300 Words
- 1 A The first letter of the English alphabet.
- 2 Aaron A male given name, from the biblical figure who was the brother of Moses.
- 3 abba An Aramaic word for "father", used as a religious title and, in the New Testament, as an intimate name for God...
- 4 abbess A woman who heads a convent of nuns, holding the same authority over her community that an abbot holds over mo...
- 5 abbey A monastery or convent, or the buildings that house it, led by an abbot or abbess.
- 6 abbot The monk who is head of an abbey or monastery.
- 7 abbreviation A shortened form of a word or phrase, standing in for the full version.
- 8 abdicate To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
- 9 abdomen The part of the body between the chest and the pelvis, containing the stomach and other digestive organs.
- 10 abdominal Relating to the abdomen.
- 11 abduct To take a person away by force, usually secretly and against their will; to kidnap.
- 12 abduction The crime of taking a person away by force or deception, typically to hold them against their will.
- 13 abductor Someone who unlawfully takes a person away by force; a kidnapper.
- 14 aberrant Differing from what is normal or expected; deviating from the usual pattern.
- 15 aberration Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
- 16 abhor To hate or detest something intensely; to regard it with disgust.
- 17 abhorrent Causing intense disgust or hatred; utterly repugnant.
- 18 ability The capacity or power to do something.
- 19 abject Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- 20 able Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
- 21 abnormal Different from what is usual, expected, or average; not normal.
- 22 abolish To officially end a law, system, or practice.
- 23 abolition The act of officially ending a law, system, or practice, especially slavery.
- 24 abominable Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing strong hatred or disapproval.
- 25 abomination Something that causes intense disgust or hatred.
- 26 Aboriginal Relating to the original, native inhabitants of a region, especially before colonization.
- 27 aborigines The original or earliest known inhabitants of a region.
- 28 abort To stop an action, plan, or process before it is finished, usually because of a problem.
- 29 abortion The deliberate ending of a pregnancy before the foetus can survive on its own.
- 30 abound To exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful.
- 31 abracadabra A magic word traditionally chanted as part of a spell or charm.
- 32 abrasion A scraped area of skin where the surface has been rubbed or scratched off.
- 33 abrasive Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
- 34 abrupt Happening suddenly and without warning.
- 35 abscess A swollen, pus-filled pocket in the body, usually caused by infection.
- 36 absence The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
- 37 absent Not present in a place where one is expected to be.
- 38 absinthe A strong, anise-flavoured spirit traditionally distilled with wormwood.
- 39 absolute Complete and total, with no exceptions or limits.
- 40 absolution A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
- 41 absolve To officially clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
- 42 absorb To soak up a liquid, gas, or other substance.
- 43 absorbent Able to soak up liquid easily.
- 44 absorption The process of taking in and incorporating a substance, such as light, heat, or liquid.
- 45 abstain To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
- 46 abstinence The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
- 47 abstract A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
- 48 abstraction The process of considering an idea or quality separately from any specific object.
- 49 absurd So unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.
- 50 absurdity The quality of being absurd or ridiculous.
- 51 abundance A very large supply of something; more than enough.
- 52 abundant Existing in large quantities; plentiful.
- 53 abuse Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
- 54 abusive Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
- 55 acacia A tree or shrub with feathery leaves and small clustered flowers, common in warm and dry climates.
- 56 academia The world of universities, teaching, and scholarly research, considered as a whole.
- 57 academic Relating to schools, universities, or formal education and scholarship.
- 58 academy A school, college, or institution devoted to a particular subject or level of education.
- 59 accelerate To go faster, or to make something go faster.
- 60 acceleration An increase in speed, or the rate at which speed increases.
- 61 accent A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
- 62 accentuate To make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
- 63 accept To agree to receive or take something that is offered.
- 64 acceptable Good enough to be approved of or allowed; satisfactory.
- 65 access The right or ability to enter, use, or obtain something.
