5000 most common words (part 1)

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be
have a specified quality or characteristic
a
the 1st letter of the Roman alphabet
in
to or toward the inside of
have
possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
I
the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
he
the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
on
in a state required for something to function or be effective
do
engage in
say
utter aloud
at
100 at equal 1 kip in Laos
but
and nothing more
not
negation of a word or group of words
by
so as to pass a given point
as
to the same degree (often followed by 'as')
go
change location
can
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
get
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
all
entirely or completely
make
perform or carry out
about
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
know
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a piece of information
will
the capability of conscious choice and decision
as
to the same degree (often followed by 'as')
up
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
one
smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
time
the continuum of experience in which events pass to the past
there
in or at that place
year
the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
so
to a very great extent or degree
think
judge or regard; look upon; judge
some
quantifier
people
any group of human beings collectively
take
get into one's hands
out
moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden
just
and nothing more
see
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
come
move toward, travel toward
now
at the present moment
like
having the same or similar characteristics
other
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
then
at that time
two
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
more
greater in size or amount or extent or degree
want
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
way
how something is done or how it happens
look
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
first
preceding all others in time or space or degree
also
in addition
new
not of long duration
day
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
more
greater in size or amount or extent or degree
use
put into service
no
quantifier
man
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
find
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
here
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
thing
a separate and self-contained entity
give
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract
many
a large number of the persons or things being discussed
well
in a good or satisfactory manner or to a high standard
only
without any others being included or involved
tell
narrate or give a detailed account of
one
smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
very
being the exact same one; not any other:
even
being level or straight or regular and without variation
back
the posterior part of a human (or animal) body
any
to some extent or degree
good
having desirable or positive qualities
woman
an adult female person
through
having finished or arrived at completion
life
the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms
child
a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
there
in or at that place
work
activity directed toward making or doing something
down
in a lower place or position
may
thorny shrub of a small tree having white to scarlet flowers
after
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
call
utter a sudden loud cry
world
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
over
beyond the top or upper surface or edge
school
an educational institution
still
not in physical motion
try
make an effort or attempt
in
to or toward the inside of
as
to the same degree (often followed by 'as')
last
coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining
ask
make a request or demand for something to somebody
need
require or want
too
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
feel
be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
three
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
state
the way something is with respect to its main attributes
never
not ever; at no time in the past or future
become
come into existence
between
in the interval
high
being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation
really
in actual fact
most
used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality
another
an additional or different one
much
great in quantity or degree or extent
family
a group of people related to one another
own
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person
out
moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden
leave
go away from a place
put
cause to be in a certain state
old
having lived for a long time or attained a specific age
while
a period of indeterminate length marked by some action
mean
denote or connote
on
in a state required for something to function or be effective
keep
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
student
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
why
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
let
actively cause something to happen
great
a person who has achieved distinction in some field
same
same in identity
big
above average in size or number or quantity
group
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
begin
set in motion, cause to start
seem
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
country
the territory occupied by a nation
help
give assistance; be of service
talk
use language
turn
move around an axis or a center
problem
a question raised for consideration or solution
every
(used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
start
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
hand
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
might
physical strength
American
of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
show
make visible or noticeable
part
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
about
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
place
a point located with respect to surface features of a region
over
beyond the top or upper surface or edge
such
of so extreme a degree or extent
again
anew
few
a small number of the persons or things being discussed
case
an occurrence of something
most
used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality
week
any period of seven consecutive days
company
an institution created to conduct business
system
a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
each
separately for every person or thing
right
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
program
a series of steps to be carried out
hear
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
so
to a very great extent or degree
question
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
work
activity directed toward making or doing something
play
engage in recreational activities rather than work
government
the system or form by which a community is ruled
run
move fast by using one's feet
small
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
number
a concept of quantity involving zero and units
off
from a particular thing or place or position
always
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
move
change location
like
having the same or similar characteristics
night
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
