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announce	v. to make known publicly; to declare officially
big	ad. of great size; not small
reason	n. the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explains
purpose	n. the reason or desired effect for doing something; goal
grind	v. to reduce to small pieces by crushing
east	n. the direction from which the sun rises
empty	ad. having nothing inside; v. to remove everything
cut	v. to divide or injure with a sharp tool; to make less; to reduce
forward	ad. the direction in front of; toward the front
risk	n. the chance of loss, damage or injury
information	n. knowledge; facts
do	v. to act; to make an effort
dispute	v. to oppose strongly by argument; n. an angry debate
astronomy	n. the scientific study of stars and the universe
amount	n. the number, size or weight of anything
hospital	n. a place where sick or injured people are given medical care
bill	n. a legislative proposal
weak	ad. having little power; easily broken, damaged or destroyed; opposite strong
aim	v. to point a gun at; n. a goal or purpose
yesterday	n. the day before today
sabotage	v. to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation ("The rebels sabotaged the railroad.")
car	n. a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; an automobile; a part of a train
except	prep. but for
blanket	n. a cloth cover used to keep warm
fireworks	n. rockets producing bright fire in the sky, used in holiday celebrations
fix	v. to make good or right again
element	one of more than 100 substances known to science that cannot be separated into other substances
on	prep. above and held up by; touching the upper surface of ("The book is on the table."); supported by ("He is on his feet."); about ("The report on the meeting is ready."); at the time of ("He left on Wednesday.")
wonderful	ad. causing wonder; especially good
red	ad. having the color like that of blood
knife	n. a tool or weapon used to cut
extreme	ad. more than the usual or accepted
surface	n. the outer side or top of something ("The rocket landed on the surface of the moon.")
private	ad. of or about a person or group that is secret; opposite public
argue	v. to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree
camp	n. a place with temporary housing
tribe	n. a group of families ruled by a common chief or leader
not	ad. a word showing that something is denied or untrue ("She is not going.")
claim	v. to say something as a fact
above	ad. at a higher place
proteins	substances responsible for the growth of tissue and for fixing damaged tissue
prison	n. a place where a person is kept as punishment for a crime
ancient	ad. very old; long ago
cold	ad. not warm; having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature
body	n. all of a person or animal; the remains of a person or animal
hurt	v. to cause pain, injury or damage
sure	ad. very probable; with good reason to believe; true without question
root	n. the part of a plant that is under the ground and takes nutrients from the soil
best	ad. the most good
release	v. to free; to permit to go; to permit to be known or made public
people	n. any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or nation ("the American people")
contain	v. to hold; to include
coalition	n. forces, groups or nations joined together
postpone	v. to delay action until a later time
concern	n. interest, worry ("express concern about"); v. to fear ("to be concerned")
mountain	n. a part of the earth's surface that rises high above the area around it
exercise	n. an activity or effort for the purpose of improving the body or to stay in good health
decrease	v. to make less in size or amount
crash	v. to fall violently; to hit with great force
shock	v. to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear; n. something that greatly affects the mind or emotions; a powerful shake, as from an earthquake
loan	n. money borrowed that usually must be returned with interest payments; something borrowed
even	ad. in a way not thought possible ("They survived, even though the building was destroyed.")
rob	v. to take money or property secretly or by force; to steal
snow	n. soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold
recognize	v. to know or remember something or someone that was known, known about or seen before; to accept another nation as independent and establish diplomatic ties with its government
month	n. one of the twelve periods of time into which a year is divided
patient	n. a person being treated by a doctor for a health problem
quiet	ad. with little or no noise; having little or no movement; calm
politics	n. the activities of government and of those who are in public office
look	v. to turn the eyes toward so as to see; to search or hunt for; to seem to be
side	n. the outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom; parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body
appeal	v. to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; to call on somebody for help
school	n. a place for education; a place where people go to learn
embassy	n. the offices of an ambassador and his or her assistants
sing	v. to make music sounds with the voice
combine	v. to mix or bring together
realistic	ad. in agreement with the way things are
pressure	n. the force produced when something is pushed down or against something else
elect	v. to choose by voting
minor	ad. small in size; of little importance
method	n. the way something is done
president	n. the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of an organization
fail	v. to not succeed; to not reach a goal
as	conj. equally ("as fast as"); when; while
process	n. an operation or series of changes leading to a desired result
hair	n. the fine material that grows from the skin, especially from the head
good	ad. pleasing; helpful; kind; correct; not bad
climate	n. the normal weather conditions of a place
energy	n. power used to do work, usually with machines; the ability and willingness to be active
amend	v. to add to or to change (a proposal or law)
missing	ad. lost; not found
clergy	n. a body of officials within a religious organization
better	ad. more good than
bad	ad. wrong; acting against the law; not good
exact	ad. having no mistakes; correct in every detail
crew	n. a group of people working together
village	n. a very small town
citizen	n. a person who is a member of a country by birth or by law
structure	n. the way something is built, made or organized; a system that is formed or organized in a special way; a building
fruit	n. food from trees and plants
autumn	n. the time of the year between summer and winter
company	n. a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes
treason	n. the act of fighting against one's own country or of helping its enemies
overthrow	v. to remove from power; to defeat or end by force
kiss	v. to touch with the mouth to show love or honor
worse	ad. more bad than
since	prep. from a time in the past until now ("I have known her since we went to school together.")
south	n. the direction to the right of a person facing the rising sun
love	v. to like very much; to feel a strong, kind emotion (sometimes involving sex); n. a strong, kind emotion for someone or something; opposite hate
chance	n. a possibility of winning or losing or that something will happen
begin	v. to do the first part of an action; to start
spring	n. the time of the year between winter and summer
quick	ad. fast
meal	n. food eaten to satisfy hunger, such as dinner
factory	n. a building or group of buildings where goods are made
export	v. to send to another country; n. something sent to another country, usually for sale
rope	n. a long, thick piece of material made from thinner pieces of material, used for tying
grow	v. to develop or become bigger; to increase in size or amount
perfect	ad. complete or correct in every way; completely right or good; without mistakes
adult	n. a grown person
headquarters	n. the center from which orders are given; the main offices of a business or organization
but	conj. however; other than; yet
general	n. a high military leader; ad. without details; affecting or including all or almost all
disease	n. a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or bacteria
place	v. to put something somewhere; n. an area or a part of an area; space where a person or thing is; any room, building, town or country
movement	n. the act of moving or a way of moving; a series of acts or efforts to reach a goal
resource	n. anything of value that can be used or sold
quality	n. that which something is known to have or be ("An important quality of steel is its strength."); amount of value or excellence ("Their goods are of the highest quality.")
real	ad. true; truly existing; not false
goods	n. things owned or made to be sold
budget	n. a spending plan
balance	v. to make two sides or forces equal
guide	v. to lead to; to show the way; n. one who shows the way
committee	n. a group of people given special work
link	v. to connect; to unite one thing or event with another; n. a relation between two or more things, situations or events
note	v. to talk about something already known; n. a word or words written to help a person remember; a short letter
temporary	ad. lasting only a short time
universe	n. all of space, including planets and stars
sport	n. any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill
gentle	ad. soft; kind; not rough or violent
load	v. to put objects on or into a vehicle or container; n. that which is carried
become	v. to come to be
cross	v. to go from one side to another; to go across
criminal	n. a person who is responsible for a crime
health	n. the general condition of the body and mind; the condition of being free from sickness or disease
fresh	ad. newly made or gathered; recent
shout	v. to speak very loudly
how	ad. in what way; to what amount
propose	v. to present or offer for consideration
follow	v. to come or go after; to accept the rule or power of; to obey
letter	n. a message written on paper; a communication in writing sent to another person
circle	n. a closed shape that has all its points equally distant from the center, like an "O"
wait	v. to delay acting; to postpone
mayor	n. the chief official of a city or town government
window	n. an opening in a wall to let in light and air, usually filled with glass
wind	n. a strong movement of air
bacteria	living things that are one cell and can be seen only through a microscope; some cause disease
major	ad. great in size, importance or amount
tonight	n. this night
pour	v. to flow; to cause to flow
burn	v. to be on fire; to destroy or damage by fire
spread	v. to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known
withdraw	v. to take or move out, away or back; to remove
gold	n. a highly valued yellow metal
age	n. how old a person or thing is
enforce	v. to make something be done
jail	n. a prison for those waiting to be tried for a crime or for those serving sentences for crimes that are not serious
leave	v. to go away from; to let something stay where it is
food	n. that which is taken in by all living things for energy, strength and growth
instead	ad. in the place of; taking the place of
camera	n. a device for taking pictures
project	n. a planned effort to do something
report	v. to tell about; to give the results of a study or investigation; n. the story about an event; the results of a study or investigation; a statement in which the facts may not be confirmed
shine	v. to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright
earthquake	n. a sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface
dust	n. pieces of matter so small that they can float in the air
large	ad. big; being of more than usual size, amount or number; opposite small
hostile	ad. ready to fight; ready for war
science	n. the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them
coffee	n. a drink made from the plant of the same name
discover	v. to find or learn something
remember	v. to think about the past; opposite forget
accept	v. to agree to receive
rebel	v. to act against a government or power, often with force; to refuse to obey; n. one who opposes or fights against the government of his or her country
creature	n. any living being; any animal or human
small	ad. little in size or amount; few in number; not important; opposite large
invite	v. to ask someone to take part in or join an event, organization or gathering
severe	ad. not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage
paint	v. to cover with a liquid color; to make a picture with liquid colors; n. a colored liquid used to cover or protect a surface
assist	v. to help
here	ad. in, to or at this place
officer	n. a person in the military who commands others; any person who is a member of a police force
protest	v. to speak against; to object
bullet	n. a small piece of metal shot from a gun
rise	v. to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standing
human	ad. of or about people
cloth	n. a material made from plants, chemicals, animal hair and other substances
wound	v. to injure; to hurt; to cause physical damage to a person or animal; n. an injury to the body of a human or animal in which the skin is usually cut or broken
like	v. to be pleased with; to have good feelings for someone or something; ad. in the same way as; similar to
right	n. what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have ("It is their right to vote."); ad. agreeing with the facts; good; correct; opposite wrong; on the side that is toward the east when one is facing north; opposite left
depression	n. severe unhappiness; a period of reduced business and economic activity during which many people lose their jobs
comment	v. to say something about; to express an opinion about something
I	pro. the person speaking
similar	ad. like something else but not exactly the same
repair	n. work done to fix something
cabinet	n. a group of ministers that helps lead a government
language	n. words and their use; what people speak in a country, nation or group
destroy	v. to break into pieces; to end the existence of
feed	v. to give food to
port	n. a city where ships load or unload goods; a place on a coast where ships can be safe from a storm
several	ad. three or more, but not many
support	v. to carry the weight of; to hold up or in position; to agree with others and help them reach a goal; to approve
finish	v. to complete; to end
permanent	ad. never changing; lasting for a very long time or for all time
minister	n. a member of a cabinet; a high government official ("prime minister,"foreign minister")
particle	a very small piece of matter
bury	v. to put into the ground and cover with earth
inform	v. to tell; to give knowledge to
grain	n. the seed of grass plants used for food, such as wheat, rice and corn; those plants that produce the seeds
through	prep. in at one end and out at the other; from front to back; from top to bottom; with the help of; by
stab	v. to cut or push into or through with a pointed weapon
avoid	v. to stay away from
swim	v. to move through water by making motions with the arms and legs
technology	n. the use of scientific knowledge and methods to produce goods and services
cause	v. to make happen; n. the thing or person that produces a result
alone	ad. separated from others
guard	v. to watch and protect a person, place or thing ("He guards the president."); n. a person or thing that watches or protects ("He is a prison guard.")