- 66 accessible Easy to reach, enter, or obtain.
- 67 accessory An additional item that complements or completes something, especially an outfit.
- 68 accident An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
- 69 accidental Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
- 70 acclaim To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
- 71 accommodate To provide someone with a place to stay or space to fit.
- 72 accommodation A place to stay, such as a room or house, especially for travellers or students.
- 73 accompany To go somewhere with someone, or to be present alongside them.
- 74 accomplice A person who helps someone else commit a crime.
- 75 accomplish To succeed in doing or finishing something, especially something difficult.
- 76 accord A formal agreement, especially between countries or groups.
- 77 account A written or spoken description of events; a report.
- 78 accumulate To gradually gather or build up over time.
- 79 accurate Correct and free from error; exact.
- 80 accuse To claim that someone has done something wrong or committed a crime.
- 81 ace A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.
- 82 ach An old name for parsley or related plants such as wild celery and smallage.
- 83 achieve To succeed in doing or reaching something, usually after effort.
- 84 acid In chemistry, a substance that reacts with a base, tastes sour, and can turn litmus paper red; on the pH scale...
- 85 acidity The quality or level of being acidic; sourness.
- 86 acquaint To make someone familiar with something, or to introduce people to each other.
- 87 acquire To get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.
- 88 acquisition The act of getting or gaining something, especially when a company buys another business.
- 89 acrylic Made from a synthetic resin or fiber derived from acrylic acid.
- 90 act To do something; to take action.
- 91 action The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
- 92 active Engaging in physical movement or exercise regularly.
- 93 activity The state of being busy or full of movement and action.
- 94 actor A person who performs roles in plays, films, or television shows.
- 95 actual Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
- 96 acumen The ability to make quick, accurate judgments and decisions, especially in a particular field.
- 97 acupuncture A traditional Chinese medical treatment involving inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, oft...
- 98 acute Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
- 99 adage A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
- 100 Adam In the Bible, the first man created by God.
- 101 adamant Refusing to change one's mind or position; firmly determined.
- 102 adapt To change something so it becomes suitable for a new purpose or situation.
- 103 adaptable Able to be changed or adjusted to fit new conditions.
- 104 adaptation The process of adjusting something, or of adjusting to a new situation.
- 105 add To combine numbers or amounts to get a total.
- 106 addendum Something added on afterward, especially extra text attached to a document.
- 107 addict A person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.
- 108 addiction A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes pro...
- 109 addition The arithmetic operation of combining numbers to find a total.
- 110 additional Extra; added on top of what already exists.
- 111 additive A substance added to something else in small amounts to change or improve it.
- 112 address The details of where a building or property is located, used for mail or navigation.
- 113 Adela A female given name of Germanic origin, related to Adele.
- 114 adept Very skilled or highly proficient at something.
- 115 adequate Enough to meet a need or requirement; sufficient.
- 116 adhere To stick firmly to a surface.
- 117 adhesive A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
- 118 adjacent Right next to something else, or sharing a border with it.
- 119 adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as "tall," "blue," or "happy."
- 120 adjoining Touching or connected at a shared point, line, or wall; next door.
- 121 adjust To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.
- 122 adjustment A small change made to improve or correct something.
- 123 adjutant A military officer who handles administrative duties for a senior commander.
- 124 administer To manage, oversee, or run something, such as an organization, program, or set of rules.
- 125 administration The management of an organization, business, or set of tasks.
- 126 administrator A person who manages or directs the affairs of an organization, department, or estate.
- 127 admirable Deserving respect or approval; impressive in a positive way.
- 128 admiral A senior naval officer who commands a fleet or squadron.
- 129 admiration A feeling of respect and warm approval for someone or something impressive.
- 130 admire To regard someone or something with respect and approval.
- 131 admission Permission or the right to enter a place or join a group.
- 132 admit To allow someone or something to enter.
- 133 adolescence The stage of life between childhood and adulthood, roughly spanning the teenage years.
