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No. Word F. Definition Example
1 abhor v to hate, to abominate
2 abrupt(ly) n sudden(ly), in a sudden manner, not
prepared
3 abyss n a deep or infinite chasm or gorge
4 accomplished adj skilled, expert
5 ache n a dull pain
6 acquaint v be acquainted with somebody. to
know somebody you've met before
7 acquit v to free / clear somebody from a legal
charge, declare innocent
8 acronym n a word formed from the first letter of a
group of words
9 act upon v proceed in accordance with what
something / somebody says
10 adjacent n adjoining, juxtaposed, next
11 adorn v to decorate
12 adroit n displaying physical or mental skill /
ability
13 advocate v to defend by argument, to plead in
favor of
14 alibi n
somebody / something proving so
wasn't in the area when a crime
occurred
15 alleviate v make pain more bearable (tolerant)
16 allow for v to take something into consideration
17 allowance n amount of money given regularly for a
special reason
18 aloof adj distant in interest or feeling; reserved
19 altercation n confrontation, vehement quarrel
20 amateur n,
adj
one who engages an art, science or
sport for enjoyment
21 amend v
to rectify something, to make
something greater, more intense,
better
22 ammunition n projectiles, explosives
23 answer for v to be held responsible for something
24 appall v to dismay, to overcome with horror
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25 apparel n clothing, outwear, garments
26 apprenticeship n period of time in which you are an
apprentice
27 array n splendid attire, clothes
28 articulate v expressing oneself clearly and
effectively
29 as for adv with regard to, with respect to,
concerning
30 ascent v to climb, the act of mounting upward
31 ascribe v to credit or attribute to a cause or
source
32 aspiration n a strong desire to have or do
something
33 assailant n somebody who attacks others
violently; physically or verbally
34 assemble v to put all parts of something together
35 assumption n supposition, presupposition
36 astonish v to amaze somebody to a great degree
37 astray adj of the right way into error / away from
the right way
38 attire n dress, clothes
39 auction n
public meeting to sell land, buildings,
etc, to people who offer the most
money for them
40 austere adj stern, severe, strict, unadorned, grim
41 avail v to be of use, advantage, profit, help
42 avert v to prevent something unpleasant from
happening
43 aware v to realize something exists
44 awry adj wrong, askew
45 back down v to retreat from a position
46 back out v to fail to keep a promise or one's word
47 back up v to move backwards, to give support
48 ball up v to confuse
49 ballad n a slow romantic song
50 ban v to forbid something from being used or
done, usually by law
51 bandit n an outlaw, a brigand, a robber, a
highwayman
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52 banish v to exile, to expel from a country
53 bargain v to buy something cheaply or for less
than its usual price
54 barge n a large, flat bottomed freight boat used
on island waters
55 barge in v to enter without invitation or
permission
56 bark v speak sharply, sound made by dogs
57 barren adj sterile
58 bawl out v to reprimand, to scold
59 be about to v to be at the moment of doing
something
60 be better off v to be in a more favorable condition or
situation
61 be bound to v to be certain, to be sure to
62 be cut of for v to have the necessary skills or talent
for something
63 be in charge of v to manage, to have the responsibility
for something
64 be in for v to be about to encounter something
unpleasant / find somebody by chance
65 be out to v to be at the moment of doing
something
66 be up to v to be busy with something mischievous
67 bear v keep in mind a fact / piece of
information that could be useful
68 bear down v to put pressure on, to be severe with
69 bear in mind v remember, keep in one's memory.
