296 Words
- 1 think To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.
- 2 back The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
- 3 work A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.
- 4 look To direct one's eyes toward something in order to see it.
- 5 Took Past tense of "take."
- 6 week A period of seven consecutive days.
- 7 thank To express gratitude to someone.
- 8 black Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
- 9 book A set of printed or written pages bound together, meant to be read.
- 10 talk To communicate using spoken words.
- 11 ask To put a question to someone, or to request information.
- 12 york In cricket, to bowl a yorker — a ball aimed to bounce right at the batsman's feet.
- 13 check An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- 14 break To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- 15 bank A financial institution that holds deposits, lends money, and manages other financial services.
- 16 OK All right; acceptable, permitted, or satisfactory.
- 17 risk The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
- 18 park An area of land, often in or near a town, set aside for recreation or preserved in a natural state.
- 19 attack To use violent force against a person or place.
- 20 walk To move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground.
- 21 network A group of interconnected people, systems, or things, such as a social or professional circle.
- 22 dark Having little or no light.
- 23 mark A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
- 24 pick To choose one thing from a number of options.
- 25 speak To say words out loud; to talk.
- 26 rock A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
- 27 track A rough path or trail, often left by repeated use.
- 28 link To join two or more things together, or to show a connection between them.
- 29 lack The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
- 30 drink To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
- 31 quick Moving or happening fast.
- 32 luck The way things happen to work out, especially through chance rather than through anyone's effort or skill.
- 33 stock The goods a shop or business keeps available to sell.
- 34 click A short, sharp sound, like that made by a switch, latch, or a mouse button.
- 35 sick Unwell; suffering from an illness.
- 36 jack A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
- 37 block A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
- 38 facebook A major social-networking website and app where users connect with friends, share updates, and send messages.
- 39 frank Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
- 40 stick A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
- 41 task A specific piece of work that needs to be done.
- 42 kick To hit or strike something with the foot.
- 43 weak Lacking physical strength or power.
- 44 milk A white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their young, especially cow's milk used as a food and drink...
- 45 seek To try to find something.
- 46 stuck Unable to move or be moved; fixed in place.
- 47 drunk Impaired by drinking too much alcohol.
- 48 cook A person who prepares food, especially as a job.
- 49 neck The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders and trunk.
- 50 pack A bundle of things wrapped or tied together for carrying, or a bag carried on the back.
- 51 tank A large container built to hold a liquid or gas.
- 52 nick A small cut or notch in a surface, or the exact critical point or moment something happens.
- 53 Greek Relating to Greece, its people, language, or culture.
- 54 truck A large motor vehicle used for carrying goods.
- 55 peak The pointed top of a mountain or hill.
- 56 trick An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
- 57 pink Having a pale reddish colour, a mix of red and white.
- 58 Struck A German surname.
- 59 lock A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
- 60 shock A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
- 61 clock A device that displays or measures the time of day.
- 62 rank A person's position or level in a hierarchy, such as in the military or an organisation.
- 63 suck To draw liquid or air into the mouth using the lips and tongue.
- 64 thick Having a large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.
- 65 crack To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
- 66 desk A piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, reading, or working, often with drawers.
- 67 feedback Comments or reactions about how well something worked, used to guide improvement.
- 68 deck A floor-like structure on a ship or the outdoor platform attached to a house.
- 69 knock To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
- 70 Clark An English and Scottish surname originally denoting an occupation as a scribe or cleric, also used as a male g...
- 71 framework A basic supporting structure that gives shape to a building or object.
- 72 hook A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
- 73 rick A large, often thatched, outdoor stack of hay, straw, or firewood.
- 74 mask A covering worn over the face for disguise, protection, or costume.
- 75 duck A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
- 76 punk A loud, rebellious style of rock music, or the subculture built around it, marked by aggressive guitars and an...
- 77 bulk The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
- 78 folk Belonging to or originating from ordinary people, their traditions, and their culture, rather than experts or...
- 79 creek A small stream, narrower than a river.
- 80 brick A hard rectangular block of baked clay or similar material, used for building walls.
- 81 sink To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.
- 82 chuck A cut of beef from the shoulder area, or the meat itself.
- 83 disk A flat, round, thin object.
- 84 blank Free of writing, marks, or content; empty.
- 85 freak A person, animal, or thing that is highly unusual or abnormal.
- 86 chick A young, newly hatched bird, especially a baby chicken.
- 87 outbreak A sudden start or spread of something unwelcome, such as a disease or violence.
- 88 shark A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
- 89 Denmark A country in Northern Europe, whose capital is Copenhagen.
- 90 leak A crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape or get in when it shouldn't.
- 91 oak A large deciduous tree with lobed leaves and acorns, valued for its strong wood.