- 134 adolescent A young person who is no longer a child but not yet fully an adult, typically a teenager.
- 135 adopt To legally take a child into your family as your own.
- 136 adoption The legal process of taking a child into your family as your own.
- 137 adorable So cute or charming that it inspires affection.
- 138 adoration Deep love, admiration, or worship.
- 139 adore To love someone or something very deeply.
- 140 adorn To decorate something to make it more attractive.
- 141 adrenal Relating to the adrenal glands, small organs that sit above the kidneys and release hormones like adrenaline.
- 142 Adrian A masculine given name of Latin origin, referring to someone from the region of Hadria.
- 143 Adriatic The Adriatic Sea, a branch of the Mediterranean lying between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula.
- 144 adulation Excessive praise or admiration, often insincere.
- 145 adult A person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.
- 146 adultery Sexual activity between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.
- 147 advance To move forward, or to help something make progress.
- 148 advanced At a high level of skill, complexity, or development; going beyond the basics.
- 149 advent The arrival or beginning of something significant, especially something that changes things.
- 150 adventure An exciting or unusual experience, often involving some risk or the unknown.
- 151 adversary An opponent or rival, especially one you compete or fight against.
- 152 adverse Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
- 153 adversity Difficult or unfortunate circumstances; hardship.
- 154 advise To give someone guidance or a recommendation about what to do.
- 155 advocate A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
- 156 aegis Protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a powerful person or organization.
- 157 aerobics A form of exercise, often done to music, aimed at improving heart and lung fitness.
- 158 affable Friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner.
- 159 affair A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
- 160 affect To influence or make a difference to something.
- 161 affection A feeling of fondness, warmth, or love toward someone.
- 162 affectionate Showing warmth, fondness, or love readily and openly.
- 163 affidavit A written statement made under oath, used as evidence in legal matters.
- 164 affiliate A person, company, or organisation formally connected to a larger group or network.
- 165 affiliation A formal connection or association between one group or person and another.
- 166 affinity A natural liking, attraction, or sense of connection toward someone or something.
- 167 affirm To state something confidently and firmly as true.
- 168 affirmation A statement declaring that something is true; the act of confirming something firmly.
- 169 affirmative Expressing agreement, confirmation, or a "yes" answer.
- 170 affliction A condition or event that causes ongoing pain, suffering, or hardship.
- 171 affluent Having a lot of money or material wealth.
- 172 affront An action or remark that deliberately insults or offends someone.
- 173 aflame On fire or burning, often used figuratively for strong emotion or excitement.
- 174 Africa The second-largest continent, bordered by the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Indian Ocean.
- 175 African Relating to or coming from the continent of Africa.
- 176 afro A rounded, voluminous hairstyle of tightly curled hair.
- 177 age The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
- 178 agency A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
- 179 agenda A list of items to be discussed or dealt with, especially at a meeting.
- 180 agent A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
- 181 aggravate To make a bad situation, problem, or injury worse.
- 182 aggravation The act of making something worse, or a factor that does so.
- 183 aggregate A total formed by combining several separate amounts or items.
- 184 aggression Hostile or violent behavior, especially the starting of a conflict or attack.
- 185 aggressive Ready or likely to attack or confront; hostile.
- 186 aggressor The person, group, or country that starts an attack or conflict.
- 187 agile Able to move quickly and easily; nimble.
- 188 agility The ability to move quickly, easily, and with control.
- 189 agitate To make someone anxious, upset, or unsettled.
- 190 agitation A state of anxiety, restlessness, or emotional disturbance.
- 191 agrarian Relating to farming, farmland, or rural life.
- 192 agree To share the same opinion as someone else.
- 193 agriculture The practice of growing crops and raising animals for food and other products.
- 194 Agustin A Spanish-language male given name, the Spanish form of Augustine.
- 195 Ahab A king of ancient Israel described in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his conflicts with the prophet Elijah.