70 bear on v to relate to, to have something to do
with
71 bear out v to confirm
72 bear up v to resist, to endure
73 beat up v to attack or assault bodily
74 beguile v to delight
75 bend over v bow
76 bequeath v to leave by will, to hand something
down by will
77 bewilder v to confuse or puzzle somebody
completely
78 bid for n an offer to pay a price for something
(at an auction)
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79 birch n a tree with smooth bark (outer
covering) and thin branches
80 bleach v to make something white or lighter in
color
81 blunder v to make a stupid mistake
82 blunt adj not sharp, dull
83 bold adj daring, courageous, liking risks
84 boo v to express dissatisfaction at a speaker
or performer
85 book v to arrange with a hotel / restaurant to
go there in the future
86 bough n a large branch
87 bounce v to hit a hard surface
88 bound n a place is out of bounds when you
aren’t allowed to go
89 braids n three or more interwoven strands
90 brass n a hard yellow metal
91 brazen adj shameless
92 breach n the act of breaking, a rupture
93 breakthrough n discovery, achievement
94 bring about v to cause to happen
95 bring out v reveal
96 bring up v to raise from childhood, to mention a
topic
97 brink n an edge at the top of a steep place
98 bruise n a purple mark on your skin because
you’ve fallen, been hit
99 brush up on v to review something to refresh one’s
memory
100 buoyant v being able to float
101 burst out v to act suddenly
102 bush n wild country not been cleared
103 by and by adv in a short time, soon
104 call it a day v to stop working for the rest of the day
105 call off v to cancel
106 carcass n the dead body of an animal
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107 carry out v to accomplish, to put something into
practice
108 casing n an outer layer of metal, rubber
covering, protecting something
109 catch up with v reach the same stage as somebody
110 catchy adj easy to remember, that attracts
interest
111
cater for
somebody /
something
v to provide a group of people with what
they need
112 cavity n empty space, hole
113 charge for v to ask an amount of money as a price
114 chat n an informal talk, conversation
115 check in n a place where you report your arrival,
at an airport or a hotel
116 check up on v investigate someone’s background
117 cheer up v to become or make somebody happy
118 cherish v treat with affection, appreciate
119 chide v to reprimand, to reproach
120 chilly adj cold enough to make you feel
uncomfortable
121 choke v
to prevent somebody from breathing
because of a clocked throat, or
because there is not enough air
122 chore n a boring job you have to do regularly,
housework
123 chuckle v to laugh softly in a low tone
124 cider n juice pressed from fruit
125 clip v to cut small amounts of something in
order to make it tidier
126 cloak v to deliberately hide facts so people
don’t see or understand
127 clothe v to put clothes on your body
128 clumsy adj poorly coordinate physically
129 cluster n, v group, bunch // collect, gather
together
130 collapse v disintegrate, break down
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131 come round to v change your opinion so you agree with
somebody
132 come up with v find or produce an answer
133 commend v to commit to one’s care, recommend,
praise
134 commotion n great noise or excitement
135 competence n capable, qualified
136 compile v to collect and reorganize material from
different sources
137 complicated v to become intricate, difficult or
involved
138 comply with v act in accordance with a command,
rule, to obey
139 conceal v to hide
140 conceivable adj doable, possible, practicable, workable
141 concrete n cement, sand, small stones and water
142 console v to comfort
143 conspicuous adj attracting attention, outstanding
144 consume v eat or drink, ingest
145 contingent adj relative, conditional
146 counterfeit adj make to look exactly like something
else, fake
147 crave for v to desire something greatly (pregnant
women have cravings)
148 creep into /
over / around v
move quietly; avoid attracting
attention
149 crew n all the people working on a ship, plane,
etc
150 crimson adj a deep vivid red
151 cripple adj partially disabled or unable to use
limb(s)
152 crisp n refreshing
153 crumble v to break into small fragments, to
disintegrate
154 cryptic adj mysterious, ambiguous
155 customary adj something normal because it is the
way it is usually done
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156 customize v to change something to make it more
suitable / special for you
157 cut and dried adj predictable, boring
