Jeff grief. 10054
3042 thirsty /ˈθɝs.ti/ adjective Needing to drink water or any liquid that can supply water After all that work in the hot sun, I am really thirsty. 10053
3043 random /ˈɹændəm/ adjective Occurring for no particular reason; haphazard, unpredictable The flip of a fair coin is purely random. 10039
3044 suspects noun plural of suspect I think Tom suspects me. suspect 10038
3045 intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/ noun A course of action that a person intends to follow My intention was to marry a wealthy widow. 10035
3046 Julian /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ adjective Of or relating to Julius Caesar My name is Julian. 10026
3047 active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adjective Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives active laws 10024
3048 tools /tuːlz/ noun plural of tool I'll get my tools. tool 10020
3049 driven /ˈdɹɪvn̩/ adjective Obsessed; passionately motivated to achieve goals highly driven 10014
3050 trauma /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ noun Any injury to the body of a living thing We're not talking about paper cuts or sprains here — we're talking about trauma. 10014
3051 headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ noun A pain or ache in the head The clumsy filing system has been a huge headache. 10008
3052 safely /ˈseɪfli/ adverb In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else Did he arrive safely? 10001
3053 knee /ni/ noun In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank When I blocked her from leaving, she kneed me in the groin. 10000
3054 lads /lædz/ noun plural of lad Do you lads play in the same team? lad 9999
3055 novel /ˈnɑvəl/ adjective Newly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new I wrote a novel. 9997
3056 conversations noun plural of conversation I love our conversations. conversation 9995
3057 lookin verb Alternative spelling of lookin' 9991
3058 invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adjective Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible I went invisible so that my ex-girlfriend wouldn't send me instant messages. 9991
3059 internal /ɪnˈtɜɹ.nəl/ adjective Of or situated on the inside Her bleeding was internal. 9988
3060 peaceful /ˈpiːsfl̩/ adjective Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil You can trade with some of the peacefuls in the town area. 9987
3061 humming /ˈhʌmɪŋ/ adjective Making a hum sound What are you humming? 9986
3062 washed /wɑʃt/ adjective Ellipsis of washed up my goat washed 9985
3063 drives /dɹaɪvz/ noun plural of drive He drives a ute. drive 9981
3064 talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ adjective Endowed with one or more talents talented child 9970
3065 aid /eɪd/ noun Help; assistance; succor, relief He came to my aid when I was foundering. 9965
3066 elephant /ˈɛləfənt/ noun A large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia Let's play hide and seek. I'll count. One elephant, two elephant, three elephant... 9951
3067 core /kɔɹ/ noun The central part of a fruit, containing the kernels or seeds Photographs of cottagecore focuses on countrysides or forests. 9939
3068 serial /ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/ adjective Having to do with or arranged in a series The serial killer had a string of victims across seven states. 9936
3069 painted /ˈpeɪ.nɪd/ adjective Coated with paint painted turtle 9934
3070 divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adjective Of or pertaining to a god divine power 9926
3071 jam /ˈd͡ʒæm/ noun A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts He is allergic to jam. 9923
3072 goat /ɡoʊt/ noun Any ruminant of the genus Capra I saw a goat. 9922
3073 opera /ˈɑp.ə.ɹə/ noun A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance I adore the opera. 9918
3074 thieves /θiːvz/ noun plural of thief The thieves wore gloves. thief 9915
3075 guessing /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/ noun The act of making a guess; estimate or prediction; foresight I was just guessing. 9912
3076 objection /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ noun The act of objecting I have no objection to any person's religion. 9894
3077 whiskey /ˈwɪski/ noun A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley) He deals in whiskey. 9893
3078 resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ noun The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics 9888
3079 dressing /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ noun Material applied to a wound for protection or therapy Dressing up is fun. 9887
3080 attached /əˈtæt͡ʃt/ adjective Connected; joined I'm very attached to my pets. 9884
3081 brief /ˈbɹif/ noun A writ summoning one to answer; an official letter or mandate We got a news brief. 9876
3082 punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ verb To cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action,… If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person. 9876
3083 eternal /ɪˈtɝ.nl̩/ adjective Lasting forever; unending My love is eternal. 9873
3084 required /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/ adjective Necessary; obligatory; mandatory Attendance at the meeting is required. 9862
3085 Victoria /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹɪə/ noun One of an American breed of medium-sized white pigs with a slightly dished face and very erect ears Victoria died in 1901. 9858
3086 fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ adjective Of or relating to fable, myth or legend It was so fabulous. 9853
3087 twins /twɪnz/ noun A woman's breasts Two Twins won a Gold Glove Award last year. 9850
3088 characters /ˈkɛɹəktɚz/ noun plural of character Many characters are nuns. character 9847
3089 cooked /kʊkt/ adjective Prepared by cooking Don't bother talking to that guy—he's cooked from all the coke he used to do. 9846
3090 arts /ɑɹts/ noun The study of languages and literature I love martial arts! 9831
3091 naughty /ˈnɔːti/ adjective Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child) I bought some naughty lingerie for my honeymoon. 9829
3092 tend /ˈtɛnd/ verb To look after (e.g. an ill person.) Shepherds tend their flocks. 9824
3093 tap /tæp/ verb To strike (someone or something), chiefly lightly with a clear sound, but sometimes hard You can pay by tapping your card. 9813
3094 soap /soʊp/ noun A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid, commonly used in cleaning products Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing. 9811
3095 locker /ˈlɑ.kɚ/ noun A type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work,… She was afraid to come out of the locker. 9803
3096 development /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/ noun The process of developing; growth, directed change The development of this story has been slow. 9803
3097 images /ˈɪm.ɪ.d͡ʒɪz/ noun plural of image Images say a lot. image 9802
3098 prick /pɹɪk/ verb To pierce or puncture slightly The dog's ears pricked up at the sound of a whistle. 9801
3099 global /ˈɡloʊ.bəl/ adjective Concerning all parts of the world Pollution is a global problem. 9793
3100 string /stɹɪŋ/ noun A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together The deer jumped the string. 9786
3101 bitter /ˈbɪ.tɚ/ adjective Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance) They're bitter enemies. 9785
3102 sharing /ˈʃɛɚ.ɪŋ/ noun Something shared; a point in common Thank you for sharing! 9785
3103 corn /ˈkɔɹn/ noun Any cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region Corn the horses. 9781
3104 fits /fɪts/ noun plural of fit Yes, fits me well. fit 9779
3105 tent /tɛnt/ noun A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather We were camping in a three-man tent. 9777
3106 forms /fɔɹmz/ noun plural of form Art takes many forms. form 9776
3107 votes /voʊts/ noun plural of vote It may cost me votes. vote 9774
3108 propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ verb To suggest a plan, course of action, etc I propose going to see a film. 9771
3109 constantly /ˈkɑnstənʔli/ adverb In a constant manner; occurring continuously; persistently I find that I am constantly reminding you to feed your pets. 9765
3110 granny /ˈɡɹæni/ noun A grandmother Good morning, Granny! 9765
3111 nicely /ˈnaɪs.li/ adverb Precisely; with fine discernment or judgement I was nicely framed. 9761
3112 nerves /nɝvz/ noun plural of nerve He is all nerves. nerve 9761
3113 arguing /ˈɑː(ɹ).ɡju.ɪŋ/ noun argument Tom is done arguing. 9761
3114 abuse /əˈbjuz/ verb To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert He abused his authority. 9756
3115 relatives /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪvz/ noun plural of relative He has no relatives. relative 9754
3116 survival /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ noun The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life His survival kit had all the things he needed in the wilderness. 9752
3117 gloves /ɡlʌvz/ noun plural of glove I had gloves on. glove 9750
3118 tracking /ˈtɹækɪŋ/ noun The act or process by which something is tracked I'm tracking a buck. 9747
3119 bend /bɛnd/ verb To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means Don’t bend your knees. 9739
3120 review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ noun A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights The critic reviews every new play in London. 9732
3121 connect /kəˈnɛkt/ verb To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object I think this piece connects to that piece over there. 9723
3122 separated /ˈsɛpəɹeɪtɪd/ adjective Detached; not connected or joined; two or more things stand apart my parents are separated 9723
3123 elder /ˈɛldɚ/ noun A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or… Respect your elders. 9722
3124 beard /bɪɹd/ noun Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck Robin Hood is always shown as bearding the Sheriff of Nottingham. 9718
3125 admiral /ˈædməɹəl/ noun The commander of a naval squadron or fleet, regardless of formal rank I have the orders ready, Admiral. 9717
3126 salary /ˈsæləɹi/ noun A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or… I pay Tom's salary. 9710
3127 areas noun plural of area Ziri hates rest areas. area 9709
3128 disturb /dɪˈstɝb/ verb to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids The trauma disturbed his mind. 9707
3129 maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ verb To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.) It’s important to maintain good posture while sitting. 9704
3130 solved adjective Having a solution, having been explained or answered She solved a case. 9703
3131 wealth /wɛlθ/ noun Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions Money talks, but true wealth whispers. 9699
3132 bitches /ˈbɪt͡ʃɪz/ noun plural of bitch You sons of bitches! bitch 9695
3133 possession /pəˈzɛʃn̩/ noun A control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights The car is in my possession. 9686
3134 gimme /ˈɡɪmiː/ noun That which is easy to perform or obtain, especially in sports Gimme back my eraser. 9685
3135 plates /pleɪts/ noun Synonym of number plate I want ten plates. 9684
3136 shoulders /ˈʃoʊldɚz/ noun plural of shoulder The responsibility for the job was placed on his shoulders. shoulder 9683
3137 burnt /bɝnt/ adjective Damaged or injured by fire or heat I burnt the toast. 9678
3138 recorded /ɹəˈkɔɹdɪd/ adjective That has been fixed into a physical medium (for example, a book, compact disc or videotape) Recorded music comes in many forms. 9676
3139 upper /ˈʌpɚ/ noun A stimulant, such as amphetamine, that increases energy and decreases appetite genuine leather upper / balance manmade [label on a shoe] 9674
3140 counts /kaʊnts/ noun To be enumerated rather than represented as a proportion or percentage He counts on her. 9673
3141 tale /ˈteɪl/ noun A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story Don't tell tales! 9672
3142 profit /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ noun Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and… Let no man anticipate uncertain profits. 9672
3143 colleague /ˈkɑliɡ/ noun A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate, a workmate He is my colleague. 9669
3144 warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ verb To store in a warehouse or similar the warehousing of syndicated TV shows 9667
3145 hostage /ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ noun A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal Am I a hostage? 9667
3146 porn /pɔɹn/ noun Pornography I just delete the porn before someone else uses the computer. 9665
3147 Miami /maɪˈæmi/ noun A member of an indigenous North American people of Algonquian stock I live in Miami. 9663
3148 fifteen /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral The cardinal number occurring after fourteen (14) and before sixteen (16) It's now six fifteen. 9662
3149 visitors /ˈvɪzɪtɚz/ noun plural of visitor I don't want visitors. visitor 9662
3150 net /nɛt/ noun A mesh of string, cord or rope You'll have $5000 net. 9660
3151 insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ noun Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect - Marvel owns your gods! - Insulting is not arguing. 9659
3152 cities /ˈsɪtiz/ noun plural of city I like the cities. city 9655
3153 lemon /ˈlɛmən/ noun A yellowish citrus fruit You can start the vegetables cooking while you are lemoning the fish. 9653
3154 heal /ˈhiːl/ verb To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure Bandages allow cuts to heal. 9653
3155 banging /ˈbæŋ.ɪŋ/ adjective Excellent, brilliant, very exciting, top, great Strange bangings in the old house were ascribed to a poltergeist. 9652
3156 honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ noun The period of time immediately following a marriage We went to Greece for our honeymoon. 9650
3157 appeal /əˈpiːl/ noun An application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned That idea appeals to me. 9647
3158 critical /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/ adjective Inclined to find fault or criticize The patient is critical. 9636
3159 creating /kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ/ noun creation Ziri loves creating art. 9636
3160 crane /kɹeɪn/ noun Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight It's a crane fly. 9625
3161 enormous /ɪˈnoɹ.məs/ adjective Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc The enormous Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. 9624
3162 testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ noun Statements made by a witness in court This new win is testimony to the tactical skill of their coach. 9624
3163 praise /pɹeɪz/ noun Commendation; favourable representation in words You deserve praise for the hard work you've done recently. 9619
3164 fights /faɪts/ noun plural of fight He fights a lot. fight 9619
3165 indians noun plural of indian They call you Indians. indian 9616
3166 commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ noun A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something) I have three commissions for the city. 9616
3167 growls /ɡɹaʊlz/ noun plural of growl The dog growls 'grr'. growl 9614
3168 sins /sɪnz/ noun plural of sin I confessed my sins. sin 9604
3169 fraud /ˈfɹɔːd/ noun The crime of stealing or otherwise illegally obtaining money by use of deception tactics Tom is a fraud. 9599
3170 branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ noun The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing Our main branch is downtown, and we have branches in all major suburbs. 9598
3171 happily /ˈhæp.ə.li/ adverb In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness I will happily help you look for your lost wallet. 9592
3172 bout /ˈbaʊt/ noun A period of something, especially one painful or unpleasant, like an illness I've boxed in exhibition bouts to entertain the crowds. 9588
3173 covering /ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/ noun That which covers or conceals; a cover; something spread or laid over or wrapped about another I'm covering for Tom. 9576
3174 beans /biːnz/ noun Pills; drugs in pill form He told me he reached beans. I hope he’ll be okay. 9553
3175 raw /ɹɔ/ adjective (of food) Not cooked He ate raw beef for dinner. 9552
3176 muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ noun A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement She muscled through the ruins. 9544
3177 tense /tɛns/ noun The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists Dyirbal verbs are not inflected for tense. 9542
3178 relationships noun plural of relationship I suck at relationships. relationship 9541
3179 management /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/ noun Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals Excellent time management helped her succeed in all facets of her life. 9540
3180 assignment /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ noun The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks The assignment of the lease has not been finalised yet. 9538
3181 blonde /blɑnd/ noun Alternative form of blond (“person with fair hair”). (Used especially of a woman. See the usage notes in the entry blond.) Are you a blonde? 9536
3182 catching /ˈkæt͡ʃɪŋ/ adjective Infectious, contagious Tom is catching on. 9534
3183 exposed /ɪkˈspoʊzd/ adjective Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible) The film was not exposed to sufficient light. 9534
3184 comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ noun a light, amusing play with a happy ending A Midsummer Night's Dream is among Shakespeare's most famous comedies. 9514
3185 stroke /stɹoʊk/ noun An act of hitting; a blow, a hit She gave the cat a stroke. 9508
3186 whistling /ˈwɪs(ə)lɪŋ/ noun A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle Why is he whistling? 9506
3187 buildings /ˈbɪldɪŋz/ noun plural of building I love old buildings. building 9504
3188 shaking /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/ noun A movement that shakes Why are you shaking? 9503
3189 facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ noun The physical means or contrivances to make something (especially a public service) possible; the required equipment, infrastructure, location etc The facility she shows in playing the violin is unrivalled. 9502
3190 appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ adjective Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous A spot of ground is appropriated for a garden. 9500
3191 remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩/ adjective Worthy of remark; notable; interesting Her remarkable skill in mathematics is better than everyone else's in the class. 9499
3192 drawn /dɹɔn/ adjective Depleted tractor-drawn implement 9493
3193 clicking /ˈklɪkɪŋ/ noun The sound or action of a click There was a clicking. 9492
3194 symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ noun A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object Chinese people use word symbols for writing. 9490
3195 motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ noun A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion Nice motor! 9489
3196 employees /ˌɛmplɔɪˈiːz/ noun plural of employee I have 13 employees. employee 9481
3197 ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ noun A diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there their sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence) As front hall porter, you are an ambassador for the hotel. 9480
3198 pile /paɪl/ noun A mass of things heaped together; a heap We piled the camel with our loads. 9476
3199 feeding /ˈfiːdɪŋ/ noun The act or process of giving food premium blend for feeding of dairy herds 9476
3200 soda /ˈsoʊdə/ noun Sodium bicarbonate I'd like a soda. 9472
3201 cookies /ˈkʊkiz/ noun plural of cookie I made you cookies. cookie 9466
3202 slut /slʌt/ noun A sexually promiscuous woman You could hire a slut for a few hours, if you're that desperate. 9463
3203 awfully /ˈɔ.f(ə.)li/ adverb Badly, terribly She led after the swimming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth. 9457
3204 stepped /stɛpt/ adjective Provided with a step or steps; having a series of offsets or parts resembling the steps of stairs a stepped key 9454
3205 toys /tɔɪz/ noun plural of toy I like the toys! toy 9454
3206 differently /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt.li/ adverb In a different way Things turned out differently from what I'd envisaged. 9453
3207 magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adjective Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance It's a magnificent view. 9453
3208 steak /steɪk/ noun Beefsteak: a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling venison steak, pork steak, salmon steak; cauliflower steak, eggplant steaks 9450
3209 tube /tuːb/ noun Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape A tube of toothpaste. 9449
3210 superior /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adjective Higher in rank, status, or quality A genus is superior to a species. 9444
3211 pan /pæn/ noun A wide, flat receptacle used around the house, especially for cooking flash in the pan 9442
3212 expression /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ noun The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc They stared at the newcomer with a puzzled expression. 9438
3213 currently /ˈkʌɹ ənt.li/ adverb At this moment, at present, now I'm currently living with my parents while I find a new job. 9421
3214 throne /θɹoʊ̯n/ noun An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions He approached the throne reverently. 9410
3215 deadly /ˈdɛdli/ adjective Causing death; lethal Her face suddenly became deadly white. 9410
3216 tooth /tuθ/ noun A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food Jute has more tooth than polypropylene. 9408
3217 depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ adjective Unhappy; despondent The cubic function x³ + cx + d = 0, where one of the terms has a coefficient of zero, is a depressed cubic. 9400
3218 potatoes /pəˈteɪ.toʊz/ noun plural of potato I wash the potatoes. potato 9398
3219 wicked /ˈwɪk.ɪd/ adjective Evil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible Genuine cowards follow wicked people and cannot reliably sustain any virtue. 9391
3220 resources /ˈɹi.sɔɹsɪz/ noun plural of resource Tom is wasting resources. resource 9388
3221 native /ˈneɪtɪv/ adjective Belonging to one by birth or ancestry This is my native land. 9386
3222 centuries /ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiz/ noun plural of century These trees are centuries old. century 9384
3223 poetry /ˈpoʊ.ə.tɹi/ noun Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm Do you like poetry? 9374
3224 multiple /ˈmʌltɪpəl/ noun A whole number that is obtained by multiplying a specific whole number by another whole number My Swiss Army knife has multiple blades. 9370
3225 cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ noun A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out. 9369
3226 shortly /ˈʃɔɹtli/ adverb In a short or brief time or manner; quickly "Stop interrupting me, will ya?" she said shortly. 9364
3227 buzz /bʌz/ verb To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings buzzing around in small cars that dodged through traffic 9363
3228 fingerprints /ˈfɪŋ.ɡəɹˌpɹɪnts/ noun plural of fingerprint There are no fingerprints. fingerprint 9361
3229 goddess /ˈɡɑdəs/ noun A female deity There is a goddess. 9359
3230 chin /ˈt͡ʃɪn/ verb To perform a chin-up (exercise in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar) The phone's chin looks different from the rest of it. 9359
3231 anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/ adjective Nervous and worried He is anxious to please, so you can count on him. 9354
3232 colors /ˈkʌl.ɚz/ noun plural of color I like the colors. color 9351
3233 basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/ noun A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop He pursued basketball as his career. 9350
3234 promises /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪz/ noun plural of promise I made no promises. promise 9347
3235 appearance /əˈpiɹ.əns/ noun The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye His sudden appearance surprised me. 9341
3236 musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ adjective Of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation The child is musical. 9325
3237 slide /ˈslaɪ̯d/ noun An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again The safe slid slowly. 9324
3238 aii contraction Alternative form of ai 9323
3239 ultimate /ˈʌltɪmət/ adjective Final; last in a series the ultimate pleasure 9313
3240 pork /poɹk/ noun The meat of a pig The cafeteria serves pork on Tuesdays. 9308
3241 communication /kəˌmju.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission The professors' communications consisted of lively discussions via email. 9307
3242 payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ noun The act of paying Payment will be made at the end of the month. 9305
3243 structure /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ noun A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts The structure of a sentence. 9302
3244 paperwork /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ noun Routine work involving written documents do paperwork 9301
3245 obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ adjective Intensely preoccupied with or by a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession I'm obsessed with Tom. 9298
3246 lazy /ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/ adjective Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion Get out of bed, you lazy lout! 9297
3247 Russians noun plural of Russian They call us Russians. Russian 9294
3248 actors noun plural of actor I love these actors. actor 9292
3249 squeeze /skwiːz/ noun An instance of squeezing Can you squeeze through that gap? 9291
3250 magical /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ adjective Of, relating to, or by means of magic The fireworks created a magical atmosphere in that beautiful summer night. 9287
3251 colleagues /ˈkɑliɡz/ noun plural of colleague I like my colleagues. colleague 9282
3252 admire /ədˈmaɪɹ/ verb To regard with wonder and delight He'd always been (very) much admired by his colleagues. 9273
3253 madness /ˈmæd.nəs/ noun The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease This is sheer madness. 9271
3254 roads /ɹoʊdz/ noun A roadstead Hampton Roads 9270
3255 entry /ˈɛntɹi/ noun The act of entering The entry on spiders is on page number 69. 9269
3256 injury /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ noun Damage to the body of a living thing Slander is an injury to the character. 9265
3257 burden /ˈbɝdn̩/ noun A heavy load A burden of gad steel is 120 pounds. 9262
3258 racing /ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/ noun The sport of competing in races My mind was racing. 9262
3259 manner /ˈmænɚ/ noun Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything It is in a manner done already. 9260
3260 freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ adjective Suffering or causing frost The temp in the mountains may/can fall below freezing at this time of year. 9255
3261 bits /bɪts/ noun Genitals I love Tom to bits. 9246
3262 Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ noun A native or inhabitant of Normandy, France Darn Norman door! I thought I had to push, but I actually had to pull. 9245
3263 mount /maʊnt/ verb To get upon; to ascend; to climb She mounted him last night. 9239
3264 battery /ˈbæt.əɹi/ noun A device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells His flashlight takes two AA batteries. 9237
3265 dessert /dɪˈzɝt/ noun The last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc Can I see the dessert menu, please? 9237
3266 pound /ˈpaʊ̯nd/ noun A unit of weight in various measurement systems The engine pounds. 9235
3267 visited /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/ adjective That has received a visit or visits No one visited me. 9233
3268 motel /moʊˈtɛl/ noun A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms whose entrances are immediately… I run a motel. 9233
3269 rumbling noun A muted sound of complaint or discontent (often used in the plural) His rumbling voice suited the solemn occasion. 9232
3270 cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ noun A movie theatre, a movie house In the long history of Spanish cinema[…]. 9230
3271 fond /fɑnd/ adjective Having a liking or affection (for) I am fond of this song! 9227
3272 halfway /ˌhæfˈweɪ/ adverb Half of the way between two points It's July 1st, so this year is halfway over. 9225
3273 rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ verb To quickly search through many items (such as papers, the contents of a drawer, a pile of clothing) She made a mess when she rifled through the stack of papers, looking for the title document. 9221
3274 reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ noun The act of receiving We have poor TV reception in the valley. 9216
3275 statue /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ noun A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting I see the statue. 9214
3276 fridge /fɹɪd͡ʒ/ noun A refrigerator The fridge protecting the snacks. 9213
3277 brick /ˈbɹɪk/ noun A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building This wall is made of bricks. 9209
3278 abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ verb To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions She abandoned her husband for a new man. 9208
3279 lap /læp/ verb To fold; to bend and lay over or on something The cloth laps back. 9207
3280 wars /wɔɹz/ noun plural of war He's tough. He's been through all the wars. war 9192
3281 recommend /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ verb To bestow commendation on; to represent favorably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice A city that has much to recommend it. 9188
3282 brush /bɹʌʃ/ noun An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including… Brush your hair. 9186
3283 pill /pɪl/ noun A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication Pilling the cat is such a nightmare. 9181
3284 concept /ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ noun An abstract and general idea; an abstraction It's a good concept. 9181
3285 delay /dɪˈleɪ̯/ noun A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity Two twenty minutes' delays. 9179
3286 quarters /ˈkwɔɹtɚz/ noun Housing, barracks, or other habitation or living space Go to your quarters. 9178
3287 rub /ɹʌb/ noun An act of rubbing My shoes are beginning to rub. 9168
3288 mall /mɔːl/ noun A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct I'm at the mall. 9166
3289 soil /sɔɪl/ noun A mixture of mineral particles and organic material, used to support plant growth Light colours soil sooner than dark ones. 9166
3290 complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ noun The act of complaining He filed complaints with the housing authority. 9162
3291 sail /seɪl/ noun A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination… Let's go for a sail. 9160
3292 baker /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ noun A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar items I am a baker. 9155
3293 coughs noun plural of cough He coughs a lot. cough 9145
3294 bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ noun A container made of rigid material, often with a handle, used to carry liquids or small items The horse drank a whole bucket of water. 9143
3295 description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ noun A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species The zoo had no lions, tigers, or cats of any description. 9140
3296 badge /bæd͡ʒ/ noun A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one’s clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization He calmed down a lot when the policeman badged him. 9133
3297 measure /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ noun A limit that cannot be exceeded; a bound. (Now chiefly in set phrases.) I measure that at 10 centimetres. 9133