- 196 aid To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
- 197 aim To point a weapon or object at a target.
- 198 aisle A long, narrow passage between rows of seats, shelves, or pews.
- 199 ala A wing-shaped part or structure, especially of a bone.
- 200 alas Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
- 201 alba A traditional form of lyric poetry, often Provençal in origin, describing lovers parting at daybreak.
- 202 Alban Relating to the ancient Latin city of Alba Longa, or, in a separate historical sense, to Alba, an old name for...
- 203 Albania A country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic coast, with its capital at Tirana.
- 204 Albany The capital city of New York State, in the United States.
- 205 albatross A large seabird with long narrow wings and a hooked beak, found mainly over the Southern Ocean and North Pacif...
- 206 Albert A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "noble and bright."
- 207 Albin A male given name derived from the Latin word for "white," historically also linked to a Germanic name meaning...
- 208 albino Lacking the usual pigment in skin, hair, feathers, or eyes from birth.
- 209 album A collection of music released together as one unit, usually enough to fill a full-length record or its digita...
- 210 Albuquerque The largest city in New Mexico, USA, and the seat of Bernalillo County.
- 211 alchemist Someone who practises alchemy, the early forerunner of chemistry that sought to turn base metals into gold.
- 212 alcohol Ethanol, the intoxicating chemical found in beer, wine, and spirits.
- 213 algorithm A precise, step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a task, especially in computin...
- 214 alias A false or assumed name used instead of a person's real one.
- 215 alibi A claim or proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
- 216 alien A being from another planet.
- 217 alienate To make someone feel isolated, unwelcome, or estranged.
- 218 alienation The feeling of being isolated or estranged from other people or society.
- 219 align To arrange things in a straight line or so their edges match up.
- 220 alimony Financial support that one former spouse is legally required to pay the other after a divorce or separation.
- 221 allegation A claim or accusation made without proof that it is true.
- 222 alleluia An expression of praise or joy, especially in religious worship; a variant of "hallelujah."
- 223 alleviate To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.
- 224 allocate To set aside or assign something for a particular purpose.
- 225 allocation The act of assigning something, especially money or resources, for a particular purpose.
- 226 allow To give permission for something to happen.
- 227 alloy A metal made by melting and mixing two or more elements together, at least one of which is a metal.
- 228 ally A person, group, or country that supports and cooperates with another, especially against a common opponent.
- 229 almanac An annual publication listing dates, astronomical events, weather predictions, and other useful yearly informa...
- 230 Aloysius A male given name, associated with the 16th-century Italian saint Aloysius Gonzaga.
- 231 alphabet The full set of letters used to write a language, usually arranged in a fixed order.
- 232 alpine Relating to the Alps or to high mountains in general.
- 233 Alps A major mountain range in Western Europe stretching from France to Slovenia, home to Mont Blanc, its highest p...
- 234 Alsace A historical and cultural region in northeastern France, on the border with Germany, known for its wine and di...
- 235 alt A keyboard modifier key used together with other keys to trigger alternate commands.
- 236 altar A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
- 237 alter To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
- 238 alteration A change made to something, or the act of making that change.
- 239 altercation A noisy or angry argument, often in public.
- 240 alternate Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
- 241 alternative Offering a different choice from what is usual or expected.
- 242 althea Any of several flowering plants related to the hollyhock and mallow.
- 243 altimeter An instrument used to measure altitude, especially in aircraft.
- 244 altitude The height of something above sea level or the ground.
- 245 alum A crystalline mineral salt of aluminium, traditionally used in dyeing, tanning, and as an astringent.
- 246 aluminium A lightweight, silvery-white metallic chemical element, symbol Al, widely used in packaging, construction, and...
- 247 alumni Former students or graduates of a school, college, or university, considered as a group.
- 248 Amadeus A male given name of Latin origin, meaning "love of God", notably a middle name of composer Wolfgang Amadeus M...