158 cut down on v reduce in size and amount
159 dangle v hang, swing loosely
160 decoy n person / thing used to trick somebody
into danger
161 decree n edict, proclamation
162 defective adj illogical, inaccurate, having a defect
163 defer v postpone, put off
164 defy v repudiate, recoil from
165 delusion n false conviction
166 demeanor n conduct, manner, way one behaves
167 demur v raise objections, protest
168 den n a room in somebody’s house where
they can relax
169 density n number of things / people in a place in
relation to its area
170 deny v contradict, negate, opposite to affirm
171 deprive v to take something away, to deny
someone something
172 desolate adj deserted, abandoned, lonely
173 despite adv in spite of, regardless of
174 detach v to disconnect, remove
175 detain v to hold in or as in custody
176 detour n an unusual way of going from one
place to another
177 devour v to eat up greedily, ravenously
178 dim adj hazy, obscure, blurry
179 dip n a quick bathe
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180 disabled n someone who cannot use a part of
their body properly
181 disarrange v to make something untidy
182 disarray n confusion, chaos
183 discard v to throw away, to get rid of something
unwanted
184 disclose v expose to view, reveal, make known
185 disfigure v to spoil the appearance of something
186 dismiss v to direct or allow to leave, to discharge
from service
187 dispatch v relegate to a destination, send on
specific business
188 disperse v to scatter
189 disposal,
dispose of n
the act of getting rid of something hard
to get rid of
190 distinguish v
to be aware of a difference between
two or more people, to perceive as
being different or distinct
191 divert v turn from a particular course or route
192 divulge v reveal
193 dodge v to move aside suddenly, to avoid or
evade by doing
194 downgrade v lower the status or salary of someone
195 download v discharge, unload, unpack
196 downplay v minimize significance, depreciate,
diminish
197 downsize v reduce size
198 drag v to pull something along the ground
because it’s too heavy to carry
199 drain v to make liquid flow away from
something
200 dread v to be very afraid
201 drench adj filled or covered with water or other
liquids
202 dress up v to wear formal clothes
203 drip v to produce small drops of liquid
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204 drought n period of dry weather when there is
not rain
205 drown v to die or kill a person or animal by
immersion in water
206 drowsy adj sleepy
207 dumb adj mute, speechless
208 dwell v to reside, to live as a resident
209 dwindle v grow short, become gradually smaller,
shorter
210 eccentric adj strange, irregular, out of the ordinary,
capricious
211 eligible adj qualified to be chosen
212 embers n remains of a fire, ashes of pieces of
coal
213 enchant v to please, to delight, bewitch
214 end up with v finish doing something, having
something
215 endow v to provide with a source of income
216 enhance v to change for the better, improve
217 enlist v enroll for service, register
218 enmity n hostility, hatred
219 escort v to go with someone to protect or guard
them
220 estate n large area of land in the country, one
large house / one owner
221 eventually adv in the end
222 evict v expel/put out a tenant by legal process
223 evolve v to develop gradually, by evolution
224 excel v surpass, outdo, be very good at
something
225 excerpt n a short piece taken from a book, piece
of music, etc
226 extract v to draw out, pull out, withdraw, select
227 extraneous adj irrelevant, unnecessary
228 face up to v to accept a deal with an unpleasant
fact/problem
229 fade v to gradually disappear
230 fake v counterfeit, imitate convincingly
231 falsehoods n fraud, lies
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232 famine n an acute and general scarcity of food
233 feat n remarkable achievement involving
courage / skill / strength
234 features n parts of something that distinguish it
235 fee n amount of money you pay to a
professional for their work
236 feeble adj weak, lacking physical or mental
strength or health
237 feel like v to have the desire to do/eat something
238 fickle adj inconstant, not firm in disposition or
character
239 first rate adj superb
240 flatter v to be pleased because someone shows
you admiration
241 flaw n crack, fault
242 flee v (pt, pp: fled) run away from danger
243 flicker v to burn or shine in a weak unsteady
way
244 fling v
(pt, pp: flung) to throw something
violently or angrily; to put or push
somebody / something somewhere
quickly or roughly and forcefully
245 flip v