- 92 outlook A person's general attitude or view of life and the future.
- 93 silk A fine, soft fiber produced by silkworms, or fabric woven from it.
- 94 trunk To cut something short or reduce it drastically.
- 95 ink A colored liquid used for writing, drawing, or printing.
- 96 homework Schoolwork assigned to be done outside of class.
- 97 buck An adult male deer or similar animal.
- 98 clerk An office worker who handles records, correspondence, or accounts.
- 99 stack A pile of things placed neatly one on top of another.
- 100 comeback A return to success or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
- 101 drank Slang for a drink, especially an alcoholic one, or a codeine-based cough syrup mixture.
- 102 jerk To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
- 103 monk A man who has devoted his life to religious duty, typically living in a monastery under vows.
- 104 pork Meat from a pig.
- 105 wreck The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.
- 106 cheek The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
- 107 streak A thin line or smear, often left by dirt, color, or motion.
- 108 heck A mild, family-friendly substitute for "hell," used to express frustration or surprise.
- 109 stark Severe, bare, or bleak in appearance.
- 110 Derek A masculine given name derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people."
- 111 dock A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
- 112 artwork A piece of visual art, such as a painting, drawing, or sculpture.
- 113 hack To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
- 114 junk Old or unwanted items regarded as clutter or of little value.
- 115 sneak To move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.
- 116 steak A thick slice of meat, especially beef, cooked by grilling or frying.
- 117 Brunswick A historic region and city in Germany (also called Braunschweig), and the name given to several towns founded...
- 118 spark A small glowing particle thrown off by fire, friction, or an electrical discharge.
- 119 fork A pronged utensil used for eating or serving food.
- 120 Frederick A male first name of Germanic origin meaning roughly "peaceful ruler."
- 121 sack A large bag, typically of coarse material, used for carrying or storing bulk goods.
- 122 soundtrack The music and sound recorded for a film, show, or game.
- 123 landmark A building, monument, or natural feature that is easily recognized and often used for navigation or as a symbo...
- 124 trek A long, often difficult journey, especially on foot.
- 125 livestock Animals kept on a farm, such as cattle, sheep, or pigs, raised for food, labour, or other products.
- 126 trademark A registered word, symbol, or phrase that legally identifies a company's product and sets it apart from compet...
- 127 hawk A medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.
- 128 mock To make fun of someone, often by imitating them; to ridicule.
- 129 quarterback In American football, the player who leads the offense and typically throws or hands off the ball at the start...
- 130 snack A small amount of food eaten between main meals.
- 131 handbook A concise reference book covering a particular subject, meant to be kept close at hand.
- 132 kirk A church, especially in Scottish and northern English usage.
- 133 mick A short form of the given name Michael.
- 134 rack A framework or set of shelves, bars, or hooks used for holding, storing, or displaying things.
- 135 shook Past tense of "shake."
- 136 Bangkok The capital city of Thailand.
- 137 barack A Hungarian brandy distilled from apricots.
- 138 unlock To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
- 139 bark To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
- 140 Hank A coiled loop or bundle of yarn, twine, or rope.
- 141 ark The large boat built by Noah in the Bible story, used to save his family and pairs of animals from a great flo...
- 142 lick To pass the tongue over something.
- 143 Sherlock A detective, or (often sarcastic) a term for someone who has just pointed out something obvious.
- 144 textbook A book used for formal study of a particular subject, especially in schools or universities.
- 145 tick A small blood-feeding arachnid that attaches to the skin of animals and humans.
- 146 beck A small stream or brook, especially in Northern England.
- 147 blink To close and open the eyes quickly.
- 148 flock A group of birds, sheep, or other animals gathered or travelling together.
- 149 paperwork Routine administrative work involving forms, records, and other documents.
- 150 Norfolk A style of belted jacket with box pleats, traditionally worn for outdoor sports.
- 151 ak Informal shorthand for an AK-47 or similar Kalashnikov-pattern assault rifle.
- 152 backpack A bag with straps worn on the back, used for carrying books, gear, or supplies.
- 153 brook A small, natural stream of water.
- 154 shrink To become or make smaller.
- 155 prank A playful trick or joke played on someone, usually harmless.
- 156 remark To say something as a comment or observation.
- 157 slick Smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.
- 158 funk A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
- 159 hulk A large, bulky ship, especially an old one that is no longer seaworthy.
- 160 Mack (slang) Someone who is smooth and confident at flirting or picking up partners.
- 161 slack Loose; not pulled tight.
- 162 cork The light, spongy bark of the cork oak, used to make bottle stoppers, flooring, and insulation.
- 163 flank The side of a person, animal, or group.
- 164 puck The small, hard rubber disc that players hit across the ice in ice hockey.
- 165 benchmark A standard used to judge or measure something.
