able
«v» en having the power to do something
GSL,NGSL
about
«adv» en almost
en about half
«adj» en of or having a relation to
en We talk about the weather.
GSL,NGSL
abuse
«n» en bad treatment causing harm or injury
NGSL
accident
«n» en something that happens by chance or mistake
«n» en an unplanned event
GSL,NGSL
accuse
«v» en to say a person is responsible for an act or crime
«v» en to make a statement against someone
GSL,NGSL
across
«prep» en from side to side; to the other side
GSL,NGSL
activist
«n» en one who seeks change through action
BSL
actor
«n» en someone acting in a play or show
GSL,NGSL
add
«v» en to put (something) with another to make it larger
GSL,NGSL
administration
«n» en the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister
NGSL
admit
«v» en to accept
en admitted to the United Nations
«v» en to express one's guilt or responsibility
en He admitted that what he did was wrong.
GSL,NGSL
advertise
«v» en to show or present the qualities of a product to increase sales
GSL,NGSL
advise
«v» en to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision
GSL,NGSL
affect
«v» en to produce an effect on; to influence
en A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance.
AWL,NGSL
again
«adv» en another time; as before
GSL,NGSL
against
«prep» en opposed to; not agreeing with something
GSL,NGSL
age
«n» en how old a person or thing is
GSL,NGSL
agency
«n» en an organization that is part of a larger group
en an agency of the United Nations
GSL,NGSL
aggression
«n» en an attack against a person or country; the violation of a country's borders
ago
«adv» en of time past; before now
GSL,NGSL
agree
«v» en to have the same belief as someone
«v» en to be willing to do something
GSL,NGSL
air
«n» en the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe
GSL,NGSL
air force
«n» en a military organization using airplanes
airplane
«n» en a vehicle with wings that flies
GSL,NAWL,TSL
airport
«n» en a place where airplanes take off and land
BSL,TSL
album
«n» en a collection of recorded music
NGSL
alcohol
«n» en a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products
NGSL
all
«adv» en everything; everyone; the complete amount
GSL,NGSL
ally
«n» en a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose
NGSL
almost
«adv» en a little less than completely
GSL,NGSL
although
«conj» en even if it is true that
GSL,NGSL
always
«adv» en at all times; every time
GSL,NGSL
ambassador
«n» en a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)
BSL,TSL
amend
«v» en to add to or to change (a proposal or law)
AWL,BSL
ammunition
«n» en the bullets or shells fired from guns
among
«prep» en in or part of (a group)
GSL,NGSL
amount
«n» en the number, size or weight of anything
GSL,NGSL
anarchy
«n» en a lack of order; lawlessness
ancestor
«n» en a family member from the past
NAWL
and
«conj» en also; in addition to; with
GSL,NGSL
anger
«n» en a strong emotion against someone or something
GSL,NGSL
animal
«n» en a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat
GSL,NGSL
anniversary
«n» en a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past
BSL,TSL
announce
«v» en to make known publicly; to declare officially
NGSL
answer
«v» en to make a statement after being asked a question
«n» en a statement produced by a question
GSL,NGSL
any
«pron» en one or more of no special kind
GSL,NGSL
apologize
«v» en to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility
NGSL
appeal
«v» en to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; to call on somebody for help
NGSL
appear
«v» en to show oneself; to come into sight; to seem
GSL,NGSL
approve
«v» en to agree with; to agree to support
GSL,NGSL
archeology
«n» en the scientific study of past human life and activities
area
«n» en any place or part of it
AWL,NGSL
argue
«v» en to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree
GSL,NGSL
arms
«n» en military equipment; weapons
army
«n» en military ground forces
GSL,NGSL
arrest
«v» en to seize a person for legal action; to take as a prisoner
GSL,NGSL
arrive
«v» en to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip
GSL,NGSL
art
«n» en expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues
GSL,NGSL
ash
«n» en the part left after something burns
GSL
ask
«v» en to question; to say something is wanted
en We ask the teacher questions every day.
GSL,NGSL
astronaut
«n» en a person who travels in space
astronomy
«n» en the scientific study of stars and the universe
asylum
«n» en political protection given by a government to a person from another country
BSL
at
«prep» en in or near ("at the edge"); where ("look at"); when ("at noon")
GSL,NGSL
atmosphere
«n» en the gases surrounding any star or planet
NGSL
attach
«v» en to tie together; to connect
AWL,NGSL
attack
«n» en a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill
GSL,NGSL
attempt
«v» en to work toward something; to try; to make an effort
GSL,NGSL
attention
«n» en close or careful observing of, or listening to, someone or something
en The student paid attention to his teacher.
GSL,NGSL
automobile
«n» en a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; a car
BSL,TSL
autumn
«n» en the time of the year between summer and winter
GSL,NGSL
available
«adj» en present and ready for use; willing to serve or help
en There was a list of available candidates.
AWL,NGSL
average
«n» en something (a number) representing the middle
GSL,NGSL
award
«n» en an honor or prize for an act or service
NGSL
back
«n» en the part behind the front
«adv» en the other way from forward
GSL,NGSL
bad
«adj» en wrong; acting against the law; not good
GSL,NGSL
balance
«v» en to make two sides or forces equal
GSL,NGSL
balloon
«n» en a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than air
TSL
ballot
«n» en a piece of paper used for voting
BSL
ban
«v» en to not permit; to stop
«n» en an official restriction
NGSL
bank
«n» en an organization that keeps and lends money
GSL,NGSL
barrier
«n» en anything that blocks or makes an action difficult
NGSL
base
«v» en to establish as a fact
en Her research was based on experiments.
GSL,NGSL
battle
«n» en a fight between opposing armed forces
GSL,NGSL
be
«v» en to live; to happen; to exist
GSL,NGSL
beat
«v» en to hit again and again
GSL,NGSL
beauty
«n» en that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit
GSL,NGSL
because
«conj» en for the reason that
en He left because he was sick.
GSL,NGSL
begin
«v» en to do the first part of an action; to start
GSL,NGSL
behavior
«n» en the way in which a person or animal acts
en The child’s behavior was bad because he fought with other children.
GSL,NGSL
behind
«adv» en at the back of; in back of
GSL,NGSL
believe
«v» en to think; to feel sure of; to accept as true; to trust
GSL,NGSL
belong
«v» en to be owned by; to be a member of
GSL,NGSL
betray
«v» en to turn against; to be false to
between
«prep» en in the space or time that separates; from one to the other
en talks between two nations
GSL,NGSL
big
«adj» en of great size; not small
GSL,NGSL
bill
«n» en a legislative proposal
GSL,NGSL
biology
«n» en the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms
NAWL,TSL
black
«adj» en dark; having the color like that of the night sky
GSL,NGSL
blame
«v» en to accuse; to hold responsible
GSL,NGSL
block
«v» en to stop something from being done; to prevent movement
GSL,NGSL
blow
«v» en to move with force, as in air
en The wind blows.
GSL,NGSL
blue
«adj» en having the color like that of a clear sky
GSL,NGSL
boat
«n» en something built to travel on water that carries people or goods
GSL,NGSL
body
«n» en all of a person or animal; the remains of a person or animal
GSL,NGSL
boil
«v» en to heat a liquid until it becomes very hot
GSL
bomb
«v» en to attack or destroy with bombs
«n» en a device that explodes with great force
NGSL
bone
«n» en the hard material in the body
GSL,NGSL
book
«n» en a long written work for reading
GSL,NGSL
border
«n» en a dividing line between nations
GSL,NGSL
born
«v» en to come to life; to come into existence
BSL,TSL
both
«pron» en not just one of two, but the two together
GSL,NGSL
bottle
«n» en a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid
GSL,NGSL
bottom
«adj» en the lowest part of something
GSL,NGSL
box
«n» en something to put things into; a container, usually made of paper or wood
GSL,NGSL
boycott
«v» en to refuse to take part in or deal with
BSL
brain
«n» en the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all creatures
GSL,NGSL
bread
«n» en a food made from grain
GSL,NGSL
break
«v» en to divide into parts by force; to destroy
GSL,NGSL
breathe
«v» en to take air into the body and let it out again
GSL,NGSL
bridge
«n» en a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and vehicles can cross from one side to the other
GSL,NGSL
bright
«adj» en giving much light; strong and clear in color
GSL,NGSL
bring
«v» en to come with something
GSL,NGSL
broadcast
«v» en to send information, stories or music by radio or television
«n» en a radio or television program
GSL,NGSL
brother
«n» en a male with the same father or mother as another person
GSL,NGSL
brown
«adj» en having the color like that of coffee
GSL,NGSL
build
«v» en to join materials together to make something
GSL,NGSL
building
«n» en anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store or place of entertainment
bullet
«n» en a small piece of metal shot from a gun
NAWL,BSL
burn
«v» en to be on fire; to destroy or damage by fire
GSL,NGSL
burst
«v» en to break open suddenly
GSL,NGSL
bury
«v» en to put into the ground and cover with earth
GSL,NGSL
bus
«n» en a public vehicle to carry people
GSL,NGSL
business
«n» en one's work; buying and selling to earn money; trade
GSL,NGSL
busy
«adj» en doing something; very active
GSL,NGSL
but
«conj» en however; other than; yet
GSL,NGSL
buy
«v» en to get by paying something, usually money
GSL,NGSL
by
«prep» en near; at; next to
en by the road
«prep» en from
en a play by William Shakespeare
«prep» en not later than
en by midnight
GSL,NGSL
cabinet
«n» en a group of ministers that helps lead a government
BSL,TSL
call
«v» en to give a name to
en I call myself John.
«v» en to ask for or request
en They called for an end to the fighting.
GSL,NGSL
calm
«adj» en quiet; peaceful; opposite tense
GSL,NGSL
camera
«n» en a device for taking pictures
GSL,NGSL
camp
«n» en a place with temporary housing
GSL,NGSL
campaign
«n» en a competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from voters
«n» en a connected series of military actions during a war
NGSL
can
«v» en to be able to; to have the right to
«n» en a container used to hold liquid or food, usually made of metal
GSL,NGSL
cancer
«n» en a disease in which dangerous cells grow quickly and destroy parts of the body
NGSL
candidate
«n» en a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor
NAWL,BSL,TSL
capital
«n» en the official center of a government; the city where a country's government is
GSL,NGSL
capture
«v» en to make a person or animal a prisoner; to seize or take by force; to get control of
NGSL
car
«n» en a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; an automobile; a part of a train
GSL,NGSL
care
«v» en to like; to protect; to feel worry or interest
GSL,NGSL
career
«n» en a chosen profession; a person’s working life
en The actor’s career lasted for thirty years.
NGSL
careful
«adj» en acting safely; with much thought
NGSL
carry
«v» en to take something or someone from one place to another
GSL,NGSL
case
«n» en a legal action (court)
«n» en an incident of disease (medical)
en There was only one case of chicken pox at the school.
GSL,NGSL
cat
«n» en a small animal that often lives with humans
GSL,NGSL
catch
«v» en to seize after a chase; to stop and seize with the hands
GSL,NGSL
cause
«n» en the thing or person that produces a result
GSL,NGSL
ceasefire
«n» en a halt in fighting, usually by agreement
BSL
celebrate
«v» en to honor a person or event with special activities
NGSL
center
«n» en the middle of something; the place in the middle; a place that is the main point of an activity
GSL,NGSL
ceremony
«n» en an act or series of acts done in a special way established by tradition
GSL,NGSL
chairman
«n» en a person leading a meeting or an organized group
GSL,NGSL
chance
«n» en a possibility of winning or losing or that something will happen
GSL,NGSL
change
«v» en to make different; to become different
GSL,NGSL
charge
«v» en to accuse someone of something, usually a crime
«n» en a statement in which someone is accused of something
GSL,NGSL
chase
«v» en to run or go after someone or something
NGSL
cheat
«v» en to get by a trick; to steal from
GSL,NAWL,BSL
cheer
«v» en to shout approval or praise
GSL,NAWL,BSL,TSL
chemicals
«n» en elements found in nature or made by people; substances used in the science of chemistry
chemistry
«n» en the scientific study of substances, what they are made of, how they act under different conditions, and how they form other substances
NAWL,TSL
chief
«n» en the head or leader of a group
«adj» en leading; most important
GSL,NGSL
choose
«v» en to decide between two or more
GSL,NGSL
circle
«n» en a closed shape that has all its points equally distant from the center, like an "O"
GSL,NGSL
citizen
«n» en a person who is a member of a country by birth or by law
GSL,NGSL
city
«n» en any important large town
GSL,NGSL
civil rights
«n» en the political, economic and social rights given equally to all people of a nation
claim
«v» en to say something as a fact
GSL,NGSL
class
«n» en a group of students who meet to study the same subject; also, a social or economic group.
en They were members of the middle class.
GSL,NGSL
clean
«adj» en free from dirt or harmful substances
en clean water
GSL,NGSL
clear
«adj» en easy to see or see through
«adj» en easily understood
GSL,NGSL
clergy
«n» en a body of officials within a religious organization
climate
«n» en the normal weather conditions of a place
NGSL
climb
«v» en to go up or down something by using the feet and sometimes the hands
GSL,NGSL
clock
«n» en a device that measures and shows time
GSL,NGSL
close
«v» en to make something not open
GSL,NGSL
cloth
«n» en a material made from plants, chemicals, animal hair and other substances
GSL,TSL
cloud
«n» en a mass of fog high in the sky
GSL,NGSL
coal
«n» en a solid black substance used as fuel
GSL,NGSL
coalition
«n» en forces, groups or nations joined together
BSL
coast
«n» en land on the edge of the ocean
GSL,NGSL
coffee
«n» en a drink made from the plant of the same name
GSL,NGSL
cold
«adj» en not warm; having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature
GSL,NGSL
collapse
«v» en to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down or fail suddenly in strength, health or power
en The building collapsed in the earthquake.
en The government collapsed after a vote in parliament.
