Welcome to Vocabulary Year 3 of American English Lessons with Maestro
Sersea. In this lesson we will study American English vocabulary compliments of
the VOA Wordbook, a dictionary of over 1,500 highly-used words. Please
focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your vocabulary, which
will help your comprehension and communication skills. Don’t forget to use the
comments section below to share your thoughts and what you’ve learned today.
Part 1 Directions: Look at the following definitions and
try to think of the correct vocabulary words that match them.
__________– a hard substance such as iron, steel or gold
__________– the way something is done
__________– a device used to make very small things look larger so they can be studied
__________– the center; a place or time of equal distance from both sides or ends; in the center
__________– someone active in trying to cause political change, often by the use of force or violence
__________– the armed forces of a nation or group; of or about the armed forces
__________– the white liquid produced by female animals to feed their young
__________– the thinking, feeling part of a person
__________– to dig useful or valuable substances out of the earth; a place in the earth where such substances are found; a bomb placed under the ground or under water so it cannot be seen
__________– a substance found in nature that is not an animal or a plant, such as coal or salt
__________– a member of a cabinet; a high government official (“prime minister,”foreign minister”)
__________– small in size; of little importance
__________– the smaller number; opposite majority
__________– a measure of time; one of the sixty equal parts of an hour; sixty seconds
__________– to fail to hit, see, reach or meet
__________– any weapon that can be thrown or fired through the air and explodes when it reaches its target
__________– lost; not found
__________– a wrong action or decision; an action done without the knowledge that it was wrong
__________– to put different things together to make one thing
__________– a large group of wild or angry people
__________– an example; something, usually small, made to show how something will look or work
__________– not extreme
__________– of the present or very recent time; the most improved
__________– pieces of metal or paper used to pay for things
__________– one of the twelve periods of time into which a year is divided
__________– the bright object often seen in the night sky that orbits the earth about every twenty-nine days
__________– concerning what is right or wrong in someone’s actions
__________– greater in size or amount
__________– the early part of the day, from sunrise until noon
__________– greatest in size or amount
__________– the female parent; a woman who has a child or children
__________– a movement; a continuing change of position or place
__________– a part of the earth’s surface that rises high above the area around it
__________– to express or feel sadness
__________– to change position; to put or keep in motion; to go
__________– the act of moving or a way of moving; a series of acts or efforts to reach a goal
__________– a motion picture; a film
__________– great in amount
__________– to kill another person illegally; the crime of killing another person
__________– the making of sounds by singing or using a musical instrument
__________– a word used with an action word to mean necessary (“You must go to school.”)
__________– something that is not or cannot be explained or understood; a secret
__________– to show that one does not like or approve; to protest; something not alive that can be seen or touched
__________– to watch; to look at carefully; to celebrate or honor something (“They will observe the anniversary of the day she was born.”)
__________– to take and hold or to control by force
__________– the area of salt water that covers almost seventy-five percent of the earth’s surface; any of the five main divisions of this water
__________– made from; belonging to; about; connected to; included among
__________– away; at a distance; condition when something is no longer operating or continuing; not on; not connected
__________– a military campaign of attack; having to do with attacking
__________– to present or propose; the act of presenting or proposing; that which is presented or proposed
__________– a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointed
__________– a person in the military who commands others; any person who is a member of a police force
__________– a person with power in an organization; a representative of an organization or government; of or about an office; approved by the government or someone in power
__________– many times
__________– a thick liquid that does not mix with water and that burns easily; a black liquid taken from the ground and used as fuel
__________– not young or new; having lived or existed for many years
__________– above and held up by; touching the upper surface of (“The book is on the table.”); supported by (“He is on his feet.”); about (“The report on the meeting is ready.”); at the time of (“He left on Wednesday.”)
__________– one time only
__________– being the single one or ones; no more than (“We have only two dollars.”)
__________– to start (“They opened talks.”); not closed; not secret
__________– to do work or a job; to cut into the body for medical reasons
__________– a belief based on one’s own ideas and thinking
__________– to be against; to fight against
__________– different as possible; completely different from; exactly the other way (“North is the opposite direction from south.”)
__________– to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel force or power
__________– giving another of two choices; giving the last of several choices
__________– to travel in space around a planet or other object; the path or way an object travels in space around another object or planet
__________– to give a command; to tell someone what to do; a command; the correct or normal way things are organized; a peaceful situation in which people obey laws
__________– to put in order; to put together into a system
__________– different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or more “>(“That man is short; the other is tall.”)
__________– of or belonging to us
__________– to force to leave; to remove by force
__________– away from the inside; opposite of in
__________– above; covering; across, in or on every part of (“all over the world”)
__________– to remove from power; to defeat or end by force
__________– to pay or have to repay (usually money) in return for something received
__________– a hurt or suffering somewhere in the body
__________– to cover with a liquid color; to make a picture with liquid colors; a colored liquid used to cover or protect a surface
__________– a metal container used for cooking
__________– a thin, flat material made from plants or cloth often used for writing
__________– a device that permits a person or thing to fall slowly from an airplane or helicopter to the ground
__________– a group of people and vehicles moving together to celebrate a special event or anniversary
__________– to forgive for a crime and release from punishment
__________– a father or mother
__________– a government lawmaking group
__________– something less than the whole; not all of something
__________– a group of people working together for a political purpose; a group of people or friends gathered together for enjoyment
__________– to go by or move around something; to move along; to cause or permit to go
__________– a person travelling by airplane, train, boat or car who is not the pilot or driver
__________– a document permitting a person to travel to another country
__________– the time gone by; the time before; recent; immediately before; former
__________– a narrow way for walking; a way along which something moves
__________– a person being treated by a doctor for a health problem
__________– to give money for work done or for something bought
__________– the condition of freedom from war, fighting or noise; rest; quiet
__________– any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or nation (“the American people”)
__________– a part of every hundred (“Ten is ten percent of one hundred.”)
__________– complete or correct in every way; completely right or good; without mistakes
__________– to speak, dance or sing in front of others
__________– an amount of time within events, restrictions or conditions
__________– never changing; lasting for a very long time or for all time
__________– to let; to make possible
__________– a man, woman or child
__________– of the body
__________– the study of motion, matter and energy
__________– something that shows what another thing looks like; an idea or representation of something as seen by the eye; a painting; what is made with a camera
__________– a part of something larger
__________– a farm animal used for its meat
__________– one who guides or flies an airplane or helicopter
__________– a long, round piece of material used to move liquid or gas
__________– to put something somewhere; an area or a part of an area; space where a person or thing is; any room, building, town or country
__________– to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing something “>(“They plan to have a party.”); an organized or developed idea or method (“The plan will not work.”)