3298 hip /hɪp/ noun The outward-projecting parts of the pelvis and top of the femur and the overlying tissue Tom broke his hip. 9131
3299 function /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ noun What something does or is used for Our hotel is hosting a function for all the warehouse workers on the night of April 18. 9130
3300 indistinctly adverb In an indistinct manner The old man muttered something indistinctly and fell silent. 9127
3301 foundation /ˌfaʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃən/ noun The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect The foundations of this construction have been laid out. 9122
3302 waiter /ˈweɪ̯təː/ noun A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar Waiter! There's a fly in my soup. 9109
3303 homeless /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adjective Lacking a permanent place of residence Whenever I pass the park, I see the homeless people sleeping on the benches. 9106
3304 unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ adjective Not favored by fortune I pity the unfortunate. 9101
3305 log /lɔɡ/ noun The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches To multiply two numbers, add their logs. 9100
3306 meetings /ˈmiːtɪŋz/ noun plural of meeting I'm sick of meetings. meeting 9099
3307 giggles noun An attack of uncontrolled giggling She was seized with a bad case of the giggles. 9098
3308 combat /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ noun A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used) It has proven very difficult to combat drug addiction. 9092
3309 poem /ˈpoʊ.əm/ noun A literary piece written in verse Read me a poem. 9092
3310 polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ verb To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding Steel polishes well. 9090
3311 handed /ˈhændəd/ adjective Having a certain kind or number of hands I handed him a map. 9089
3312 weed /wiːd/ noun Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing I weeded my flower bed. 9084
3313 tons /tʌnz/ noun Lots; large quantities or numbers (of people or things) Tons of people attended the game. 9075
3314 satellite /ˈsætəlaɪ̯t/ noun A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite. 9059
3315 jersey /ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ noun A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body She's our butter queen, our dandy Jersey, Mary Ann. 9059
3316 eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ noun Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision I got an eagle in the third hole. 9058
3317 privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ noun The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others I need my privacy, so please stay out of my room. 9058
3318 chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ noun One of the main sections into which a published work is divided, especially a book Detective novel writers try to keep up the suspense until the last chapter. 9056
3319 treating /ˈtɹiːtɪŋ/ noun Treatment How is life treating you? 9054
3320 wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ noun An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise God gave us wisdom. 9047
3321 flip /flɪp/ verb To throw so as to turn over We'll decide this on a flip of a coin. 9047
3322 entering /ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/ noun action of the verb to enter I'm entering the house. 9047
3323 barn [ˈbɑɹn] noun A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle Hide in the barn. 9047
3324 farmer /ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ noun Someone or something that farms, as: A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock; anyone engaged in agriculture on a farm a farmer of the revenues 9046
3325 clan /klæn/ noun A group of people all descended from a common ancestor, in fact or belief, especially when the exact genealogies are not known Holonym: nation 9045
3326 budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ noun The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe We flew on a budget airline. 9026
3327 pub /pʌb/ noun A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or… Where is the pub? 9026
3328 temporary /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/ adjective Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time Sally was put in temporary charge of the department while they searched for a full-time replacement. 9025
3329 effective /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adjective Having the power to produce a required effect or effects The curfew is effective at midnight. 9022
3330 lamb /ˈlæm/ noun A young sheep; especially, one younger than nine months Mary had a little lamb, its fleece as white as snow. 9011
3331 plot /plɑt/ noun The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means They had plotted a robbery. 9006
3332 proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ noun A scheme or design to make proposals for a treaty of peace 8992
3333 sticks /stɪks/ noun rural terrain, especially a woody area; any rural region We had to drive way out into the sticks to visit that customer. 8989
3334 blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ noun Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward He was given blessings hoping he would pass his final exam. 8982
3335 rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ noun Violent uncontrolled anger Miniskirts were all the rage back then. 8981
3336 bothered adjective Annoyed; irritated I'm not bothered if he chooses to ignore our anniversary. It's his problem. 8977
3337 basis /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ noun A physical base or foundation Allow us to compete on an equal basis. 8975
3338 twist /twɪst/ noun A twisting force Avarice twists itself into all human concerns. 8971
3339 leak /liːk/ verb To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed The babies' diapers had big leaks. 8964
3340 item /ˈaɪ.təm/ noun A distinct physical object Tweezers are great for manipulating small items. 8963
3341 catholic /ˈkæ.θ(ə.)lɪk/ adjective Universal; all-encompassing The wife of the Prime Minister is a Catholic. 8955
3342 sighing /ˈsaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ adjective Accompanied by or uttered with a sigh the groanings and sighings of the dying man 8952
3343 retired /ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/ adjective Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet I lead a retired lifestyle. 8951
3344 inner /ˈɪnə/ adjective Being or occurring (farther) inside, situated farther in, located (situated) or happening on the inside of something, situated within or farther within… inner ear 8942
3345 cents /sɛnts/ noun plural of cent Just my 2 cents... cent 8941
3346 affect /əˈfɛkt/ verb To influence or alter Hepatitis affects the liver. 8941
3347 forbidden /fɚˈbɪdən/ adjective Not allowed; specifically disallowed It is not forbidden. 8938
3348 patch /pæt͡ʃ/ noun A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole My coat needs patching. 8938
3349 drops /dɹɑps/ noun plural of drop Do you have cough drops? drop 8934
3350 necessarily /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ adverb Inevitably; of necessity It is not necessarily true that children get their morals from their parents. 8933
3351 provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction Only if (the stipulation that follows is true) You can go to the party provided you finish all your homework first. 8929
3352 meters noun plural of meter I'm 1.9 meters tall. meter 8928
3353 returns /ɹɪˈtɝnz/ noun Merchandise returned to the retailer, wholesaler or supplier He returns to his home. 8924
3354 fires /ˈfaɪ̯ɚz/ noun plural of fire I fight forest fires. fire 8921
3355 humor /ˈhjuːmɚ/ noun US spelling of humour He was in a particularly vile humor that afternoon. 8919
3356 torn /toɹn/ adjective Having undergone tearing; ripped or shredded I'm torn between pizza and hamburgers. 8908
3357 e-mail /ˈiːmeɪl/ noun Alternative form of email Can you e-mail it? 8903
3358 rocky /ˈɹɑki/ adjective Abounding in, or full of, rocks; consisting of rocks His new album is quite rocky. 8902
3359 introduced /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/ adjective Not native to a location; brought from another place The prickly pear cactus is an introduced species in Australia. 8900
3360 creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ adjective Tending to create things, or having the ability to create; often, excellently, in a novel fashion, or any or all of these He is a visionary creative. 8898
3361 betray /bɪˈtɹeɪ/ verb To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly An officer betrayed the city. 8895
3362 soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ adjective Pertaining to or resembling a soviet (council) Hail the Soviet Union! 8894
3363 various /ˈvɛəɹi.əs/ adjective Having a broad range (of different elements) The reasons are various. 8893
3364 discovery /dɪˈskʌv.ɹi/ noun Something discovered The purpose of the voyage was discovery. 8890
3365 cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ noun A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West Derwood Bailey cowboyed for 50 cents a day, a noon meal, and a gallon of oats for his horse. 8890
3366 suspected /səsˈpɛktɪd/ adjective believed to be a cause or at fault Bring in the suspected vandal. 8878
3367 delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ adjective Greatly pleased Delighted to meet you. 8873
3368 sticking /ˈstɪkɪŋ/ noun A sequence or arrangement of drum notes to be played with drumsticks I'm sticking with Tom. 8873
3369 dive /daɪv/ verb To swim under water He dove in the water to save her. 8872
3370 radar /ˈɹeɪˌdɑɹ/ noun In full primary radar: a method of detecting a distant object and determining its position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysing radio waves… They were able to find the enemy fleet using radar. 8868
3371 prosecutor /ˈpɹɑ.səˌkjuːˌtəɹ/ noun A prosecuting attorney The prosecutor got the witness to admit he was lying. 8868
3372 amber /ˈæm.bɚ/ noun A hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery, decoration and… an amber codon, an amber mutation, an amber suppressor 8866
3373 vast /væst/ adjective Very large or wide (literally or figuratively) The Sahara desert is vast. 8866
3374 cookie /ˈkʊki/ noun A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm I want a cookie. 8853
3375 finest /ˈfaɪnɪst/ noun Police officers Use the finest sandpaper available. 8852
3376 pump /pʌmp/ verb To use a pump; to move (water or other liquid) by means of a pump She was wearing a lovely new pair of pumps. 8846
3377 counter /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ noun One who counts His carrying a knife was counter to my plan. 8839
3378 sorts /sɔɹts/ noun plural of sort It takes all sorts. sort 8835
3379 coin /ˈkoɪ̯n/ noun A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined. 8830
3380 warren /ˈwɔɹən/ noun A system of burrows in which rabbits or other animals live Warren Harding won the election. 8829
3381 slaves /sleɪvz/ noun plural of slave We call them slaves. slave 8828
3382 marine /məˈɹiːn/ adjective Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea He was a marine in World War II. 8827
3383 illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ noun An instance (episode) of a disease or poor health Her grandmother had passed away after a long illness. 8825
3384 sack /sæk/ noun A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with… Help me sack the groceries. 8822
3385 bid /bɪd/ verb To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price Nice bid! 8821
3386 largest /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒɪst/ adjective superlative form of large: most large This is the largest. large 8817
3387 washing /ˈwɑʃ.ɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to wash My mother used to do the washing on a Monday. 8817
3388 achieve /əˈt͡ʃiv/ verb To carry out or conclude (something, as a task) successfully; to accomplish You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. 8816
3389 causes /ˈkɔzɪz/ noun plural of cause What are the causes? cause 8812
3390 dope [doʊp] noun Any viscous liquid or paste, such as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface That party was dope! 8809
3391 nest /nɛst/ noun A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young I am aspiring to leave the nest. 8803
3392 palm /pɑm/ noun The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers I palmed in to work. 8801
3393 constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ adjective Unchanged through time or space; permanent constant time constant space 8796
3394 medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient Such behavior, if it doesn't abate, will necessitate medication and supervision. 8789
3395 gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ noun Of an activity such as a ceremony, a person's conduct, etc.: the quality of being deeply serious and solemn, especially in a dignified manner; seriousness,… I hope you appreciate the gravity of the situation. 8781
3396 booze /buz/ noun Any alcoholic beverage We were out all night boozing until we dragged ourselves home hung over. 8781
3397 abroad /əˈbɹɔːd/ adverb Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries I am going abroad. 8778
3398 rising /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ noun Rebellion the risings and fallings of a thermometer 8769
3399 analysis /əˈnæləsɪs/ noun Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory, etc.) comparative analysis 8765
3400 cuts /kʌts/ noun Corporal punishment at school He cuts my hair. 8764
3401 eats /iːts/ noun Food When are we going to get some eats? 8763
3402 employee /ˌɛm.plɔɪˈiː/ noun A person who provides labor to a company or another person One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives. 8759
3403 vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ noun A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash How is vodka made? 8757
3404 damaged /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒd/ adjective That has suffered damage His car is damaged. 8754
3405 solar /ˈsoʊ.ləɹ/ adjective Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun solar rays 8753
3406 height /haɪt/ noun The distance from the base to the top of something I'm afraid of heights. 8753
3407 pops /pɑps/ noun Father, dad Hey, pops, I'm home. 8753
3408 yards /jɑɹdz/ noun The totality of the sailing rig Her yards were bare and cockabill. 8749
3409 terrified /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/ adjective Extremely frightened Remi is terrified of spiders. 8744
3410 suitcase /ˈsutkeɪs/ noun A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling My suitcase is stowed in the luggage rack. 8738
3411 chemical /ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/ adjective Of or relating to chemistry Hydrogen and sulphur are both chemicals. 8730
3412 preparing /pɹɪˈpɛɹɪŋ/ noun preparation We are not preparing. 8724
3413 advanced /ədˈvænst/ adjective At or close to the state of the art The option can be found under advanced settings. 8719
3414 fund /ˈfʌnd/ noun A sum or source of money He drew on his immense fund of knowledge. 8719
3415 wears /wɛɹz/ noun plural of wear He wears a wig. wear 8715
3416 chirping noun The act, or an instance of, chirping My bird is chirping. 8714
3417 web /wɛb/ noun The silken structure which a spider builds using silk secreted from the spinnerets at the caudal tip of its abdomen; a spiderweb He caught the ball in the web. 8698
3418 phase /feɪz/ noun A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time The problem has many phases. 8690
3419 prom /pɹɑm/ noun A promenade concert Would you like to be my prom date? 8687
3420 suggesting /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst.ɪŋ/ noun suggestion Is Tom suggesting that? 8686
3421 fleet /ˈfliːt/ verb To pass over rapidly; to skim the surface of And so through this dark world they fleet / Divided, till in death they meet. 8685
3422 lame /leɪm/ adjective Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs With the years, this horse has little by little gone lame. 8681
3423 Irish /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ noun Temper; anger, passion Sheep are typical in the Irish landscape. 8678
3424 editor /ˈɛd.ɪ.təɹ/ noun A person who edits or makes changes to documents John is the city editor at the Daily Times. 8675
3425 assumed /əˈsjuːmd/ adjective Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated I assumed as much. 8669
3426 whip /ˈwɪp/ verb To hit with a whip He whipped the ball at me. 8668
3427 region /ˈɹi.d͡ʒən/ noun Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district;… The average age of the club's members is in the region of 35. 8664
3428 amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst Janek feels very at ease amongst his friends, but gets incredibly nervous when meeting new people. 8659
3429 temper /ˈtɛmpɚ/ noun A general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting Mind your hasty temper! 8657
3430 discussion /dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/ noun Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic This topic is not open to discussion. 8656
3431 engines noun plural of engine Fire up the engines. engine 8653
3432 operate /ˈɑpəɹeɪt/ verb To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act I'm being operated tomorrow. 8647
3433 sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ noun The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile. 8645
3434 undercover /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌvə(ɹ)/ adjective Performed or happening in secret I'm an undercover cop. 8638
3435 horror /ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/ noun An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance I saw many horrors during the war. 8635
3436 smash /smæʃ/ noun The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together I really smashed that English exam. 8631
3437 contrary /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ adjective Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse contrary winds 8629
3438 poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ noun A metal rod, generally of wrought iron, for adjusting the burning logs or coals in a fire; a firestick I'm good at poker. 8624
3439 wrapped /ɹæpt/ adjective Encased in a wrapping Why does YouTube have a wrapped now? 8624
3440 Korean /kəˈɹi.ən/ adjective Of or relating to the Asian Peninsula comprising North Korea and South Korea He is a Korean. 8622
3441 mi /miː/ noun A syllable used in sol-fa (solfège) to represent the third note of a major scale Mi casa, su casa. 8618
3442 focused /ˈfoʊ.kəst/ adjective Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal Tom is not focused. 8612
3443 tragic /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/ adjective Causing great sadness or suffering Her father's early death was tragic. 8607
3444 demons noun plural of demon You are the demons. demon 8596
3445 rounds /ˈɹaʊndz/ noun The practice of medical doctors visiting patients in a hospital or in their homes according to a predetermined order the hourly rounds of the night watchman. 8595
3446 entertainment /ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ noun An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as… Sami was into entertainment. 8594
3447 gathered /ˈɡæðɚd/ adjective focused, centered, achieving a state of shared mysticism A crowd gathered around. 8592
3448 uhh [əː] interjection Alternative form of uh Uhh... What is this? 8591
3449 yells noun plural of yell He yells at her. yell 8590
3450 Lincoln /ˈlɪŋ.kən/ noun A brand of American automobile Lincoln died in 1865. 8590
3451 crossing /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ noun Cross-breeding Please, cross at the crossing. 8585
3452 blanket /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/ verb To cover with, or as if with, a blanket A fresh layer of snow blanketed the area. 8580
3453 nut /nʌt/ noun Any of various hard-shelled seeds or hard, dry fruits from various families of plants I had the nut flush, but I lost to a full house. 8577
3454 travis /ˈtɹeɪvəs/ noun A screen or partition between stable stalls Travis Loyd says Asian carp is a clean fish, with low levels of mercury, that’s safe to eat. 8576
3455 pockets /ˈpɑ.kɪts/ noun plural of pocket My pockets are full. pocket 8576
3456 limited /ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/ adjective With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it I have a limited understanding of quantum physics. 8575
3457 paintings /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/ noun plural of painting I saw your paintings. painting 8569
3458 sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ adjective Not drunk; not intoxicated His expression sobered. 8569
3459 Caesar /ˈsizəɹ/ noun A title of Roman emperors Did Caesar have a dog? 8567
3460 intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ adjective Planned We intended to stay. 8563
3461 computers /kəmˈpjutɚz/ noun plural of computer He has two computers. computer 8561
3462 tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/ noun A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets I can play tennis. 8551
3463 needle /ˈniː.dəl/ noun A long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, sutures, etc; or a… The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty. 8546
3464 chicks /t͡ʃɪks/ noun plural of chick Owl chicks are cute. chick 8545
3465 traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ adjective Of, relating to, or derived from tradition Her traditional values are antiquated. 8545
3466 delicate /ˈdɛl.ɪ.kɪt/ adjective Easily damaged or requiring careful handling Her face was delicate. 8544
3467 independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ adjective Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free an independent property 8539
3468 grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ noun A son of one's child He has a grandson. 8524
3469 repair /ˈɹiːpɛɚ/ noun The act of repairing something How can I repair this wrong? 8522
3470 executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ noun A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority She works in an office with an executive bathroom. 8515
3471 recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ adjective Notable; distinguished; honored No one recognized me. 8510
3472 regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ preposition Concerning, respecting Opinions can vary regarding that. 8508
3473 weakness /ˈwik.nɪs/ noun The condition of being weak She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate. 8507
3474 aliens noun plural of alien Aliens are among us! alien 8506
3475 gunshots noun plural of gunshot I heard two gunshots. gunshot 8505
3476 European /ˌjʊɹ.əˈpi.ən/ adjective Related to Europe I like European countries. 8504
3477 method /ˈmɛθəd/ noun A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process) If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you. 8503
3478 tool /tul/ noun Any physical device meant to ease or do a task Idleness is a tool of the devil. 8496
3479 demands /dɪˈmændz/ noun plural of demand I meet her demands. demand 8492
3480 permit /pɚˈmɪt/ verb To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for We've been busy permitting the State Street development. 8491
3481 towel /ˈtaʊ̯əl/ verb To dry by using a towel He needed a towel for wiping the slippery floor. 8491
3482 daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ noun A wild flowering plant of species Bellis perennis of the family Asteraceae, with a yellow head and white petals The daisy is white. 8489
3483 nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adverb At the present time; in the current era Cars nowadays are more efficient. 8488
3484 spider /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ noun Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey The online dictionary is regularly spidered by search engines. 8488
3485 northern /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚn/ adjective Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north; northerly Les Dawson was a famous northern comedian. 8488
3486 zoo /zuː/ noun A park where live animals are exhibited The London Zoo was built in 1828. 8483
3487 praying noun An act of saying a prayer He is not praying. 8477
3488 passengers /ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚz/ noun plural of passenger No passengers were hurt. passenger 8474
3489 technique /tɛkˈniːk/ noun The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements It's a new technique. 8469
3490 cellphone /ˈsɛlfoʊn/ verb To make a call to (someone) on a cellphone Tom has a cellphone. 8464
3491 gently [ˈd͡ʒɛ̃ɾ̃li] adverb Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly gently born 8463
3492 operations /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃənz/ noun Any practically minded combination of business administration, management science, operations research, systems engineering, and industrial engineering The operations center was pregnant with dread. 8461
3493 planes /pleɪnz/ noun plural of plane We even heard planes. plane 8460
3494 bunny /ˈbʌni/ noun A rabbit, especially a juvenile one Let’s start on the bunny slope. 8457
3495 gunfire /ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/ noun Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report Let's hide in the trees to avoid the gunfire. 8452
3496 shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ adjective Emitting light a shining example 8451
3497 backwards /ˈbækwɜɹdz/ adjective Synonym of backward; see usage notes there Tom did it backwards. 8448
3498 baron /ˈbæɹən/ noun The male ruler of a barony tech baron 8441
3499 kidnapping /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/ noun The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom He is accused of kidnapping. 8437
3500 marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ noun A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United… Miroslav is a field marshal. 8433
3501 petty /ˈpɛt.i/ adjective Having little or no importance petty cash petty officer 8431
3502 sealed /siːld/ adjective Closed by a seal (something to prevent leakage) My fate is sealed. 8428
3503 massage /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/ verb To rub and knead (someone's body or body part), to perform a massage on (somebody) The baker gave the dough one final massage. 8424
3504 raising /ˈɹeɪzɪŋ/ noun Elevation cattle raising 8423
3505 menu /ˈmɛn.ju/ noun The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare The server handed us the menu. 8423
3506 diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ noun A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer They kept separate diaries. His was on paper and her diary was on her computer's hard drive. 8423
3507 fucker /ˈfʌk.ə(ɹ)/ noun An undesirable person You fucker, you wrecked my car! 8421
3508 wagon /ˈwæɡən/ noun A heavier four-wheeled (normally horse-drawn) vehicle designed to carry goods (or sometimes people) I'm off the wagon. 8420
3509 audition /ɔːˈdɪʃn̩/ noun A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent His audition was poor. 8417
3510 mitch /mɪt͡ʃ/ verb To pilfer; filch; steal John said he was going to mitch the last lesson today. 8417
3511 Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ noun A person from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent I'm hungry. Want to go out for Mexican? 8416
3512 casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ noun A public building or room for gambling He went to the casino every night till 1:00 am. 8413
3513 bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ noun Cured meat from the sides, belly, or back of a pig beef bacon; vegetarian bacon 8411
3514 Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ adjective Of or pertaining to the Netherlands, the Dutch people or the Dutch language The Dutch will vote on the matter next month. 8403
3515 promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/ noun An advancement in rank or position I'll have to give myself a promotion! 8402
3516 click /klɪk/ verb To cause to make a click; to operate (a switch, etc) so that it makes a click Click! The door opened. 8401
3517 forgiveness /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ noun The action of forgiving He begged for forgiveness after being caught stealing from the shop. 8399
3518 burst /bɝst/ verb To break from internal pressure I read it in two bursts. 8398
3519 permanent /ˈpɝ.mə.nənt/ noun A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm Nothing in this world is truly permanent. 8395
3520 interfere /ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/ verb To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance The investigation found the girls had been interfered with. 8394
3521 chanting noun Singing, especially as a chant is sung I remember much chanting in church during my childhood. 8391
3522 dammit /ˈdæmɪt/ noun The saying of the interjection, used as a general measure of anything Dammit, Tom, not again! 8389
3523 spencer /ˈspɛnsɚ/ noun A large loose-fitted gaffsail on a square-rigger or barque, used from the nineteenth century onwards Mr. Spencer works in a shop. 8387
3524 registered /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚd/ adjective Having had one's (or its) name or identity added to an official list or entered into a register a registered nurse 8379
3525 sunny /ˈsʌni/ adjective Featuring a lot of sunshine Whilst it may be sunny today, the weather forecast is predicting rain. 8377
3526 packing /ˈpækɪŋ/ noun The action of putting things together, especially of putting clothes into a suitcase for a journey Packing in a packed bed, or a column such as a distillation column or a chromatography column 8376
3527 scenes /sinz/ noun plural of scene I described the scenes. scene 8376
3528 superman /ˈsupɚmæn/ noun An imagined superior type of human being representing a new stage of human development; an übermensch; (loosely), a man of extraordinary powers Nietzsche wrote of the coming of the superman. 8375
3529 questioning /ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/ noun The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something? 8373
3530 unfair /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ adjective Not just It was unfair for the boss to give larger bonuses to his friends. 8369
3531 admitted /ədˈmɪtɪd/ adjective having received admittance For quotations using this term, see Citations:admitted. 8368
3532 ancestors /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚz/ noun plural of ancestor My ancestors wrote it. ancestor 8368
3533 completed /kəmˈpliːtɪd/ adjective Finished I completed my task. 8357
3534 swallow /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ verb To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat My throat was so sore that I was unable to swallow. 8357
3535 conduct /ˈkɑndʌkt/ noun The act or method of controlling or directing He conducted himself well. 8352
3536 prayers /pɹɛɹz/ noun plural of prayer He said his prayers. prayer 8348
3537 sheet /ʃit/ noun A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper Use the sheets in the hall closet to make the bed. 8346
3538 fried /fɹaɪd/ adjective Cooked by frying He always ate his eggs fried, never scrambled. 8345
3539 avenue /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ noun A broad street, especially one bordered by trees or, in cities laid out in a grid pattern, one that is on a particular side of the city or that runs in a… There are several avenues by which we can approach this problem. 8333
3540 poisoned /ˈpɔɪzn̩d/ adjective Killed, paralysed, or harmed by receiving a dose of poison This is a poisoned work environment. 8332
3541 reverse /ɹɪˈvɝs/ verb To turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence He selected reverse gear. 8324
3542 newspapers /ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚz/ noun plural of newspaper He buys us newspapers. newspaper 8321