AWL,NGSL
collect
«v» en to bring or gather together in one place; to demand and receive
en collect taxes
GSL,NGSL
colony
«n» en land controlled by another country or government
GSL,NAWL
color
«n» en the different effects of light on the eye, making blue, red, brown, black, yellow and others
GSL,NGSL
combine
«v» en to mix or bring together
GSL,NGSL
come
«v» en to move toward; to arrive
GSL,NGSL
command
«v» en to order; to have power over something
GSL,NGSL
committee
«n» en a group of people given special work
GSL,NGSL
communicate
«v» en to tell; to give or exchange information
AWL,NGSL
community
«n» en a group of people living together in one place or area
AWL,NGSL
company
«n» en a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes
GSL,NGSL
compare
«v» en to examine what is different or similar
GSL,NGSL
compete
«v» en to try to do as well as, or better than, another or others
GSL,NGSL
complete
«adj» en having all parts; ended or finished
GSL,NGSL
complex
«adj» en of or having many parts that are difficult to understand; not simple
AWL,NGSL
compromise
«n» en the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than first demanded
NGSL
computer
«n» en an electronic machine for storing and organizing information, and for communicating with others
NGSL
condemn
«v» en to say a person or action is wrong or bad
BSL
condition
«n» en something declared necessary to complete an agreement
GSL,NGSL
confirm
«v» en to approve; to say that something is true
AWL,NGSL
conflict
«n» en a fight; a battle, especially a long one
AWL,NGSL
congratulate
«v» en to praise a person or to express pleasure for success or good luck
GSL,TSL
Congress
«n» en the organization of people elected to make the laws of the United States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); a similar organization in other countries
connect
«v» en to join one thing to another; to unite; to link
GSL,NGSL
conservative
«n» en one who usually supports tradition and opposes great change
NGSL
consider
«v» en to give thought to; to think about carefully
GSL,NGSL
constitution
«n» en the written general laws and ideas that form a nation's system of government
NAWL,BSL
container
«n» en a box, bottle or can used to hold something
NAWL,BSL,TSL
continent
«n» en any of the seven great land areas of the world
NAWL,BSL
continue
«v» en to go on doing or being
GSL,NGSL
control
«v» en to direct; to have power over
GSL,NGSL
convention
«n» en a large meeting for a special purpose
NGSL
cook
«v» en to heat food before eating it
GSL,NGSL
cooperate
«v» en to act or work together
AWL,TSL
copy
«v» en to make something exactly like another
«n» en something made to look exactly like another
GSL,NGSL
correct
«v» en to change to what is right
«adj» en true; free from mistakes;
GSL,NGSL
corruption
«n» en actions taken to gain money or power that are legally or morally wrong
NAWL,BSL
cost
«v» en to be valued at
en The book costs five dollars.
«n» en the price or value of something
en The cost of the book is five dollars.
GSL,NGSL
cotton
«n» en a material made from a plant of the same name
GSL,BSL
count
«v» en to speak or add numbers
GSL,NGSL
country
«n» en a nation; the territory of a nation
«n» en land away from cities
GSL,NGSL
court
«n» en where trials take place; where judges make decisions about law
GSL,NGSL
cover
«v» en to put something over a person or thing
«n» en anything that is put over a person or thing
GSL,NGSL
cow
«n» en a farm animal used for its milk
GSL,NGSL
crash
«v» en to fall violently; to hit with great force
GSL,NGSL
create
«v» en to make; to give life or form to
AWL,NGSL
creature
«n» en any living being; any animal or human
GSL,NGSL
credit
«n» en an agreement that payments will be made at a later time
AWL,NGSL
crew
«n» en a group of people working together
NGSL
crime
«n» en an act that violates a law
GSL,NGSL
criminal
«n» en a person who is responsible for a crime
GSL,NGSL
crisis
«n» en an extremely important time when something may become much better or worse; a dangerous situation
NGSL
criticize
«v» en to say what is wrong with something or someone; to condemn; to judge
NGSL
crops
«n» en plants that are grown and gathered for food, such as grains, fruits and vegetables
cross
«v» en to go from one side to another; to go across
GSL,NGSL
crowd
«n» en a large number of people gathered in one place
GSL,NGSL
crush
«v» en to damage or destroy by great weight; to defeat completely
GSL,BSL
cry
«v» en to express or show sorrow or pain
GSL,NGSL
culture
«n» en all the beliefs, traditions and arts of a group or population
AWL,NGSL
cure
«v» en to improve health; to make well
en The doctor can cure the disease.
«n» en something that makes a sick person well
en Antibiotics are a cure for infection.
GSL,NAWL,BSL
curfew
«n» en an order to people to stay off the streets or to close their businesses
current
«n» en movement of air, water or electricity
«adj» en belonging to the present time
en She found the report in a current publication.
GSL,NGSL
custom
«n» en a long-established belief or activity of a people
GSL,NGSL
cut
«v» en to divide or injure with a sharp tool; to make less; to reduce
GSL,NGSL
dam
«n» en a wall built across a river to hold back flowing water
damage
«v» en to cause injury or destruction
«n» en harm; hurt or injury, usually to things
GSL,NGSL
dance
«v» en to move the body and feet to music
«n» en a series of steps, usually to music
GSL,NGSL
danger
«n» en a strong chance of suffering injury, damage or loss
GSL,NGSL
dark
«adj» en having little or no light
en The room was dark.
GSL,NGSL
date
«n» en an expression of time; a day, month and year
GSL,NGSL
daughter
«n» en a person's female child
GSL,NGSL
day
«n» en twenty-four hours; the hours of sunlight
GSL,NGSL
deal
«v» en to have to do with
en The talks will deal with the problem of pollution.
«v» en to buy or sell
en Her company deals in plastic.
GSL,NGSL
debate
«v» en to argue for or against something
«n» en a public discussion or argument
AWL,NGSL
debt
«n» en something that is owed; the condition of owing
GSL,NGSL
decide
«v» en to choose; to settle; to judge
GSL,NGSL
declare
«v» en to say; to make a statement
GSL,NGSL
decrease
«v» en to make less in size or amount
GSL,NGSL
deep
«adj» en going far down; a long way from top to bottom
GSL,NGSL
defeat
«v» en to cause to lose in a battle or struggle
«n» en a loss; the condition of having lost
GSL,NGSL
defend
«v» en to guard or fight against attack; to protect
GSL,NGSL
deficit
«n» en a shortage that results when spending is greater than earnings, or imports are greater than exports
NGSL
define
«v» en to give the meaning of; to explain
AWL,NGSL
degree
«n» en a measure of temperature
GSL,NGSL
delay
«v» en to decide to do something at a later time; to postpone; to cause to be late
GSL,NGSL
delegate
«n» en one sent to act for another; one who represents another
BSL,TSL
demand
«v» en to ask by ordering; to ask with force
GSL,NGSL
democracy
«n» en the system of government in which citizens vote to choose leaders or to make other important decisions
NGSL
demonstrate
«v» en to make a public show of opinions or feelings
en The crowd demonstrated in support of human rights.
«v» en to explain by using examples
en The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment.
AWL,NGSL
denounce
«v» en to accuse of being wrong or evil; to criticize severely
BSL
deny
«v» en to declare that something is not true; to refuse a request
AWL,NGSL
depend
«v» en to need help and support
GSL,NGSL
deplore
«v» en to regret strongly; to express sadness
deploy
«v» en to move forces or weapons into positions for action
BSL
depression
«n» en severe unhappiness; a period of reduced business and economic activity during which many people lose their jobs
NGSL
describe
«v» en to give a word picture of something; to give details of something
GSL,NGSL
design
«v» en to plan or create plans for
AWL,NGSL
desire
«v» en to want very much; to wish for
GSL,NGSL
destroy
«v» en to break into pieces; to end the existence of
GSL,NGSL
detail
«n» en a small part of something
«n» en a small piece of information
GSL,NGSL
detain
«v» en to keep or hold
en The police detained several suspects for questioning.
develop
«v» en to grow; to create; to experience progress
GSL,NGSL
device
«n» en a piece of equipment made for a special purpose
AWL,NGSL
dictator
«n» en a ruler with complete power
BSL
die
«v» en to become dead; to stop living; to end
GSL,NGSL
diet
«n» en usual daily food and drink
NGSL
difficult
«adj» en not easy; hard to do, make or carry out
GSL,NGSL
dig
«v» en to make a hole in the ground
GSL,NGSL
dinner
«n» en the main amount of food eaten at a usual time
en The family had its dinner at noon.
«n» en a special event that includes food
en The official dinner took place at the White House.
GSL,NGSL
diplomat
«n» en a person who represents his or her government in dealing with another government
BSL
direct
«v» en to lead; to aim or show the way
en He directed me to the theater.
«adj» en straight to something; not through some other person or thing
en The path is direct.
GSL,NGSL
direction
«n» en the way (east, west, north, south); where someone or something came from or went to
GSL,NGSL
disarm
«v» en to take away weapons; to no longer keep weapons; to make a bomb harmless by removing its exploding device
disaster
«n» en an event causing widespread destruction or loss of life, such as an earthquake or plane crash
NGSL
discover
«v» en to find or learn something
GSL,NGSL
discrimination
«n» en unfair treatment or consideration based on opinions about a whole group instead of on the qualities of an individual.
en He was accused of discrimination against people from other countries.
NAWL,BSL
discuss
«v» en to talk about; to exchange ideas
GSL,NGSL
disease
«n» en a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or bacteria
GSL,NGSL
dismiss
«v» en to send away; to refuse to consider
GSL,NGSL
dispute
«v» en to oppose strongly by argument
NGSL
dissident
«n» en a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government
BSL
distance
«n» en the amount of space between two places or objects
en The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.
GSL,NGSL
dive
«v» en to jump into water head first
GSL,TSL
divide
«v» en to separate into two or more parts
GSL,NGSL
do
«v» en to act; to make an effort
GSL,NGSL
doctor
«n» en a person trained in medicine to treat sick people
GSL,NGSL
document
«n» en an official piece of paper with facts written on it, used as proof or support of something
AWL,NGSL
dog
«n» en a small animal that often lives with humans
GSL,NGSL
dollar
«n» en United States money, one hundred cents
GSL,NGSL
donate
«v» en to present something as a gift to an organization, country or cause
en She donated money to the Red Cross to help survivors of the earthquake.
TSL
door
«n» en an opening for entering or leaving a building or room
GSL,NGSL
double
«v» en to increase two times as much in size, strength or number
GSL,NGSL
down
«adv» en from higher to lower; in a low place
GSL,NGSL
dream
«v» en to have a picture or story in the mind during sleep
«n» en a picture or story in the mind during sleep; a happy idea about the future
GSL,NGSL
drink
«v» en to take liquid into the body through the mouth
GSL,NGSL
drive
«v» en to control a moving vehicle
GSL,NGSL
drop
«v» en to fall or let fall; to go lower
GSL,NGSL
drug
«n» en anything used as a medicine or in making medicine; a chemical substance used to ease pain or to affect the mind
NGSL
during
«prep» en through the whole time; while (something is happening)
GSL,NGSL
dust
«n» en pieces of matter so small that they can float in the air
GSL,NGSL
duty
«n» en one's job or responsibility; what one must do because it is right and just
GSL,NGSL
early
«adj» en at or near the beginning, especially the beginning of the day; opposite late
GSL,NGSL
earn
«v» en to be paid in return for work done
GSL,NGSL
earth
«n» en the planet we all live on; the ground or soil
GSL,NGSL
earthquake
«n» en a sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface
BSL,TSL
ease
«v» en to reduce; to make less difficult
GSL,NGSL
east
«n» en the direction from which the sun rises
GSL,NGSL
easy
«adj» en not difficult; not hard to do
GSL,NGSL
eat
«v» en to take food into the body through the mouth
GSL,NGSL
ecology
«n» en the scientific study of the environment and links among living and material things
NAWL
economy
«n» en the system by which money, industry and trade are organized
AWL,NGSL
edge
«n» en the line where something ends or begins
GSL,NGSL
effect
«n» en the result or change caused by something
en The storm had a serious effect on the economy.
GSL,NGSL
effort
«n» en an attempt; the work necessary to do something
GSL,NGSL
egg
«n» en the rounded object containing unborn young produced by female birds, fish or reptiles; a single cell in a female person or animal that can develop into a baby
GSL,NGSL
either
«pron» en one of two, but not the other
GSL,NGSL
electricity
«n» en a form of energy that flows through wires to provide heat and light, and power to machines
NGSL
embassy
«n» en the offices of an ambassador and his or her assistants
TSL
embryo
«n» en a human or animal in the earliest stages of its development
emergency
«n» en an unexpected and dangerous situation demanding quick action
NGSL
emotion
«n» en a strong feeling such as love, hate, fear or sadness
NGSL
employ
«v» en to give work in return for wages
GSL,NGSL
end
«v» en to stop; to finish
«n» en the part which comes last
GSL,NGSL
enemy
«n» en a person opposing or hating another
«n» en a person or people of the other side in a war
GSL,NGSL
energy
«n» en power used to do work, usually with machines; the ability and willingness to be active
AWL,NGSL
enforce
«v» en to make something be done
AWL,BSL
engine
«n» en a machine that uses energy to cause movement or to do work
GSL,NGSL
engineer
«n» en a person who designs engines, machines, roads, bridges or railroads
GSL,NGSL
enjoy
«v» en to be pleased or satisfied by something
GSL,NGSL
environment
«n» en all surrounding things, conditions and influences that affect life; the natural world of land, sea, air, plants and animals
AWL,NGSL
equal
«adj» en the same in amount, size, weight or value
«adj» en having the same rights
GSL,NGSL
equipment
«n» en things, tools or machines needed for a purpose or activity
NGSL
escape
«v» en to get free; to get away from; to get out of
GSL,NGSL
especially
«adv» en more than others
en We liked the food, especially the fish.
GSL,NGSL
establish
«v» en to bring into existence; to create
AWL,NGSL
estimate
«v» en to form an opinion about a value, size or amount using less than complete information
AWL,NGSL
ethnic
«adj» en of or concerning people belonging to a large group because of their race, religion, language, tribe or where their ancestors lived
AWL,NGSL
evaporate
«v» en to change from a liquid into a gas
even
«adv» en in a way not thought possible
en They survived, even though the building was destroyed.