dam	n. a wall built across a river to hold back flowing water
surplus	n. an amount that is more than is needed; extra; ("That country has a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.")
danger	n. a strong chance of suffering injury, damage or loss
poor	n. people with little or no money; ad. lacking money or goods; of bad quality
plot	v. to make secret plans; n. a secret plan to do something wrong or illegal
incident	n. an event or something that happens
hunger	n. the need for food
mean	v. to want to; to give the idea of; to have the idea of
often	ad. many times
radio	n. the system of sending and receiving signals or sounds through the air without wires
airport	n. a place where airplanes take off and land
observe	v. to watch; to look at carefully; to celebrate or honor something ("They will observe the anniversary of the day she was born.")
strong	ad. having much power; not easily broken, damaged or destroyed
wear	v. to have on the body, as clothes
for	prep. because of ("He is famous for his work."); in exchange ("Give me one dollar for the book."); through space or time ("They travelled for one hour."); representative of ("I speak for all people."); to be employed by
genetic engineering	the science of changing the genes of a living organism
missile	n. any weapon that can be thrown or fired through the air and explodes when it reaches its target
take	v. to put a hand or hands around something and hold it, often to move it to another place; to carry something ; to seize; to capture; to begin to be in control ("The president takes office tomorrow.")
image	a reproduction of the appearance of a person or thing
at	prep. in or near ("at the edge"); where ("look at"); when ("at noon")
wealth	n. a large amount of possessions, money or other things of value
black	ad. dark; having the color like that of the night sky
admit	v. to accept ("admitted to the United Nations"); to express one's guilt or responsibility ("He admitted that what he did was wrong.")
who	pro. what or which person or persons that ("Who wants to go?"); the person or persons ("They are the ones who want to go.")
x-rays	a kind of radiation that can pass through most solid materials, often used in medicine
agency	n. an organization that is part of a larger group ("an agency of the United Nations")
bank	n. an organization that keeps and lends money
explore	v. to travel in a place that is not well known to learn more about it; to make a careful search; to examine closely
forgive	v. to pardon; to excuse; to remove guilt
court	n. where trials take place; where judges make decisions about law
ride	v. to sit on or in and be carried along; to travel by animal, wheeled vehicle, airplane or boat
break	v. to divide into parts by force; to destroy
professor	n. a teacher at a college or university
sign	v. to write one's name; n. a mark or shape used to mean something; evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of material with writing that gives information
violate	v. to fail to obey or honor; to break (an agreement)
movie	n. a motion picture; a film
taste	v. to sense through the mouth ("The fruit tastes sweet.")
conflict	n. a fight; a battle, especially a long one
weapon	n. anything used to cause injury or to kill during an attack, fight or war
culture	n. all the beliefs, traditions and arts of a group or population
champion	n. the best; the winner
experience	v. to live through an event, situation or condition ("She experienced great pain."); n. something that one has done or lived through ("The experience caused her great pain.")
succeed	v. to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result
hole	n. an opening; a torn or broken place in something
pass a bill	approve ("Congress is expected to pass a bill to cut taxes.")
surround	v. to form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or something
deplore	v. to regret strongly; to express sadness
foot	n. the bottom part of the leg; the part of the body that touches the ground when a person or animal walks
father	n. the male parent; a man who has a child or children
ease	v. to reduce; to make less difficult
head	v. to lead; to command; n. leader; chief; the top part of something; the highest position
honest	ad. truthful; able to be trusted
around	ad. on every side (of)
condemn	v. to say a person or action is wrong or bad
astronaut	n. a person who travels in space
loyal	ad. showing strong friendship and support for someone or something
react	v. to act as a result of or in answer to
resign	v. to leave a position, job or office
woman	n. an adult female human
nice	ad. pleasing; good; kind
price	n. the amount of money for which anything is bought, sold or offered for sale
speed	v. to make something go or move faster; n. the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done
require	v. to need or demand as necessary
excuse	v. to take away blame; to pardon; to forgive; n. a reason (sometimes false) for an action
employ	v. to give work in return for wages
catch	v. to seize after a chase; to stop and seize with the hands
brief	ad. short; not long
bar	v. to prevent or block
first	ad. coming before all others
nature	n. all the plants, animals and other things on earth not created by humans; events or processes not caused by humans
chemicals	n. elements found in nature or made by people; substances used in the science of chemistry
all	ad. everything; everyone; the complete amount
lake	n. a large area of fresh water surrounded by land
tragic	ad. extremely sad; terrible
injure	v. to cause harm or damage to a person or animal
government	n. a system of governing; the organization of people that rules a country, city or area
wreckage	n. what remains of something severely damaged or destroyed
brain	n. the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all creatures
force	v. to make someone do something or make something happen by using power; n. power, strength; strength used against a person or object; military power of a nation; a military group
wife	n. a woman who is married
glass	n. a hard, clear material that is easily broken, used most often for windows or for containers to hold liquids
important	ad. having great meaning, value or power
put	v. to place; to set in position
credit	n. an agreement that payments will be made at a later time
labor	n. work; workers as a group
weather	n. the condition of the atmosphere resulting from sun, wind, rain, heat or cold
firm	ad. not easily moved or changed ("She is firm in her opinion.")
profession	n. a job that requires special training
Senate	n. the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries, such as in the United States Congress
less	ad. smaller in amount; not as much
receive	v. to get or accept something given, offered or sent
invent	v. to plan and make something never made before; to create a new thing or way of doing something
fit	v. to be of the correct size or shape ("These shoes fit my feet.")
new	ad. not existing before; not known before; recently made, built, bought or grown; another; different
industry	n. any business that produces goods or provides services; the work and related activity in factories and offices; all organizations involved in manufacturing
bomb	n. a device that explodes with great force; v. to attack or destroy with bombs
conservative	n. one who usually supports tradition and opposes great change
define	v. to give the meaning of; to explain
mother	n. the female parent; a woman who has a child or children
import	v. to bring from another country; n. something brought from another country, usually for sale
huge	ad. very big; of great size
consider	v. to give thought to; to think about carefully
accuse	v. to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; to make a statement against someone
single	ad. one only
call	v. to give a name to ("I call myself John."); to ask for or request ("They called for an end to the fighting.")
document	n. an official piece of paper with facts written on it, used as proof or support of something
clean	v. to make pure; ad. free from dirt or harmful substances ("clean water")
push	v. to use force to move something away from the person or thing using the force; opposite pull
event	n. that which happens, especially something of importance
awake	ad. not sleeping
rare	ad. not common; not usual; not often
after	ad. later; behind
skeleton	n. all the bones of a human or other animal together in their normal positions
question	v. to ask; to express wonder or disbelief; n. a sentence or word used in asking for information; a problem; an issue to be discussed
tears	n. the fluid that comes out of the eyes while crying
against	ad. opposed to; not agreeing with something
crush	v. to damage or destroy by great weight; to defeat completely
start	v. to begin; to make something begin
field	n. an area of open land, usually used to grow crops or to raise animals
be	v. to live; to happen; to exist
share	v. to give part of something to another or others; n. a part belonging to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the equal parts of ownership of a business or company
earn	v. to be paid in return for work done
bridge	n. a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and vehicles can cross from one side to the other
mix	v. to put different things together to make one thing
modern	ad. of the present or very recent time; the most improved
sailor	n. a person involved in sailing a boat or ship
refugee	n. a person who has been forced to flee because of unjust treatment, danger or war
troops	n. a number of soldiers in a large controlled group
piece	n. a part of something larger
emergency	n. an unexpected and dangerous situation demanding quick action
immediate	ad. without delay; very near in time or place
produce	v. to make; to create; to cause something to be; to manufacture
perform	v. to speak, dance or sing in front of others
coast	n. land on the edge of the ocean
self	n. all that which makes one person different from others
sleep	v. to rest the body and mind with the eyes closed
road	n. a long piece of hard ground built between two places so people can walk, drive or ride easily from one place to the other
deep	ad. going far down; a long way from top to bottom
shell	v. to fire artillery; n. a metal container that is fired from a large gun and explodes when it reaches its target; a hard outside cover
program	n. a plan of action; the different events or parts of a meeting or show
room	n. a separate area within a building with its own walls
husband	n. a man who is married
steel	n. iron made harder and stronger by mixing it with other substances
where	ad., conj. at, to or in what place ("Where is his house?" "The house where he lives is in the old part of the city.")
fluid	n. any substance that can flow, such as a liquid
it	pro. a thing, place, event or idea that is being spoken about ("The sky is blue, but it also has a few white clouds.")
official	n. a person with power in an organization; a representative of an organization or government; ad. of or about an office; approved by the government or someone in power
military	n. the armed forces of a nation or group; ad. of or about the armed forces
speech	n. a talk given to a group of people
local	ad. about or having to do with one place
sea	n. a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean
dictator	n. a ruler with complete power
atom	a very small part of all things; the smallest part of an element that can join with parts of other elements
archeology	n. the scientific study of past human life and activities
lung	takes in and expels air from the body
forest	n. a place of many trees
square	n. a flat shape having four equal sides
serve	v. to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist or help
television	n. a device that receives electronic signals and makes them into pictures and sounds; the system of sending pictures and sounds by electronic signals over a distance so others can see and hear them on a receiver
Congress	n. the organization of people elected to make the laws of the United States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); a similar organization in other countries
term	n. a limited period of time during which someone does a job or carries out a responsibility ("He served two terms in Congress."); the conditions of an agreement that have been accepted by those involved in it
parent	n. a father or mother
flow	v. to move like a liquid
guarantee	v. to promise a result; to promise that something will happen
believe	v. to think; to feel sure of; to accept as true; to trust
liberal	ad. one who usually supports social progress or change
prove	v. to show to be true
number	n. a word or sign used to show the order or amount of things
fine	n. a payment ordered by a court to punish someone for a crime; ad. very good; very small or thin
main	ad. the most important or largest
level	n. the amount or height that something reaches or rises to; the position of something or someone
reach	v. to put a hand toward; to arrive at; to come to
toward	prep. in the direction of; leading to
gray	ad. having the color like that made by mixing black and white
ground	n. land; the earth's surface; soil
only	ad. being the single one or ones; no more than ("We have only two dollars.")
