AMERICAN LANGUAGE
COURSE
VOCABULARY INDEX
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KEY
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aim n 22 3 O purpose/intention
aim v 23 4 O control direction
air n 10 3 O mixture of gases surrounding earth;
that which we breathe
air n 15 3 O travel by plane
air conditioner n 16 4 O apparatus to cool air in a car, room,
building
air conditioning n 17 2 R system to cool a building
Air Force n 02 2 O a branch of the military
aircraft n 24 2 O machine for flight
airline n 05 3 O a company which provides air travel
services
airman/airmen n 03 4 O enlisted man/woman in AF (E-2)
airman basic (AB) n 14 1 R Air Force enlisted (E-l)
airman first class (A1C) n 14 1 R Air Force enlisted (E-3)
airplane N 03 2 O a type of aircraft
airport n 05 3 O place where aircraft land and take
off
airtight j 21 2 O so tight that air cannot get through
aisle n 28 l O a path between or along rows of
seats or shelves
alarm clock n 09 4 O a clock that can be set to make
noise at a desired time
alcohol n 29 2 O a solvent; a product of fermentation
alert j 20 2 O watchful
alert v 20 2 O warn as to be ready
algebra n 25 4 O a branch of mathematics
align v 20 3 O bring into a straight line
alike j 07 1 O like one another; the same
alive j 15 3 O living; not dead
all j 04 1 O the whole amount/quantity of
all r 14 3 O everyone; everything; every part
all at once e 19 1 O suddenly
(all) by oneself e 15 4 O alone
all in all e 27 2 O everything being taken into account
all of a sudden e 18 4 O unexpectedly
all over a 12 4 O everywhere; in all parts
all right a 03 4 O satisfactory; unhurt; correct
allergic j 15 4 O sensitive to foods, pollens, etc.
allergy n 15 4 O a physical sensitivity to foods,
pollens, etc.
allow v 13 2 O to permit; to let somebody do
something
allowance n 26 l O a definite amount
alloy n 24 1 O mixture of metals
ally n 20 2 O person/country joined with another
almost a 09 4 O nearly but not quite
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astonishing j 30 4 O surprising
at p 01 4 O on/near time of
at p 02 2 O place
at p 03 1 O during
at a time e 27 1 O one after another
at all e 6 4 O in the least
at attention e 15 1 O military position in which the soldier
stands straight and still
at fault j 09 2 O deserving blame
at first e 06 4 O at (in) the beginning
at last e 06 4 R finally
at least a 19 2 O not less than; if nothing else
at once e 22 1 O immediately/now
atmosphere n 23 1 O air surrounding the earth
atmospheric j 23 1 O of the atmosphere
atom n 23 1 O small particle
atomic j 25 1 O relating to atoms
attach v 17 4 O to fasten/join
attack n 20 2 O the event of attacking
attack v 20 2 O act upon harmfully
attempt (to) v 14 4 O to try (to); to make an effort to do
something
attend v 15 1 O to be present at
attendance n 19 3 O act of being present; number
present
attention n 19 4 O thought/consideration
attitude n 24 2 O disposition; physical position
attract v 19 1 O draw to; allure
attractive j 17 1 O appealing; pleasing;common terms
used to express this are pretty (for
women)/handsome (for men)
August/Aug n 03 3 O 8th month of year; ab
aunt n 10 4 O mother/father's sister; uncle's wife
Australia n 15 3 R a continent southeast of Asia
between the Pacific and Indian
Oceans
author n 26 2 O a person who writes books
authority n 16 2 O the right to command and power to
control
authorize v 20 2 O give power, authority to
auto ab 09 2 O automobile, car
automatic j 20 3 O done as from habit; working by itself
automobile n 09 2 O auto/car
autumn n 04 4 O fall; cool season between summer
and winter
auxiliary j 29 4 O helping; adding support
available j 17 2 O able to be obtained
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average j 21 1 O normal/usual
average n 21 1 O usual amount; result of division
average v 21 1 O figure out the average
aviation n 24 2 O science of flying aircraft
avoid v 16 1 O to keep away from, especially on
purpose
awake j 04 3 O not sleeping
aware j 23 2 O conscious; having realization or
knowledge
away a 13 2 O in another direction; at a stated
distance
awful j 06 2 O very bad/poor in quality
awfully a 23 4 O very
axis n 27 I O imaginary line something spins
around
baby n 10 4 O infant; a very young child
bachelor's degree n 12 2 R a degree usually given after 4 years
of college
back j 07 3 O of the back/rear
back n 07 3 O rear/reverse of something
back n 11 1 O the part of a person's body opposite
the chest
back and forth e 22 3 O one way and then the opposite
back on one's feet e 30 4 O be well again
backache n 11 I O pain in the back
backbone n 29 4 O the spine; the row of bones located
in the center of the back
background n 27 4 O past events
backyard n 07 3 R area behind the house
bad j 03 4 O not good
badly a 09 3 O in a bad manner; not acceptable
bag n 20 I O container made of paper, plastic,
etc.; suitcase
baggage n 09 4 O luggage; suitcases, etc., carried by
traveler
balance n 29 2 O remainder; equality
bald j 17 I O with little or no hair on the head
ball n 04 I O a round object used in games
ballet n 16 3 R a kind of dance which tells a story
banana n 02 3 O a usually sweet, yellow fruit
band n 30 I O a belt or strap
bandage n 23 2 O gauze strip for binding wounds
bang! i 12 4 R a sudden loud noise
bank n 06 3 O a place where money is kept and
paid on demand
bar n 05 4 O a piece of candy, soap, etc., that is
longer than it is wide
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become/became/become lv 11 2 O to come to be
become/became/became v 20 1 O happen to
of
bed n 02 2 O a piece of furniture made to be slept
on/in
bed rest n 15 4 O confinement of a sick person to bed
bedroom n 08 4 O a room for sleeping
beef n 02 3 O meat from cow or steer
beer n 15 2 R alcoholic drink
before p 03 1 O earlier than
before c 10 1 O earlier than the time that
before a 15 2 O at an earlier time; previously
begin/began v 04 2 O to start
behave v 16 2 O to conduct oneself in a
polite/particular way
behavior n 16 2 O a way of acting in social situations
behind p 09 2 O in back of
believe v 13 1 O to hold as an opinion; to think
believe in v 14 3 O to accept as true; consider to be of
worth
bell n 08 4 O a metal device which rings
belong(s) to v 02 2 R to be the property of
belong(s) to v 12 1 O to be the property of
below p 07 3 O under; in a lower place/position
belt n 04 3 O a band worn around waist
bend/bent/bent v 21 2 O force into a different shape
beneath a 23 3 O below
beneath p 23 3 O below
beneficial j 21 4 O helpful; useful
benefit n 18 3 O an advantage or good effect
benefit v 18 3 O to be useful or helpful
beside p 14 3 O by the side of; next to
besides a 14 3 O in addition to; also
besides p 14 3 O in addition to; as well as
bet n 20 1 O wager/agreement
bet/bet/bet v 20 1 O wager
better/best j 08 1 O comparative/ superlative of good
better/best a 14 4 O comparative/ superlative of well
between p 05 4 O in the middle of two things
beyond a 21 4 O to the further side of; past the limits
of
beyond p 21 4 O to the further side of; past the limits
of
bicycle n 09 2 O two-wheeled vehicle ridden by
pushing pedals with the feet
big j 02 2 O large in size
bike ab 09 2 R bicycle
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made of wood
carpet n 07 4 O a rug which usually covers large
areas, i.e., floors, stairs
carrot n 05 4 R a long, orange vegetable
carry v 18 4 O to bear, convey, or transport
carryon v 23 2 O continue; do/perform
carryout v 23 2 O accomplish
cartoon n 26 2 O a humorous drawing
cartridge n 22 4 O case of a bullet
case n 21 3 O problem tried in court; a particular
instance
case n 22 4 O container
cash v 06 3 O to exchange a check/money order
for cash
cash n 09 1 O coins/paper money; money paid at
time of purchase
cash a check e 06 3 O to exchange a check for cash
cashier n 10 4 O person in charge of cash, receipts in
bank/store
cassette n 12 3 O a cartridge for film or magnetic tape
cat n 07 3 O a small feline, house pet
catalog n 29 1 O a list arranged along a specific line
catch/caught/caught v 11 1 O to get hold of something to stop
motion; to get an illness
catch/caught/caught v 12 4 O to capture
catch/caught/caught on v 27 2 O to understand; learn about
catch/caught/caught v 26 1 O to come from behind
up(on)
catch/caught/caught up v 22 2 O to draw level with
with
category n 21 4 O division/class
catsup n 15 2 R a type of thick tomato sauce
(ketchup)
cattle n 14 2 O farm animals kept for their meat or
milk
cause n 09 2 O something that produces an effect
cause v 09 2 O to make something happen
caution n 11 2 O act of paying attention; great care
caution v 30 3 O to warn
cautious j 11 2 O careful; paying attention
cautiously a 11 2 O carefully
cavity n 25 3 O a hollow place
ceiling n 07 4 O the interior upper surface of a room
celebrate v 15 2 O to mark a special event or occasion
with public/private rejoicing
celebration n 15 2 O the act of celebrating
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amount of electricity
chart n 24 4 O sheet of tables, diagrams, etc.