GSL,NGSL
event
«n» en that which happens, especially something of importance
GSL,NGSL
evidence
«n» en material or facts that prove something; a reason for believing
NGSL
evil
«adj» en not good; extremely bad
GSL,NGSL
exact
«adj» en having no mistakes; correct in every detail
GSL,NGSL
example
«n» en a part that shows what the rest of a thing or group is like
GSL,NGSL
exchange
«v» en to trade; to give or receive one thing for another
GSL,NGSL
excuse
«v» en to take away blame; to pardon; to forgive
«n» en a reason (sometimes false) for an action
GSL,NGSL
exercise
«n» en an activity or effort for the purpose of improving the body or to stay in good health
GSL,NGSL
exile
«v» en to force a person to leave his or her country; to expel
«n» en a person who is forced to leave his or her country
BSL
expand
«v» en to make larger; to grow larger
AWL,NGSL
expect
«v» en to think or believe that something will happen; to wait for an event
GSL,NGSL
expel
«v» en to force out; to remove from; to send away
experience
«v» en to live through an event, situation or condition
en She experienced great pain.
«n» en something that one has done or lived through
en The experience caused her great pain.
GSL,NGSL
experiment
«n» en a test or trial carried out to prove if an idea is true or false, or to discover something
GSL,NGSL
expert
«n» en a person with special knowledge or training
AWL,NGSL
explain
«v» en to give reasons for; to make clear; to tell about; to tell the meaning
GSL,NGSL
explode
«v» en to break apart violently with a loud noise, like a bomb
GSL,BSL
explore
«v» en to travel in a place that is not well known to learn more about it; to make a careful search; to examine closely
GSL,NGSL
export
«v» en to send to another country
«n» en something sent to another country, usually for sale
AWL,NGSL
extend
«v» en to stretch out in area or length; to continue for a longer time
GSL,NGSL
extra
«adj» en more than normal, expected or necessary
GSL,NGSL
extraordinary
«adj» en far greater or better than the usual or normal
GSL,NGSL
extreme
«adj» en more than the usual or accepted
GSL,NGSL
extremist
«n» en a person with strong religious or political beliefs who acts in an extreme or violent way
BSL
face
«v» en to look toward; to turn toward
«v» en to have before you, such as a problem or danger
«n» en the front of the head: eyes, nose, mouth
GSL,NGSL
fact
«n» en something known or proved to be true
GSL,NGSL
factory
«n» en a building or group of buildings where goods are made
GSL,NGSL
fail
«v» en to not succeed; to not reach a goal
GSL,NGSL
fair
«adj» en just; honest; what is right
GSL,NGSL
fall
«v» en to go down quickly; to come down; to drop to the ground or a lower position
GSL,NGSL
family
«n» en the group that includes children and their parents
GSL,NGSL
famous
«adj» en known very well to many people
NGSL
fan
«n» en a person who actively supports a sport, activity or performer
en The baseball fan attended every game his team played.
GSL,NGSL
far
«adv» en at, to or from a great distance
GSL,NGSL
farm
«n» en land used to grow crops and animals for food
GSL,NGSL
fast
«adj» en moving or working at great speed; quick
GSL,NGSL
fat
«n» en tissue in the bodies of humans and animals used to store energy and to keep warm
GSL,NGSL
father
«n» en the male parent; a man who has a child or children
GSL,NGSL
favorite
«adj» en liked more than others
en Ice cream was her favorite food.
GSL,NGSL
fear
«v» en to be afraid; to worry that something bad is near or may happen
en He feared falling down.
«n» en a strong emotion when there is danger or trouble
en He had a fear that he would fall down.
GSL,NGSL
federal
«adj» en of or having to do with a national or central government
AWL,NGSL
feel
«v» en to have or experience an emotion
«v» en to know by touching
GSL,NGSL
female
«n» en a woman or girl; the sex that gives birth
«adj» en of or about women
GSL,NGSL
fence
«n» en something around an area of land to keep animals or people in or out
GSL,NGSL
fertile
«adj» en rich in production of plants or animals; producing much
few
«pron» en not many; a small number of
GSL,NGSL
field
«n» en an area of open land, usually used to grow crops or to raise animals
GSL,NGSL
fierce
«adj» en extremely strong; violent; angry
GSL,BSL
fight
«v» en to use violence or force; to attempt to defeat or destroy an enemy;
«n» en the use of force; a battle
GSL,NGSL
fill
«v» en to put or pour something into a container until there is space for no more
GSL,NGSL
film
«v» en to record something so it can be seen again; to make a motion picture or movie
«n» en a thin piece of material for making pictures with a camera
GSL,NGSL
financial
«adj» en of or about the system that includes the use of money, credit, investments and banks
NGSL
find
«v» en to discover or learn something by searching or by accident; to decide a court case
en The jury finds the man guilty of murder.
GSL,NGSL
fine
«n» en a payment ordered by a court to punish someone for a crime
«adj» en very good; very small or thin
GSL,NGSL
fire
«n» en the heat and light produced by something burning
GSL,NGSL
fireworks
«n» en rockets producing bright fire in the sky, used in holiday celebrations
firm
«adj» en not easily moved or changed
en She is firm in her opinion.
GSL,NGSL
first
«adj» en coming before all others
GSL,NGSL
fish
«n» en a creature that lives and can breathe in water
GSL,NGSL
fit
«v» en to be of the correct size or shape
en These shoes fit my feet.
GSL,NGSL
fix
«v» en to make good or right again
GSL,NGSL
flag
«n» en a piece of colored cloth used to represent a nation, government or organization
GSL,NGSL
flat
«adj» en smooth; having no high places
GSL,NGSL
float
«v» en to be on water without sinking; to move or be moved gently on water or through air
GSL,NGSL
flood
«v» en to cover with water
«n» en the movement of water out of a river, lake or ocean onto land
GSL,NGSL
floor
«n» en the bottom part of a room for walking on
en The book fell to the floor.
«n» en the level of a building
en The fire was on the first floor.
GSL,NGSL
flower
«n» en the colored part of plants that carry seeds
GSL,NGSL
fluid
«n» en any substance that can flow, such as a liquid
NAWL
fly
«v» en to move through the air with wings, like a bird or airplane; to travel in an airplane or flying vehicle
GSL,NGSL
fog
«n» en a mass of wet air that is difficult to see through; a cloud close to the ground
TSL
follow
«v» en to come or go after; to accept the rule or power of; to obey
GSL,NGSL
food
«n» en that which is taken in by all living things for energy, strength and growth
GSL,NGSL
fool
«v» en to make someone believe something that is not true; to trick
«n» en a person who is tricked easily
GSL,NGSL
for
«prep» en because of
en He is famous for his work.
«prep» en in exchange
en Give me one dollar for the book.
«prep» en through space or time
en They travelled for one hour.
«prep» en representative of
en I speak for all people.
«prep» en to be employed by
en She works for a computer company.
GSL,NGSL
force
«v» en to make someone do something or make something happen by using power
«n» en strength used against a person or object
«n» en military power of a nation; a military group
GSL,NGSL
foreign
«adj» en of, about or from another nation; not from one's own place or country
GSL,NGSL
forgive
«v» en to pardon; to excuse; to remove guilt
GSL
forward
«adv» en the direction in front of; toward the front
GSL,NGSL
free
«adj» en not controlled by another or by outside forces; not in prison; independent
«adj» en not limited by rules
GSL,NGSL
freedom
«n» en the condition of being free
GSL,NGSL
freeze
«v» en to cause or to become very cold; to make or to become hard by cold
GSL,NGSL
fresh
«adj» en newly made or gathered; recent
GSL,NGSL
friend
«n» en a person one likes and trusts
GSL,NGSL
from
«prep» en having a person, place or thing as a beginning or cause
en It is a message from the president.
«prep» en at a place distant, not near
en The school is five kilometers from my home.
«prep» en because of
en He is suffering from cancer.
GSL,NGSL
front
«n» en the forward part; the opposite of back; the beginning; the first part
GSL,NGSL
fruit
«n» en food from trees and plants
GSL,NGSL
fuel
«n» en any substance burned to create heat or power
NGSL
full
«adj» en containing as much as a person or thing can hold; complete
GSL,NGSL
fun
«n» en anything that is pleasing and causes happiness
GSL,NGSL
funeral
«n» en a ceremony held in connection with the burial or burning of the dead
GSL
future
«n» en time after now
en We can talk about it in the future.
«adj» en in the time to come
en All future meetings will be held in this room.
GSL,NGSL
gain
«v» en to get possession of; to get more; to increase
GSL,NGSL
game
«n» en an activity with rules in which people or teams play or compete, usually sports
GSL,NGSL
gas
«n» en any substance that is not solid or liquid; any substance that burns to provide heat, light or power
GSL,NGSL
gather
«v» en to bring or come together into a group or place
GSL,NGSL
general
«n» en a high military leader
«adj» en without details; affecting or including all or almost all
GSL,NGSL
generation
«n» en a group of individuals born and living at about the same time.
en The mother and daughter represented two generations.
AWL,NGSL
genocide
«n» en a plan of action to kill or destroy a national, religious, racial or ethnic group
BSL
gentle
«adj» en soft; kind; not rough or violent
GSL,NGSL
get
«v» en to receive; to gain; to go and bring back; to become; to become the owner of
GSL,NGSL
gift
«n» en something given without cost
GSL,NGSL
give
«v» en to present to another to keep without receiving payment
GSL,NGSL
glass
«n» en a hard, clear material that is easily broken, used most often for windows or for containers to hold liquids
GSL,NGSL
go
«v» en to move from one place to another; to leave
GSL,NGSL
goal
«n» en that toward which an effort is directed; that which is aimed at; the end of a trip or race
AWL,NGSL
god
«n» en the spirit that is honored as creator of all things
en They believe in God.
«n» en a spirit or being believed in many religions to have special powers
GSL,NGSL
gold
«n» en a highly valued yellow metal
GSL,NGSL
good
«adj» en pleasing; helpful; kind; correct; not bad
GSL,NGSL
goods
«n» en things owned or made to be sold
NAWL,BSL,TSL
govern
«v» en to control; to rule by military or political power
GSL,NGSL
government
«n» en a system of governing; the organization of people that rules a country, city or area
NGSL
grain
«n» en the seed of grass plants used for food, such as wheat, rice and corn; those plants that produce the seeds
GSL,NGSL
grass
«n» en a plant with long, narrow, green leaves
GSL,NGSL
gray
«adj» en having the color like that made by mixing black and white
GSL,NGSL
great
«adj» en very large or more than usual in size or number
GSL,NGSL
green
«adj» en having the color like that made by mixing yellow and blue; having the color like that of growing leaves and grass
GSL,NGSL
grind
«v» en to reduce to small pieces by crushing
GSL
ground
«n» en land; the earth's surface; soil
GSL,NGSL
group
«n» en a number of people or things together; a gathering of people working for a common purpose
GSL,NGSL
grow
«v» en to develop or become bigger; to increase in size or amount
GSL,NGSL
guarantee
«v» en to promise a result; to promise that something will happen
AWL,NGSL
guard
«v» en to watch and protect a person, place or thing
en He guards the president.
«n» en a person or thing that watches or protects
en He is a prison guard.
GSL,NGSL
guerrilla
«n» en a person who fights as part of an unofficial army, usually against an official army or police
BSL
guide
«v» en to lead to; to show the way
«n» en one who shows the way
GSL,NGSL
guilty
«adj» en having done something wrong or in violation of a law; responsible for a bad action
NGSL
gun
«n» en a weapon that shoots bullets
GSL,NGSL
hair
«n» en the fine material that grows from the skin, especially from the head
GSL,NGSL
half
«n» en one of two equal parts of something
GSL,NGSL
halt
«v» en to come or cause to come to a stop; to stop
BSL
hang
«v» en to place something so the highest part is supported and the lower part is not
«v» en to kill by hanging
GSL,NGSL
happen
«v» en to become a fact or event; to take place
GSL,NGSL
happy
«adj» en pleased; satisfied; feeling good; not sad
GSL,NGSL
hard
«adj» en not easily cut or broken; solid
«adj» en difficult to do or understand
«adj» en needing much effort or force
GSL,NGSL
harvest
«n» en the crop after it is gathered
GSL,NAWL,BSL
hate
«v» en to have strong emotions against; to consider as an enemy; opposite love
GSL,NGSL
have
«v» en to possess; to own; to hold
GSL,NGSL
he
«pron» en the boy or man who is being spoken about
GSL,NGSL
head
«v» en to lead; to command
«n» en leader; chief; the top part of something; the highest position
GSL,NGSL
headquarters
«n» en the center from which orders are given; the main offices of a business or organization
heal
«v» en to return to good health; to cure; to become well
GSL
health
«n» en the general condition of the body and mind; the condition of being free from sickness or disease
GSL,NGSL
hear
«v» en to receive sound through the ears
«v» en to receive news about
GSL,NGSL
heat
«v» en to make hot or warm
«n» en great warmth; that which is produced by burning fuel; energy from the sun
GSL,NGSL
heavy
«adj» en having much weight; not easy to lift; of great amount or force
GSL,NGSL
helicopter
«n» en a machine without wings that can fly up or down or remain in one place above the ground
BSL
help
«v» en to give support; to assist; to make easier
GSL,NGSL
here
«adv» en in, to or at this place
GSL,NGSL
hero
«n» en a person honored for being brave or wise
NGSL
hide
«v» en to prevent from being seen or found; to make secret
GSL,NGSL
high
«adj» en tall; far up; far above the ground; important; above others
GSL,NGSL
hijack
«v» en to seize or take control of a vehicle by force
history
«n» en the written record or description of past events; the study of the past
GSL,NGSL
hit
«v» en to strike; to touch with force
GSL,NGSL
hold
«v» en to carry or support, usually in the hands or arms
«v» en to keep in one position
«v» en to keep as a prisoner
«v» en to contain; to possess; to occupy
«v» en to organize and be involved in
en The two sides hold talks this week.
GSL,NGSL
hole
«n» en an opening; a torn or broken place in something
GSL,NGSL
holiday
«n» en a day when one does not work
«n» en a day on which no work is done to honor or remember a person or event
GSL,NGSL
holy
«adj» en greatly honored in religion
GSL
home
«n» en the building where a person lives, especially with family
«n» en the place where one was born or comes from
«n» en the area or country where one lives
GSL,NGSL
honest
«adj» en truthful; able to be trusted
GSL,NGSL
honor
«v» en to obey; to show strong, good feelings for
en to honor one's parents
«n» en an award; an act of giving special recognition
en He received many honors for his efforts to help others.