live
have life, be alive
Mr
a form of address for a man
point
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
believe
accept as true; take to be true
hold
have in one's hands or grip
today
on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
bring
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
happen
come to pass
next
immediately following in time or order
before
at or in the front
large
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude
all
entirely or completely
million
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
must
a necessary or essential thing
home
where you live at a particular time
under
below some quantity or limit
water
compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
room
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
write
name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
mother
a woman who has given birth to a child
area
the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
national
of or relating to or belonging to a country
money
the most common medium of exchange
story
a record or narrative description of past events
young
any immature animal
fact
a piece of information about events that have occurred
month
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
different
unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
lot
anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
right
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
study
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject
book
an object consisting of a number of pages bound together
eye
the organ of sight
job
a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty
word
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
though
(postpositive) however
business
the principal activity in one's life to earn money
issue
some situation or event that is thought about
side
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
kind
having a tender and considerate and helpful nature
four
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
head
the upper part of the human body or the body in animals
far
at or to or from a great distance in space
black
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness
long
primarily spatial sense
both
equally or alike
little
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
house
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for a family
yes
an affirmative
after
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
long
primarily spatial sense
provide
give something useful or necessary to
service
an act of help or assistance
around
in the area or vicinity
friend
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
important
significant in effect or meaning
father
a male parent
sit
take a seat
away
at a distance in space or time
power
possession of the qualities required to do something
hour
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
game
an amusement or pastime
often
many times at short intervals
yet
up to the present time
line
a length between two points
political
involving or characteristic of governing or social power
end
either extremity of something that has length
ever
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
stand
be standing; be upright
bad
having undesirable or negative qualities
lose
fail to keep or to maintain
however
in whatever way or manner
member
anything that belongs to a set or class
pay
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
law
the collection of rules imposed by authority
meet
come together
car
a motor vehicle with four wheels
city
a large and densely populated urban area
almost
slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
include
have as a part; be made up out of
continue
keep or maintain in unaltered condition
set
put into a certain place or abstract location
later
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
community
a group of people living in a particular local area
much
great in quantity or degree or extent
name
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
five
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
once
on one occasion
white
being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness
least
the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
president
the leader of a republic or democracy
learn
gain knowledge or skills
real
being or occurring in fact or actuality
change
become different in some particular way
team
a cooperative unit
minute
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
best
having the most positive qualities
several
of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
idea
the content of cognition
kid
young goat
body
an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass
information
knowledge acquired through study or experience
nothing
in no respect; to no degree
ago
gone by; or in the past
right
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
lead
take somebody somewhere
social
living together or enjoying life in communities
understand
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
back
the posterior part of a human (or animal) body
watch
look attentively
together
in contact with each other or in proximity
follow
travel behind, go after, or come after
around
in the area or vicinity
parent
a father or mother
only
without any others being included or involved
stop
have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense
face
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin
create
bring into existence
public
not private
already
prior to a specified or implied time
speak
use language
read
look at and say out loud something written or printed
level
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
allow
make it possible for something to happen
add
join or combine or unite with others
office
place of business where professional duties are performed
spend
pass time in a specific way
door
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
health
the general condition of body and mind
person
a human being
art
the creation of beautiful or significant things
sure
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty
such
of so extreme a degree or extent
war
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
history
a record or narrative description of past events
party
an occasion on which people gather to socialize and have fun
within
on the inside
grow
increase in size by natural process
result
something that follows as a consequence
open
affording free passage or access
change
become different in some particular way
morning
the time period between dawn and noon
walk
use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
reason
a logical motive for a belief or action
low
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
win
a victory (as in a race or other competition)
research
a seeking for knowledge
girl
a young woman
guy
an informal term for a youth or man
early
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
food
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal
before
at or in the front
moment
an indefinitely short time
air
a mixture of gases required for breathing
teacher
a person whose occupation is instructing
force
influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
offer
present for acceptance or rejection
enough
sufficient for the purpose
both
equally or alike
education
activities that impart knowledge or skill
across
to the opposite side
remember
recall knowledge; have a recollection
foot
the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
second