cheap j 08 3 O inexpensive; low in price
check v 02 4 O to examine to see if something is
correct
check n 06 2 O restaurant bill
check n 06 3 O a written order to a bank to pay
money
check in v 06 4 O to register; to report your arrival
check off v 22 4 O mark items on a list
check out v 06 4 O to leave; to report your departure
check out v 16 1 O to examine closely; to borrow
check out on v 26 3 O to make one familiar with a
procedure/operation
check up on v 27 4 O to investigate; make inquiries about
checkbook n 09 1 O a book of forms for writing checks
checking account n 09 1 O bank account from which money
can be taken out by check
check n 06 2 O restaurant bill
checkup n 11 1 O a general medical exam
cheer up v 25 4 O (cause to) become happier
cheese n 05 4 R a solid food made from milk solids
cheese n 15 2 O a dairy product
chemical n 21 2 O a substance
chemistry n 18 1 O a branch of science which studies
the elements of the universe
cherry n 02 3 R a small, soft, usually red fruit
chest n 11 1 O the upper front part of the body
enclosing the heart and lungs
Chicago n 04 1 R a city in the Midwestern U.S.
chicken n 02 3 O a common farm bird and its meat
chief j 18 3 O highest in rank/most important
chief n 18 3 O leader/person with highest rank
chief master sergeant n 17 3 R Air Force/NCO (E-9)
(CMSgt)
chief petty officer (CPO) n 17 3 R Navy/NCO (E-7)
chief warrant officer (W2- n 17 3 R a military officer ranking between an
4) NCO and an officer
chiefly a 18 3 O mainly
child/children n 02 1 O young human being(s); sons and
daughters
childhood n 18 4 O period of being a child
China n 03 3 R country in East Asia
Chinese n 03 2 R Mandarin language spoken in China
chip n 10 1 O a type of snack food
chip in v 26 2 O to contribute
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gases together
compulsory j 16 2 O required
compulsory j 25 1 O mandatory
compute v 25 4 O to calculate, figure out
computer n 16 4 O machine which can store
information
conceal v 26 3 O to hide
concentrate v 24 2 O direct one's attention
concept n 30 3 O an idea or thought
concern n 18 3 O a matter of interest or importance to
someone
concern v 22 1 O to relate; to worry
concerned j 18 3 O worried; interested in
concerning p 26 1 O about
concert n 16 3 O musical performance given by
singers/musicians
conclude v 21 1 O finish; decide
concrete n 24 1 O mixture of cement, sand, and rocks
condense v 24 3 O change from vapor to liquid/shorten
condition n 18 2 O state of existence; prerequisite
condolence n 30 4 O sympathy
conduct v 17 4 O transmit/convey; direct
conduct n 21 4 O behavior
conductor n 17 4 O substance that conducts
electricity/heat
conference n 28 l O a meeting for discussion purposes
confidence n 19 3 O belief in one's ability; assurance
confident j 19 3 O full of confidence; certain
confine v 24 4 O restrict to a space
confirm v 26 4 O to make sure
conflict n 30 3 O a fight or war
conflict v 30 3 O to be in opposition to
confuse v 11 2 O to cause to be mistaken; to mix up
confused j 12 2 O mixed up; unable to think clearly
confusing j 12 2 O causing inability to think clearly
congratulate v 19 3 O express pleasure at one's good
fortune
connect v 11 1 O to join; to unite two or more things
conscious j 22 1 O awake; able to think
conscious j 23 2 O aware; knowing
consequently a 19 1 O as a result
consider v 17 2 O to think about; take into account;
believe
considerable j 27 2 O large in extent or degree
consideration n 18 4 R careful thought for the
wishes/feelings of others
consist (of) v 23 1 O be made up of
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teeth
deny v 17 1 O to declare untrue; withhold (food,
medical care, permission)
depart v 05 3 O to leave; to go away
department n 21 4 O division/branch
department store n 10 2 O retail business selling a variety of
merchandise
departure n 05 3 O the act of leaving
depend on v 20 l O be contingent on
depend on/upon v 17 1 O to trust a person; to rely on
dependable j 17 1 O trustworthy; reliable
dependent j 27 2 O relying on another
deposit v 08 3 R to place money in pay phone
deposit n 08 4 O a partial payment
deposit n 09 1 O money put in a bank account
deposit v 09 1 O to place money in a bank account
deposit n 30 2 O a natural accumulation especially of
a resource such as oil or gas
depress v 23 4 O push down
depth n 13 4 O distance from the surface to the
bottom
derive v 30 3 O to obtain or receive from a source
descend v 28 3 O to come or go down; to move from a
higher to a lower place
descent n 28 3 O the act of going or coming down
describe v 07 1 O to tell or write about something; to
picture with words
description n 07 1 O statement that describes or pictures
something
desert n 21 1 O dry, barren region
deserve v 30 4 O to be worthy of; earn
design n 18 l O a plan; drawing/pattern showing
how to make something
design v 18 1 O to draw /make plans
designate v 22 2 O name/appoint
desire n 28 2 O a wish or want
desire v 28 2 O to wish or want
desk n 01 4 O table for reading, writing, or doing
business
despite p 25 3 O in spite of
despite the fact that e 25 4 O taking no notice of the fact
dessert n 05 4 O usually sweet food served at the end
of a meal
destination n 23 3 O intended place of travel
destroy v 14 2 O to put an end to existence of
something
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do v 02 4 O to perform an action
do v 03 1 O auxiliary
do noun/pronoun/proper- e 10 3 O to help or do something nice for
noun) a favor somebody
Do you mind if...? e 13 2 O Do you object, if...? Is it okay, if. ..?