3543 complaining /kəmˈpleɪn.ɪŋ/ noun The act by which someone complains; a complaint It's no use complaining. 8315
3544 senses /ˈsɛnsɪz/ noun plural of sense He has dull senses. sense 8313
3545 investment /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ noun The act of investing, or state of being invested Giving your children a good education is a wise long-term investment. 8308
3546 absurd /əbˈsɚd/ adjective Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory;… Do not be absurd. 8303
3547 potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ noun The edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum I am a potato. 8297
3548 inspired /ɪnˈspaɪɹd/ adjective Having excellence through inspiration He was inspired to learn to fly. 8287
3549 ruby /ˈɹuː.bi/ noun A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone We're going down the Indian for a Ruby; wanna join us? 8278
3550 celebrating noun celebration I was out celebrating. 8278
3551 tag /tæɡ/ noun A small label He has a tag hung on his bag. 8276
3552 ram /ɹæm/ noun A male sheep, typically uncastrated I quickly rammed another charge down the barrel and took aim. 8274
3553 bonnie /ˈbɒni/ adjective Merry; happy My bonnie friend, come over here. 8269
3554 bugs /bʌɡz/ adjective Crazy; unstable It just bugs me. 8268
3555 hooked /hʊkt/ adjective Having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook You only have to try heroin once to become hooked. 8265
3556 jill /d͡ʒɪl/ noun A female ferret He carried Jill up. 8264
3557 ranch /ˈɹænt͡ʃ/ noun A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock Bill had ranched only five years when his dad made him foreman. 8263
3558 safer adjective comparative form of safe: more safe I feel safer now. safe 8257
3559 worn /woɹn/ adjective Damaged and shabby as a result of much use I was worn out. 8256
3560 crashing /ˈkɹæʃɪŋ/ noun The sound or action of something that crashes the ceaseless crashings of waves on the beach 8254
3561 lands /lændz/ noun plural of land These lands yield little. land 8252
3562 heather /ˈhɛðɚ/ noun An evergreen plant, Calluna vulgaris, with spiky leaves and small purple, pink, or white flowers Heather is a cute girl. 8248
3563 ash /ˈæʃ/ noun The solid remains of a fire Ash from the fire floated over the street. 8244
3564 leather /ˈlɛðɚ/ noun A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing; often denotes leather from cattle when no qualifier… Jones showed good leather to snare that liner. 8241
3565 grounds /ɡɹaʊndz/ noun Basis or justification for something the castle grounds 8236
3566 assuming /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/ noun An assumption That's what I'm assuming. 8235
3567 conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ noun An agreement or arrangement between multiple parties to do something harmful, immoral or subversive; an instance of collusion This is a conspiracy. 8232
3568 thanksgiving /ˌθeɪ̯ŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ noun The expression of gratitude Have a nice Thanksgiving! 8229
3569 guardian /ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ noun Someone who guards, watches over, or protects She's my guardian angel. 8218
3570 rumors /ˈɹumɚz/ noun plural of rumor The rumors are true. rumor 8216
3571 yen /jɛn/ noun The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen humankind's yen for knowledge 8215
3572 terror /ˈtɛɹɚ/ noun Intense dread, fright, or fear a terror attack 8207
3573 misunderstanding /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ noun A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception The worst distance between two people is misunderstanding. - Thoughtkick 8203
3574 tire /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ noun US and Canada spelling of tyre: The rubber covering on a wheel I tire of this book. 8199
3575 boats /boʊts/ noun plural of boat We have two boats. boat 8192
3576 parade /pəˈrɑd/ noun Synonym of military parade: A show of troops, an assembly of troops as a show of force, to receive orders, or especially for inspection at set times His shop is located in Chester Pde. 8190
3577 immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ noun The state of being insusceptible to something; notably: Protective resistance against disease Some people have better immunity to diseases than others. 8186
3578 adults /əˈdʌlts/ noun plural of adult We are both adults. adult 8185
3579 steam /stiːm/ verb To cook with steam I'm steaming in this coat. 8179
3580 closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ adverb In a close manner Finnish and Estonian are closely related languages. 8176
3581 pearl /pɝl/ noun A shelly concretion, usually rounded, and having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found in the mantle, or between the mantle and shell, of certain… to go pearling 8175
3582 soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ noun Association football I'm a soccer mom. 8169
3583 priority /pɹaɪˈoɹəti/ noun An item's relative importance He set his e-mail message's priority to high. 8157
3584 shouts /ʃaʊts/ noun plural of shout He shouts a lot. shout 8155
3585 happier /ˈhæpi.ɚ/ adjective comparative form of happy: more happy Tom is happier now. happy 8150
3586 khan /kɑːn/ noun An Ottoman sultan We went to the Aga Khan Museum. 8150
3587 struggling /ˈstɹʌɡl̩ɪŋ/ noun The act of one who struggles He's struggling a bit. 8148
3588 root /ɹut/ noun The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to… Multiply by root 2. 8144
3589 larger /ˈlɑɹ.d͡ʒɚ/ adjective comparative form of large: more large I need a larger room. large 8128
3590 boot /but/ noun A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg You nearly booted me in the face! 8127
3591 conflict /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ noun A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals It appears that our schedules conflict. 8125
3592 cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ noun A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem The cherry is red. 8118
3593 honking adjective Having a bad smell We listened to the distant honkings of the geese on the lake. 8117
3594 concerns /kənˈsɝnz/ noun plural of concern I do have concerns. concern 8115
3595 celebration /ˌsɛl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ noun The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament We will attend the Christmas celebration in church. 8115
3596 sore /soɹ/ adjective Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive Her feet were sore from walking so far. 8113
3597 unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ adjective Not awake; having no awareness (usually as the result of a head injury) My sudden fright was an unconscious response. 8112
3598 cattle /ˈkætəl/ noun Domesticated animals of the species Bos taurus (cows, bulls, steers, oxen etc), and other hoofed mammals of the genus Bos Many cattle were suffering from a disease called BSE. 8112
3599 breasts /bɹɛsts/ noun plural of breast She has big breasts. breast 8109
3600 fairly /ˈfɛɹ.li/ adverb In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party The weather this weekend will be fairly dry. 8109
3601 fee /fiː/ noun An amount charged for a privilege late fee 8109
3602 recognise /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ verb Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of recognize Do you recognise it? 8107
3603 wade /weɪd/ verb To walk through water or something that impedes progress We had to be careful during our dangerous wade across the river. 8107
3604 radiation /ˌɹeɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light The radiation of love from the crowd was addictive to the young singer-songwriters. 8107
3605 holidays noun (usually after possessive) holiday, vacation; time off work, especially if spent travelling away from home Where will you be spending the holidays? 8107
3606 raining /ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/ noun A fall of rain It was raining heavily. 8107
3607 forgetting /fɚˈɡɛtɪŋ/ noun The mental act by which something is forgotten Who am I forgetting? 8105
3608 register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.stɚ/ noun A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc The teacher took the register by calling out each child's name. 8096
3609 shadows /ˈʃædoʊz/ noun plural of shadow Keep in the shadows. shadow 8095
3610 specifically /spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/ adverb In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly What specifically looks bad? 8092
3611 sarge /sɑɹd͡ʒ/ verb To go out and engage women in order to pick them up 8091
3612 ideal /aɪˈdi(ə)l/ adjective Pertaining to ideas, or to a given idea An ideal triangle in the hyperbolic disk is one bounded by three geodesics that meet precisely on the circle. 8087
3613 turtle /ˈtɝtl̩/ noun Any land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise Were speeding when car turtled […] Auto crashed into curb and turtled. 8080
3614 spoil /spɔɪl/ verb To ruin; to damage in such a way as to make undesirable or unusable All this sun spoils me for vacations in the far North. 8079
3615 deserved /dɪˈzɝvd/ adjective Fair; merited We deserved to win. 8074
3616 candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/ noun A person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege Candidates must remain silent for the entirety of the exam. 8068
3617 lance /læns/ noun A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen to lance a vein or an abscess 8068
3618 types /taɪps/ noun plural of type Do you have other types? type 8068
3619 bloke /bloʊk/ noun A fellow, a man; especially an ordinary man, a man on the street Tom is a bloke. 8066
3620 explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ verb To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off The bomb explodes. 8064
3621 immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ adjective Happening right away, instantly, with no delay Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link. 8061
3622 hunger /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ verb To be in need of food I have a hunger to win. 8049
3623 closest /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/ adjective superlative form of close: most close What's in this closest? close 8047
3624 combination /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ noun The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining Certain drug combinations can be dangerous. 8040
3625 nanny /ˈnæni/ noun A child's nurse I was a nanny. 8037
3626 develop /dɪˈvɛl.əp/ verb To change with a specific direction, progress She developed bad eating habits. 8036
3627 detectives noun plural of detective The detectives pursued him. detective 8036
3628 severe /sɪˈvɪɹ/ adjective Very bad or intense severe clothing 8032
3629 en /ˈɛn/ pronoun Him People came en masse. 8029
3630 organized /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/ adjective Of things or settings, having been organized; in good order Your desk is so organized! 8028
3631 Franklin /ˈfɹæŋklɪn/ noun A one-hundred-dollar bill, which carries the portrait of Benjamin Franklin The proverb is quoted from Franklin. 8022
3632 gut /ɡʌt/ noun The alimentary canal, especially the intestine Fire gutted the building. 8020
3633 splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adjective Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright a splendid sun 8020
3634 dismissed /dɪsˈmɪst/ adjective Not having been considered; treated as unimportant; rejected Am I being dismissed? 8012
3635 pm adverb Alternative form of p.m. Could you PM me? 8007
3636 vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adjective More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally It's okay to get vulnerable every now and again. 7998
3637 continued /kənˈtɪn.jud/ adjective Uninterrupted This article is continued on page 57. 7998
3638 vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ adjective Relating to or characteristic of life The brain is a vital organ. 7997
3639 comrades /ˈkɑmɹædz/ noun plural of comrade Where are my comrades? comrade 7996
3640 bureau /ˈbjʊ.ɹoʊ/ noun An administrative unit of government; office a news bureau; a travel bureau; a service bureau; an employment bureau; the Citizens Advice Bureau 7996
3641 drawer /dɹɔɹ/ noun An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles This is a drawer. 7995
3642 retreat /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ noun The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant We both need a week retreat after those two stressful years working in the city. 7993
3643 Benny /ˈbɛni/ noun A stupid or dull-witted person I miss Benny Hill. 7990
3644 pillow /ˈpɪl.oʊ/ [ˈpʰɪɫ.ö̞] noun A soft cushion used to support the head in bed She slept with her head on the pillow. 7989
3645 ace /ˈeɪ̯s/ noun A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game an ace detective 7987
3646 cart /kɑɹt/ verb To carry or convey in a cart The grocer delivered his goods by cart. 7985
3647 nap /næp/ noun A type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse. 7983
3648 ham /ˈhæm/ noun The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock a little piece of ham for the cat 7982
3649 announce /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ verb To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known Our coach has retired, but occasionally he still announces. 7978
3650 borrowed /ˈbɑɹoʊd/ adjective Having been borrowed I just borrowed it. 7976
3651 parked adjective Left somewhere when not in use a row of parked cars 7969
3652 galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ noun Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are… Where is my galaxy? 7968
3653 voted adjective That has been assigned or established by a vote I voted for it. 7967
3654 muffled /ˈmʌfl̩d/ adjective Stifled or covered up; diminished by interference A muffled curse escaped my lips. 7967
3655 jewelry verb To make jewelry Do you sell jewelry? 7964
3656 kisses /ˈkɪsɪz/ noun plural of kiss I miss his kisses. kiss 7961
3657 luggage /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/ noun The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings I lost my luggage. 7957
3658 groom /ɡɹum/ verb To attend to one's appearance and clothing Give the mare a quick groom before you take her out. 7954
3659 oops /ups/ noun A minor mistake or unforeseen difficulty Oops, I farted again! 7954
3660 lighter /ˈlaɪtɚ/ noun A person who lights things I prefer a lighter shade of pink. 7953
3661 alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ noun The state of being allied matrimonial alliances 7944
3662 buddies /ˈbʌdiz/ noun plural of buddy How are my buddies? buddy 7942
3663 clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ noun Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to… Marco runs a clothing brand. 7940
3664 drown /dɹaʊn/ verb To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid When I was a baby, I nearly drowned in the bathtub. 7935
3665 alike /əˈlaɪk/ adverb In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally We are all alike concerned in religion. 7933
3666 excellency /ˈɛk.sə.lən.si/ noun Synonym of excellence; the quality of being excellent As you ordered, Your Excellency. 7933
3667 relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ adjective Connected to or depending on something else; comparative The words “big” and “small” are relative. 7928
3668 photographs /ˈfoʊ.təˌɡɹæfs/ noun plural of photograph May I take photographs? photograph 7925
3669 burger /ˈbɝ.ɡɚ/ noun A hamburger She was planning to have a burger for dinner. 7924
3670 dough /doʊ/ noun A thick, malleable substance made by mixing flour with other ingredients such as water, eggs, or butter, that is made into a particular form and then baked Pizza dough is very stretchy. 7923
3671 wreck /ˈɹɛk/ noun Something or someone that has been ruined He wrecked the car in a collision. 7920
3672 approve /əˈpɹuːv/ verb To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision. 7918
3673 physically /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/ adverb In a physical manner Tom is physically fit. 7914
3674 stations /ˈsteɪ.ʃənz/ noun An infrequent religious gathering of family and friends spread over a few days, where Mass and the Rosary will be said in the home Back to your stations! 7913
3675 spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ adjective Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul Respect towards ancestors is an essential part of Thai spiritual practice. 7910
3676 sire /saɪə(ɹ)/ noun A lord, master, or other person in authority, most commonly used vocatively: formerly in speaking to elders and superiors, later only when addressing a… Sire, I had no need of that hypothesis. 7909
3677 roaring /ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/ adjective Intensive; extreme The ice-cream sellers did a roaring trade in the midday heat. 7909
3678 inch /ɪnt͡ʃ/ noun An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm Don't move an inch! 7906
3679 servants /ˈsɝvənts/ noun plural of servant I had three servants. servant 7906
3680 limits /ˈlɪmɪts/ noun plural of limit I have my limits. limit 7905
3681 unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ adjective Not expected, anticipated or foreseen It was so unexpected. 7899
3682 arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vl̩/ noun The act of arriving (reaching a certain place) The early arrival of the bride created a stir. 7898
3683 whimpering noun The sound of one who whimpers; a whimper; a feeble complaint The dog is whimpering. 7898
3684 basket /ˈbæskɪt/ noun A lightweight woven container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom Let's play some basket. 7897
3685 scandal /ˈskeə̯ndəl/ noun An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids. 7894
3686 stink /stɪŋk/ verb To have a strong bad smell Something stinks about the politician's excuses. 7891
3687 homer /ˈhoʊmɚ/ noun A home run The Sultan of Swat homered 714 times. 7887
3688 shield /ˈʃild/ noun A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body Sunscreen shields against the harmful effects of solar rays. 7881
3689 shooter /ˈʃuːtəː/ noun Someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc The shooter put a bullet clean through her head. 7879
3690 instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adjective Present; current; extant The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building. 7872
3691 objects /ˈɒbd͡ʒɛkts/ noun plural of object Women are not objects. object 7871
3692 rehearsal /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ noun The practising of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to… Rehearsal is no fun. 7869
3693 disturbing /dɪsˈtɝ.bɪŋ/ adjective Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling His behaviour is very disturbing. 7868
3694 directed /dɪˈɹɛktɪd/ adjective In a manner emphasizing one's point of view Use only as directed. 7864
3695 scan /skæn/ verb To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely He scanned the horizon. 7861
3696 electronic /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ adjective Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons electronic mail 7860
3697 republic /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ noun A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy The Republic of Udmurtia is west of the Permian Oblast. 7860
3698 overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ noun An item delivered or completed overnight Don't expect overnight delivery. 7860
3699 counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ noun The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation I would counsel prudence in this matter. 7855
3700 sirens noun plural of siren I can hear sirens. siren 7854
3701 bait /beɪt/ noun Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net Please stop posting bait, or I will have to mute you. 7852
3702 dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ noun The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character I've lost my dignity. 7850
3703 lean /ˈliːn/ adjective Slim; not fleshy She leaned out of the window. 7849
3704 heroin /hɛəɹoʊ.ɪn/ noun A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria, classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world Heroin is a drug. 7848
3705 barney /ˈbɑɹni/ noun A noisy argument Barney was wounded seriously. 7839
3706 gossip /ˈɡɑsɪp/ noun Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business I have a juicy piece of gossip to share with you. 7839
3707 economy /ɪˈkɒ.nə.mi/ noun The study of money, currency and trade, and the efficient use of resources Economy size. 7837
3708 impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ verb To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably You impressed me with your command of Urdu. 7819
3709 tissue /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ noun Thin, woven, gauzelike fabric a tissue of forgeries, or of lies 7818
3710 threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ verb To make a threat against someone; to use threats He threatened me with a knife. 7814
3711 bump /bʌmp/ noun A light blow or jolting collision The car bumped over the dirt road. 7813
3712 supreme /ˌsuˈpɹim/ noun The highest point supreme disgust 7809
3713 bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ noun A game of chance for two or more players, who mark off numbers on a grid as they are announced by the caller; the game is won by the first person to call out… He plays bingo with his family on Saturdays. 7807
3714 excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ noun The state of being excited (emotionally aroused) to get caught up in the excitement 7805
3715 mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ noun The human race in its entirety One small step for a man can be a giant leap for mankind. 7803
3716 document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ noun An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information… A ship should be documented according to the directions of law. 7799
3717 broad /bɹɔd/ adjective Wide in extent or scope She still has a broad Scottish accent, despite moving to California 20 years ago. 7798
3718 Vietnam /ˌvi.ɪtˈnɑm/ noun A long and protracted war or conflict in which the dominating foreign occupier is unable to secure a victory another Vietnam 7796
3719 vessel /ˈvɛsəl/ noun Any craft designed for transportation on or in water, such as a ship, boat, or submarine A teacher should be a vessel of knowledge. 7796
3720 lit /ˈlɪt/ adjective Illuminated He walked down the lit corridor. 7794
3721 killers noun plural of killer Tom is on pain killers. killer 7790
3722 foul /faʊl/ verb To make dirty The drain fouled. 7784
3723 stare /stɛɚ/ verb To look fixedly (at something) She found him staring with raised eyebrows at her. 7782
3724 deaths /dɛθs/ noun plural of death I saw a lot of deaths. death 7780
3725 hut /hʌt/ noun A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials a groundsman’s hut 7776
3726 elements /ˈɛl.ɪ.mənts/ noun The weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc Shelter from the elements is a basic survival need for humans. 7774
3727 coma /ˈkoʊmə/ noun A cloud of dust surrounding the nucleus of a comet go into a coma 7770
3728 laying /ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/ noun The act by which something is laid (in any sense) I'm laying you off. 7769
3729 coffin /ˈkɔfɪn/ noun A closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial The coffin was empty. 7767
3730 cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ noun An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a… Cocaine is a drug. 7765
3731 puppy /ˈpʌpi/ noun A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12–18 months) I have another two dozen of these puppies to finish before I can go home. 7764
3732 handled /ˈhændl̩d/ adjective Having a handle or handles, often of a specified number or kind A rake is a long-handled toothed gardening tool. 7759
3733 announcement /əˈnaʊns.mənt/ noun An act of announcing, or giving notice This announcement was made during the first training session. 7759
3734 oath /ˈoʊθ/ noun A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's… The generals swore an oath of loyalty to the country. 7758
3735 mob /mɑb/ noun A large or disorderly group of people; especially one bent on riotous or destructive action The shoppers mobbed the store on the first day of the sale. 7753
3736 cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ verb To provide with cotton The cotton is high. 7748
3737 deposit /dɪˈpɑ.zɪt/ noun Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems The waters deposited a rich alluvium. 7747
3738 taxes /ˈtæksɪz/ noun plural of tax I pay my taxes. tax 7741
3739 injuries noun plural of injury Do you have injuries? injury 7735
3740 autopsy /ˈɔ.tɑp.si/ noun A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death The autopsy revealed he had died of multiple bullet wounds. 7728
3741 advise /ədˈvaɪz/ verb To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed We were advised of the risk. 7727
3742 gig /ɡɪɡ/ noun A small, narrow, open boat carried in a larger ship, and used for transportation between the ship and the shore, another vessel, etc His sergeant gigged him for an unmade bunk. 7723
3743 lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ noun A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group Lecture notes are online. 7721
3744 skinny /ˈskɪni/ adjective Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim, which is thin in a positive sense) skinny jeans 7719
3745 include /ɪnˈkluːd/ verb To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member The vacation package includes car rental. 7716
3746 revealed /ɹəˈviːld/ adjective Of or pertaining to the revelations of a divinity to humankind He revealed his love. 7713
3747 infected adjective Having an infection The infected bodies were hastily piled up and burned. 7711
3748 relieved /ɹɪˈliːvd/ adjective Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished. 7707
3749 assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ noun Aid; help; the act or result of assisting He asked for technical assistance with the computer. 7707
3750 solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ noun A piece of music for one performer Ziri was rowing solo. 7703
3751 determine /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ verb To set the boundaries or limits of I determined to go home at once. 7695
3752 terrorists /ˈtɛɹɚɪsts/ noun plural of terrorist Terrorists blew up a bus. terrorist 7694
3753 elsewhere /ˈɛlsˌʍɛɹ/ adverb Synonym of somewhere else: in, at, or to some other place If you won’t serve us, we’ll go elsewhere. 7693
3754 lamp /ˈlæ̝mp/ noun A device that generates light, heat, or other electromagnetic radiation. Especially an electric light bulb I need a lamp. 7692
3755 practical /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ adjective Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis All in all, Jack's a very practical chap. 7685
3756 marked /mɑɹkt/ adjective Having a visible or identifying mark A marked man. 7684
3757 adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ adjective Befitting of being adored; cute or loveable a romantic love song with adorable-sounding drum beats 7682
3758 rubber /ˈɹʌbɚ/ noun Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon biopolymer of isoprene Johnny, don't forget your rubbers today. 7682
3759 purple /ˈpɝ.pl̩/ noun A colour between red and blue; violet, though often closer to magenta purple city 7681
3760 operating /ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/ adjective In operation; that operates Don't touch the operating machinery. 7681
3761 suite /swiːt/ noun A group or train of attendants, servants etc.; a retinue The Presidential suite is well appointed and allows for good security. 7680
3762 apologies /əˈpɑləd͡ʒiːz/ noun A list of people unable to attend a meeting, typically presented as the first item on the agenda I make no apologies. 7679
3763 personnel /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ noun Collection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc I've just had a letter from personnel. 7676
3764 beam /ˈbiːm/ noun Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use This ship has more beam than that one. 7674
3765 poet /ˈpoʊ.ət/ noun A person who writes poems He is a poet. 7674
3766 arrow /ˈæɹə/ noun A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow Arrow left until you reach the start of the text you want to delete. 7670
3767 counselor /ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/ noun A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems Tom is a counselor. 7670
3768 carpet /ˈkɑɹ.pət/ noun A fabric used as a complete floor covering Popcorn and candy wrappers carpeted the floor of the cinema. 7667
3769 spotted [ˈspɒtɪ̈d] adjective Discoloured by spots; stained a spotted hyena 7664
3770 floating /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/ noun The motion of something that floats You can drag the floating toolbars to any position on the screen. 7661
3771 journalist /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ noun The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly I am a journalist. 7646
3772 operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ noun A person or organisation that operates a device, system, service, etc The drone crashed because of operator error. 7633
3773 rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ verb To trust; to have confidence in; to depend I rely on Ken. 7632
3774 eastern /ˈi.stɚn/ adjective Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east Japan is in eastern Asia. 7614
3775 ay /aɪ/ noun Alternative spelling of aye (“yes”) counting the ays and the noes in a vote 7613
3776 shave /ˈʃeɪ̯v/ verb To make (the head, skin etc.) bald or (the hair) shorter by using a tool such as a razor or electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin I had little time to shave this morning. 7607
3777 remaining /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ adjective Which remains, especially after something else has been removed May I have the only remaining cake? 7606
3778 toss /tɔs/ verb To throw with an initial upward direction Toss it over here! 7606
3779 lip /lɪp/ noun Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth I bit my lip. 7597
3780 acid /ˈæsɪd/ noun A sour substance His response was harsh and acid. 7597
3781 anonymous /əˈnɑ.nə.məs/ adjective Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species No customer personal data will be retained unless it is rendered anonymous. 7582
3782 inn /ɪn/ noun Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink the Inns of Court the Inns of Chancery Serjeants’ Inns 7578
3783 oldest /ˈoʊldəst/ noun The oldest child in a family, or individual in a group My oldest always forgets to turn the living room lights off before bed. 7576
3784 breast /bɹɛst/ noun Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males The robin has a red breast. 7568
3785 sixth /sɪksθ/ noun The person or thing in the sixth position I'm the sixth son. 7566
3786 error /ˈɛɹəɹ/ noun The state, quality, or condition of being wrong I've finally seen the error of my ways. 7563
3787 reporting /ɹəˈpɔɹtɪŋ/ noun Such creation in business, government, or other kinds of administration The best thing about this database software is how much it automates the reporting. 7562
3788 brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ noun A male relative of one's generation, separated by one degree of marriage: The brother of one's spouse Tom is my brother-in-law. 7545
3789 roommate /ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ noun A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment Tom is my roommate. 7535
3790 scum /skʌm/ verb To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.) These organisms form scum in large quantities. 7530
3791 visitor /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ noun Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest I am a visitor. 7527
3792 giggling noun The act of producing giggles; high-pitched laughter I ran to Dad, giggling. 7525
