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  1. 1 Was A rare surname or initialism found in some records, not a common personal or place name.
  2. 2 this Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.
  3. 3 as Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  4. 4 his Belonging to or associated with him.
  5. 5 its Belonging to it.
  6. 6 us The object form of "we" — used to refer to the speaker together with one or more other people.
  7. 7 years A very long stretch of time (informal, used loosely).
  8. 8 always At all times; on every occasion, without exception.
  9. 9 things One's belongings, such as clothes, luggage, or personal items.
  10. 10 days A particular, somewhat loosely defined period of time, often used to refer to an era or phase of life.
  11. 11 times Multiplied by.
  12. 12 business The activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services to earn money.
  13. 13 thanks Used to express gratitude, informally.
  14. 14 less Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
  15. 15 yes Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
  16. 16 means A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
  17. 17 others People other than oneself or the ones already named.
  18. 18 Friends The Religious Society of Friends, a Christian movement better known as the Quakers, founded on the idea that a...
  19. 19 Games The Olympic Games, or a similarly large multi-sport competition.
  20. 20 news Fresh information about something that has just happened.
  21. 21 Guys A small town in Tennessee, United States.
  22. 22 class A group of people or things sharing common features; a category.
  23. 23 months A woman's monthly menstrual period (dated or dialectal usage).
  24. 24 needs Of necessity (usually paired with "must," as in "must needs").
  25. 25 minutes The official written record of what was said and decided at a meeting.
  26. 26 comes In a fugue, the melodic answer that responds to the opening theme (the "dux"), usually entering in a different...
  27. 27 sometimes On certain occasions but not always.
  28. 28 looks A person's physical appearance, especially how attractive they are.
  29. 29 works A factory or industrial site, or the group of such facilities belonging to one operation.
  30. 30 process A series of steps or actions that lead to a particular result.
  31. 31 series A number of related things that come one after another, or a set of connected events.
  32. 32 words An angry exchange or argument.
  33. 33 across From one side of something to the other.
  34. 34 services A roadside stop offering fuel, food, and rest areas for travellers (chiefly UK usage).
  35. 35 miss To fail to hit, catch, reach, or make contact with something.
  36. 36 points The movable rails on a railway track used to switch a train from one line to another.
  37. 37 Goes A surname of Dutch or Portuguese origin, taken from place names.
  38. 38 press To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
  39. 39 questions A party game in which players must respond only with questions, and drop out (or lose a point) if they answer...
  40. 40 guess To form an answer or opinion without being sure it's correct.
  41. 41 themselves The reflexive form of "they" used for a group of people or things already mentioned.
  42. 42 Hands An English surname.
  43. 43 various More than one; several different (things or people).
  44. 44 Weeks Plural of week; more than one period of seven days.
  45. 45 girls Slang for a woman's breasts.
  46. 46 serious Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
  47. 47 Jesus The central figure of Christianity, regarded by Christians as the son of God and the Messiah.
  48. 48 Rules The set of official regulations that govern a game, organization, or activity.
  49. 49 forces The military, especially the armed services of a country, collectively.
  50. 50 James A common English male given name, traditionally derived from the Hebrew name that also gives us "Jacob."
  51. 51 parts A region or area.
  52. 52 perhaps Possibly; maybe.
  53. 53 towards In the direction of something or someone.
  54. 54 success The achievement of a goal or desired result.
  55. 55 ways A distance, especially in the informal phrase "a ways" or "a long ways."
  56. 56 ones A team's first-choice or senior squad, as opposed to reserves.
  57. 57 thus In this way or manner.
  58. 58 access The right or ability to enter, use, or obtain something.
  59. 59 loss The state of no longer having something you once had.
  60. 60 pass To move from one place, position, or state to another.
  61. 61 studies An organized field or programme of academic learning.
  62. 62 boys Plural of "boy"; male children or young men.
  63. 63 cross A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol...
  64. 64 Numbers Plural of number: quantities, figures, or amounts, especially when discussing statistics.
  65. 65 previous Coming before the current one, in time or order.
  66. 66 focus The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
  67. 67 Lines Plural of "line" — marks, rows, sequences of words, or planned routes, among other senses.
  68. 68 analysis A careful, detailed examination of something in order to understand it or explain its parts.
  69. 69 gas A state of matter, like air, that has no fixed shape or volume and spreads to fill its container.