do/did/done away with v 30 2 O to get rid of or eliminate
do/did/done over v 13 2 O do again
doctor/doctors n 01 2 O a person who takes care of sick
people
document n 15 3 O papers of proof, information or
support
does v 03 1 O do (3rd person singular)
doesn't t 03 1 O does + not
dog n 07 3 O a canine house pet
dollar n 01 3 O a unit of money in the U.S. equal to
100 cents
don't m 01 2 O negative command
don't t 03 1 O do + not
don't mention it e 30 1 O it's all right
door n O 1 0 a flat, movable surface which opens
1 and closes entrances
doorknob n 05 3 O a handle used for opening/closing a
door
dorm n 15 1 R dormitory
dormitory n 18 4 R a building where students live and
study; barracks
dot n 11 1 R small, round mark
double j 28 1 O dual; in two parts or twice the
amount
doubt n 13 1 O feeling of uncertainty
doubt v 13 1 O to be uncertain about/to consider
unlikely
doubtful j 16 1 O full of doubt; uncertain
down a 10 2 O from a higher place to a lower place
down p 10 2 O to or in a lower place
downstairs a 10 2 O to or on a lower floor
downstairs j 10 2 O on a lower floor
downtown a 04 1 O the business center of a city/town
dozen n 05 4 O a group of 12
drain v 21 1 O draw off; empty
drama n 16 3 O a serious play
drapes n 07 4 O heavy curtains
draw/drew v 07 1 O to cause to move; to extract; to
produce a likeness
draw/drew/drawn v 29 2 O to pull; attract
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dread v 25 3 O to fear
dress n 04 3 O woman's clothing that covers from
shoulders to knees or below
dressing room n 13 3 O area for trying on clothes in a store
drift v 27 4 O to move along slowly as driven by
the wind, waves, or current
drill n 15 1 O exercise; practice which is repeated
drill v 15 1 O to train/exercise by drills
drill n 22 3 O tool for boring holes
drill v 22 3 O make a hole by boring
drill instructor (Dl) n 15 1 R a military training instructor,
usually a sergeant
drink v 02 3 O to swallow a liquid
drink n 15 2 O any liquid to drink
drinks n 02 3 R liquids or refreshment
drive v 03 4 O to operate a vehicle
drive/drove/driven v 22 3 O push or force
driver n 03 4 R one who drives a vehicle
driver n 10 4 O one who drives a vehicle
driver's license n 06 3 O license which allows holder to drive
car
drizzle n 18 2 O fine, misty rain; rain in very small
drops
drizzle v 18 2 O to rain very lightly or in small drops
drop v 10 1 O to fall; let/make fall
drop by v 14 3 O to visit unexpectedly or informally
drop in v 15 2 O to pay a visit informally
drop off v 19 2 O take/deliver; doze
drop out of v 19 4 O quit
drop over v 14 3 O to visit unexpectedly or informally
drown v 19 2 O die/cause to die under water
drug n 15 4 O medicine
drugstore n 05 2 O pharmacy; store where medicine is
sold
drums n 16 4 R musical instrument played by
beating on them with sticks
dry v 05 2 O to remove the water/ moisture from
something
dry j 06 1 O not wet
dryer n 17 2 R an appliance that dries
dual j 21 3 O of two/double
duck n 12 4 O a type of bird that swims
duct n 30 2 O a tube-like passage for liquids,
gases, etc.
due j 17 2 O required payable/expected
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due to p 22 2 O because of
dull j 11 4 O boring; not sharp
dumb j 16 4 O stupid
during p 12 1 O all through a length of time; at some
moment in time
during the time (that) e 23 2 O during this time
duty n 14 1 O work; responsibility; something you
must do
dye n 17 2 O a substance used to change the
color of something
dye v 17 2 O to change the color of something
dynamite n 27 3 O a powerful explosive
E-1/E-6 n 14 1 R enlisted ranks
E-7/E-9 n 17 3 R senior enlisted ranks
each j 07 2 O every single one (of two or more)
separately
each other r 27 4 O each the other (used to indicate a
mutual relationship or action)
eager j 19 1 O full, of interest/desire
ear n 05 1 O the organ on the sides of the head
for hearing
earache n 11 1 O pain in inner ear
early a 03 1 O before the usual/expected time
early j 03 1 O happening before the usual time
earn v 15 3 O to gain for work/effort; deserve
earring n 13 2 R ear ornament
earth n 07 3 O planet/world we live on
ease n 22 4 O relaxed effort
easily a 09 3 O without difficulty
east a 08 1 O towards the east
east j 08 1 O to/toward the east
east n 08 1 O the direction from which the sun
rises
easy j 07 2 O not difficult
eat v 02 3 O to put food in the mouth and
swallow
echo n 28 4 O a reflected sound wave
economics n 18 1 R the study of money
economy n 26 4 O the management of the money of a
nation
edge n 07 1 O part along the outside of something
editor n 26 2 O supervisor in a newspaper
editorial n 26 2 O an article giving opinion of an editor
educate v 12 2 O to teach
education n 12 2 O teaching or training of the mind
educational j 19 3 O pertaining to education
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educator n 12 2 R teacher
effect n 21 2 O result caused by something
effective j 21 2 O producing a desired result
efficiency n 17 2 R a one-room apartment
efficient j 21 3 O producing desired result with little
effort
effort n 23 4 O attempt to accomplish
egg(s) n 02 3 O food from chickens often eaten for
breakfast
Egypt n 03 3 R country in northeastern Africa
eight j 01 1 O 8
eighteen j 01 1 O 18
eighteenth j 05 2 O 18th
eighth j 05 1 O 8th
eighty j 01 2 O 80
either j 16 3 O one or the other of 2
either r 16 3 O one or the other of 2
either...or c 18 1 O one or the other of 2
elastic j 21 2 O capable of being stretched
elbow n 05 1 R the joint where the arm bends
elderly j 17 1 O nearing old age; advanced age
elect v 22 2 O select by vote
electric j 17 4 O producing or worked by electricity
electrical j 17 4 O concerned with or using electricity
electrician n 17 4 R a person who fits and repairs
electrical apparatus
electricity n 17 2 O power which provides heat, light,
etc.
electrode n 27 4 O either of the 2 points at which the
current enters and leaves an
electrical circuit
electron n 27 4 O tiny particles which carry a negative
charge
electronics n 27 4 O a branch of physics
element n 23 1 O a basic or simple substance; part of
a whole
elementary j 23 4 O basic
elementary school n 12 2 R first 6-8 years of school where basic
subjects are taught
elevate v 23 2 O raise
eleven j 01 1 O 11
eleventh j 05 1 O 1lth
eligible j 18 1 O suitable to be chosen especially for
marriage/promotion
eliminate v 20 4 O remove/get rid of; omit
else j 15 3 O other/different; more
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ranks
enlisted j 14 1 O E-1/E-6 ranks
enough j 10 3 O a sufficient amount
enough r 10 3 O sufficient; as much/many as is
necessary
enough a 16 4 O sufficiently
ensign (0-1) n 14 1 O Navy officer (0-1)
ensure v 24 4 O make sure
enter v 15 1 O to go into; to become a member of
entertain v 11 4 O to amuse or interest
entertaining j 11 4 O amusing and interesting
entertainment n 11 4 O the act of amusing people
enthusiasm n 27 2 O a strong interest, liking
entire j 19 2 O whole; lacking nothing/to the full
extent
entrance n 22 2 O place of admission; door or gate
entry n 22 2 O entrance
envelope n 06 3 R the paper cover of a letter
environment n 25 1 0 surroundings
equal v 07 2 O to be the same in size, number,
rank, etc.
equally a 25 2 O having same amount, size, number,
etc.
equator n 27 1 O imaginary line around the earth
equip v 22 4 O provide what is needed
equipment n 16 1 O things needed for an activity
equivalent j 26 4 O equal/same as
erect v 24 1 O build
erratic j 24 4 O irregular
error n 07 2 O mistake; something done wrong
escalator n 10 2 R a set of moving stairs
escape v 21 2 O come/get out of a place
especially a 24 3 O for a particular purpose
essential j 22 4 O important
establish v 18 1 O to set up (an organization, school,
etc.)