3793 geez /ɡiːz/ noun Informal address to a male Geez, that was one heck of a week. 7525
3794 inches /ˈɪnt͡ʃɪz/ noun plural of inch A foot is twelve inches. inch 7524
3795 commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ noun The act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially: The act of sending a legislative bill to committee for review I had a commitment. 7523
3796 react /ɹiːˈækt/ verb To act in response How did she react to the news? 7521
3797 cows /kaʊz/ noun plural of cow He has ten cows. cow 7517
3798 protest /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ verb To make a strong objection I protest my innocence. 7517
3799 misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ noun Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe Ever since his wife left him you can see the misery on his face. 7513
3800 theft /θɛft/ noun The act of stealing property Bike theft is on the rise. 7510
3801 embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ verb To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug Natural philosophy embraces many sciences. 7510
3802 darn /dɑɹn/ adjective Damn His opinion isn't worth a darn. 7507
3803 communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ verb To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell Many deaf people communicate with sign language. 7505
3804 faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/ adjective Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause My servant is very faithful. 7503
3805 uh-uh [ˈ(ʔ)ʌ̃˧.ʔʌ̃˩] interjection no "Have you eaten yet?" "Uh-uh..." "No way!" 7501
3806 flame /fleɪm/ noun The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat I flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup. 7500
3807 medal [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] noun A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object He medalled twice at the Olympics. 7498
3808 silk /sɪlk/ noun A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider) He's wearing his silk. 7495
3809 photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ noun One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation I am a photographer. 7495
3810 cemetery /ˈsɛm.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ noun A place where the dead are buried; a graveyard or memorial park He visited a cemetery. 7493
3811 rear /ˈɹɪɚ/ verb To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster Rear that goose! 7491
3812 banana /bəˈnænə/ noun An elongated curved tropical fruit of a banana plant, which grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin Jimmy had a banana for breakfast. 7491
3813 emotion /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/ noun A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data Anger is an emotion. 7482
3814 chap /t͡ʃæp/ noun A man, a fellow Who’s that chap over there? 7480
3815 dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ adjective Marked with a date "Omnibus" is a dated term for a bus. 7478
3816 excuses noun plural of excuse We want no excuses. excuse 7477
3817 shitty /ˈʃɪti/ adjective Very bad; unpleasant; miserable; insignificant Don't get shitty with me! 7475
3818 bin /ˈbɪn/ noun A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container a corn bin 7468
3819 Jew /d͡ʒuː/ noun An adherent of Judaism Many Jews eat bagels. 7465
3820 gum /ɡʌm/ noun A viscous water-soluble carbohydrate exudate of certain plants that hardens when it becomes dry, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate Do you have a gum to spare? 7462
3821 crushed /kɹʌʃt/ adjective Pulverized, rendered into small, disconnected fragments Her top was of black crushed velvet. 7462
3822 efforts /ˈɛf.ɚts/ noun plural of effort My efforts paid off. effort 7459
3823 content /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ noun That which is contained They were in a state of sleepy content after supper. 7459
3824 corporal /ˈkoɹ.pɚ.əl/ noun A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private corporal suffering 7450
3825 rap /ɹæp/ noun A sharp blow with something hard I don't care a rap. 7446
3826 hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ adjective Without hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive He is a hopeless idler. 7445
3827 debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ noun An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision He was debating where he'd spend his holiday. 7444
3828 era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ noun A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year He adapted to the era. 7442
3829 luckily /ˈlʌk.ɪ.li/ adverb In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately They luckily escaped injury. 7442
3830 ton /tɔ̃/ noun The short ton of 2000 pounds (about 907 kg), 20 hundredweights of 100 pounds avoirdupois each I've got tons of work to do. 7438
3831 liquid /ˈlɪk.wɪd/ adjective Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure /l/ and /r/ are liquid consonants. 7435
3832 swell /swɛl/ noun The act of swelling; increase in size The organ music swelled. 7434
3833 feast /ˈfiːst/ verb To partake in a feast, or large meal It was a feast for the eyes. 7431
3834 attracted /əˈtɹæktɪd/ adjective drawn towards I'm attracted to him. 7428
3835 application /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun The act of physically applying or laying on December 31 is the deadline for MBA applications. 7420
3836 profession /pɹəˈfɛʃ.ən/ noun A promise or vow made on entering a religious order My father was a barrister by profession. 7420
3837 bench /ˈbɛnt͡ʃ/ noun A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools Injuries have shortened the bench. 7419
3838 ahem /əˈhɛm/ verb To cough or clear one's throat so as to draw attention Ahem! Could we please get started? 7416
3839 symptoms /ˈsɪmptəmz/ noun plural of symptom What are the symptoms? symptom 7415
3840 scout /ˈskaʊ̯t/ noun A person sent out to gather and bring back information; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground to scout an idea or an apology 7409
3841 keen /kin/ adjective Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested I’m keen on computers. 7404
3842 aircraft /ˈɛɚ.kɹæft/ noun A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift light aircraft 7395
3843 aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adjective Characterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing an aggressive policy, war, person, nation 7383
3844 pale /peɪl/ noun A wooden stake; a picket I have pale yellow wallpaper. 7382
3845 significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ adjective Signifying something; carrying meaning The First World War was a significant event. 7382
3846 visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/ noun Any element of something that depends on sight The visual where the trombone all threw their instruments into the air looked good. 7379
3847 embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ noun The function or duty of an ambassador The American embassy to France is located in Paris. 7375
3848 defence /dɪˈfɛns/ noun The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury Department of Defence 7374
3849 cabinet /ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ noun A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall It's in the cabinet. 7374
3850 display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ verb To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display. 7373
3851 fame /feɪm/ noun One's reputation I aspire to fame. 7372
3852 drowned /dɹaʊnd/ adjective That has died by drowning She (was) drowned while trying to swim across the English Channel. 7366
3853 filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to film Sami is filming now. 7364
3854 dunno /dəˈnoʊ/ noun An utterance of the word dunno I dunno what's with ya these days. 7363
3855 cursed /ˈkɝsɪd/ adjective Under some divine harm, malady, or other curse That cursed bird keeps stealing my milk! 7360
3856 twin /twɪn/ noun Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling Katie is Jessica's twin. 7358
3857 vault /vɑlt/ noun An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building The fugitive vaulted the fence to escape. 7351
3858 defeated /dɪˈfiːtəd/ adjective Subjugated, beaten, overcome The soldiers were defeated then captured 7350
3859 quote [kʰwoʊt] verb To repeat (the exact words of a person) Can you believe they quoted me $5,000? 7348
3860 penalty /ˈpɛn.əl.ti/ noun A legal sentence The penalty for his crime was to do hard labor. 7347
3861 bargain /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ noun An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds themself to transfer the right to some property for a… At that price, it’s not just a bargain, it’s a steal. 7347
3862 pepper /ˈpɛp.ɚ/ verb To add pepper to Some ballparks have signs saying "No pepper games". 7346
3863 speaker /ˈspikɚ/ noun One who speaks The company hired a motivational speaker to boost morale. 7343
3864 Satan /ˈseɪ.tən/ noun A demon follower of Satan (principal evil spirit); a fallen angel Satan is a brat. 7341
3865 helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ noun A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour I need a helmet. 7341
3866 scar /skɑɹ/ noun A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound Seeing his parents die in a car crash scarred him for life. 7339
3867 copies /ˈkɑpiz/ noun plural of copy Can I make copies? copy 7335
3868 fuss /fʌs/ verb To be very worried or excited about something, often too much He fussed the cat. 7333
3869 envelope /ˈɛnvə(ˌ)loʊp/ noun A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing push the envelope 7330
3870 stinks noun Chemistry (as a subject taught in school) It stinks in here. 7323
3871 African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ adjective Of or pertaining to Africa The truth is that I know the guy had African skin and a shirt of some sort. 7322
3872 arrangements /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənts/ noun plural of arrangement I'll make the arrangements. arrangement 7321
3873 honored adjective US standard spelling of honoured I am very honored! 7316
3874 discussed /dɪˈskʌst/ adjective Having been put under discussion We discussed the matter. 7309
3875 assigned /əˈsaɪnd/ adjective Which has been assigned or designated for some purpose This is your assigned seating. 7308
3876 oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ noun A chamber used for baking or heating I lit the oven. 7301
3877 attacking /əˈtækɪŋ/ adjective Carrying out an attack Tom began attacking me. 7299
3878 tin /tɪn/ noun A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn Several tins of paint were needed to paint the house. 7297
3879 sonic /ˈsɒnɪk/ adjective Of or relating to sound on a sonic level 7293
3880 collar /ˈkɑlɚ/ noun The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket, etc.) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric Collar and leash aggressive dogs. 7290
3881 mere /mɪɚ/ noun Synonym of marsh The mere thought of pineapple on pizza makes me want to throw up. 7287
3882 Romeo /ˈɹoʊmioʊ/ noun A boyfriend Who's gonna play Romeo? 7286
3883 belief /bɪˈliːf/ noun Mental acceptance of a claim as true I can't do that. It's against my beliefs. 7284
3884 storage /ˈstɔɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ noun The act of storing goods; the state of being stored There's a lot of storage in the loft. 7281
3885 rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ adjective Marked or corroded by rust rusty bacon 7276
3886 psycho /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ noun A person who is psychotic, psychopathic, or (broadly) otherwise insane I've got anthro, socio, lunch, and psycho. 7269
3887 climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ noun The sport of climbing, ascending a wall or a rock or another object using available holds, generally with the safety of a rope and belayer I went rock climbing. 7269
3888 sum /sʌm/ noun A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation The sum of 3 and 4 is 7. 7265
3889 dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adjective Devoted; loyal; conscientious His restaurant is completely dedicated to authentic cooking techniques. 7262
3890 ladder /ˈlæd.ɚ/ noun A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or… Oh damn it, I've laddered my tights! 7260
3891 alternative /ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/ adjective Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities I gave you the alternative; you decided to stay. 7253
3892 raid /ɹeɪd/ noun A quick hostile or predatory incursion or invasion in a battle I raided the fridge for snacks. 7253
3893 dining /ˈdaɪnɪŋ(ɡ)/ noun Eating dinner as a social function I hate dining alone. 7250
3894 Ms /ˈmɪz/ noun Title used before an adult woman's name or surname, especially when it is not desired or possible to indicate her marital status with Miss or Mrs Ms Jane Doe; Ms. Roe 7250
3895 corporate /ˈkoɹ.pə.ɹət/ noun A bond issued by an institution McDonald's corporate issued a new policy today. 7248
3896 folk /foʊk/ noun People, persons I need to call my folks back home. 7245
3897 bailey /ˈbeɪli/ noun The outer wall of a feudal castle the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester 7241
3898 heels /hiːlz/ noun High-heeled shoes She wore a short skirt and heels. 7238
3899 duties /duːtiz/ noun plural of duty What are your duties? duty 7236
3900 smarter adjective comparative form of smart: more smart You may be faster and stronger than me, but I'm smarter than you smart 7236
3901 surprising /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ adjective Causing surprise A surprising number of people attended the rally. 7235
3902 cruise /kɹuz/ verb To sail about, especially for pleasure Germany cruised to a World Cup victory over the short-handed Australians. 7226
3903 primary /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹ.i/ noun A primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party, or the first round of a two-round election Children attend primary school, and teenagers attend secondary school. 7225
3904 rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/ noun The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter Dance to the rhythm of the music. 7224
3905 drum /ˈdɹʌm/ noun A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone Replace the drum unit of your printer. 7222
3906 models /ˈmɑ.dl̩z/ noun plural of model Tom and Mary are models. model 7221
3907 motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ noun An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels I have a motorcycle. 7221
3908 adopted /əˈdɑptɪd/ adjective Having been received into a relationship through adoption; adoptive He was travelling under his adopted name and appearance. 7218
3909 barrel /ˈbæɹəl/ noun A round (cylindrical) vessel, such as a cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends… Throw it into the trash barrel. 7217
3910 planets /ˈplænɪts/ noun plural of planet Planets orbit the sun. planet 7215
3911 shove /ʃʌv/ verb To push, especially roughly or with force I gave Tom a shove. 7215
3912 surprises noun plural of surprise Do you like surprises? surprise 7208
3913 dings noun plural of ding The first things that you hear when you arrive at Las Vegas are the dings of the slot machines. ding 7204
3914 trailer /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ noun Someone who or something that trails (follows behind); something that is trailing We drove our trailer to Yellowstone Park. 7200
3915 cannon /ˈkænən/ noun A complete assembly, consisting of an artillery tube and a breech mechanism, firing mechanism or base cap, which is a component of a gun, howitzer or mortar,… The white cannoned off the red onto the pink. 7198
3916 tables /ˈteɪbl̩z/ noun Backgammon The tables are empty. 7196
3917 arse /ɑɹs/ noun A person's buttocks; the bottom, the backside. Also: the anus; the rectum Stop arsing around! 7196
3918 ally /ˈæl.aɪ/ noun A person who co-operates with or helps another; an associate; a friend The two countries were allies in World War I. 7195
3919 tapes noun plural of tape He switched the tapes. tape 7186
3920 dull /dʌl/ adjective Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp It's a dull day. 7185
3921 teenage /ˈtiːneɪd͡ʒ/ adjective Of or relating to an age between thirteen and nineteen years old Fred's teenage years were the most difficult of times. 7184
3922 kent /kɛnt/ noun A shepherd's staff Is that Mrs. Kent? 7183
3923 cooperate /koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/ verb To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit We had to cooperate. 7180
3924 dug /dʌɡ/ noun A mammary gland on a domestic mammal with more than two breasts, mostly used to refer to the nipples of non-ruminants and non-primates (mostly used to refer to the nipples of ruminants) 7177
3925 worthless /ˈwɝθ.ləs/ adjective Having no worth or use; without value Don’t be a worthless slouch! Go get yourself a job. 7177
3926 arriving /əˈɹaɪvɪŋ/ adjective that arrives A bus is arriving. 7175
3927 kindness /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ noun The state of being kind Do me a kindness and leave. 7173
3928 ties noun plural of tie He ties up the dog. tie 7172
3929 items /ˈaɪ.təmz/ noun plural of item No items were taken. item 7171
3930 grip /ˈɡɹɪp/ noun A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand The grip of a sword is part of its hilt. 7167
3931 relations /ɹɪˈleɪʃənz/ noun plural of relation He broke relations with them. relation 7164
3932 rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ noun A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion. 7163
3933 skirt /skɚt/ noun A separate article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower torso and part of the legs The plain was skirted by rows of trees. 7161
3934 frog /fɹɒɡ/ noun Any of a class of small tailless amphibians of the order Anura that typically hop I saw a frog. 7160
3935 perfume /ˈpɝfjuːm/ noun A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor She bought a perfume at the airport. 7146
3936 instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ adjective Essential or central; of great importance or relevance He was instrumental in conducting the business. 7146
3937 flames /fleɪmz/ noun plural of flame Sami saw the flames. flame 7145
3938 association /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun The act of associating Was it guilt by association? 7145
3939 spike /spaɪk/ noun A sort of very large nail The trap was lined with spikes. 7140
3940 eleven /əˈlɛv.ən/ noun A cricket team of eleven players. Hence first eleven - the team of best cricket players (at a school), second eleven - the "B" team, etc I got up at eleven. 7136
3941 gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ noun An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of important objects, especially works of art We could afford the less expensive seats in the gallery. 7134
3942 ginger /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ noun The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative a ginger tomcat 7134
3943 activities /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.tiz/ noun plural of activity I completed the activities. activity 7131
3944 boarding /ˈbɔː.dɪŋ/ noun The act of people getting aboard a ship, aircraft, train, bus, etc.; embarkation Tom is boarding now. 7121
3945 fist /fɪst/ noun A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward The boxer's fists rained down on his opponent in the last round. 7118
3946 stuffed /stʌft/ adjective Full or packed (with some material or substance) We're having stuffed turkey for dinner. 7114
3947 improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ verb To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something) I have improved since taking the tablets. 7114
3948 creation /ˈkɹiˈeɪʃən/ noun Something created such as an invention or artwork the creation of passwords is done by a computer. 7113
3949 infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ noun The act or process of infecting A cold is an infection. 7108
3950 tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ noun The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other We tensioned the cable until it snapped. 7107
3951 whistles noun plural of whistle He whistles in the bath. whistle 7105
3952 kindly /ˈkaɪn(d)li/ adverb In a kind manner, out of kindness I don't take kindly to threats. 7104
3953 certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/ noun A document containing a certified statement The film is certificate 15. 7103
3954 bold /boʊld/ adjective Courageous, daring Many bold fonts are available on this computer. 7100
3955 twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ adjective Consisting of two or more threads, strands or the like intertwined; formed by twisting or twining Dude I’m so twisted right now. 7092
3956 suspended /səˈspɛndɪd/ adjective suspended animation Am I being suspended? 7092
3957 affected /əˈfɛktɪd/ adjective Influenced or changed by something The affected products had to be recalled. 7090
3958 envy /ˈɛnvi/ verb To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions Envy is a sin. 7089
3959 whale /ˈweɪl/ noun Any large cetacean, usually with the exclusion of dolphins and porpoises It was a whale of a job. […] It took two months, and the fair blush of youth off my cheeks. 7087
3960 dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ noun A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed) In an emergency dial 999. 7086
3961 martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ adjective Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike I love martial arts! 7085
3962 controlled /kənˈtɹoʊld/ adjective Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions Attempto Controlled English (ACE). 7084
3963 lung /ˈlʌŋ/ noun A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood He no longer has the lungs to play long rallies like he used to. 7084
3964 nigga /ˈnɪɡə/ noun A close and loyal friend These niggas out here bein' fake. 7077
3965 coal /koʊl/ noun A black or brownish black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel Put some coal on the fire. 7074
3966 upside /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/ noun The highest or uppermost side or portion of something Turn it upside down. 7074
3967 imperial /ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ noun A bottle of wine (usually Bordeaux) containing 6 liters of fluid, eight times the volume of a standard bottle Imperial pale ale, Imperial IPA, Imperial pilsner, Imperial milk stout, Imperial lager, Imperial mead 7073
3968 paranoid /ˈpæɹ.əˌnɔɪd/ adjective Of, related to, or suffering from clinical paranoia Do I look paranoid? 7063
3969 signing /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/ noun The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company I'm not signing it. 7061
3970 congress /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ noun A formal gathering or assembly of persons; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question the National Congress of American Indians 7060
3971 villa /ˈvɪlə/ noun A house, often larger and more expensive than average, in the countryside or on the coast, often used as a retreat The villa is large. 7056
3972 candles /ˈkændl̩z/ noun plural of candle I lit the candles. candle 7055
3973 filling [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] noun Anything that is used to fill something My temporary filling fell out and got lost. 7055
3974 comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ adjective Pertaining to comedy, as a literary genre She started out as a joke-writer on the radio, and first performed as a comic at the ages of 30. 7053
3975 faint /feɪnt/ adjective Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness A fainting fit. 7053
3976 recovery /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ noun The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost I hope you make a full recovery. 7052
3977 volunteer /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ noun One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay The volunteers at the nature reserve meet up ever other Sunday to help its upkeep. 7052
3978 tech /tɛk/ noun Technology Tech stocks are down on Nasdaq. 7051
3979 bleed /ˈbliːd/ verb To shed blood through an injured blood vessel Ink traps counteract bleeding. 7050
3980 positions /pəˈzɪʃənz/ noun plural of position All the positions are full. position 7050
3981 narrow /ˈnæɹəʊ/ adjective Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth The road narrows. 7036
3982 forbid /fɚˈbɪd/ verb To disallow; to proscribe Smoking in the restaurant is forbidden. 7033
3983 Stuart /ˈst(j)uɚt/ noun A monarch or other member of the British royal family during the seventeenth and early eighteenth century, from the reign of James VI and I to Anne Stuart is a law unto himself. 7032
3984 perspective /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ noun A view, vista or outlook a perspective drawing 7030
3985 faced /feɪst/ adjective Having a specified type or number of faces The cuffs were faced with velvet. 7028
3986 neat /ˈniːt/ adjective Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities I like my whisky neat. 7027
3987 pierce /pɪɹs/ verb To puncture; to break through A shot pierced the ship. 7027
3988 observe /əbˈzɝv/ verb To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail Please observe all posted speed limits. 7024
3989 cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ noun An interval of space or time in which one set of events or phenomena is completed Put the washing in on a warm cycle. 7022
3990 psychic /ˈsaɪkɪk/ noun A person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities such as clairvoyance, precognition, and telepathy, or who appears to be susceptible to… You must be psychic—I was just about to say that. 7022
3991 handling /ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/ noun A touching, controlling, managing, using, taking care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands baggage handling 7022
3992 goose /ɡus/ noun Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and… There is a flock of geese on the pond. 7019
3993 accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adverb In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly He discovered penicillin largely accidentally. 7018
3994 conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ noun The end, finish, close or last part of something What is the conclusion? 7018
3995 designer /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ noun A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession a font designer 7017
3996 importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ noun The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note It's of no importance. 7014
3997 spots /spɑts/ noun plural of spot Two spots were open. spot 7006
3998 francs noun plural of franc These are old francs. franc 7004
3999 sweep /swip/ noun A single action of sweeping I am primarily a sweep rower. 7003
4000 Communist /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ noun A member of a formally constituted Communist Party Tom is a communist. 6994
4001 blackmail /ˈblækˌmeɪl/ noun The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud. 6988
4002 pacific /pəˈsɪfɪk/ adjective Calm, peaceful The Pacific is very wide. 6984
4003 risky /ˈɹɪski/ adjective Dangerous; involving risks Investing in this start-up company could be risky. 6984
4004 glorious /ˈɡloɹ.i.əs/ adjective Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory glorious deeds 6982
4005 hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ noun A strong aversion; an intense dislike Hatred is our enemy. 6973
4006 cam /kæm/ noun A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it I have a dashboard cam. 6972
4007 deals /diːlz/ noun plural of deal He deals in grain. deal 6971
4008 pos /poʊz/ noun plural of po po 6970
4009 fooling /ˈfuːlɪŋ/ noun The act of one who fools; foolish behaviour I was only fooling. 6967
4010 scotch /skɑt͡ʃ/ verb To cut or score; to wound superficially Gimme a Scotch. 6965
4011 execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ verb To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime Your orders have been executed, sir! 6959
4012 blank /ˈbleɪ̯ŋk/ noun The white spot in the centre of a target; hence (figuratively) the object to which anything is directed or aimed, the range of such aim The team was blanked. 6956
4013 tender /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adjective Sensitive or painful to the touch Suzanne was such a tender mother to her children. 6954
4014 turner /ˈtɝ.nɚ/ noun One who or that which turns She owns a Turner. 6951
4015 tub /tʌb/ noun A flat-bottomed vessel, of width similar to or greater than its height, used for storing or packing things, or for washing things in She added a tub of margarine to the stew. 6944
4016 sucker /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ noun A person or animal that sucks, especially a breast or udder; especially a suckling animal, young mammal before it is weaned to sucker maize 6939
4017 slight [sl̥ɐɪt] adjective Minor; small in amount a slight pain 6937
4018 addition /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ noun The act of adding anything The addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long. 6933
4019 campus /ˈkæmpəs/ noun The grounds or property of a school, college, university, business, church, or hospital, often understood to include buildings and other structures The campus is sixty hectares in size. 6931
4020 ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ adjective Related to a rite or repeated set of actions They performed the ritual lighting of the candles. 6931
4021 prey /pɹeɪ/ noun That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured He became the prey of dengue. 6930
4022 so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ adjective So named; commonly called These so-called "assistants" are making our jobs harder, not easier! 6929
4023 graduate /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/ verb To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution Trisha graduated college. 6927
4024 anyways /ˈɛn.iˌweɪz/ adverb Anyway, anyhow, in any case Tom did it anyways. 6926
4025 ew /ˈiː.uː/ verb To express disgust (at someone or something) by saying ew Ew! There’s a fly in my soup. 6926
4026 fry /fɹaɪ/ verb To cook (something) in hot fat The eggs are frying. 6923
4027 genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/ adjective Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials; genuine friendship 6921
4028 judging /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒɪŋ/ adjective judgmental I'm not judging you. 6915
4029 doubts /daʊts/ noun plural of doubt I had my doubts. doubt 6915
4030 warden /ˈwɔɹdən/ noun A chief administrative officer of a prison the warden of a college 6914
4031 ceiling /ˈsilɪŋ/ noun The overhead closure of a room The dining room had an ornate ceiling. 6909
4032 practicing adjective Actively engaged in a profession My uncle is a practicing dentist. 6904
4033 somewhat /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adverb To a limited extent or degree; not completely That hat seems somewhat small for him. 6901
4034 established /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ adjective Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted Near-synonym: accomplished 6899
4035 attempted /əˈtɛmptɪd/ adjective Tried, with the connotation of failure She is facing jail time for attempted robbery. 6898
4036 zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ noun A person, usually undead, animated by unnatural forces (such as magic), with no soul or will of his or her own, typically being slow, obedient, and harmless… After working for 18 hours on the computer, I was a zombie. 6895
4037 generations /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/ noun plural of generation We settled this generations ago. generation 6895
4038 gathering /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ noun A meeting or get-together; a party or social function She was worried by the gathering stormclouds. 6886