to turn over or make something turn
over onto its side or back with a
sudden sharp movement
246 flirt (with
somebody) v
to behave towards somebody as if one
finds them physically attractive, but
without any serious intention of having
a relationship
247 flounder v to proceed clumsily
248 flow v to move in a stream
249 fold v to bend paper or cloth so one part
covers the other
250 footnote n note at the bottom of the page in a
book
251 footpath n a narrow path for people to walk along,
trail
252 footstep n the sound made when someone walks
a single step
253 for good adj terminated permanently
254 forage n food for animals
255 foreman n spokesperson of a jury / a workman in
charge
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256 former adj happening or existing before, but not
now
257 fragrance n sweet, agreeable smell
258 freckle n a harmless small brownish patch on
somebody’s skin
259 frolic v to play with pranks
260 frosty adj extremely cold
261 futile adj useless, vain
262 gale n strong wind
263 gaping n deep and wide open
264 gauze n dressing made of loosely woven cotton
265 gaze (at) v to look steadily at somebody or
something, in surprise or admiration
266 genial adj cheerful and friendly
267 get across v to cause to understand
268 get ahead in v to make progress, to succeed
269 get along v to have a friendly relationship with
270 get around v to avoid, to eliminate
271 get away v to escape
272 get away with v
to do something wrong without being
punished / to escape punishment or
detention
273 get by v to manage to survive financially
274 get cold feet v to be afraid of doing something
275 get down to v to become serious about
276 get even with v to take revenge
277 get in v to enter or board a car
278 get off v
to descend from a train, a plane, a bus
/ to send, to mail / to escape injury
in an accident / to leave work with
permission / to nearly escape usual
punishment
279 get on v to board a bus, a train / to grow old,
to age / to mount / to get dressed
280 get on one’s
nerves v to irritate, to exasperate
281 get on with v to resume what you were doing,
continue
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282 get out of v free oneself from obligation, avoid
doing something
283 get over v get across, recover from an unpleasant
experience
284 get over v to overcome something, to recover
from
285 get through v to make one’s way in a crowd
286 gills n respiratory organ of most aquatic
animals
287 gist n the essential point of meaning of
something
288 give away v reveal a secret, to betray so / to give
a present
289 give back v to return
290 give by v to employ, to make use of
291 give into v to surrender, to cede
292 give of v to emit
293 give out v to broadcast, to divulge. to become
exhausted
294 give up v to renounce, to abandon, to fail to
finish
295 glance at n a quick look
296 glaring adj bright, evident
297 glide v to move smoothly / quietly as if no
effort was being made
298 glimpse n an incomplete short sight of someone /
something
299 gloomy adj sad
300 go back on v to fail to keep a promise
301 go in for v to take part in, be interested in,
participate in, engage in
302 go off v to explode, to leave, to terminate
303 go on v to continue
304 go over v to repeat, to examine, to be successful
305 go through v to suffer, to experiment hardship
306 go through
with v to complete, to finish, to continue
307 go upon v to use as a basis
308 goblet n a drinking vessel
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309 gorge n canyon, gap, valley
310 gossip n rumor, report of an intimate nature
311 gourmet n producing or connected with good food
and drink
312 grab v to take something roughly and quickly
313
grant
somebody /
something
v give someone something they have
asked for. permission
314 groan v to make a long deep sound because
you are in pain, upset
315 grope v to search blindly, uncertainty
316 gulp v to swallow something quickly
317 hack v to cut something into pieces roughly or
violently
318 hand in v to submit, to deliver something due
319 hand out v to distribute
320 handy adj convenient, useful
321 hang around v to remain idly
322 hang back v to hesitate
323 hang onto v to cling to, to remain attached
324 hang together v to associate, to join
325 hang up v to replace a telephone receiver on its
hook
326 haughty adj proud and scornful, showing disdain
327 haul v to pull, to drag
328 have a go v to have an occasion to try to do
something
329 have an ear for v an ability to recognize / appreciate
sounds
330 hazard n something that offers danger
331 hazy n obscure, not clear
332 head off v to intercept