estimate n 20 3 O general guess; opinion
estimate v 20 3 O guess size, cost, etc. of; form an
opinion
Europe n 15 3 R a continent
evacuate v 18 2 O to take/move people away from a
place and out of danger
evacuation n 18 2 R the act of moving people out of
danger
evaluate v 29 3 O to determine the value or degree of
evaporate v 23 1 O change to vapor
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even a 16 l O in fact/indeed
even if c 26 3 O though
even so e 25 3 O in spite of that
even though c 17 3 O although; in spite of the fact
evening n 03 1 O the end of the day and early part of
the night
event n 23 4 O a happening
eventually a 24 3 O happening at last as a result
ever a 12 1 O at any time
every j 03 1 O each of all of two or more
everybody r 10 2 O every person
everyone r 10 2 O everybody; every person
everything r 15 1 O all things; each thing
everywhere a 10 l O in every place
evident j 25 4 O clear
ex- af 19 1 O no longer/former
exact j 10 1 O correct; precise
exactly a 10 1 O precisely; with complete accuracy
examination/exam n 11 1 O physical examination by a doctor
examine v 15 4 O to look at a person or thing closely
to find something out
example n 01 1 R something to be copied
exceed v 24 3 O go beyond
excellent j 18 3 O very good
except p 12 1 O but; not including
excess n 24 3 O more than enough
excessive j 24 3 O exceeding the usual number
exchange v 11 3 O to give and receive something in
return for something else
excited j 09 3 O full of strong, pleasant feelings
exciting j 08 2 O (something) that excites
exclamation mark n 08 1 R punctuation mark (!)
exclude v 17 2 O to keep or leave out
excluding p 17 2 O not including
Excuse me, please. e 02 2 O Pardon me, (a polite expression)
exercise n 08 2 O use of any part of the body or mind
to strengthen/improve it
exercise v 08 2 O to (cause to) get exercise
exert v 23 l O use strength, skill, etc.
exhale v 23 1 O release air from lungs
exhaust n 20 4 O air, smoke which escapes from
engine
exhaust v 25 1 O to tire out; use up
exhibit v 29 3 O to demonstrate, display, show
exist v 23 1 O to be
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former j 22 2 O first of two; in past time
formula n 30 3 O to organize into expression
forty j 01 2 O 40
forward a 23 3 O to or toward what's ahead or in front
forward j 23 3 O situated in advance
foundation n 29 3 O a solid base on which something is
supported or built
four j 01 1 O 4
fourteen j 01 1 O 14
fourteenth j 05 2 O 14th
fourth j 05 1 O 4th
fraction n 30 l O a part of
fracture n 23 2 O a break/breaking of a bone
frame n 29 4 O a structural case which surrounds
or supports something
France n 03 3 R country in Western Europe
free j 13 3 O no charge; not busy
free time e 08 2 O unoccupied time
freedom n 20 2 O state of being free
freeze/froze v 08 1 O to (cause to) harden into/become
covered with ice
freezing j 12 1 O very cold; icy
French n 03 2 R language spoken in France and
other countries
french fries n 03 2 O fried thin potato slices
frequency n 28 4 O the number of occurrences per time
period
frequently a 11 4 O happening often
fresh j 15 2 O unprocessed/not stale
friction n 20 4 O rubbing of one object against
another
Friday n 01 4 O 6th day of the week
friend n 02 l O a person one knows well and is fond
of
friendly j 17 1 O acting or ready to act as a friend
friendship n 09 3 O the state of being friends
frighten v 11 4 O to make afraid; terrify
frightened j 12 1 O afraid
frightening j 11 4 O terrifying
from p 05 3 O starting at
from p 08 4 O shows starting time
from p 10 4 O place, position
from now on e 14 3 O from the present to the future
from time to time e 20 1 O sometimes
front j 07 3 O at/near/in/on the part facing
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front n 07 3 O at/near/in/on the part facing
forward
fruit n 02 3 O the edible part of a tree/bush which
contains seeds
ft. ab 13 4 R foot/feet (meas.)
fuel n 19 2 O material used for producing power
full j 09 4 O filled to capacity
fully a 30 2 O completely
fume n 25 l O a smoke like gas
fun n 08 2 O pleasure; something done for
pleasure, amusement
function n 20 3 O operation
function v 20 3 O operate
fundamental j 25 4 O basic
funds n 27 1 O money
funny j 11 4 O amusing; causing laughter
furnace n 30 l O a device for giving heat
furnish v 17 2 O to supply with furniture, equipment,
etc.
furnished j 17 2 R having furniture
furniture n 07 4 O things in a room which equip it for
living
further a 12 4 O comparative of far
furthermore a 16 3 O besides; in addition
furthest a 12 4 O superlative of far
fuse n 27 3 O a detonation device
fuselage n 24 2 O body of an airplane
future n 12 2 O time after the present
gain v 13 4 O obtain or add as an increase
gal. ab 05 4 R gallon
gallon n 05 4 O 4 quarts; 3.78 liters
game n 04 l O a form of sport or play
garage n 07 3 O a building for cars
garage n 09 3 O place for auto repair
garbage n 17 2 O waste material
garbage disposal n 17 2 R an appliance for getting rid of waste
material/garbage
garden n 08 4 O a piece of land where flowers and
vegetables are grown
gas n 17 2 O vapor used for lighting/heating; fuel
gas n 23 1 O invisible substance
gas/gasoline n 09 4 O liquid obtained from petroleum used
for powering engines in cars,
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get/got/gotten off v 18 3 O to leave work
get/got/gotten on with v 29 2 O to continue
get/got/gotten over v 24 4 O recover
get/got/gotten rid of v 18 3 O to free oneself from; to
throwaway/to give away
get/got/gotten through v 19 2 O finish; reach someone, (with/to)
especially by phone
get/got/gotten together v 12 3 O to meet
gift n 14 3 O a present
girl n 02 l O a young female child
give/gave/given v 06 3 O to hand over as a gift; to supply
give a hand e 22 1 O help
give/gave back v 11 3 O to return
give/gave/given a ring e 30 4 O to call on telephone
give/gave/given away v 20 1 O make a gift of
give/gave/given in (to) v 28 3 O to surrender; to stop opposing
give/gave/given out v 23 4 O distribute
give/gave/given up v 23 4 O surrender/stop doing
Glad to meet you. e 02 l O a polite reply used with
introductions
glance v 25 3 O to look briefly
glass n 05 4 O container used to hold liquids for
drinking
glass n 13 2 O material
glasses n 17 1 O eye glasses, used to improve vision
glasses (eye) n 16 4 R lenses worn to aid vision
global j 30 3 O relating to the entire world
gloves n 04 3 O garment used to cover the hand and
fingers
glow v 29 1 O to shine
glue n 22 3 O sticky substance used to attach
things
glue v 22 3 O make stick
go (to) v 01 1 O to proceed/move in the direction of
(go) on a diet e 13 4 O restrict food intake
go out e 09 3 O to leave the house, especially for fun
go right e 24 2 O work smoothly