struggle	v. to try with much effort; to fight with; n. a great effort; a fight
present	v. to offer for consideration ("We will present our idea to the committee."); n. a gift ("I gave them a present for their anniversary."); now ("The present time is a good time."); ad. to be at a place ("I was present at school yesterday.")
while	n. a space of time ("Please come to my house for a while."); conj. at or during the same time ("It may not be a good idea to eat while you are running.")
horse	n. a large animal often used for racing, riding or farm work
storm	n. violent weather, including strong winds and rain or snow
explode	v. to break apart violently with a loud noise, like a bomb
minute	n. a measure of time; one of the sixty equal parts of an hour; sixty seconds
chromosome	a line of genes; most human cells contain 46 chromosomes
north	n. the direction to the left of a person facing the rising sun
result	v. to happen from a cause; n. that which follows or is produced by a cause; effect
happy	ad. pleased; satisfied; feeling good; not sad
gain	v. to get possession of; to get more; to increase
pan	n. a metal container used for cooking
or	conj. giving another of two choices; giving the last of several choices
almost	ad. a little less than completely
demand	v. to ask by ordering; to ask with force
deploy	v. to move forces or weapons into positions for action
environment	n. all surrounding things, conditions and influences that affect life; the natural world of land, sea, air, plants and animals
poison	n. a substance that can destroy life or damage health
separate	v. to set or keep people, things or ideas away from or independent from others; ad. not together or connected; different
helicopter	n. a machine without wings that can fly up or down or remain in one place above the ground
flag	n. a piece of colored cloth used to represent a nation, government or organization
riot	v. to act with many others in a violent way in a public place; n. a violent action by a large group of people
guilty	ad. having done something wrong or in violation of a law; responsible for a bad action
memory	n. a picture in the mind of past events; the ability to remember; a thing remembered
interest	n. what is important to someone ("He acted to protect his interests." "She had a great interest in painting."); a share in owning a business; money paid for the use of money borrowed
automobile	n. a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; a car
although	conj. even if it is true that
difficult	ad. not easy; hard to do, make or carry out
goal	n. that toward which an effort is directed; that which is aimed at; the end of a trip or race
advise	v. to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision
dead	ad. not living
die	v. to become dead; to stop living; to end
intelligent	ad. quick to understand or learn
tradition	n. a ceremony, activity or belief that has existed for a long time
loud	ad. having a strong sound; full of sound or noise
exile	v. to force a person to leave his or her country; to expel; n. a person who is forced to leave his or her country
calm	ad. quiet; peaceful; opposite tense
water	n. the liquid that falls from the sky as rain or is found in lakes, rivers and oceans
cat	n. a small animal that often lives with humans
aggression	n. an attack against a person or country; the violation of a country's borders
engineer	n. a person who designs engines, machines, roads, bridges or railroads
paper	n. a thin, flat material made from plants or cloth often used for writing
remain	v. to stay in a place after others leave; to stay the same
literature	n. all the poems, stories and writings of a period of time or of a country
century	n. one hundred years
vegetable	n. a plant grown for food
early	ad. at or near the beginning, especially the beginning of the day; opposite late
continue	v. to go on doing or being
any	ad. one or more of no special kind
edge	n. the line where something ends or begins
parachute	n. a device that permits a person or thing to fall slowly from an airplane or helicopter to the ground
fence	n. something around an area of land to keep animals or people in or out
denounce	v. to accuse of being wrong or evil; to criticize severely
confirm	v. to approve; to say that something is true
kick	v. to hit with the foot
prize	n. something offered or won in a competition; something of value that one must work hard for to get
sad	ad. not happy
rubber	n. a substance made from the liquid of trees with the same name, or a similar substance made from chemicals
fertile	ad. rich in production of plants or animals; producing much
problem	n. a difficult question or situation with an unknown or unclear answer
climb	v. to go up or down something by using the feet and sometimes the hands
moderate	ad. not extreme
shape	v. to give form to; n. the form of something, especially how it looks
wish	v. to want; to express a desire for
limit	v. to restrict to a number or amount; n. the greatest amount or number permitted
sex	n. either the male or female group into which all people and animals are divided because of their actions in producing young; the physical activity by which humans and animals can produce young
kidnap	v. to seize and take away by force
cloud	n. a mass of fog high in the sky
ceremony	n. an act or series of acts done in a special way established by tradition
curfew	n. an order to people to stay off the streets or to close their businesses
operate	v. to do work or a job; to cut into the body for medical reasons
river	n. a large amount of water that flows across land into another river, a lake or an ocean
frighten	v. to cause great fear
voice	n. the sound made by creatures, especially humans, for speaking
list	v. to put in writing a number of names of people or things; n. a written series of names or things
hour	n. a measure of time; sixty minutes
bottle	n. a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid
funeral	n. a ceremony held in connection with the burial or burning of the dead
great	ad. very large or more than usual in size or number; very good; important
rule	v. to govern or control; to decide; n. a statement or an order that says how something must be done
breathe	v. to take air into the body and let it out again
pain	n. a hurt or suffering somewhere in the body
they	pro. those ones being spoken about
ceasefire	n. a halt in fighting, usually by agreement
door	n. an opening for entering or leaving a building or room
smoke	v. to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and breathing in the smoke; n. that which can be seen rising into the air like a cloud from something burning
game	n. an activity with rules in which people or teams play or compete, usually sports
lonely	ad. feeling alone and wanting friends; visited by few or no people ("a lonely man")
fear	v. to be afraid; to worry that something bad is near or may happen ("He feared falling down."); n. a strong emotion when there is danger or trouble ("He had a fear that he would fall down.")
pump	v. to force a gas or liquid up, into or through
physical	ad. of the body
noon	n. the middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime
debt	n. something that is owed; the condition of owing
without	prep. with no; not having or using; free from; not doing
owe	v. to pay or have to repay (usually money) in return for something received
spend	v. to give as payment; to use ("He spends much time studying.")
shrink	v. to make or become less in size, weight or value
native	n. someone who was born in a place, not one who moved there
worth	n. value measured in money
lie	v. to have one's body on the ground or other surface; to say something that one knows is not true
dry	ad. not wet; without rain
diplomat	n. a person who represents his or her government in dealing with another government
dinner	n. the main amount of food eaten at a usual time ("The family had its dinner at noon."); a special event that includes food ("The official dinner took place at the White House.")
possible	ad. able to be done; can happen or is expected to happen
necessary	ad. needed to get a result or effect; required
celebrate	v. to honor a person or event with special activities
attack	n. a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; v. to start a fight
most	ad. greatest in size or amount
survive	v. to remain alive during or after a dangerous situation
know	v. to understand something as correct; to have the facts about; to recognize someone because you have met and talked together before
drink	v. to take liquid into the body through the mouth
evil	ad. not good; extremely bad
repress	v. to control or to restrict freedoms by force
connect	v. to join one thing to another; to unite; to link
mistake	n. a wrong action or decision; an action done without the knowledge that it was wrong
fun	n. anything that is pleasing and causes happiness
broadcast	v. to send information, stories or music by radio or television; n. a radio or television program
cool	ad. almost cold
college	n. a small university
boycott	v. to refuse to take part in or deal with
position	n. a place; the way of holding the body; the way a thing is set or placed; a job (or level of a job) in an organization
step	v. to move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position; n. the act of stepping; one of a series of actions designed to reach a goal
melt	v. to make a solid into a liquid by heating it
object	v. to show that one does not like or approve; to protest; n. something not alive that can be seen or touched
say	v. to speak; to express in words
get	v. to receive; to gain; to go and bring back; to become; to become the owner of
trick	v. to cheat; to fool a person so as to get something or make him or her do something
round	ad. having the shape of a ball or circle
material	n. the substance, substances or matter of which something is made or from which something can be made, such as wood, cloth or stone; anything that can be made into something else
fire	v. to shoot a gun; n. the heat and light produced by something burning
week	n. a period of time equal to seven days
slow	v. to reduce the speed of; ad. not fast in moving, talking or other activities
permit	v. to let; to make possible
computer	n. an electronic machine for storing and organizing information, and for communicating with others
sense	v. to come to know about by feeling, believing or understanding; n. any of the abilities to see, hear, taste, smell or feel
ballot	n. a piece of paper used for voting
copy	v. to make something exactly like another; n. something made to look exactly like another
open	v. to start ("They opened talks."); ad. not closed; not secret
gas	n. any substance that is not solid or liquid; any substance that burns to provide heat, light or power
wet	ad. covered with water or other liquid; not dry
explain	v. to give reasons for; to make clear; to tell about; to tell the meaning
ruin	v. to damage severely; to destroy
play	v. to have fun; to not work; to take part in a sport; to make music on an instrument; n. a story acted in a theater
congratulate	v. to praise a person or to express pleasure for success or good luck
house	n. a building in which people live; a country's parliament or lawmaking group ("House of Representatives")
clash	n. a battle; v. to fight or oppose
narrow	ad. limited in size or amount; not wide; having a short distance from one side to the other
center	n. the middle of something; the place in the middle; a place that is the main point of an activity
shoot	v. to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun
rest	v. to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; n. that which remains; the others
execute	v. to kill
organize	v. to put in order; to put together into a system
threaten	v. to warn that one will do harm or cause damage
male	n. a man or boy; the sex that is the father of children; ad. of or about men
want	v. to desire; to wish for; to need
militant	n. someone active in trying to cause political change, often by the use of force or violence
mob	n. a large group of wild or angry people
swear in	v. to put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office ("The chief justice will swear in the president.")
end	v. to stop; to finish; n. the part which comes last
top	n. the upper edge or surface; the highest part; the cover of something
honor	v. to obey; to show strong, good feelings for ("to honor one's parents"); n. an award; an act of giving special recognition ("He received many honors for his efforts to help others.")
tank	n. a large container for holding liquids; a heavy military vehicle with guns
once	ad. one time only
carry out	to do; to put into effect ("Please carry out the plan.")
approve	v. to agree with; to agree to support
parliament	n. a government lawmaking group
let	v. to permit to do or to be; to make possible
dirt	n. earth or soil
help	v. to give support; to assist; to make easier; n. support; aid
power	n. the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling force; force or energy used to do work ("Water power turns the wheel.")