333 headline n title of a newspaper report, printed in
large letters
334 heal n a wound / broken bone that grows
back together or healthily
335 hear from v to learn about
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336 hijack v to use violence or threats to take
control of a plane, etc
337 hinge n a joint device
338 hit on/upon v to come upon something by chance
339 hoax n cheat, trick people into believing
something
340 hoist v to raise, lift, or pull up something using
ropes
341 hold a grudge v to feel rancor at so
342 hold off v to postpone, to abstain
343 hold out v to resist, to persist
344 hold out for v to continue a dispute or struggle for
345 hold up v to delay, to last, to rob, to survive
346 homey adj pleasant, like home
347 host v to provide the place / what is needed
for an organized event
348 hover v to remain floating, fluttering suspended
in the air
349 humane adj marked by compassion, sympathy,
consideration
350 hurl v to throw with violence, to drive with
great force
351 husks n thin outer covering of a seed or fruit
352 husky adj strongly built, having or characterized
by a rough voice
353 identical adj the same, with no difference
354 idle adj lazy, not busy
355 ill at ease adj uncomfortable, worried in a situation
356 illegible adj unreadable, not decipherable,
incomprehensible
357 imminent adj about to occur, impending
358 in the long run adv eventually
359 inaudible adj soundless
360 indelible adj impossible to remove / erase / wash
away
361 indigenous adj native, aboriginal
362 indignant adj shocked or angry
362 inedible adj unfit to be eaten
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363 ineligible adj disqualified by law to be elected
364 infantry n foot soldiers collectively
365 inflate v to fill something with air
366 influx n coming in
367 inmate n resident of prison
368 input n information, contribution
369 inquest n investigation
370 interpret v to explain the meaning of, to make
understandable
371 jeopardy n danger of being lost at risk, jeopardize
372 join in with v participate in
373 jostle v to push and shove
374 juggle v to keep three or more objects moving
through the air
375 jurisdiction n power / right / authority to interpret,
apply the law
376 keep out of v avoid, stay outside of something
377 keep up with v advance at the same pace as others
378 kin n an individual’s relatives
379 knock
something off v
to be asked to stop doing something =
cut it off
380 lack v not having, missing something
381 lag(ged) v to go too slowly
382 lament v to express sorrow for, to mourn loud
383 lapse n a period of time, interval, temporary
384 latch adj lock
385 lay(laid-laid) v to put something / somebody in a
certain position
386 lecture n a talk giving information about a
subject to an audience or class
387 leotard n tight-fitting piece of clothing/for
exercise/dance
388 let off the hook v to liberate, to let go free
389 lie (lay-lain) v to put oneself in flat, resting position
390 lie (lied) v to say something we know is not true
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391 limb n arm or leg, a large branch of a tree
392 limp v to walk slowly and with difficulty
because one leg is hurt
393 live up to v achieve what is expected of oneself
394 lofty adj very high or tall
395 log v to make an official record of events,
facts
396 lonesome adj unhappy, not having friends. place
away from others
397 look back on v think about the past
398 look down on v feel superior to
399 look forward to v anticipate with pleasure
400 look up to v admire, regard with respect
401 loyalty n faithfulness, fidelity
402 lull n a short period of quietness
403 lure n something used to attract animals so
the can be caught
404 make a stride v to make progress
405 make out v to understand
406 make out with v to progress
407 make up v to invent, to create
408 make up for v compensate for
409 melt n something solid becomes liquid by the
action of heat
410 mend v to repair a tear or hole in a piece of
clothing
411 mild n weather not too cold or wet/pleasantly
warm
412 mischief adj behavior intended to cause trouble,
prank, trick
413 mist n thin gray cloud of water droplets
condensed in the air
414 mock-up n full-size model of something to be
made / built
415 moist adj slightly wet or damp
416 mouth-
watering adj
food that looks or smells extremely
good
417 mow v to cut grass using a machine with
special blades
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418 muffin n a small round cake for one person
419 mute adj unable to speak, silent
420 myriad adj innumerable, vast number
421 nag n insult, complain to somebody in an