go shopping e 10 2 O go to store to examine or purchase
something
go sightseeing (sightseeing) e 06 4 O to go about seeing sights of interest
go to bed e 03 1 O to get into bed
go wrong e 24 2 O not working properly
go/went back v 05 3 O to return
go/went/gone v 12 4 O to travel somewhere to do something
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grease n 11 3 O lubricant/fat
grease v 11 3 O to lubricate
greasy j 11 3 O covered with grease/an oily
substance
great j 11 4 O good; large
green j 04 4 O color of leaves and grass
grid n 28 4 O system of squares on a map
grind/ground/ground v 25 3 O to rub harshly
grip v 22 3 O hold tightly
gripe v 27 2 O to complain
groceries n 20 1 O items sold at a grocery store
grocery store n 05 2 O a store that sells food and
household goods
groove n 28 2 O a long, narrow path, track, or
depression in a surface
ground n 08 1 O soil, earth; the surface of the earth
group n 14 4 O persons/things gathered together
grow/grew v 08 1 O to increase in size; to allow to grow
(especially plants and crops)
growth n 21 1 O act/rate of growing; increase in
number
guarantee n 11 3 O written assurance
guarantee v 11 3 O to give a statement of assurance
guard n 15 1 O one whose job is to protect
guard v 15 1 O to protect
guard against e 24 4 O foresee and prevent
guess v 09 3 O to believe, suppose
guest n 15 2 O visitor
guidance n 19 3 O leadership; advice
guide v 19 3 O lead; control
guilty j 19 4 O having or showing a feeling of guilt
guitar n 16 4 R musical instrument with six strings
played by picking strings
gum/chewing gum n 10 1 R a sweet substance for chewing
gun n 12 4 O weapon with a long tube through
which a projectile is fired
gunnery sergeant (GYSgt) n 17 3 R Marine NCO (E-7)
guy n 22 1 O man/boy; male person
gymnasium (gym) n 08 2 O large room used for indoor sports
H-P; h-p 01 2 O letters of the alphabet
hang/hung/hung around v 28 1 O to wait or stay near without purpose
or activity
hang/hung/hung on to v 26 1 O to keep
hanger n 09 4 O clothes-hanging device
happen v 09 2 O to occur, to take place
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her j 01 2 O possessive form of she
her r 06 2 O objective form of she
Her name is (Mary). e 01 2 O identifying a female and her name
here a 02 3 R at/in or to this place
here a 03 4 O at/in this place
Here (they) are. e 03 4 O expression to point to
something/someone
Here (you) are. e 04 4 O here's what you want
Here it is. e 03 4 O at this place; over here
hers r 08 2 O possessive form of she
herself r 15 4 O reflexive, feminine pronoun
hesitate v 21 4 O pause in/before an action
Hi i 02 1 R informal greeting
hide/hid v 09 1 O to conceal; conceal oneself
high j 07 3 O point well above the ground
high a 12 4 O to a high level in position/sound
high school n 12 2 O secondary school
highway n 08 1 O broad main road used especially to
go from one town to another
hill n 07 3 O raised part of earth's surface not as
high as a mountain
him r 06 2 O objective form of he
himself r 15 4 O reflexive, masculine pronoun
hinge n 28 2 O a movable part that joins two
objects
hip n 13 3 O area on side of the body
hire v 18 3 O to employ someone for pay
his j 01 2 O possessive form of he
his r 08 2 O possessive form of he
His name is (Bob). e 01 2 O identifying a man and his name
historic j 26 4 O important in history
history n 15 3 O past events; record of past events
hit/hit v 08 2 O to give a blow to; strike
hoist v 26 3 O to raise up
hold the line e 08 4 O to wait on the telephone
hold/held v 08 4 O to keep in one's grasp
hold/held (on) v 08 4 O wait on the phone
hold/held/held v 15 2 O to be able to contain; to convene or
assemble
hole n 22 3 O empty area
holiday n 15 3 O day free from work; legal
commemoration of an event
home a 06 2 O at home
home n 06 2 O place of residence, e.g., house,
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homework n 02 4 O work to be done at home
honest j 17 1 O having principles; truthful
honeymoon n 15 3 O trip after a wedding
honor n 16 2 O esteem, respect; glory, fame
honor v 16 2 O to show high regard for
honorable j 16 2 O worthy of being honored
hook n 30 l O a catch for attaching
hope (to) v 09 4 O to want/expect
horizon n 28 4 O the meeting of earth and sky
horizontal j 11 1 R parallel to the horizon
horse n 14 2 O large domestic animal
horsepower n 30 2 O a unit for measuring power
hose n 11 3 O flexible tube
hospital n 02 2 O medical treatment facility
host n 29 2 O one who receives guests
hot j 02 1 O having a relatively high temperature
hotel n 06 4 O an establishment providing lodging
for travelers
hour n 03 3 O 60 minutes; one of 24 parts of a day
house n 06 2 O building occupied by one family or
person
Houston n 04 1 R U.S. city in southeast Texas
hover v 26 3 O to stay in one place
how a 06 1 O state/condition; in what
manner/way
how a 09 3 O manner
how a 10 4 O degree/extent
How about...? e 11 1 O What do you think about?
How are you? e 01 1 O greeting used when meeting again
How do you do? e 10 2 O greeting used when meeting
someone for the first time
How do/can I get to...? e 08 l O used when asking for directions
how many a 03 3 O amount; quantity
How much...? e 04 4 O What is the price?
How often a 03 2 O frequency/number of times
however a 18 4 O in spite of this
hubcap n 10 3 R metal cover over center of wheel
huge j 22 2 O extremely large
hull n 25 2 O the body of ship
human j 24 4 O having qualities representative of
people
human n 27 1 O a person
humid j 12 1 O damp, moist (weather)
humidity n 12 1 O dampness, especially of air
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matter n 23 1 O basic substance of things
maximum j 21 1 O greatest possibly allowed
May n 03 3 O 5th month of year
may m 04 3 O permission
may m 08 3 O possibility
may have m 18 4 O past possibility
maybe a 09 3 O perhaps
mayonnaise n 15 2 R creamy salad dressing; bread spread
mayor n 30 4 O an elected official
me r 06 2 O objective form of my
Me, too. e 02 4 O So am I; I am, also
meal n 02 3 O a time to eat; breakfast, lunch,
supper
mean j 17 1 O bad tempered; liking to hurt
mean/meant v 11 2 O to signify
mean/meant (to) v 09 4 O to intend to convey/indicate
meaning n 13 1 O definition
means n 23 3 O method
meanwhile a 23 3 O during this time
measure v 13 4 O to find size, length, amount, etc.
measurement n 13 3 R dimension
meat n 02 3 O animal flesh used for food
mechanic(s) n 01 2 O person who repairs cars
mechanical j 27 2 O having to do with machines
mechanism n 27 2 O a working system
mechanized j 30 2 O automated, done with, or having
machines
medical j 12 2 O relating to medicine
medication n 15 4 O a drug
medicine n 05 1 O a substance used for treating
disease/controlling pain; medication
medium j 13 3 O of middle size, amount, etc.
