HCT Word List A2

to a small degree; somewhat

more than one but indefinitely small in number

to a small degree; somewhat

to the opposite side

any specific behavior

situated ahead or going before

filled with fear or apprehension

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

having attained a specific age;

gone by; or in the past

a mixture of gases required for breathing

an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

isolated from others

in line with a length or direction

prior to a specified or implied time

an additional or different one

in any way whatsoever

at or in or to any place

in the area or vicinity

the creation of beautiful or significant things

person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

a parent's sister; the wife of a parent's sibling

at a distance in space or time

to a severe or serious degree

cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven

come into existence

the act of starting something

accept as true; take to be true

a band to tie or buckle around the body

a vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

a small piece or quantity of something

the fluid that is pumped through the body by the heart

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

brought into existence

a person who exercises control and makes decisions

a vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids

a round vessel that is open at the top

a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman

destroy the integrity of

structure allowing passage across a river or other obstacle

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

make by combining materials and parts

the act of constructing something

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business

actively or fully engaged or occupied

so as to pass a given point

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

utter a sudden loud cry

the act or practice of living in temporary shelters outdoors

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar often with fruit or nuts

a tight-fitting headdress

thin cardboard, usually rectangular

taking care or paying attention

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric

perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions

an occurrence of something

money in the form of bills or coins

a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament

in a cheap manner

a written order directing a bank to pay money

a place for public (especially Christian) worship

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

readily apparent to the mind

a short light metallic sound

go up or advance

an event that involves rising to a higher point

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude

a formal association of people with similar interests

a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter

a vehicle carrying many passengers

in a cold unemotional manner

having color or a certain color

a utensil for cooking

the act of preparing something by the application of heat

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing

free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

be priced at

rural regions

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

a natural object that covers or envelops

affected with madness or insanity

the part of milk containing the butterfat

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

separate with or as if with an instrument

of or belonging to or occurring every day

a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball)

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

having great spatial extension downward or inward

a person qualified to practice dentistry

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs

on or of lower floors of a building

a female businessperson

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture

a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire

a musical percussion instrument

free from liquid or moisture

in the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

sufficient for the purpose

to come or go into

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as their basic unit of money and abandoned their traditional currencies

