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  1. 1 by Near or next to something.
  2. 2 my Belonging to or associated with the speaker.
  3. 3 they Used to refer to a group of people or things already mentioned.
  4. 4 only Being the single one of its kind; sole.
  5. 5 any Used to refer to one or some of a thing, without specifying which, especially in questions and negatives.
  6. 6 may Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
  7. 7 way A road, path, or route from one place to another.
  8. 8 very Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.
  9. 9 day The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
  10. 10 really In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
  11. 11 many A large but unspecified number of (used with countable nouns).
  12. 12 why For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
  13. 13 say To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
  14. 14 every Used before a singular noun to mean each one of a group, with no exceptions.
  15. 15 family A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, especially parents and their children.
  16. 16 away From this place or position; to or at a distance.
  17. 17 money Coins and banknotes used to buy things.
  18. 18 already By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
  19. 19 city A large, important settlement, generally bigger than a town and often with its own local government.
  20. 20 play To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
  21. 21 today On the current day.
  22. 22 company A business organization that sells goods or provides services.
  23. 23 country A nation with its own government and defined territory.
  24. 24 party A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
  25. 25 try To make an attempt at doing something.
  26. 26 early Happening or arriving before the expected or usual time.
  27. 27 actually In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
  28. 28 body The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
  29. 29 history The study of past events, or the events themselves considered together.
  30. 30 story An account, true or invented, of events told for information or entertainment.
  31. 31 guy A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
  32. 32 pay To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
  33. 33 university An institution of higher education offering degrees, teaching, and research.
  34. 34 pretty Attractive or pleasant to look at, especially in a delicate or charming way.
  35. 35 probably Very likely, though not completely certain.
  36. 36 community A group of people who live in the same area, or who share interests, background, or identity.
  37. 37 happy Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
  38. 38 stay To remain in a place rather than leaving.
  39. 39 study To spend time learning about a subject, often in preparation for an exam or qualification.
  40. 40 easy Requiring little effort or skill; not difficult.
  41. 41 ready Fully prepared for something and able to act immediately.
  42. 42 security The state of being safe from danger, harm, or threat.
  43. 43 sorry Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
  44. 44 buy To get something by paying money for it.
  45. 45 military Relating to soldiers, armies, or armed forces.
  46. 46 society A large group of people who share a culture, laws, and way of life, typically within a country or region.
  47. 47 baby A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
  48. 48 especially To a greater degree than usual; particularly.
  49. 49 energy The capacity to do work or produce change, such as heat, light, or motion.
  50. 50 boy A male child or young man.
  51. 51 likely Probable; expected to happen or be true.
  52. 52 finally At last, after a long wait or delay.
  53. 53 hey An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
  54. 54 policy A course of action or set of principles adopted by a government, organization, or person.
  55. 55 usually Under normal conditions; most of the time.
  56. 56 industry A particular branch of economic or commercial activity, such as manufacturing or a specific trade.
  57. 57 key A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
  58. 58 century A period of one hundred years.
  59. 59 exactly Precisely, with no approximation or margin of error.
  60. 60 July The seventh month of the year, between June and August.
  61. 61 quality The overall standard or excellence of something, as opposed to how much of it there is.
  62. 62 currently At this moment; now.
  63. 63 property Something that a person or organization owns, especially land, buildings, or possessions.
  64. 64 technology The practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or build tools and machines.
  65. 65 army A large organized force trained and equipped for warfare, especially on land.
  66. 66 January The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming after December and before February.
  67. 67 daily Happening or done every day.
  68. 68 necessary Required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.
  69. 69 simply In a simple, plain, or uncomplicated way.
  70. 70 crazy Mentally unstable or irrational; behaving in a wild or nonsensical way.
  71. 71 enjoy To take pleasure or satisfaction in something.
  72. 72 particularly Especially; more than usual or more than others.
  73. 73 generally Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
  74. 74 quickly Rapidly; at speed.
  75. 75 funny Causing laughter or amusement.
  76. 76 immediately Right away, without any delay.
  77. 77 clearly In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
  78. 78 February The second month of the year, coming between January and March, and the shortest month, with an extra day adde...
  79. 79 Friday The day of the week between Thursday and Saturday, often the last working day of the week.
  80. 80 holy Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
  81. 81 seriously In a solemn, earnest, or literal way.
  82. 82 ability The capacity or power to do something.
  83. 83 certainly Without any doubt; definitely.
  84. 84 completely Totally or fully, with nothing left out.
