300 Words
- 1 the Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
- 2 to Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- 3 that Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or a...
- 4 this Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.
- 5 they Used to refer to a group of people or things already mentioned.
- 6 their Belonging to them.
- 7 there In or at that place.
- 8 time To measure how long something takes, or to choose the moment it happens.
- 9 them The objective form of "they" — used for people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the object of a verb...
- 10 than Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.
- 11 two The number after one; the quantity written as 2.
- 12 then At that time (in the past or future).
- 13 think To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.
- 14 too Also; in addition.
- 15 take To reach out and get hold of something, or to remove or carry it away.
- 16 through Moving from one side or end of something to the other.
- 17 three The number 3, one more than two and one less than four.
- 18 things One's belongings, such as clothes, luggage, or personal items.
- 19 thing Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
- 20 team A group of people working or playing together toward a shared goal.
- 21 thought An idea or mental image formed in the mind.
- 22 times Multiplied by.
- 23 today On the current day.
- 24 thanks Used to express gratitude, informally.
- 25 tell To give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
- 26 Took Past tense of "take."
- 27 top The highest point or part of something.
- 28 though Despite the fact that; although.
- 29 thank To express gratitude to someone.
- 30 try To make an attempt at doing something.
- 31 together In the same place or at the same time; in close company with each other.
- 32 trying Difficult to endure; testing one's patience.
- 33 true Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.
- 34 talk To communicate using spoken words.
- 35 taking Charming or attractive in a way that draws people in.
- 36 taken Past participle of take.
- 37 turn To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
- 38 third Coming after the second and before the fourth in a sequence; ordinal form of three.
- 39 type A category or class of things that share particular features.
- 40 talking The action or activity of speaking.
- 41 total The full amount reached by adding everything together.
- 42 term A word or expression, especially one with a specific meaning in a particular field.
- 43 town A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.
- 44 thinking The process of using your mind to consider or reason about something.
- 45 test A set of questions or tasks used to check someone's knowledge or ability.
- 46 trade To buy and sell goods, services, or securities.
- 47 themselves The reflexive form of "they" used for a group of people or things already mentioned.
- 48 training Instruction and practice given to develop a skill or ability.
- 49 tried Tested repeatedly and proven to be reliable.
- 50 tax Money that a government requires people or businesses to pay, used to fund public services.
- 51 table A piece of furniture with a flat top, supported by legs.
- 52 trust Firm belief in the reliability or honesty of someone or something.
- 53 technology The practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or build tools and machines.
- 54 therefore As a result; for that reason; consequently.
- 55 towards In the direction of something or someone.
- 56 ten The number after nine and before eleven, written as 10.
- 57 truth What is actually the case; facts as opposed to lies or fiction.
- 58 thus In this way or manner.
- 59 title The name given to a book, film, song, or other work.
- 60 text Written words, especially the main body of a document, book, or message.
- 61 tomorrow On the day after today.
- 62 tonight During the evening or night of the present day.
- 63 track A rough path or trail, often left by repeated use.
- 64 treatment Medical care given for an illness or injury.
- 65 throughout In every part of something, or during the whole of a period of time.
- 66 train A line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine, used to carry passengers or freight.
- 67 tour A trip or visit through a place, often for sightseeing or inspection.
- 68 travel To go from one place to another, often over a distance.
- 69 traditional Relating to or based on tradition; customary.
- 70 teacher A person whose job is to help students learn, especially in a school.
- 71 touch To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
- 72 trip A journey, especially for pleasure or a specific purpose.
- 73 telling Revealing something important, often without meaning to; significant.
- 74 theory A set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
- 75 television A device with a screen and speaker that receives and displays broadcast pictures and sound.
- 76 till Up to the time of; until.
- 77 trial A formal examination of evidence in court to decide whether someone is guilty of a crime or liable in a disput...
- 78 target Something aimed at, such as a mark used for shooting practice.
- 79 tree A tall woody plant with a single trunk and branches.
- 80 traffic Vehicles or pedestrians moving along a road, or the general flow of such movement.
- 81 twice Two times.
- 82 throw To send an object through the air using force from your hand or arm.
- 83 tom A common diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a name in its own right.
- 84 Thomas A common male given name, from the Aramaic word for "twin", popular since biblical times.
- 85 trouble A difficult, worrying, or dangerous situation or problem.
- 86 totally Completely; to the fullest extent.
- 87 truly In accordance with fact; accurately or honestly.
- 88 transport To carry people or goods from one place to another.
- 89 Texas A large state in the south-central United States, known for its size, oil industry, and distinct cultural iden...