profit	n. money gained from a business activity after paying all costs of that activity
chairman	n. a person leading a meeting or an organized group
visit	v. to go to or come to a place for a short time for friendly or business reasons
recent	ad. a short time ago
before	prep. earlier
evaporate	v. to change from a liquid into a gas
bell	n. an instrument that makes a musical sound ("a church bell")
town	n. a center where people live, larger than a village but not as large as a city
desire	v. to want very much; to wish for
part	n. something less than the whole; not all of something
trap	v. to catch or be caught by being tricked; to be unable to move or escape; n. a device used to catch animals
extra	ad. more than normal, expected or necessary
occupy	v. to take and hold or to control by force
kind	n. sort ("What kind of dog is that?"); ad. gentle; caring; helpful
answer	n. a statement produced by a question; v. to make a statement after being asked a question
inflation	n. a continuing rise in prices while the value of money goes down
cow	n. a farm animal used for its milk
flat	ad. smooth; having no high places
victory	n. a success in a fight or competition
resist	v. to oppose; to fight to prevent
family	n. the group that includes children and their parents
very	ad. extremely ("He was very late.")
wheel	n. a round structure that turns around a center
always	ad. at all times; every time
us	pro. the form of the word "we" used after a preposition ("He said he would write to us.") or used as an object of a verb ("They saw us yesterday.")
metal	n. a hard substance such as iron, steel or gold
stupid	ad. not able to learn much; not intelligent
rice	n. a food grain
protect	v. to guard; to defend; to prevent from being harmed or damaged
jury	n. a group of people chosen to decide what is true in a trial
slide	v. to move smoothly over a surface
cell	a small mass of living material that is part of all plants and animals
candidate	n. a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor
enemy	n. a person opposing or hating another; a person or people of the other side in a war
street	n. a road in a city, town or village
smooth	ad. having a level surface; opposite rough
matter	n. anything that can be seen or felt; what things are made of
each	ad. every one by itself
increase	v. to make more in size or amount
run	v. to move quickly by steps faster than those used for walking
desert	n. a dry area of land
low	ad. not high or tall; below the normal height; close to the ground
he	pro. the boy or man who is being spoken about
smell	v. to sense through the nose; n. something sensed by the nose ("the smell of food cooking")
live	v. to have life; to exist; ad. having life; alive
percent	n. a part of every hundred ("Ten is ten percent of one hundred.")
minority	n. the smaller number; opposite majority
estimate	v. to form an opinion about a value, size or amount using less than complete information
nerve	a thin piece of tissue that sends information through the body to and from the brain
light	n. a form of energy that affects the eyes so that one is able to see; anything that produces light; ad. bright; clear; not heavy
army	n. military ground forces
bring	v. to come with something
model	n. an example; something, usually small, made to show how something will look or work
art	n. expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues
air force	n. a military organization using airplanes
issue	n. an important problem or subject that people are discussing or arguing about
suspend	v. to cause to stop for a period of time
economy	n. the system by which money, industry and trade are organized
imagine	v. to make a picture in the mind; to form an idea
liver	makes some proteins and enzymes; removes poisons from the blood
doctor	n. a person trained in medicine to treat sick people
yellow	ad. having the color like that of gold or the sun
involve	v. to take part in; to become a part of; to include
legal	ad. of or in agreement with the law
inject	v. to force a fluid into, such as putting medicine or drugs into the body through the skin
miss	v. to fail to hit, see, reach or meet
degree	n. a measure of temperature
wild	ad. living and growing in natural conditions and not organized or supervised by humans; angry; uncontrolled
especially	ad. more than others ("We liked the food, especially the fish.")
wave	v. to move or cause to move one way and the other, as a flag in the wind; to signal by moving the hand one way and the other; n. a large mass of water that forms and moves on the surface of a lake or ocean
walk	v. to move by putting one foot in front of the other
raise	v. to lift up; to move to a higher position; to cause to grow; to increase
divide	v. to separate into two or more parts
dance	v. to move the body and feet to music; n. a series of steps, usually to music
appoint	v. to name; to choose ("appoint a judge")
progress	n. movement forward or toward improvement or a goal
customs	n. taxes on imports
relations	n. understandings or ties between nations; members of the same family; people connected by marriage or family ties
collect	v. to bring or gather together in one place; to demand and receive ("collect taxes")
direction	n. the way (east, west, north, south); where someone or something came from or went to
egg	n. the rounded object containing unborn young produced by female birds, fish or reptiles; a single cell in a female person or animal that can develop into a baby
can	v. to be able to; to have the right to; n. a container used to hold liquid or food, usually made of metal
coal	n. a solid black substance used as fuel
period	n. an amount of time within events, restrictions or conditions
investigate	v. to study or examine all information about an event, situation or charge; to search for the truth
left	ad. on the side that is toward the west when one is facing north; opposite right
extend	v. to stretch out in area or length; to continue for a longer time
star	n. a mass of gas that usually appears as a small light in the sky at night, but is not a planet; a famous person, usually an actor or singer
some	ad. of an amount or number or part not stated; not all
suffer	v. to feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or sadness
cheat	v. to get by a trick; to steal from
point	v. to aim one's finger toward; to aim; n. the sharp end of something
map	n. a picture of the earth's surface or a part of it
agriculture	n. farming
reject	v. to refuse to accept, use or believe
fact	n. something known or proved to be true
choose	v. to decide between two or more
neutral	ad. not supporting one side or the other in a dispute
interfere	v. to get in the way of; to work against; to take part in the activities of others, especially when not asked to do so
down	ad. from higher to lower; in a low place
railroad	n. a road for trains; a company that operates such a road and its stations and equipment
supervise	v. to direct and observe the work of others
job	n. the work that one does to earn money
safe	ad. away from harm or danger
same	ad. not different; not changed; like another or others
resolution	n. an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually reached by voting
community	n. a group of people living together in one place or area
average	n. something (a number) representing the middle; ad. common; normal
cover	v. to put something over a person or thing; n. anything that is put over a person or thing
legislature	n. a government lawmaking group
deny	v. to declare that something is not true; to refuse a request
wise	ad. having much knowledge and understanding; able to use knowledge and understanding to make good or correct decisions
take steps	to start to do something ("The government will take steps to halt inflation.")
nation	n. a country, together with its social and political systems
offer	v. to present or propose; n. the act of presenting or proposing; that which is presented or proposed
moon	n. the bright object often seen in the night sky that orbits the earth about every twenty-nine days
fill	v. to put or pour something into a container until there is space for no more
clear	ad. easy to see or see through; easily understood
think	v. to produce thoughts; to form ideas in the mind; to consider; to believe
sympathy	n. a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness
expect	v. to think or believe that something will happen; to wait for an event
by	conj. near; at; next to ("by the road"); from ("a play by William Shakespeare"); not later than ("by midnight")
statue	n. a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal
tie	v. to join or hold together with some material; n. anything that joins or unites; links or connections ("The two nations have strong trade ties.")
custom	n. a long-established belief or activity of a people
case (medical)	n. an incident of disease ("There was only one case of chicken pox at the school.")
ban	v. to not permit; to stop; n. an official restriction
transportation	n. the act or business of moving goods or people
international	ad. of or about more than one nation or many nations; of the whole world
capture	v. to make a person or animal a prisoner; to seize or take by force; to get control of
trade	v. to buy and sell or exchange products or services; n. the activity of buying, selling or exchanging products or services
develop	v. to grow; to create; to experience progress
skill	n. the ability gained from training or experience
dollar	n. United States money, one hundred cents
we	pro. two or more people, including the speaker or writer ("He and I will go together, and we will return together.")
album	n. a collection of recorded music
blind	ad. not able to see
what	pro. used to ask about something or to ask for information about something ("What is this?"); ad. which or which kind ("He wants to know what you would like to drink.")
biology	n. the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms
recession	n. a temporary reduction in economic activity, when industries produce less and many workers lose their jobs
radiation	n. waves of energy from something that produces heat or light; energy from a nuclear substance, which can be dangerous
middle	n. the center; a place or time of equal distance from both sides or ends; ad. in the center
bread	n. a food made from grain
compromise	n. the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than first demanded
battle	n. a fight between opposing armed forces
fight	v. to use violence or force; to attempt to defeat or destroy an enemy; n. the use of force; a battle
electron	a small part of an atom that has an electrical force
year	n. a period of time equal to twelve months
pro	for, supporting (pro-labor, pro-government)
grandmother	n. the mother of a person's father or mother
administration	n. the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister
memorial	n. something done or made to honor the memory of a person or event
cook	v. to heat food before eating it
wood	n. the solid material of which trees are made
pardon	v. to forgive for a crime and release from punishment
idea	n. a thought or picture in the mind; a belief
describe	v. to give a word picture of something; to give details of something
trouble	n. that which causes concern, fear, difficulty or problems
music	n. the making of sounds by singing or using a musical instrument
story	n. the telling or writing of an event, either real or imagined
pipe	n. a long, round piece of material used to move liquid or gas
sound	n. fast-moving waves of energy that affect the ear and result in hearing; that which is heard
wall	n. the side of a room or building formed by wood, stone or other material; a structure sometimes used to separate areas of land
dream	v. to have a picture or story in the mind during sleep; n. a picture or story in the mind during sleep; a happy idea about the future
send	v. to cause to go; to permit to go; to cause to be carried, taken or directed to or away from a place
demonstrate	v. to make a public show of opinions or feelings ("The crowd demonstrated in support of human rights."); to explain by using examples ("The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment.")
fly	v. to move through the air with wings, like a bird or airplane; to travel in an airplane or flying vehicle
afraid	ad. feeling fear
mind	n. the thinking, feeling part of a person
tired	ad. having less strength because of work or exercise; needing sleep or rest
away	ad. not near
intense	ad. very strong; extremely serious
along	ad. near or on ("along the road")
night	n. the time between when the sun goes down and when it rises, when there is little or no light
team	n. a group organized for some purpose, often for sports
shoe	n. a covering for the foot
also	ad. added to; too
represent	v. to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as an example
false	ad. not true; not correct
sand	n. extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts
uterus	a part of the female reproductive system where a fetus develops
give	v. to present to another to keep without receiving payment
suppose	v. to believe, think or imagine ("I suppose you are right."); to expect ("It is supposed to rain tonight.")
try	v. to make an effort; to take court action against a person to decide if he or she is guilty or innocent of a crime
march	v. to walk in a group like soldiers; to walk together in a large group to protest about something
seek(ing)	v. to search for ("They are seeking a cure for cancer."); to try to get ("She is seeking election to public office."); to plan to do ("Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.")
telescope	n. a device for making objects that are far away appear closer and larger
ambassador	n. a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)
intelligence	n. the ability to think or learn; information gathered by spying
self	used to show that the person or group acting is the one affected by the action, or to show that the action is done only by its own effort or power (self-declared, self-appointed)
plastic	n. a material made from chemicals that can be formed and made into things
policy	n. an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or business
soil	n. earth in which plants grow
floor	n. the bottom part of a room for walking on ("The book fell to the floor."); the level of a building ("The fire was on the first floor.")
