298 Words
- 1 to Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- 2 so To a great or specified extent; very.
- 3 do To perform or carry out an action or task.
- 4 No Not any; none at all.
- 5 who Used to ask about the identity of a person or people.
- 6 also In addition; as well; too.
- 7 into Moving toward the inside of something.
- 8 two The number after one; the quantity written as 2.
- 9 go To move or travel from one place toward another.
- 10 too Also; in addition.
- 11 video Recorded moving pictures, with or without sound, that can be played back on a screen.
- 12 ago Used after a period of time to mean "before now."
- 13 co A gender-neutral pronoun used instead of "he" or "she".
- 14 radio The technology of sending sound over distances using electromagnetic waves, or the broadcasting medium built o...
- 15 photo A picture taken with a camera or phone.
- 16 pro A point or reason in favor of something, usually discussed alongside its "cons."
- 17 Chicago A major city in Illinois, USA, on the shore of Lake Michigan.
- 18 onto Moving to a position on top of or upon something.
- 19 hello A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
- 20 hero A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
- 21 zero The number 0; the quantity representing none at all.
- 22 studio A room or building where an artist, photographer, or designer works.
- 23 Toronto The largest city in Canada, capital of the province of Ontario.
- 24 solo A piece of music, or a section of one, performed by a single musician.
- 25 audio Sound, especially recorded or transmitted sound.
- 26 info Information (an informal shortening).
- 27 Francisco A masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "free one" or "from France."
- 28 yo Used as a casual greeting, similar to "hi" or "hey."
- 29 auto (informal, especially US) A car; short for automobile.
- 30 ratio A comparison between two amounts, showing how many times one contains the other.
- 31 bro An informal word for "brother," used for a male sibling or close friend.
- 32 CEO Chief Executive Officer: the person with overall responsibility for running a company.
- 33 Colorado A state in the western United States, known for the Rocky Mountains; its capital is Denver.
- 34 rio A mid-tier grade of Spanish saffron, ranked below the top "mancha" and "coupé" grades but above the ordinary "...
- 35 euro The official currency shared by many European Union countries.
- 36 logo A graphic symbol or design used to identify a company, brand, or organisation.
- 37 piano A large keyboard instrument in which pressing keys causes hammers to strike strings, producing sound.
- 38 tobacco A plant of the genus Nicotiana, grown for its leaves.
- 39 Diego Informal term (sometimes used loosely or stereotypically) for a Spanish-speaking person, especially from Latin...
- 40 Tokyo The capital city and a prefecture of Japan.
- 41 ho A shout used to draw attention, especially when spotting something in the distance.
- 42 cargo Goods carried by a ship, plane, or truck.
- 43 Leo The zodiac sign covering roughly late July to late August, symbolised by the lion.
- 44 Mario A masculine given name of Latin origin, also the name of a famous video game character created by Nintendo.
- 45 scenario A possible sequence of events that might happen.
- 46 metro An underground or urban rapid-transit railway system, or a train belonging to one.
- 47 Mo Informal shortening of "moment"; used in phrases like "half a mo" or "wait a mo."
- 48 casino A venue where people gamble on games of chance.
- 49 Antonio A masculine given name of Latin origin, the Italian and Spanish form of Anthony.
- 50 portfolio A flat case for carrying documents, drawings, or photographs.
- 51 tho Informal spelling of "though", used to mean "although" or "but".
- 52 unto An old-fashioned or formal word for "to", especially showing direction or an indirect object.
- 53 buffalo To intimidate, confuse, or trick someone, often to pressure them into doing something.
- 54 nato A tropical tree in the genus Mora, native to parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
- 55 micro Very small in size, scale, or scope.
- 56 potato A starchy vegetable that grows underground as the tuber of the potato plant.
- 57 tattoo A permanent design made on the skin by injecting ink with a needle.
- 58 lo An old-fashioned exclamation used to draw attention to something, meaning roughly "look" or "behold."
- 59 bio (informal) A short written account of a person's life or background, especially online.
- 60 ego A person's sense of their own importance and self-worth.
- 61 demo A short demonstration of how a product or piece of software works.
- 62 echo Of a sound, to bounce off a surface and be heard again; to reverberate.
- 63 jo A sweetheart or darling (chiefly Scots).
- 64 bo An informal, old-fashioned way of addressing a man; "buddy" or "fella."
- 65 duo Two people, especially performers or partners, doing something together.
- 66 Puerto A Spanish surname, from the Spanish word for "port" or "harbour".
- 67 Congo A region and major river system in Central Africa, and the name shared by two neighbouring countries: the Demo...
- 68 Morocco A soft, fine-grained leather made from goatskin, traditionally used for bookbinding and shoes.