4039 electrical /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/ adjective Related to electricity (or electronics) I need an electrical outlet. 6880
4040 sobs /sɑbz/ noun plural of sob She burst into sobs. sob 6875
4041 couples /ˈkʌp.əlz/ noun plural of couple Many couples end in divorce. couple 6872
4042 institute /ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/ noun An organization founded to promote a cause I work in a medical research institute. 6870
4043 principle /ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/ noun A fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief I don't doubt your principles. 6868
4044 fixing /ˈfɪksɪŋ/ noun The act of subverting (fixing) a vote It's fixing to rain. 6867
4045 therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ noun Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally Tom is a therapist. 6866
4046 compete /kəmˈpiːt/ verb To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend How can I compete? 6863
4047 compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ noun An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect pay someone a compliment 6859
4048 worship /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ noun The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object We worship at the church down the road. 6858
4049 residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ noun The place where one lives (resides); one's home The confessor had often made considerable residences in Normandy. 6855
4050 democracy /dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/ noun Rule by the people, especially as a form of government, such as Is it a democracy? 6848
4051 published /ˈpʌblɪʃt/ adjective Issued for sale to the public He published a book. 6843
4052 myth /mɪθ/ noun A traditional story which embodies a belief regarding some fact or phenomenon of experience, and in which often the forces of nature and of the soul are… His story is a pure myth. 6843
4053 helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ adjective Unable to defend oneself a helpless urge 6843
4054 screwing noun The act by which something is screwed (in various senses) Tom is screwing you. 6841
4055 execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ noun The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances) The mission's successful execution lifted the troops' morale. 6833
4056 appetite /ˈæp.əˌtaɪt/ noun A desire to eat food or consume drinks appetite for reading 6828
4057 formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ adjective In accordance with established forms I'd like to make a formal complaint. 6824
4058 strictly /ˈstɹɪktli/ adverb In a strict manner That term refers strictly to smaller birds. 6823
4059 tanks noun plural of tank Tanks don't fear dirt. tank 6821
4060 chickens /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪnz/ noun plural of chicken I fed the chickens. chicken 6815
4061 technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ adjective Specifically related to a particular discipline Particle physics uses the word spin in a technical sense. 6813
4062 rod /ɹɑd/ noun A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff I notched a rod and used it to measure the length of rope to cut. 6808
4063 meets /miːts/ preposition Forming a combination or nexus of The taste of an eggplant could be described as pepper meets tomato. 6803
4064 shepherd /ˈʃɛpəɹd/ noun A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 6803
4065 brazil /bɹəˈzɪl/ noun The hard, brown wood of a certain species of the tribe Caesalpinieae; originally sappan (Biancaea sappan), of the East Indies, and later brazilwood,… I picked up a handful of brazils from the bowl. 6802
4066 brutal /ˈbɹu.təl/ adjective Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner The game was brutal, but after a bloodbath he finally won. 6802
4067 vain /veɪn/ adjective Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason vain toil a vain attempt 6800
4068 chi /t͡ʃə/ noun The Chinese foot, a traditional Chinese unit of length based on the human forearm Tom is a Tai Chi practitioner. 6797
4069 deer /dɪɹ/ noun A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla,… I wrecked my car after a deer ran across the road. 6789
4070 dresses /ˈdɹɛsɪz/ noun plural of dress I like the dresses. dress 6786
4071 retire /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ verb To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness Jones retired Smith 6-3. 6786
4072 overcome /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈkʌm/ verb To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of I was overcome with anger. 6778
4073 inspiration /ˌɪn.spɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing She was waiting for inspiration to write a book. 6778
4074 cunt /kʌnt/ noun The female genitalia, especially the vulva Yes, I do remember Dave; he was one funny cunt. 6777
4075 thrilled /θɹɪld/ adjective Extremely excited or delighted Ben was thrilled to lead the game. 6775
4076 suggestion /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃən/ noun Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for) Suggestion often works better than explicit demand. 6771
4077 dummy /ˈdʌmi/ noun A stupid person Don't be such a dummy! 6768
4078 sailor /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ noun A person who sails; one whose occupation is sailing or navigating ships or other waterborne craft He's a talented sailor and has spent many years at sea. 6767
4079 destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ noun The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at This plan will help us reach our destination, victory in the election this fall. 6765
4080 bass /beɪs/ noun A low spectrum of sound tones Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass. 6760
4081 picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ noun An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink We went out for a picnic in the forest. 6760
4082 assholes noun plural of asshole What a bunch of assholes. asshole 6760
4083 idol /ˈaɪ.dl̩/ noun A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power Tom Cruise is his idol. 6759
4084 trucks /tɹʌks/ noun plural of truck He knows all about trucks. truck 6757
4085 rank /ˈɹeɪ̯ŋk/ noun A row of people or things organized in a grid pattern, often soldiers I am a rank amateur as a wordsmith. 6755
4086 veronica /vəˈɹɒnɪkə/ noun The image of Jesus's face believed to have been made on the cloth with which St Veronica wiped his face as he went to be crucified; or the cloth used for this I like hugging Veronica. 6749
4087 blocked /blɑkt/ adjective Obstructed, so that through movement or flow is prevented or impeded Call a plumber to unclog the blocked drain. 6747
4088 strict /stɹɪkt/ adjective Strained; drawn close; tight It was a very strict lesson. 6747
4089 hiya /ˈhaɪ(j)ə/ interjection An informal greeting, hi, hello Hiya, love, how's you? 6746
4090 formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ noun Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically H₂O is the formula for water. 6745
4091 clerk /klɝk/ noun One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker The law school graduate clerked for the supreme court judge for the summer. 6743
4092 samurai /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ noun In feudal Japan, a soldier who served a daimyo Sami is a samurai. 6738
4093 disturbed /dɪsˈtɝbd/ adjective Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis He felt deeply disturbed after hearing the news. 6738
4094 cafe /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ noun Alternative form of café Is there a cafe? 6737
4095 wandering /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/ noun Travelling without preset route; roaming a wandering kidney; a wandering liver 6737
4096 consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ noun The state of being conscious or aware; awareness the development of a feminist consciousness 6735
4097 bare /bɛɹ/ adjective Minimal; that is or are just sufficient The cupboard was bare. 6720
4098 butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃɚ/ noun A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals) The band at that bar really butchered "Hotel California". 6715
4099 arrangement /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ noun The act of arranging We had an arrangement. 6715
4100 chased /t͡ʃeɪst/ adjective Pursued The dog chased me. 6714
4101 ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ noun Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio,… He works for the ministry of defence. 6714
4102 brandy /ˈbɹændi/ noun An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice I need a brandy. 6713
4103 sweater /ˈswɛtɚ/ noun A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise I want a sweater. 6711
4104 boobs /buːbz/ noun plural of boob He saw her boobs. boob 6711
4105 apologise /əˈpɒləˌd͡ʒaɪz/ verb Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize I need to apologise. 6701
4106 Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ noun One who advocates neo-Nazism, or a similarly fascist, racist, anti-Semitic, xenophobic, ethnic supremacist, or ultranationalist ideology; a neo-Nazi Auschwitz was a nazi concentration camp. 6700
4107 parole /pəˈɹoʊl/ noun Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under… He was released on parole. 6694
4108 examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ verb To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something The doctor examined the patient. 6694
4109 candle /ˈkæn.dəl/ noun A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin That vicar used to be an evangelical, but she's crept up the candle in recent years. 6692
4110 prior /ˈpɹaɪ.(ə)ɹ/ noun In an abbey, the person ranking just after the abbot, appointed as his deputy; a prior claustral The doctor had known three months prior. 6689
4111 stream /ˈstɹiːm/ noun A small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks A flag streams in the wind. 6688
4112 passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ noun A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning She struggled to play the difficult passages. 6681
4113 reaching /ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ noun The action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching I am reaching the climax. 6680
4114 organ /ˈoɹɡən/ noun The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions vital organ 6680
4115 directions /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/ noun Instructions for how to reach a destination or how to do something I got so lost on my way downtown I had to ask for directions. 6678
4116 asses /ˈæsɪz/ noun plural of ass The masses are asses. ass 6677
4117 outer /ˈaʊtɚ/ noun An outer part We ordered two cartons with twelve outers in each. 6677
4118 luxury /ˈlʌɡ.ʒə.ɹi/ noun Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings; the state of being that they create Near-synonyms: splendor, grandeur, grandness, decadence 6673
4119 pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ noun A handgun She leveled her pistol at the target. 6669
4120 funds /fʌndz/ noun Financial resources I don’t know if I have the funds for this. 6662
4121 sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ noun The moment each evening when the sun disappears below the western horizon We’ll be sunsetting version 1.9 of the software shortly after releasing version 2.0 next quarter. 6661
4122 strings /stɹɪŋz/ noun Collectively, the stringed instruments in an orchestra It looks like a good offer, but there are strings attached. 6661
4123 fortunately /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ adverb In a fortunate manner Fortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive. 6660
4124 gotcha /ˈɡɑ.tʃə/ noun A potential problem or source of trouble Gotcha! Go on in... 6660
4125 tomb /tum/ noun A small building, or a room within one, for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be… I'll go to the tomb unrepentant. 6655
4126 engineering /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ noun The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology His work is in engineering. 6649
4127 element /ˈɛləmənt/ noun One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based Letters are the elements of written language. 6645
4128 balloon /bəˈlun/ noun An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible Prices will balloon if we don't act quickly. 6642
4129 broadcast /ˈbɹɔːd(ˌ)kɑːst/ verb To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means The seed was broadcast, not drilled. 6639
4130 spray /spɹeɪ/ noun A fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid The firemen sprayed the house. 6639
4131 ninja /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ noun Synonym of nigga, used as a friendly term of address What up, my ninja! 6637
4132 eternity /əˈtɜɹnəti/ noun Existence without end, infinite time Eternity lasts so long. 6636
4133 handy /ˈhæn.di/ adjective Easy to use, useful Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all. 6634
4134 crawl /kɹɔːl/ verb To move by dragging one's body along or close to a surface, like a worm or insect, or on one's hands and knees, like a human baby They crawled the downtown bars. 6626
4135 slice /slaɪs/ noun That which is thin and broad Slice the cheese thinly. 6625
4136 behaviour noun British standard spelling of behavior His behaviour was bad. 6624
4137 pace /peɪs/ noun A step taken with the foot He didn't bowl a lot of pace in the first T20I. 6620
4138 stiff /stɪf/ adjective Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible He stiffed me on the tip. 6620
4139 lick /lɪk/ noun The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue The cat licked its fur. 6617
4140 concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ adjective Real, actual, tangible I hate grass, so I concreted over my lawn. 6610
4141 vegetables /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəlz/ noun plural of vegetable I only eat vegetables. vegetable 6608
4142 sausage /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ noun A food made of ground meat (or meat substitute) and seasoning, packed in a section of the animal's intestine, or in a similarly cylindrical shaped synthetic… I have some sausage. 6605
4143 constable /ˈkɑn.stə.bəl/ noun One holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.) A constable was standing at the kitchen door. 6604
4144 spinning /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ noun The motion of something that spins I am spinning wool. 6603
4145 genetic /d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ adjective Relating to genetics or genes Chinese has borrowed several words from English, but it does not have a genetic relationship to English. 6597
4146 loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ adverb In a loud manner; at a high volume He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street. 6596
4147 old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ adjective Of an object, outdated or no longer in vogue My bike is old-fashioned but it gets me around. 6596
4148 marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ adjective Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful I went to a marvelous party last week. 6595
4149 subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ noun An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas He is going to Westminster by subway. 6595
4150 creep /kɹiːp/ verb To move slowly with the abdomen close to the ground A creeping sycophant. 6594
4151 scheme /skiːm/ noun A representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies for any moment or at a given event Her brain is continually fermenting new schemes. 6590
4152 ex-wife noun A former wife (from a previous marriage after a divorce) This is my ex-wife. 6583
4153 plug /plʌɡ/ noun A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one He preferred plug to snuff. 6583
4154 reject /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ verb To refuse to accept; to forswear She even rejected my improved offer. 6579
4155 respected /ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/ adjective Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession. 6573
4156 protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ noun An amendment to an official treaty The 1992 Protocol amended the definitions of other terms, including ‘ship’, ‘oil’ and ‘incident’: Art. 2. 6562
4157 muscles /ˈmʌs.əlz/ noun plural of muscle Tom has big muscles. muscle 6555
4158 kidney /ˈkɪdni/ noun An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine Tom needs a kidney. 6554
4159 finishing /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/ noun The act of completing something That guy's a slow and lazy player, but he's got excellent finishing. 6553
4160 products /ˈpɹɒd.əkts/ noun plural of product These are my products. product 6553
4161 invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ noun A military action consisting of a large armed force of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the… an invasion of bees 6544
4162 affection /əˈfɛk.ʃən/ noun The act of affecting or acting upon I have a lot of affection for my little sister. 6544
4163 woody /ˈwʊdi/ adjective Covered in woods; wooded Subshrubs, shrubs, trees and lianas are all woody plants. 6543
4164 endless /ˈɛndlɪs/ adjective Having no end an endless line 6543
4165 discipline /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ noun A controlled behaviour; self-control academic disciplines 6542
4166 absence /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ noun A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship He had an absence of enthusiasm. 6538
4167 waking /ˈweɪkɪŋ/ adjective Occurring during wakefulness A waking nightmare 6537
4168 dudes /duːdz/ noun plural of dude Layla was dating other dudes. dude 6536
4169 philosophy /fɪˈlɑ.sə.fi/ noun An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as… Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics. 6535
4170 cracked /kɹækt/ adjective Broken so that cracks appear on, or under, the surface This mode is actually cracked. 6533
4171 reed /ɹiːd/ noun Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water Coordinate term: sley 6529
4172 verdict /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ noun A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest I hope the court overturns his verdict. 6529
4173 drake /ˈdɹeɪ̯k/ noun dragon The moon’s my constant Mistresse & the lowlie owle my morrowe. The flaming Drake and yͤ Nightcrowe make 6527
4174 connections /kəˈnɛkʃənz/ noun The people financially involved with a racehorse or racing greyhound I knew Tom had connections. 6526
4175 privilege /ˈpɹɪv.ɪ.lɪd͡ʒ/ noun A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment Your honor, my client is not required to answer that; her response is protected by attorney-client privilege. 6526
4176 anyhow /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adverb In any way or manner whatever Anyhow, he is dead now. 6523
4177 scent /sɛnt/ noun A distinctive smell The hounds scented the fox in the woods. 6523
4178 naive /naɪˈiv/ adjective Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated I was so naive! 6522
4179 daylight /ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ noun The natural light that is ambient in daytime, being mostly sunlight (both direct and indirect, on either sunny days or cloudy days) We should get home while it's still daylight. 6521
4180 controls /kənˈtɹoʊlz/ noun plural of control He controls it all. control 6520
4181 airplane /ˈɛɹˌpleɪ̯n/ noun A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings: a fixed-wing aircraft with at least one engine or electric motor Here comes the airplane! Open wide! 6520
4182 values /ˈvæljuːz/ noun plural of value He values the truth. value 6519
4183 jolly /ˈd͡ʒɑli/ noun A pleasure trip or excursion; especially, an expenses-paid or unnecessary one That's not very jolly. 6519
4184 blaring noun Any loud noise, such as from an elephant The AC was blaring. 6515
4185 consent /kənˈsɛnt/ verb To express willingness, to give permission After reflecting a little bit, I've decided to consent to her practising the piano in the house. 6513
4186 puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ verb To cause (oneself or someone, or their mind, etc.) to feel confused or mystified because they cannot understand a complicated matter, a problem, etc.; to… Where he went after he left the house is a puzzle. 6510
4187 disagree /dɪsəˈɡɹi/ verb To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief John disagreed with Mary frequently. 6505
4188 argh /ɑː(ɹ)(ɡ)/ adjective Timid; cowardly Argh! It's already 7:15! We're never gonna make it! 6496
4189 winds /wɪndz/ noun plural of wind The winds died down. wind 6496
4190 vanished /ˈvænɪʃt/ adjective No longer apparent; not extant; gone The fog has vanished. 6494
4191 wizard /ˈwɪzɚd/ noun Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices The wizard conjured up a large fireball. 6493
4192 ranger /ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒɚ/ noun One who ranges; a rover Yanni is a ranger. 6492
4193 celebrity /səˈlɛb.ɹɪ.ɾi/ noun Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about Many of those that envy celebrities aspire to celebrity themselves. 6491
4194 sniffles noun Any minor ailment causing a runny nose; the symptom of a runny nose itself Danny has been having the sniffles and the sneezes all week. 6491
4195 stores /stɔɹz/ noun plural of store The stores are open. store 6488
4196 aha [ɑˈhɑ] interjection An exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition Aha! That will work. 6485
4197 intentions /ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/ noun plural of intention He has intentions on your daughter. intention 6482
4198 plague /plɛɡ/ noun The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis Bart is an utter plague; his pranks never cease. 6480
4199 farmers /ˈfɑɹmɚz/ noun plural of farmer We need more farmers. farmer 6480
4200 breeze /bɹiːz/ noun A light, gentle wind The discovery produced a breeze. 6478
4201 rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ noun A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster That little rascal bit me! 6477
4202 convenient /kənˈvi.njənt/ adjective Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient Fast food might be convenient, but it's also very unhealthy. 6470
4203 bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ noun Something extra that is good; an added benefit The employee of the week receives a bonus for his excellent work. 6470
4204 dong /dɔŋ/ noun The penis Tom likes dong puzzles. 6470
4205 hush /hʌʃ/ verb To become quiet [He] had promised … that he would have a stop put to the hushing process. 6469
4206 instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ noun A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour Many animals fear fire by instinct. 6463
4207 entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtl̩d/ adjective Having a title Her book is entitled 'My Autobiography'. 6463
4208 porter /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ noun A person in control of the entrance to a building By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting. 6462
4209 wrist /ɹɪst/ noun The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense With a flick of the wrist, he threw the frisbee to a team-mate. 6461
4210 originally /əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nə.li/ adverb As it was in the beginning; at first They had to think originally to come up with those creative ideas. 6459
4211 drain /dɹeɪn/ verb To lose liquid The clogged sink drained slowly. 6453
4212 physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ noun The branch of science concerned with the study of the properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy The physics of car crashes would not let Tom Cruise walk away like that. 6452
4213 furious /ˈfjʊəɹi.əs/ adjective Feeling great anger; raging; violent a furious stream; a furious wind or storm 6452
4214 sniff /snɪf/ verb To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something This opportunity is not to be sniffed at. 6450
4215 vampires noun plural of vampire Tom believes in vampires. vampire 6450
4216 defending /dəˈfɛndɪŋ/ noun An act of defence I'm not defending him! 6447
4217 sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ noun A section public sector; private sector 6447
4218 income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ noun Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others He has no income. 6446
4219 Finn /ˈfɪn/ noun A national of Finland Tom is a Finn. 6445
4220 offend /əˈfɛnd/ verb To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult Strong light offends the eye. 6444
4221 laser /ˈleɪzɚ/ noun A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light I'm having my eyes lasered to correct my astigmatism. 6438
4222 beers /bɪɚz/ noun plural of beer I brought four beers to the game with me. beer 6435
4223 boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ noun Material used for making boxes or casing Why not try boxing? 6435
4224 accurate /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ adjective Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty My horoscopes I read last week were surprisingly accurate. 6435
4225 snakes /sneɪks/ noun plural of snake Ugh! I hate snakes! snake 6431
4226 thumb /ˈθʌm/ verb To touch or cover with the thumb So I started thumbin' back east, toward my hometown. 6429
4227 bald /bɔːld/ adjective Having little or no hair, fur, or feathers My uncle is bald. 6428
4228 suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ noun The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong a suspicion of a smile 6424
4229 convict /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ verb To find guilty, as a result of legal proceedings, or (informal) in a moral sense He was a convicted felon. 6423
4230 roots /ɹuːts/ noun Ancestry Jazz has its roots in blues. 6422
4231 blues /bluːz/ noun A feeling of sadness or depression My next number is a blues in G. 6412
4232 confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adjective difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic, etc Several sections in that book are really confusing. 6410
4233 lobby /ˈlɒb.i/ noun An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor My mam cooked us lobby for tea last night. 6408
4234 recipe /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ noun Any set of instructions for preparing a mixture of ingredients Stepper recipes. 6408
4235 generally /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/ adverb Popularly or widely Generally speaking … 6401
4236 seeking /ˈsiː.kɪŋ/ noun The act of one who seeks; a search or quest to find something I am seeking a job. 6398
4237 secretly /ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/ adverb In secret, covertly Mary cheated secretly in the test, and never got caught. 6398
4238 declare /dɪˈklɛɚ/ verb To assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically He declared at 689-7. 6397
4239 missile /ˈmɪs.(ə)l/ noun Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet That missile is explosive enough to kill hundreds. 6395
4240 ensure /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ verb To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition) I use an alarm clock to ensure that I get up on time. 6394
4241 tricky /ˈtɹɪk.i/ adjective Hard to deal with, complicated They were in a tricky situation. 6391
4242 pointed /ˈpɔɪnɪd/ adjective Sharp, barbed; not dull The Siamese is a pointed breed of cat. 6390
4243 hockey /ˈhɑ.ki/ noun Any of a family of sports in which hockey sticks are used to move a ball or puck into a goal US stadiums are packed in the winter to see ice hockey. 6389
4244 bubble /ˈbʌbəl/ noun A spherically contained volume of air or other gas in a liquid, commonly a soapy liquid Rage bubbled inside him. 6388
4245 contacts /ˈkɑntækts/ noun plural of contact Do you wear contacts? contact 6388
4246 maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ noun The highest limit Use the proper dose for the maximum effect. 6386
4247 carriage /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ noun The act of conveying; carrying The carriage ride was very romantic. 6381
4248 curtain /ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ noun A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light He drew the curtains at 11:00pm before falling asleep. 6374
4249 clues /kluːz/ noun plural of clue Did you find any clues? clue 6370
4250 hostages noun plural of hostage Tom freed the hostages. hostage 6367
4251 author /ˈɔ.θɚ/ noun The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work This paper has three authors. 6367
4252 receiving /ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/ noun The act by which something is received; reception I'm receiving an order. 6362
4253 debts /dɛts/ noun plural of debt He has huge debts. debt 6359
4254 cellar /ˈsɛləɹ/ noun An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter The Tigers have been in the cellar all year long, and I'm tired of it. 6358
4255 tortured /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚd/ adjective Having been subjected to torture, mental or physical tortured prose 6357
4256 tips /tɪps/ noun plural of tip Sami got his tips. tip 6355
4257 mortal /ˈmɔɹ.təl/ adjective Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal Her wisdom was beyond that of a mere mortal. 6352
4258 reporters /ɹɪˈpoɹ.tɚz/ noun plural of reporter There are reporters around. reporter 6352
4259 associate /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ verb To join in or form a league, union, or association He is an associate member of the club. 6351
4260 honesty /ˈɒn.ɪ.sti/ noun The act, quality, or condition of being honest brutal / devastating / searing honesty 6350
4261 laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ noun A laptop computer He was playing a video game on his laptop. 6347
4262 rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ noun A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air Many electoral promises are rainbows, vanishing soon after poll day. 6336
4263 mature /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ verb To proceed toward maturity: full development or completion (either of concrete or of abstract things, e.g. plans, judgments, qualities) She is quite mature for her age. 6334
4264 deed /diːd/ noun An action or act; something that is done I inherited the deed to the house. 6333
4265 expenses /ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/ noun plural of expense Travel expenses will be reimbursed. expense 6320
4266 pirate /ˈpaɪɹət/ noun A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns You should be cautious due to the Somali pirates. 6318
4267 meals noun plural of meal Three meals a day. meal 6318
4268 performing /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/ noun A performance He isn't performing well. 6317
4269 prostitute /ˈpɹɑstɪˌtu(ː)t/ adjective Taking part in promiscuous sexual activity, licentious; (later, chiefly as attributive use of noun) that is a prostitute She is a prostitute. 6312
4270 retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ noun An act of retiring; withdrawal What is age of retirement? 6309
4271 platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ noun A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made That program runs on the X Window System platform. 6308
4272 illusion [ɪˈluː.ʒən] noun A distortion of sensory perception where real stimuli lead to a false or misleading impression of reality Jane has this illusion that John is in love with her. 6299
4273 mill [mɪɫ] noun A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc. (Some are small and simple, and some are large and complex.) This maize mills well. 6298
4274 Manhattan /mænˈhætn̩/ noun A cocktail made from whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters I'd like a Manhattan. 6290
4275 mole /mol/ noun Any of several small, burrowing, insectivorous mammals of the family Talpidae Is that a mole? 6289