__________– a large object in space that orbits the sun (“Earth is a planet.”)
__________– to put into the ground to grow; a living growth from the ground which gets its food from air, water and earth
__________– a material made from chemicals that can be formed and made into things
__________– to have fun; to not work; to take part in a sport; to make music on an instrument; a story acted in a theater
__________– to make one happy; to give enjoyment
__________– all that is needed; a large enough amount
__________– to make secret plans; a secret plan to do something wrong or illegal
__________– words and their sounds organized in a special way to express emotions
__________–to aim one’s finger toward; to aim; the sharp end of something
__________– a substance that can destroy life or damage health
__________– a government agency responsible for guarding the public, keeping order, and making sure people obey the law; members of that agency
__________– an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or business
__________– the activities of government and of those who are in public office
__________– to release dangerous or unpleasant substances into the air, soil or water
__________– people with little or no money; lacking money or goods; of bad quality
__________– liked by many people; generally approved by the public
__________– all the people in a place, city or country
__________– a city where ships load or unload goods; a place on a coast where ships can be safe from a storm
__________– a place; the way of holding the body; the way a thing is set or placed; a job (or level of a job) in an organization
__________– to have; to own; to control or be controlled by
__________– able to be done; can happen or is expected to happen
__________– to delay action until a later time
__________– to flow; to cause to flow
__________– the condition of being poor
__________– the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling force; force or energy used to do work (“Water power turns the wheel.”)
__________– to say good things about; to approve
__________– to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spirit
__________– carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to give birth to a baby
__________– to offer for consideration (“We will present our idea to the committee.”); a gift (“I gave them a present for their anniversary.”); now (“The present time is a good time.”); to be at a place (“I was present at school yesterday.”)
__________–the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of an organization
__________– to urge strongly; newspapers, magazines and other publications
__________– the force produced when something is pushed down or against something else
__________– to keep or stop from going or happening
__________– the amount of money for which anything is bought, sold or offered for sale
__________– a place where a person is kept as punishment for a crime
__________– of or about a person or group that is secret; opposite public
__________– something offered or won in a competition; something of value that one must work hard for to get
__________– a good chance of taking place; a little more than possible
__________– a difficult question or situation with an unknown or unclear answer
__________– an operation or series of changes leading to a desired result
__________– to make; to create; to cause something to be; to manufacture
__________– a job that requires special training
__________– a teacher at a college or university
__________– money gained from a business activity after paying all costs of that activity
__________– a plan of action; the different events or parts of a meeting or show
__________– movement forward or toward improvement or a goal
__________– a planned effort to do something
__________– ideas or information used to influence opinions
__________– anything owned by someone such as land, buildings or goods
__________– to present or offer for consideration
__________– to guard; to defend; to prevent from being harmed or damaged
__________– to speak against; to object
__________– to show to be true
__________– to give something needed or wanted
__________– of or about all the people in a community or country; opposite private
__________– something that is published such as a book, newspaper or magazine
__________– to make public something that is written; to include something in a book, newspaper or magazine
__________– to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the force; opposite push
__________– to force a gas or liquid up, into or through
__________– to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegal
__________– to buy with money or with something of equal value; n. that which is bought
__________– free from anything that is different or that reduces value; clean
__________– the reason or desired effect for doing something; goal
__________– to use force to move something away from the person or thing using the force; opposite pull
__________– that which something is known to have or be (“An important quality of steel is its strength.”); amount of value or excellence (“Their goods are of the highest quality.”)
__________– to ask; to express wonder or disbelief; a sentence or word used in asking for information; a problem; an issue to be discussed
__________– fast
__________– with little or no noise; having little or no movement; calm
__________– to run; to take part in a competition to decide who or what can move fastest; to take part in a campaign for political office; one of the major groups that humans can be divided into because of a common physical similarity, such as skin color
__________– a device that uses radio signals to learn the position or speed of objects that may be too far away to be seen
__________– waves of energy from something that produces heat or light; energy from a nuclear substance, which can be dangerous
__________– the system of sending and receiving signals or sounds through the air without wires
__________– to make a sudden attack; a sudden attack carried out as an act of war, or for the purpose of seizing or stealing something
__________– road for trains; a company that operates such a road and its stations and equipment
__________– water falling from the sky
__________– to lift up; to move to a higher position; to cause to grow; to increase
__________– not common; not usual; not often
__________– speed; a measure of how quickly or how often something happens; the price of any thing or service that is bought or sold
__________– to put a hand toward; to arrive at; to come to
__________– to act as a result of or in answer to
__________– to look at and understand the meaning of written words or numbers
__________– the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explains
__________– ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing to compromise
__________– to act against a government or power, often with force; to refuse to obey; n. one who opposes or fights against the government of his or her country
__________– to get or accept something given, offered or sent
__________– a short time ago
__________– a temporary reduction in economic activity, when industries produce less and many workers lose their jobs
__________– to know or remember something or someone that was known, known about or seen before; to accept another nation as independent and establish diplomatic ties with its government
__________– to write something in order to have it for future use; to put sound or pictures in a form that can be kept and heard or seen again; a writing that shows proof or facts about something
__________– to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away (“The police recovered the stolen money.”); to return to normal health or normal conditions She is expected to recover from the operation.”)