- 69 Nintendo A major Japanese company famous for video games and game consoles, including Mario and the Switch.
- 70 Marco A male given name common in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, equivalent to the English "Mark."
- 71 Neo A given name or nickname, often associated with the "chosen one" hacker character from the film The Matrix.
- 72 Cairo The capital and largest city of Egypt.
- 73 Orlando A masculine given name and surname of Italian origin, and a major city in Florida named in the nineteenth cent...
- 74 boo An exclamation shouted to scare someone, usually while jumping out unexpectedly.
- 75 Bruno A male given name and Italian surname, also used informally as a name for a bear.
- 76 anglo A person of English or British descent, especially as distinguished from other ethnic groups.
- 77 woo To try to win someone's affection, love, or support.
- 78 po A chamber pot.
- 79 undergo To experience or go through something, especially a difficult or significant process.
- 80 franco A male given name, and a surname, from Italian or Spanish, related to Frank and Francis.
- 81 Rico A masculine given name, a diminutive of Ricardo, Federico, or Enrico.
- 82 trio A group of three people or things.
- 83 wo A command used to make a horse slow down or stop (a variant of "whoa").
- 84 yahoo A loud, rough, or uncultured person.
- 85 ISO A file that contains an exact copy of everything on a disc, such as a CD or DVD, used to store or share softwa...
- 86 tomato The red, juicy fruit of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, used as a vegetable in cooking.
- 87 Apollo In Greek and Roman mythology, the god of the sun, music, prophecy, and healing.
- 88 Pedro A trick-taking card game in the "all fours" family.
- 89 Hugo A male given name from the Germanic languages, a Latinized form of Hugh.
- 90 Castro A Spanish surname, and also the name of a historic neighborhood in San Francisco known for its LGBT community.
- 91 tornado A violently spinning column of air that reaches down from a storm cloud to touch the ground, capable of destro...
- 92 dunno An informal, run-together way of saying "I don't know," used mainly in speech and casual writing.
- 93 intro A short opening section that leads into something bigger, such as a song, show, or conversation.
- 94 polo A team sport played on horseback, in which riders use long mallets to hit a ball into the opposing goal.
- 95 quo The "that" half of the phrase "quid pro quo" — something given in return for something else.
- 96 soo An informal, stretched-out way of writing "so" for emphasis, mainly in casual or online writing.
- 97 motto A short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
- 98 disco A style of dance music popular in the 1970s, or a nightclub playing it.
- 99 Fernando A masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, a form of Ferdinand.
- 100 halo A circle of light shown around the head of a holy figure in art.
- 101 Lego Small interlocking plastic building bricks, best known under the Lego brand, used to construct toy models.
- 102 volcano An opening in the Earth's surface, usually on a mountain, through which molten rock, ash, and gas escape from...
- 103 Pablo A Spanish male given name, equivalent to the English name Paul.
- 104 stereo A sound system or recording that uses two or more separate channels to give a sense of space and direction to...
- 105 bravo Used to express approval or praise, especially for a performer.
- 106 ghetto A part of a city, historically often walled or enclosed, where a minority group — especially Jews — was forced...
- 107 Romeo A passionate, devoted boyfriend or lover.
- 108 superhero A fictional character with extraordinary powers who fights crime or evil.
- 109 eco A shortened, informal form used to mean anything relating to ecology or the environment, often used as a prefi...
- 110 macro A short, saved sequence of commands that runs automatically to perform a repeated task.
- 111 negro A dated and now offensive term for a Black person, once in common formal use but now considered outdated and i...
- 112 psycho An informal, often derogatory term for someone perceived as mentally disturbed or dangerously unstable.
- 113 tempo The speed at which a piece of music is played, or the beat that sets that speed.
- 114 Carlo A male given name from Italian, equivalent to Charles.
- 115 memo A short written note, especially one sent within a workplace to share information or instructions.
- 116 Otto A male given name of Germanic origin.
- 117 turbo Relating to or producing increased speed or power, especially via a turbocharger.
- 118 Leonardo A male given name, the Italian form of Leonard.
- 119 manifesto A public statement laying out a group's beliefs, goals, or plans, especially a political one.
- 120 Monaco A small city-state on the French Riviera in Western Europe, officially the Principality of Monaco.
- 121 tango A passionate ballroom dance in 4/4 time, originally from Argentina, or the music written for it.
- 122 Mayo An indigenous people of northwestern Mexico, living mainly in the states of Sonora and Sinaloa, and the langua...
- 123 porto Port wine, a sweet fortified wine, or a similar wine made in that style.