irritating way
422 nameless adj having no name, not known by name
423 nap n a brief sleep
424 nasty adj disagreeable, unpleasant, causing
discomfort
425 neglect v to not look after somebody or
something properly
426 nursery n an infant’s bedroom
427 odds n chance in favor of something
428 offensive n attack, causing resentful displeasure
429 offspring n progeny , children / young of a
particular parent
430 on edge adj nervous, irritable, anxious
431 on show v to be shown to the public
432 ore n rock / earth from which metal can be
obtained
433 outcome n a consequence, result
434 outfit n the gear / clothes or equipment for a
special purpose
435 outlay n an amount expended
436 outlet n an organization through which
products are sold
437 outlook n your general attitude to life and the
world
438 outrage n something that strongly offends
feelings; malicious
439 outreach adj being transcendent
440 outskirts n the surrounding area of a town, city
441 outspoken adj expressing opinions even if not popular
to do so
442 overdue adj something that should have happened
/ been done time ago
443 overexposed adj exposed for too long, too exposed
444 overwhelm v flow over the top / use superior
strength of force
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445 pace n the speed at which you walk or run
446 packet n small container made of paper with
things in it
447 paralegal adj legal executive
448 parcel n object wrapped in paper to be sent by
449 partition n barrier, division, separation, wall
450 pass over v (passive) if you pass someone over for
a job
451 paw n the foot of an animal that had claws
452 pebble n a small stone
453 peril n great danger of being harmed or killed
454 perilous adj dangerous, risky, hazardous
455 perish v die, be destroyed untimely, spoil,
deteriorate
456 peruse v to examine by reading, to scrutinize
457 pew n one of long seats in a church
458 pickpocket n someone who steals things from
people’s pockets
459 pierce v to make a hole, to perforate
460 pinch v to squeeze between the thumb and
forefingers
461 plaudits n expression of approval
462 plead v to ask for something you want very
much emotionally
463 pleat v to make a lot of flat narrow folds in a
piece of cloth
464 pledge n firm promise / agreement made
publicly or officially
465 plough n tool for breaking up, turning over,
cutting soil
466 plump adj chubby, fat
467 point out v to indicate
468 pond n a small body of water
469 ponder n to consider carefully
470 pose v raise a question, as for a portrait /
picture
471 potable adj not poisonous
472 potent adj powerful, having authority or influence
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473 pour v to rain heavily without stopping
474 precedent adj going before time, antecedent, that
precedes
475 precipitate v cause to happen quickly or abruptly, to
accelerate
476 presumption n pomposity, pretension
477 prevalent adj widely accepted, widespread
478 prick n punch, puncture, perforate
479 profess v to lay claim to, pretend to, affirm,
declare openly
480 promote v raise to a higher position
481 prompt adj being ready and quick to act, punctual
482 prone adj susceptible, likely to be affected
483 prostrate adj stretched out with face on the ground,
flat
484 pull together v collaborate
485 pursue v keep doing/trying to achieve
something over and over
486 put across v to communicate effectively
487 put away v to put something in the place where it
is usually kept
488 put down v criticize so, front/pay part of
something, to write
489 put off v to postpone, to delay
490 put out v to extinguish a fire
491 put through v connect someone to someone else on
the phone
492 put up with v tolerate
493 quaint adj charming, attractive in an old
fashioned way
494 query n question asked to get information
495 quibble v find fault, object
496 rare adj not found or seen very often, scarce;
not cooked
497 rate n the speed at which something happens
over a period of time
498 ratio n proportion
499 rattle v to make a series of clattering, knocking
sounds
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500 rattled adj used, angry
501 rebate n amount of money paid back to you if
you´ve paid too much tax, rent, etc
502 reckless adj worthless, lack of thought about
danger
503 reclaim v to officially ask for something to be
given back to you
504 recollect v to be able to remember something
505 reliable adj dependable, to be trustworthy
506 remnant n vestige of something
507 repeal v abolish, revoke formally and officially
508 resent v to feel / show displeasure or
indignation at
509 restriction n limiting / controlling freedom of