meet/met v 05 3 O to come together by chance or plan
meeting n 12 3 O a coming together; a gathering, for a
purpose
melt v 23 1 O change from solid to liquid
memorize v 03 3 O to commit to memory by studying
memory n 18 4 O act of remembering; something
remembered
men's room n 09 4 O short for men's restroom
mental j 26 1 O of the mind
mention v 28 1 O to talk of
menu n 06 2 O detailed list of foods served at a
meal
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minor j 22 1 O unimportant
minor n 29 l O a person who is not an adult
minus (-) p 07 2 O subtract; deduct
minute n 03 3 O 60 seconds
...(minutes) past/after e 08 4 O indicates time after/or to/til (hour)
before the hour
...(minutes) till (hour) e 08 4 O indicates time before the hour
...(minutes) to (hour) e 08 4 O indicates time before the hour
minute j 28 4 O very small
mirror n 05 2 R reflecting surface
mirror n 15 4 O smooth, reflecting surface
mis- af 28 2 O wrong or bad
misplace v 19 2 O put in wrong place
Miss n 02 1 O unmarried woman
miss v 08 2 O not hit
miss v 15 2 O to feel sorry/unhappy at the
absence of
missile n 24 2 O projectile
missing j 30 3 O lost or absent
mission n 19 3 O duty/purpose
mistake n 07 l O a wrong, thought, act, etc.; error
mix n 20 1 O combination
mix v 20 1 O put ingredients together
mixture n 20 1 O product of mixing
mm ab 13 4 R millimeter
mobile j 30 3 O movable
mobility n 30 3 O ability to be moved
model n 21 1 O particular type; representation
moderate j 28 4 O of a middle degree
modern j 16 3 O of the present time
moisture n 24 3 O dampness
molecule n 23 1 O smallest part of an element
moment n 08 4 O very short period of time
Monday n 01 4 O 2nd day of the week
money n 01 3 O coins/paper notes
money n 02 4 O money in amounts over $1.00
money order n 06 3 O an order for payment of sum of
money
monitor n 29 4 O a computer screen; a person or
device for checking performance
monitor v 29 4 O to watch or check performance
month n 03 3 O approximately 30 days; 1/12th of a
year
moon n 07 3 O earth's revolving satellite
mop n 15 l O a tool for washing floors
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occur v 21 1 O happen
ocean n 06 4 O body of salt water that covers 70%
of the earth's surface
October/Oct. n 03 3 O 10th month of year; ab
of p 05 1 O during
of p 08 1 O at a distance from
of course e 10 3 O certainly
off a 05 3 O not lit or operating
off a 13 3 O so as to be less; away from work
off p 13 3 O no longer on or attached
off a 14 4 O not working
off p 17 2 O a turning away from of a street/road
offense n 28 3 O the act of attacking; a wrong; the act
of breaking the law
offer n 12 2 O act of offering; thing offered
offer v 12 2 O to present for acceptance/refusal;
express willingness
office n 02 2 O place where business affairs take
place
office n 30 4 O a public position
officer n 03 4 O military position of authority
official j 17 3 O of/about/from a position of trust,
power and responsibility
official n 17 3 O a person who holds an office
often a 07 4 O frequently
oil n 11 3 O substance used to make machines
run better
oil v 11 3 O to put oil on/rub oil onto
oily j 11 3 O covered with/containing oil
Okay. Good-bye. e 01 1 O All right. Farewell.
old j 02 1 O having lived a long time; not young
on p 01 4 O in contact with; supported by
on p 03 2 O at the time of
on a 05 3 O lit; in operation
on p 14 4 O working for; using; by means of
on account of p 22 4 O due to
on alert e 20 2 O ready for danger, etc.
on and on e 14 4 O for a long time; continuously
on board e 25 2 O on/in a ship
on hand e 20 1 O available for use now
on sale e 11 3 R offered at a lower price
on sale e 13 3 O offered at a lower price
on the one/other hand e 18 3 O one point of view/the opposite point
on time e 04 2 O at the right time
on top of p 23 3 O on
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proper condition
orderly j 27 2 O neat, in order
ordinal j 05 1 R showing position/order: 1st, 2nd,
etc.
ordinary j 24 3 O usual
ore n 24 1 R rock; earth
organ n 24 4 O part of a system; musical
instrument
origin n 24 1 O beginning
original j 21 2 O first
originate v 30 3 O to start or create
other j 07 1 O remaining one; different one;
additional one
other r 07 2 O the other one; some other one
otherwise a 19 2 O if not
ought to m 14 4 O used to express advisability
ought to m 23 4 O present/future expectancy
ought to have m 18 4 O unfulfilled advisability
ounce (oz) n 05 4 O measurement equal to 1/16 pound
our j 02 2 O belonging to us; possessive plural
ours r 08 2 O possessive form of we
ourselves r 15 4 O reflexive form of we
out a 11 1 O away from a place; to the outside
out (of) p 10 1 O away from
out of a 10 1 O having none; don't have any
out of order e 10 1 O not working
out of shape e 08 2 O not physically fit
out-of-doors a 12 4 O outdoors
outdoors a 12 4 O in the open air; outside
outdoors n 12 4 O the open air: outside
outer j 22 4 O external
outfit n 29 3 O an organization, group of people
working together
outfit v 29 3 O to supply, provide, equip
outlet n 07 4 O electrical socket to plug in
appliances
output n 28 3 O a quantity produced; power or
energy delivered
outside a 02 2 O outdoors; not inside
outside p 15 2 O on/to the outer side of
oven n 12 3 O compartment for baking food
over p 07 3 O position above
over here e 04 4 O near, on this side
over there e 04 4 O in the distance, on that side
overall j 24 1 O major; counting all
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overcome/overcame/ v 26 1 O to defeat
overcome
overhaul n 20 4 O a major repair job
overheat v 20 4 O become excessively hot
overheated j 20 4 O excessively hot
overnight a 06 4 O during the night; the length of a
night
overseas a 15 3 O beyond/across the seas
overseas j 15 3 O beyond/across the seas
owe v 13 2 O to have to pay; in debt to
own v 10 4 O to possess
own j 12 4 O belonging to oneself
own n 12 4 O belonging to
oxygen n 23 1 O gaseous element
oz ab 05 4 R for ounce
p.m. ab 03 1 O after noon (post meridian)
pack n 04 2 O a box (of cigarettes)
pack v 05 3 O to arrange clothes in a suitcase
package n 06 3 O wrapped/boxed item; parcel
page n 01 1 R one side of a piece of book paper
page n 08 3 O paper which comprises a book,
magazine
pain n 11 1 O hurt or physical suffering
paint n 17 2 O liquid used as coloring
paint v 17 2 O to put paint on surface
pair n 13 3 O two similar things used together
pan n 07 4 O broad, shallow container for cooking
panel n 24 2 O section for controls/ instruments;
group of people
pants/trousers/slacks n 04 3 O two-legged outer garment extending
from waist to ankles
paper n 05 4 O material used for writing, covering
walls, etc.
parade n 17 3 O a gathering together for a march or
ceremony
paragraph n 04 3 R distinct written section usually
indented
parallel j 11 1 R of straight lines going in same
direction which never meet
parent n 10 4 O mother or father of somebody
park n 08 1 O recreation area
park v 09 3 O to leave (a vehicle)
parking lot n 10 2 O place where vehicles can be parked
part n 05 1 R any of the pieces into which
something is divided
part n 11 3 O partial segment; separable element
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instrument
pick out v 06 3 O to choose
pick up v 05 3 O to go and get
pick up v 21 1 O learn at random
pickles n 15 2 R preserved cucumbers
picnic n 14 2 O a meal eaten outdoors
picture n 01 l O a painted/drawn image of
scene/person
pie n 05 4 O baked dessert made with a filling
and a crust
piece n 05 4 O a part of a whole
pile n 28 2 O things laid on top of each other
pile v 28 2 O to put items on top of each other
pill n 15 4 O small tablet of medicine for
swallowing
pillow n 09 4 O a cushion used to support the head
while sleeping
pilot(s) n 01 2 O a person who flies a plane
pin n 22 4 O pointed object used to detonate
bullet; fastener
pink j 04 4 O light, red color
pint n 05 4 O a unit of measure equal to 16 fluid
ounces
pipe n 20 3 O metal tube
pistol n 12 4 R a small hand gun
piston n 20 4 O cylinder fitted within hollow cylinder
place n 09 2 O location
place v 17 3 O to put
plain j 22 2 O simple; easy to see, hear, or
understand
plan n 11 4 O a scheme
plan n 12 3 O diagram
plan (to) v 11 4 O to intend to
plane n 03 2 O airplane
plant n 14 2 O vegetation
plant v 14 2 O to put in soil
plant n 25 1 O a factory
plastic n 13 2 O man-made material
plate n 06 2 O shallow dish from which food is
eaten
play v 12 3 O to emit sound or be sounded;
perform
play n 16 3 O a stage representation of a story
play/played v 04 1 O to take part in a game or sport
player n 13 1 O one who plays
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pleasant j 10 4 O enjoyable
please i 01 1 O polite request
pleased j 09 4 O happy, satisfied
pleasure n 28 1 O a source of enjoyment
plenty n 12 4 O a lot; more than enough
pliers n 22 3 O gripping tool
plot v 28 4 O to chart or plan a course
plug n 07 4 O electrical device with prongs for
connection to an outlet
plug in v 07 4 O to insert a plug into an electrical
outlet
plumber n 21 3 R one who works with plumbing
plus p 07 2 O added to
pocket n 05 2 O bag/pouch sewn into clothing
point n 13 1 O unit of value in games
point n 18 3 O fact/idea; a sharp end
point of view e 18 3 O a way of considering/judging a
thing, person, event, etc.