being level or straight or regular and without variation

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

to or in any or all places

indicating preciseness

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

move out of or depart from

more than is needed, desired, or required

be unable

descend freely under the influence of gravity

at or to or from a great distance in space

more distant in especially space or time

a small number of the persons or things being discussed

extensive tract of level open land

record in a public office or in a court of law

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

any of the terminal members of the hand

ended or brought to an end

the process of combustion of inflammable materials

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

an instance of traveling by air

an instance of traveling by air

travel behind, go after, or come after

a pronged tool used for serving and eating food

a perceptual structure

able to act at will

very recently

a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around

characteristic of or befitting an ally

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage

an outbuilding for housing automobiles

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

something acquired without compensation

a girl or woman with whom one is romantically involved

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

handwear: covers the hand and wrist

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling the world

a soft yellow malleable ductile metallic element

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage

a child of your son or daughter

a female grandchild

the father of your father or mother

the mother of your father or mother

a male grandchild

(usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer

increase in size by natural process

become an adult

expect, believe, or suppose

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

come to pass

the emotion of intense dislike

at or to or from a great distance in space

pain in the head

of comparatively great physical weight or density

destroy the integrity of

being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation

a major road for any form of motor transport

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument

have in one's hands or grip

the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

in whatever way or manner

move very fast

be the source of pain

water frozen in the solid state

the content of cognition

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

located, suited for, or taking place within a building

in place of, or as an alternative to

press tightly together or cram

any substance having the consistency of jelly or gelatin

an adornment made of precious metals and set with gems

cause to become joined or linked

move forward by leaps and bounds

and nothing more

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

cause to die

one thousand grams

a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

produce laughter

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

being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north

a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree

actively cause something to happen

a legal document giving official permission to do something

be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

raise from a lower to a higher position

a database containing an ordered array of items

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

keep under careful scrutiny

fail to keep or to maintain

characterized by sound of great volume or intensity

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

having or bringing good fortune

any art that invokes supernatural powers

make a point of doing something

the way in which someone or something is composed

a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface

a distinguishing symbol

joined in matrimony

a science dealing with the logic of quantity and arrangement

thorny shrub of a small tree having white to scarlet flowers

by chance

the social act of assembling for some common purpose

anything that belongs to a set or class

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

not able to be found

mix together different elements

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

the natural satellite of the Earth

used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality

a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings

small rodent having a pointed snout and small ears

change location

a theater where films are shown

a form of address for a woman

a necessary or essential thing

slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

a person who lives (or is located) near another

an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together

information about recent and important events

no person or no one

no person or no one

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point

in no respect; to no degree

one skilled in caring for young children or the sick

from a particular thing or place or position

present for acceptance or rejection

a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

on one occasion

bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb

moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden

beyond the top or upper surface or edge

belonging to or on behalf of a specified person

a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)

an artist who paints

creating a picture with paints

go across or through

earlier than the present time; no longer current

an established line of travel or access

climber having dark red berries when fully ripe

by chance

someone who takes photographs professionally

the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces

take and lift upward

a separate part of a whole

of a light shade of red

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

giving pleasure and satisfaction

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

the force of policemen and officers

make a sharp explosive noise

to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means

piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position

a local branch where postal services are available"

16 ounces avoirdupois

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

the amount of money needed to purchase something

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

someone whose occupation is printing

the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

a series of goals to be accomplished

tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms

apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion

of a color intermediate between red and blue

move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

put clothing on one's body

a female sovereign ruler

with little or no delay

characterized by an absence of agitation or activity

to the greatest extent; completely

a contest of speed

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

being or occurring in fact or actuality

in actual fact

take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

possessing material wealth

the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

a toroidal shape

material consisting of the aggregate of minerals

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

someone who travels on foot by running

the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace

food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens

the general activity of selling

flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

bring into safety

a branch of study or knowledge involving the observation, investigation, and discovery of general laws or truths that can be tested systematically

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

any support where you can sit

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects

a vessel that carries passengers or freight

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

affected by impairment of normal physical or mental function

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

a visible clue that something has happened or is present

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

a person who sings

the act of singing vocal music

existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual

take a seat

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

a thin flat piece cut off of some object

without speed

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

to a very great extent or degree

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot

yielding readily to pressure or weight

a human being

in or at or to some place

a short musical composition with words

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

the direction corresponding to the southward cardinal compass point

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

pass time in a specific way

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

move forward by leaps and bounds

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

walk heavily

be standing; be upright

a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy

not in physical motion

enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal

a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

having strength or power greater than average or expected

of so extreme a degree or extent

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty

taken unawares and feeling wonder or astonishment

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

the act of swimming

remove clothes

a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

a cooperative unit

exceptionally bad or displeasing

express gratitude or show appreciation to

take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

a building where performances can be presented

endowed with the capacity to reason

feeling a need or desire to drink

a schedule of times of arrivals and departures

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

one of the digits of the foot

the upper part of anything

a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth for drying or wiping

an artifact designed to be played with

miss a step and fall or nearly fall

make an effort or attempt

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

move around an axis or a center

two times

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

hoop that covers a wheel

the brother of your father or mother

beneath the surface of the earth

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

not common or ordinary

causing an emotional disturbance

on a floor above

previously owned by another

having a helpful function

under normal conditions

broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects

the visual percept of a region

someone who visits

the act of traveling by foot

a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

how something is done or how it happens

a periodical that is published every week

the state of being received with pleasure

apprehended with certainty

the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees

wetness caused by water

a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

a period of indeterminate length marked by some action

having great extent from one side to the other

wild, free, and not controlled or touched by humans

a victory (as in a race or other competition)

a person with a record of successes

succeeding with great difficulty

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

made or consisting of or employing wood

a person who works at a specific occupation

the act of harassing someone

inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

not only so, but

up to the present time

the least favorable outcome

having undesirable or negative qualities