somebody / something
510 resumption n act of beginning again
511 revert to v to go back to a state
512 revive v to come/bring somebody back to life
513 rid / get rid of v throw away something your don’t want
or use
514 rip v to cut, to tear apart
515 ripples n undulations
516 rivulet n a small stream of water
517 rotten adj affected by rot or decay / unpleasant,
unfortunate
518 rove v to wander over / through, ramble,
roam
519 rubble n a mass of stone or bricks from a
destroyed building
520 ruffles n strips of pleated fabric used for
decoration
521 run across v to encounter, find by chance
522 run out of v have none left
523
run up against
somebody /
something
v to deal with unexpected problems
524 sag(ged) adj flabby, droop hanging downward
525 sage adj judicious, prudent, wise
526 sample n a part of something examined to find
out something about the whole
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527 saucer n a small shallow dish for holding a cup
528 savor v to enjoy with appreciation
529 scald v to burn with boiling liquid
530 scan v to read fast to find some information,
fast movement
531 scanty adj small, barely sufficient
532 scatter v disperse, break up
533 scent n a pleasant smell that something has
534 scoff at v mock, jeer, scorn, disdain
535 scope for n the opportunity to do or develop
something
536 scorch v to burn slightly
537 scratch n a cut on a surface
538 scruple n point of conscience / honor
539 scurrilous adj vulgar
540 secluded adj Private / quiet place a long way from
others, private
541 see off v say good bye
542 semblance n outward, appearance, likeness, image
543 send away for v write to ask for
544 sentry n a sentinel
545 sequel n book/film/play that continues a story
546 serene adj quiet, calm, tranquil, peaceful
547 set aside v to separate and reserve something,
specially money, for a special purpose
548 sham n fraud, charade
549 shatter v to break up into pieces, spread, scatter
550 shift n a change in the way people think about
something
551 shimmer v to shine softly with a wavering,
flickering light
552 shiver n tremor, shudder caused by fear, cold
or illness
553 show off v to display, to behave ostentatiously
554 show up v to come, to arrive
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555 shrewd adj clever, possessing intelligence
556 shriek v cry loudly
557 shrivel v to become less intense
558 shrug v to raise one’s shoulders in indifference
559 shun v to avoid somebody / something
intentionally
560 side step v to step aside, evade
561 signs n that by which anything is shown,
something that indicates a fact
562 site n the place where a structure was or is
563 sketch n a simple rough drawing
564 slender adj long and thin
565 slice v to cut meat, etc, into thin flat pieces
566 slide v to move smoothly over a surface while
touching it
567 slip n, v a small mistake / to lose stability
568 slippers n light low shoes
569 smash v
to break (something) into pieces
suddenly, noisily, and violently .to
shatter
570 smear v to overspread with something sticky,
oily
571 soar v ascend suddenly above the usual level,
fly / glide high
572 spark off v to be the cause of trouble or violence
573 spill n liquids that flow over the edge or a
container
574 stack v to pile up large quantify of something
575 stage n raised floor in a theater or which plays
are performed
576 stale adj old and not fresh
577 stammer n speech problems with a lot of
pauses/repeat sounds
578 stare at v to gaze fixedly and intently
579 startle v to surprise provoking so to jump in
fright
580 step down v to leave a top position, to resign
581 step on v to treat severely with discipline
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582 stick to v adhere to, obey
583 stir up v to cause anger, to create trouble
584 stoical adj unaffected by pleasure or pain,
impassive
585 story n a narration of an event, an anecdote,
fable
586 strait n a narrow body of water that joins other
two but larger
587 stray v to deviate from a straight, proper
course
588 strew v to disseminate
589 stride across,
into, down v to walk quickly with long steps
590 strike v realize something is important,
surprising, bad
591 strive v to try very hard
592 stroll along,
across, around v to walk somewhere in a relaxed way
593 stumble v to walk unsteadily, as if intoxicated
594 stun v surprise / upset someone so they don’t
react immediately
595 stunt n an unusual, spectacular feat
596 sturdy adj strong, well-made, not easily broken
597 subdue v to conquer and subjugate, to bring
under control
598 submit v to obey someone when you have no
choice about it
