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1 the Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
2 and Used to join two words, phrases, or ideas that go together.
3 for Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
4 you The person or people being spoken or written to.
5 Was A rare surname or initialism found in some records, not a common personal or place name.
6 are A metric unit of area equal to 100 square metres, rarely used today.
7 not A word used to make a statement, verb, or phrase negative.
8 but Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
9 all Every one of; the whole amount, quantity, or extent of.
10 his Belonging to or associated with him.
11 one The number 1; the first positive whole number.
12 can To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
13 out Away from the inside, a home, or a central point.
14 who Used to ask about the identity of a person or people.
15 her Belonging to her — used before a noun to show something is owned by or associated with a particular woman, gir...
16 get To come to have or receive something; to obtain.
17 new Made, created, or introduced recently.
18 she Used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned.
19 its Belonging to it.
20 how By what means, method, or manner.
21 now At this present moment.
22 our Belonging to or associated with the speaker and at least one other person.
23 see To perceive something with the eyes.
24 two The number after one; the quantity written as 2.
25 him The object form of "he" — used for a male person or animal already mentioned.
26 any Used to refer to one or some of a thing, without specifying which, especially in questions and negatives.
27 may Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
28 way A road, path, or route from one place to another.
29 too Also; in addition.
30 day The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
31 off Away from a place, position, or reference point.
32 why For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
33 got Past tense and past participle of "get" — to have received, obtained, or acquired something.
34 say To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
35 man An adult male human being.
36 use To employ something for a particular purpose.
37 old Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
38 own Belonging to a particular person; used to stress possession.
39 end The final point of something in space or time.
40 god A supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature or human affairs.
41 put To move something into a particular place or position.
42 big Large in size, amount, or extent.
43 set To put something in a particular place or position.
44 let To allow someone or something to do a particular thing, or to happen without stopping it.
45 few A small number of; not many.
46 lot A large amount or number of something.
47 yet Up until now; so far — often used in questions and negative statements.
48 bad Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
49 top The highest point or part of something.
50 far Distant in space or time.
51 law The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
52 men The plural of "man" — adult male humans, or (in older or formal usage) people in general.
53 war Large-scale armed conflict between countries, groups, or factions.
54 yes Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
55 run To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
56 try To make an attempt at doing something.
57 job A paid position of regular employment.
58 per For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
59 car A road vehicle with an engine, wheels, and seats, used to carry a small number of people.
60 air The mixture of gases that makes up Earth's atmosphere, which we breathe.
61 act To do something; to take action.
62 ago Used after a period of time to mean "before now."
63 guy A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
64 saw A hand or power tool with a toothed or abrasive blade, used for cutting hard materials like wood or metal.
65 ask To put a question to someone, or to request information.
66 pay To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
67 due Owed, or expected to arrive or happen at a particular time.
68 hit To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
69 win To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.
70 age The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
71 low Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
72 red Having the color of blood, ripe strawberries, or a stop light.
73 son A person's male child.
74 bit A small piece or amount of something.
75 non A non-Muslim citizen, chiefly in historical or legal contexts.
76 six The number after five and before seven; 6.
77 art Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
78 buy To get something by paying money for it.
79 fun Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time.
80 cut To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
81 boy A male child or young man.
82 hey An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
83 sex The biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
84 won Past tense and past participle of win.
85 die To stop living; to reach the end of life.
86 eat To take food into the mouth and swallow it.
87 key A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
88 sea The continuous body of salt water covering most of the Earth's surface, or a named part of it.
89 led Guided, directed, or under someone else's control.
90 met Past tense and past participle of meet: encountered someone or something, or came together.
91 tax Money that a government requires people or businesses to pay, used to fund public services.
92 cup A small open container, usually with a handle, used for drinking.
93 hot Having or giving off a high temperature.
94 mom Mother (chiefly North American usage).
95 oil A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
96 add To combine numbers or amounts to get a total.
97 ten The number after nine and before eleven, written as 10.
98 bed A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on.
99 dog A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
100 sir A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
101 ice Water that has frozen solid.
102 eye The organ of sight in humans and animals.
103 via By way of; passing through a particular place on the way somewhere else.
104 box A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
105 sun The star at the centre of our solar system, which gives Earth light and heat.
106 gas A state of matter, like air, that has no fixed shape or volume and spreads to fill its container.
107 wow Used to express surprise, excitement, or admiration.
108 kid A child or young person; informally, anyone's son or daughter regardless of their age.
109 pre Before a particular event or point in time (informal shorthand).
110 bar A place that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises, or the counter inside it.
111 dad A father; an informal, affectionate word for one's male parent.
112 gun A weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery...
113 san Informal short form of sanatorium.
114 sit To be resting with your body upright, supported by your bottom, rather than standing or lying down.
115 ran Past tense of "run": moved on foot at a pace faster than walking.
116 nor Used to link a second negative statement to a first, meaning "and not."
117 fan A device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.
118 fit Physically healthy and in good shape.