coming next after the first in position in space or time
boy
a youthful male person
maybe
by chance
able
having the necessary means or skill to do something
age
how long something has existed
off
from a particular thing or place or position
policy
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
love
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
process
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
music
an artistic form of auditory communication
consider
think about carefully; weigh
appear
come into sight or view
actually
in fact
buy
obtain by purchase
probably
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
human
a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
wait
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
serve
devote one's life or efforts to, as of countries or ideas
market
a store where groceries are sold
die
lose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life
send
cause to go somewhere
expect
regard something as probable or likely
home
where you live at a particular time
sense
the faculty through which the world is perceived
build
make by combining materials and parts
stay
continue in a place, position, or situation
fall
descend freely under the influence of gravity
nation
a politically organized body of people under a government
plan
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved
cut
separate with or as if with an instrument
college
an institution of higher education
interest
a sense of concern with and curiosity about something
death
the permanent end of all life functions in an organism
course
a connected series of events or actions or developments
someone
a human being
experience
the content of observation or participation in an event
behind
in or to or toward the rear
reach
move forward or upward in order to touch
local
of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area
kill
cause to die
six
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
remain
continue in a place, position, or situation
effect
a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
use
put into service
yeah
not only so, but
suggest
make a proposal; declare a plan for something
class
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
control
power to direct or determine
raise
move upwards
care
providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
perhaps
by chance
little
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
late
at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
hard
resisting weight or pressure
field
extensive tract of level open land
pass
go across or through
former
the first of two or the first mentioned of two
sell
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
major
greater in scope or effect
sometimes
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
require
have need of
along
in line with a length or direction
development
a process in which something passes to a different stage
report
to give an account or representation of in words
role
the actions and activities assigned to a person or group
better
superior to another in excellence or quality or desirability
economic
of or relating to production and management of wealth
effort
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
up
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
decide
reach, make, or come to a conclusion about something
rate
a quantity considered as a proportion of another quantity
strong
having strength or power greater than average or expected
possible
capable of happening or existing
heart
the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum
drug
a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
show
make visible or noticeable
leader
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
light
electromagnetic radiation that can produce visual sensation
voice
the sound made when a person speaks
wife
a married woman; a partner in marriage
whole
all of something, including all of its elements or parts
police
the force of policemen and officers
mind
that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
finally
as the end result of a sequence or process
pull
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
return
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
free
able to act at will
military
the armed forces of a nation
price
the amount of money needed to purchase something
report
to give an account or representation of in words
less
a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
according
in agreement with
decision
a position or opinion reached after consideration
explain
make plain and comprehensible
son
a male human offspring
hope
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
even
being level or straight or regular and without variation
develop
progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
view
the visual percept of a region
relationship
a mutual connection between people
carry
physically move while supporting, by vehicle, hands, or body
town
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
road
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
drive
operate or control a vehicle
arm
a human limb
true
consistent with fact or reality; not false
federal
of a government with central and regional authorities
break
destroy the integrity of
better
superior to another in excellence or quality or desirability
difference
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
thank
express gratitude or show appreciation to
receive
get something; come into possession of
value
the quality that renders something desirable
international
concerning or belonging to two or more countries
building
the act of constructing something
action
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
full
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
model
a representation of something, often on a smaller scale
join
cause to become joined or linked
season
one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions
society
an extended group having a distinctive cultural organization
tax
a charge that a citizen pays to support government programs
director
someone who manages an organization
early
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
position
the particular part of space occupied by something
player
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
agree
consent or assent to a condition
especially
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
record
anything providing permanent evidence about past events
pick
look for and gather
wear
put clothing on one's body
paper
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
special
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
space
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
ground
the solid part of the earth's surface
form
a perceptual structure
support
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
event
something that happens at a given place and time
official
of or relating to a place of business
matter
that which has mass and occupies space
center
an area that is in the middle of some larger region
couple
two items of the same kind
site
the piece of land on which something is located
end
either extremity of something that has length
project
a planned undertaking
hit
deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
base
lowest support of a structure
activity
any specific behavior
star
a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy
table
furniture having a smooth flat top supported by legs
need
require or want
court