point out v 18 3 O to explain; show the way
point to v 05 1 O to use a finger to indicate direction/
position
poison n 22 1 O deadly chemical
poisonous j 22 1 O having capability to kill
pole n 09 2 R a long, thin stick/post
pole n 27 4 O northern or southern ends of the
earth
police/police officer n 09 2 O dept. which enforces law; member of
police force
policy n 30 3 O a plan of action
polish n 15 l O a liquid used to make something
smooth/shiny
polish v 15 1 O to make clean/shiny
polite j 10 2 O having/showing good manners
politely a 10 2 O showing good manners
political j 30 3 O of or concerning government
pollute v 25 1 O to make dirty or impure
polyester n 13 2 O man-made material
poor j 14 3 O having little money; unfortunate
poorly a 14 3 O badly
popular j 10 1 O well-liked; sought after
populate v 21 1 R live in a particular area
population n 21 1 O number of people living in a place
pork n 02 3 O meat of pig used as food
port n 25 2 O a harbor; left side of ship
portable j 28 2 O able to be carried
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portion n 21 1 O section/piece
position n 17 3 O point of view; rank or status;
posture; job
positive j 13 1 O sure
positive j 27 4 O positive electricity
possible j 16 1 O that which can happen
possibly a 16 l O in accordance with what is possible;
maybe
post n 04 2 O an Army installation
post office n 06 3 O place where mail is sorted, stamps
are sold, etc.
postcard n 06 3 O picture card for mailing
postpone v 15 3 O to put off until later
pot n 07 4 O round container for cooking
potato salad n 15 2 R cooked potato dish usually served
cold with dressing
potato/potatoes n 05 4 R a root vegetable
potential n 29 3 O an existing possibility, ability,
capacity
pound n 05 4 O weight measurement; 0.373
kilograms
pour v 24 1 O dump out
powder n 22 4 O fine dust
power n 17 4 O force; ability
power v 17 4 R to supply with power
powerful j 17 4 O having force; a strong affect
practical j 26 1 O useful
practically a 26 1 O almost
practice v 12 4 O to perform to gain skill
practice n 13 1 O repeated performance
praise v 30 1 O to express approval
pre- af 23 4 O before
precaution n 24 2 O care taken in advance
precede v 17 3 O to be/come/go before
precipitation n 24 3 O rain, snow, sleet, etc.
precise j 24 2 O exact
prefer (to) v 16 3 O to like better
preference n 16 3 R liking one thing rather than another
prepare v 12 4 O to cook; get ready
prescribe v 15 4 O to advise as a medicine/treatment
prescription n 15 4 O written direction for preparation,
use of medicine
present j 07 3 O existing in attendance
present n 07 3 O existing/happening now; right now
present n 14 3 O gift
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ride/rode v 09 2 O to be carried/conveyed
rider n 09 2 R one who rides
rifle n 12 4 O long-barreled gun
right j 02 4 O correct
right j 05 l O on or belonging to the right side of
the body
right a 09 2 O opposite left
right n 16 2 O privilege
right away e 09 1 O at once; without delay
right here e 09 1 O exactly in this place
right now a 03 4 O immediately
right of way n 11 2 R the right of traffic to drive, pass etc.
before other vehicles
rigid j 21 2 O stiff/not bending
ring n 13 2 O circular band
ring/rang v 08 4 O to sound (of a bell, telephone, etc.)
rinse v 05 2 O to wash in clean water to remove
soap, dirt, etc.
rise/rose/risen v 18 2 O to come/go up; get higher
risk v 22 4 O take a chance
river n 07 3 O natural flowing stream of water
rivet n 29 2 O a metal pin used for fastening
road n 08 1 O along which wheeled vehicles can
travel
rock n 13 2 O large piece of stone
rock music n 16 3 R music with strong, regular beat;
rock and roll
rocket n 25 2 O a self-propelled missile
rod n 27 4 O a long, narrow bar
roll n 06 4 O a cylinder
roll n 15 2 O a small, round piece of bread
roll v 28 2 O to move by turning over and over; to
move on wheels or rollers
roof n 07 3 O outside top covering of a building
room n 02 2 O living/working quarters
room n 12 3 O space
roommate n 09 3 O a person with whom one shares a
room
rope n 13 1 O thick cord
rotary j 26 3 O turning around on an axis
rotate v 26 3 O to spin around
rotor n 26 3 O rotating part of machine
rough j 14 4 O uneven surface; not calm or even in
movement
round j 07 1 O shaped like a circle
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scientific method
scientist n 18 1 R a person who works in science
scissors n 22 3 O twin-bladed cutting tool
scope n 28 4 O the screen of a radar set; range or
extent
score n 06 l O a grade, as on a test
score n 13 1 O points gained in game
score v 13 1 O to make points in a game
scream v 17 1 O to cry out loudly
screen n 16 4 O surface of an electronic device on
which pictures/info appear
screw n 17 4 O fastener
screwdriver n 17 4 O tool
scrub v 15 1 O to wash with hard rubbing
sea n 12 1 O various bodies of water smaller than
oceans
scarf n 04 3 O a piece of cloth worn around head or
neck for decoration/warmth
sea level n 23 1 O level of sea's surface
seal n 21 2 O something that seals
seal v 21 2 O close/fasten tightly
seaman (Seaman) n 14 1 O Navy enlisted E-3
seaman apprentice (SA) n 14 1 R Navy enlisted E-2
seaman recruit (SR) n 14 1 R Navy enlisted E-l
seaport n 25 2 O a city on the coast
search v 21 3 O examine to find something
season n 04 4 O a period of time marked by changes
in weather
seat n 15 4 R a place to sit
seat n 16 3 O place for sitting
seat belt n 09 2 O a safety strap/harness
second n 03 3 O 1/60 of a minute
second j 05 1 O 2nd
second lieutenant n 04 2 R low ranking Army, AF, USMC officer
(O-1)
secondary j 23 3 O second in order, rank, importance,
etc.