__________– having the color like that of blood
__________– to make less or smaller in number, size or amount; to cut
__________– to make better by changing; to improve; a change to a better condition
__________– a person who has been forced to flee because of unjust treatment, danger or war
__________– to reject; to not accept, give or do something
__________– a feeling of sadness or sorrow about something that is done or that happens
__________– to refuse to accept, use or believe
__________– understandings or ties between nations; members of the same family; people connected by marriage or family ties
__________– to free; to permit to go; to permit to be known or made public
__________– a belief in, or the honoring of, a god or gods
__________– to stay in a place after others leave; to stay the same
__________– a dead body
__________– to think about the past; opposite forget
__________– to take away or take off; to put an end to; to take out of a position or office
__________– work done to fix something
__________– to say or do again
__________– to tell about; to give the results of a study or investigation; the story about an event; the results of a study or investigation; a statement in which the facts may not be confirmed
__________– to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as an example
__________– to control or to restrict freedoms by force
__________– to ask for; n. the act of asking for
__________– to need or demand as necessary
__________– to free from danger or evil
__________– a careful study to discover correct information
__________– to leave a position, job or office
__________– to oppose; to fight to prevent
__________– an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually reached by voting
__________– anything of value that can be used or sold
__________– having a duty or job to do (“He is responsible for preparing the report.”); being the cause of (“They were responsible for the accident.”)
__________– to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; that which remains; the others
__________– to keep controlled; to limit action by a person or group
__________– to limit; to prevent from increasing or becoming larger
__________– to happen from a cause; that which follows or is produced by a cause; effect
__________– to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health
__________– to go or come back; to bring, give, take or send back
__________– to protest violently; to fight for a change, especially of government
__________– a food grain
__________– having much money or goods; having plenty of something
__________– to sit on or in and be carried along; to travel by animal, wheeled vehicle, airplane or boat
__________– what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have (“It is their right to vote.”); agreeing with the facts; good; correct; opposite wrong; on the side that is toward the east when one is facing north; opposite left
__________– to act with many others in a violent way in a public place; n. a violent action by a large group of people
__________– to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standing
__________– the chance of loss, damage or injury
__________– a large amount of water that flows across land into another river, a lake or an ocean
__________– a long piece of hard ground built between two places so people can walk, drive or ride easily from one place to the other
__________– to take money or property secretly or by force; to steal
__________– a hard piece of mineral matter
__________– a device shaped like a tube that moves through air or space by burning gases and letting them escape from the back or bottom, sometimes used as a weapon
__________– to turn over and over; to move like a ball
__________– a separate area within a building with its own walls
__________– the part of a plant that is under the ground and takes nutrients from the soil
__________– a long, thick piece of material made from thinner pieces of material, used for tying
__________– not flat or smooth; having an uneven surface; violent; not made well
__________– having the shape of a ball or circle
__________– to move something over the surface of another thing
__________– a substance made from the liquid of trees with the same name, or a similar substance made from chemicals
__________– to damage severely; to destroy
__________– to govern or control; to decide; a statement or an order that says how something must be done
__________– to move quickly by steps faster than those used for walking
__________– to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation (“The rebels sabotaged the railroad.”)
__________– to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea, goal or another person
__________– not happy
__________– away from harm or danger
__________– to travel by boat or ship
__________– a person involved in sailing a boat or ship
__________– a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food
__________– not different; not changed; like another or others
__________– extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts
__________– a small object in space that moves around a larger object; an object placed in orbit around the earth
__________– to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded
__________– to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for future use
__________– to speak; to express in words
__________– a place for education; a place where people go to learn
__________– the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them
__________– a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean
__________– to look for carefully
__________– one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth’s position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); a period of time based on different weather conditions (“dry season”, “rainy season”); a period during the year when something usually happens (“baseball season”)
__________– a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there (“a seat in parliament”)
__________– the one that comes after the first
__________– something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; hidden from others; known only to a few
__________– freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place (“Security was increased in the city.”)
__________– to know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know
__________– the part of a plant from which new plants grow
__________– to search for (“They are seeking a cure for cancer.”); to try to get (“She is seeking election to public office.”); to plan to do (“Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.”)
__________– to appear to be (“She seems to be in good health.”)
__________– to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest
__________– all that which makes one person different from others
__________– to give something in exchange for money
__________– the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries, such as in the United States Congress
__________– to cause to go; to permit to go; to cause to be carried, taken or directed to or away from a place
__________– to come to know about by feeling, believing or understanding; any of the abilities to see, hear, taste, smell or feel
__________– to declare the punishment for a crime; the punishment for a crime
__________– to set or keep people, things or ideas away from or independent from others; not together or connected; different
__________– a number of similar things or events that follow one after another in time, position or order
__________– to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist or help
__________– an organization or system that provides something for the public (“Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes.”); a job that an organization or business can do for money; military organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony
__________– to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit
__________– to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a new place
__________– three or more, but not many
__________– not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage
__________– either the male or female group into which all people and animals are divided because of their actions in producing young; the physical activity by which humans and animals can produce young
__________– to move or cause to move in short, quick movements
__________– to give form to; the form of something, especially how it looks
__________– to give part of something to another or others; a part belonging to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the equal parts of ownership of a business or company
__________– having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain
__________– the girl or woman who is being spoken about
__________– a farm animal used for its meat and hair
__________– to fire artillery; a metal container that is fired from a large gun and explodes when it reaches its target; a hard outside cover
__________– to protect or give protection to; something that gives protection; a place of safety
__________– to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright
__________– to transport; a large boat
__________– to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear; something that greatly affects the mind or emotions; a powerful shake, as from an earthquake
__________– a covering for the foot
__________– to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun
__________– lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall
__________– used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility (“We should study.”), probability (“The talks should begin soon.”), or that something is believed to be a good idea (“Criminals should be punished.”)