4276 rang /ˈɹæŋ/ noun A long strip of rectangular lots of land in Quebec I rang him up. 6287
4277 prosecution /ˌpɹɒs.ɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ noun The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill. 6287
4278 fatal [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adjective Causing death or destruction a fatal error; a fatal exception 6284
4279 copper /ˈkɒpə/ noun A reddish-brown metallic chemical element (symbol Cu) with the atomic number 29; also, the metal made up of this element Near-synonyms: chestnut, russet 6283
4280 troubled /ˈtɹʌbl̩d/ adjective Anxious, worried, careworn If you're southbound you shouldn't be troubled by any rain this morning. 6282
4281 heir /ˈɛə̯/ noun Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another My brother is the heir to our childhood house and yet has no interest in it. 6278
4282 traces /ˈtɹeɪsɪz/ noun plural of trace Don't leave any traces. trace 6277
4283 owners /ˈoʊnɚz/ noun plural of owner We're the new owners. owner 6276
4284 length /lɛŋ(k)θ/ noun The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object a length of rope 6276
4285 dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ noun A medical doctor who specializes in teeth I am a dentist. 6275
4286 lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.ən/ adjective Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners We're going to a lesbian bar tonight. 6274
4287 enterprise /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ noun A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor He has shown great enterprise throughout his early career. 6274
4288 tournament /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ noun A series of games; either the same game played many times, or a succession of games related by a single theme; played competitively to determine a single… Tom won the tournament. 6273
4289 travelling /ˈtɹæv.lɪŋ/ adjective That travels (with one) a travelling funfair 6273
4290 confessed /kənˈfɛst/ adjective Which one admits or avows I confessed my sin. 6270
4291 roast /ɹoʊst/ verb To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance Coffee beans need roasting before use. 6269
4292 website /ˈwɛb(ˌ)saɪt/ noun A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server He is playing a video game on the website. 6268
4293 ja adverb Yes Ja, he had been fooled and it was not pleasant for a man to go home and tell his wife that he been verneuked. 6266
4294 flood /flʌd/ noun An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water The floor was flooded with beer. 6263
4295 harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ noun Any place of shelter The fleet harbored in the south. 6263
4296 mansion /ˈmæn.ʃən/ noun A large luxurious house or building, usually built for the wealthy The many mansions in one east London house of God. 6257
4297 mademoiselle /ˌmæ.dəm.wəˈzɛl/ noun A courtesy title for an unmarried woman in France or a French-speaking country This way, please, mademoiselle. 6256
4298 auction /ˈɔkʃən/ noun A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder The auction is over. 6255
4299 desires /dɪˈzaɪɹz/ noun plural of desire He desires to eat. desire 6252
4300 bachelor /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ noun A person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry, but has not yet I shall die a bachelor. 6250
4301 haunted /ˈhɔːntɪd/ adjective Of a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts The hotel was haunted by a disembodied spirit. 6247
4302 distracted /dɪˈstɹæk.tɪd/ adjective having one's attention diverted; preoccupied; distrait (literary) We all got distracted. 6245
4303 smashed /smæʃt/ adjective Extensively broken; especially, in shards Some of the pottery is so smashed that it's not feasible even to do a restorative repair. 6240
4304 scheduled adjective Planned; according to schedule (timetable) scheduled surgery 6236
4305 negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ verb To confer with others in order to come to terms or reach an agreement We negotiated the mountain track with difficulty. 6229
4306 champ /t͡ʃæmp/ verb To act or behave like a champ; to endure Tom is the champ. 6229
4307 shotgun /ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ noun A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge Elvis Presley was born in a two-bedroom shotgun in Tupelo, Mississippi. 6226
4308 nigger /ˈnɪɡɚ/ noun A black person; a person of black African descent Tom is a house nigger. 6224
4309 cocktail /ˈkɑk.teɪl/ noun A mixed alcoholic beverage They visited a bar noted for its wide range of cocktails. 6224
4310 donkey /ˈdɑŋ.ki/ noun A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse I have a donkey. 6222
4311 pointing /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ noun The action of the verb to point Psalm pointings sometimes differ between psalters. 6222
4312 butler /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ noun A manservant having charge of wines and liquors Tom is a butler. 6218
4313 dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ adjective Experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded We climbed to a dizzy height. 6217
4314 methods /ˈmɛθədz/ noun plural of method All these methods work. method 6216
4315 reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə.)ɹəns/ noun A measurement one can compare (some other measurement) to Reference the dictionary for word meanings. 6216
4316 bully /ˈbʊli/ noun A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or… You shouldn't bully people for being weak. 6215
4317 minimum /ˈmɪnəməm/ noun The lowest limit He always tries to get away with doing the minimum. 6209
4318 chairs /t͡ʃɛɹz/ noun plural of chair I like these chairs. chair 6208
4319 patty /ˈpæti/ noun A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape The cook fried the hamburger patty, then put it in a bun. 6204
4320 included /ɪnˈkluːdɪd/ adjective Provided as an accompaniment or gratuity Read the included leaflet for instructions. 6201
4321 civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ noun An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political, or technical development He was a man of great civilization. 6201
4322 wealthy /ˈwɛl.θi/ adjective Possessing financial wealth; rich I'm a wealthy man. 6193
4323 depression /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ noun A state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future; any of several mental disorders with this… Depression of the lever starts the machine. 6192
4324 tide /taɪd/ noun The daily fluctuation in the level of the sea caused by the gravitational influence of the moon and the sun We've encountered a tide of problems. 6191
4325 bra /bɹɑː/ noun An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts Take it easy, bra! 6189
4326 rot /ɹɑt/ verb To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria You're talking rot! I don't believe a word. 6186
4327 password /ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ noun A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information A strong password has a mixture of lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. 6186
4328 Pedro /ˈpeɪdɹoʊ/ noun An American trick-taking card game of the all fours family This man is Pedro. 6184
4329 spill [spɪɫ] verb To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour Praise spilled from him every day. 6182
4330 hardest /ˈhɑɹdɪst/ adjective superlative form of hard: most hard. Most rigid or most difficult Diamond is the hardest natural material. hard 6179
4331 deceased /diˈsist/ adjective No longer alive; dead You look so good, I'm deceased! 6176
4332 sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ adjective Tired; feeling the need for sleep a sleepy drink or potion 6175
4333 static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ noun Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television This stupid carpet is always giving me a shock from the static. 6174
4334 almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ adjective Unlimited in might; omnipotent; all-powerful The almighty press condemned him without trial. 6170
4335 phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ noun A short written or spoken expression I wasn't sure how to phrase my condolences without sounding patronising. 6167
4336 disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ noun The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect Now she lives in disgrace. 6167
4337 sources /ˈsɔɹsɪz/ noun plural of source I have my sources. source 6166
4338 approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ noun An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements Words of approval never seem to come from him. 6165
4339 turtles noun plural of turtle Tom has two turtles. turtle 6164
4340 screech [skɹit͡ʃ] noun A high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface Sami heard a screech. 6163
4341 snack /snæk/ noun A light meal I had a snack. 6163
4342 collected /kəˈlɛktɪd/ adjective Gathered together He stayed collected throughout the ordeal. 6158
4343 ding /dɪŋ/ verb To hit or strike shrimp ding 6157
4344 fur /fɝ/ noun The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick During the colonial period, Britain used Canada as a major source of furs. 6156
4345 jewels /d͡ʒulz/ noun Family jewels; testicles Ivan stole the jewels. 6153
4346 cheek /t͡ʃiːk/ noun The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity Don't cheek me, you little rascal! 6152
4347 legally /ˈliːɡəli/ adverb As permitted by law; not contrary to law Legally, I think you are covered, but there are angry guys with baseball bats outside. 6152
4348 ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ verb To discard or abandon The truck careered off the road into a ditch. 6152
4349 benefits /ˈbɛn.ɪˌfɪts/ noun plural of benefit It has its benefits. benefit 6150
4350 roars /ɹɔɹz/ noun plural of roar The hungry lion roars. roar 6149
4351 dime /daɪm/ noun A coin worth one-tenth of a dollar, that is, ten cents She didn't spend a dime. 6143
4352 domestic /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/ adjective Of or relating to the home domestic terrorism 6143
4353 chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ verb To laugh quietly or inwardly She chuckled her assent to my offer as she got in the car. 6141
4354 hack /hæk/ noun A tool for chopping He went to the batter's box hacking. 6138
4355 ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ noun Money paid for the freeing of a hostage They were held to ransom. 6138
4356 bore /boɹ/ noun A hole drilled, bored, or milled through something An insect bores into a tree. 6136
4357 Muslim /ˈmʌz.ləm/ noun An adherent of Islam I am a Muslim. 6134
4358 loads /loʊdz/ adverb Lots, much, plenty, a great deal The sequel is loads worse than the original 6133
4359 waitress /ˈweɪ.tɹɪs/ noun A female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar a waitress in a cocktail bar. 6133
4360 spite /spaɪt/ verb To treat maliciously; to try to hurt or thwart They did it just for spite. 6131
4361 clearing /ˈklɪɹɪŋ/ noun The act or process of making or becoming clear It is clearing up. 6130
4362 fortunate /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ adjective Auspicious We were fortunate not to be fined for speeding. 6127
4363 survivors noun plural of survivor There are no survivors. survivor 6127
4364 reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ noun A written or spoken response; part of a conversation Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face. 6125
4365 disappoint /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ verb To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for His lack of respect disappointed her. 6125
4366 orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ noun An elliptical movement of an object about a celestial object or Lagrange point, especially a periodic elliptical revolution The Earth orbits the Sun. 6124
4367 expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ verb To reveal; to uncover; to make visible; to bring to light Residents were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. 6124
4368 gin /d͡ʒɪn/ noun A snare or trap for game Johnny Chan held jack-nine, and hit gin when a queen-ten-eight board was dealt out. 6118
4369 toe /toʊ/ noun Each of the five digits on the end of the human foot The framers toed the irregular pieces into the sill. 6116
4370 sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ noun A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another Many people in Hollywood were blacklisted merely because they were suspected of Communist sympathies. 6115
4371 intel /ˈɪnt.ɛl/ noun Intelligence (secret information) Intel is important in espionage. 6106
4372 growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ noun An increase in size, number, value, or strength Nanoelectronics is one of the area's few growth industries . 6104
4373 psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ noun A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry Tom is a psychiatrist. 6102
4374 slams noun plural of slam He slams the door shut. slam 6100
4375 encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ noun A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected Three armies encountered at Waterloo. 6100
4376 passenger /ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ noun One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew I was a passenger. 6096
4377 monkeys /ˈmʌŋkiz/ noun plural of monkey Lemurs are not monkeys. monkey 6095
4378 accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ verb To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with I will accompany her on the oboe. 6092
4379 hats /hæts/ noun plural of hat Hats off to him! hat 6092
4380 column /ˈkɒləm/ noun A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration It was too hard to read the text across the whole page, so I split it into two columns. 6088
4381 sigh /saɪ/ verb To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary… She sighed her frustrations. 6086
4382 pounding /ˈpaʊn.dɪŋ/ noun An act in which something or someone is pounded I have a pounding headache. 6085
4383 economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ adjective Pertaining to an economy An economic war is declared. 6081
4384 tales /ˈteɪliːz/ noun A person available to fill vacancies in a jury I love fairy tales. 6080
4385 theirs /ðɛɚz/ pronoun That or those belonging to them; the possessive case of they, used without a following noun Theirs cost a lot more than ours. 6075
4386 brat /bɹɑt/ noun A human child I was a brat. 6073
4387 spreading /ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/ noun The act by which something is spread The flu is spreading. 6072
4388 sister-in-law /ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ noun A female relative of one's generation, separated by one degree of marriage: The sister of one's spouse My sister-in-law and my brother met while they were both on vacation in Jamaica. 6071
4389 hilarious /hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹ.i.əs/ adjective Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter Do you like Monty Python? I think they're hilarious. 6069
4390 hallway /ˈhɔlˌweɪ/ noun A corridor in a building that connects rooms He's in the hallway. 6066
4391 exclusive /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ adjective Excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions They decided to no longer be exclusive. 6060
4392 chimes /t͡ʃaɪmz/ noun plural of chime I only heard three chimes. chime 6059
4393 greet /ɡɹiːt/ verb To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing A brilliant dawn greeted her eyes as she looked out of the window. 6059
4394 decades /ˈdɛkeɪdz/ noun plural of decade That was decades ago. decade 6059
4395 bowling /ˈboʊlɪŋ/ noun A game played by rolling a ball down an alley and trying to knock over a triangular group of ten pins; tenpin bowling/fivepin bowling Did you go bowling? 6056
4396 buttons /ˈbʌt.ənz/ noun The dung of sheep Don't push my buttons. 6055
4397 confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ noun A lack of clarity or order There can be confusion. 6054
4398 thud /ˈθʌd/ noun The sound of a dull impact I heard a thud. 6046
4399 hooker /ˈhʊkɚ/ noun One who, or that which, hooks Rima is a hooker. 6042
4400 ruining noun The act or process by which something is ruined You're ruining my day. 6041
4401 dreadful /ˈdɹɛd.fl̩/ adjective Genuinely horrific, awful, or alarming; dangerous, risky Here some... Look dreadful gay in their own sparkling blood. 6041
4402 collecting /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/ noun A hobby including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever items are of interest to the individual… He is collecting data. 6036
4403 forty /ˈfoɹti/ numeral The cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine and before forty-one, represented in Roman numerals as XL and in Arabic numerals as 40 I am over forty. 6023
4404 sleeps /sliːps/ noun plural of sleep He sleeps a lot. sleep 6022
4405 brass /bɹæs/ noun A memorial or sepulchral tablet usually made of brass or latten: a monumental brass The brass is not going to like this. 6019
4406 shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ verb To cause to become smaller The dryer shrank my sweater. 6019
4407 zack /zæk/ noun Sixpence Zack Armstrong handed his active, soccer-playing roommate his cellphone to call 911. 6017
4408 whimpers noun plural of whimper whimper 6016
4409 sworn /swɔɹn/ adjective Given or declared under oath I'm sworn to secrecy. 6015
4410 email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ noun A system for sending messages and datas by means of a computer network, primarily the Internet, using the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and the Internet… I’ll email you the link. 6010
4411 proven /ˈpɹu.vn̩/ adjective Having been proved; having proved its value or truth It's a proven fact that morphine is a more effective painkiller than acetaminophen is. 6008
4412 tasty /ˈteɪsti/ adjective Having a pleasant or satisfying flavor You could make this tasty meal for breakfast. 6008
4413 covers /ˈkʌvɚz/ noun The bedclothes; collectively, the sheets, blankets, etc It's time to get under the covers! 6007
4414 rarely /ˈɹɛəɹli/ adverb Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often We rarely go to the theatre. 6006
4415 programme /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ noun UK, New Zealand, and India standard spelling of program ITEC is the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme. 6001
4416 chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ noun The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations… My major is chemistry. 5989
4417 assured /əˈʃʊɹd/ adjective Guaranteed; secure You can rest assured. 5988
4418 applied /əˈplaɪd/ adjective Put into practical use I applied for a visa. 5987
4419 elected /ɪˈlɛktɪd/ noun One who is elected I may be elected. 5987
4420 subjects /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkts/ noun plural of subject What can subjects be? subject 5985
4421 lust /ˈlʌst/ noun A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal Seeing Leslie fills me with a passionate lust. 5983
4422 label /ˈleɪ.bəl/ noun A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached Storage devices can be given by label or ID. 5982
4423 tan /tæn/ noun A light, brown-like colour You’re looking very tan this week. 5980
4424 ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ noun The self, especially with a sense of self-importance the cousin of ego on the father's side 5980
4425 phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ noun A mythological bird, said to be the only one of its kind, which lives for 500 years and then dies by burning to ashes on a pyre of its own making, ignited by… Do you know Phoenix? 5978
4426 companion /kəmˈpæn.jən/ noun A friend, acquaintance or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies His dog has been his trusted companion for the last five years. 5978
4427 lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ noun A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the… It's a bit of a lottery whether we'll get a good table in that diner. 5977
4428 worm /wɝm/ noun A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm Don't try to run away, you little worm! 5976
4429 publicity /pʌbˈlɪsɪti/ noun Advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something It was a publicity stunt. 5976
4430 butterfly [ˈbʌ.ɾɚ.flaɪ] noun A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring I get terrible butterflies before an exam. 5975
4431 dialogue /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ noun A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster. 5975
4432 tremendous /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ adjective Awe-inspiring; terrific There was a tremendous outpouring of support. 5971
4433 pervert /pɚˈvɚt/ verb To turn another way; to divert He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain. 5970
4434 establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ verb To make stable or firm; to confirm to establish a fact 5968
4435 dearest /ˈdɪɹɪst/ noun A beloved person; a term of endearment I need to call my dearest and tell her the news. 5967
4436 intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ adjective Closely acquainted; familiar I will intimate you when the details are available. 5967
4437 eager /ˈiɡɚ/ adjective Desirous; keen to do or obtain something The hounds were eager in the chase. 5966
4438 se /sɛ/ noun A type of ancient Chinese plucked zither Belief in God is not evil per se. 5964
4439 Atlantic /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ adjective Pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean They crossed the Atlantic. 5960
4440 inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ verb To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm Inhale through the nose. 5957
4441 presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ noun The act of presenting, or something presented What is a presentation? 5957
4442 allergic /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ adjective Of or pertaining to allergy I am allergic to cats. 5956
4443 den /ˈdɛn/ noun A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment Daniel was put into the lions’ den. 5956
4444 spoiled /spɔɪld/ adjective That has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible The child was spoiled by constant gifts. 5953
4445 accomplished /əˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ adjective Completed; effected; established When he described the settlers' dominance as accomplished, he meant that it was a fait accompli. 5951
4446 repay /ɹiˈpeɪ/ verb Synonym of pay back in all senses I'll repay this wrong asap. 5951
4447 politicians /ˌpɒl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ənz/ noun plural of politician What do politicians do? politician 5950
4448 logic /ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/ noun A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles… It's hard to work out his system of logic. 5950
4449 gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/ noun The state of being grateful He bowed his head in gratitude to the donors. 5948
4450 exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ noun The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule That rule is usually true, but there are a few exceptions. 5946
4451 ultimately /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/ adverb Indicating the last item Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,… 5946
4452 compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ verb To bind by mutual agreement They tried to compromise the security in the computer by guessing the password. 5944
4453 majority /məˈd͡ʒɑ.ɹɪti/ noun More than half (50%) of some group The majority agreed that the new proposal was the best. 5944
4454 journal /ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ noun A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook The university's biology department subscribes to half a dozen academic journals. 5943
4455 signals /ˈsɪɡnəlz/ noun plural of signal David got mixed signals. signal 5942
4456 bent /bɛnt/ adjective Folded or dented out of its usual shape They were bent on mischief. 5941
4457 dock /dɑk/ noun A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port; usually for loading and unloading Her wages were docked by ten dollars. 5939
4458 essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adjective Necessary Don’t mind him being grumpy. That’s the essential Fred. 5938
4459 climate /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ noun The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its… Industries that require a lot of fossil fuels are unlikely to be popular in the current political climate. 5937
4460 experiments /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənts/ noun plural of experiment Oleg experiments on rats. experiment 5936
4461 ink /ˈɪŋk/ noun A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc This form should be filled out in ink. 5936
4462 magazines /mæɡ.əˈzinz/ noun plural of magazine Bring me the magazines. magazine 5935
4463 administration /ədˌmɪn.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ noun The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or… The company went into voluntary administration last week. 5935
4464 passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/ adjective Given to strong feeling, sometimes romantic, sexual, or both Mandy is a passionate lover. 5934
4465 precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adjective Both exact and accurate Please give a precise measurement of the room. 5932
4466 lawn /lɔːn/ noun Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown Get off my lawn. 5932
4467 via /ˈvaɪə/ noun A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.) I'll send you the information via e-mail. 5929
4468 murmuring noun A sound that murmurs the murmurings of trees in the wind 5928
4469 resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ noun A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment to have resort to violence 5926
4470 announced adjective Having been preceded by an announcement; declared Dates will be announced. 5925
4471 Buddha /ˈbudə/ noun Any other person considered similarly enlightened I love visiting the temple to see the Buddha. 5922
4472 capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ noun The ability to hold, receive, or absorb It was hauling a capacity load. 5918
4473 opponent /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ noun One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something She was a dedicated opponent of the death penalty. 5917
4474 minus /ˈmaɪ.nəs/ adjective Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction Seven minus two is five. 5914
4475 apples /ˈæp.(ə)lz/ adjective Nice, fine Day like today, perfect. Wind's right, sea's easy, everything's apples. Anybody can sail today. 5914
4476 aww /ɔː/ verb To make an aww sound Aww, look at the kitten curled up in her lap! 5910
4477 instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ noun A device used to produce music The violinist was a master of her instrument. 5908
4478 healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ noun The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves His leg is healing. 5907
4479 convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ noun A meeting or gathering The convention was held in Geneva. 5906
4480 messenger /ˈmɛs.ən.d͡ʒɚ/ noun One who brings messages I'll messenger over the signed documents. 5906
4481 explore /ɪkˈsploɹ/ verb To examine or investigate something systematically He was too busy exploring to notice his son needed his guidance. 5904
4482 versus /ˈvɝsəs/ preposition Against; in opposition to Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kans. 5900
4483 survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ noun One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience From this moment on, I choose to live not as a victim, but as a survivor. 5895
4484 ruled /ɹuːld/ adjective Having printed lines She ruled over her children firmly but gently. 5893
4485 cough /kɔf/ verb Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound),… He was—cough—indisposed. 5883
4486 experts /ˈɛk.spɝts/ noun plural of expert Experts may be wrong. expert 5881
4487 disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ verb To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity Spies often disguise themselves. 5881
4488 bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ noun A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s… I have a bicycle. 5880
4489 noises noun plural of noise Did you hear noises? noise 5871
4490 inviting /ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/ adjective Alluring; tempting; attractive I'm not inviting you. 5870
4491 pregnancy /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ noun The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this I got a pregnancy test. 5868
4492 declared /dɪˈklɛɹd/ adjective Openly avowed He was declared dead. 5867
4493 innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ noun Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc Tests have demonstrated the innocence of this substance. 5860
4494 mouths /maʊðz/ noun plural of mouth We eat with our mouths. mouth 5855
4495 bees /ˈbiːz/ noun plural of bee What do bees eat? bee 5854
4496 creaking /ˈkɹiːkɪŋ/ noun A noise that creaks A creaking gate hangs long. 5853
4497 cloth /klɒθ/ noun A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes,… He is a respected man of the cloth. 5852
4498 unh interjection Alternative form of uh 5848
4499 skies /skaɪz/ noun plural of sky though essentially synonymous with singular form; the heavens; the firmament; the atmosphere The skies are clear. sky though essentially synonymous with singular form 5846
4500 pond /pɑnd/ verb To block the flow of water so that it can escape only through evaporation or seepage; to dam The pond is frozen. 5843
4501 runway /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ noun A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access Edmundo reached the runway. 5842
4502 assist /əˈsɪst/ verb To help He had two assists in the game. 5839
4503 presented /pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/ adjective Having a specified presentation, or a presentation with specified properties He presented his card. 5835
4504 sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ noun The quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness; an illness What is her sickness? 5834
4505 civilian /sɪˈvɪl.jən/ noun A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces The three detainees were actually army defectors wearing civilian clothing. 5833
4506 fighters noun plural of fighter Daesh fighters shot at us. fighter 5832
4507 facebook /ˈfeɪsbʊk/ noun A reference book or electronic directory containing the photographs and names of various individuals Facebook me the details later. 5832
4508 customs /ˈkʌs.təmz/ noun The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods Customs stopped us in the airport for an inspection. 5831
4509 sharks noun plural of shark I hate mud sharks. shark 5822
4510 shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ noun Any of many swimming, often edible, crustaceans, chiefly of the infraorder Caridea or the suborder Dendrobranchiata, with slender legs, long whiskers and a… It's not a shrimp. 5817
4511 tore /tɔɹ/ noun The dead grass that remains on mowing land in winter and spring I tore my pants. 5817
4512 seventh /ˈsɛvənθ/ noun The person or thing in the seventh position I'm in seventh heaven. 5814
4513 ou /oʊ/ noun A probably extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper, Psittirostra psittacea Si Mohand Ou Mhand is a great poet. 5813
4514 avoiding /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/ noun Avoidance I noted his careful avoiding of eye contact. (as gerund) 5809
4515 rolled /ɹoʊld/ adjective rolled dough rolled R 5803