  70. 70 unless Except if; on the condition that something does not happen.
  71. 71 goals Internet slang for something highly admirable, worth aspiring to.
  72. 72 miles (informal) By a large margin; a lot — used to strengthen a comparison.
  73. 73 Paris The capital city of France, known as a global center of art, fashion, and culture.
  74. 74 religious Relating to religion or religious belief.
  75. 75 species A group of living things that can breed with one another and produce fertile offspring; the basic unit of biol...
  76. 76 Jobs An English surname, most notably borne by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
  77. 77 Laws An English surname, a variant of Law, often a short form of Lawrence.
  78. 78 Sales An English surname, an occupational name derived from someone who worked in a hall or manor.
  79. 79 basis The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
  80. 80 operations The practical, day-to-day activities involved in running a business or organization.
  81. 81 address The details of where a building or property is located, used for mail or navigation.
  82. 82 pictures The cinema, or a trip to see a film (chiefly British, slightly dated).
  83. 83 remains The parts of something that are left after most of it has gone or been destroyed.
  84. 84 sports Plural of "sport" — physical competitive activities collectively.
  85. 85 politics The activities and methods involved in governing a country, organization, or group.
  86. 86 uses Third-person singular present tense of use — to employ something for a purpose.
  87. 87 congress A formal meeting or conference to discuss or decide an issue.
  88. 88 famous Known widely by many people.
  89. 89 authorities The official organisations or officials with power to govern or enforce rules in a given area.
  90. 90 mass A large body or quantity of matter without a definite shape.
  91. 91 plus Added to; with the addition of.
  92. 92 seconds An additional helping of food at a meal.
  93. 93 Follows Third-person singular form of "follow" — to come after, to go in pursuit of, or to obey or act in accordance w...
  94. 94 bus A large motor vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route.
  95. 95 Christmas The Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, held on December 25th.
  96. 96 feels (informal, plural) Strong or tender emotions.
  97. 97 glass A hard, usually transparent material made by melting sand with other minerals, used for windows, bottles, and...
  98. 98 arms Weapons, especially firearms, considered collectively.
  99. 99 stars Plural of star; the glowing points of light seen in the night sky, or, informally, outer space and everything...
  100. 100 Louis A male given name of French origin, used for centuries by French kings.
  101. 101 progress Forward movement or development toward a goal.
  102. 102 runs Informal term for diarrhea.
  103. 103 Thomas A common male given name, from the Aramaic word for "twin", popular since biblical times.
  104. 104 los A wildcat of the genus Lynx, especially the Eurasian lynx.
  105. 105 yours The thing or things belonging to the person being spoken to, used without a following noun.
  106. 106 Chris A common diminutive of the given names Christopher, Christian, or Christina.
  107. 107 elements The weather, especially rough conditions like wind, rain, or cold, viewed as something a person is exposed to.
  108. 108 dangerous Likely to cause harm, injury, or death.
  109. 109 lots A large amount or number of things (informal).
  110. 110 projects Public, high-density housing developments for low-income residents.
  111. 111 Vs Abbreviation of "versus," used to show two sides opposing each other in a contest, match, or comparison.
  112. 112 Charles A male given name meaning "free man," one of the most enduring names in the English-speaking world.
  113. 113 interests The group of people or organizations with a stake in a particular matter, considered together.
  114. 114 links A golf course, especially one built on grassy dunes near the sea.
  115. 115 Orders An English surname.
  116. 116 ends Plural of end — the final points, purposes, or extremities of something.
  117. 117 Plants An English surname, an Americanized spelling of the German surname Pflanz.
  118. 118 Texas A large state in the south-central United States, known for its size, oil industry, and distinct cultural iden...
  119. 119 crisis A time of intense difficulty, danger, or instability that demands urgent action.
  120. 120 figures Used to say that something is exactly what you expected, often with a hint of resignation or irritation.
  121. 121 lies Third-person singular present tense of "lie" — says something untrue on purpose.
  122. 122 Powers An English and Irish surname.
  123. 123 steps A sequence of individual movements or actions taken to get somewhere or accomplish something.
  124. 124 boss A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  125. 125 stress A feeling of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or difficult circumstances.
  126. 126 Trees A surname derived from the common noun "tree," sometimes referring to someone who lived near trees or a wooded...
  127. 127 dogs British slang: feet, from Cockney rhyming slang ("dog's meat" = "feet").