GSL,NGSL
hope
«v» en to expect; to believe there is a good chance that something will happen as wanted; to want something to happen
GSL,NGSL
horrible
«adj» en causing great fear; terrible
NGSL
horse
«n» en a large animal often used for racing, riding or farm work
GSL,NGSL
hospital
«n» en a place where sick or injured people are given medical care
GSL,NGSL
hostage
«n» en a person captured and held as a guarantee that a demand or promise will be honored
hostile
«adj» en ready to fight; ready for war
BSL
hot
«adj» en having or feeling great heat or a high temperature
GSL,NGSL
hotel
«n» en a building with rooms, and often food, for travellers
GSL,NGSL
hour
«n» en a measure of time; sixty minutes
GSL,NGSL
house
«n» en a building in which people live; a country's parliament or lawmaking group
en House of Representatives
GSL,NGSL
how
«adv» en in what way; to what amount
GSL,NGSL
huge
«adj» en very big; of great size
NGSL
humor
«n» en the ability to understand, enjoy or express what makes people laugh
NGSL
hunt
«v» en to search for animals to capture or kill them
«v» en to seek; to try to find
GSL,NGSL
hurt
«v» en to cause pain, injury or damage
GSL,NGSL
idea
«n» en a thought or picture in the mind; a belief
GSL,NGSL
identify
«v» en to recognize someone or something and to say who or what they are
AWL,NGSL
if
«conj» en on condition; provided that
en I will go if you go.
GSL,NGSL
ignore
«v» en to pay no attention to or refuse to consider
en The president ignored the protesters outside his office.
NGSL
illegal
«adj» en not legal; in violation of a law
NGSL
imagine
«v» en to make a picture in the mind; to form an idea
GSL,NGSL
immigrant
«n» en a person who arrives in a country to live there
NGSL
import
«v» en to bring from another country
«n» en something brought from another country, usually for sale
NGSL
important
«adj» en having great meaning, value or power
GSL,NGSL
improve
«v» en to make better; to become better
GSL,NGSL
in
«prep» en inside; held by; contained by; surrounded by; during
GSL,NGSL
incident
«n» en an event or something that happens
NGSL
incite
«v» en to urge or cause an action or emotion, usually something bad or violent
include
«v» en to have; to make a part of
GSL,NGSL
increase
«v» en to make more in size or amount
GSL,NGSL
independent
«adj» en not influenced by or controlled by another or others; free; separate
NGSL
industry
«n» en any business that produces goods or provides services; the work and related activity in factories and offices; all organizations involved in manufacturing
GSL,NGSL
infect
«v» en to make sick with something that causes disease
NAWL,BSL
inflation
«n» en a continuing rise in prices while the value of money goes down
NGSL
influence
«v» en to have an effect on someone or something; to cause change
GSL,NGSL
inject
«v» en to force a fluid into, such as putting medicine or drugs into the body through the skin
NAWL
injure
«v» en to cause harm or damage to a person or animal
AWL,NGSL
innocent
«adj» en not guilty of a crime; not responsible for a bad action
NGSL
insect
«n» en a very small creature, usually with many legs and sometimes with wings
GSL,NAWL
inspect
«v» en to look at something carefully; to examine, especially by an expert
AWL,BSL,TSL
instead
«adv» en in the place of; taking the place of
GSL,NGSL
instrument
«n» en a tool or device designed to do something or to make something
GSL,NGSL
insult
«v» en to say something or to do something that makes another person angry or dishonored
GSL
intelligence
«n» en the ability to think or learn
«n» en information gathered by spying
AWL,NGSL
intelligent
«adj» en quick to understand or learn
BSL
intense
«adj» en very strong; extremely serious
AWL,NGSL
interest
«n» en what is important to someone
en He acted to protect his interests.
en She had a great interest in painting.
«n» en a share in owning a business
«n» en money paid for the use of money borrowed
GSL,NGSL
interfere
«v» en to get in the way of; to work against; to take part in the activities of others, especially when not asked to do so
GSL,NAWL,BSL,TSL
international
«adj» en of or about more than one nation or many nations; of the whole world
GSL,NGSL
Internet
«n» en the extensive communications system that connects computers around the world
intervene
«v» en to come between; to come between in order to settle or solve
AWL,NAWL,BSL
invade
«v» en to enter an area or country by force with an army
NAWL,BSL
invent
«v» en to plan and make something never made before; to create a new thing or way of doing something
GSL,NGSL
invest
«v» en to give money to a business or organization with the hope of making more money
AWL,NGSL
investigate
«v» en to study or examine all information about an event, situation or charge; to search for the truth
AWL,NGSL
invite
«v» en to ask someone to take part in or join an event, organization or gathering
GSL,NGSL
involve
«v» en to take part in; to become a part of; to include
AWL,NGSL
iron
«n» en a strong, hard metal used to make machines and tools
GSL,NGSL
island
«n» en a land area with water all around it
GSL,NGSL
issue
«n» en an important problem or subject that people are discussing or arguing about
AWL,NGSL
it
«pron» en a thing, place, event or idea that is being spoken about
en The sky is blue, but it also has a few white clouds.
GSL,NGSL
jail
«n» en a prison for those waiting to be tried for a crime or for those serving sentences for crimes that are not serious
NGSL
jewel
«n» en a valuable stone, such as a diamond or emerald
GSL
job
«n» en the work that one does to earn money
AWL,NGSL
join
«v» en to put together or come together; to become part of or a member of
GSL,NGSL
joke
«n» en something done or said to cause others to laugh
GSL,NGSL
judge
«v» en to form an opinion about; to decide a question, especially a legal one
«n» en a public official who decides problems of law in a court
GSL,NGSL
jump
«v» en to push down on the feet and move up quickly into the air
GSL,NGSL
jury
«n» en a group of people chosen to decide what is true in a trial
NGSL
just
«adv» en only
en Help me for just a minute.
«adv» en very shortly before or after the present
en He just left.
«adv» en at the same time
en He left just as I came in.
«adv» en what is right or fair
en The law is just, in my opinion.
GSL,NGSL
justice
«n» en the quality of being right, fair or lawful
GSL,NGSL
keep
«v» en to possess; to have for oneself
GSL,NGSL
kidnap
«v» en to seize and take away by force
BSL
kill
«v» en to make dead; to cause to die
GSL,NGSL
kind
«n» en sort
en What kind of dog is that?
«adj» en gentle; caring; helpful
GSL,NGSL
kiss
«v» en to touch with the mouth to show love or honor
GSL,NGSL
knife
«n» en a tool or weapon used to cut
GSL,NGSL
know
«v» en to understand something as correct; to have the facts about; to recognize someone because you have met and talked together before
GSL,NGSL
knowledge
«n» en that which is known; learning or understanding
GSL,NGSL
labor
«n» en work; workers as a group
NGSL
laboratory
«n» en a room or place where experiments in science are done
NGSL
lack
«n» en the condition of needing, wanting or not having
GSL,NGSL
lake
«n» en a large area of fresh water surrounded by land
GSL,NGSL
land
«v» en to come to the earth from the air
en Airplanes land at airports.
«n» en the part of the earth not covered by water; the ground
GSL,NGSL
language
«n» en words and their use; what people speak in a country, nation or group
GSL,NGSL
large
«adj» en big; being of more than usual size, amount or number; opposite small
GSL,NGSL
last
«v» en to continue
en The talks will last three days.
«adj» en after all others; the only one remaining
en She is the last person in line.
GSL,NGSL
late
«adj» en after the correct time; near the end; opposite early
GSL,NGSL
laugh
«v» en to make sounds to express pleasure or happy feelings
GSL,NGSL
launch
«v» en to put into operation; to begin; to send into the air or space
NGSL
law
«n» en all or any rules made by a government
GSL,NGSL
lead
«v» en to show the way; to command; to control; to go first
GSL,NGSL
leak
«v» en to come out of or to escape through a small opening or hole (usually a gas or liquid)
BSL,TSL
learn
«v» en to get knowledge about; to come to know a fact or facts
GSL,NGSL
leave
«v» en to let something stay where it is
GSL,NGSL
left
«adv» en on the side that is toward the west when one is facing north; opposite right
GSL,NGSL
legal
«adj» en of or in agreement with the law
AWL,NGSL
legislature
«n» en a government lawmaking group
BSL
lend
«v» en to permit someone to use a thing temporarily; to make a loan of money
GSL,NGSL
less
«adv» en smaller in amount; not as much
GSL,NGSL
let
«v» en to permit to do or to be; to make possible
GSL,NGSL
letter
«n» en a message written on paper; a communication in writing sent to another person
GSL,NGSL
level
«n» en the amount or height that something reaches or rises to; the position of something or someone
GSL,NGSL
liberal
«adj» en one who usually supports social progress or change
AWL,NGSL
lie
«v» en to have one's body on the ground or other surface
«v» en to say something that one knows is not true
GSL,NGSL
life
«n» en the time between being born and dying; opposite death
GSL,NGSL
lift
«v» en to take or bring up to a higher place or level
GSL,NGSL
light
«n» en a form of energy that affects the eyes so that one is able to see
«n» en anything that produces light
«adj» en bright; clear; not heavy
GSL,NGSL
lightning
«n» en light produced by electricity in the air, usually during a storm
like
«v» en to be pleased with; to have good feelings for someone or something
«adj» en in the same way as; similar to
GSL,NGSL
limit
«v» en to restrict to a number or amount
«n» en the greatest amount or number permitted
GSL,NGSL
line
«n» en a long, thin mark on a surface
«n» en a number of people or things organized; one after another
«n» en the edge of an area protected by military forces
GSL,NGSL
link
«v» en to connect; to unite one thing or event with another
«n» en a relation between two or more things, situations or events
AWL,NGSL
liquid
«n» en a substance that is not a solid or gas, and can move freely, like water
GSL,NGSL
list
«v» en to put in writing a number of names of people or things
«n» en a written series of names or things
GSL,NGSL
literature
«n» en all the poems, stories and writings of a period of time or of a country
GSL,NGSL
little
«adj» en not tall or big; a small amount
GSL,NGSL
live
«v» en to have life; to exist
«adj» en having life; alive
GSL,NGSL
load
«v» en to put objects on or into a vehicle or container
«n» en that which is carried
GSL,NGSL
loan
«n» en money borrowed that usually must be returned with interest payments; something borrowed
GSL,NGSL
local
«adj» en about or having to do with one place
GSL,NGSL
lonely
«adj» en feeling alone and wanting friends; visited by few or no people
en A lonely man.
GSL
long
«adj» en not short; measuring from beginning to end; measuring much; for much time
GSL,NGSL
look
«v» en to turn the eyes toward so as to see; to search or hunt for
GSL,NGSL
lose
«v» en to have no longer; to not find; to fail to keep
GSL,NGSL
loud
«adj» en having a strong sound; full of sound or noise
GSL,NGSL
love
«v» en to like very much; to feel a strong, kind emotion (sometimes involving sex)
«n» en a strong, kind emotion for someone or something; opposite hate
GSL,NGSL
low
«adj» en not high or tall; below the normal height; close to the ground
GSL,NGSL
loyal
«adj» en showing strong friendship and support for someone or something
GSL,BSL,TSL
luck
«n» en something that happens by chance
GSL,NGSL
machine
«n» en a device with moving parts used to do work
GSL,NGSL
magazine
«n» en a publication of news, stories, pictures or other information
NGSL
mail
«n» en letters, papers and other things sent through an official system, such as a post office
GSL,NGSL
main
«adj» en the most important or largest
GSL,NGSL
major
«adj» en great in size, importance or amount
AWL,NGSL
majority
«n» en the greater number; more than half
NGSL
make
«v» en to produce; to create; to build; to do something or to carry out an action; to cause to be or to become
GSL,NGSL
male
«n» en a man or boy; the sex that is the father of children
GSL,NGSL
manufacture
«v» en to make goods in large amounts
GSL,NGSL
many
«adv» en a large number or amount of
GSL,NGSL
map
«n» en a picture of the earth's surface or a part of it
GSL,NGSL
march
«v» en to walk in a group like soldiers; to walk together in a large group to protest about something
GSL,NGSL
mark
«v» en to make a sign or cut on something
GSL,NGSL
market
«n» en a place or area where goods are sold, bought or traded; an economic system in which the prices of things are decided by how many there are and how much money people are willing to pay for them
GSL,NGSL
marry
«v» en to join a man and woman together as husband and wife; to become husband and wife (usually in a religious or civil ceremony)
GSL,NGSL
mass
«n» en an amount of matter having no special form and usually of a large size
GSL,NGSL
mate
«v» en to bring together a male and a female to create another creature
NGSL
material
«n» en the substance, substances or matter of which something is made or from which something can be made, such as wood, cloth or stone; anything that can be made into something else
GSL,NGSL
mathematics
«n» en the science dealing with amounts, sizes and shapes, as explained by numbers and signs
NGSL
matter
«n» en anything that can be seen or felt; what things are made of
GSL,NGSL
may
«v» en a word used with an action word to mean permit or possible
en May I go?
en They may leave tomorrow.