4516 championship /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ noun A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions His championship of civil rights eventually bore fruit. 5803
4517 household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ noun All the persons who live in a given house or other home; a family including attendants, servants etc.; a domestic or family establishment a household word; a household name 5802
4518 float /floʊt/ noun A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid Oil floats on vinegar. 5801
4519 ballet /bælˈeɪ/ noun A classical form of dance Zara joined the ballet at the age of 14. 5799
4520 cracking /ˈkɹækɪŋ/ noun The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline It was a cracking good show. 5798
4521 possessed /pəˈzɛst/ adjective Controlled by evil spirits The president was possessed of great wealth. 5796
4522 harmless /ˈhɑɹmləs/ adjective Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe His humor can be annoying but is harmless. 5794
4523 curiosity /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/ noun Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring He put the strangely shaped rock in his curiosity cabinet. 5792
4524 vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adjective Violent, destructive and cruel It's a vicious cycle. 5792
4525 officials /əˈfɪʃəlz/ noun plural of official Officials declined to comment. official 5789
4526 glove /ɡlʌv/ noun An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers I wore gloves to keep my hands warm. 5789
4527 nearest /ˈnɪɹɪst/ preposition Closest to Where is the nearest bus stop? 5787
4528 que /ˈkjuː/ noun Alternative form of queue In a world of uncertainty, a que sera sera attitude may be the healthiest one to have. 5785
4529 withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɔ/ verb To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation to withdraw false charges 5784
4530 shocking /ˈʃɑkɪŋ/ adjective Inspiring shock; startling What a shocking calamity! 5781
4531 nightmares noun plural of nightmare Do you get nightmares? nightmare 5776
4532 greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ adjective Having greed; consumed by selfish desires This regular expression performs a greedy match. 5776
4533 forehead /ˈfɔɹ.hɛd/ noun The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline Your forehead is hot. 5776
4534 corps noun A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions diplomatic corps 5775
4535 pirates /ˈpaɪɹəts/ noun plural of pirate The pirates of the sea. pirate 5774
4536 reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ noun The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back I have reservations about your intentions. 5770
4537 fog /fɒɡ/ verb To become covered with or as if with fog The mirror fogged every time he showered. 5768
4538 flu /fluː/ noun Influenza He missed work because he caught the flu. 5765
4539 good-looking /ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/ adjective Physically attractive (of a person) He is very good-looking. 5762
4540 hint /hɪnt/ noun A clue He gave me a hint that my breath smelt. 5757
4541 peanut /ˈpiˌnʌt/ noun A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America He always liked eating peanuts along with tea before biscuits came into his life. 5757
4542 stark /stɑɹk/ adjective Severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather) I screamed in stark terror. 5756
4543 gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ verb To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome He gambled his reputation on the outcome. 5755
4544 autumn /ˈɔtəm/ noun Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves, and temperatures and daylight hours decrease; typically regarded as… autumn leaves 5753
4545 bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ noun A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament This is a bracelet. 5753
4546 arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ adjective Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others He was too arrogant to admit his mistake. 5748
4547 piper /ˈpaɪ.pɚ/ noun A musician who plays a pipe It's time for Sami to pay the piper. 5744
4548 knocks /nɑks/ noun plural of knock It knocks on the door. knock 5743
4549 sperm /spɜɹm/ noun The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon Ziri is my sperm. 5741
4550 gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ noun A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech He gestured his disgust. 5741
4551 materials /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/ noun plural of material What are the materials? material 5740
4552 ticking /ˈtɪkɪŋ/ noun A sound of something that ticks. (For example, the second hand on a clock face.) a ticking time bomb 5733
4553 standards /ˈstændɚdz/ noun plural of standard The behaviour of these kids! Standards are really slipping these days. standard 5733
4554 ribs /ɹɪbz/ noun plural of rib Ziri ate the ribs. rib 5731
4555 receipt /ɹɪˈsit/ noun The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received A balance payable on receipt of the goods. 5727
4556 regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ noun A greeting to pass on to another person Regards, John. Kind regards, Peter. 5724
4557 whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ determiner Whatever He gave me no answer whatsoever. 5721
4558 homeland /ˈhoʊmˌlænd/ noun The country that one regards as home They fought bravely to defend their homeland. 5720
4559 leap [ˈlɪi̯p] noun The act of leaping or jumping He made a leap across the river. 5719
4560 targets /ˈtɑː(ɹ).ɡɪts/ noun plural of target The ghost only targets kids. target 5719
4561 snoring /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ noun The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate His snoring was so loud that it woke the neighbors. 5718
4562 leaf /lif/ noun The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants The lettuce in our burgers is 100% hand-leafed. 5717
4563 jar /d͡ʒɑɹ/ verb To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement The clashing notes jarred on my ears. 5713
4564 proposed /pɹəˈpoʊzd/ adjective Suggested or planned but not yet implemented We discussed the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. 5711
4565 savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ adjective Wild; not cultivated or tamed He gave the dog a savage kick. 5708
4566 approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ adverb Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount In every box of matches there are approximately 40 matchsticks. 5707
4567 kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ verb To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom Did you kidnap Tom? 5702
4568 bounce /baʊns/ verb To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle He bounced the child on his knee. 5701
4569 creek /ˈkɹiːk/ noun A small inlet, often saltwater, leading to the sea or to the main channel of a river, especially a river estuary The chieftain was well versed in Creek history. 5700
4570 pony /ˈpoʊni/ noun A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers ‘I’m on the inside track,’ said a pony of beer as it went galloping down a man’s throat. 5698
4571 cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ noun A person whose occupation is to clean things, especially rooms, floors, and windows I'll have to take this shirt to the cleaners. 5698
4572 businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ noun A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution I am a businessman. 5697
4573 ha-ha /ˈhɑˌhɑ/ noun A laugh Funny how? Funny ha-ha or funny odd? 5695
4574 lunatic /luːˈnætɪk/ adjective Crazed, mad, insane, demented I met a lunatic. 5695
4575 unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adjective Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected It is pretty unlikely that you'll win, but I will pray that at least you do well. 5694
4576 gal /ɡæl/ noun A young woman or girl; generally a form of rural Southern slang You're a funny gal. 5694
4577 situations /ˌsɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃənz/ noun plural of situation He is lost in situations. situation 5693
4578 colony /ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ noun A geographical area under the remote control of a country; especially to extract resources or exploit labor from that area Bermuda is a crown colony of Great Britain. 5693
4579 chambers /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚz/ noun Chiefly in in chambers: a judge's private office which is used for hearings that do not need to be held in open court Algeria's parliament has two chambers. 5690
4580 volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ noun A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or… Volume can be measured in decibels. 5684
4581 sweets noun Confectionery, candy I miss you, sweets. 5683
4582 panties noun Underpants for women and girls Sami saw the panties. 5682
4583 respects /ɹɪˈspɛkts/ noun plural of respect Please come to the funeral service and pay your last respects to her grandmother. respect 5681
4584 reads /ɹiːdz/ noun plural of read He reads a lot. read 5680
4585 engage /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ verb To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied He engaged the lock on the door. 5676
4586 explosives noun plural of explosive No explosives were found. explosive 5673
4587 violet /ˈvaɪ.ə.lət/ noun A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers The book is violet. 5668
4588 mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adjective Having the same relationship, each to each other Mutual insurance. 5668
4589 lighting /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ noun The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided Lighting is a must. 5668
4590 scores /skɔɹz/ noun A bag of cannabis worth £20 He shoots, he scores! 5667
4591 savings /ˈseɪvɪŋz/ noun plural of saving She put her savings into a high-interest account. saving 5666
4592 beware /biˈwɛɚ/ verb To use caution, pay attention to (used both with and without of) Beware of the dog! 5665
4593 educated /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ adjective Having attained a level of higher education, such as a college degree She cast an educated eye over the antiques. 5662
4594 complaints /kəmˈpleɪnts/ noun plural of complaint I have no complaints. complaint 5661
4595 doomed /duːmd/ adjective Assured to suffer death, failure, or a similarly negative outcome Dinosaurs were doomed to extinction. 5660
4596 offensive /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adjective Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation An offensive smell. 5656
4597 harvest /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ noun The process of gathering the ripened crop; harvesting We harvested the apples in September already. 5655
4598 qualified /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ adjective Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position Assuming that I have all the information, my qualified opinion is that your plan will work. 5654
4599 relaxed /ɹɪˈlækst/ adjective Made more lenient; less strict; lax The relaxed rules were greatly tightened after the lawsuit. 5652
4600 cape /keɪp/ verb To incite or attract (a bull) to charge a certain direction, by waving a cape The ship capes southwest by south. 5652
4601 buffalo /ˈbʌfəloʊ/ noun An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis He saw a buffalo. 5651
4602 triple /ˈtɹɪp.əl/ noun Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc I'd like a triple with cheese. 5650
4603 fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ noun An event or a display where fireworks are set off I left the room after John came home drunk but before the fireworks went off. 5648
4604 armor /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ noun A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces a suit of armor 5648
4605 poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ noun The quality or state of being poor; lack of money poverty of soil 5647
4606 leadership /ˈlidɚʃɪp/ noun The capacity of someone to lead others Wise, determined leadership matters most. 5644
4607 rode /ɹoʊd/ verb Of a male woodcock, to fly back and forth over the edge of a woodland while calling; to perform its, typically crepuscular, mating flight He rode a pony. 5640
4608 ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ noun Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's… My ambition is to own a helicopter. 5633
4609 cakes /keɪks/ noun plural of cake I also like cakes. cake 5632
4610 trousers /ˈtɹaʊzɚz/ noun An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg The trousers need to be shortened. 5627
4611 bean /ˈbi(ː)n/ noun Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods Green beans, also called French beans, can be pickled. 5627
4612 melt /mɛlt/ noun Molten material, the product of melting His troubles melted away. 5627
4613 racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ noun A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others, or who discriminates against other races Am I a racist? 5624
4614 bam /bæm/ noun A ned; a bampot She said she dumped him. Now — bam! — they're back together. 5623
4615 ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ verb To walk I hurt my ankle. 5622
4616 occupied /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/ adjective Reserved; engaged She is occupied at the moment. 5618
4617 nicer adjective comparative form of nice: more nice Be nicer to Tom. nice 5618
4618 correctly /kəˈɹɛk(t).li/ adverb In a correct manner Most people couldn't pronounce Daragh's name correctly, so he went by the name of "Dave" instead. 5615
4619 terrifying /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ adjective Frightening or intimidating terrifying film 5615
4620 gasp /ɡæsp/ verb To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock I'm gasping for a cup of tea. 5613
4621 villain /ˈvɪl.ən/ noun A vile, wicked person Let's discuss how to play if you are the chip leader (that is, if you have more chips than all the villains). 5613
4622 draft /dɹæft/ noun Senses relating to a current or flow or an amount which flows: A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle A Clydesdale is a draft horse. 5608
4623 factor /ˈfæk.tɚ/ noun An agent or representative; a reseller or distributor (sometimes with a private label); a consignee 3 is a factor of 12, as are 2, 4 and 6. 5601
4624 whew /hwjuː/ verb To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover (from strenuous labour) Whew! That box weighs a ton! 5597
4625 countess /ˈkaʊntɪs/ noun The wife of a count or earl Elizabeth Millicent Leveson-Gower is 24th Countess of Sutherland; her son will be the 25th Earl. 5597
4626 portrait /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ noun A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders The author painted a good portrait of urban life in New York in his latest book. 5595
4627 font /fɑnt/ noun In metal typesetting, a set of type sorts in one size She dipped her fingers in the font and crossed herself. 5589
4628 pencil /ˈpɛnsɪl/ noun A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper I penciled (BrE: pencilled) a brief reminder in my notebook. 5582
4629 coordinates noun plural of coordinate Give me the coordinates. coordinate 5582
4630 reserve /ɹɪˈzɝv/ noun The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception The book is on reserve. 5579
4631 shirts noun plural of shirt The shirts are dry. shirt 5574
4632 umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ noun A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on! 5570
4633 ta /tɑː/ noun In solfège, the lowered seventh note of a major scale (the note B-flat in the fixed-do system): te Mummy needs the bottle back. Ta! 5568
4634 traveled /ˈtɹævl̩d/ adjective Frequented by travelers We climbed up a well traveled path. 5566
4635 auto /ˈɔːtəʊ/ noun A setting for automatic operation Put it on auto. 5565
4636 logical /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ adjective In agreement with the principles of logic It's not logical, it's God! 5565
4637 chew /t͡ʃ(j)u/ noun The act of chewing; mastication with the mouth I popped the gum into my mouth and gave it a chew. 5565
4638 eliminate /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ verb To completely remove, get rid of, put an end to Bill was eliminated as a suspect when the police interviewed witnesses. 5563
4639 carbon /ˈkɑɹ.bən/ noun The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or… When I send it, I’ll carbon Julia so she’s aware. 5562
4640 cancelled adjective No longer planned or scheduled The cancelled show would have drawn some 5,000 fans. 5562
4641 crawling /ˈkɹɔːlɪŋ/ noun The motion of something that crawls The baby is crawling. 5562
4642 stepping /ˈstɛpɪŋ/ noun The act of taking a step No stepping on the grass. 5562
4643 independence /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/ noun The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others In 1947, India gained independence from the British Empire. 5562
4644 medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ noun The material of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent Cable TV is an inexpensive advertising medium. 5560
4645 canceled adjective US standard spelling of cancelled I canceled my trip. 5559
4646 fanny /ˈfæni/ noun The female genitalia This club is full of fanny. 5554
4647 seated /ˈsiːtɪd/ adjective Sitting May I be seated? 5554
4648 upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ adjective Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat He sounded upbeat when I talked to him. 5553
4649 Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ noun A person from the continent of Asia, or a descendant thereof - especially: A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia I like asian women. 5552
4650 drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ noun An instance of a person or animal drowning It's dangerous to swim in that river — there were three drownings there last year. 5552
4651 messy /ˈmɛsi/ adjective In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly He is the messiest person I've ever met. 5552
4652 quest /kwɛst/ noun A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property, etc. 5551
4653 fletcher /ˈflɛt͡ʃɚ/ noun One who fletches or feathers arrows In the past, Fletcher Fuel was approached by Japanese companies. 5548
4654 memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ noun Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered a memorial building 5548
4655 stressed /stɹɛst/ adjective Suffering stress (either physical or mental) I was so stressed. 5544
4656 bearing /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ noun A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction That's a bearing wall. 5544
4657 spoon /spuːn/ noun An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate. 5540
4658 cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ noun The act of cooperating I need your cooperation. 5539
4659 tucker /ˈtʌkɚ/ noun One who or that which tucks Man, I’m so tuckered from my run today. 5535
4660 earthquake /ˈɝθkweɪk/ noun A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults I am an earthquake. 5535
4661 sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ noun Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise I want to go sailing. 5534
4662 involve /ɪnˈvɑlv/ verb To have (something) as a component or a related part; to comprise, to include My job involves forecasting economic trends. 5533
4663 spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ adjective Amazing or worthy of special notice The parachutists were spectacular. 5523
4664 reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/ adjective Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy the old reliables 5523
4665 breach /ˈbɹit͡ʃ/ noun A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee / embankment; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence They breached the outer wall, but not the main one. 5520
4666 sophisticated adjective Of a person: having obtained worldly experience, and lacking naiveté; cosmopolitan, worldly-wise Tom is very sophisticated. 5518
4667 echo /ˈɛk.oʊ/ noun A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer Sid echoed his father’s point of view. 5517
4668 indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ verb To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure. 5517
4669 swamp /ˈswɑmp/ verb To drench or fill with water The boat was swamped in the storm. 5516
4670 vehicles /ˈvi.ə.kl̩z/ noun plural of vehicle Start up the vehicles. vehicle 5515
4671 manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ noun A manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator Put the controls to manual. 5512
4672 elegant /ˈɛləɡənt/ adjective Characterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity an elegant solution 5512
4673 compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ noun Anything made by combining several things a compound word 5508
4674 scares noun plural of scare It just scares me. scare 5508
4675 rattling adjective Lively, quick (speech, pace) a rattling good lunch 5507
4676 pursue /pɚˈsu/ verb To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase Her rival pursued a quite different course. 5507
4677 dreamt /dɹɛmt/ adjective Imagined or only extant in a dream or dreams I dreamt of him. 5506
4678 revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ adjective Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution revolutionary war 5502
4679 wa noun A traditional proa-style outrigger canoe of the Caroline Islands Atón:wa and Tsoié:'on are our godparents. 5502
4680 rig /ɹɪɡ/ noun The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps. 5500
4681 convincing /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ adjective Effective as proof or evidence Our convincing evidence was sufficient in the end to win the trial. 5498
4682 tribal /ˈtɹaɪbəl/ adjective Of or relating to tribes a tribal society 5497
4683 depth /dɛpθ/ noun the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep The depth of the crisis had been exaggerated. 5495
4684 blaming /ˈbleɪmɪŋ/ noun The act of accusing or assigning culpability to Are you blaming me? 5492
4685 aids /eɪdz/ noun plural of aid I need band aids. aid 5492
4686 wakes noun A community holiday, particularly in northern England He wakes up early. 5491
4687 camping /ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/ noun The recreational or educational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation Camping is a favorite summer activity. 5480
4688 fart /fɑɹt/ noun An emission of digestive gases from the anus; a flatus Silent farts are often the smelliest. 5480
4689 stamp /stæmp/ noun An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof I forgot to stamp this letter. 5478
4690 assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ noun Someone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who kills a public or political figure Karl was an assassin. 5475
4691 approved /əˈpɹuːvd/ adjective Having received approval Employees' approved expense claims will be reimbursed by the 4th of the following month. 5475
4692 crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ adjective Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower. 5474
4693 annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ adjective Happening once every year I can't wait to plant my annuals in the spring. 5474
4694 torch /ˈtoɹtʃ/ noun A stick of wood or plant fibres twisted together, with one end soaked in a flammable substance such as resin or tallow and set on fire, which is held in the… The flames torched up twenty feet in the air. 5474
4695 fulfill /fʊlˈfɪl/ verb To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.) This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done. 5472
4696 resting /ˈɹɛstɪŋ/ noun The action of rest I am also resting. 5469
4697 reunion /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ noun The process or act of reuniting The reunion took forever, but it was worth it. 5466
4698 graduated adjective Having a university degree; having completed training I graduated in 2013. 5462
4699 sub /sʌb/ verb To substitute for He was subbed on half way through the second half, and scored within minutes. 5460
4700 howling /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ adjective That howls The howling of wolves is haunting at night. 5459
4701 hospitals noun plural of hospital I'm sick of hospitals. hospital 5457
4702 stall /stɔːl/ noun A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed He stalled the creditors as long as he could. 5456
4703 legacy /ˈlɛɡəsi/ noun Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will Because she was a legacy, her mother's sorority rushed her. 5455
4704 riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ noun A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property In summer this flower garden is a riot of colour. 5454
4705 shops /ʃɑps/ noun plural of shop The shops are open. shop 5453
4706 whereabouts /ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ noun A location; where something is situated Whereabouts do you live? 5453
4707 teenager /ˈtinˌeɪdʒɚ/ noun A person between thirteen and nineteen years old (inclusive) Marco's main target market are late teenagers. 5451
4708 squealing noun The sound of one who squeals; a squeal Why is she squealing? 5449
4709 mines /maɪnz/ noun plural of mine Algeria has iron mines. mine 5448
4710 crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ adjective Containing a dense pack or mass of something; teeming I was crowded out. 5447
4711 literature /ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ noun The body of all written works He’s studying English literature at university. 5444
4712 morgue /moɹɡ/ noun A building or room where dead bodies are kept before their proper burial or cremation, (now) particularly in legal and law enforcement contexts The morgue is full. 5443
4713 strongest /ˈstɹɔŋɡəst/ adjective superlative form of strong: most strong Tom is the strongest. strong 5442
4714 transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ noun The act of transmitting, e.g. data (signals) or electric power The transmission has failed. 5439
4715 panel /ˈpænəl/ noun A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc Today’s panel includes John Smith. 5438
4716 sole /soʊl/ noun The bottom or plantar surface of the foot A sole authority. 5438
4717 sequence /ˈsi.kwəns/ noun A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series An alphabet follows a sequence. 5438
4718 sexually /ˈsɛksjʊəli/ adverb In a sexual manner; erotically She kissed him sexually. 5438
4719 smack /smæk/ verb To slap or hit someone She fell smack on her face. 5434
4720 congratulate /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ verb To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for I congratulated myself on the success of my plan. 5432
4721 anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/ noun An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event He suffers from social anxiety. 5432
4722 choking /ˈt͡ʃoʊkɪŋ/ noun The process in which a person's airway becomes blocked, resulting in asphyxia in cases that are not treated promptly Tom was choking Mary. 5430
4723 tolerate /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ verb To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative The elevator can tolerate up to 360 kilograms. 5428
4724 mode /moʊd/ noun A particular means of accomplishing something What was the mode of entry? 5426
4725 communications /kəˌmju.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/ noun Telecommunications, the science and technology of communicating, especially by electronic means cell phones and other communications equipment 5425
4726 welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ noun Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect welfaring the poor 5425
4727 dice /daɪs/ noun Gaming with one or more dice Cut onions, carrots and celery into medium dice. 5425
4728 orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ noun A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died She is an orphan child. 5424
4729 settlement /ˈsɛ.təl.mənt/ noun The act of settling settlement of debt 5422
4730 advertising /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ noun Communication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services Tom works in advertising. 5422
4731 uniforms /ˈjunɪfɔɹms/ noun plural of uniform We had to wear uniforms. uniform 5419
4732 devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ adjective Vowed; dedicated; consecrated Bob and Sara are devoted to their children. 5418
4733 shoots /ʃuːts/ adjective Alright; ok; of course He shoots and cries. 5418
4734 principles /ˈpɹɪnsəpəlz/ noun plural of principle I have my principles. principle 5417
4735 circuit /ˈsɝ.kɪt/ noun The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution This circuit is live. 5416
4736 nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ noun A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic My name is Jonathan, but I go by my nickname, Johnny. 5415
4737 dot /dɑt/ noun A small, round spot a dot of colour 5415
4738 elderman noun A male elder (leader of tribe or community) 5415
4739 scenario /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ noun An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events That scenario is unlikely. 5414
4740 choir /kwaɪɚ/ noun A group of people who sing together; a company of people who are trained to sing together The church choir practices Thursday nights. 5413
4741 stunt /stʌnt/ noun A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills Some have said smoking stunts your growth. 5410
4742 smoked /smoʊkt/ adjective Of food, treated with smoke, often for flavor or as a method of preservation smoked salmon 5410
4743 isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ adjective Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation isolated case 5409
4744 equally /ˈiːkwəli/ adverb In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly All citizens are equally taxed. 5408
4745 statements /ˈsteɪt.mənts/ noun plural of statement They both gave statements. statement 5407
4746 lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ noun Makeup for the lips Are you wearing any lipstick today? 5405
4747 courtesy /ˈkɝɾəsi/ noun Polite behavior I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy. 5401
4748 hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ noun An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time I like to collect stamps from different countries as a hobby. 5399
4749 hesitate /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ verb To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination He hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment. 5398
4750 hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ noun A horizontal door in a floor or ceiling These pullets are from an April hatch. 5398
4751 experiences /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/ noun plural of experience He likes new experiences. experience 5392
4752 quid /kwɪd/ noun Pound (currency). (usually used with a whole number of pounds) It's a quid pro quo. 5389
4753 fragile /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ adjective Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material The chemist synthesizes a fragile molecule. 5388
4754 fiction /ˈfɪkʃən/ noun Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose I am a great reader of fiction. 5387
4755 persuade /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪd/ verb To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion. 5385
4756 pastor /ˈpæs.tɚ/ noun A minister or priest in a church Tom is a pastor. 5385
4757 dolls noun plural of doll Tom plays with dolls. doll 5385
4758 pose /poʊz/ verb To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect To pose a model for a picture. 5384
4759 ming /mɪŋ/ verb To produce through mixing; especially, to knead My name is Wang Ming. 5384