an assembly to conduct judicial business
produce
bring forth or yield
eat
take in solid food
American
of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
teach
impart skills or knowledge to
oil
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
half
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
situation
physical position in relation to the surroundings
easy
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
cost
be priced at
industry
the action of making of goods and services for sale
figure
alternate name for the body of a human being
face
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin
street
a thoroughfare that is lined with buildings
image
a visual representation produced on a surface
phone
electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
either
also, likewise, as well
data
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
cover
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
quite
to the greatest extent; completely
picture
a visual representation produced on a surface
clear
readily apparent to the mind
practice
a customary way of operation or behavior
piece
a separate part of a whole
land
the solid part of the earth's surface
recent
of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
describe
give a statement representing something
product
an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
doctor
a person who holds Ph.D. degree from an academic institution
wall
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
patient
enduring trying circumstances with even temper
worker
a person who works at a specific occupation
news
information about recent and important events
test
standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or aptitude
movie
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
certain
established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
north
the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point
love
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
personal
concerning an individual or his or her private life
open
affording free passage or access
support
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
simply
in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
third
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
technology
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
catch
take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of
step
the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
baby
a very young mammal
computer
a machine for performing calculations automatically
type
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
attention
the act of concentrating on something
draw
cause to move by pulling
film
a series of moving pictures that tells a story
Republican
a member of the younger of two major U.S. political parties
tree
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
source
the place where something begins
red
the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
nearly
slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
organization
a methodical and orderly manner or approach
choose
pick out from a number of alternatives
cause
events that provide the generative force of something
hair
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
look
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
point
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
century
a period of 100 years
evidence
knowledge on which to base belief
window
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
difficult
requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish
listen
hear with intention
soon
in the near future
culture
all the knowledge and values shared by a society
billion
one thousand million items or units in the United States
chance
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon
brother
a male with the same parents as someone else
energy
forceful exertion
period
an amount of time
course
a connected series of events or actions or developments
summer
the warmest season of the year
less
a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
realize
be fully aware or cognizant of
hundred
ten 10s
available
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
plant
a living organism without the power to move
likely
having a good chance of being the case or of coming about
opportunity
a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
term
a limited period of time during which something lasts
short
having little length or lacking in length
letter
a written message addressed to a person or organization
condition
a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
choice
the act of selecting
place
a point located with respect to surface features of a region
single
existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
rule
prescribed guide for conduct or action
daughter
a female human offspring
administration
the act of governing or exercising authority
south
the direction corresponding to the southward cardinal compass point
husband
a male partner in a marriage
Congress
the legislature of the United States government
floor
the inside lower horizontal surface
campaign
related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal
material
the substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
population
the people who inhabit a territory or state
well
in a good or satisfactory manner or to a high standard
call
utter a sudden loud cry
economy
the system of production and distribution and consumption
medical
relating to the study or practice of medicine
hospital
a medical institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care
church
a place for public (especially Christian) worship
close
at or within a short distance in space or time
thousand
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
risk
a source of danger
current
occurring in or belonging to the present time
fire
the process of combustion of inflammable materials
future
the time yet to come
wrong
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
involve
contain as a part
defense
the act of guarding someone or something against attack
increase
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
security
the state of being free from danger or injury
bank
financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money
certainly
definitely or positively
west
the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
sport
active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
board
a stout length of sawn timber
seek
try to locate, discover, or establish the existence of
subject
some situation or event that is thought about
officer
a member of a police force
private
confined to particular persons or groups
rest
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
behavior
the way a person acts toward other people
deal
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
performance
the act of doing something successfully
fight
be engaged in a contest or struggle
throw
propel through the air
top
the upper part of anything
quickly
with little or no delay
past
earlier than the present time; no longer current
goal
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve
second
coming next after the first in position in space or time
bed
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
order
logical arrangement of different elements
author
a person who writes professionally
fill
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
represent
be a delegate or spokesperson for
focus
the concentration of attention or energy on something