- 90 toward In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
- 91 taste The sensation produced when food or drink is detected by the tongue, or the ability to perceive it.
- 92 tea The dried leaves of the tea plant, or the hot drink made by steeping them in water.
- 93 technical Relating to a specific field of knowledge or skill, especially one that's hard for outsiders to follow.
- 94 tough Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
- 95 treat To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.
- 96 Trees A surname derived from the common noun "tree," sometimes referring to someone who lived near trees or a wooded...
- 97 twitter A series of short chirping sounds made by birds.
- 98 terrible Very bad or unpleasant.
- 99 territory An area or extent of land, especially one under a particular government's control.
- 100 transfer To move something from one place, person, or thing to another.
- 101 treated Having undergone a specific treatment or process.
- 102 troops Soldiers, especially as a collective military force.
- 103 task A specific piece of work that needs to be done.
- 104 teaching A belief or principle put forward by a religious, philosophical, or other respected authority.
- 105 turning A change in direction; a bend or curve in a road or path.
- 106 thousand The number 1,000, equal to ten times one hundred.
- 107 temperature A measurement of how hot or cold something is.
- 108 tired In need of rest or sleep; worn out.
- 109 twenty The number after nineteen and before twenty-one; 20.
- 110 teach To help someone learn a skill or subject by explaining or demonstrating it.
- 111 testing The process of checking whether something works correctly or meets a standard.
- 112 theme The main subject or topic of a talk, book, or piece of art.
- 113 threat A statement expressing intent to harm or punish someone.
- 114 Taylor A common English and Scottish surname, originally an occupational name for someone who made or altered clothes...
- 115 Tony Fashionable and upscale; high-toned.
- 116 Tuesday The day of the week between Monday and Wednesday.
- 117 Thursday The day of the week between Wednesday and Friday.
- 118 tank A large container built to hold a liquid or gas.
- 119 tech Informal short form of technology.
- 120 Toronto The largest city in Canada, capital of the province of Ontario.
- 121 turkey A large North American bird with a fan-shaped tail, farmed for its meat.
- 122 typical Having the usual features of a particular type or group; representative.
- 123 ticket A small printed or digital pass that allows entry to an event, or travel on transport.
- 124 tradition A custom, belief, or practice passed down within a family, community, or culture over generations.
- 125 talent A natural ability to do something well.
- 126 tend To be likely to behave, happen, or turn out in a particular way.
- 127 trained Having received instruction or practice in a particular skill.
- 128 typically In a way that is usual or expected; normally.
- 129 teeth Plural of tooth — the hard structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
- 130 tool A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
- 131 tower A tall, narrow structure, either standing alone or forming part of a larger building.
- 132 truck A large motor vehicle used for carrying goods.
- 133 tall Having greater than average height.
- 134 tight Fitting closely, firmly fixed, or held firmly in place; not loose.
- 135 tiny Extremely small in size.
- 136 tournament A series of games or contests played to determine an overall winner.
- 137 transportation The act or system of moving people or goods; especially the common American term for this.
- 138 thats Whose; belonging to which (a dialectal or archaic possessive relative pronoun).
- 139 trading The activity of buying and selling goods, currency, or financial assets.
- 140 tip The pointed or outer end of something.
- 141 temporary Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
- 142 tie A narrow strip of fabric worn around the neck, usually with a shirt collar, as an item of formal clothing.
- 143 temple A building used for worship, especially in religions other than mainstream Christianity.
- 144 treaty A formal, legally binding agreement between countries or international organizations.
- 145 trend A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time.
- 146 Tim A short form of the male name Timothy.
- 147 trick An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
- 148 therapy Treatment intended to relieve or heal a physical or mental condition.
- 149 technique A specific method or way of doing something that requires skill or practice.
- 150 telephone To call someone or pass on information using a phone.
- 151 tied Closely linked or connected to something else.
- 152 topic A subject that is being discussed, written about, or thought about.
- 153 transition A change from one state, form, or place to another.
- 154 translation A version of a text or speech rendered in a different language.
- 155 tag A small label attached to an item, showing information such as its price, size, or owner.
- 156 thin Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
- 157 threatened At risk of being harmed or becoming endangered.
- 158 tone The quality or character of a sound, especially its pitch, timbre, or emotional colouring.
- 159 tongue The flexible muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, moving food, and forming speech sounds.
- 160 Towns An English surname, a variant of "Towne," denoting association with a settlement.
- 161 tons Informal: a large quantity or number of something.
- 162 tape To fasten, seal, or attach something using adhesive tape.
- 163 thirty The number after twenty-nine and before thirty-one; 30.