  85. 85 majority More than half of a group or total.
  86. 86 nearly Almost; very close to a particular amount, state, or outcome.
  87. 87 recently A short time ago, or in the near past.
  88. 88 lady A polite or formal word for a woman, especially one with refined manners.
  89. 89 Germany A country in Central Europe; official name Federal Republic of Germany, capital Berlin.
  90. 90 economy The system of production, trade, and consumption within a country, region, or community.
  91. 91 heavy Having great weight; hard to lift or carry.
  92. 92 Sunday The day of the week that follows Saturday, traditionally a day of rest or worship in Christian countries.
  93. 93 nobody Not any person; no one.
  94. 94 safety The condition of being protected from danger, risk, or harm.
  95. 95 authority The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
  96. 96 carry To hold something and move it from one place to another.
  97. 97 directly In a straight line or straightforward manner, without detour.
  98. 98 opportunity A favorable set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
  99. 99 activity The state of being busy or full of movement and action.
  100. 100 anyway Regardless of what has just been said or what happens; in any case.
  101. 101 absolutely Completely and without qualification.
  102. 102 easily Without difficulty or effort.
  103. 103 highly To a great degree; very much.
  104. 104 reality The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they are imagined or wished to be.
  105. 105 agency A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
  106. 106 county An administrative or geographic division within a country or state.
  107. 107 everybody Every person; all people in a group.
  108. 108 primary Most important; main.
  109. 109 secretary A person who handles correspondence, records, and administrative tasks for a person or organisation.
  110. 110 yesterday The day before today.
  111. 111 eventually In the end, especially after delay or difficulty.
  112. 112 Saturday The day of the week between Friday and Sunday, widely treated as part of the weekend.
  113. 113 theory A set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
  114. 114 fully Completely; entirely; with nothing left out.
  115. 115 Gay Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
  116. 116 supply To provide something needed.
  117. 117 definitely Without any doubt; certainly.
  118. 118 worry To feel anxious or uneasy about something.
  119. 119 memory The brain's ability to store and recall information or past experiences.
  120. 120 previously At an earlier time, before now or before the point being discussed.
  121. 121 somebody An unspecified or unknown person.
  122. 122 apparently According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
  123. 123 Mary A female given name of Hebrew or Aramaic origin.
  124. 124 Monday The day of the week following Sunday and preceding Tuesday.
  125. 125 mostly For the greater part; mainly or generally.
  126. 126 obviously Clearly; in a way that's easy to see or understand.
  127. 127 duty Something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
  128. 128 healthy In good physical or mental condition; free from illness.
  129. 129 totally Completely; to the fullest extent.
  130. 130 truly In accordance with fact; accurately or honestly.
  131. 131 extremely To a very great or intense degree.
  132. 132 apply To formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.
  133. 133 copy A duplicate of something original.
  134. 134 fly A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
  135. 135 library A building or institution that holds books and other media for people to borrow or use.
  136. 136 responsibility The state of being accountable for something, or the duty to deal with it.
  137. 137 Assembly A group of people gathered together for a shared purpose, such as a meeting or ceremony.
  138. 138 automatically In a way that happens by itself, without a person having to control or think about it.
  139. 139 capacity The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
  140. 140 emergency A sudden, serious situation that requires immediate action.
  141. 141 Italy A country in Southern Europe shaped like a boot, known for its history, art, and cuisine. Capital: Rome.
  142. 142 lucky Having good fortune; enjoying favourable outcomes without necessarily earning them.
  143. 143 victory The winning of a battle, contest, or struggle against an opponent.
  144. 144 literally In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.
  145. 145 enemy A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
  146. 146 entirely Completely; wholly, without exception.
  147. 147 henry The SI unit of electrical inductance, symbol H.
  148. 148 possibly Perhaps; used to show something might be true.
  149. 149 strategy A carefully worked-out plan for reaching a particular goal, especially over the long term.
  150. 150 dry Free from moisture; not wet.
  151. 151 harry To repeatedly bother, pressure, or harass someone.
  152. 152 ministry A government department headed by a minister.
  153. 153 sky The space above the earth where clouds, the sun, and stars appear.
  154. 154 slightly To a small degree or extent.
  155. 155 survey A set of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people.
  156. 156 beauty The quality of being pleasing to look at or otherwise highly attractive.
  157. 157 territory An area or extent of land, especially one under a particular government's control.
  158. 158 approximately Roughly; close to a particular amount or figure, but not exact.