  128. 128 funds Money that is available to spend on something.
  129. 129 troops Soldiers, especially as a collective military force.
  130. 130 cards Games played with a deck of playing cards.
  131. 131 heads A shouted warning that something is falling or about to hit someone from above.
  132. 132 jones Slang for heroin.
  133. 133 movies The cinema industry or a trip to see a film, informally.
  134. 134 numerous Existing or occurring in large numbers; many.
  135. 135 Persons An English surname, a variant of Parsons, historically denoting association with a parson's household.
  136. 136 Banks An English surname originally describing someone who lived near a hillside or riverbank; also used as a place...
  137. 137 express To communicate a thought, feeling, or idea in words or actions.
  138. 138 legs The streaks that form on the inside of a wine glass after swirling, used informally to judge a wine's body.
  139. 139 letters Literature and the study of writing, especially as an academic subject; scholarly or literary knowledge.
  140. 140 besides In addition to; apart from.
  141. 141 discuss To talk over a topic with someone, weighing different views.
  142. 142 Fields An English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near open fields.
  143. 143 Helps An English surname, likely derived from a personal name or occupational term.
  144. 144 Streets An English surname, likely denoting someone who lived on or near a paved road.
  145. 145 articles A formal legal or contractual document setting out specific terms, often used of training agreements.
  146. 146 arts The academic subjects that study human culture, thought, and expression — languages, literature, history, and...
  147. 147 facts Used to express agreement with what someone just said.
  148. 148 guns Informal: well-developed arm muscles, especially biceps.
  149. 149 WINS A short informal nickname sometimes used as a diminutive of Winston or Winifred.
  150. 150 ladies Plural of "lady," or informally, a women's restroom.
  151. 151 Ms A title placed before a woman's name that doesn't reveal whether she is married.
  152. 152 obvious Easy to see or understand; not needing explanation.
  153. 153 ourselves Used to refer back to the speaker and others as the same people affected by the action, or to emphasize that g...
  154. 154 Pages A surname, an occupational name for a young servant or attendant.
  155. 155 Angeles A Spanish feminine given name meaning "angels", and part of the city name Los Angeles.
  156. 156 facilities Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
  157. 157 keeps Used only in the fixed phrase "for keeps," meaning permanently or with lasting seriousness.
  158. 158 Williams An English and Welsh surname meaning "son of William," one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking...
  159. 159 des A short, informal form of the given name Desmond.
  160. 160 statistics The branch of mathematics concerned with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
  161. 161 Walls An English surname, likely originating as a topographic name for someone living near a wall.
  162. 162 lights The lungs of an animal, especially when used as food.
  163. 163 regions Areas outside a country's capital or main city, especially when contrasted with it.
  164. 164 falls A waterfall, or a place where water drops steeply over rocks.
  165. 165 Flowers An English surname, likely derived from a trade name or a place associated with flowers.
  166. 166 kiss To touch someone with your lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting.
  167. 167 messages Plural of message: pieces of communication sent between people. In some dialects, also used to mean groceries...
  168. 168 depends Used on its own as a short answer meaning the outcome is uncertain or conditional — a clipped form of "it depe...
  169. 169 stations Plural of station; regular stopping places, assigned posts, or broadcasting channels.
  170. 170 moves Skill or style in dancing or physical action, informally.
  171. 171 papers Official identity or travel documents, such as a passport or visa.
  172. 172 communications The technology and systems used to transmit information, such as phone, internet, or broadcast networks.
  173. 173 Courts Plural of court: legal tribunals, sports playing areas, or enclosed yards.
  174. 174 Wales A country that is part of the United Kingdom, located on a peninsula in the west of Great Britain.
  175. 175 assets Everything of value that a person or company owns, especially as it relates to paying off debts.
  176. 176 consequences A traditional pen-and-paper party game in which each player writes part of a story without seeing what others...
  177. 177 Islands A district of Hong Kong made up of an archipelago of islands, including Lantau.
  178. 178 witness A person who sees an event happen and can describe it afterward.
  179. 179 princess A female member of a royal family, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch.
  180. 180 returns Goods sent back to a seller, usually for a refund or exchange.
  181. 181 thats Whose; belonging to which (a dialectal or archaic possessive relative pronoun).
  182. 182 roads A sheltered stretch of water near the coast where ships can safely anchor.
  183. 183 Roles A surname, likely a variant of Rolls or Rowles.