- 164 thick Having a large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.
- 165 thrown Sent through the air by throwing.
- 166 trail To follow closely behind someone or something.
- 167 terrorist A person who uses violence and fear against civilians to pursue political or ideological goals.
- 168 throwing The act of hurling something through the air.
- 169 twelve The number after eleven and before thirteen; 12.
- 170 thou An old-fashioned or poetic word for "you," used when speaking to one person.
- 171 tail The flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.
- 172 Turkish Of or relating to Turkey, its people, culture, or language.
- 173 tables Backgammon, or any similar board game played with counters moved around a two-row board of marked points.
- 174 tennis A sport in which two or four players hit a ball back and forth over a net using racquets.
- 175 terminal A building where passengers board or leave planes, trains, or ferries.
- 176 theater A building where plays, films, or other performances are staged for an audience.
- 177 touched Emotionally moved, often with gratitude or tenderness.
- 178 transmission The act of sending or passing something on, such as data, a signal, or a disease.
- 179 tear To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.
- 180 tiger A large, powerful wild cat native to Asia, with an orange coat marked by black stripes.
- 181 toilet A fixture, usually with a bowl and seat, used for urination and defecation and flushed with water.
- 182 tourism The activity of traveling to and visiting places for pleasure, especially away from one's home area.
- 183 Treasury A government department that manages public money — its collection, storage, and spending.
- 184 throat The front part of the neck, or the passage inside it leading from the mouth to the lungs and stomach.
- 185 twin One of two children born to the same mother at the same time.
- 186 timing The choice of when to do something, especially in relation to its effect.
- 187 tourist A person who travels to a place for pleasure or sightseeing rather than for work.
- 188 trap A device designed to catch or kill an animal.
- 189 tobacco A plant of the genus Nicotiana, grown for its leaves.
- 190 tube A hollow cylinder used to carry liquid, gas, or other material.
- 191 trans A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
- 192 targeted Aimed specifically at a particular person, group, or outcome, rather than general.
- 193 thy An old-fashioned or poetic word for "your," used with a singular person you are addressing.
- 194 tribute Something said, done, or given to show respect or admiration for someone.
- 195 triple Made up of three parts, or three times the usual amount.
- 196 tale A story, especially one that is told aloud and may be fictional or exaggerated.
- 197 tissue A soft, absorbent piece of paper used for blowing your nose or wiping up small messes.
- 198 Tokyo The capital city and a prefecture of Japan.
- 199 transformation A dramatic change in form, appearance, or character.
- 200 traveling In basketball, a violation where a player holding the ball takes too many steps without dribbling.
- 201 terror Intense fear.
- 202 testimony A formal statement given by a witness, especially in court.
- 203 thee Archaic form of "you," used as the object of a verb or preposition (the object form of "thou").
- 204 tracking The act or system of following and monitoring the progress or location of something.
- 205 tune A short, memorable melody or piece of music.
- 206 Ted A nickname short for Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, or Edmund.
- 207 terry A looped cotton fabric used for towels and bathrobes because it soaks up water well.
- 208 Thompson A common English and Scottish surname meaning "son of Thomas".
- 209 torture The deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.
- 210 toy An object made for a child (or sometimes an adult) to play with.
- 211 trace A small mark, sign, or amount left behind that shows something existed or happened.
- 212 trailer An unpowered vehicle towed behind a car or truck to carry cargo or equipment.
- 213 travelling British spelling of traveling: the act of journeying from place to place.
- 214 tunnel An underground or underwater passage, often built for travel.
- 215 tap A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
- 216 tension A feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.
- 217 Thailand A country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Siam, with Bangkok as its capital.
- 218 touching Causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness.
- 219 trash Discarded material; garbage or rubbish.
- 220 treating The act or process of giving treatment or care.
- 221 trigger The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
- 222 TRIPS A nickname, often short for "Triple" or given to a third child in a family, sometimes also used as a surname.
- 223 tropical Relating to, or typical of, the hot and humid region near the equator.
- 224 transit The act or process of passing through or across a place.
- 225 talented Having a natural skill or ability.
- 226 taxi A car that can be hired, along with a driver, to take passengers to a destination for a fare.
- 227 thereby By that means; as a result of that.
- 228 threatening Suggesting or carrying the risk of harm.
- 229 throne The ceremonial chair used by a monarch, pope, or bishop.
- 230 thunder The deep rumbling or cracking sound that follows a lightning bolt, caused by rapidly heated air expanding.
- 231 ton A unit of weight — roughly 907 kg (short ton, US), 1016 kg (long ton, UK), or exactly 1000 kg (metric tonne).