foreign
not deriving from the essential nature of something
drop
let fall to the ground
plan
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved
blood
the fluid that is pumped through the body by the heart
agency
the state of being in action or exerting power
push
move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
nature
the physical world including plants and animals
color
a visual attribute of things from the light they emit
no
quantifier
recently
in the recent past
store
a mercantile establishment for the sale of goods or services
reduce
make smaller
sound
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
note
a brief written record
fine
free from impurities
before
at or in the front
near
near in time or place or relationship
movement
change of position that does not entail a change of location
page
one side of one leaf of a book or other document
enter
to come or go into
share
assets belonging to an individual person or group
common
having no special distinction or quality
poor
having little money or few possessions
other
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
natural
relating to or concerning the physical world
race
a contest of speed
concern
something that interests you because it is important
series
similar things placed in order or one after another
significant
rich in implication
similar
having the same or nearly the same characteristics
hot
having a high or higher than desirable temperature
language
a means of communicating by the use of sounds or symbols
each
separately for every person or thing
usually
under normal conditions
response
the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
dead
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
rise
move upward
animal
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
factor
anything that contributes causally to a result
decade
a period of 10 years
article
one of a class of artifacts
shoot
fire a shot
east
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
save
bring into safety
seven
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
artist
person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
away
at a distance in space or time
scene
the place where some action occurs
stock
a supply of something available for future use
career
the particular occupation for which you are trained
despite
contemptuous disregard
central
in or near an inner area
eight
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
thus
from that fact or reason or as a result
treatment
the management of someone or something
beyond
farther along in space or time or degree
happy
marked by good fortune
exactly
indicating preciseness
protect
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
approach
move towards
lie
be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
size
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
dog
a canine domesticated by man since prehistoric times
fund
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
serious
of great consequence
occur
come to pass
ready
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
sign
a visible clue that something has happened or is present
thought
the content of cognition
list
a database containing an ordered array of items
individual
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
simple
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
quality
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something
pressure
the act of putting pressure on something
accept
receive willingly something given or offered
answer
a statement made to reply to a question or criticism
hard
resisting weight or pressure
resource
aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
identify
recognize as being
left
being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
meeting
the social act of assembling for some common purpose
determine
find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
prepare
make ready or suitable or equip in advance
disease
an impairment of health
whatever
one or some or every or all without specification
success
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
argue
have a disagreement about something
cup
a small open container usually used for drinking
particularly
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
amount
how much there is of something that you can quantify
ability
the quality of having the means or skills to do something
staff
a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
recognize
perceive to be something or something you can identify
indicate
designate a place, direction, person, or thing
character
a property that defines the individual nature of something
growth
changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
loss
the act of losing someone or something
degree
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series
wonder
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
attack
an offensive against an enemy
region
the extended spatial location of something
television
an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen
box
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
TV
broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
training
activity leading to skilled behavior
pretty
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
trade
the commercial exchange of goods and services
deal
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
election
a vote choosing the winner of a position or political office
physical
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
lay
put into a certain place
general
applying to all or most members of a category or group
feeling
a physical sensation that you experience
standard
a basis for comparison
bill
an itemized statement of money owed for goods or services
message
a communication that is written or spoken or signaled
fail
be unable
outside
the region that is outside of something
arrive
reach a destination
analysis
abstract separation of something into its various parts
benefit
something that aids or promotes well-being
name
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
sex
one of two categories into which most organisms are divided
forward
at or to or toward the front
lawyer
a professional person authorized for legal practice
present
happening or existing now
section
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others
environmental
of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings
glass
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
answer
a statement made to reply to a question or criticism
skill
an ability that has been acquired by training
sister
a female person who has the same parents as another person
PM
an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
professor
a member of the faculty at a college or university
operation
process or manner of functioning
financial
involving fiscal matters
crime
an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
stage
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
ok
good or acceptable
compare
examine and note the similarities or differences of
authority
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
miss
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
design
the act of working out the form of something
sort
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
one
smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
act
behave in a certain manner
ten
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one
knowledge
the result of perception, learning, and reasoning