__________– to speak very loudly
__________– to make something be seen; to make known; a play or story presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public
__________– to make or become less in size, weight or value
__________– suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health
__________– the condition of being in bad health
__________– the outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom; parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body
__________– to write one’s name; a mark or shape used to mean something; evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of material with writing that gives information
__________– to send a message by signs; an action or movement that sends a message
__________– to make quiet; to stop from speaking or making noise; a lack of noise or sound
__________– a valued white metal
__________– like something else but not exactly the same
__________– easy to understand or do; not difficult or complex
__________– from a time in the past until now (“I have known her since we went to school together.”)
__________– to make music sounds with the voice
__________– one only
__________– to go down into water or other liquid
__________– a female with the same father or mother as another person
__________– to rest on the lower part of the body without the support of the legs; to become seated
__________– the way things are during a period of time
__________– the space occupied by something; how long, wide or high something is
__________– all the bones of a human or other animal together in their normal positions
__________– the ability gained from training or experience
__________– the outer covering of humans and most animals
__________– the space above the earth
__________– a person owned or controlled by another
__________– to rest the body and mind with the eyes closed
__________– to move smoothly over a surface
__________– to reduce the speed of; not fast in moving, talking or other activities
__________– little in size or amount; few in number; not important; opposite large
__________– to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move with force
__________– to sense through the nose; something sensed by the nose (“the smell of food cooking”)
______– to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and breathing in the smoke; that which can be seen rising into the air like a cloud from something burning
______– having a level surface; opposite rough
______– soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold
______– in such a way that (“He held the flag so all could see it.”); also; too (“She left early, and so did we.”); very (“I am so sick.”); as a result (“They were sick, so they could not come.”); in order that; for the purpose of (“Come early so we can discuss the plans.”)
______– of or about people or a group
______– not hard; easily shaped; pleasing to touch; not loud
______– earth in which plants grow
______– a person in the army
______– having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas
______– to find an answer; to settle
______– of an amount or number or part not stated; not all
______– a person’s male child
______– not long after the present time; quickly
______– any group of people or things that are the same or are similar in some way; a kind of something
______– fast-moving waves of energy that affect the ear and result in hearing; that which is heard
______– the direction to the right of a person facing the rising sun
______– the area outside the earth’s atmosphere where the sun, moon, planets and stars are; the area between or inside things
______– to talk; to say words with the mouth; to express one’s thoughts to others and exchange ideas; to give a speech to a group
______– of a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or more important than others of the same kind
______– a talk given to a group of people
______– to make something go or move faster; the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done
______– to give as payment; to use (“He spends much time studying.”)
______– to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident
______– the part of a human that is not physical and is connected to thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain alive after death
______– to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts
______– any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill
______– to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known
______– the time of the year between winter and summer
______– to steal or get information secretly; one who watches others secretly; a person employed by a government to get secret information about another country
______– a flat shape having four equal sides
______– to cut or push into or through with a pointed weapon
______– to move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place
______– a mass of gas that usually appears as a small light in the sky at night, but is not a planet; a famous person, usually an actor or singer
______– to begin; to make something begin
______– to suffer or die from a lack of food
______– to say; to declare; a political part of a nation
______– a place of special work or purpose (“a police station”); a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts
______– a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal
______– to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time (“They stayed in New York for two years.”)
______– to take without permission or paying
______– the gas that comes from hot water
______– iron made harder and stronger by mixing it with other substances
______– to move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position; the act of stepping; one of a series of actions designed to reach a goal
______– to attach something to another thing using a substance that will hold them together; to become fixed in one position so that movement is difficult (“Something is making the door stick.”); a thin piece of wood
______– not moving (“The man was standing still.”); until the present or a stated time (“Was he still there?”); even so; although (“The job was difficult, but she still wanted to do it.”)
______– a small piece of rock
______– to prevent any more movement or action; to come or bring to an end
______– to keep or put away for future use; n. a place where people buy things
______– violent weather, including strong winds and rain or snow
______– the telling or writing of an event, either real or imagined
______– a heating device used for cooking
______– continuing in one direction without turns
______– unusual; not normal; not known
______– a road in a city, town or village
______– to extend for a distance; to pull on to make longer or wider
______– to hit with force; to stop work as a way to seek better conditions, more pay or to make other demands
______– having much power; not easily broken, damaged or destroyed
______– the way something is built, made or organized; a system that is formed or organized in a special way; a building
______–to try with much effort; to fight with; a great effort; a fight
______– to make an effort to gain knowledge by using the mind; to examine carefully
______– not able to learn much; not intelligent
______– the person or thing being discussed, studied or written about
______– an underwater ship
______– the material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas)
______– to put or use in place of another; a person or thing put or used in place of another
______– an attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government, usually secretly
______– to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result
______– of this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to
______– not expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or without preparation
______– to feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or sadness
______– a sweet substance made from liquids taken from plants
______– to offer or propose something to think about or consider
______– the warmest time of the year, between spring and autumn
______– the huge star in the sky that provides heat and light to earth
______– to direct and observe the work of others
______– to give; to provide; n. the amount of something that can be given or sold to others
______– to carry the weight of; to hold up or in position; to agree with others and help them reach a goal; to approve
______– to believe, think or imagine (“I suppose you are right.”); to expect (“It is supposed to rain tonight.”)
______– to put down or to keep down by force; to prevent information from being known publicly
______– very probable; with good reason to believe; true without question
______– the outer side or top of something (“The rocket landed on the surface of the moon.”)
______– an amount that is more than is needed; extra; (“That country has a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.”)
______– to cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected; something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected
______– to give control of oneself or one’s property to another or others; to stop fighting and admit defeat
______– to form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or something
______– to remain alive during or after a dangerous situation
______– to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal; a person believed to be guilty
______– to cause to stop for a period of time
______– to take into the stomach through the mouth
______– to put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office (“The chief justice will swear in the president.”)
______– tasting pleasant, like sugar
______– to move through water by making motions with the arms and legs
______– a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness
______– a method of organizing or doing something by following rules or a plan; a group of connected things or parts working together for a common purpose or goal
______– to put a hand or hands around something and hold it, often to move it to another place; to carry something ; to seize; to capture; to begin to be in control (“The president takes office tomorrow.”)