secret n 09 3 O something hidden
secretary n 10 4 O a person employed to handle
correspondence
section n 17 2 O district/part/portion
secure j 20 2 O free from danger
secure v 30 3 O to make firm or safe
security n 17 2 O being secure/protected
security n 20 2 O protection
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she's r 01 3 O she + is
shed n 12 3 R a small building for protection or
storage
sheep n 14 2 R animal kept for meat and wool
sheet n 09 4 O covering used on a bed
shelf/shelves n 07 4 O a flat, long, narrow board placed
along a wall or in a frame
shell n 22 4 O covering
shield n 26 3 O a protective device
shift v 20 3 O move from one person/place to
another; change position
shine v 06 1 O to emit light
ship n 06 2 O large boat for navigating deep water
shirt n 04 3 O man's garment worn above the waist
shock n 17 4 O jolt
shocked j 30 4 O greatly surprised
shocking j 30 4 O surprising
shoe laces n 13 1 R strings/cords used for tying shoes
shoes n 04 3 O outer covering for the feet, usually of
leather
shoot/shot v 12 4 O to fire from a weapon
shoot/shot v 12 4 O to hit/wound/kill with a missile
fired from a weapon
shop n 10 2 O store
shop v 10 2 O to visit stores to buy goods; buy
goods
shopping center n 10 2 O a group of retail stores in one large
building
short j 03 4 O opposite tall; little in height
short j 05 1 O opposite long; little in length
short j 06 4 O brief in time
short n 17 4 O faulty electrical circuit
shot n 12 4 O the firing of a weapon
shot n 15 4 O injection
should m 09 3 O advice; obligation
should m 23 4 O present/future expectancy
should have m 18 4 O unfulfilled advisability
should have m 23 4 O past expectancy
should not m 09 3 O negative of should
should not have m 18 4 O past inadvisability
shoulder n 05 1 R the joint connecting the arm with
the body
shouldn't t 09 3 O should + not
shout v 22 1 O speak loudly
shovel n 22 3 O tool for lifting/moving loose material
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washing/drainage
sink n 07 4 O a basin
sir n 01 1 O respectful form of address to men
sister n 02 1 O female related to one by having
same parents
sit/sat (down) v 01 4 O to take a seat/occupy a chair
site n 25 1 O location
situation n 20 2 O condition/circumstance
situp n 08 2 O athletic exercise; physical training
six j 01 1 O 6
sixteen j 01 1 O 16
sixteenth j 05 2 O 16th
sixth j 05 1 O 6th
sixty j 01 2 O 60
size n 13 3 O degree of bigness/smallness
skeleton n 29 4 O the bony frame of the body
skill n 19 3 O ability/proficiency
skilled j 23 4 O having great proficiency
skin n 05 1 O the tissue covering the body from
which hair may grow
skip v 16 1 O to omit
skirt n 04 3 O women's garment that hangs from
the waist
skull n 24 4 O bony framework of head
sky n 06 1 O space around the earth and beyond
slacks n 04 3 O pants/trousers
slam v 29 4 O to shut or apply pressure forcibly
sleep n 16 1 O state of being asleep
sleep/slept v 03 1 O to rest in sleep
sleet n 18 2 O partly frozen rain
sleet v 18 2 O to shower sleet
sleeve n 05 3 O a part of a garment which covers the
arms
slice n 05 4 O a thin, flat piece cut from something
slice v 15 2 O to cut
slide/slid/slid v 28 2 O to move smoothly on a surface
slight j 22 1 O small in amount/extent
slip n 09 l O a small piece of paper
slip v 12 1 O to fall down
slippery j 12 1 O liable to cause slipping
slot n 08 3 O narrow opening for a coin
slow j 07 1 O not fast; moving at less than usual
speed
slow a 12 4 O slowly
slow down/up v 11 2 O to make/become slower
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three j 01 1 O 3
throat n 05 l O a passage from the back of the
mouth
down inside the neck
through a 17 4 O into one side and out the other; by
means of
through j 17 4 O finished
through p 17 4 O into one side and out the other; by
means of
throughout a 23 3 O in every part; from beginning to end
throughout p 23 3 O in every part; from beginning to end
throw/threw/thrown v 13 2 O to toss
throw/threw/thrown away v 13 2 O to get rid of
throw/threw/thrown out v 13 2 O to dispose of
thumb n 05 1 O short, thick finger set apart from the
other four
thunder n 18 2 O loud noise which follows lightning
Thursday n 01 4 O 5th day of the week
thus a 20 1 O therefore
ticket n 05 3 O admission
ticket n 09 2 O paper showing fine for breaking
driving rules
tie n 04 3 O necktie
tie n 13 1 O equal score
tie (up) v 13 1 O to bind/fasten; even the score of
game
tight j 10 3 O not loose
tighten v 10 3 O to make or become
tighter till p 08 4 O until
time n 01 4 R precise instant in hours/minutes
time n 02 4 O precise instant in hours/minutes
time n 10 1 O occasion
times (x) p 07 2 O multiplied by
tin n 29 2 O a metallic element
tiny j 23 1 O small
tip n 22 3 O point/end
tip/leave a e 06 2 O to give a gratuity/money
tire n 10 3 O inflatable rubber tube placed on
wheel
tired j 02 1 O without strength or energy
tiring j 12 3 O causing physical tiredness
to p 01 1 O movement toward/in the direction of
to p 02 3 O movement toward/in the direction of
to (time) p 08 4 O before
to begin with e 25 3 O the first reason is
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support/divide (rooms)
wallet n 09 1 O billfold
want v 03 2 O to wish for; desire
want (to) v 03 4 O to desire (to)
want ad n 17 2 R an advertisement
war n 20 2 O armed conflict/hostility
warfare n 25 2 O operations against an enemy
warm j 04 4 O moderately hot; not too hot and not
too cold
warm (up) v 11 3 O to make ready for performance
warn v 18 2 O to caution
warning n 18 2 O sign of danger; advise to beware
warrant officer (WO) n 17 3 R military officer, between NCO and
commissioned officer
warship n 25 2 O a combat ship
was v 03 3 O past tense of be (singular)
was/were going to m 15 3 O past intention
wash v 05 2 O to clean with water or other liquid
washcloth n 05 2 R small cloth for washing the face and
body
washing machine n 10 1 R a machine used for washing clothes
waste v 19 4 O use wrongly; use too much of
waste n 25 1 O scrap
watch v 02 3 O to look at someone/something
watch n 08 2 O a small clock worn on the wrist or
carried in a pocket
watch out (for) v 18 2 O to take care/be careful of
water n 02 3 O a clear liquid which falls to the earth
as rain
waterproof j 21 2 O so tight that water cannot get
through
watertight j 21 2 O so tight that water cannot get
through
wave n 25 2 O undulating movement through a
medium
wavy j 17 1 O having curves; not straight
wax v 30 2 O to polish or shine
way n 11 2 O direction; manner
we r 01 3 O everyone, including you
we're t 01 3 O we + are
weak j 07 1 O lacking physical strength
wealth n 27 2 O large quantity of money,
possessions, etc.
weapon n 12 4 O tool for harming/killing
wear and tear e 20 4 O damage resulting from use
wear/wore v 04 3 O to have on clothing
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work n 10 4 O job
work v 10 1 O to function
work on v 10 4 O to repair
work out v 08 2 O to exercise
work out v 27 1 O to solve
workout n 08 2 O session of physical exercise/hard
work
workshop n 22 3 O place where work is done
world n 07 3 O earth
worn out j 20 3 O used until no longer effective; tired
out
worried (about) j 09 4 O concerned about; anxious about
worry v 09 4 O to be concerned; to be anxious
worse/worst j 08 1 O comparative/superlative of bad
worse/worst a 14 4 O comparative/superlative of badly
worth p 25 4 O of the value of
would m 10 3 O request/response
would m 12 4 O past routine
would m 15 2 O willingness
would like (to) m 06 2 O desire/want/wish (to)
would rather m 16 3 O preferably
wouldn't v 27 1 O past unwillingness
wound n 23 2 O injury
wound v 23 2 O injure
wrap v 14 3 O to cover
wreck v 29 1 O to destroy
wrench n 10 3 O tool used for loosening/tightening
lugs/nuts
wrist n 05 1 R joint between hand and the lower
part of the arm
write a check e 06 3 O to pay for with a bank draft
write/wrote v 01 1 O to form words/letters on a surface
write/wrote down v 10 2 O to put words on paper
writer n 10 4 R one who writes for a living
wrong j 02 4 O incorrect; mistaken; not right
x-ray n 24 4 O photo made with x-rays
x-ray v 24 4 O take photograph with x-rays
yard n 07 3 O the ground around/next to
house/building
yard n 13 4 O linear distance of 3 feet
yd(s) ab 13 4 R yard(s); 3 feet; 36 inches
year n 03 3 O 365 days; 12 months
yell v 15 1 O to speak/shout loudly
yellow j 04 4 O a color like ripe lemons or butter
yes a 01 3 O expressing agreement, consent
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