119 Gay Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
120 lol Used in writing to show that something is funny or that a message is meant light-heartedly.
121 bus A large motor vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route.
122 fat A soft, greasy substance stored in the body (or found in food) that provides energy.
123 pro A point or reason in favor of something, usually discussed alongside its "cons."
124 lie To be in or move into a horizontal, resting position.
125 map A drawing or diagram showing the layout of an area, such as roads, borders, or landmarks.
126 mid Being in a middle position; middle.
127 pop To make a sudden sharp sound, especially from bursting.
128 tom A common diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a name in its own right.
129 van A boxy motor vehicle used to carry goods or passengers, larger than a car but smaller than a lorry.
130 web A network of fine threads spun by a spider to catch prey.
131 aid To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
132 los A wildcat of the genus Lynx, especially the Eurasian lynx.
133 sad Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
134 bet An agreement to risk money or something else on the outcome of an uncertain event.
135 cat A small, domesticated, furry mammal commonly kept as a pet, known for hunting mice and independent behaviour.
136 fly A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
137 ill Unwell or in poor health; sick.
138 net A mesh of woven cord, string, or rope used for catching or trapping things, or as a barrier.
139 arm The part of the human body running from the shoulder down to the hand.
140 Joe An ordinary man; a generic term for "guy" or "fellow."
141 bag A flexible container, often with an opening at the top, used to hold or carry items.
142 dry Free from moisture; not wet.
143 Inc Abbreviation for "incorporated," used after a company name to show it is a legally registered corporation.
144 mad Angry or annoyed.
145 sky The space above the earth where clouds, the sun, and stars appear.
146 tea The dried leaves of the tea plant, or the hot drink made by steeping them in water.
147 lee The sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
148 bay A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.
149 fix To repair something that is broken or not working properly.
150 lay To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
151 leg One of the limbs used for standing and walking.
152 mix To combine two or more substances or things together so they blend.
153 ben A mountain or high peak, especially in Scotland or Ireland.
154 Sam (dialectal) To gather or bring together; to assemble.
155 sub A submarine (informal shortening).
156 ray A narrow beam of light or other radiation.
157 App A software application, especially one designed for a phone or tablet.
158 era A period of time marked out by particular events, developments, or characteristics.
159 max Shortened form of maximum: the greatest amount or level possible.
160 row A straight line of people or things placed next to each other.
161 bob To move up and down repeatedly, especially near the surface of water.
162 des A short, informal form of the given name Desmond.
163 cry To shed tears, usually from sadness, pain, or strong emotion.
164 fox A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
165 don A senior member of the teaching staff at a British university, especially Oxford or Cambridge.
166 Jim To pry or force something open, or to tamper with it clumsily (a casual variant of "jimmy").
167 hat A covering worn on the head, often with a brim.
168 joy A feeling of great happiness or delight.
169 Kim A unisex given name, often short for Kimberly, and also a common Korean surname.
170 aim To point a weapon or object at a target.
171 cap A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a brim or peak, and no full brim all the way round.
172 del The mathematical symbol (an inverted delta) used for the gradient, divergence, or curl operator in vector calc...
173 dan A ranking level of black belt awarded in martial arts such as judo or karate, or a person holding that rank.
174 raw Not cooked.
175 tip The pointed or outer end of something.
176 bye An informal way of saying goodbye.
177 tie A narrow strip of fabric worn around the neck, usually with a shirt collar, as an item of formal clothing.
178 wet Covered in or soaked with liquid, usually water.
179 Les A diminutive of the given names Lester or Leslie.
180 sin In religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.
181 DNA The molecule inside almost every living cell that carries genetic instructions, arranged as a double helix of...
182 Tim A short form of the male name Timothy.
183 egg An oval or round body laid by birds, reptiles, and many other animals, usually containing a developing embryo.
184 gap An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
185 rid To free a person, place, or thing of something unwanted, usually followed by "of."
186 fed A federal law-enforcement agent, especially in the US.
187 Jan A given name, used for both men and women in different languages — a male name equivalent to "John" in Dutch,...
188 Mac An informal way to address a man whose name you don't know.
189 tag A small label attached to an item, showing information such as its price, size, or owner.
190 ban To officially forbid something.
191 fee A charge or payment required for a service, privilege, or right.
192 hip The joint and surrounding area where the leg meets the pelvis.
193 ear The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.
194 mum Mother — the common British and Irish term.
195 odd Strange, unusual, or not what you would expect.
196 sum The total obtained by adding numbers or quantities together.
197 der Used sarcastically to point out that something just said is obvious or was already known.
198 hop A short jump, especially on one leg or foot.
199 yep An informal way of saying yes.
200 bro An informal word for "brother," used for a male sibling or close friend.
201 jay Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
202 lab A laboratory — a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, testing, or research.
203 Pan A wide, shallow metal container used for cooking food over heat.
204 log A section of a tree trunk, especially one cleared of branches, used for timber or fuel.