  159. 159 bay A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.
  160. 160 birthday The yearly anniversary of the day someone was born.
  161. 161 busy Having a lot to do; occupied with work or activity.
  162. 162 valley A long, low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
  163. 163 originally At first, or in the beginning, before things changed.
  164. 164 relatively Fairly or somewhat, when judged against a typical standard.
  165. 165 lay To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
  166. 166 mainly For the most part; chiefly.
  167. 167 specifically In a way that names or applies to one particular thing; explicitly.
  168. 168 display To show something openly so it can be seen clearly.
  169. 169 friendly Kind, warm, and easy to get along with.
  170. 170 identity Who a person is, including their name, background, and sense of self.
  171. 171 journey A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.
  172. 172 lovely Beautiful or pleasing; delightful.
  173. 173 possibility The chance that something might happen or be true.
  174. 174 suddenly In a way that happens quickly and unexpectedly.
  175. 175 angry Feeling or showing strong displeasure or hostility.
  176. 176 holiday A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
  177. 177 honestly In a truthful, sincere manner.
  178. 178 ray A narrow beam of light or other radiation.
  179. 179 twenty The number after nineteen and before twenty-one; 20.
  180. 180 entry The act of entering, or a means of entering a place.
  181. 181 injury Physical damage or harm done to the body.
  182. 182 largely Mostly or mainly.
  183. 183 plenty A large or more-than-sufficient amount.
  184. 184 slowly At a slow speed or pace; not quickly.
  185. 185 reply To give a spoken or written answer to a question, message, or accusation.
  186. 186 Tony Fashionable and upscale; high-toned.
  187. 187 Tuesday The day of the week between Monday and Wednesday.
  188. 188 cry To shed tears, usually from sadness, pain, or strong emotion.
  189. 189 empty Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
  190. 190 normally Under usual conditions; typically.
  191. 191 properly In a correct, suitable, or appropriate manner.
  192. 192 Thursday The day of the week between Wednesday and Friday.
  193. 193 democracy A system of government in which power belongs to the people, exercised directly or through elected representat...
  194. 194 deputy A person who is second-in-command and acts on behalf of a senior officeholder.
  195. 195 guilty Having committed a wrongdoing or crime.
  196. 196 secondary Of lesser importance than something else; not primary.
  197. 197 turkey A large North American bird with a fan-shaped tail, farmed for its meat.
  198. 198 unfortunately Happening as a result of bad luck or misfortune.
  199. 199 basically In essence; when reduced to the most important point.
  200. 200 recovery A return to a normal or better condition after illness, damage, or difficulty.
  201. 201 category A group or class into which things are sorted based on shared features.
  202. 202 closely In a careful, detailed, or near manner.
  203. 203 frequently Often; at frequent intervals.
  204. 204 identify To work out or state exactly who or what someone or something is.
  205. 205 jersey A close-fitting knitted top, originally made of wool, worn on the upper body.
  206. 206 perfectly In a flawless or ideal way.
  207. 207 typically In a way that is usual or expected; normally.
  208. 208 anybody Any person at all; anyone.
  209. 209 widely Over a large area or range.
  210. 210 anniversary The yearly date on which a significant past event, such as a wedding, is remembered or celebrated.
  211. 211 joy A feeling of great happiness or delight.
  212. 212 primarily Mainly, or first and foremost.
  213. 213 surgery A medical operation that involves cutting into the body to treat an illness or injury.
  214. 214 ultimately In the end; after everything else has been considered or has happened.
  215. 215 Wednesday The day of the week that falls between Tuesday and Thursday.
  216. 216 dirty Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
  217. 217 hardly Barely; only just; almost not at all.
  218. 218 nearby Close by; not far away.
  219. 219 poverty The state of being poor; lacking enough money to meet basic needs.
  220. 220 tiny Extremely small in size.
  221. 221 heavily To a great degree or extent.
  222. 222 hockey A team sport in which players use curved sticks to hit a ball or puck into a goal.
  223. 223 necessarily As an unavoidable result; inevitably.
  224. 224 philosophy The academic study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reasoning.
  225. 225 significantly To a noticeable or important extent.
  226. 226 attorney A lawyer, especially one licensed to represent clients in legal matters.
  227. 227 constantly Happening all the time or very often; without stopping.
  228. 228 delivery The act of bringing goods, mail, or a service to the person receiving them.
  229. 229 factory A building where goods are manufactured, usually on a large scale using machinery.
  230. 230 navy A country's armed maritime military force.