- 124 ko In the board game Go, a repeating capture situation where a single stone could be taken back and forth forever...
- 125 Sacramento The capital city of California and seat of Sacramento County.
- 126 combo A small group of musicians, especially in jazz.
- 127 Idaho A large baking potato variety, especially the Russet Burbank, associated with the U.S. state of Idaho where it...
- 128 Kosovo A partly-recognized country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, whose capital is Pristina.
- 129 Theo In gambling, the estimated amount a casino expects a player to lose over time based on their typical betting p...
- 130 expo A large public exhibition, often showcasing products, technology, or a particular industry.
- 131 doo A dog's feces (usually said as "doo-doo").
- 132 taco A Mexican dish of a folded tortilla filled with ingredients such as meat, beans, cheese, or vegetables.
- 133 amino Relating to or containing an amine group, a nitrogen-based chemical structure found in many biological molecul...
- 134 bamboo A fast-growing woody grass with hollow, jointed stems, used for building and furniture.
- 135 homo Whole or full-fat milk that has been processed so the fat is evenly distributed.
- 136 Latino A person, especially a man, of Latin American descent.
- 137 veto The official power to reject or block a decision, law, or proposal.
- 138 Kyoto The former imperial capital of Japan, now a major city on Honshu famous for its temples, gardens, and traditio...
- 139 Filipino A person from the Philippines, or someone descended from Philippine ancestry.
- 140 geo A narrow inlet or gully cut into a sea cliff, especially in Scotland.
- 141 mao A card game (named after Mao Zedong) in which the rules are deliberately kept secret from new players, who mus...
- 142 mosquito A small biting insect whose females feed on blood and can spread diseases such as malaria.
- 143 pseudo Fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
- 144 Ro A short nickname or given name, also the name of an early constructed international auxiliary language created...
- 145 electro A genre of electronic dance music with strong bass and synthesized beats.
- 146 promo An advertisement or short piece of publicity for a product, event, or show.
- 147 retro Deliberately styled after, or reminiscent of, an earlier era.
- 148 Angelo A masculine given name of Italian origin, meaning "angel" or "messenger".
- 149 Fo The Chinese term for Buddha, used in the context of Chinese Buddhism; also an Italian surname, notably that of...
- 150 Lorenzo A surname (and common Italian/Spanish given name) derived from Latin Laurentius.
- 151 oo The Greek letter omega (Ω, ω), sometimes written this way to show its long "o" sound.
- 152 rhino Informal short form of rhinoceros.
- 153 Waterloo A decisive, final defeat, especially after a long run of success — from the phrase "meet one's Waterloo."
- 154 placebo A harmless substance given as if it were medicine, with no real active ingredient.
- 155 bingo A game in which players mark off numbers on a card as they are called out, winning by completing a line or the...
- 156 Oslo The capital and largest city of Norway, formerly called Christiania.
- 157 Seo A surname of Korean origin.
- 158 Picasso A surname, most famously associated with the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.
- 159 santo A carved wooden or ivory statue depicting a saint, angel, or other holy figure, traditional in Spain and its f...
- 160 Alberto A male given name used in Italian and Spanish, equivalent to English Albert.
- 161 shampoo A liquid soap-like product made for washing hair.
- 162 Cho A Korean or Cantonese surname.
- 163 cisco Any of several freshwater fish species found in cold North American lakes, related to whitefish.
- 164 Alonso A male given name and surname of Spanish origin, a variant of Alfonso.
- 165 Ricardo A masculine given name of Portuguese and Spanish origin, equivalent to English Richard.
- 166 tao In Taoism, the fundamental principle underlying and unifying the universe, and the natural way of living in ha...
- 167 ufo An unidentified flying object — something seen in the sky that cannot be readily explained, often associated w...
- 168 alto A singing voice or vocal part that sits between tenor and soprano.
- 169 julio A small silver coin once minted in Italy, first issued under Pope Julius II in the early 1500s.
- 170 ao grue ("blue or green", considered as one color)
- 171 Como A city and lake in northern Italy, and also an Italian surname.
- 172 Fargo A surname and the largest city in North Dakota, USA, also the title of a well-known film and television series...
- 173 Ngo A Vietnamese surname, one of the most common family names in Vietnam.
- 174 Nico A given name used as a nickname for Nicholas (male) or Nicola (female).
- 175 Paolo An Italian male given name, equivalent to the English "Paul."
- 176 patio A paved outdoor area next to a house, used for sitting outside, dining, or relaxing.
- 177 Sao A sea nymph from Greek mythology, and the name given to one of the small moons of Neptune.
- 178 undo To reverse or cancel the effect of something already done.
- 179 afro A rounded, voluminous hairstyle of tightly curled hair.