gun
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity
station
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel
blue
of the color intermediate between green and violet
state
the way something is with respect to its main attributes
strategy
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
little
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
clearly
without doubt or question
discuss
consider or examine in speech or writing
indeed
in truth (often tends to intensify)
force
influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
truth
a factual statement
song
a short musical composition with words
example
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
democratic
based upon the principles of social equality
check
examine to determine accuracy or quality
environment
the totality of surrounding conditions
leg
a human limb
dark
devoid of or deficient in light or brightness
public
not private
various
having great diversity or variety
rather
more readily or willingly
laugh
produce laughter
guess
expect, believe, or suppose
executive
a person responsible for the administration of a business
set
put into a certain place or abstract location
study
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject
prove
establish the validity of something
hang
cause to be hanging or suspended
entire
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
rock
material consisting of the aggregate of minerals
design
the act of working out the form of something
enough
sufficient for the purpose
forget
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
claim
assert or affirm strongly
note
a brief written record
remove
take something away as by lifting, pushing, or taking off
manager
someone who controls resources and expenditures
help
give assistance; be of service
close
at or within a short distance in space or time
sound
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
enjoy
derive or receive pleasure from
network
an open fabric woven together at regular intervals
legal
established by or founded upon law or official rules
religious
having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity
cold
having a low or inadequate temperature
form
a perceptual structure
final
an exam administered at the end of an academic term
main
most important element
science
a branch of study or knowledge involving the observation, investigation, and discovery of general laws or truths that can be tested systematically
green
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum
memory
the cognitive process whereby past experience is remembered
card
thin cardboard, usually rectangular
above
in or to a place that is higher
seat
any support where you can sit
cell
the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
establish
set up or found
nice
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
trial
the act of testing something
expert
a person with special knowledge who performs skillfully
spring
move forward by leaps and bounds
firm
not soft or yielding to pressure
Democrat
a member of the older of two major U.S. political parties
radio
medium for communication
visit
the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
management
the act of controlling something
care
providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
avoid
stay away from
imagine
expect, believe, or suppose
tonight
during the night of the present day
huge
unusually great in amount or degree or extent or scope
ball
an object with a spherical shape
no
quantifier
close
at or within a short distance in space or time
finish
come or bring to an end
talk
use language
theory
a belief that can guide behavior
impact
the striking of one body against another
respond
show a reaction to something
statement
the act of affirming or asserting something
maintain
keep in a certain state, position, or activity
charge
assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
popular
regarded with great favor or approval by the general public
traditional
consisting of or derived from a practice of long standing
reveal
make visible
direction
a line leading to a place or point
weapon
any instrument used in fighting or hunting
employee
a worker who is hired to perform a job
cultural
relating to the shared knowledge and values of a society
contain
hold or have within
peace
the state prevailing during the absence of war
head
the upper part of the human body or the body in animals
control
power to direct or determine
base
lowest support of a structure
pain
a physical feeling of suffering or discomfort
apply
employ for a particular purpose
play
engage in recreational activities rather than work
measure
determine the dimensions of something or somebody
wide
having great extent from one side to the other
shake
move or cause to move back and forth
fly
travel through the air; be airborne
interview
the questioning of a person, often conducted by journalists
manage
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
chair
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
fish
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates
particular
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
camera
equipment for taking photographs
structure
a complex entity made of many parts
politics
the activities involved in managing a state or a government
perform
get done
bit
a small piece or quantity of something
weight
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
suddenly
happening unexpectedly
discover
determine the existence, presence, or fact of
candidate
someone who is considered for something
top
the upper part of anything
production
the act or process of making something
treat
apply a process to with the aim of preparing for a purpose
trip
miss a step and fall or nearly fall
evening
the latter part of the day
affect
have an influence upon
inside
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
conference
a prearranged meeting for consultation or discussion
unit
a single undivided whole
best
having the most positive qualities
style
how something is done or how it happens
adult
a fully developed person from maturity onward
worry
a strong feeling of anxiety
range
a variety of different things or activities
mention
make reference to
rather
more readily or willingly
far
at or to or from a great distance in space
deep
having great spatial extension downward or inward
past
earlier than the present time; no longer current
edge
a line determining the limits of an area
individual
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
specific
stated explicitly or in detail
writer
a person who is able to write and has written something
trouble
a source of difficulty
necessary
absolutely essential
throughout
from first to last
challenge
a call to engage in a contest or fight
fear
an emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger
shoulder
a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula
institution
a custom that has been an important feature of some group
middle
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
sea
a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
dream
a series of images and emotions occurring during sleep
bar
a rigid piece of metal or wood
beautiful
pleasing to the senses
property
something owned
instead
in place of, or as an alternative to
improve
to make better
stuff
the tangible substance that goes into a physical object

Created on Fri Apr 27 22:59:53 EDT 2012 (updated Fri Apr 27 23:02:20 EDT 2012)

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