205 pot A round container, usually with a handle, used for cooking or holding things such as plants.
206 CEO Chief Executive Officer: the person with overall responsibility for running a company.
207 gym A place with equipment for exercise and physical training.
208 min A common abbreviation for "minute" or "minimum".
209 pet An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
210 BID To offer a specific amount of money for something, especially at an auction.
211 cop (informal) A police officer.
212 eve The day or evening before an event, especially a holiday.
213 kit A set of equipment, tools, or personal items packed together for a particular purpose, such as a soldier's gea...
214 pen A handheld tool used for writing or drawing with ink.
215 UPS To connect a device to a backup power supply so it stays on during an outage.
216 ate An older sister, or a respectful way of addressing a woman who is older than you, even if she is not a blood r...
217 Ian A male given name from Scottish Gaelic Eòin, equivalent to English John.
218 yea Yes; an affirmative reply, now mostly used in formal or archaic contexts.
219 rob To take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.
220 bow A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
221 rio A mid-tier grade of Spanish saffron, ranked below the top "mancha" and "coupé" grades but above the ordinary "...
222 Ali A male given name of Arabic origin, also a common surname.
223 Ads Plural of "ad" — short for advertisements.
224 bat A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
225 est Grace or favour shown to someone; goodwill.
226 jet A fast-moving stream of liquid, gas, or flame forced out of a small opening.
227 nah An informal way of saying "no."
228 Ann A female given name, an English form of Hannah.
229 con A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
230 huh Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
231 Gen Informal British slang for information or facts.
232 thy An old-fashioned or poetic word for "your," used with a singular person you are addressing.
233 Jon A male given name, a short form of John or Jonathan.
234 hmm A sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.
235 pic An informal word for a photograph.
236 Roy A male given name and surname with roots in Scottish Gaelic, French, and Bengali traditions.
237 ABC The alphabet, or the basics of a subject.
238 Leo The zodiac sign covering roughly late July to late August, symbolised by the lion.
239 Ron A short form of the male given name Ronald.
240 Ted A nickname short for Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, or Edmund.
241 toy An object made for a child (or sometimes an adult) to play with.
242 pat To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
243 pin A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
244 pit A hole or hollow in the ground.
245 Que A surname of either Chinese Hokkien or Catalan origin.
246 tap A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
247 dig To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
248 par A standard or average level considered normal or acceptable.
249 ski One of a pair of long, narrow boards attached to boots for gliding over snow.
250 ugh Used to express disgust, annoyance, or repugnance.
251 Dec A short nickname for the male name Declan.
252 FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States' main domestic intelligence and federal law enforcement...
253 pie A baked dish with a pastry crust and a filling, sweet or savoury.
254 ton A unit of weight — roughly 907 kg (short ton, US), 1016 kg (long ton, UK), or exactly 1000 kg (metric tonne).
255 bin A container used to hold or throw away items.
256 ken To know or understand something (chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect).
257 rip To tear something apart quickly and forcefully.
258 spy A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.
259 lit Past tense and past participle of light, used for setting something on fire or turning on a light.
260 sue To take legal action against someone, typically in a civil (non-criminal) case.
261 lap The flat area formed by the thighs of a seated person.
262 til Up to the point in time when; used the same way as "till" or "until."
263 Amy A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "beloved".
264 den A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
265 shy Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
266 ash The gray powdery residue left after something has burned.
267 mar To spoil or damage something, often leaving a lasting flaw.
268 pig A farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for meat.
269 pub A public house that serves drinks, especially beer, and often food, common in Britain and Ireland.
270 rat A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
271 arc A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
272 bug A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
273 jam A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
274 owe To be required to pay money back to someone.
275 ram An adult male sheep.
276 rap A rhythmic style of music where lyrics are spoken quickly, usually over a beat.
277 tho Informal spelling of "though", used to mean "although" or "but".
278 cow An adult female of domestic cattle, especially one that has given birth to a calf.
279 ham Meat from the thigh of a pig, cured or cooked for eating.
280 rep A person who represents a company or group, especially in sales.
281 rod A straight, thin bar, stick, or pole made of wood, metal, or similar material.
282 dam A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
283 doc Informal short form of "doctor."
284 MUD A soft, wet mixture of soil and water.
285 bud A small swelling on a plant that will develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
286 yup An informal way of saying yes.
287 ion An atom or molecule that has gained or lost electrons, giving it an electric charge.
288 lip Either of the two fleshy edges around the mouth.
289 rev To make an engine run faster, or to increase its speed.
290 hug To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
291 ace A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.
292 bee A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and in many species produces honey and wax.
293 cab A taxi.
294 cos A long-leaved variety of lettuce, also called romaine.
295 oak A large deciduous tree with lobed leaves and acorns, valued for its strong wood.
296 AKA Used to introduce another name someone or something is known by; also known as.
297 hub The central part of a wheel, around which it turns.
298 pal A friend; someone you're on close, casual terms with.
299 Abu A language of Papua New Guinea.