oil	n. a thick liquid that does not mix with water and that burns easily; a black liquid taken from the ground and used as fuel
news	n. information about any recent events, especially as reported by the media
size	n. the space occupied by something; how long, wide or high something is
corn	n. a food grain
child	n. a baby; a boy or girl
granddaughter	n. the daughter of a person's daughter or son
never	ad. at no time; not ever
incite	v. to urge or cause an action or emotion, usually something bad or violent
airplane	n. a vehicle with wings that flies
damage	v. to cause injury or destruction; n. harm; hurt or injury, usually to things
brother	n. a male with the same father or mother as another person
pig	n. a farm animal used for its meat
ago	ad. of time past; before now
island	n. a land area with water all around it
ball	n. something round
meat	n. the part of a dead animal used for food
join	v. to put together or come together; to become part of or a member of
opinion	n. a belief based on one's own ideas and thinking
sink	v. to go down into water or other liquid
heat	v. to make hot or warm; n. great warmth; that which is produced by burning fuel; energy from the sun
truck	n. a heavy vehicle used to carry goods
navy	n. the part of a country's military force trained to fight at sea
motion	n. a movement; a continuing change of position or place
mineral	n. a substance found in nature that is not an animal or a plant, such as coal or salt
insane	ad. mentally sick
heal	v. to return to good health; to cure; to become well
cooperate	v. to act or work together
value	n. the quality of being useful, important or desired; the amount of money that could be received if something is sold
silver	n. a valued white metal
many	ad. a large number or amount of
refuse	v. to reject; to not accept, give or do something
reduce	v. to make less or smaller in number, size or amount; to cut
grandfather	n. the father of a person's father or mother
sell	v. to give something in exchange for money
order	v. to give a command; to tell someone what to do; n. a command; the correct or normal way things are organized; a peaceful situation in which people obey laws
arrive	v. to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip
shelter	v. to protect or give protection to; n. something that gives protection; a place of safety
throw	v. to cause to go through the air by a movement of the arm
building	n. anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store or place of entertainment
in	prep. inside; held by; contained by; surrounded by; during
plant	v. to put into the ground to grow; n. a living growth from the ground which gets its food from air, water and earth
different	ad. not the same
lose	v. to have no longer; to not find; to fail to keep; to be defeated
enter	v. to come or go into
colony	n. land controlled by another country or government
violence	n. the use of force to cause injury, death or damage
transport	v. to move goods or people from one place to another
pay	v. to give money for work done or for something bought
you	pro. the person or persons being spoken to
alive	ad. having life; not dead
prevent	v. to keep or stop from going or happening
during	ad. through the whole time; while (something is happening)
communicate	v. to tell; to give or exchange information
retire	v. to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health
depend	v. to need help and support
individual	n. one person
high	ad. tall; far up; far above the ground; important; above others
nowhere	ad. not in, to or at any place
traffic	n. the movement of people, vehicles or ships along a street, road or waterway
thing	n. any object
world	n. the earth; the people who live on the earth
half	n. one of two equal parts of something
other	ad. different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or more ("That man is short; the other is tall.")
dismiss	v. to send away; to refuse to consider
spill	v. to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident
engine	n. a machine that uses energy to cause movement or to do work
mathematics	n. the science dealing with amounts, sizes and shapes, as explained by numbers and signs
soon	ad. not long after the present time; quickly
security	n. freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place ("Security was increased in the city.")
neither	ad. not one or the other of two
young	ad. in the early years of life; not old
sudden	ad. not expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or without preparation
barrier	n. anything that blocks or makes an action difficult
save	v. to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for future use
defend	v. to guard or fight against attack; to protect
command	v. to order; to have power over something
date	n. an expression of time; a day, month and year
late	ad. after the correct time; near the end; opposite early
constitution	n. the written general laws and ideas that form a nation's system of government
stone	n. a small piece of rock
keep	v. to possess; to have for oneself
expert	n. a person with special knowledge or training
infect	v. to make sick with something that causes disease
ash	n. the part left after something burns
complete	ad. having all parts; ended or finished
split	v. to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts
recover	v. to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away ("The police recovered the stolen money."); to return to normal health or normal conditions She is expected to recover from the operation.")
understand	v. to know what is meant; to have knowledge of
season	n. one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); a period of time based on different weather conditions; a period during the year when something usually happens
horrible	ad. causing great fear; terrible
attempt	v. to work toward something; to try; to make an effort
normal	n. the usual condition, amount or form; ad. usual; what is expected
come	v. to move toward; to arrive
purchase	v. to buy with money or with something of equal value; n. that which is bought
chemistry	n. the scientific study of substances, what they are made of, how they act under different conditions, and how they form other substances
illegal	ad. not legal; in violation of a law
seed	n. the part of a plant from which new plants grow
oppress	v. to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel force or power
serious	ad. important; needing careful consideration; dangerous
substitute	v. to put or use in place of another; n. a person or thing put or used in place of another
joint	ad. shared by two or more
set	v. to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit
second	ad. the one that comes after the first
own	v. to have or possess for oneself
again	ad. another time; as before
influence	v. to have an effect on someone or something; to cause change
veto	v. to reject or refuse to approve
correct	ad. true; free from mistakes; v. to change to what is right
repeat	v. to say or do again
money	n. pieces of metal or paper used to pay for things
laugh	v. to make sounds to express pleasure or happy feelings
why	ad. for what cause or reason ("Why did she do it?"); conj. the reason for which ("I do not know why she did it.")
foreign	ad. of, about or from another nation; not from one's own place or country
borrow	v. to take as a loan
touch	v. to put the hand or fingers on
restrict	v. to limit; to prevent from increasing or becoming larger
exist	v. to be; to live
identify	v. to recognize someone or something and to say who or what they are
complex	ad. of or having many parts that are difficult to understand; not simple
punish	v. to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegal
gravity	the force that pulls things toward the center of the earth
use	v. to employ for a purpose; to put into action
welcome	v. to express happiness or pleasure when someone arrives or something develops
teach	v. to show how to do something; to provide knowledge; to cause to understand
state	v. to say; to declare; n. a political part of a nation
block	v. to stop something from being done; to prevent movement
plenty	n. all that is needed; a large enough amount
have	v. to possess; to own; to hold
invade	v. to enter an area or country by force with an army
intestines	tubes through which food passes after it is broken down in the stomach; part of the intestines also remove solid wastes from the body
business	n. one's work; buying and selling to earn money; trade
stomach	breaks down food for the body to use
sick	ad. suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health
group	n. a number of people or things together; a gathering of people working for a common purpose
boil	v. to heat a liquid until it becomes very hot
distance	n. the amount of space between two places or objects ("The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.")
sun	n. the huge star in the sky that provides heat and light to earth
tall	ad. higher than others; opposite short
member	n. one of a group
rain	n. water falling from the sky
compound	a substance containing two or more elements
majority	n. the greater number; more than half
aid	v. to help; to support; n. help, assistance
dig	v. to make a hole in the ground
capital	n. the official center of a government; the city where a country's government is
yet	ad. at some time before now ("Have they arrived yet?"); now; at this time ("I cannot tell you about it yet."); conj. however ("The sun was shining, yet it was cold.")
hope	v. to expect; to believe there is a good chance that something will happen as wanted; to want something to happen
third	ad. coming after two others
just	ad. only ("Help me for just a minute."); very shortly before or after the present ("He just left."); at the same time ("He left just as I came in."); what is right or fair ("The law is just, in my opinion.")
express	v. to say clearly
nucleus	the center part of an atom or cell
burst	v. to break open suddenly
laboratory	n. a room or place where experiments in science are done
oppose	v. to be against; to fight against
both	ad. not just one of two, but the two together
person	n. a man, woman or child
tense	ad. having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm
picture	n. something that shows what another thing looks like; an idea or representation of something as seen by the eye; a painting; what is made with a camera
conference	n. a meeting
our	ad. of or belonging to us
continent	n. any of the seven great land areas of the world
short	ad. lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall
fall	v. to go down quickly; to come down; to drop to the ground or a lower position
series	n. a number of similar things or events that follow one after another in time, position or order
microscope	n. a device used to make very small things look larger so they can be studied
today	n. this day
terror	n. extreme fear; that which causes great fear
dis	not (dishonest, disobey)
float	v. to be on water without sinking; to move or be moved gently on water or through air
murder	v. to kill another person illegally; n. the crime of killing another person
situation	n. the way things are during a period of time
reasonable	ad. ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing to compromise
vicious	ad. bad; dangerous; showing harm or hate
total	n. the complete amount
treaty	n. a written agreement between two or more nations
office	n. a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointed
change	v. to make different; to become different
luck	n. something that happens by chance
then	ad. at that time; existing; and so
together	ad. in one group; at the same time or place; in cooperation
so	ad. in such a way that ("He held the flag so all could see it."); also; too ("She left early, and so did we."); very ("I am so sick."); as a result ("They were sick, so they could not come."); conj. in order that; for the purpose of
mental	ad. about or having to do with the mind
law	n. all or any rules made by a government
tree	n. a very tall plant that is mostly wood, except for its leaves
full	ad. containing as much as a person or thing can hold; complete
usual	ad. as is normal or common; as is most often done, seen or heard
hang	v. to place something so the highest part is supported and the lower part is not; to kill by hanging
bus	n. a public vehicle to carry people
tell	v. to give information; to make known by speaking; to order; to command
blood	n. red fluid in the body
care	v. to like; to protect; to feel worry or interest
hill	n. a small mountain
dog	n. a small animal that often lives with humans
man	n. an adult male human
stove	n. a heating device used for cooking
morning	n. the early part of the day, from sunrise until noon
border	n. a dividing line between nations
nominate	v. to name someone as a candidate for an election; to propose a person for an office or position
sacrifice	v. to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea, goal or another person
travel	v. to go from one place to another, usually for a long distance
artillery	n. big guns
nutrient	a food or substance that makes plants, humans or animals grow
praise	v. to say good things about; to approve
substance	n. the material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas)
rub	v. to move something over the surface of another thing
poem	n. words and their sounds organized in a special way to express emotions
probably	ad. a good chance of taking place; a little more than possible
ask	v. to question; to say something is wanted ("We ask the teacher questions every day.")
holy	ad. greatly honored in religion
stay	v. to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time ("They stayed in New York for two years.")
lead	v. to show the way; to command; to control; to go first
propaganda	n. ideas or information used to influence opinions
tomorrow	n. the day after today
public	ad. of or about all the people in a community or country; opposite private
strange	ad. unusual; not normal; not known
seize	v. to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest
there	ad. in that place or position; to or toward that place
soldier	n. a person in the army
equal	ad. the same in amount, size, weight or value; having the same rights
boat	n. something built to travel on water that carries people or goods
hard	ad. not easily cut or broken; solid; difficult to do or understand; needing much effort or force
valley	n. a long area of land between higher areas of land
effect	n. the result or change caused by something ("The storm had a serious effect on the economy.")