______– to express thoughts in spoken words; n. a meeting for discussion
______– higher than others; opposite short
______– a large container for holding liquids; a heavy military vehicle with guns
______– any person or object aimed at or fired at
______– to sense through the mouth (“The fruit tastes sweet.”)
______– the money a person or business must pay to the government so the government can provide services
______– a drink made from the plant of the same name
______– to show how to do something; to provide knowledge; to cause to understand
______– a group organized for some purpose, often for sports
______– to pull apart, often by force
______– the fluid that comes out of the eyes while crying
______– involving machines, processes and materials in industry, transportation and communications; of or about a very special kind of subject or thing (“You need technical knowledge to understand how this system works.”)
______– the use of scientific knowledge and methods to produce goods and services
______– a device or system for sending sounds, especially the voice, over distances
______– a device for making objects that are far away appear closer and larger
______– a device that receives electronic signals and makes them into pictures and sounds; the system of sending pictures and sounds by electronic signals over a distance so others can see and hear them on a receiver
______– to give information; to make known by speaking; to order; to command
______– the measurement of heat and cold
______– lasting only a short time
______– having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm
______– a limited period of time during which someone does a job or carries out a responsibility (“He served two terms in Congress.”); the conditions of an agreement that have been accepted by those involved in it
______– very bad; causing terror or fear
______– a large area of land
______– extreme fear; that which causes great fear
______– a person who carries out acts of extreme violence as a protest or a way to influence a government
______– to attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing (“The scientists will test the new engine soon.”); an attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing (“The test of the new engine takes place today.”); a group of questions or problems used to find out a person’s knowledge (“The students did well on the language test.”)
______– connecting word used to link things that may be similar, but are not equal (“My sister is taller than I am.”)
______– to say that one has a good feeling toward another because that person did something kind (“I want to thank you for helping me.”)
______– showing the person, place or thing being spoken about (“That man is a soldier.”); pro. the person, place or thing being spoken about (“The building that I saw was very large.”)
______– used in front of a name word to show that it is a person or thing that is known about or is being spoken about
______– a place where movies are shown or plays are performed
______– other people being spoken about
______– at that time; existing; and so
______– a possible explanation of why something exists or how something happens using experiments or ideas, but which is not yet proven (“Other scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs.”)
______– in that place or position; to or toward that place
______– of or about the people, places or things nearby that have been spoken about already
______– those ones being spoken about
______– having a large distance between two opposite surfaces (“The wall is two meters thick.”); having many parts close together (“The forest is very thick.”); almost solid, such as a liquid that does not flow easily; opposite thin
______– having a small distance between two opposite surfaces; not fat; not wide; opposite thick
______– any object
______– to produce thoughts; to form ideas in the mind; to consider; to believe
______– coming after two others
______– of or about the person, place or thing nearby that has been spoken about already
______– to warn that one will do harm or cause damage
______– in at one end and out at the other; from front to back; from top to bottom; with the help of; by
______– to cause to go through the air by a movement of the arm
______– to join or hold together with some material; anything that joins or unites; links or connections (“The two nations have strong trade ties.”)
______– that which is measured in minutes, hours, days and years; a period that can be identified in hours and minutes and is shown on a clock; a period when an event should or will take place
______– having less strength because of work or exercise; needing sleep or rest
______– showing the direction of an action; showing the person or place toward which an action is directed; showing a goal or purpose
______– this day
______– in one group; at the same time or place; in cooperation
______– the day after today
______– this night
______– also; as well as; more than is necessary
______– any instrument or device designed to help one do work
______– the upper edge or surface; the highest part; the cover of something
______– to cause severe pain; the act of causing severe pain in order to harm, to punish or to get information from
______– the complete amount
______– to put the hand or fingers on
______– in the direction of; leading to
______– a center where people live, larger than a village but not as large as a city
______– to buy and sell or exchange products or services; the activity of buying, selling or exchanging products or services
______– a ceremony, activity or belief that has existed for a long time
______– the movement of people, vehicles or ships along a street, road or waterway
______– extremely sad; terrible
______– to teach or learn how to do something; to prepare for an activity; n. an engine and the cars connected to it that move along a railroad
______– to move goods or people from one place to another
______– the act or business of moving goods or people
______– to catch or be caught by being tricked; to be unable to move or escape; a device used to catch animals
______– to go from one place to another, usually for a long distance
______– the act of fighting against one’s own country or of helping its enemies
______– a large collection of money, jewels or other things of great value
______– to deal with; to act toward in a special way; to try to cure
______– the act of treating; the use of medicine to try to cure or make better
treaty– a written agreement between two or more nations
tree– a very tall plant that is mostly wood, except for its leaves
trial– an examination in a court of a question or dispute to decide if a charge is true
tribe– a group of families ruled by a common chief or leader
trick– to cheat; to fool a person so as to get something or make him or her do something
trip– a movement from one place to another, usually a long distance
troops– a number of soldiers in a large controlled group
trouble– that which causes concern, fear, difficulty or problems
truce– a temporary halt in fighting agreed to by all sides involved
______– below; below the surface of; less than; as called for by a law, agreement or system (“The river flows under the bridge.” “Such action is not permitted under the law.”)
______– to know what is meant; to have knowledge of
______– to join together
______– all of space, including planets and stars
______– a place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations
______– except if it happens; on condition that (“I will not go, unless the rain stops.”)
______– up to a time; before
______– to, in or at a higher position or value
______– to advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do something
______– needing an immediate decision or action
______– the form of the word “we” used after a preposition (“He said he would write to us.”) or used as an object of a verb (“They saw us yesterday.”)