- 249 Amanda A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "she who must be loved", also the name of several townships in Oh...
- 250 amass To gather a large amount of something over time, often wealth, possessions, or information.
- 251 amateur Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
- 252 ambient Surrounding or existing on all sides; relating to the immediate environment.
- 253 ambiguity The quality of having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
- 254 ambiguous Open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning.
- 255 ambition A strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal.
- 256 ambitious Having a strong desire for success, power, or achievement.
- 257 ambivalent Having mixed or contradictory feelings about someone or something.
- 258 ambulance A vehicle equipped to carry sick or injured people to a hospital, usually with emergency medical staff aboard.
- 259 Amelia A rare birth condition in which a baby is born missing one or more limbs.
- 260 amen Said at the end of a prayer to mean "so be it."
- 261 amend To make formal changes to a document, law, or agreement in order to correct or improve it.
- 262 America A continent or supercontinent of the Western Hemisphere, or informally the United States of America; also used...
- 263 amiable Friendly, warm, and easy to like.
- 264 amicable Done or carried out in a friendly way, without hostility.
- 265 amigo A friend (a term borrowed from Spanish, also used informally in English).
- 266 Amis A surname from Old French.
- 267 ammo Bullets, shells, or other material fired from weapons; ammunition.
- 268 ammonia A colorless gas made of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), known for its sharp, unpleasant smell.
- 269 ammonium A positively charged particle (NH4+) formed when ammonia gains an extra hydrogen atom.
- 270 ammunition Bullets, shells, and other projectiles used in firearms and weapons.
- 271 amorous Showing or feeling strong romantic or sexual desire.
- 272 amount A quantity of something, especially something that can't easily be counted as separate units.
- 273 amour A romantic or sexual relationship, often a secret or illicit one.
- 274 amphora A tall, narrow-necked ceramic jar with two handles, used in ancient Greece and Rome for storing wine, oil, or...
- 275 ample Enough, or more than enough, for a particular purpose.
- 276 amplify To increase the strength, volume, or intensity of something, especially a sound or signal.
- 277 amputate To surgically remove all or part of a limb or other body part.
- 278 amputation The surgical removal of a limb or other body part.
- 279 amulet A small charm, symbol, or piece of jewellery worn or carried in the belief that it protects the wearer from ha...
- 280 Amy A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "beloved".
- 281 amygdala An almond-shaped cluster of nerve tissue deep in the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions su...
- 282 ana A collection of things associated with a person or place, especially a personal collection of anecdotes or con...
- 283 anaconda A very large, non-venomous South American snake that kills prey by constriction.
- 284 anal Relating to or involving the anus.
- 285 ancestor A person from whom one is descended, further back than a grandparent; a forebear.
- 286 ancient Belonging to a very distant, long-past time, especially before the Middle Ages.
- 287 Andalusia An autonomous community in southern Spain, the most populous in the country, whose capital is Seville.
- 288 Andrea A female given name of Ancient Greek origin used in English, also a male given name in Italian.
- 289 android A robot built to look and move like a human.
- 290 angel A spiritual being who serves as a messenger of God, traditionally pictured with wings and a robe.
- 291 angelic Resembling or characteristic of an angel; heavenly.
- 292 angelica A tall garden herb with hollow stems, related to celery and parsley, whose stalks are sometimes candied.
- 293 Angelus A Catholic prayer devotion commemorating the Annunciation, said three times a day.
- 294 angle The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
- 295 Anglican Relating to the Church of England or churches within the worldwide Anglican Communion.
- 296 anglo A person of English or British descent, especially as distinguished from other ethnic groups.
- 297 anguish Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
- 298 angular Having sharp corners or angles rather than smooth curves.
- 299 animal A living, moving organism that feeds on other organisms rather than making its own food, as distinct from plan...
- 300 animate To bring something to life, or to make a picture or object appear to move on its own.