GSL,NGSL
mayor
«n» en the chief official of a city or town government
NGSL
meal
«n» en food eaten to satisfy hunger, such as dinner
GSL,NGSL
mean
«v» en to want to; to give the idea of; to have the idea of
GSL,NGSL
measure
«v» en to learn the amount, size or distance of something
«n» en an action taken; a legislative proposal
GSL,NGSL
meat
«n» en the part of a dead animal used for food
GSL,NGSL
medicine
«n» en a substance or drug used to treat disease or pain
«n» en the science or study of treating and curing disease or improving health
GSL,NGSL
meet
«v» en to come together with someone or something at the same time and place
GSL,NGSL
melt
«v» en to make a solid into a liquid by heating it
GSL
memorial
«n» en something done or made to honor the memory of a person or event
memory
«n» en a picture in the mind of past events; the ability to remember; a thing remembered
GSL,NGSL
mental
«adj» en about or having to do with the mind
AWL,NGSL
message
«n» en written or spoken news or information; a note from one person to another person or group
GSL,NGSL
method
«n» en the way something is done
AWL,NGSL
microscope
«n» en a device used to make very small things look larger so they can be studied
TSL
middle
«n» en the center; a place or time of equal distance from both sides or ends
GSL,NGSL
militant
«n» en someone active in trying to cause political change, often by the use of force or violence
BSL
military
«n» en the armed forces of a nation or group
«adj» en of or about the armed forces
AWL,NGSL
militia
«n» en an army of citizens instead of professional soldiers; an armed force or private army
BSL
milk
«n» en the white liquid produced by female animals to feed their young
GSL,NGSL
mind
«n» en the thinking, feeling part of a person
GSL,NGSL
mine
«v» en to dig useful or valuable substances out of the earth
«n» en a place in the earth where such substances are found
«n» en a bomb placed under the ground or under water so it cannot be seen
GSL,NGSL
mineral
«n» en a substance found in nature that is not an animal or a plant, such as coal or salt
GSL,NAWL,BSL,TSL
minister
«n» en a member of a cabinet; a high government official
en prime minister, foreign minister
GSL,NGSL
minor
«adj» en small in size; of little importance
AWL,NGSL
minority
«n» en the smaller number; opposite majority
NGSL
minute
«n» en a measure of time; one of the sixty equal parts of an hour; sixty seconds
GSL,NGSL
miss
«v» en to fail to hit, see, reach or meet
GSL,NGSL
missile
«n» en any weapon that can be thrown or fired through the air and explodes when it reaches its target
NAWL,BSL
mistake
«n» en a wrong action or decision; an action done without the knowledge that it was wrong
GSL,NGSL
mix
«v» en to put different things together to make one thing
GSL,NGSL
mob
«n» en a large group of wild or angry people
model
«n» en an example; something, usually small, made to show how something will look or work
GSL,NGSL
modern
«adj» en of the present or very recent time; the most improved
GSL,NGSL
money
«n» en pieces of metal or paper used to pay for things
GSL,NGSL
month
«n» en one of the twelve periods of time into which a year is divided
GSL,NGSL
moon
«n» en the bright object often seen in the night sky that orbits the earth about every twenty-nine days
GSL,NGSL
moral
«adj» en concerning what is right or wrong in someone's actions
GSL,NGSL
more
«adv» en greater in size or amount
GSL,NGSL
morning
«n» en the early part of the day, from sunrise until noon
GSL,NGSL
most
«adv» en greatest in size or amount
GSL,NGSL
mother
«n» en the female parent; a woman who has a child or children
GSL,NGSL
motion
«n» en a movement; a continuing change of position or place
GSL,NGSL
mountain
«n» en a part of the earth's surface that rises high above the area around it
GSL,NGSL
mourn
«v» en to express or feel sadness
move
«v» en to change position; to put or keep in motion; to go
GSL,NGSL
movement
«n» en the act of moving or a way of moving; a series of acts or efforts to reach a goal
NGSL
movie
«n» en a motion picture; a film
NGSL
murder
«v» en to kill another person illegally
«n» en the crime of killing another person
GSL,NGSL
music
«n» en the making of sounds by singing or using a musical instrument
GSL,NGSL
must
«v» en a word used with an action word to mean necessary
en You must go to school.
GSL,NGSL
mystery
«n» en something that is not or cannot be explained or understood; a secret
GSL,NGSL
name
«v» en to appoint; to nominate; to give a name to
«n» en a word by which a person, animal or thing is known or called
GSL,NGSL
narrow
«adj» en limited in size or amount; not wide; having a short distance from one side to the other
GSL,NGSL
nation
«n» en a country, together with its social and political systems
GSL,NGSL
native
«n» en someone who was born in a place, not one who moved there
GSL,NGSL
natural
«adj» en of or about nature; normal; common to its kind
NGSL
nature
«n» en all the plants, animals and other things on earth not created by humans; events or processes not caused by humans
GSL,NGSL
navy
«n» en the part of a country's military force trained to fight at sea
necessary
«adj» en needed to get a result or effect; required
GSL,NGSL
need
«v» en to require; to want; to be necessary to have or to do
GSL,NGSL
negotiate
«v» en to talk about a problem or situation to find a common solution
NGSL
neighbor
«n» en a person or country that is next to or near another
GSL,NGSL
neither
«pron» en not one or the other of two
GSL,NGSL
neutral
«adj» en not supporting one side or the other in a dispute
AWL,NAWL,BSL
new
«adj» en not existing before; not known before; recently made, built, bought or grown
«adj» en another; different
GSL,NGSL
news
«n» en information about any recent events, especially as reported by the media
GSL,NGSL
next
«adv» en coming immediately after; nearest
GSL,NGSL
night
«n» en the time between when the sun goes down and when it rises, when there is little or no light
GSL,NGSL
no
«adv» en used to reject or to refuse; not any; not at all
GSL,NGSL
noise
«n» en sound, especially when loud
GSL,NGSL
nominate
«v» en to name someone as a candidate for an election; to propose a person for an office or position
BSL,TSL
noon
«n» en the middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime
GSL,TSL
normal
«n» en the usual condition, amount or form
«adj» en usual; what is expected
AWL,NGSL
north
«n» en the direction to the left of a person facing the rising sun
GSL,NGSL
not
«adv» en a word showing that something is denied or untrue
en She is not going.
GSL,NGSL
note
«v» en to talk about something already known
«n» en a word or words written to help a person remember; a short letter
GSL,NGSL
nothing
«n» en not anything; no thing
GSL,NGSL
now
«adv» en at this time; immediately
GSL,NGSL
nowhere
«adv» en not in, to or at any place
GSL,NGSL
nuclear
«adj» en of or about the energy produced by splitting atoms or bringing them together; of or about weapons that explode by using energy from atoms
AWL,NGSL
number
«n» en a word or sign used to show the order or amount of things
GSL,NGSL
obey
«v» en to act as one is ordered to act
GSL
object
«v» en to show that one does not like or approve; to protest
«n» en something not alive that can be seen or touched
GSL,NGSL
observe
«v» en to watch; to look at carefully
«v» en to celebrate or honor something
en They will observe the anniversary of the day she was born.
GSL,NGSL
occupy
«v» en to take and hold or to control by force
AWL,NGSL
ocean
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
of
«prep» en made from; belonging to; about; connected to; included among
GSL,NGSL
off
«adj» en away; at a distance
«adj» en condition when something is no longer operating or continuing; not on; not connected
GSL,NGSL
offensive
«n» en a military campaign of attack
«adj» en having to do with attacking
BSL
offer
«v» en to present or propose
«n» en the act of presenting or proposing; that which is presented or proposed
GSL,NGSL
office
«n» en a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointed
GSL,NGSL
officer
«n» en a person in the military who commands others; any person who is a member of a police force
GSL,NGSL
official
«n» en a person with power in an organization; a representative of an organization or government
«adj» en of or about an office; approved by the government or someone in power
GSL,NGSL
oil
«n» en a thick liquid that does not mix with water and that burns easily; a black liquid taken from the ground and used as fuel
GSL,NGSL
old
«adj» en not young or new; having lived or existed for many years
GSL,NGSL
on
«prep» en above and held up by; touching the upper surface of
en The book is on the table.
«prep» en supported by
en He is on his feet.
«prep» en about
en The report on the meeting is ready.
«prep» en at the time of
en He left on Wednesday.
GSL,NGSL
only
«adv» en being the single one or ones; no more than
en We have only two dollars.
GSL,NGSL
open
«v» en to start
en They opened talks.
«adj» en not closed; not secret
GSL,NGSL
operate
«v» en to do work or a job; to cut into the body for medical reasons
GSL,NGSL
opinion
«n» en a belief based on one's own ideas and thinking
GSL,NGSL
oppose
«v» en to be against; to fight against
GSL,NGSL
opposite
«adj» en different as possible; completely different from; exactly the other way
en North is the opposite direction from south.
GSL,NGSL
oppress
«v» en to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel force or power
or
«conj» en giving another of two choices; giving the last of several choices
GSL,NGSL
orbit
«v» en to travel in space around a planet or other object
«n» en the path or way an object travels in space around another object or planet
order
«v» en to give a command; to tell someone what to do
«n» en a command; the correct or normal way things are organized; a peaceful situation in which people obey laws
GSL,NGSL
organize
«v» en to put in order; to put together into a system
GSL,NGSL
other
«adj» en different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or more
en That man is short; the other is tall.
GSL,NGSL
oust
«v» en to force to leave; to remove by force
BSL
out
«adv» en away from the inside; opposite of in
GSL,NGSL
over
«prep» en above; covering; across; in or on every part of
en all over the world
GSL,NGSL
overthrow
«v» en to remove from power; to defeat or end by force
owe
«v» en to pay or have to repay (usually money) in return for something received
GSL,NGSL
own
«v» en to have or possess for oneself
GSL,NGSL
pain
«n» en a hurt or suffering somewhere in the body
GSL,NGSL
paint
«v» en to cover with a liquid color; to make a picture with liquid colors;
«n» en a colored liquid used to cover or protect a surface
GSL,NGSL
paper
«n» en a thin, flat material made from plants or cloth often used for writing
GSL,NGSL
parachute
«n» en a device that permits a person or thing to fall slowly from an airplane or helicopter to the ground
parade
«n» en a group of people and vehicles moving together to celebrate a special event or anniversary
TSL
pardon
«v» en to forgive for a crime and release from punishment
GSL,NAWL
parliament
«n» en a government lawmaking group
BSL
part
«n» en something less than the whole; not all of something
GSL,NGSL
partner
«n» en a person who takes part in some activity in common with another or others.
en The two men were business partners.
GSL,AWL,NGSL
party
«n» en a group of people working together for a political purpose; a group of people or friends gathered together for enjoyment
GSL,NGSL
pass
«v» en to go by or move around something; to move along; to cause or permit to go
GSL,NGSL
passenger
«n» en a person travelling by airplane, train, boat or car who is not the pilot or driver
GSL,NGSL
passport
«n» en a document permitting a person to travel to another country
BSL,TSL
past
«n» en the time gone by; the time before
«adj» en recent; immediately before; former
GSL,NGSL
path
«n» en a narrow way for walking; a way along which something moves
GSL,NGSL
patient
«n» en a person being treated by a doctor for a health problem
GSL,NGSL
pay
«v» en to give money for work done or for something bought
GSL,NGSL
peace
«n» en the condition of freedom from war, fighting or noise; rest; quiet
GSL,NGSL
people
«n» en any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or nation
en the American people
GSL,NGSL
percent
«n» en a part of every hundred
en Ten is ten percent of one hundred.
AWL,NGSL
perfect
«adj» en complete or correct in every way; completely right or good; without mistakes
GSL,NGSL
period
«n» en an amount of time within events, restrictions or conditions
AWL,NGSL
permanent
«adj» en never changing; lasting for a very long time or for all time
GSL,NGSL
permit
«v» en to let; to make possible
GSL,NGSL
persuade
«v» en to cause someone to do something by explaining or urging
en The police persuaded the criminal to surrender his weapon.
GSL,NGSL
physics
«n» en the study of motion, matter and energy
NAWL,BSL,TSL
picture
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
piece
«n» en a part of something larger
GSL,NGSL
pig
«n» en a farm animal used for its meat
GSL,NGSL
pilot
«n» en one who guides or flies an airplane or helicopter
NGSL
pipe
«n» en a long, round piece of material used to move liquid or gas
GSL,NGSL
place
«v» en to put something somewhere
«n» en an area or a part of an area; space where a person or thing is; any room, building, town or country
GSL,NGSL
plan
«v» en to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing something
en They plan to have a party.
«n» en an organized or developed idea or method
en The plan will not work.
GSL,NGSL
planet
«n» en a large object in space that orbits the sun
en Earth is a planet.
NGSL
plant
«v» en to put into the ground to grow
«n» en a living growth from the ground which gets its food from air, water and earth
GSL,NGSL
plastic
«n» en a material made from chemicals that can be formed and made into things
NGSL
play
«v» en to have fun; to not work
«v» en to take part in a sport
«v» en to make music on an instrument
«n» en a story acted in a theater
GSL,NGSL
please
«v» en to make one happy; to give enjoyment
GSL,NGSL
plenty
«n» en all that is needed; a large enough amount
GSL,NGSL
plot
«v» en to make secret plans
«n» en a secret plan to do something wrong or illegal
NGSL
poem
«n» en words and their sounds organized in a special way to express emotions
GSL,NGSL
point
«v» en to aim one's finger toward; to aim
«n» en the sharp end of something
GSL,NGSL
poison
«n» en a substance that can destroy life or damage health
GSL,BSL
police
«n» en a government agency responsible for guarding the public, keeping order, and making sure people obey the law; members of that agency
GSL,NGSL
policy
«n» en an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or business
AWL,NGSL
politics
«n» en the activities of government and of those who are in public office
GSL,NGSL
pollute
«v» en to release dangerous or unpleasant substances into the air, soil or water
TSL
poor
«n» en people with little or no money
«adj» en lacking money or goods; of bad quality
GSL,NGSL
popular
«adj» en liked by many people; generally approved by the public
GSL,NGSL
population
«n» en all the people in a place, city or country
GSL,NGSL
port
«n» en a city where ships load or unload goods; a place on a coast where ships can be safe from a storm
NGSL
position
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
possess
«v» en to have; to own; to control or be controlled by
GSL,NGSL
possible
«adj» en able to be done; can happen or is expected to happen
GSL,NGSL
postpone
«v» en to delay action until a later time
GSL,BSL,TSL
pour
«v» en to flow; to cause to flow
GSL,NGSL
poverty
«n» en the condition of being poor
GSL,NGSL
power
«n» en the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling force; force or energy used to do work
en Water power turns the wheel.
GSL,NGSL
praise
«v» en to say good things about; to approve
GSL,NGSL
pray
«v» en to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spirit
GSL,NGSL
predict
«v» en to say what one believes will happen in the future
en The weather scientist predicted a cold winter.
AWL,NGSL
pregnant
«adj» en carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to give birth to a baby
NGSL
present
«v» en to offer for consideration
en We will present our idea to the committee.
«n» en a gift
en I gave them a present for their anniversary.
«n» en now
en The present time is a good time.
«adj» en to be at a place
en I was present at school yesterday.