  184. 184 balls Courage and boldness; nerve.
  185. 185 Drivers An unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Illinois, named from the surname Driver.
  186. 186 mess A dirty, untidy, or disorganized state of things; also, a difficult or awkward situation.
  187. 187 Waters An English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near a stream or body of water.
  188. 188 crimes A mild exclamation of surprise, shock, or annoyance.
  189. 189 grounds Reasons or justification for something.
  190. 190 Marks An English surname derived from the given name Mark.
  191. 191 hearts One of the four suits in a standard deck of playing cards, marked with a red heart symbol.
  192. 192 curious Eager to learn or know more about something.
  193. 193 Les A diminutive of the given names Lester or Leslie.
  194. 194 gross Disgusting or unpleasant.
  195. 195 Judges A book of the Old Testament that tells the story of Israel's early leaders, called judges.
  196. 196 pants An outer garment covering the body from the waist down, with separate legs; trousers.
  197. 197 whereas In contrast to the fact that; while on the other hand.
  198. 198 covers The sheets, blankets, and other bedding used on top of a bed.
  199. 199 happiness The state of feeling joyful, content, or satisfied with life.
  200. 200 nervous Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.
  201. 201 regardless Without letting something change the outcome; no matter what.
  202. 202 Sisters A place name used for various geographic features, such as the city of Sisters in Oregon, named for the nearby...
  203. 203 awareness Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
  204. 204 findings Results or conclusions from an investigation or study.
  205. 205 yards The horizontal spars on a mast that hold up a square sail, and by extension the sail rigging as a whole.
  206. 206 gods The highest, cheapest seating area in a theatre, usually right at the top and far from the stage.
  207. 207 illness A disease or period of poor health.
  208. 208 keys An intentionally garbled spelling of "kys" ("kill yourself"), used online to dodge automatic word filters.
  209. 209 Lewis A metal clamp or pin fitted into a slot cut in a large stone block, used to lift it with a crane.
  210. 210 nights During the night, especially on a regular or recurring basis.
  211. 211 woods A group of trees covering an area smaller than a forest; a small wooded area.
  212. 212 bars Slang used to praise something clever, witty, or well put — especially a sharp line in rap or a killer comebac...
  213. 213 campus The grounds and buildings of a school, college, or university.
  214. 214 courses A somewhat dated or clinical way of referring to a woman's menstrual period.
  215. 215 presents Legal phrase referring to the document in which it appears ("know all men by these presents").
  216. 216 ridiculous Deserving to be laughed at; absurd or foolish.
  217. 217 scores A large but unspecified number of people or things.
  218. 218 Towns An English surname, a variant of "Towne," denoting association with a settlement.
  219. 219 virus A microscopic infectious agent that can only reproduce inside a living host cell, sometimes causing disease.
  220. 220 afterwards At a later time; subsequently.
  221. 221 drinks Plural of drink; beverages, or a social occasion involving alcoholic beverages.
  222. 222 Fees A surname of English or German origin, also the plural of "fee," a payment charged for a service.
  223. 223 folks Informal term for one's parents or immediate family.
  224. 224 headquarters An organization's main office, from which its operations or leadership are run.
  225. 225 Hills Plural of hill: raised areas of land, smaller than mountains.
  226. 226 kings A drinking game played using a standard deck of playing cards, where each card triggers a specific rule or act...
  227. 227 tons Informal: a large quantity or number of something.
  228. 228 wings A type of buoyancy device worn on the back by scuba divers, attached to a backplate.
  229. 229 Bills Plural of bill: multiple invoices, pieces of paper currency, or proposed laws.
  230. 230 Dies A Catalan and Spanish surname, a variant of Diaz.
  231. 231 sciences The plural of science — the various branches of scientific study taken together.
  232. 232 Swiss Relating to Switzerland or its people.
  233. 233 CATS Plural of "cat": small domesticated animals kept as pets, or wild members of the cat family.
  234. 234 economics The academic and social science studying how resources, wealth, goods, and money are produced, distributed, an...
  235. 235 Francis A male given name, from Latin Franciscus ("Frenchman").
  236. 236 phones Informal short form for headphones.
  237. 237 masters A postgraduate degree awarded after a bachelor's.
  238. 238 rocks (slang) Money.
  239. 239 bags To claim something for oneself before anyone else can.
  240. 240 bonus An extra payment given on top of regular wages, often as a reward for performance.