- 232 tragedy A serious play or story in which the main character comes to ruin, often through a personal flaw or fate.
- 233 transaction An exchange or deal, especially involving money, goods, or business.
- 234 teen A person aged between thirteen and nineteen; short for teenager.
- 235 theft The crime of stealing something that belongs to someone else.
- 236 toxic Poisonous; capable of causing illness or death if it enters the body.
- 237 trapped Caught in a trap or unable to escape a place or situation.
- 238 twist To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
- 239 til Up to the point in time when; used the same way as "till" or "until."
- 240 trusted Regarded as reliable and honest; relied upon with confidence.
- 241 twins Two children born to the same mother at the same birth.
- 242 tactics The specific methods and arrangements used to achieve an objective, especially in a military, sporting, or com...
- 243 treasure A valuable collection of money, jewels, or other precious things.
- 244 tribe A social group made up of related families or clans, often sharing language, culture, and territory.
- 245 tho Informal spelling of "though", used to mean "although" or "but".
- 246 Tommy Informal nickname for a British soldier, especially historically.
- 247 Tours A city in central France, capital of the Indre-et-Loire department, known for its historic old town.
- 248 Tyler A given name, originally an English surname meaning "one who lays tiles," now common for boys and, more recent...
- 249 technological Relating to or involving technology, particularly modern science-based technology.
- 250 teenage Between thirteen and nineteen years old, or relating to that age group.
- 251 territorial Relating to a particular area of land or territory.
- 252 torn Unable to choose between two or more options because you feel pulled in different directions.
- 253 transformed Changed so much in appearance or character as to seem entirely different.
- 254 trophy An object, such as a cup or statuette, awarded for winning a competition.
- 255 technically Strictly speaking, according to the precise facts or rules, even though it may seem to contradict common belie...
- 256 thermal Relating to heat or temperature.
- 257 temporarily For a limited period of time; not permanently.
- 258 testament A legal document stating how a person wants their property divided after death.
- 259 Thai Relating to Thailand, its people, language, or culture.
- 260 tolerance Acceptance of beliefs, practices, or people different from one's own, without prejudice.
- 261 traditionally In a way that follows established custom.
- 262 trauma A serious physical injury to the body.
- 263 turner A person who shapes wood or other material on a lathe.
- 264 tier One of a series of levels or rows, especially arranged one above another.
- 265 toll A fee charged for using a road, bridge, or similar route.
- 266 tragic Causing great sadness, suffering, or loss.
- 267 tablet A small, solid, easy-to-swallow piece of medicine or a supplement.
- 268 tackle To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.
- 269 tales In law, a person available on standby to fill a vacancy on a jury.
- 270 tattoo A permanent design made on the skin by injecting ink with a needle.
- 271 thread A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
- 272 Towers An English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near a tower or worked as a tower guard.
- 273 teens The years of a person's life from thirteen to nineteen.
- 274 tent A portable shelter made of fabric stretched over poles, used for camping or outdoor events.
- 275 threshold The strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.
- 276 tooth A hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
- 277 transform To change something greatly in appearance, nature, or character.
- 278 te In solfège (the do-re-mi system used in music), the syllable for the seventh note of a major scale.
- 279 tender Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
- 280 thumb The short, thick digit of the hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
- 281 tide The regular rise and fall of the sea, caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
- 282 timeline A visual representation of events set out in the order they happened or will happen.
- 283 tremendous Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
- 284 tribal Relating to, or organized around, a tribe or tribes.
- 285 Tennessee A state of the United States.
- 286 theoretical Based on theory or reasoning rather than practical experience or proof.
- 287 thoroughly In a complete, careful way, leaving nothing undone.
- 288 Todd An English and Scottish surname originally derived from a dialect word for "fox."
- 289 travelled British spelling of traveled: visited often, or experienced from wide travel.
- 290 trunk To cut something short or reduce it drastically.
- 291 teenager A person aged between thirteen and nineteen years old.
- 292 Tel A nickname for the given name Terry.
- 293 tendency A natural inclination to behave or happen in a particular way.
- 294 TA An informal way of saying thanks (chiefly British).
- 295 tab A small flap or strip attached to something, used for holding, opening, or labeling it.
- 296 Taiwan A self-governing island territory in East Asia, officially the Republic of China, with its capital at Taipei.
- 297 toe Any of the five digits at the end of the human foot.
- 298 traveled Visited often by travelers, or, of a person, experienced from having traveled widely.
- 299 triumph A great success or victory after overcoming difficulty.
- 300 timber Wood that has been cut and prepared for building.