more	ad. greater in size or amount
a (an)	ad. one; any; each
friend	n. a person one likes and trusts
clothes	n. what people wear
air	n. the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe
such	ad. of this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to
deaf	ad. not able to hear
terrible	ad. very bad; causing terror or fear
brown	ad. having the color like that of coffee
service	n. an organization or system that provides something for the public; a job that an organization or business can do for money; military organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony
drown	v. to die under water
supply	v. to give; to provide; n. the amount of something that can be given or sold to others
design	v. to plan or create plans for
drug	n. anything used as a medicine or in making medicine; a chemical substance used to ease pain or to affect the mind
stand	v. to move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place
harm	v. to injure; to damage; n. damage; hurt
front	n. the forward part; the opposite of back; the beginning; the first part
thank	v. to say that one has a good feeling toward another because that person did something kind ("I want to thank you for helping me.")
sickness	n. the condition of being in bad health
example	n. a part that shows what the rest of a thing or group is like
final	ad. at the end; last
pilot	n. one who guides or flies an airplane or helicopter
hear	v. to receive sound through the ears; to receive news about
wire	n. a long, thin piece of metal used to hang objects or to carry electricity or electronic communications from one place to another
below	ad. lower than
wages	n. money received for work done
every	ad. each one; all
natural	ad. of or about nature; normal; common to its kind
arms	n. military equipment; weapons
true	ad. correct; not false
ancestor	n. a family member from the past
however	conj. yet; but
theory	n. a possible explanation of why something exists or how something happens using experiments or ideas, but which is not yet proven ("Other scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs.")
way	n. a path on land or sea or in the air; how something is done; method
face	n. the front of the head: eyes, nose, mouth; v. to look toward; to turn toward; to have before you, such as a problem or danger
of	prep. made from; belonging to; about; connected to; included among
old	ad. not young or new; having lived or existed for many years
tax	n. the money a person or business must pay to the government so the government can provide services
police	n. a government agency responsible for guarding the public, keeping order, and making sure people obey the law; members of that agency
weigh	v. to measure how heavy someone or something is
area	n. any place or part of it
sky	n. the space above the earth
roll	v. to turn over and over; to move like a ball
direct	v. to lead; to aim or show the way ("He directed me to the theater."); ad. straight to something; not through some other person or thing ("The path is direct.")
land	v. to come to the earth from the air ("Airplanes land at airports."); n. the part of the earth not covered by water; the ground
ammunition	n. the bullets or shells fired from guns
act	v. to do something
heart	pumps blood through the body
name	v. to appoint; to nominate; to give a name to; n. a word by which a person, animal or thing is known or called
liquid	n. a substance that is not a solid or gas, and can move freely, like water
cotton	n. a material made from a plant of the same name
stop	v. to prevent any more movement or action; to come or bring to an end
across	ad. from side to side; to the other side
city	n. any important large town
container	n. a box, bottle or can used to hold something
watch	v. to look at; to observe closely; to look and wait for
holiday	n. a day when one does not work; a day on which no work is done to honor or remember a person or event
request	v. to ask for; n. the act of asking for
blue	ad. having the color like that of a clear sky
easy	ad. not difficult; not hard to do
territory	n. a large area of land
swallow	v. to take into the stomach through the mouth
history	n. the written record or description of past events; the study of the past
university	n. a place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations
between	ad. in the space or time that separates; from one to the other ("talks between two nations")
green	ad. having the color like that made by mixing yellow and blue; having the color like that of growing leaves and grass
tea	n. a drink made from the plant of the same name
accident	n. something that happens by chance or mistake; an unplanned event
knowledge	n. that which is known; learning or understanding
next	ad. coming immediately after; nearest
parade	n. a group of people and vehicles moving together to celebrate a special event or anniversary
suggest	v. to offer or propose something to think about or consider
past	n. the time gone by; the time before; ad. recent; immediately before; former
read	v. to look at and understand the meaning of written words or numbers
activist	n. one who seeks change through action
with	prep. along or by the side of; together; using ("He fixed it with a tool."); having ("the house with the red door")
nucleic acid	a molecule that holds the genetic information necessary for life; there are two kinds of nucleic acid: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid)
base	n. a military center; v. to establish as a fact ("Her research was based on experiments.")
beat	v. to hit again and again
revolt	v. to protest violently; to fight for a change, especially of government
these	pro. of or about the people, places or things nearby that have been spoken about already
charge	v. to accuse someone of something, usually a crime; n. a statement in which someone is accused of something
govern	v. to control; to rule by military or political power
whole	ad. the complete amount; all together; not divided; not cut into pieces
mercy	n. kindness toward those who should be punished; the power to be kind or to pardon
chase	v. to run or go after someone or something
thin	ad. having a small distance between two opposite surfaces; not fat; not wide; opposite thick
dark	ad. having little or no light ("The room was dark.")
hot	ad. having or feeling great heat or a high temperature
back	n. the part behind the front; ad. the other way from forward
excellent	ad. extremely good
which	pro. used to ask about what one or what ones of a group of things or people ("Which program do you like best?" "Which students will take the test?")
starve	v. to suffer or die from a lack of food
negotiate	v. to talk about a problem or situation to find a common solution
and	conj. also; in addition to; with
terrorist	n. a person who carries out acts of extreme violence as a protest or a way to influence a government
expand	v. to make larger; to grow larger
blow	v. to move with force, as in air ("The wind blows.")
nuclear	ad. of or about the energy produced by splitting atoms or bringing them together; of or about weapons that explode by using energy from atoms
laser	an instrument that makes a thin, powerful light
behind	ad. at the back of; in back of
when	ad. at what time; at any time ("When will she come home?"); conj. during or at the time ("I studied hard when I was in school.")
clock	n. a device that measures and shows time
make	v. to produce; to create; to build; to do something or to carry out an action; to cause to be or to become
tool	n. any instrument or device designed to help one do work
marry	v. to join a man and woman together as husband and wife; to become husband and wife (usually in a religious or civil ceremony)
molecule	the smallest amount of a chemical substance that can exist
pull	v. to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the force; opposite push
them	pro. other people being spoken about
famous	ad. known very well to many people
lend	v. to permit someone to use a thing temporarily; to make a loan of money
radar	n. a device that uses radio signals to learn the position or speed of objects that may be too far away to be seen
independent	ad. not influenced by or controlled by another or others; free; separate
rough	ad. not flat or smooth; having an uneven surface; violent; not made well
few	ad. not many; a small number of
appear	v. to show oneself; to come into sight; to seem
rich	ad. having much money or goods; having plenty of something
because	prep. for the reason that ("He left because he was sick.")
slave	n. a person owned or controlled by another
wash	v. to make clean, usually with water
carry	v. to take something or someone from one place to another
machine	n. a device with moving parts used to do work
bottom	ad. the lowest part of something
may	v. a word used with an action word to mean permit or possible ("May I go?" "They may leave tomorrow.")
ready	ad. prepared; completed; organized; willing
turn	v. to change direction; to move into a different position; to change color, form or shape
day	n. twenty-four hours; the hours of sunlight
zero	n. the number meaning none or nothing
pregnant	ad. carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to give birth to a baby
mark	v. to make a sign or cut on something
virus	a kind of organism that causes disease
white	ad. having the color like that of milk or snow
robot	a machine that moves and performs tasks
passenger	n. a person travelling by airplane, train, boat or car who is not the pilot or driver
surrender	v. to give control of oneself or one's property to another or others; to stop fighting and admit defeat
talk	v. to express thoughts in spoken words; n. a meeting for discussion
must	v. a word used with an action word to mean necessary ("You must go to school.")
media	n. all public information organizations, including newspapers, television and radio
discuss	v. to talk about; to exchange ideas
convention	n. a large meeting for a special purpose
until	conj. up to a time; before
belong	v. to be owned by; to be a member of
last	v. to continue ("The talks will last three days."); ad. after all others; the only one remaining ("She is the last person in line.")
evidence	n. material or facts that prove something; a reason for believing
solid	ad. having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas
treatment	n. the act of treating; the use of medicine to try to cure or make better
rate	n. speed; a measure of how quickly or how often something happens; the price of any thing or service that is bought or sold
measure	v. to learn the amount, size or distance of something; n. an action taken; a legislative proposal
hat	n. a head cover
freeze	v. to cause or to become very cold; to make or to become hard by cold
free	v. to release; ad. not controlled by another or by outside forces; not in prison; independent; not limited by rules; without cost
alcohol	n. a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products
enzyme	a special kind of protein; it produces changes in other substances without being changed itself
daughter	n. a person's female child
either	ad. one of two, but not the other
smash	v. to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move with >force
will	v. a word used with action words to show future action ("They will hold talks tomorrow.")
compete	v. to try to do as well as, or better than, another or others
straight	ad. continuing in one direction without turns
simple	ad. easy to understand or do; not difficult or complex
temperature	n. the measurement of heat and cold
humor	n. the ability to understand, enjoy or express what makes people laugh
unite	v. to join together
sharp	ad. having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain
affect	v. to produce an effect on; to influence ("A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance.")
debate	v. to argue for or against something; n. a public discussion or argument
disappear	v. to become unseen; to no longer exist
forget	v. to not remember
spirit	n. the part of a human that is not physical and is connected to thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain alive after death
careful	ad. acting safely; with much thought
campaign	n. a competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from voters; a connected series of military actions during a war
over	conj. above; covering; across, in or on every part of ("all over the world")
farm	n. land used to grow crops and animals for food
salt	n. a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food
eat	v. to take food into the body through the mouth
spy	v. to steal or get information secretly; n. one who watches others secretly; a person employed by a government to get secret information about another country
lack	v. to be without; n. the condition of needing, wanting or not having
ever	ad. at any time
organism	a living thing, often so small it can be seen only through a microscope
magazine	n. a publication of news, stories, pictures or other information
subject	n. the person or thing being discussed, studied or written about
genes	parts of cells that control the growth and development of living things; genes from the mother and father are passed to the child; genes contain nucleic acid
organ	a part of the body that has a special purpose, such as the heart or brain
son	n. a person's male child
up	ad. to, in or at a higher position or value
intervene	v. to come between; to come between in order to settle or solve
mate	v. to bring together a male and a female to create another creature
warm	ad. almost hot; having or feeling some heat
born	v. to come to life; to come into existence
among	ad. in or part of (a group)
harvest	v. to gather crops; n. the crop after it is gathered
war	n. fighting between nations, or groups in a nation, using weapons
kidney	cleans liquid wastes from the body
steal	v. to take without permission or paying
cancel	v. to end; to stop
actor	n. someone acting in a play or show
planet	n. a large object in space that orbits the sun ("Earth is a planet.")