  231. 231 officially According to official rules, procedures, or authority.
  232. 232 personality The particular mix of traits, attitudes, and behaviors that makes someone who they are.
  233. 233 surely Without doubt; certainly.
  234. 234 hopefully In a way that shows hope.
  235. 235 regularly At consistent intervals; often and predictably.
  236. 236 strongly In a powerful, forceful, or intense manner.
  237. 237 destroy To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
  238. 238 temporary Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
  239. 239 battery A device that stores and supplies electrical power, made of one or more cells.
  240. 240 effectively In a way that produces the intended result; successfully.
  241. 241 hungry Feeling the need or desire to eat.
  242. 242 initially At first, before anything changed.
  243. 243 shortly Soon, or after a brief time.
  244. 244 treaty A formal, legally binding agreement between countries or international organizations.
  245. 245 fairly To a moderate or reasonable extent; quite.
  246. 246 increasingly More and more as time goes on.
  247. 247 personally Used to show that something is one's own private opinion or feeling.
  248. 248 Sydney The largest city in Australia; also used as a given name for both men and women.
  249. 249 weekly Happening, published, or done once a week.
  250. 250 academy A school, college, or institution devoted to a particular subject or level of education.
  251. 251 contemporary Belonging to or happening in the present time; modern.
  252. 252 discovery The act of finding something previously unknown, or the thing found.
  253. 253 barely Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
  254. 254 ceremony A formal event held to mark or celebrate something important.
  255. 255 charity An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
  256. 256 grey The color between black and white, as of storm clouds or ash; the standard British/Commonwealth spelling of "g...
  257. 257 minority A smaller part of a larger group, especially as a proportion of votes, opinions, or numbers.
  258. 258 naturally In a way that happens without artificial help or intervention.
  259. 259 pray To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
  260. 260 railway A transport system that runs trains on fixed tracks (British English).
  261. 261 therapy Treatment intended to relieve or heal a physical or mental condition.
  262. 262 comedy A form of entertainment, especially a play, film, or performance, meant to amuse and often ending happily.
  263. 263 currency The system of money used in a particular country.
  264. 264 deeply To a great or intense degree; very much.
  265. 265 electricity A form of energy caused by the movement of charged particles, used to power lights, appliances, and machines.
  266. 266 marry To become someone's husband or wife in a legal or religious ceremony.
  267. 267 mystery Something unexplained, unknown, or puzzling.
  268. 268 successfully In a way that achieves the intended result.
  269. 269 carefully In a way that pays close attention to avoid mistakes or harm.
  270. 270 essentially Basically, or in the most important respects.
  271. 271 fantasy An imagined scenario, especially a pleasant or unrealistic one.
  272. 272 rarely Not often; seldom.
  273. 273 respectively In the order given, matching each item on one list to the corresponding item on another.
  274. 274 frequency How often something happens over a given period of time.
  275. 275 ordinary Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
  276. 276 penalty A punishment or negative consequence imposed for breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
  277. 277 Andy Informal term for a person of a particular type or category, often used dismissively (e.g. 'karen', 'chad').
  278. 278 badly In a poor, unsatisfactory, or incorrect way.
  279. 279 delay A period of waiting before something happens; a hold-up.
  280. 280 everyday Ordinary, normal, or happening as part of daily routine rather than something special.
  281. 281 gallery A room or building used to display works of art.
  282. 282 Jimmy To force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.
  283. 283 Kelly A common given name and surname of Irish origin, used for both men and women.
  284. 284 summary A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
  285. 285 merely Only, and nothing more than; simply.
  286. 286 buddy A friend or casual companion.
  287. 287 commonly Usually; in most cases.
  288. 288 equally In equal shares, amounts, or degree; evenly.
  289. 289 gray Having a color between black and white, like the color of clouds or ash.
  290. 290 highway A main road, especially a large, fast public road built for long-distance travel.
  291. 291 monthly Happening or produced once every month.
  292. 292 newly Very recently; not long ago.
  293. 293 poetry Literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.
  294. 294 thirty The number after twenty-nine and before thirty-one; 30.
  295. 295 extraordinary Very unusual or remarkable; far beyond what is normal.
  296. 296 glory Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
  297. 297 priority Something regarded as more important than other things, and dealt with first.
  298. 298 ugly Unpleasant to look at; not attractive.
  299. 299 Anthony A common male given name, in use since medieval times, and also found as a surname.
  300. 300 anxiety A persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened ye...