______– to employ for a purpose; to put into action
______– as is normal or common; as is most often done, seen or heard
_____– to move by putting one foot in front of the other
_____– the side of a room or building formed by wood, stone or other material; a structure sometimes used to separate areas of land
_____– to desire; to wish for; to need
_____– fighting between nations, or groups in a nation, using weapons
_____– almost hot; having or feeling some heat
_____– to tell of possible danger; to advise or inform about something bad that may happen
_____– to make clean, usually with water
_____– to spend or use without need or care; to make bad use of; a spending of money, time or effort with no value gained or returned; something thrown away as having no value; the liquid and solid substances that result from body processes and are passed out of the body
_____– to look at; to observe closely; to look and wait for
_____– the liquid that falls from the sky as rain or is found in lakes, rivers and oceans
_____– to move or cause to move one way and the other, as a flag in the wind; to signal by moving the hand one way and the other; a large mass of water that forms and moves on the surface of a lake or ocean
_____– a path on land or sea or in the air; how something is done; method
_____– two or more people, including the speaker or writer (“He and I will go together, and we will return together.”)
_____– having little power; easily broken, damaged or destroyed; opposite strong
_____– a large amount of possessions, money or other things of value
_____– anything used to cause injury or to kill during an attack, fight or war
_____– to have on the body, as clothes
_____– the condition of the atmosphere resulting from sun, wind, rain, heat or cold
_____– a period of time equal to seven days
_____– to measure how heavy someone or something is
_____– to express happiness or pleasure when someone arrives or something develops
_____– in a way that is good or pleasing; in good health; a hole in the ground where water, gas or oil can be found
_____–the direction in which the sun goes down
_____– covered with water or other liquid; not dry
_____– used to ask about something or to ask for information about something (“What is this?”); which or which kind (“He wants to know what you would like to drink.”)
_____– a grain used to make bread; the plant that produces the grain
_____– a round structure that turns around a center
_____– at what time; at any time (“When will she come home?”); during or at the time (“I studied hard when I was in school.”)
_____– at, to or in what place (“Where is his house?” “The house where he lives is in the old part of the city.”)
_____– used to ask about what one or what ones of a group of things or people (“Which program do you like best?” “Which students will take the test?”)
_____– a space of time (“Please come to my house for a while.”); at or during the same time (“It may not be a good idea to eat while you are running.”)
_____– having the color like that of milk or snow
_____– what or which person or persons that (“Who wants to go?”); the person or persons (“They are the ones who want to go.”)
_____– the complete amount; all together; not divided; not cut into pieces
_____– for what cause or reason (“Why did she do it?”); the reason for which (“I do not know why she did it.”)
_____– having a great distance from one side to the other; not limited
_____– a woman who is married
_____– living and growing in natural conditions and not organized or supervised by humans; angry; uncontrolled
_____– a word used with action words to show future action (“They will hold talks tomorrow.”)
_____– being ready or having a desire to (“They are willing to talk about the problem.”)
_____– to gain a victory; to defeat another or others in a competition, election or battle
_____– a strong movement of air
_____– an opening in a wall to let in light and air, usually filled with glass
_____– the coldest time of year, between autumn and spring
_____– a long, thin piece of metal used to hang objects or to carry electricity or electronic communications from one place to another
_____– having much knowledge and understanding; able to use knowledge and understanding to make good or correct decisions
_____– to want; to express a desire for
_____– along or by the side of; together; using (“He fixed it with a tool.”); having (“the house with the red door”)
_____– to take or move out, away or back; to remove
_____– with no; not having or using; free from; not doing
_____– an adult female human
_____– to ask oneself; to question (“She wonders if it is true.”); a feeling of surprise
_____– causing wonder; especially good
_____– the solid material of which trees are made
_____– one or more connected sounds that form a single part of a language
_____– to use physical or mental effort to make or do something; the effort used to make or to do something; that which needs effort; the job one does to earn money
_____– the earth; the people who live on the earth
_____– to be concerned; to continue thinking that something, possibly bad, can happen
_____– more bad than
_____– value measured in money
_____– to injure; to hurt; to cause physical damage to a person or animal; an injury to the body of a human or animal in which the skin is usually cut or broken
_____– to damage greatly; to destroy; anything that has been badly damaged or broken
_____– what remains of something severely damaged or destroyed
_____– to use an instrument to make words appear on a surface, such as paper
_____– not correct; bad; not legal; opposite right
_____– having the color like that of gold or the sun
_____– used to express agreement or to permit
_____– the day before today
_____– at some time before now (“Have they arrived yet?”); now; at this time (“I cannot tell you about it yet.”); however (“The sun was shining, yet it was cold.”)
mine– to dig useful or valuable substances out of the earth; a place in the earth where such substances are found; a bomb placed under the ground or under water so it cannot be seen
mineral– a substance found in nature that is not an animal or a plant, such as coal or salt
minister– a member of a cabinet; a high government official (“prime minister,”foreign minister”)
ocean– the area of salt water that covers almost seventy-five percent of the earth’s surface; any of the five main divisions of this water
of– made from; belonging to; about; connected to; included among
off– away; at a distance; condition when something is no longer operating or continuing; not on; not connected
offensive– a military campaign of attack; having to do with attacking
offer– to present or propose; the act of presenting or proposing; that which is presented or proposed
office– a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointed
officer– a person in the military who commands others; any person who is a member of a police force
official– a person with power in an organization; a representative of an organization or government; of or about an office; approved by the government or someone in power
oil– a thick liquid that does not mix with water and that burns easily; a black liquid taken from the ground and used as fuel
old– not young or new; having lived or existed for many years
on– above and held up by; touching the upper surface of (“The book is on the table.”); supported by (“He is on his feet.”); about (“The report on the meeting is ready.”); at the time of (“He left on Wednesday.”)
opposite– different as possible; completely different from; exactly the other way (“North is the opposite direction from south.”)
oppress– to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel force or power
or– giving another of two choices; giving the last of several choices
orbit– to travel in space around a planet or other object; the path or way an object travels in space around another object or planet
order– to give a command; to tell someone what to do; a command; the correct or normal way things are organized; a peaceful situation in which people obey laws
organize– to put in order; to put together into a system
other– different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or more “>(“That man is short; the other is tall.”)
picture– something that shows what another thing looks like; an idea or representation of something as seen by the eye; a painting; what is made with a camera
pilot– one who guides or flies an airplane or helicopter
pipe– a long, round piece of material used to move liquid or gas
place– to put something somewhere; an area or a part of an area; space where a person or thing is; any room, building, town or country
plan– to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing something “>(“They plan to have a party.”); an organized or developed idea or method (“The plan will not work.”)