sweet	ad. tasting pleasant, like sugar
fuel	n. any substance burned to create heat or power
publication	n. something that is published such as a book, newspaper or magazine
noise	n. sound, especially when loud
stretch	v. to extend for a distance; to pull on to make longer or wider
blame	v. to accuse; to hold responsible
deficit	n. a shortage that results when spending is greater than earnings, or imports are greater than exports
god	n. the spirit that is honored as creator of all things ("They believe in God."); a spirit or being believed in many religions to have special powers
ethnic	ad. of or concerning people belonging to a large group because of their race, religion, language, tribe or where their ancestors lived
soft	ad. not hard; easily shaped; pleasing to touch; not loud
delay	v. to decide to do something at a later time; to postpone; to cause to be late
inspect	v. to look at something carefully; to examine, especially by an expert
treat	v. to deal with; to act toward in a special way; to try to cure
treasure	n. a large collection of money, jewels or other things of great value
return	v. to go or come back; to bring, give, take or send back
mystery	n. something that is not or cannot be explained or understood; a secret
ice	n. frozen water
possess	v. to have; to own; to control or be controlled by
tube	n. a long, round structure through which liquids or gases can flow; a long, thin container in which they can be kept
gun	n. a weapon that shoots bullets
able	v. having the power to do something
fierce	ad. extremely strong; violent; angry
iron	n. a strong, hard metal used to make machines and tools
financial	ad. of or about the system that includes the use of money, credit, investments and banks
cost	n. the price or value of something ("The cost of the book is five dollars."); v. to be valued at ("The book costs five dollars.")
arrest	v. to seize a person for legal action; to take as a prisoner
film	v. to record something so it can be seen again; to make a motion picture or movie; n. a thin piece of material for making pictures with a camera; a movie
award	n. an honor or prize for an act or service
victim	n. someone or something that is injured, killed or made to suffer; someone who is tricked
color	n. the different effects of light on the eye, making blue, red, brown, black, yellow and others
judge	v. to form an opinion about; to decide a question, especially a legal one; n. a public official who decides problems of law in a court
out	ad. away from the inside; opposite of in
asylum	n. political protection given by a government to a person from another country
this	pro. of or about the person, place or thing nearby that has been spoken about already
pollute	v. to release dangerous or unpleasant substances into the air, soil or water
crisis	n. an extremely important time when something may become much better or worse; a dangerous situation
box	n. something to put things into; a container, usually made of paper or wood
no	ad. used to reject or to refuse; not any; not at all
equipment	n. things, tools or machines needed for a purpose or activity
hijack	v. to seize or take control of a vehicle by force
trial	n. an examination in a court of a question or dispute to decide if a charge is true
launch	v. to put into operation; to begin; to send into the air or space
form	v. to make; to start; to shape ("They formed a swim team."); n. a kind ("Swimming is a form of exercise.")
attend	v. to be present at
torture	v. to cause severe pain; n. the act of causing severe pain in order to harm, to punish or to get information from
declare	v. to say; to make a statement
happen	v. to become a fact or event; to take place
satisfy	v. to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded
population	n. all the people in a place, city or country
religion	n. a belief in, or the honoring of, a god or gods
record	v. to write something in order to have it for future use; to put sound or pictures in a form that can be kept and heard or seen again; n. a writing that shows proof or facts about something
hurry	v. to do or go fast
children	n. more than one child
telephone	n. a device or system for sending sounds, especially the voice, over distances
target	n. any person or object aimed at or fired at
brave	ad. having no fear
that	ad. showing the person, place or thing being spoken about ("That man is a soldier."); pro. the person, place or thing being spoken about ("The building that I saw was very large.")
mass	n. an amount of matter having no special form and usually of a large size
hunt	v. to search for animals to capture or kill them; to seek; to try to find
stick	v. to attach something to another thing using a substance that will hold them together; to become fixed in one position so that movement is difficult ("Something is making the door stick."); n. a thin piece of wood
long	ad. not short; measuring from beginning to end; measuring much; for much time
she	pro. the girl or woman who is being spoken about
delegate	n. one sent to act for another; one who represents another
submarine	n. an underwater ship
build	v. to join materials together to make something
raid	v. to make a sudden attack; n. a sudden attack carried out as an act of war, or for the purpose of seizing or stealing something
test	v. to attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing; n. an attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing; a group of questions used to find out a person's knowledge
medicine	n. a substance or drug used to treat disease or pain; the science or study of treating and curing disease or improving health
property	n. anything owned by someone such as land, buildings or goods
should	v. used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility ("We should study."), probability ("The talks should begin soon."), or that something is believed to be a good idea ("Criminals should be punished.")
freedom	n. the condition of being free
win	v. to gain a victory; to defeat another or others in a competition, election or battle
enjoy	v. to be pleased or satisfied by something
atmosphere	n. the gases surrounding any star or planet
condition	n. something declared necessary to complete an agreement; a person's health
remains	n. a dead body
pass	v. to go by or move around something; to move along; to cause or permit to go
common	ad. usual; same for all ("a common purpose")
sheep	n. a farm animal used for its meat and hair
bone	n. the hard material in the body
shake	v. to move or cause to move in short, quick movements
please	v. to make one happy; to give enjoyment
speak	v. to talk; to say words with the mouth; to express one's thoughts to others and exchange ideas; to give a speech to a group
popular	ad. liked by many people; generally approved by the public
former	ad. earlier in time; not now
ally	n. a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose
electricity	n. a form of energy that flows through wires to provide heat and light, and power to machines
female	n. a woman or girl; the sex that gives birth; ad. of or about women
jewel	n. a valuable stone, such as a diamond or emerald
fast	ad. moving or working at great speed; quick
enough	ad. as much as necessary; pro. the amount needed
opposite	ad. different as possible; completely different from; exactly the other way ("North is the opposite direction from south.")
grandson	n. the son of a person's daughter or son
capitalism	n. an economic system in which the production of most goods and services is owned and operated for profit by private citizens or companies
truce	n. a temporary halt in fighting agreed to by all sides involved
settle	v. to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a new place
grass	n. a plant with long, narrow, green leaves
earth	n. the planet we all live on; the ground or soil
lightning	n. light produced by electricity in the air, usually during a storm
restrain	v. to keep controlled; to limit action by a person or group
ship	v. to transport; n. a large boat
fish	n. a creature that lives and can breathe in water
special	ad. of a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or more important than others of the same kind
plan	v. to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing something ">("They plan to have a party."); n. an organized or developed idea or method ("The plan will not work.")
cheer	v. to shout approval or praise
democracy	n. the system of government in which citizens vote to choose leaders or to make other important decisions
hit	v. to strike; to touch with force
now	ad. at this time; immediately
hotel	n. a building with rooms, and often food, for travellers
duty	n. one's job or responsibility; what one must do because it is right and just
fat	n. tissue in the bodies of humans and animals used to store energy and to keep warm; ad. thick; heavy
near	ad. not far; close to
physics	n. the study of motion, matter and energy
establish	v. to bring into existence; to create
joke	n. something done or said to cause others to laugh
dissident	n. a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government
animal	n. a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat
ocean	n. the area of salt water that covers almost seventy-five percent of the earth's surface; any of the five main divisions of this water
bite	v. to cut with the teeth
version	n. the form of something with different details than earlier or later forms
rescue	v. to free from danger or evil
sentence	v. to declare the punishment for a crime; n. the punishment for a crime
bright	ad. giving much light; strong and clear in color
improve	v. to make better; to become better
write	v. to use an instrument to make words appear on a surface, such as paper
drive	v. to control a moving vehicle
anarchy	n. a lack of order; lawlessness
winter	n. the coldest time of year, between autumn and spring
waste	v. to spend or use without need or care; to make bad use of; n. a spending of money, time or effort with no value gained or returned; something thrown away as having no value; the liquid and solid substances that result from body processes
fair	ad. just; honest; what is right
control	v. to direct; to have power over
warn	v. to tell of possible danger; to advise or inform about something bad that may happen
disarm	v. to take away weapons; to no longer keep weapons; to make a bomb harmless by removing its exploding device
current	n. movement of air, water or electricity; ad. belonging to the present time ("She found the report in a current publication.")
responsible	ad. having a duty or job to do ("He is responsible for preparing the report."); being the cause of ("They were responsible for the accident.")
system	n. a method of organizing or doing something by following rules or a plan; a group of connected things or parts working together for a common purpose or goal
diet	n. usual daily food and drink
pray	v. to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spirit
vote	v. to choose a candidate in an election; n. a choice or decision expressed by the voice, by hand or by writing
much	ad. great in amount
steam	n. the gas that comes from hot water
apologize	v. to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility
tissue	living material; a group of cells that are similar in appearance and do the same thing
far	ad. at, to or from a great distance
go	v. to move from one place to another; to leave
crops	n. plants that are grown and gathered for food, such as grains, fruits and vegetables
wheat	n. a grain used to make bread; the plant that produces the grain
fetus	unborn young
beauty	ad. that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit
than	conj. connecting word used to link things that may be similar, but are not equal ("My sister is taller than I am.")
willing	ad. being ready or having a desire to ("They are willing to talk about the problem.")
escape	v. to get free; to get away from; to get out of
message	n. written or spoken news or information; a note from one person to another person or group
ecology	n. the scientific study of the environment and links among living and material things
insult	v. to say something or to do something that makes another person angry or dishonored
passport	n. a document permitting a person to travel to another country
count	v. to speak or add numbers
fusion	a joining together; in atomic fusion, atomic particles are joined together to produce nuclear energy
country	n. a nation; the territory of a nation; land away from cities
re	to do again (reorganize, reunite)
under	prep. below; below the surface of; less than; as called for by a law, agreement or system ("The river flows under the bridge." "Such action is not permitted under the law.")
show	v. to make something be seen; to make known; n. a play or story presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public
sail	v. to travel by boat or ship
experiment	v. to test; n. a test or trial carried out to prove if an idea is true or false, or to discover something
add	v. to put (something) with another to make it larger; to say more
surprise	v. to cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected; n. something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected
press	v. to urge strongly; n. newspapers, magazines and other publications
the	pro. used in front of a name word to show that it is a person or thing that is known about or is being spoken about
zoo	n. a place where animals are kept for the public to look at and study
hold	v. to carry or support, usually in the hands or arms; to keep in one position; to keep as a prisoner; to contain; to possess; to occupy; to organize and be involved in ("The two sides hold talks this week.")
market	n. a place or area where goods are sold, bought or traded; an economic system in which the prices of things are decided by how many there are and how much money people are willing to pay for them
close	v. to make something not open; ad. near to
trust	v. to believe that someone is honest and will not cause harm
move	v. to change position; to put or keep in motion; to go
see	v. to know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know
unless	conj. except if it happens; on condition that ("I will not go, unless the rain stops.")