GSL,NGSL
president
«n» en the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of an organization
GSL,NGSL
press
«n» en newspapers, magazines and other publications
GSL,NGSL
pressure
«n» en the force produced when something is pushed down or against something else
GSL,NGSL
prevent
«v» en to keep or stop from going or happening
GSL,NGSL
price
«n» en the amount of money for which anything is bought, sold or offered for sale
GSL,NGSL
prison
«n» en a place where a person is kept as punishment for a crime
GSL,NGSL
private
«adj» en of or about a person or group that is secret; opposite public
GSL,NGSL
prize
«n» en something offered or won in a competition; something of value that one must work hard for to get
GSL,NGSL
probably
«adv» en a good chance of taking place; a little more than possible
NGSL
problem
«n» en a difficult question or situation with an unknown or unclear answer
GSL,NGSL
process
«n» en an operation or series of changes leading to a desired result
AWL,NGSL
produce
«v» en to make; to create; to cause something to be; to manufacture
GSL,NGSL
profession
«n» en a job that requires special training
GSL,NGSL
professor
«n» en a teacher at a college or university
NGSL
profit
«n» en money gained from a business activity after paying all costs of that activity
GSL,NGSL
program
«n» en a plan of action; the different events or parts of a meeting or show
GSL,NGSL
progress
«n» en movement forward or toward improvement or a goal
GSL,NGSL
project
«n» en a planned effort to do something
AWL,NGSL
promise
«v» en to say one will do something
«n» en a spoken or written agreement to do something
GSL,NGSL
propaganda
«n» en ideas or information used to influence opinions
property
«n» en anything owned by someone such as land, buildings or goods
GSL,NGSL
propose
«v» en to present or offer for consideration
GSL,NGSL
protect
«v» en to guard; to defend; to prevent from being harmed or damaged
GSL,NGSL
protest
«v» en to speak against; to object
NGSL
provide
«v» en to give something needed or wanted
GSL,NGSL
public
«adj» en of or about all the people in a community or country; opposite private
GSL,NGSL
publication
«n» en something that is published such as a book, newspaper or magazine
AWL,NGSL
publish
«v» en to make public something that is written; to include something in a book, newspaper or magazine
AWL,NAWL,BSL,TSL
pull
«v» en to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the force; opposite push
GSL,NGSL
pump
«v» en to force a gas or liquid up, into or through
GSL,NGSL
punish
«v» en to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegal
GSL,NAWL,BSL
purchase
«v» en to buy with money or with something of equal value
«n» en that which is bought
AWL,NGSL
pure
«adj» en free from anything that is different or that reduces value; clean
GSL,NGSL
purpose
«n» en the reason or desired effect for doing something; goal
GSL,NGSL
push
«v» en to use force to move something away from the person or thing using the force; opposite pull
GSL,NGSL
put
«v» en to place; to set in position
GSL,NGSL
quality
«n» en that which something is known to have or be
en An important quality of steel is its strength.
«n» en amount of value or excellence
en Their goods are of the highest quality.
GSL,NGSL
question
«v» en to ask; to express wonder or disbelief
«n» en a sentence or word used in asking for information
«n» en a problem; an issue to be discussed
GSL,NGSL
quiet
«adj» en with little or no noise; having little or no movement; calm
GSL,NGSL
race
«v» en 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
«n» en one of the major groups that humans can be divided into because of a common physical similarity, such as skin color
GSL,NGSL
radar
«n» en a device that uses radio signals to learn the position or speed of objects that may be too far away to be seen
NAWL
radiation
«n» en waves of energy from something that produces heat or light; energy from a nuclear substance, which can be dangerous
NAWL
radio
«n» en the system of sending and receiving signals or sounds through the air without wires
GSL,NGSL
raid
«v» en to make a sudden attack
«n» en a sudden attack carried out as an act of war, or for the purpose of seizing or stealing something
BSL
railroad
«n» en a company that operates such a road and its stations and equipment
GSL
rain
«n» en water falling from the sky
GSL,NGSL
raise
«v» en to lift up; to move to a higher position; to cause to grow; to increase
GSL,NGSL
rape
«v» en to carry out a sexual attack by force against a person
BSL
rare
«adj» en not common; not usual; not often
GSL,NGSL
rate
«n» en speed; a measure of how quickly or how often something happens; the price of any thing or service that is bought or sold
GSL,NGSL
reach
«v» en to put a hand toward; to arrive at; to come to
GSL,NGSL
react
«v» en to act as a result of or in answer to
AWL,NGSL
read
«v» en to look at and understand the meaning of written words or numbers
GSL,NGSL
ready
«adj» en prepared; completed; organized; willing
GSL,NGSL
real
«adj» en true; truly existing; not false
GSL,NGSL
realistic
«adj» en in agreement with the way things are
NAWL,BSL,TSL
reason
«n» en the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explains
GSL,NGSL
reasonable
«adj» en ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing to compromise
GSL,NGSL
rebel
«v» en to act against a government or power, often with force; to refuse to obey
«n» en one who opposes or fights against the government of his or her country
BSL
receive
«v» en to get or accept something given, offered or sent
GSL,NGSL
recession
«n» en a temporary reduction in economic activity, when industries produce less and many workers lose their jobs
BSL,TSL
recognize
«v» en to know or remember something or someone that was known, known about or seen before
«v» en to accept another nation as independent and establish diplomatic ties with its government
GSL,NGSL
record
«v» en 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
«n» en a writing that shows proof or facts about something
GSL,NGSL
recover
«v» en to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away
en The police recovered the stolen money
«v» en to return to normal health or normal conditions
en She is expected to recover from the operation.
AWL,NGSL
red
«adj» en having the color like that of blood
GSL,NGSL
reduce
«v» en to make less or smaller in number, size or amount; to cut
GSL,NGSL
refugee
«n» en a person who has been forced to flee because of unjust treatment, danger or war
NGSL
refuse
«v» en to reject; to not accept, give or do something
GSL,NGSL
register
«v» en to have one’s name officially placed on a list of people permitted to vote in an election or take part in an educational program
AWL,NGSL
regret
«n» en a feeling of sadness or sorrow about something that is done or that happens
GSL,NGSL
reject
«v» en to refuse to accept, use or believe
AWL,NGSL
relations
«n» en understandings or ties between nations; members of the same family; people connected by marriage or family ties
release
«v» en to free; to permit to go; to permit to be known or made public
AWL,NGSL
religion
«n» en a belief in, or the honoring of, a god or gods
GSL,NGSL
remain
«v» en to stay in a place after others leave; to stay the same
GSL,NGSL
remember
«v» en to think about the past; opposite forget
GSL,NGSL
remove
«v» en to take away or take off; to put an end to; to take out of a position or office
AWL,NGSL
repair
«n» en work done to fix something
GSL,NGSL
report
«v» en to tell about; to give the results of a study or investigation
«n» en the story about an event; the results of a study or investigation; a statement in which the facts may not be confirmed
GSL,NGSL
represent
«v» en to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as an example
GSL,NGSL
repress
«v» en to control or to restrict freedoms by force
require
«v» en to need or demand as necessary
AWL,NGSL
rescue
«v» en to free from danger or evil
GSL,NGSL
research
«n» en a careful study to discover correct information
AWL,NGSL
resign
«v» en to leave a position, job or office
GSL,NGSL
resist
«v» en to oppose; to fight to prevent
GSL,NGSL
resolution
«n» en an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually reached by voting
NGSL
resource
«n» en anything of value that can be used or sold
AWL,NGSL
respect
«v» en to feel or show honor to a person or thing
en All citizens should respect the law.
GSL,NGSL
responsible
«adj» en having a duty or job to do
en He is responsible for preparing the report.
«adj» en being the cause of
en They were responsible for the accident.
GSL,NGSL
rest
«v» en to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength
«n» en that which remains; the others
GSL,NGSL
restaurant
«n» en a place where people can buy and eat meals
GSL,NGSL
restrain
«v» en to keep controlled; to limit action by a person or group
AWL,BSL
restrict
«v» en to limit; to prevent from increasing or becoming larger
AWL,NGSL
result
«v» en to happen from a cause
«n» en that which follows or is produced by a cause; effect
GSL,NGSL
retire
«v» en to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health
GSL,NGSL
return
«v» en to go or come back
«v» en to bring, give, take or send back
GSL,NGSL
revolt
«v» en to protest violently; to fight for a change, especially of government
rich
«adj» en having much money or goods; having plenty of something
GSL,NGSL
ride
«v» en to sit on or in and be carried along; to travel by animal, wheeled vehicle, airplane or boat
GSL,NGSL
right
«n» en what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have
en It is their right to vote.
«adj» en agreeing with the facts; good; correct; opposite wrong
«adj» en on the side that is toward the east when one is facing north; opposite left
GSL,NGSL
riot
«v» en to act with many others in a violent way in a public place
«n» en a violent action by a large group of people
BSL
rise
«v» en to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standing
GSL,NGSL
risk
«n» en the chance of loss, damage or injury
GSL,NGSL
river
«n» en a large amount of water that flows across land into another river, a lake or an ocean
GSL,NGSL
road
«n» en a long piece of hard ground built between two places so people can walk, drive or ride easily from one place to the other
GSL,NGSL
rob
«v» en to take money or property secretly or by force; to steal
GSL
rock
«n» en a hard piece of mineral matter
GSL,NGSL
rocket
«n» en 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
BSL
roll
«v» en to turn over and over; to move like a ball
GSL,NGSL
room
«n» en a separate area within a building with its own walls
GSL,NGSL
root
«n» en the part of a plant that is under the ground and takes nutrients from the soil
GSL,NGSL
rope
«n» en a long, thick piece of material made from thinner pieces of material, used for tying
GSL,NAWL
rough
«adj» en not flat or smooth; having an uneven surface; violent; not made well
GSL,NGSL
round
«adj» en having the shape of a ball or circle
GSL,NGSL
rub
«v» en to move something over the surface of another thing
GSL,NAWL
rubber
«n» en a substance made from the liquid of trees with the same name, or a similar substance made from chemicals
GSL,TSL
ruin
«v» en to damage severely; to destroy
GSL,NGSL
rule
«v» en to govern or control; to decide
«n» en a statement or an order that says how something must be done
GSL,NGSL
run
«v» en to move quickly by steps faster than those used for walking
GSL,NGSL
rural
«adj» en describing areas away from cities which may include farms, small towns and unpopulated areas
NGSL
sabotage
«v» en to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation
en The rebels sabotaged the railroad.
sacrifice
«v» en to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea, goal or another person
GSL,BSL
safe
«adj» en away from harm or danger
GSL,NGSL
sail
«v» en to travel by boat or ship
GSL,NGSL
sailor
«n» en a person involved in sailing a boat or ship
GSL
salt
«n» en a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food
GSL,NGSL
same
«adj» en not different; not changed; like another or others
GSL,NGSL
sand
«n» en extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts
GSL,NGSL
satellite
«n» en a small object in space that moves around a larger object; an object placed in orbit around the earth
BSL,TSL
satisfy
«v» en to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded
GSL,NGSL
save
«v» en to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for future use
GSL,NGSL
say
«v» en to speak; to express in words
GSL,NGSL
school
«n» en a place for education; a place where people go to learn
GSL,NGSL
science
«n» en the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them
GSL,NGSL
sea
«n» en a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean
GSL,NGSL
season
«n» en one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter)
«n» en a period of time based on different weather conditions
en dry season, rainy season
«n» en a period during the year when something usually happens
en baseball season
GSL,NGSL
seat
«n» en a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there
en A seat in parliament.
GSL,NGSL
second
«adj» en the one that comes after the first
GSL,NGSL
secret
«n» en something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge
«adj» en hidden from others; known only to a few
GSL,NGSL
security
«n» en freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place
en Security was increased in the city.
NGSL
see
«v» en to know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know
GSL,NGSL
seed
«n» en the part of a plant from which new plants grow
GSL,NGSL
seek
«v» en to search for
en They are seeking a cure for cancer.
«v» en to try to get
en She is seeking election to public office.
«v» en to plan to do
en Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.
AWL,NGSL
seem
«v» en to appear to be
en She seems to be in good health.
GSL,NGSL
seize
«v» en to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest
GSL,BSL
self
«n» en all that which makes one person different from others
GSL,NGSL
sell
«v» en to give something in exchange for money
GSL,NGSL
Senate
«n» en the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries, such as in the United States Congress
send
«v» en to cause to go; to permit to go; to cause to be carried, taken or directed to or away from a place
GSL,NGSL
sense
«v» en to come to know about by feeling, believing or understanding
«n» en any of the abilities to see, hear, taste, smell or feel
GSL,NGSL
sentence
«v» en to declare the punishment for a crime
«n» en the punishment for a crime
GSL,NGSL
separate
«v» en to set or keep people, things or ideas away from or independent from others
«adj» en not together or connected; different
GSL,NGSL
series
«n» en a number of similar things or events that follow one after another in time, position or order
AWL,NGSL
serious
«adj» en important; needing careful consideration; dangerous
GSL,NGSL
serve
«v» en to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist or help
GSL,NGSL
service
«n» en an organization or system that provides something for the public
en Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes.
«n» en a job that an organization or business can do for money; military organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony
GSL,NGSL
set
«v» en to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit
GSL,NGSL
settle
«v» en to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem)
«v» en to make a home in a new place
GSL,NGSL
several
«pron» en three or more, but not many
GSL,NGSL
severe
«adj» en not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage
GSL,NGSL
sex
«n» en 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
AWL,NGSL
shake
«v» en to move or cause to move in short, quick movements
GSL,NGSL
shape
«n» en the form of something, especially how it looks
GSL,NGSL
share
«v» en to give part of something to another or others
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
sharp
«adj» en having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain
GSL,NGSL
she
«pron» en the girl or woman who is being spoken about
GSL,NGSL
sheep
«n» en a farm animal used for its meat and hair
GSL,NGSL
shell
«n» en a metal container that is fired from a large gun and explodes when it reaches its target
«n» en a hard outside cover
GSL,NGSL
shelter
«v» en to protect or give protection to
«n» en something that gives protection; a place of safety
GSL,NGSL
shine
«v» en to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright
GSL,NGSL
shock
«v» en to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear
«n» en something that greatly affects the mind or emotions
«n» en a powerful shake, as from an earthquake
GSL,NGSL
shoe
«n» en a covering for the foot
GSL,NGSL
shoot
«v» en to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun
GSL,NGSL
short
«adj» en lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall
GSL,NGSL
should
«v» en used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility, probability or that something is believed to be a good idea
en We should study.
en The talks should begin soon.
en Criminals should be punished.
GSL,NGSL
show
«v» en to make something be seen; to make known
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
shrink
«v» en to make or become less in size, weight or value
BSL
sick
«adj» en suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health
GSL,NGSL
sickness
«n» en the condition of being in bad health
side
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
sign
«v» en to write one's name
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
signal
«v» en to send a message by signs
«n» en an action or movement that sends a message
GSL,NGSL
silence
«v» en to make quiet; to stop from speaking or making noise
«n» en a lack of noise or sound
GSL,NGSL
similar
«adj» en like something else but not exactly the same
AWL,NGSL
simple
«adj» en easy to understand or do; not difficult or complex
GSL,NGSL
since
«prep» en from a time in the past until now
en I have known her since we went to school together.