599 subside v decline, descend
600 subsidize v pay part of the cost of something so
the buyer pays less
601 sullen adj angry, gloomy
602 summit n an important, official meeting
603 summon v order someone to come to a meeting,
a court of law
604 suspend v to cause to stop temporarily
605 swallow v make food / drink go down your throat
606 swamp adj soft, wet, land
607 sway v move from one side to the other, to
influence someone
608 swell v become larger than normal because of
illness or injury
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609 swerve v to turn aside from a straight line or
course
610 sword n a hand held weapon with a long, sharp
blade
611 take a shine to v to come to like spontaneously
612 take after v resemble s in appearance / character,
to look like
613 take down v to write down, to put down
614 take for v to consider somebody as something
615 take hold off v to grasp, to grip with hands
616 take in v to understand
617 take over v assume the control or management of
something
618 take something
for granted v
to consider something as true, real; to
anticipate correctly
619 take up v deal with/to enter a profession,
business, sport
620 taken aback adj surprised, disconcerted, startled
621 tangible adj real, concrete, possible
622 tap v to strike lightly
623 tear n, v a hole in a piece of cloth, paper / to
break something
624 tease v to torment, to disturb, to irritate
625 teeter v to walk / move unsteadily, to be in bad
position
626 think over v to consider carefully before deciding
627 thrifty adj sparing, using economy and good
management
628 timely adj opportune, well timed
629 tiny adj extremely small
630 toll n tax paid for the use of a road / bridge /
sound of a bell
631 toll-free n telephone number and don’t pay for
the call
632 torrent n flood, a rushing stream
633 tow v to pull a vehicle along using a
rope/chain
634 trail n a rough path across open country or
forest
635 trait n a distinguished quality, characteristic
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636 transition n period of change
637 transmit v to send or cause to go from one person
or place to another, to transfer
638 treacherous adj dangerous, having a false appearance
of safety
639 trivial adj lacking importance, significance, or
value
640 trying n something that strains one’s powers of
endurance, something annoying
641 tuition n teaching in small groups / money paid
for lessons
642 tumble v to fall suddenly
643 turn off v to leave
644 twig n a small branch
645 twine n strong string
646 ultimate adj better / bigger / worse than other
objects the same kind
647 undertake v to take upon oneself as a task, duty
648 uneasily adv anxiously, restlessly
649 upend v turn over, knock over
650 upgrade v move up to a higher grade, promote
651 uplift v exalt
652 upset v to disturb / disorder the functions /
course of something
653 upstage v surpass
654 vanish v to remove disappear, cease to exit
655 venerable adj old, deserving to be treated with
respect
656 veto(ed) v to forbid, to refuse consent to
something
657 vie v to compete eagerly (passionately) with
somebody for something, to contend
658 vow n a serious promise
659 wade v to walk through shallow waters, a river
660 wag v to shake up and down or move from
side to side
661 wait on v to serve in a store or restaurant
662 walk in on v catch / surprise someone
663 walk out on v leave / desert someone
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664 warble v to sing / whistle with melodic tones
665 ward off v avert, prevent something from
harming somebody
666 wardrobe n total collection of clothes
667
warn somebody
about
something
v
caution, prevent somebody /
something about something bad /
dangerous, give advice about danger
668 weary adj tired
669 weave v to make cloth by passing threads
under and over
670 weird adj strange or unusual
671 whimper v to make low crying sounds, to speak in
this way
672 whims n caprice, extravagant impulse
673 whirlpool n current of water spinning around /
pulling things into
674 whisper v speak / say something quietly, using
breath
675 wince v to draw back
676 wine n, v strong string, to entertain lavishly
677 withdraw v to extract, draw out, pull out
678 witty adj amusing, clever
679 work out v to exercise, to develop / devise a plan
680 wound n injury / cut / hole in your skin by a
knife, a bullet, etc
681 wrangle v to quarrel (dispute) noisily or angrily,
to bicker, to argue
682 write off for v order goods by mail
683 writhe v contort, twist and turn in pain
684 yearning v a persistent desire
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