- 166 chalk A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
- 167 Erik A male given name, the Scandinavian spelling of Eric.
- 168 Brock An old dialect word for a badger.
- 169 flick A quick, light movement, often with the fingers or wrist.
- 170 lipstick A cosmetic, usually in stick form, applied to color the lips.
- 171 smack A sharp, stinging slap or blow.
- 172 sidewalk A paved path alongside a road, reserved for pedestrians.
- 173 geek A person deeply and enthusiastically interested in a particular subject, often technology, science fiction, or...
- 174 chunk A thick, irregular piece or lump of something.
- 175 cloak A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.
- 176 Malik A tribal chief or headman, especially among Pashtun communities in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- 177 Newark A city in New Jersey, United States, and the name of towns in England and elsewhere.
- 178 sock A knitted covering for the foot and lower leg, worn inside a shoe.
- 179 peek To look quickly or slyly, often through a small gap or without being noticed.
- 180 soak To leave something in liquid until it becomes thoroughly wet.
- 181 brink The edge of something steep or dangerous, such as a cliff.
- 182 tuck To push, fold, or fit the loose edge of something neatly into place.
- 183 horseback Riding on the back of a horse.
- 184 overlook To fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
- 185 crank A handle or arm turned to operate a machine or mechanism.
- 186 Suffolk A county in eastern England, on the North Sea coast.
- 187 dunk To dip something briefly into a liquid.
- 188 paperback A book bound in a flexible paper cover rather than a stiff board one.
- 189 stink To give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
- 190 teamwork The combined effort of a group working together toward a common goal.
- 191 Warwick An English town and county, and a surname derived from it, historically the seat of the Earls of Warwick.
- 192 wink To close and quickly reopen one eye as a signal, joke, or private message to someone.
- 193 Zack A short, informal form of the male names Zachary or Zachariah.
- 194 derrick A tall framework used to lift and move heavy objects, or to support drilling equipment.
- 195 stalk The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
- 196 rethink To think about something again with a view to changing it.
- 197 yearbook A book published once a year summarising events, facts, or statistics.
- 198 bleak Cold, grey, and exposed, with nothing to soften the harshness of the scene.
- 199 peacock A male peafowl, especially known for its long, iridescent, fan-shaped tail.
- 200 peck For a bird to strike or pick at something repeatedly with its beak.
- 201 shack A small, roughly built hut or cabin.
- 202 bunk A narrow bed, often one of a stacked pair, as found on a ship, in a cabin, or a dorm.
- 203 embark To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle at the start of a journey.
- 204 rink A flat area, often covered in ice, used for skating or ice hockey.
- 205 dusk The dim period between sunset and full darkness.
- 206 bullock A castrated bull raised for work or meat; an ox.
- 207 paycheck The payment an employee receives from an employer for work done, typically issued regularly.
- 208 plank A long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber.
- 209 whack To hit something hard and sharply.
- 210 flashback A scene in a story, film, or book that jumps back to an earlier point in time.
- 211 crook A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
- 212 JK Slang, from Japanese, for a high-school-age girl.
- 213 Novak A surname and occasional given name of Czech, Slovak, or South Slavic origin, historically meaning "newcomer."
- 214 setback A problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.
- 215 dirk A long dagger with a straight blade, traditionally associated with Scotland.
- 216 elk A very large species of deer found across Europe and Asia, called a moose in North America.
- 217 Ik An ethnic group in northeastern Uganda near the Kenyan border, and the language they speak.
- 218 Turk A member of the Turkic-speaking peoples, or specifically an ethnic Turk from Anatolia.
- 219 JFK Common shorthand for U.S. President John F. Kennedy, or for New York's JFK International Airport.
- 220 Pak Informal shortening of "Pakistani".
- 221 tack A short nail with a broad, flat head.
- 222 hallmark A distinctive feature or trait that marks something as genuine or characteristic.
- 223 heartbreak Intense sadness or grief, especially after losing someone or something you loved deeply.
- 224 beak The hard, pointed structure at the front of a bird's face, used for eating, grooming, and carrying things.
- 225 jock Informal, especially American, term for an athlete, particularly one more known for sport than academics.
- 226 meek Quiet, humble, and unwilling to assert oneself.
- 227 dank Unpleasantly damp, cold, and musty, especially of an enclosed space.
- 228 playback The act of replaying something, especially recorded sound or video, that has already been recorded.
- 229 Bolshevik A member of the Russian revolutionary party that seized power in 1917 and later ruled the Soviet Union.
- 230 maverick A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
- 231 cookbook A book containing recipes and instructions for preparing food.
- 232 payback Revenge for something someone has done.
- 233 kodak A camera, especially a simple, portable one for taking snapshots.
- 234 Slovak Relating to Slovakia, its people, or its language.