GSL,NGSL
sing
«v» en to make music sounds with the voice
GSL,NGSL
sink
«v» en to go down into water or other liquid
GSL,NGSL
sister
«n» en a female with the same father or mother as another person
GSL,NGSL
sit
«v» en to rest on the lower part of the body without the support of the legs; to become seated
GSL,NGSL
situation
«n» en the way things are during a period of time
GSL,NGSL
size
«n» en the space occupied by something; how long, wide or high something is
GSL,NGSL
skeleton
«n» en all the bones of a human or other animal together in their normal positions
skill
«n» en the ability gained from training or experience
GSL,NGSL
skin
«n» en the outer covering of humans and most animals
GSL,NGSL
sky
«n» en the space above the earth
GSL,NGSL
slave
«n» en a person owned or controlled by another
GSL,NGSL
sleep
«v» en to rest the body and mind with the eyes closed
GSL,NGSL
slide
«v» en to move smoothly over a surface
GSL,NGSL
slow
«v» en to reduce the speed of
«adj» en not fast in moving, talking or other activities
GSL,NGSL
small
«adj» en little in size or amount; few in number; not important; opposite large
GSL,NGSL
smash
«v» en to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move with force
smell
«v» en to sense through the nose
«n» en something sensed by the nose
en the smell of food cooking
GSL,NGSL
smoke
«v» en to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and breathing in the smoke
«n» en that which can be seen rising into the air like a cloud from something burning
GSL,NGSL
smooth
«adj» en having a level surface; opposite rough
GSL,NGSL
snow
«n» en soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold
GSL,NGSL
so
«adv» en in such a way that
en He held the flag so all could see it.
«adv» en also; too
en She left early, and so did we.
«adv» en very
en I am so sick.
«conj» en as a result
en They were sick, so they could not come.
«conj» en in order that; for the purpose of
en Come early so we can discuss the plans.
GSL,NGSL
social
«adj» en of or about people or a group
GSL,NGSL
soft
«adj» en not hard; easily shaped; pleasing to touch; not loud
GSL,NGSL
soil
«n» en earth in which plants grow
GSL,NGSL
solid
«adj» en having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas
GSL,NGSL
solve
«v» en to find an answer; to settle
GSL,NGSL
some
«pron» en of an amount or number or part not stated; not all
GSL,NGSL
soon
«adv» en not long after the present time; quickly
GSL,NGSL
sort
«n» en any group of people or things that are the same or are similar in some way; a kind of something
GSL,NGSL
sound
«n» en fast-moving waves of energy that affect the ear and result in hearing; that which is heard
GSL,NGSL
south
«n» en the direction to the right of a person facing the rising sun
GSL,NGSL
space
«n» en the area outside the earth's atmosphere where the sun, moon, planets and stars are; the area between or inside things
GSL,NGSL
speak
«v» en 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
GSL,NGSL
special
«adj» en of a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or more important than others of the same kind
GSL,NGSL
speech
«n» en a talk given to a group of people
GSL,NGSL
speed
«v» en to make something go or move faster
«n» en the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done
GSL,NGSL
spend
«v» en to give as payment; to use
en He spends much time studying.
GSL,NGSL
spill
«v» en to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident
GSL,BSL,TSL
spirit
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
split
«v» en to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts
GSL,NGSL
sport
«n» en any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill
GSL,NGSL
spread
«v» en to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known
GSL,NGSL
spring
«n» en the time of the year between winter and summer
GSL,NGSL
spy
«v» en to steal or get information secretly
«n» en one who watches others secretly; a person employed by a government to get secret information about another country
BSL
square
«n» en a flat shape having four equal sides
GSL,NGSL
stab
«v» en to cut or push into or through with a pointed weapon
stand
«v» en to move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place
GSL,NGSL
star
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
start
«v» en to begin; to make something begin
GSL,NGSL
starve
«v» en to suffer or die from a lack of food
state
«v» en to say; to declare
«n» en a political part of a nation
GSL,NGSL
station
«n» en a place of special work or purpose
en a police station
«n» en a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts
GSL,NGSL
statue
«n» en a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal
TSL
stay
«v» en to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time
en They stayed in New York for two years.
GSL,NGSL
steal
«v» en to take without permission or paying
NGSL
steam
«n» en the gas that comes from hot water
GSL,BSL
steel
«n» en iron made harder and stronger by mixing it with other substances
GSL,NGSL
step
«v» en to move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position
«n» en the act of stepping; one of a series of actions designed to reach a goal
GSL,NGSL
stick
«v» en 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
en Something is making the door stick.
«n» en a thin piece of wood
GSL,NGSL
still
«adv» en not moving
en The man was standing still.
«adv» en until the present or a stated time
en Was he still there?
«adv» en even so; although
en The job was difficult, but she still wanted to do it.
GSL,NGSL
stop
«v» en to prevent any more movement or action; to come or bring to an end
GSL,NGSL
store
«v» en to keep or put away for future use
«n» en a place where people buy things
GSL,NGSL
storm
«n» en violent weather, including strong winds and rain or snow
GSL,NGSL
story
«n» en the telling or writing of an event, either real or imagined
GSL,NGSL
stove
«n» en a heating device used for cooking
GSL
straight
«adj» en continuing in one direction without turns
GSL,NGSL
strange
«adj» en unusual; not normal; not known
GSL,NGSL
street
«n» en a road in a city, town or village
GSL,NGSL
stretch
«v» en to extend for a distance; to pull on to make longer or wider
GSL,NGSL
strike
«v» en to hit with force; to stop work as a way to seek better conditions, more pay or to make other demands
GSL,NGSL
strong
«adj» en having much power; not easily broken, damaged or destroyed
GSL,NGSL
structure
«n» en the way something is built, made or organized; a system that is formed or organized in a special way; a building
AWL,NGSL
struggle
«v» en to try with much effort; to fight with
«n» en a great effort; a fight
GSL,NGSL
study
«v» en to make an effort to gain knowledge by using the mind; to examine carefully
GSL,NGSL
stupid
«adj» en not able to learn much; not intelligent
GSL,NGSL
subject
«n» en the person or thing being discussed, studied or written about
GSL,NGSL
substance
«n» en the material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas)
GSL,NGSL
substitute
«v» en to put or use in place of another
«n» en a person or thing put or used in place of another
AWL,NGSL
subversion
«n» en an attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government, usually secretly
succeed
«v» en to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result
GSL,NGSL
such
«adj» en of this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to
GSL,NGSL
sudden
«adj» en not expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or without preparation
GSL,NGSL
suffer
«v» en to feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or sadness
GSL,NGSL
sugar
«n» en a sweet substance made from liquids taken from plants
GSL,NGSL
suggest
«v» en to offer or propose something to think about or consider
GSL,NGSL
suicide
«n» en the act of killing oneself
NAWL,BSL
summer
«n» en the warmest time of the year, between spring and autumn
GSL,NGSL
sun
«n» en the huge star in the sky that provides heat and light to earth
GSL,NGSL
supervise
«v» en to direct and observe the work of others
BSL,TSL
supply
«v» en to give; to provide
«n» en the amount of something that can be given or sold to others
GSL,NGSL
support
«v» en to carry the weight of; to hold up or in position; to agree with others and help them reach a goal; to approve
GSL,NGSL
suppose
«v» en to believe, think or imagine
en I suppose you are right.
«v» en to expect
en It is supposed to rain tonight.
GSL,NGSL
suppress
«v» en to put down or to keep down by force; to prevent information from being known publicly
BSL
sure
«adj» en very probable; with good reason to believe; true without question
GSL,NGSL
surface
«n» en the outer side or top of something
en The rocket landed on the surface of the moon.
GSL,NGSL
surplus
«n» en an amount that is more than is needed; extra;
en That country has a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.
NAWL,BSL
surprise
«v» en to cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected
«n» en something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected
GSL,NGSL
surrender
«v» en to give control of oneself or one's property to another or others; to stop fighting and admit defeat
BSL
surround
«v» en to form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or something
GSL,NGSL
survive
«v» en to remain alive during or after a dangerous situation
AWL,NGSL
suspect
«v» en to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal
«n» en a person believed to be guilty
GSL,NGSL
suspend
«v» en to cause to stop for a period of time
AWL,NGSL
swallow
«v» en to take into the stomach through the mouth
GSL
swear in
«v» en to put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office
en The chief justice will swear in the president.
sweet
«adj» en tasting pleasant, like sugar
GSL,NGSL
swim
«v» en to move through water by making motions with the arms and legs
GSL,NGSL
sympathy
«n» en a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness
GSL,BSL
system
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
take
«v» en 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
en The president takes office tomorrow.
GSL,NGSL
talk
«v» en to express thoughts in spoken words
«n» en a meeting for discussion
GSL,NGSL
tall
«adj» en higher than others; opposite short
GSL,NGSL
tank
«n» en a large container for holding liquids; a heavy military vehicle with guns
NGSL
target
«n» en any person or object aimed at or fired at
AWL,NGSL
taste
«v» en to sense through the mouth
en The fruit tastes sweet.
GSL,NGSL
tax
«n» en the money a person or business must pay to the government so the government can provide services
GSL,NGSL
tea
«n» en a drink made from the plant of the same name
GSL,NGSL
teach
«v» en to show how to do something; to provide knowledge; to cause to understand
GSL,NGSL
team
«n» en a group organized for some purpose, often for sports
AWL,NGSL
tear
«v» en to pull apart, often by force
GSL,NGSL
technical
«adj» en involving machines, processes and materials in industry, transportation and communications; of or about a very special kind of subject or thing
en You need technical knowledge to understand how this system works.
AWL,NGSL
technology
«n» en the use of scientific knowledge and methods to produce goods and services
AWL,NGSL
telephone
«n» en a device or system for sending sounds, especially the voice, over distances
GSL,NGSL
telescope
«n» en a device for making objects that are far away appear closer and larger
television
«n» en 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
NGSL
tell
«v» en to give information; to make known by speaking; to order; to command
GSL,NGSL
temperature
«n» en the measurement of heat and cold
GSL,NGSL
temporary
«adj» en lasting only a short time
AWL,NGSL
tense
«adj» en having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm
AWL,NAWL
term
«n» en a limited period of time during which someone does a job or carries out a responsibility
en He served two terms in Congress.
«n» en the conditions of an agreement that have been accepted by those involved in it
GSL,NGSL
terrible
«adj» en very bad; causing terror or fear
GSL,NGSL
terror
«n» en extreme fear; that which causes great fear
BSL
terrorist
«n» en a person who carries out acts of extreme violence as a protest or a way to influence a government
NGSL
test
«v» en to attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing
en The scientists will test the new engine soon.
«n» en a group of questions or problems used to find out a person's knowledge
en The students did well on the language test.
GSL,NGSL
than
«prep» en connecting word used to link things that may be similar, but are not equal
en My sister is taller than I am.
GSL,NGSL
thank
«v» en to say that one has a good feeling toward another because that person did something kind
en I want to thank you for helping me.
GSL,NGSL
that
«adv» en showing the person, place or thing being spoken about
en That man is a soldier.
«pron» en the person, place or thing being spoken about
en The building that I saw was very large.
GSL,NGSL
the
«pron» en 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
GSL,NGSL
theater
«n» en a place where movies are shown or plays are performed
GSL,NGSL
them
«pron» en other people being spoken about
then
«adv» en at that time; existing; and so
GSL,NGSL
theory
«n» en a possible explanation of why something exists or how something happens using experiments or ideas, but which is not yet proven
en Other scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs.
AWL,NGSL
there
«adv» en in that place or position; to or toward that place
GSL,NGSL
these
«pron» en of or about the people, places or things nearby that have been spoken about already
GSL
they
«pron» en those ones being spoken about
GSL,NGSL
thick
«adj» en having a large distance between two opposite surfaces
en The wall is two meters thick.
«adj» en having many parts close together
en The forest is very thick.
«adj» en almost solid, such as a liquid that does not flow easily
GSL,NGSL
thin
«adj» en having a small distance between two opposite surfaces; not wide
GSL,NGSL
think
«v» en to produce thoughts; to form ideas in the mind; to consider; to believe
GSL,NGSL
third
«adj» en coming after two others
this
«pron» en of or about the person, place or thing nearby that has been spoken about already
GSL,NGSL
threaten
«v» en to warn that one will do harm or cause damage
GSL,NGSL
through
«prep» en in at one end and out at the other; from front to back; from top to bottom; with the help of; by
GSL,NGSL
throw
«v» en to cause to go through the air by a movement of the arm
GSL,NGSL
tie
«v» en to join or hold together with some material
«n» en anything that joins or unites; links or connections
en The two nations have strong trade ties.