- 180 archipelago A group or chain of many islands scattered across a stretch of water.
- 181 mango A tropical tree, or its sweet, juicy orange-fleshed fruit.
- 182 mono Having a single audio channel, as opposed to stereo.
- 183 taboo A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
- 184 Condo An Italian surname, an occupational or descriptive name of uncertain origin.
- 185 techno A style of fast, repetitive electronic dance music built around a steady bass-drum beat, originally made for D...
- 186 Yoo A surname, most often Korean.
- 187 kangaroo A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs built for hopping and a long, thick tail used for balance...
- 188 Volvo A Swedish car manufacturer known for an emphasis on safety.
- 189 voodoo A religion practiced mainly in Haiti and parts of Louisiana, blending West African spiritual traditions with C...
- 190 embryo An organism in the earliest stage of development, before it is recognizably formed — in humans, roughly the fi...
- 191 Francesco A masculine given name of Italian origin, meaning "free one" or "from France."
- 192 io A large yellow North American moth known for the eye-like spots on its hindwings.
- 193 coco Informal short form of coconut, or the coconut palm tree.
- 194 moto Informal shorthand for a motorcycle or moped.
- 195 Plato The name of the classical Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle.
- 196 sooo An informal, stretched-out spelling of "so," used in writing to show extra emphasis.
- 197 ammo Bullets, shells, or other material fired from weapons; ammunition.
- 198 goo A sticky, gummy, or slimy semi-liquid substance of unclear or unpleasant composition.
- 199 Reno A city in northwestern Nevada, United States, known for its casinos; also a surname.
- 200 espresso A strong, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground beans under high pressure.
- 201 ooo A written stand-in for "hugs," typically added at the end of a text message or letter, often paired with "xxx"...
- 202 Paso Short for Paso Fino, a breed of horse known for its smooth, natural gait.
- 203 toledo A finely crafted sword or sword blade, so called after the Spanish city famous for its swordmaking.
- 204 torpedo A self-propelled underwater explosive weapon fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft to strike another vesse...
- 205 torso The main part of the body, not counting the head, arms, and legs.
- 206 Eduardo A masculine given name, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, meaning "wealthy guardian."
- 207 Gao A common Chinese surname meaning "tall" or "high."
- 208 hoo A dialect or archaic form of "she" or "he," used in some regional English speech as a gender-neutral third-per...
- 209 Bono A surname, notably the stage name of U2 frontman Paul Hewson.
- 210 cameo A brief appearance by a well-known performer in a film, show, or song, often playing a minor role or themselve...
- 211 cardio Exercise that raises the heart rate, such as running or cycling.
- 212 embargo An official ban on trade with a particular country.
- 213 fro Away, back — now used almost only in the fixed phrase "to and fro" (back and forth).
- 214 inferno A huge, raging fire.
- 215 Moreno A Spanish surname, and the name of a city in Argentina.
- 216 Naruto A spiral-patterned fish cake slice, typically pink-rimmed, used as a topping in ramen and other Japanese noodl...
- 217 galileo Galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer and physicist who improved the telescope and championed the idea that...
- 218 IPO Short for initial public offering — the first time a company sells shares to the general public on a stock exc...
- 219 Montenegro A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, capital Podgorica.
- 220 rodeo A competitive event, especially in North America, featuring skills such as bull riding, roping, and bronco rid...
- 221 foo An exclamation of disappointment or mild disgust.
- 222 Mundo A surname.
- 223 Nero The Roman emperor remembered for his cruelty and excess, and by extension, any tyrannical ruler.
- 224 romero The pilot fish, a slender fish known for swimming alongside sharks and other large sea creatures.
- 225 Soho A well-known entertainment and nightlife district in central London.
- 226 Aleppo A major city in northern Syria, and the region surrounding it.
- 227 ditto Used to mean "the same as what was just said," avoiding repetition.
- 228 uno What a player shouts in the card game Uno when down to their last card.
- 229 Alfonso A male given name of Germanic origin, common in Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures.
- 230 commando A soldier trained for fast, aggressive raids, often as part of a small specialized unit.
- 231 Guantanamo A city and province in eastern Cuba, also short for the nearby U.S. naval base and its detention camp.
- 232 Jericho An ancient city in the West Bank, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, famous fr...
- 233 jumbo Very large, especially compared to the usual size.
- 234 Lao A member of the Tai ethnic group native to Laos and parts of Thailand.
- 235 maestro A master of an art, especially a distinguished composer, conductor, or performer.
- 236 Milano A small city in Texas, and the Italian name for the city of Milan.
- 237 Pluto The Roman god of the underworld.