4760 rupees noun plural of rupee Tom gave me one lakh rupees. rupee 5383
4761 ruins /ˈɹu.ɪnz/ noun plural of ruin Rain ruins my hair. ruin 5381
4762 sadly /ˈsædli/ adverb In a sad manner; sorrowfully Sadly, the two were never to meet again. 5380
4763 owed /oʊd/ adjective That owes We owed him that. 5380
4764 importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/ adverb Used to mark a statement as having importance Most importantly, have patience. 5376
4765 industrial /ɪnˈdʌs.tɹi.əl/ adjective Of or relating to industry, notably manufacturing Italy is a part-industrial, part-rural nation. 5375
4766 musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ noun A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession Jenny is a talented musician, playing the cello, saxophone, piano and guitar. 5371
4767 labour /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ noun An effort expended on a particular task; toil, work I think we've all got the idea. There's no need to labour the point. 5370
4768 evolution /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ noun A manoeuvre of troops or ships The ongoing evolution of Lolita subculture fashion includes, among other things, the ballet style. 5369
4769 salute /səˈlut/ verb To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something) They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade. 5367
4770 ba /bɑ/ particle Used to indicate a tentative suggestion I think you should go see a doctor ba. 5366
4771 cent /sɛnt/ noun A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢ He blew every last cent. 5364
4772 bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ noun One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar Tom is a bartender. 5363
4773 calendar /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ noun Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years The club has a busy calendar this year. 5363
4774 miracles noun plural of miracle I believe in miracles. miracle 5363
4775 balcony /ˈbælkəni/ noun An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window The next day as the three travelers were approaching the town, Peter went out on the balcony to pray. 5359
4776 horny /ˈhoɹni/ adjective Hard or bony, like an animal's horn Go to horny jail. 5357
4777 regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ verb To look at; to observe She regarded us warily. 5357
4778 fold /foʊld/ verb To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself He folded his arms in defiance. 5355
4779 einstein /ˈaɪnˌstaɪn/ noun A genius; a very smart person Good job, Einstein, thinking you could grab the wires with your pliers. 5348
4780 suitable [ˈsju.tə.bɫ̩] adjective Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion Would that be suitable? 5346
4781 inaudible adjective Unable to be heard or not loud enough to be heard Dogs can hear this whistle, but for people it is inaudible. 5343
4782 son-in-law /ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ noun The husband of one's child He is my son-in-law. 5343
4783 movements /ˈmuːv.mənts/ noun plural of movement He's quick in his movements. movement 5331
4784 differences /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹənsɪz/ noun plural of difference We had our differences. difference 5330
4785 barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ noun A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium We cooked our food on the barbecue. 5329
4786 trading /ˈtɹeɪdɪŋ/ adjective Carrying on trade or commerce; engaged in trade a trading company 5326
4787 strongly /ˈstɹɔŋli/ adverb In a strong or powerful manner His reply was strongly suggestive of a forthcoming challenge to the governor. 5326
4788 fluid /ˈflu.ɪd/ adjective Of or relating to fluid Water is a fluid. 5325
4789 scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ noun A grant-in-aid to a student I got a scholarship. 5324
4790 translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ noun The act of translating, in its various senses: The conversion of text from one language to another This old text needs translation into modern English before it is published. 5323
4791 cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ noun An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs He caught the cricket. 5321
4792 shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ noun A tool used to carry the woof back and forth between the warp threads on a loom Guests can be shuttled to and from the hotel for no extra cost. 5321
4793 moans noun plural of moan He is letting out moans. moan 5321
4794 quicker /ˈkwɪkɚ/ adjective comparative form of quick: more quick I'm quicker than you. quick 5316
4795 murderers noun plural of murderer Kill all the murderers. murderer 5315
4796 videos noun plural of video Sami saw the videos. video 5315
4797 initial /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/ noun The first letter of a word or a name, especially of a person's full name (their initials) The initial letter of names is usually printed with a capital letter. 5314
4798 perimeter /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.təɹ/ noun The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object The perimeter has been breached. 5313
4799 yea /jeɪ/ adverb Yes, indeed Yea, that's all it is. 5312
4800 divided adjective separated or split into pieces divided nation 5308
4801 linked /lɪŋkt/ adjective Connected, either with links, or as if with links Our fates are linked. 5307
4802 laboratory /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ noun A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis We're in a laboratory. 5304
4803 crab /kɹæb/ noun Any crustacean of the infraorder Brachyura, having five pairs of legs, the foremost of which are in the form of claws, and a carapace Despite its name, the hermit crab is not a true crab! 5300
4804 pulls /pʊlz/ noun plural of pull He pulls up the duvet. pull 5299
4805 landlord /ˈlæn(d).lɔɹd/ noun A person that leases real property; a lessor Tom is a landlord. 5298
4806 hostile /ˈhɑstəl/ adjective Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure Microsoft may go hostile in its bid for Yahoo! as soon as Friday, according to a published report. 5297
4807 classified /ˈklæsəfaɪd/ adjective Sorted into classes or categories I won't say who I'm going to the prom with; that's classified. 5295
4808 cultural /ˈkʌl.tʃ(ə.)ɹəl/ adjective Pertaining to culture cultural lighting 5293
4809 measures /ˈmɛʒɚz/ noun plural of measure A scale measures weight. measure 5293
4810 update /ˈʌp.deɪt/ noun An additional piece of information, an addition to existing information How can I update my priors? 5287
4811 cottage /ˈkɒt.ɪd͡ʒ/ noun A small house Most cottages in the area were larger and more elaborate than my home. 5286
4812 backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ noun A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence I have a backyard. 5286
4813 amateur /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ noun A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or… The contest is only open to amateurs. 5285
4814 chopper /ˈt͡ʃɑ.pɚ/ noun A tool for chopping wood; an axe/ax Meronym: apehangers 5284
4815 rash /ɹæʃ/ adjective Acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty There has been a rash of vandalism lately. 5284
4816 despair /dɪˈspɛɚ/ verb To cause to despair My daughter's behavior drives me to despair. 5284
4817 honorable /ˈɑn.ə.ɹəbl̩/ adjective Behaving in a manner that shows honor; decent, having integrity That culture considered it no disgrace to be defeated in honorable combat. 5282
4818 shiny /ˈʃaɪ.ni/ adjective Reflecting light I ate a shiny rock. 5281
4819 hawk /ˈhɔːk/ noun A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world. 5280
4820 shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ noun A garment worn over the pelvic area ending above the knees, not covering the entire length of the leg, designed for warm weather or for sports Jessica hated covering her legs, so she usually wore shorts. 5280
4821 representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ noun Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body All representatives face re-election every two years. 5276
4822 pouring /ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/ noun The act by which something is poured pouring rain 5275
4823 distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ noun Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature She distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room. 5275
4824 tanner /ˈtænɚ/ noun A person whose occupation is to tan hides, or convert them into leather by the use of tan Near-synonym: snow crab 5274
4825 telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ verb To send a telegram Does anyone have the Telegram link? 5273
4826 pimp /pɪmp/ verb To act as a procurer of prostitutes; to pander The smooth-talking, tall man with heavy gold bracelets claimed he could pimp anyone. 5272
4827 dip /dɪp/ verb To lower into a liquid Strata of rock dip. 5272
4828 trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ noun An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement He won the trophy in a running competition. 5272
4829 hallelujah /ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ noun A shout of “Hallelujah” Hallelujah! It’s finally the weekend! 5269
4830 Es noun plural of E Mi casa es su casa. E 5269
4831 howdy /ˈhaʊdi/ noun A wife Howdy folks, and welcome to our ninth annual chili cookoff! 5267
4832 flush /ˈflʌʃ/ verb To cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid Blood flushes into the face. 5260
4833 magician /məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ noun A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic Is he a magician? 5257
4834 dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ noun A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting dynamite the brakes 5256
4835 conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ verb To defeat in combat; to subjugate In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople. 5253
4836 unpleasant /ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/ adjective Not pleasant It was very unpleasant. 5251
4837 jealousy /ˈd͡ʒɛl.ə.si/ noun A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude Her jealousy kills me. 5250
4838 regrets noun plural of regret I had no regrets. regret 5249
4839 lifted /ˈlɪftɪd/ adjective Raised up; held aloft I lifted one up. 5247
4840 toxic /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adjective Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities It is not good to be around toxic people. 5246
4841 sakes /seɪks/ noun plural of sake (“benefit”) For all our sakes, please let us pass. sake 5241
4842 pudding /ˈpʊdɪŋ/ noun Any of various dishes, sweet or savoury, prepared by boiling or steaming or from batter We have apple pie for pudding today. 5241
4843 rally /ˈɹæli/ noun A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause The market fell this morning but rallied later in the day. 5239
4844 bloom /blum/ noun A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud The cherry trees are in bloom. 5238
4845 corporation /ˌkɔɹ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ noun A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and… Sami worked for a corporation. 5237
4846 disorder /dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/ noun Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner Bulimia is an eating disorder. 5236
4847 sadness /ˈsædnəs/ noun The state or emotion of being sad She has experienced many sadnesses in her forty years. 5235
4848 cease /sis/ verb To stop And with that, he ceased twitching. 5233
4849 scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ noun A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honor or virtue He is a scoundrel. 5232
4850 sensible /ˈsɛn.sə.bəl/ adjective Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability For Plato the belief in sensible objects is fallible. 5231
4851 specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ noun Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research Tom is a specialist. 5230
4852 dragging /ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/ adjective That drags He's dragging his feet. 5229
4853 bribe /bɹaɪb/ noun Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements. 5227
4854 burke /bɝk/ verb To murder by suffocation Socrates and Plato burked the issue. 5226
4855 bothers noun plural of bother It bothers me, too. bother 5226
4856 interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ noun The act of interrogating or questioning; an examination by questions; an inquiry The interrogation is over. 5225
4857 prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ noun A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for… I need you to pick up gramma's prescriptions on your way home. 5224
4858 referring noun The act by which somebody or something is referred; a reference I was referring to Tom. 5224
4859 knives /naɪvz/ noun plural of knife There are no knives. knife 5221
4860 graduation /ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/ noun The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution) The graduation ball was the students' chance to say goodbye to each other. 5220
4861 T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ noun A lightweight shirt without buttons, usually with short sleeves and no collar. Often made of cotton and frequently bears a picture or slogan Many bands make more money from T-shirt sales than from sale of tickets. 5219
4862 bubbles noun Sparkling wine; champagne He blew soap bubbles. 5217
4863 grid /ɡɹɪd/ noun A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle On the SAT, to answer a grid-in question, you grid in your answer by filling out the ovals. 5217
4864 haircut /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ noun The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician to take a haircut 5212
4865 regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ adverb Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless its colour. 5210
4866 lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ noun A building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin Powers that are lodged with the cabinet. 5209
4867 poisoning /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/ noun The administration of a poison I am not poisoning you. 5209
4868 Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ noun An Edgar Allan Poe Award, honoring works in the mystery genre I am Edgar Degas. 5206
4869 software /ˈsɔf(t)ˌwɛɹ/ noun Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM) Some software will only run on a particular platform. 5205
4870 oak /oʊk/ noun A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, included in genus… an oak table, oak beam, etc. 5200
4871 trips /tɹɪps/ noun plural of trip Do you like trips? trip 5200
4872 awhile /əˈwaɪl/ adverb For some time; for a short time Sit with me awhile. 5199
4873 sofa /ˈsoʊ̯fə/ noun An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people He bought a big sofa two days before his relatives arrived. 5198
4874 conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ adjective Alert, awake; with one's mental faculties active Only highly intelligent beings can be fully conscious. 5197
4875 instincts /ˈɪn.stɪŋkts/ noun plural of instinct Go with your instincts. instinct 5196
4876 deliberately /dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ adverb Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally He deliberately broke that, didn't he? 5195
4877 starve /stɑɹv/ verb To die because of lack of food or of not eating The patient’s brain was starved of oxygen. 5194
4878 Venus /ˈvinəs/ noun Sexual activity or intercourse; sex; lust, love How big is Venus? 5193
4879 olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ noun A tree of species Olea europaea cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it a beef olive 5193
4880 maniac /ˈmeɪ.niˌæk/ noun An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania He's a manga maniac. 5188
4881 psychological /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩/ adjective Of or pertaining to psychology The film was a dark psychological thriller. 5187
4882 landscape /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ noun A portion of land or territory as defined by its landform, its geographical (and architectural) features The software patent landscape has changed considerably in the last years 5181
4883 straw /stɹɔ/ noun A dried stalk of a cereal plant A straw enemy built up in the media to seem like a real threat, which then collapses like a balloon. 5179
4884 dam /ˈdæm/ noun A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water… Boats may only be used at places set aside for boating on the dam. 5177
4885 accuse /əˈkjuz/ verb To find fault with, blame, censure For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor. 5174
4886 rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ noun Rehabilitation, especially to treat the use of recreational drugs go into rehab 5172
4887 Switzerland /ˈswɪtsɚlənd/ noun A neutral party in a dispute; one who does not take sides I’m not getting involved in this argument. I’m Switzerland. 5171
4888 agenda /əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ noun A temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to He has an agenda. 5171
4889 glue /ɡlu/ noun A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance His eyes were glued to the screen. 5170
4890 salesman noun A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop / store or elsewhere Tom is a salesman. 5170
4891 diner /ˈdaɪ̯nɚ/ noun Someone who dines Let us have diner. 5167
4892 projects /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkts/ noun One or more high-density urban housing developments for residents having low incomes I have various projects. 5166
4893 floors noun plural of floor The floors were clean. floor 5165
4894 mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adverb Of a person or thing being the driving force influencing the outcome of an event; chiefly; certainly for the most part Seals eat mainly fish. 5165
4895 biological /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adjective Of or relating to biology biological mother 5164
4896 sincere /sɪnˈsɪɹ/ adjective Genuine, honest, and free from pretense or deceit; heartfelt She gave it a sincere if misguided effort. 5158
4897 weigh /weɪ/ verb To determine the weight of an object I weigh ten and a half stone. 5157
4898 pad /pæd/ noun A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on I heard her soft footsteps, pad, pad along the corridor. 5156
4899 Swiss /swɪs/ noun A person from Switzerland or of Swiss descent My favourite sandwich has roast beef and Swiss on rye bread. 5155
4900 cue /kju/ noun An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something Cue the cameraman, and action! 5154
4901 witches noun plural of witch Witches fly on broomsticks. witch 5153
4902 opposed /əˈpoʊzd/ adjective Acting in opposition; opposing I opposed the plan. 5153
4903 brand-new adjective Alternative form of brand new This car is brand-new. 5151
4904 tourists noun plural of tourist Few tourists come here. tourist 5149
4905 sneaking noun The act of one who sneaks I saw Tom sneaking out. 5148
4906 spying /ˈspaɪ.ɪŋ/ noun espionage; the act of secretly gathering information You spying on me? 5147
4907 sketch /ˈskɛt͡ʃ/ noun A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines I usually sketch with a pen rather than a pencil. 5146
4908 parliament /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ noun In many countries, the legislative branch of government, a deliberative assembly or set of assemblies whose elected or appointed members meet to debate the… This parliament has been more scandal-filled than any other in history. 5143
4909 behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ verb To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon Lo and behold. 5141
4910 blamed /bleɪmd/ adjective euphemism of damned (intensifier) I never blamed you. 5140
4911 topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ noun A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest A society where a topic cannot be discussed, does not have free speech. 5140
4912 offices /ˈɔ.fɪ.sɪz/ noun plural of office They're in their offices. office 5138
4913 loop /luːp/ noun A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening The program loops until the user presses a key. 5134
4914 battles /ˈbætl̩z/ noun plural of battle I am my battles. battle 5133
4915 blond /blɑnd/ adjective Of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) colour blond ale 5132
4916 plead /pliːd/ verb To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case He was pleading for mercy. 5132
4917 salmon /ˈsæmən/ noun One of several species of fish, typically of the Salmoninae subfamily, brownish above with silvery sides and delicate pinkish-orange flesh; they ascend rivers… salmon paté 5129
4918 bizarre /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ noun A carnation having stripes of two distinct colours on the white petals That was a bizarre adventure! 5128
4919 wig /wɪɡ/ verb To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.) I wear a wig. 5127
4920 reaches /ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪz/ noun The extreme limits If we look to the nether reaches of the list, we find some anomalies. 5126
4921 heights /haɪts/ noun A neighborhood or other development built on a hill or mountain I don't like heights. 5126
4922 possibilities /ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.tiz/ noun plural of possibility Think of the possibilities. possibility 5122
4923 wax /wæks/ noun Beeswax What role does the wax in your earhole fulfill? 5121
4924 travels /ˈtɹævəlz/ noun plural of travel Tom travels a lot. travel 5120
4925 confidential /ˌkɔn.fɪˈdɛn.ʃəl/ adjective Kept, or meant to be kept, secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly The newspaper claims a leaked confidential report by the government admits to problems with corrupt MPs. 5120
4926 pursuit /pɝˈsut/ noun The act of pursuing Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful. 5120
4927 herd /hɝd/ verb To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company Sheep herd on many hills. 5119
4928 scissors /ˈsɪzɚz/ noun A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when… That scissors is sharp. 5119
4929 spies /spaɪz/ noun plural of spy Tom and Mary are spies. spy 5116
4930 exams noun plural of exam I passed all my exams. exam 5116
4931 invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ noun Something invented I particularly like the inventions in C-minor. 5116
4932 explaining noun explanation You've got some explaining to do! 5113
4933 replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ noun A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute The replacement of that broken light-bulb will have to wait until I can buy a new one. 5112
4934 bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ noun The action of dropping bombs from the air Tom is bombing up there. 5112
4935 kicks /kɪks/ noun Shoes He put a hundred bucks in your kicks each week. 5105
4936 integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/ noun Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code Tom is a man of integrity. 5104
4937 dash /ˈdæʃ/ noun Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar) Add a dash of vinegar. 5102
4938 senate /ˈsɛnət/ noun In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber The Senate made a decision. 5100
4939 mentally /ˈmɛntəli/ adverb In a mental manner; an idea thought out in one's mind, as opposed to an idea spoken orally This is a problem that needs to be solved mentally, not with brute force. 5097
4940 gangster /ˈɡæŋ.stəː/ noun A member of a criminal or street gang We put an end to our beef. We're all gangster now. 5095
4941 beautifully /ˈbju.tɪ.fə.li/ adverb In a beautiful manner Tom fit in beautifully. 5095
4942 slim /ˈslɪm/ adjective Slender in an attractive way a slimly-made cart. 5093
4943 choosing /ˈt͡ʃuːzɪŋ/ noun The act of making a choice I'm not choosing them. 5091
4944 promising /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ adjective Showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion a promising young apprentice 5091
4945 objective /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ adjective Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality The objective complement in "She makes us angry" is the adjective "angry". 5090
4946 altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ adverb Completely, wholly, or without exception Altogether, I'm sorry it happened. 5089
4947 attract /əˈtɹækt/ verb To pull toward without touching A magnet attracts iron filings. 5088
4948 prep /pɹɛp/ noun Preparation prep someone for something 5086
4949 neighbours noun plural of neighbour I have no neighbours. neighbour 5086
4950 nailed /neɪld/ adjective Having nails (of a specified kind) a red-nailed finger 5086
4951 briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ noun A case used for carrying documents, especially for business I lost a briefcase. 5085
4952 buzzer /ˈbʌzɚ/ noun One who, or that which, buzzes; an insect that buzzes If you think you know the answer to the question, hit the buzzer as fast as you can. 5085
4953 quitting noun The deliberate ending of something I'm quitting my job. 5083
4954 puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ noun Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove It's just a puppet. 5083
4955 restore /ɹɪˈstoɹ/ verb To reestablish, or bring back into existence He restored my lost faith in him by doing a good deed. 5083
4956 dozens noun A verbal game in which two or more people exchange witty insults Pack eggs in dozens. 5082
4957 betting [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] adjective Describing one who bets or gambles If I were a betting man, I'd wager my next pay check he couldn't do that again. 5082
4958 pancakes /ˈpænkeɪks/ noun plural of pancake I made you pancakes. pancake 5082
4959 corridor /ˈkoɹəˌdoɹ/ noun A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage Main Street corridor 5082
4960 embarrass /ɪmˈbæɹəs/ verb To disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him. 5081
4961 visits /ˈvɪzɪts/ noun plural of visit He visits the zoo. visit 5080
4962 database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ noun A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer Which database do you use: MySQL or Oracle? 5080
4963 achieved /əˈt͡ʃiːvd/ adjective Having been reached, attained or accomplished For quotations using this term, see Citations:achieved. 5078
4964 sucking /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ noun An act of sucking He's sucking his thumb. 5077
4965 encourage /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ verb To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit I encouraged him during his race. 5075
4966 grades /ɡɹeɪdz/ noun Grammar school, primary school, or the years of school prior to high school I get good grades. 5075
4967 gps noun plural of gp Layla had a GPS. gp 5074
4968 patterns noun plural of pattern The patterns are everywhere. pattern 5072
4969 relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ adjective Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic His mother provided some relevant background information concerning his medical condition. 5068
4970 mafia /ˈmɑfi.ə/ noun A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion moral mafia 5067
4971 expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ noun A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds It should be acceptable to expense a business lunch with a client. 5065
4972 intact /ɪnˈtækt/ adjective Left complete or whole; not touched, defiled, sullied, or otherwise damaged I packed my belongings carefully so that they would survive the move intact. 5064
4973 occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ adverb On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes I occasionally do that. 5064
4974 kiddo /ˈkɪdoʊ/ noun A close friend; especially used as a form of address Okay, kiddo, I gotta run. 5064
4975 heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ noun One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it He alone gives me such heartbeats. 5062
4976 identical /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ adjective Bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable My car is identical with the one my mom has just bought. 5062
4977 cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ noun A cylinder of tobacco rolled and wrapped with an outer covering of tobacco leaves, intended to be smoked This is a cigar. 5060
4978 classical /ˈklæs.ɪ.k(ə)l/ adjective Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art classical dance 5054
4979 noodles /ˈnuːd(ə)lz/ noun plural of noodle send noodles noodle 5053
4980 consistent /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ adjective Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature He is very consistent in his political choices: economy good or bad, he always votes Labour! 5053
4981 clip /klɪp/ verb To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc She reads at a pretty good clip. 5051
4982 resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ verb To give up; to relinquish ownership of He resigned the crown to follow his heart. 5051
4983 insects /ˈɪnsɛkts/ noun plural of insect I can eat insects. insect 5051
4984 organic /oɹˈɡænɪk/ adjective Pertaining to or derived from living organisms The writing of the script was an organic process. 5050
4985 seize /ˈsiːz/ verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture This Court will remain seized of this matter. 5050
4986 charging /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɪŋ/ noun An act or process of charging (as of a battery) Smith is called for charging, and the Nimrods will get the ball. 5049
4987 mug /mʌɡ/ noun A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera. 5049
4988 iris /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ noun A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ) Ziri's iris is purple. 5046
4989 crow /kɹoʊ/ noun A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards. 5042
4990 fountain [ˈfaʊn.tn̩] noun A natural source of water; a spring Lava fountained from the volcano. 5040
4991 observation /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃn̩/ noun The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance) I need to do your observation before the end of the week. 5040
4992 abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ noun A spontaneous abortion; a miscarriage Mary decided to have an abortion because she was too young to raise a baby. 5040
4993 railroad /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ verb To transport via railroad She used to railroad for the Southern Pacific. 5039
4994 straighten /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ verb To cause to become straight straighten one's account 5039
4995 legitimate /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ adjective In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements Besides his four legitimate wives, the caliph had dozens of concubines. 5036
4996 sting /ˈstɪŋ/ noun A bump left on the skin after having been stung She died from a bee sting. 5035
4997 youngest /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ noun The youngest child in a family, or individual in a group I may be the youngest in my family but I still resent being referred to as the baby. 5033
4998 fork /fɔɹk/ noun Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows: A utensil with spikes used to put solid food into the mouth, or to hold food down… A road, a tree, or a stream forks. 5032
4999 ciao /t͡ʃaʊ/ noun A greeting or farewell using the word "ciao" […] he excused himself, disappearing in a cloud of ciaos and operatic Italian. 5031
5000 coroner /ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/ noun A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of… The coroner confirmed the cause of death. 5030