- 235 wick The braided cord in a candle or lamp that soaks up fuel to feed the flame.
- 236 drawback A disadvantage or downside to something otherwise good.
- 237 Westbrook An English surname and place name meaning "west brook", also a common American town name.
- 238 ballpark A stadium where baseball is played.
- 239 bedrock The solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.
- 240 boardwalk A raised wooden walkway, especially one running along a beach or waterfront.
- 241 sleek To make something smooth, glossy, or polished.
- 242 kayak A narrow, covered boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle, originally designed to be entered through a hole...
- 243 blackjack A short, heavy club with a flexible handle, used as a weapon.
- 244 Ek A surname found in Swedish and other Scandinavian families, and a common surname element in South and Southeas...
- 245 groundwork The basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.
- 246 Hitchcock An English surname, notably borne by film director Alfred Hitchcock; also the name of small towns in Oklahoma,...
- 247 knack A natural skill or ability for doing something well, often something that seems to come easily.
- 248 tak A dialectal or informal form of "take."
- 249 bismarck A doughnut filled with cream or jam, sometimes topped with icing.
- 250 clockwork A mechanism driven by a wound spring and gears, used in clocks, toys, and other devices.
- 251 flask A narrow-necked container, usually of metal or glass, used to hold and carry liquids.
- 252 hammock A hanging bed made of fabric or netting, suspended between two points and used for lying down or sleeping.
- 253 Mohawk A member of the Mohawk people, one of the Iroquois nations of North America originally from the Mohawk Valley...
- 254 musk A strong-smelling substance produced by certain animals, especially the male musk deer, used in making perfume...
- 255 yak A large, shaggy-haired, ox-like animal from the mountains of Central Asia, including Tibet and Mongolia.
- 256 Fitzpatrick An Irish surname meaning "son of Patrick."
- 257 fullback In American football, a running back who primarily blocks for teammates and occasionally carries the ball.
- 258 Minsk The capital and largest city of Belarus.
- 259 pollock A lean, white-fleshed marine fish related to cod, widely used in fish fingers and fast food.
- 260 Shrek An extremely or comically ugly person (used as slang, from the animated character).
- 261 sidekick A close companion or assistant, especially to a more prominent or important person.
- 262 Mubarak An Arabic given name and surname meaning "blessed."
- 263 pluck To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.
- 264 shipwreck A ship that has sunk or been wrecked, or its remains.
- 265 shrunk Reduced in size; shrunken.
- 266 nook A small, cozy corner or recess in a room or space.
- 267 Polk To dance the polka.
- 268 Vick An informal short form of the male given name Victor.
- 269 woodwork Items or fittings made of wood, such as doorframes, trim, and cabinets.
- 270 brisk Quick and energetic; done at a lively pace.
- 271 fink An informer, especially one seen as untrustworthy or contemptible.
- 272 outback Australia's vast, sparsely populated interior, much of it arid desert far from major cities.
- 273 sheik A leader of an Arab family, village, or tribe.
- 274 kk Informal online shorthand for "okay," used to confirm something was understood with no further comment needed.
- 275 quark In particle physics, one of the fundamental building blocks that combine to form protons, neutrons, and simila...
- 276 skunk A small black-and-white North American mammal that sprays a foul-smelling liquid when threatened.
- 277 tk A placeholder used by writers and editors to mark text that will be added later, before publication.
- 278 tweak To make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.
- 279 gimmick A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
- 280 hijack To seize illegal control of a vehicle, especially a plane, in order to rob it or force it to a destination.
- 281 lark A small songbird known for its cheerful singing, often heard early in the morning.
- 282 McCormick An Irish surname, a variant of McCormack, meaning "son of Cormac."
- 283 throwback Something or someone that recalls or resembles an earlier era or stage.
- 284 Franck A surname and given name, a variant spelling of Frank.
- 285 aardvark A nocturnal, burrowing African mammal that eats ants and termites and somewhat resembles a pig with a long sno...
- 286 aback Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
- 287 ACK Used to express disgust, alarm, or annoyance.
- 288 Affleck A surname of Scottish origin.
- 289 AFK Away from the keyboard; used in chat, gaming and messaging to say that you are stepping away and will not resp...
- 290 aftershock A smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same area.
- 291 airlock A sealed chamber with two doors that lets people or objects pass between areas of different air pressure, such...
- 292 alack An old-fashioned exclamation expressing sorrow, regret, or dismay.
- 293 Aleck A variant spelling of the nickname Alec, short for Alexander, best known today in the phrase "smart aleck."
- 294 Alek A short form of the name Alexander.
- 295 amok In a wild, uncontrolled, or violent manner (usually in the phrase "run amok").
- 296 Amtrak The national passenger railway of the United States.