GSL,NGSL
time
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
tired
«adj» en having less strength because of work or exercise; needing sleep or rest
to
«prep» en showing the direction of an action; showing the person or place toward which an action is directed; showing a goal or purpose
GSL,NGSL
together
«adv» en in one group; at the same time or place; in cooperation
GSL,NGSL
too
«adv» en also; as well as
«adv» en more than is necessary
GSL,NGSL
top
«n» en the upper edge or surface; the highest part; the cover of something
GSL,NGSL
torture
«v» en to cause severe pain
«n» en the act of causing severe pain in order to harm, to punish or to get information from
BSL
touch
«v» en to put the hand or fingers on
GSL,NGSL
toward
«prep» en in the direction of; leading to
GSL,NGSL
town
«n» en a center where people live, larger than a village but not as large as a city
GSL,NGSL
trade
«v» en to buy and sell or exchange products or services
«n» en the activity of buying, selling or exchanging products or services
GSL,NGSL
tradition
«n» en a ceremony, activity or belief that has existed for a long time
AWL,NGSL
traffic
«n» en the movement of people, vehicles or ships along a street, road or waterway
NGSL
tragic
«adj» en extremely sad; terrible
train
«v» en to teach or learn how to do something; to prepare for an activity
«n» en an engine and the cars connected to it that move along a railroad
GSL,NGSL
transport
«v» en to move goods or people from one place to another
AWL,NGSL
transportation
«n» en the act or business of moving goods or people
NGSL
trap
«v» en to catch or be caught by being tricked; to be unable to move or escape
«n» en a device used to catch animals
GSL,NGSL
travel
«v» en to go from one place to another, usually for a long distance
GSL,NGSL
treason
«n» en the act of fighting against one's own country or of helping its enemies
treasure
«n» en a large collection of money, jewels or other things of great value
GSL
treat
«v» en to deal with; to act toward in a special way; to try to cure
GSL,NGSL
treatment
«n» en the act of treating; the use of medicine to try to cure or make better
NGSL
treaty
«n» en a written agreement between two or more nations
NAWL,BSL
tree
«n» en a very tall plant that is mostly wood, except for its leaves
GSL,NGSL
trial
«n» en an examination in a court of a question or dispute to decide if a charge is true
GSL,NGSL
tribe
«n» en a group of families ruled by a common chief or leader
GSL,NAWL,BSL
trick
«v» en to cheat; to fool a person so as to get something or make him or her do something
GSL,NGSL
trip
«n» en a movement from one place to another, usually a long distance
GSL,NGSL
troops
«n» en a number of soldiers in a large controlled group
trouble
«n» en that which causes concern, fear, difficulty or problems
GSL,NGSL
truce
«n» en a temporary halt in fighting agreed to by all sides involved
truck
«n» en a heavy vehicle used to carry goods
NGSL
trust
«v» en to believe that someone is honest and will not cause harm
GSL,NGSL
try
«v» en to take court action against a person to decide if he or she is guilty or innocent of a crime
GSL,NGSL
tube
«n» en a long, round structure through which liquids or gases can flow; a long, thin container in which they can be kept
GSL,NGSL
turn
«v» en to change direction; to move into a different position; to change color, form or shape
GSL,NGSL
under
«prep» en below; below the surface of; less than; as called for by a law, agreement or system
en The river flows under the bridge.
en Such action is not permitted under the law.
GSL,NGSL
understand
«v» en to know what is meant; to have knowledge of
GSL,NGSL
universe
«n» en all of space, including planets and stars
GSL,NGSL
university
«n» en a place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations
GSL,NGSL
unless
«conj» en except if it happens; on condition that
en I will not go, unless the rain stops.
GSL,NGSL
up
«adv» en to, in or at a higher position or value
GSL,NGSL
urge
«v» en to advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do something
GSL,NGSL
urgent
«adj» en needing an immediate decision or action
GSL,BSL,TSL
us
«pron» en the form of the word "we" used after a preposition
en He said he would write to us.
«pron» en or used as an object of a verb
en They saw us yesterday.
use
«v» en to employ for a purpose; to put into action
GSL,NGSL
usual
«adj» en as is normal or common; as is most often done, seen or heard
GSL,NGSL
vacation
«n» en a holiday; a period of time for travel, pleasure or rest, especially one with pay given to an employee
BSL,TSL
vaccine
«n» en a substance containing killed or weakened organisms given to a person or animal to produce protection against a disease
BSL
valley
«n» en a long area of land between higher areas of land
GSL,NGSL
value
«n» en the quality of being useful, important or desired; the amount of money that could be received if something is sold
GSL,NGSL
vegetable
«n» en a plant grown for food
NGSL
vehicle
«n» en anything on or in which a person or thing can travel or be transported, especially anything on wheels; a car or truck
AWL,NGSL
version
«n» en the form of something with different details than earlier or later forms
AWL,NGSL
veto
«v» en to reject or refuse to approve
BSL
victim
«n» en someone or something that is injured, killed or made to suffer; someone who is tricked
NGSL
victory
«n» en a success in a fight or competition
GSL,NGSL
video
«n» en a method of recording images and sound without a traditional film camera to be shown on a television, computer or other device
NGSL
violate
«v» en to fail to obey or honor; to break (an agreement)
AWL,BSL,TSL
violence
«n» en the use of force to cause injury, death or damage
GSL,NGSL
visa
«n» en the official permission given to a person to enter a country where he or she is not a citizen
BSL,TSL
visit
«v» en to go to or come to a place for a short time for friendly or business reasons
GSL,NGSL
voice
«n» en the sound made by creatures, especially humans, for speaking
GSL,NGSL
volcano
«n» en a hill or mountain around a hole in the earth's surface that can explode, sending hot, melted rock and ash into the air
volunteer
«n» en a person who chooses to do something without being asked, usually without being paid
NGSL
vote
«v» en to choose a candidate in an election
«n» en a choice or decision expressed by the voice, by hand or by writing
GSL,NGSL
wages
«n» en money received for work done
wait
«v» en to delay acting; to postpone
GSL,NGSL
walk
«v» en to move by putting one foot in front of the other
GSL,NGSL
wall
«n» en the side of a room or building formed by wood, stone or other material; a structure sometimes used to separate areas of land
GSL,NGSL
want
«v» en to desire; to wish for; to need
GSL,NGSL
war
«n» en fighting between nations, or groups in a nation, using weapons
GSL,NGSL
warm
«adj» en almost hot; having or feeling some heat
GSL,NGSL
warn
«v» en to tell of possible danger; to advise or inform about something bad that may happen
GSL,NGSL
wash
«v» en to make clean, usually with water
GSL,NGSL
waste
«v» en to spend or use without need or care; to make bad use of
«n» en 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
GSL,NGSL
watch
«v» en to look at; to observe closely; to look and wait for
GSL,NGSL
water
«n» en the liquid that falls from the sky as rain or is found in lakes, rivers and oceans
GSL,NGSL
wave
«v» en 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
«n» en a large mass of water that forms and moves on the surface of a lake or ocean
GSL,NGSL
way
«n» en a path on land or sea or in the air; how something is done; method
GSL,NGSL
we
«pron» en two or more people, including the speaker or writer
en He and I will go together, and we will return together.
GSL,NGSL
weak
«adj» en having little power; easily broken, damaged or destroyed; opposite strong
GSL,NGSL
wealth
«n» en a large amount of possessions, money or other things of value
GSL,NGSL
weapon
«n» en anything used to cause injury or to kill during an attack, fight or war
GSL,NGSL
wear
«v» en to have on the body, as clothes
GSL,NGSL
weather
«n» en the condition of the atmosphere resulting from sun, wind, rain, heat or cold
GSL,NGSL
Web site
«n» en a collection of information prepared by a person or organization on the World Wide Web of the Internet
week
«n» en a period of time equal to seven days
GSL,NGSL
weigh
«v» en to measure how heavy someone or something is
GSL,NGSL
welcome
«v» en to express happiness or pleasure when someone arrives or something develops
GSL,NGSL
well
«n» en a hole in the ground where water, gas or oil can be found
«adj» en in a way that is good or pleasing; in good health
GSL,NGSL
west
«n» en the direction in which the sun goes down
GSL,NGSL
wet
«adj» en covered with water or other liquid; not dry
GSL,NGSL
what
«pron» en used to ask about something or to ask for information about something
en What is this?
«adj» en which or which kind
en He wants to know what you would like to drink.
GSL,NGSL
wheat
«n» en a grain used to make bread; the plant that produces the grain
GSL,NAWL,BSL
wheel
«n» en a round structure that turns around a center
GSL,NGSL
when
«adv» en at what time; at any time
en When will she come home?
«conj» en during or at the time
en I studied hard when I was in school.
GSL,NGSL
where
«adv» en at, to or in what place
en Where is his house?
en The house where he lives is in the old part of the city.
«conj» en at, to or in what place
GSL,NGSL
whether
«conj» en if it be the case or fact that
en He did not know whether he was right or wrong.
GSL,NGSL
which
«pron» en used to ask about what one or what ones of a group of things or people
en Which program do you like best?
en Which students will take the test?
GSL,NGSL
while
«n» en a space of time
en Please come to my house for a while.
«conj» en at or during the same time
en It may not be a good idea to eat while you are running.
GSL,NGSL
white
«adj» en having the color like that of milk or snow
GSL,NGSL
who
«pron» en what or which person or persons that
en Who wants to go?
«pron» en the person or persons
en They are the ones who want to go.
GSL,NGSL
whole
«adj» en the complete amount; all together; not divided; not cut into pieces
GSL,NGSL
why
«adj» en for what cause or reason
en Why did she do it?
«conj» en the reason for which
en I do not know why she did it.
GSL,NGSL
wide
«adj» en having a great distance from one side to the other; not limited
GSL,NGSL
wife
«n» en a woman who is married
GSL,NGSL
wild
«adj» en living and growing in natural conditions and not organized or supervised by humans
«adj» en angry; uncontrolled
GSL,NGSL
will
«v» en a word used with action words to show future action
en They will hold talks tomorrow.
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willing
«adj» en being ready or having a desire to
en They are willing to talk about the problem.
win
«v» en to gain a victory; to defeat another or others in a competition, election or battle
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wind
«n» en a strong movement of air
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window
«n» en an opening in a wall to let in light and air, usually filled with glass
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winter
«n» en the coldest time of year, between autumn and spring
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wire
«n» en a long, thin piece of metal used to hang objects or to carry electricity or electronic communications from one place to another
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wise
«adj» en having much knowledge and understanding
«adj» en able to use knowledge and understanding to make good or correct decisions
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wish
«v» en to want; to express a desire for
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with
«prep» en along or by the side of; together; using
en He fixed it with a tool.
«prep» en having
en the house with the red door
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withdraw
«v» en to take or move out, away or back; to remove
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without
«prep» en with no; not having or using; free from; not doing
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witness
«n» en a person who saw and can tell about an action or event, sometimes in a court of law
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wonder
«v» en to ask oneself; to question
en She wonders if it is true.
«n» en a feeling of surprise
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wonderful
«adj» en causing wonder; especially good
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wood
«n» en the solid material of which trees are made
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word
«n» en one or more connected sounds that form a single part of a language
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work
«v» en to use physical or mental effort to make or do something
«n» en the effort used to make or to do something; that which needs effort; the job one does to earn money
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world
«n» en the earth; the people who live on the earth
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worry
«v» en to be concerned; to continue thinking that something, possibly bad, can happen
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worth
«n» en value measured in money
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wound
«v» en to injure; to hurt; to cause physical damage to a person or animal;
«n» en an injury to the body of a human or animal in which the skin is usually cut or broken
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wreck
«v» en to damage greatly; to destroy
«n» en anything that has been badly damaged or broken
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wreckage
«n» en what remains of something severely damaged or destroyed
write
«v» en to use an instrument to make words appear on a surface, such as paper
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wrong
«adj» en not correct; bad; not legal; opposite right
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year
«n» en a period of time equal to twelve months
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yellow
«adj» en having the color like that of gold or the sun
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yes
«adv» en used to express agreement or to permit
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yet
«adv» en at some time before now
en Have they arrived yet?
«adv» en now; at this time
en I cannot tell you about it yet.
«conj» en however
en The sun was shining, yet it was cold.
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you
«pron» en the person or persons being spoken to
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young
«adj» en in the early years of life; not old
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zero
«n» en the number meaning none or nothing
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zoo
«n» en a place where animals are kept for the public to look at and study
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dis-
«prefix» en not (dishonest, disobey)
pro-
«prefix» en for, supporting (pro-labor, pro-government)
re-
«prefix» en to do again (reorganize, reunite)
self-
«prefix» en used to show that the person or group acting is the one affected by the action, or to show that the action is done only by its own effort or power (self-declared, self-appointed)
un-
«prefix» en not (unusual, unhappy)
carry out
«phr.v» en to do; to put into effect
en Please carry out the plan.
pass a bill
«phr.v» en approve
en Congress is expected to pass a bill to cut taxes.
take steps
«phr.v» en to start to do something
en The government will take steps to halt inflation.
atom
«n» scien a very small part of all things; the smallest part of an element that can join with parts of other elements
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bacteria
«n» scien living things that are one cell and can be seen only through a microscope; some cause disease
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cell
«n» scien a small mass of living material that is part of all plants and animals
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chromosome
«n» scien a line of genes; most human cells contain 46 chromosomes
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compound
«n» scien a substance containing two or more elements
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electron
«n» scien a small part of an atom that has an electrical force
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element
«n» scien one of more than 100 substances known to science that cannot be separated into other substances
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enzyme
«n» scien a special kind of protein; it produces changes in other substances without being changed itself
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fission
«n» scien a splitting; in atomic fission, the nucleus of an atom is split to produce nuclear energy
fusion
«n» scien a joining together; in atomic fusion, atomic particles are joined together to produce nuclear energy
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genes
«n» scien parts of cells that control the growth and development of living things; genes from the mother and father are passed to the child; genes contain nucleic acid
genetic engineering
«n» scien the science of changing the genes of a living organism
gravity
«n» scien the force that pulls things toward the center of the earth
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image
«n» scien a reproduction of the appearance of a person or thing
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laser
«n» scien an instrument that makes a thin, powerful light
BSL
magnet
«n» scien a piece of iron or other material that has a pulling force; this pulling force is called magnetism
molecule
«n» scien the smallest amount of a chemical substance that can exist
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nerve
«n» scien a thin piece of tissue that sends information through the body to and from the brain
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nucleus
«n» scien the center part of an atom or cell
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nucleic acid
«n» scien a molecule that holds the genetic information necessary for life; there are two kinds of nucleic acid: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid)
nutrient
«n» scien a food or substance that makes plants, humans or animals grow
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organ
«n» scien a part of the body that has a special purpose, such as the heart or brain
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organism
«n» scien a living thing, often so small it can be seen only through a microscope
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particle
«n» scien a very small piece of matter
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proteins
«n» scien substances responsible for the growth of tissue and for fixing damaged tissue
robot
«n» scien a machine that moves and performs tasks
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tissue
«n» scien living material; a group of cells that are similar in appearance and do the same thing
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virus
«n» scien a kind of organism that causes disease
NGSL
x-rays
«n» scien a kind of radiation that can pass through most solid materials, often used in medicine
heart
«n» bodyen pumps blood through the body
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intestines
«n» bodyen tubes through which food passes after it is broken down in the stomach; part of the intestines also remove solid wastes from the body
kidney
«n» bodyen cleans liquid wastes from the body
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liver
«n» bodyen makes some proteins and enzymes; removes poisons from the blood
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lung
«n» bodyen takes in and expels air from the body
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prostate
«n» bodyen a part of the male reproductive system
stomach
«n» bodyen breaks down food for the body to use
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uterus
«n» bodyen a part of the female reproductive system where a fetus develops
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