  241. 241 Peoples An English surname, historically denoting someone associated with a lord's household or tenants.
  242. 242 Rivers An English surname.
  243. 243 actress A woman who performs roles in plays, films, or television shows.
  244. 244 channels The proper, official routes for communication or approval within an organization.
  245. 245 congratulations Used to express praise and happiness for someone's achievement or good news.
  246. 246 cuts Corporal punishment given at school, historically by striking with a cane or strap.
  247. 247 genius A person with exceptional intelligence, talent, or creative ability.
  248. 248 nevertheless In spite of what was just said; even so.
  249. 249 physics The branch of science that studies matter, energy, space, and time, and how they interact.
  250. 250 Ross The rough, scaly bark on the outside of a tree trunk.
  251. 251 Waves A rare surname or nickname, not commonly used as a personal name.
  252. 252 cops Plural of cop: police officers.
  253. 253 Dallas A large city in Texas, also a surname, given name, and the name of a small village in Scotland from which the...
  254. 254 grass A common green plant with narrow leaves that covers lawns, fields, and meadows.
  255. 255 lips Plural of lip; the fleshy edges around the mouth.
  256. 256 meets Third-person singular present of "meet" — comes together with, encounters, or satisfies.
  257. 257 precious Of great value or worth.
  258. 258 proceedings The formal course of action in a lawsuit or official process.
  259. 259 Bears A surname, and the plural form used as a nickname or team name, such as the Chicago Bears.
  260. 260 connections People or relationships that give someone useful access, influence, or opportunities.
  261. 261 difficulties Problems or troubles that make something hard to achieve or manage.
  262. 262 roots A person's family background, heritage, or place of origin.
  263. 263 bones Plural of bone; the skeletal parts of a body.
  264. 264 fitness The condition of being physically healthy and strong, usually through exercise.
  265. 265 Netherlands A country in Western Europe known for its flat, low-lying land, canals, and the city of Amsterdam.
  266. 266 tables Backgammon, or any similar board game played with counters moved around a two-row board of marked points.
  267. 267 tennis A sport in which two or four players hit a ball back and forth over a net using racquets.
  268. 268 UPS To connect a device to a backup power supply so it stays on during an outage.
  269. 269 Vegas Short, informal name for Las Vegas, Nevada.
  270. 270 blues A feeling of sadness or low mood.
  271. 271 glasses A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to correct or protect vision.
  272. 272 Guards Elite military regiments, especially ceremonial units tasked with protecting a monarch or head of state.
  273. 273 Stones (vulgar, slang) The testicles.
  274. 274 versus Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.
  275. 275 approaches Different methods or ways of handling something (plural of approach).
  276. 276 boards A stage, especially in theatre — as in the phrase "to tread the boards."
  277. 277 jokes Slang for very funny or entertaining.
  278. 278 lyrics The words that make up a song.
  279. 279 Parks An English surname, denoting someone who worked in or lived near a park; notably borne by civil rights activis...
  280. 280 Styles An English surname, also a common given name in some regions; notably borne by singer Harry Styles.
  281. 281 Allies The nations allied against the Central Powers in World War I or the Axis Powers in World War II.
  282. 282 boots Sturdy footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and often part of the lower leg.
  283. 283 darkness The absence of light.
  284. 284 delicious Very pleasing to the taste; tasty.
  285. 285 enormous Extremely large in size, extent, or degree.
  286. 286 Harris Slang for a dried, resin-rich preparation made from cannabis flowers, smoked as a drug.
  287. 287 Holes An English surname, a variant of Hole.
  288. 288 Mars The fourth planet from the sun, known for its reddish colour.
  289. 289 AIDS Slang for extremely annoying or frustrating.
  290. 290 Walks A rare surname derived from the common verb "walk".
  291. 291 Ads Plural of "ad" — short for advertisements.
  292. 292 bonds Plural of bond; certificates representing loans that pay interest.
  293. 293 continuous Going on without any break or interruption.
  294. 294 counts To be recorded or measured as a whole unit rather than as a share of something bigger.
  295. 295 customs Taxes charged on goods brought into or out of a country, or the government department that collects them.
  296. 296 Olympics The Olympic Games, the major international multi-sport competition held every four years.
  297. 297 wages The total money someone earns over a given period of work.
  298. 298 contents The things held or contained within something.
  299. 299 jealous Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.