planet– a large object in space that orbits the sun (“Earth is a planet.”)
plant– to put into the ground to grow; a living growth from the ground which gets its food from air, water and earth
plastic– a material made from chemicals that can be formed and made into things
play– to have fun; to not work; to take part in a sport; to make music on an instrument; a story acted in a theater
pray– to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spirit
pregnant–carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to give birth to a baby
present– to offer for consideration (“We will present our idea to the committee.”); a gift (“I gave them a present for their anniversary.”); now (“The present time is a good time.”); to be at a place (“I was present at school yesterday.”)
president–the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of an organization
press– to urge strongly; newspapers, magazines and other publications
pressure–the force produced when something is pushed down or against something else
quality– that which something is known to have or be (“An important quality of steel is its strength.”); amount of value or excellence (“Their goods are of the highest quality.”)
question– to ask; to express wonder or disbelief; a sentence or word used in asking for information; a problem; an issue to be discussed
race–to run; to take part in a competition to decide who or what can move fastest; to take part in a campaign for political office; one of the major groups that humans can be divided into because of a common physical similarity, such as skin color
radar– a device that uses radio signals to learn the position or speed of objects that may be too far away to be seen
radiation– waves of energy from something that produces heat or light; energy from a nuclear substance, which can be dangerous
radio– the system of sending and receiving signals or sounds through the air without wires
raid– to make a sudden attack; a sudden attack carried out as an act of war, or for the purpose of seizing or stealing something
railroad–road for trains; a company that operates such a road and its stations and equipment
reason– the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explains
reasonable– ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing to compromise
rebel– to act against a government or power, often with force; to refuse to obey; n. one who opposes or fights against the government of his or her country
receive– to get or accept something given, offered or sent
recession– a temporary reduction in economic activity, when industries produce less and many workers lose their jobs
recognize– to know or remember something or someone that was known, known about or seen before; to accept another nation as independent and establish diplomatic ties with its government
record– to write something in order to have it for future use; to put sound or pictures in a form that can be kept and heard or seen again; a writing that shows proof or facts about something
recover– to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away (“The police recovered the stolen money.”); to return to normal health or normal conditions She is expected to recover from the operation.”)
report– to tell about; to give the results of a study or investigation; the story about an event; the results of a study or investigation; a statement in which the facts may not be confirmed
represent– to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as an example
repress– to control or to restrict freedoms by force
resolution– an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually reached by voting
resource– anything of value that can be used or sold
responsible– having a duty or job to do (“He is responsible for preparing the report.”); being the cause of (“They were responsible for the accident.”)
rest– to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; that which remains; the others
restrain– to keep controlled; to limit action by a person or group
restrict– to limit; to prevent from increasing or becoming larger
result– to happen from a cause; that which follows or is produced by a cause; effect
retire– to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health
return– to go or come back; to bring, give, take or send back
revolt– to protest violently; to fight for a change, especially of government
rich– having much money or goods; having plenty of something
ride– to sit on or in and be carried along; to travel by animal, wheeled vehicle, airplane or boat
right– what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have (“It is their right to vote.”); agreeing with the facts; good; correct; opposite wrong; on the side that is toward the east when one is facing north; opposite left
riot– to act with many others in a violent way in a public place; n. a violent action by a large group of people
rise– to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standing
rocket– a device shaped like a tube that moves through air or space by burning gases and letting them escape from the back or bottom, sometimes used as a weapon
season– one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth’s position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); a period of time based on different weather conditions (“dry season”, “rainy season”); a period during the year when something usually happens (“baseball season”)
seat– a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there (“a seat in parliament”)
secret– something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; hidden from others; known only to a few
security– freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place (“Security was increased in the city.”)
see– to know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know
seed– the part of a plant from which new plants grow
seek(ing) – to search for (“They are seeking a cure for cancer.”); to try to get (“She is seeking election to public office.”); to plan to do (“Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.”)
seem– to appear to be (“She seems to be in good health.”)
seize– to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest
self– all that which makes one person different from others
serve– to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist or help
service– an organization or system that provides something for the public (“Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes.”); a job that an organization or business can do for money; military organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony
set– to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit
settle– to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a new place
severe– not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage
sex– either the male or female group into which all people and animals are divided because of their actions in producing young; the physical activity by which humans and animals can produce young
shake– to move or cause to move in short, quick movements
shape– to give form to; the form of something, especially how it looks
share– to give part of something to another or others; a part belonging to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the equal parts of ownership of a business or company
sharp– having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain
shoot– to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun
short– lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall
should– used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility (“We should study.”), probability (“The talks should begin soon.”), or that something is believed to be a good idea (“Criminals should be punished.”)
show– to make something be seen; to make known; a play or story presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public
shrink– to make or become less in size, weight or value
sick– suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health
side– the outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom; parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body
sign– to write one’s name; a mark or shape used to mean something; evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of material with writing that gives information
signal– to send a message by signs; an action or movement that sends a message
silence– to make quiet; to stop from speaking or making noise; a lack of noise or sound
slow– to reduce the speed of; not fast in moving, talking or other activities
small– little in size or amount; few in number; not important; opposite large
smash– to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move with force
smell– to sense through the nose; something sensed by the nose (“the smell of food cooking”)
smoke– to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and breathing in the smoke; that which can be seen rising into the air like a cloud from something burning
snow– soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold
so– in such a way that (“He held the flag so all could see it.”); also; too (“She left early, and so did we.”); very (“I am so sick.”); as a result (“They were sick, so they could not come.”); in order that; for the purpose of (“Come early so we can discuss the plans.”)
speed– to make something go or move faster; the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done
spend– to give as payment; to use (“He spends much time studying.”)
spill– to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident
spirit– the part of a human that is not physical and is connected to thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain alive after death
split– to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts
sport– any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill
spread– to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known
spring– the time of the year between winter and summer
spy– to steal or get information secretly; one who watches others secretly; a person employed by a government to get secret information about another country
state– to say; to declare; a political part of a nation
station– a place of special work or purpose (“a police station”); a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts
statue– a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal
stay– to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time (“They stayed in New York for two years.”)
