AWL Headwords 570 words

forsake, leave behind

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge

the right to enter

have room for; hold without crowding

go or travel along with

get or gather together

(of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct

to gain with effort

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

a fully developed person from maturity onward

a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

have an effect upon

a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

having more than one possible meaning

make amendments to

drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect

occurring or payable every year

regard something as probable or likely

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

fix to; attach

be fully aware of; realize fully

move towards

suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

not quite exact or correct

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

a characteristic to be considered

create by putting components or members together

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

select something or someone for a specific purpose

give help or assistance; be of service

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

inform positively and with certainty and confidence

be attached; be in contact with

to gain with effort

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

make automatic or control or operate automatically

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of")

something that aids or promotes well-being

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

of short duration or distance

the property possessed by a large mass

(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

capability to perform or produce

a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme

put an end to a state or an activity

a call to engage in a contest or fight

a deep and relatively narrow body of water (as in a river or a harbor or a strait linking two larger bodies) that allows the best passage for vessels

a visual display of information

of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

make reference to

of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating

of recognized authority or excellence

a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

happen simultaneously

break down, literally or metaphorically

an associate that one works with

set in motion, cause to start

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions

engage in or perform

articles of commerce

transfer to another

a group of people living in a particular local area

able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination

make amends for; pay compensation for

get or gather together

something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

including all or everything

be composed of

make a mathematical calculation or computation

have the idea for

make denser, stronger, or purer

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

bring to a close

occurring or operating at the same time

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

present

place limits on (extent or access)

strengthen or make more firm

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

be similar, be in line with

give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

form or compose

hold back

make by combining materials and parts

seek information from

serve oneself to, or consume regularly

the act of touching physically

occurring in the same period of time

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

prove negative; show to be false

exact opposition

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

provide

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

meet formally

carry on a conversation

change the nature, purpose, or function of something

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

work together on a common enterprise of project

of equal importance, rank, or degree

of or belonging to a corporation

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

two items of the same kind

bring into existence

an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

all the knowledge and values shared by a society

the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used

a periodically repeated sequence of events

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

grow worse

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

show the form or outline of

precise; explicit and clearly defined

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

have as a meaning

declare untrue; contradict

press down

come from

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

dedicate

become distinct and acquire a different character

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

decrease in size, extent, or range

constituting a separate entity or part

marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

cause to move, usually with force or pressure

something intended to communicate a particular impression

give, sell, or transfer to another

constituting a separate entity or part

twist and press out of shape

give to several people

distinctly dissimilar or unlike

anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks

a particular environment or walk of life

a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

be in control

a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

the period of time during which something continues

an efficient incentive

the system of production and distribution and consumption

prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting

any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

terminate, end, or take out

come out into view, as from concealment

intensity or forcefulness of expression

derived from experiment and observation rather than theory

render capable or able for some task

come together

compel to behave in a certain way

increase

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

make certain of

the totality of surrounding conditions

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

being essentially equal to something

remove soil or rock

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

set up or found

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group

denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

undergo development or evolution

be or do something to a greater degree

prevent from entering; shut out

to show, make visible or apparent

extend in one or more directions

a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

use or manipulate to one's advantage

sell or transfer abroad

to show, make visible or apparent

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

make easier

anything that contributes causally to a result

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

an examination administered at the end of an academic term

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent

able to flex; able to bend easily

move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

the concentration of attention or energy on something

the general appearance of a publication

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

at ease in talking to others

the basis on which something is grounded

the underlying structure

what something is used for

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business

in addition

the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles

bring into existence

group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true

a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system

an area of lightness in a picture

a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena

being the exact same one; not any other:

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

depict with an illustration

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

come into a new country and change residency

the striking of one body against another

instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

bring into intimate and incriminating connection

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

express or state indirectly

impose and collect

a positive motivational influence

the relative frequency of occurrence of something

lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

make into a whole or make part of a whole

an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed

indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

incapable of being avoided or prevented

conclude by reasoning; in logic

the basic structure or features of a system or organization

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

limit the range or extent of

occurring at the beginning

set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

cause injuries or bodily harm to

bring something new to an environment

signal going into an electronic system

introduce

clear or deep perception of a situation

look over carefully

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

set up or lay the groundwork for

impart skills or knowledge to

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

make into a whole or make part of a whole

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

act together or towards others or with others

lying between two extremes in time or space or state

located inward

make sense of; assign a meaning to

the distance between things

be placed or located between other things or extend between spaces and events

belonging to a thing by its very nature

make an investment

conduct an inquiry or investigation of

request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection

contain as a part

place or set apart

some situation or event that is thought about

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

show to be right by providing justification or proof

a brief description given for purposes of identification

single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

a speech that is open to the public

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation

impose and collect

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"

influence or control shrewdly or deviously

of or relating to the hands

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

having reached full natural growth or development

device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

relating to the study or practice of medicine

the surrounding environment

involving the mind or an intellectual process

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

move from one country or region to another and settle there

the military forces of a nation

the least possible

the smallest possible quantity

the work of a minister of religion

inferior in number or size or amount

how something is done or how it happens

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

common to or shared by two or more parties

make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

having no personal preference

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical

being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development

a general inclusive concept

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

constituting or like a nucleus

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

come into possession of

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

keep busy with

come to pass

a compensating equivalent

currently happening

one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

something that results

production of a certain amount

including everything

extend over and cover a part of

beyond or across the sea

sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

a standard or typical example

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting

a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves

become a participant; be involved in

a person who is a member of a partnership

lacking in energy or will

to become aware of through the senses

a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)

an amount of time

be persistent, refuse to stop

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

on the positive side or higher end of a scale

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

something determined in relation to something that includes it

assume a posture as for artistic purposes

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

existing in possibility

someone who practices a learned profession

be earlier in time; go back further

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

make a prediction about; tell in advance

having superior power and influence

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

just preceding something else in time or order

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

used of the first or originating agent

most important element

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

earlier in time

status established in order of importance or urgency

move ahead; travel onward in time or space

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

of or relating to or suitable as a profession

command against

a planned undertaking

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree

the possibility of future success

forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state

the science of mental life

the act of issuing printed materials

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

follow in or as if in pursuit

involving distinctions based on qualities

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

a variety of different things or activities

the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree

consistent with or based on or using reason

show a response or a reaction to something

regain or make up for

reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

the extended spatial location of something

an official written record of names or events or transactions

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

strengthen and support with rewards

refuse to accept or acknowledge

make less taut

grant freedom to; free from confinement

having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

have confidence or faith in

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

have need of

a search for knowledge

live (in a certain place)

find the solution

a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed

show a response or a reaction to something

bring back into original existence, use, function, or position

hold back

place under restrictions; limit access to

secure and keep for possible future use or application

make visible

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

change to the contrary

make revisions in

a single complete turn (axial or orbital)

incapable of or resistant to bending

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

an established line of travel or access

an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)

an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

the state of the environment in which a situation exists

one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

a particular aspect of life or activity

free from danger or risk

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

a following of one thing after another in time

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

move very slightly

rich in significance or implication

having the same or similar characteristics

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

doubtful or suspect

the underside of the foot

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

stated explicitly or in detail

be specific about

a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center

resistant to change of position or condition

a datum that can be represented numerically

a state at a particular time

pointed directly ahead

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

special emphasis attached to something

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

how something is done or how it happens

yield to the control of another

an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

following in time or order

a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public

a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

a person who follows next in order

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

briefly giving the gist of something

a supplementary component that improves capability

consider in a comprehensive way

continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)

bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible

a reference point to shoot at

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

a practical method or art applied to some particular task

the practical application of science to commerce or industry

not permanent; not lasting

taut or rigid; stretched tight

bring to an end or halt

the words of something written

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

a belief that can guide behavior

by that means or because of that

an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

an indication that something has been present

a specific practice of long standing

move from one place to another

change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

a journey usually by ship

send from one person or place to another

move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

enter upon an activity or enterprise

clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

join or combine

the single one of its kind

well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

a conveyance that transports people or objects

something a little different from others of the same type

fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

being actually such in almost every respect

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

the ability to see; the visual faculty

relating to or using sight

the property of something that is great in magnitude

(military) a person who freely enlists for service

something that aids or promotes well-being

widely circulated or diffused