peace	n. the condition of freedom from war, fighting or noise; rest; quiet
prostate	a part of the male reproductive system
regret	n. a feeling of sadness or sorrow about something that is done or that happens
agree	v. to have the same belief as someone; to be willing to do something
thick	ad. having a large distance between two opposite surfaces ("The wall is two meters thick."); having many parts close together ("The forest is very thick."); almost solid, such as a liquid that does not flow easily; opposite thin
off	ad. away; at a distance; condition when something is no longer operating or continuing; not on; not connected
chief	n. the head or leader of a group; ad. leading; most important
train	v. to teach or learn how to do something; to prepare for an activity; n. an engine and the cars connected to it that move along a railroad
milk	n. the white liquid produced by female animals to feed their young
trip	n. a movement from one place to another, usually a long distance
anniversary	n. a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past
un	not (unusual, unhappy)
home	n. the building where a person lives, especially with family; the place where one was born or comes from; the area or country where one lives
about	ad. almost ("about half"); of or having a relation to ("We talk about the weather.")
life	n. the time between being born and dying; opposite death; all living things
wrong	ad. not correct; bad; not legal; opposite right
cure	v. to improve health; to make well ("The doctor can cure the disease."); n. something that makes a sick person well ("Antibiotics are a cure for infection.")
balloon	n. a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than air
subversion	n. an attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government, usually secretly
path	n. a narrow way for walking; a way along which something moves
listen	v. to try to hear
fission	a splitting; in atomic fission, the nucleus of an atom is split to produce nuclear energy
hide	v. to prevent from being seen or found; to make secret
halt	v. to come or cause to come to a stop; to stop
tear	v. to pull apart, often by force
effort	n. an attempt; the work necessary to do something
emotion	n. a strong feeling such as love, hate, fear or sadness
busy	ad. doing something; very active
learn	v. to get knowledge about; to come to know a fact or facts
west	n. the direction in which the sun goes down
summer	n. the warmest time of the year, between spring and autumn
bird	n. a creature that flies
race	v. to run; to take part in a competition to decide who or what can move fastest; to take part in a campaign for political office; n. one of the major groups that humans can be divided into because of a common physical similarity, such as skin color
examine	v. to study closely
signal	v. to send a message by signs; n. an action or movement that sends a message
rock	n. a hard piece of mineral matter
insect	n. a very small creature, usually with many legs and sometimes with wings
party	n. a group of people working together for a political purpose; a group of people or friends gathered together for enjoyment
solve	v. to find an answer; to settle
provide	v. to give something needed or wanted
time	n. that which is measured in minutes, hours, days and years; a period that can be identified in hours and minutes and is shown on a clock; a period when an event should or will take place
gather	v. to bring or come together into a group or place; to collect
technical	ad. involving machines, processes and materials in industry, transportation and communications; of or about a very special kind of subject or thing ("You need technical knowledge to understand how this system works.")
criticize	v. to say what is wrong with something or someone; to condemn; to judge
instrument	n. a tool or device designed to do something or to make something
rocket	n. a device shaped like a tube that moves through air or space by burning gases and letting them escape from the back or bottom, sometimes used as a weapon
flower	n. the colored part of plants that carry seeds
suppress	v. to put down or to keep down by force; to prevent information from being known publicly
feel	v. to have or experience an emotion; to know by touching
suspect	v. to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal; n. a person believed to be guilty
seem	v. to appear to be ("She seems to be in good health.")
defeat	v. to cause to lose in a battle or struggle; n. a loss; the condition of having lost
innocent	ad. not guilty of a crime; not responsible for a bad action
hero	n. a person honored for being brave or wise
bleed	v. to lose blood
gift	n. something given without cost
line	n. a long, thin mark on a surface; a number of people or things organized; one after another; the edge of an area protected by military forces
exchange	v. to trade; to give or receive one thing for another
offensive	n. a military campaign of attack; ad. having to do with attacking
dense	close together; thick
hostage	n. a person captured and held as a guarantee that a demand or promise will be honored
flee	v. to run away from
attach	v. to tie together; to connect
work	v. to use physical or mental effort to make or do something; n. the effort used to make or to do something; that which needs effort; the job one does to earn money
skin	n. the outer covering of humans and most animals
satellite	n. a small object in space that moves around a larger object; an object placed in orbit around the earth
moral	ad. concerning what is right or wrong in someone's actions
sit	v. to rest on the lower part of the body without the support of the legs; to become seated
lift	v. to take or bring up to a higher place or level
bed	n. a sleeping place
pure	ad. free from anything that is different or that reduces value; clean
meet	v. to come together with someone or something at the same time and place
mail	n. letters, papers and other things sent through an official system, such as a post office
guerrilla	n. a person who fights as part of an unofficial army, usually against an official army or police
station	n. a place of special work or purpose ("a police station"); a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts
leak	v. to come out of or to escape through a small opening or hole (usually a gas or liquid)
seat	n. a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there ("a seat in parliament")
well	ad. in a way that is good or pleasing; in good health; n. a hole in the ground where water, gas or oil can be found
cry	v. to express or show sorrow or pain
research	n. a careful study to discover correct information
need	v. to require; to want; to be necessary to have or to do
mourn	v. to express or feel sadness
sugar	n. a sweet substance made from liquids taken from plants
too	ad. also; as well as; more than is necessary
obey	v. to act as one is ordered to act
dive	v. to jump into water head first
mine	v. to dig useful or valuable substances out of the earth; n. a place in the earth where such substances are found; a bomb placed under the ground or under water so it cannot be seen
civilian	ad. not military
crowd	n. a large number of people gathered in one place
social	ad. of or about people or a group
manufacture	v. to make goods in large amounts
federal	ad. of or having to do with a national or central government
word	n. one or more connected sounds that form a single part of a language
yes	ad. used to express agreement or to permit
extremist	n. a person with strong religious or political beliefs who acts in an extreme or violent way
nothing	n. not anything; no thing
find	v. to discover or learn something by searching or by accident; to decide a court case ("The jury finds the man guilty of murder.")
fog	n. a mass of wet air that is difficult to see through; a cloud close to the ground
future	n. time after now ("We can talk about it in the future."); ad. in the time to come ("All future meetings will be held in this room.")
wonder	v. to ask oneself; to question ("She wonders if it is true."); n. a feeling of surprise
civil rights	n. the political, economic and social rights given equally to all people of a nation
expel	v. to force out; to remove from; to send away
detail	n. a small part of something; a small piece of information
study	v. to make an effort to gain knowledge by using the mind; to examine carefully
secret	n. something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; ad. hidden from others; known only to a few
theater	n. a place where movies are shown or plays are performed
publish	v. to make public something that is written; to include something in a book, newspaper or magazine
magnet	a piece of iron or other material that has a pulling force; this pulling force is called magnetism
reform	v. to make better by changing; to improve; n. a change to a better condition
betray	v. to turn against; to be false to
volcano	n. a hill or mountain around a hole in the earth's surface that can explode, sending hot, melted rock and ash into the air
orbit	v. to travel in space around a planet or other object; n. the path or way an object travels in space around another object or planet
urge	v. to advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do something
oust	v. to force to leave; to remove by force
to	prep. showing the direction of an action; showing the person or place toward which an action is directed; showing a goal or purpose
boy	n. a young male person
hate	v. to have strong emotions against; to consider as an enemy; opposite love
still	ad. not moving ("The man was standing still."); until the present or a stated time ("Was he still there?"); even so; although ("The job was difficult, but she still wanted to do it.")
education	n. the act of teaching
already	ad. before now; even now
deal	v. to have to do with ("The talks will deal with the problem of pollution."); to buy or sell ("Her company deals in plastic.")
invest	v. to give money to a business or organization with the hope of making more money
jump	v. to push down on the feet and move up quickly into the air
from	prep. having a person, place or thing as a beginning or cause ("It is a message from the president."); at a place distant, not near ("The school is five kilometers from my home."); because of ("He is suffering from cancer.")
cancer	n. a disease in which dangerous cells grow quickly and destroy parts of the body
silence	v. to make quiet; to stop from speaking or making noise; n. a lack of noise or sound
search	v. to look for carefully
wide	ad. having a great distance from one side to the other; not limited
urgent	ad. needing an immediate decision or action
wreck	v. to damage greatly; to destroy; n. anything that has been badly damaged or broken
decide	v. to choose; to settle; to judge
case (court)	n. a legal action
drop	v. to fall or let fall; to go lower
sister	n. a female with the same father or mother as another person
little	ad. not tall or big; a small amount
create	v. to make; to give life or form to
fool	v. to make someone believe something that is not true; to trick; n. a person who is tricked easily
heavy	ad. having much weight; not easy to lift; of great amount or force
baby	n. a newly born creature
include	v. to have; to make a part of
kill	v. to make dead; to cause to die
girl	n. a young female person
another	ad. one more; a different one
sort	n. any group of people or things that are the same or are similar in some way; a kind of something
compare	v. to examine what is different or similar
anger	n. a strong emotion against someone or something
buy	v. to get by paying something, usually money
book	n. a long written work for reading
store	v. to keep or put away for future use; n. a place where people buy things
crime	n. an act that violates a law
if	conj. on condition; provided that ("I will go if you go.")
worry	v. to be concerned; to continue thinking that something, possibly bad, can happen
space	n. the area outside the earth's atmosphere where the sun, moon, planets and stars are; the area between or inside things
device	n. a piece of equipment made for a special purpose
vehicle	n. anything on or in which a person or thing can travel or be transported, especially anything on wheels; a car or truck
flood	v. to cover with water; n. the movement of water out of a river, lake or ocean onto land
strike	v. to hit with force; to stop work as a way to seek better conditions, more pay or to make other demands
remove	v. to take away or take off; to put an end to; to take out of a position or office

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publicly	v. to make known _____; to declare officially	1	1	true
ad. of great size; not small	Question: big	2	1	false
reason	Answer: n. the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explains	3	0	false
desired	n. the reason or _____ effect for doing something; goal	4	1	true
grind	Answer: v. to reduce to small pieces by crushing	5	0	false
direction	n. the _____ from which the sun rises	6	1	true
inside	ad. having nothing _____; v. to remove everything	7	1	true
reduce	v. to divide or injure with a sharp tool; to make less; to _____	8	1	true
forward	Answer: ad. the direction in front of; toward the front	9	0	true
chance	n. the _____ of loss, damage or injury	10	1	true
n. knowledge; facts	Question: information	11	1	false
v. to act; to make an effort	Question: do	12	1	false
debate	v. to oppose strongly by argument; n. an angry _____	13	1	true
universe	n. the scientific study of stars and the _____	14	1	true
anything	n. the number, size or weight of _____	15	1	true
hospital	Answer: n. a place where sick or injured people are given medical care	16	0	false
n. a legislative proposal	Question: bill	17	1	false
damaged	ad. having little power; easily broken, _____ or destroyed; opposite strong	18	1	true
purpose	v. to point a gun at; n. a goal or _____	19	1	true
n. the day before today	Question: yesterday	20	1	false