steel– iron made harder and stronger by mixing it with other substances
step– to move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position; the act of stepping; one of a series of actions designed to reach a goal
stick– to attach something to another thing using a substance that will hold them together; to become fixed in one position so that movement is difficult (“Something is making the door stick.”); a thin piece of wood
still– not moving (“The man was standing still.”); until the present or a stated time (“Was he still there?”); even so; although (“The job was difficult, but she still wanted to do it.”)
swallow– to take into the stomach through the mouth
swear in– to put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office (“The chief justice will swear in the president.”)
swim– to move through water by making motions with the arms and legs
sympathy– a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness
system– a method of organizing or doing something by following rules or a plan; a group of connected things or parts working together for a common purpose or goal
take– to put a hand or hands around something and hold it, often to move it to another place; to carry something ; to seize; to capture; to begin to be in control (“The president takes office tomorrow.”)
talk– to express thoughts in spoken words; n. a meeting for discussion
tears– the fluid that comes out of the eyes while crying
technical– involving machines, processes and materials in industry, transportation and communications; of or about a very special kind of subject or thing (“You need technical knowledge to understand how this system works.”)
technology– the use of scientific knowledge and methods to produce goods and services
telephone– a device or system for sending sounds, especially the voice, over distances
telescope– a device for making objects that are far away appear closer and larger
television– a device that receives electronic signals and makes them into pictures and sounds; the system of sending pictures and sounds by electronic signals over a distance so others can see and hear them on a receiver
tell– to give information; to make known by speaking; to order; to command
tense– having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm
term– a limited period of time during which someone does a job or carries out a responsibility (“He served two terms in Congress.”); the conditions of an agreement that have been accepted by those involved in it
terror– extreme fear; that which causes great fear
terrorist– a person who carries out acts of extreme violence as a protest or a way to influence a government
test– to attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing (“The scientists will test the new engine soon.”); an attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing (“The test of the new engine takes place today.”); a group of questions or problems used to find out a person’s knowledge (“The students did well on the language test.”)
than– connecting word used to link things that may be similar, but are not equal (“My sister is taller than I am.”)
thank– to say that one has a good feeling toward another because that person did something kind (“I want to thank you for helping me.”)
that– showing the person, place or thing being spoken about (“That man is a soldier.”); pro. the person, place or thing being spoken about (“The building that I saw was very large.”)
the– used in front of a name word to show that it is a person or thing that is known about or is being spoken about
theater– a place where movies are shown or plays are performed
theory– a possible explanation of why something exists or how something happens using experiments or ideas, but which is not yet proven (“Other scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs.”)
there– in that place or position; to or toward that place
these– of or about the people, places or things nearby that have been spoken about already
thick– having a large distance between two opposite surfaces (“The wall is two meters thick.”); having many parts close together (“The forest is very thick.”); almost solid, such as a liquid that does not flow easily; opposite thin
thin– having a small distance between two opposite surfaces; not fat; not wide; opposite thick
this– of or about the person, place or thing nearby that has been spoken about already
threaten– to warn that one will do harm or cause damage
through– in at one end and out at the other; from front to back; from top to bottom; with the help of; by
throw– to cause to go through the air by a movement of the arm
tie– to join or hold together with some material; anything that joins or unites; links or connections (“The two nations have strong trade ties.”)
time– that which is measured in minutes, hours, days and years; a period that can be identified in hours and minutes and is shown on a clock; a period when an event should or will take place
tired– having less strength because of work or exercise; needing sleep or rest
to– showing the direction of an action; showing the person or place toward which an action is directed; showing a goal or purpose
under– below; below the surface of; less than; as called for by a law, agreement or system (“The river flows under the bridge.” “Such action is not permitted under the law.”)
understand– to know what is meant; to have knowledge of
waste– to spend or use without need or care; to make bad use of; a spending of money, time or effort with no value gained or returned; something thrown away as having no value; the liquid and solid substances that result from body processes and are passed out of the body
watch– to look at; to observe closely; to look and wait for
water– the liquid that falls from the sky as rain or is found in lakes, rivers and oceans
wave– to move or cause to move one way and the other, as a flag in the wind; to signal by moving the hand one way and the other; a large mass of water that forms and moves on the surface of a lake or ocean
way– a path on land or sea or in the air; how something is done; method
we– two or more people, including the speaker or writer (“He and I will go together, and we will return together.”)
weak– having little power; easily broken, damaged or destroyed; opposite strong
wealth– a large amount of possessions, money or other things of value
weapon– anything used to cause injury or to kill during an attack, fight or war
what– used to ask about something or to ask for information about something (“What is this?”); which or which kind (“He wants to know what you would like to drink.”)
wheat– a grain used to make bread; the plant that produces the grain
wheel– a round structure that turns around a center
when– at what time; at any time (“When will she come home?”); during or at the time (“I studied hard when I was in school.”)
where– at, to or in what place (“Where is his house?” “The house where he lives is in the old part of the city.”)
which– used to ask about what one or what ones of a group of things or people (“Which program do you like best?” “Which students will take the test?”)
while– a space of time (“Please come to my house for a while.”); at or during the same time (“It may not be a good idea to eat while you are running.”)
word– one or more connected sounds that form a single part of a language
work– to use physical or mental effort to make or do something; the effort used to make or to do something; that which needs effort; the job one does to earn money
world– the earth; the people who live on the earth
worry–to be concerned; to continue thinking that something, possibly bad, can happen
wound– to injure; to hurt; to cause physical damage to a person or animal; an injury to the body of a human or animal in which the skin is usually cut or broken
wreck– to damage greatly; to destroy; anything that has been badly damaged or broken
wreckage– what remains of something severely damaged or destroyed
write–to use an instrument to make words appear on a surface, such as paper
wrong– not correct; bad; not legal; opposite right
yet– at some time before now (“Have they arrived yet?”); now; at this time (“I cannot tell you about it yet.”); however (“The sun was shining, yet it was cold.”)