- 238 Alfredo A creamy pasta sauce made from butter and Parmesan cheese.
- 239 macho Showing an exaggerated, often aggressive sense of masculinity.
- 240 Rubio A Spanish surname meaning "blond" or "fair-haired."
- 241 cello A large, deep-toned stringed instrument played upright with a bow, held between the knees.
- 242 dino (informal) A dinosaur.
- 243 fiasco A complete and often embarrassing failure.
- 244 Fresno A city in central California, United States.
- 245 limbo A state of being stuck between two situations, with no clear resolution or progress.
- 246 milo Sorghum, a cereal grass grown mainly for grain and animal feed.
- 247 Tito A male given name common in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, and the nickname of Yugoslav leader Josip Broz T...
- 248 waldo A mechanical or robotic arm operated remotely by a human, used to handle dangerous or delicate materials from...
- 249 Alejandro A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to Alexander.
- 250 Deco Short for Art Deco, a bold decorative style popular in the 1920s and 1930s featuring geometric shapes and rich...
- 251 hitherto Up until now, or up until the point being discussed.
- 252 Polio A viral disease that can cause paralysis, historically common before vaccination.
- 253 toro A traditional Japanese stone or wooden lantern, often seen in gardens and at shrines.
- 254 typo A small mistake made while typing, such as a misspelled word.
- 255 banjo A stringed instrument with a round, drum-like body and a long fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming.
- 256 boko A slang or dialect word for the nose.
- 257 chico (informal) A young Latin-American man or boy.
- 258 concerto A piece of orchestral music that features one or more solo instruments.
- 259 indigo A deep blue-purple color, or the dye of that color traditionally extracted from certain plants.
- 260 Marino An Italian surname, borne notably by American football quarterback Dan Marino.
- 261 avocado A pear-shaped fruit with rich, buttery green flesh and a large central stone, eaten as a savoury food.
- 262 choo A sound imitating a train whistle or the chugging of a steam locomotive.
- 263 Colombo The largest city and former capital of Sri Lanka.
- 264 Costello An Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name, also notably a musician's stage surname.
- 265 pueblo A settlement of the Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest, traditionally built from adobe or stone in a mul...
- 266 soprano The highest singing voice, typically sung by women or boys, or a piece written for that range.
- 267 burrito A Mexican dish of a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling such as meat, beans, or cheese.
- 268 Edo The former name of Tokyo, Japan, used during the Edo period (1603-1868), and also a masculine given name.
- 269 judo A Japanese martial art and Olympic sport focused on throws, holds, and grappling rather than striking.
- 270 loo (British, informal) A toilet, or the room containing one.
- 271 mojo A quality of personal charm, confidence, or magnetism that makes someone successful or attractive.
- 272 Navajo A member of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States, based mainly in the Sou...
- 273 Nemo A clownfish, especially as a pop-culture reference.
- 274 Palermo The capital city of Sicily, Italy.
- 275 Guido A male given name of Italian origin, corresponding to the English name Guy.
- 276 loco Crazy or out of one's mind (informal).
- 277 Russo An Italian surname meaning "red," often referring to hair color.
- 278 Togo A country in West Africa, officially the Togolese Republic.
- 279 weirdo An odd or eccentric person, especially one who behaves in a way others find unsettling.
- 280 diablo The devil — used informally, often for dramatic or slangy effect in English.
- 281 Fabio A masculine given name of Italian and Latin origin, related to the Roman family name Fabius.
- 282 Michelangelo An Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect (1475-1564), famed for the Sistine Chapel ceiling and...
- 283 palo Any of the traditional rhythmic and musical forms that make up flamenco.
- 284 porno Pornographic.
- 285 Alessandro A male given name from Italian, equivalent to Alexander.
- 286 Castillo A Spanish surname meaning "castle".
- 287 Shapiro A surname of Yiddish origin, tracing back to the German city of Speyer.
- 288 coo To make the soft, murmuring sound typical of a dove or pigeon.
- 289 domino A small rectangular tile marked with dots, used in the game of dominoes.
- 290 Guerrero A state in southwestern Mexico, home to the resort city of Acapulco.
- 291 Pietro A masculine given name, the Italian form of Peter.
- 292 Rao A surname of Indian, Italian, or Chinese origin.
- 293 Sarajevo The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated along the Miljacka river.
- 294 fresco A painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
- 295 palazzo A large, grand urban building, especially in Italy.
- 296 Ringo A masculine given name, famously borne by the Beatles drummer Ringo Starr.
- 297 cosmo Short for cosmopolitan, a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.
- 298 lotto A number-drawing lottery game, or a bingo-like game played with numbered cards.