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NTC English Language


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AMERICAN LANGUAGE
COURSE

VOCABULARY INDEX
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KEY

a adverb af affix ab abbreviation


BK book c conjunction CL class
e expression i interjection j adjective
LS lesson lv linking verb m modal
n noun nbr number O objective
p preposition r pronoun R recognition
t contraction U usage v verb
(A) Army (AF) Air Force (MC) Marine Corps
(N) Navy

Capital Letters
A B C D E F G H I J K L M

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Small Letters
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Consonants
b c d f g h j k l m n p q r s t v w x y z

Vowels
a e i o u

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a few not many; some (used with count


j 05 2 O
nouns)
a few r 13 4 O a small number
a good deal of e 20 1 O a lot of
a great deal of e 20 1 O a lot of
a green thumb to have good luck or talent for
e 14 2 R
making things grow
a little a small amount/quantity (used with
j 05 2 O
noncount nouns)
a little r 13 4 O a small amount
a little a 14 2 O not much
a little white lie a diplomatic well-intentioned
e 09 3 R
untruth
a lot r 13 4 O a great many/amount
a lot a 14 2 O to a great extent; very much
a lot of j 05 2 O a large amount/quantity (used with
count, noncount nouns)
a quarter past/after e 08 4 O 15 minutes after the (hour)
a quarter to/till (hour) e 08 4 O 15 minutes before the hour
A-G; a-g 01 1 O letters of the alphabet
a.m. ab 03 1 O before noon (ante meridian)
Aa-Zz 01 3 O letters of the alphabet
abandon v 25 2 O to leave, quit, forsake
abbreviation n 21 3 O a shortened form
ability n 16 4 O power and skill to do/think make
something
abnormal j 21 1 O not usual; odd
aboard a 25 2 O on/in a ship, plane, etc
about p 05 1 O relating to; on the, subject of
a 10 4 O approximately; a little more or less
about
than
above p 07 3 O over; higher than
above all e 25 1 O before every other consideration
abroad a 14 4 O to/in another country
abrupt j 26 1 O sudden
absent j 07 3 O not in class/here/school
absolute j 27 3 O complete; without restriction
absolutely a 19 2 O completely
absorb v 21 2 O take in
abundance n 21 3 O more than enough
abundant j 24 1 O present in great quantity
academic j 18 1 O concerning teaching/studying
academy n 18 1 O school for training in a special skill
accelerate v 20 3 O increase the speed of
accept v 12 2 O to take/receive; approve
access n 24 1 O means, place, or way of approach
accessory n 29 4 O something extra
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accident n 09 2 O a mishap; an unintended happening


accidental j 14 4 O happening by chance
accidentally a 14 4 O happening by chance
accompany v 26 4 O to go with
accomplish v 19 3 O succeed in doing; complete
accord n 30 4 O an agreement
according to p 19 2 O in agreement with; as stated by
account n 09 1 O a business arrangement involving
credit or the exchange of money
account for v 19 3 O explain
accumulate v 24 3 O collect or bring together
accuracy n 23 4 O correctness/precision
accurate j 23 4 O exact/precise
accuse v 18 4 O to charge with an error or offense
accustomed to j 18 2 O in the habit of
ache n 11 1 O a continuous dull pain
ache v 11 1 O to have or suffer, continuous dull
pain
achieve v 19 3 O do successfully; get by effort
acid n 27 4 O a chemical substance
acquire v 18 1 O to gain/possess as one's own
across p 09 2 O opposite
act v 16 3 O to perform; behave
activate v 26 1 O to cause to start/be active
active j 16 1 O engaged in an action or activity
active duty n 18 1 O presently in military service
activity n 16 1 O action; movement; something that is
done
actor n 16 3 O man who acts in play or movie
actress n 16 3 O woman who acts in a play or movie
actual j 24 1 O real
actually a 24 1 O existing in fact
actuate v 28 4 O to put into action
adapt v 24 3 O make adjustments
add v 07 2 O to combine to form a sum
add on v 12 3 O to increase size of
addition n 12 3 O something added
additional j 26 2 O in addition/added
additive n 30 2 O a substance added to something to
change it in some way
address n 06 3 O number and name of a location
where someone lives, works, etc
adequate j 22 4 O Sufficient
adhere (to) v 22 3 O stick firmly; follow
adjust v 16 4 O to change in order to make suitable
adjust to v 19 3 O Adapt
Admiral (0-10) n 16 2 O highest ranking naval officer

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admire v 29 3 O to regard with pleasure and respect


admit v 24 4 O allow to enter; acknowledge or
assent to
adopt v 30 3 O to take for one's own
adult n 10 2 R a grown person, usually over 18 or
21 years
adult n 29 1 O a fully grown person, especially of
legal age
advanced j 14 1 O ahead/higher in
progress/development
advances n 25 1 O progress in development
advantage n 21 4 O favorable condition
adventure n 16 3 O exciting, strange, sometimes
dangerous experience/activity
advertise v 17 2 O to make known to public (sale,
service, etc)
advertisement (ad) n 17 2 O notice of something for sale (usually
in paper or TV)
advice n 09 3 O counsel; opinion given by one
person to another
advise v 18 3 O to give advice, recommend, or
suggest
affect v 21 2 O produce an effect on
afford v 14 3 O to be able to do, spend, buy, without
loss
afraid j 15 2 O sorry (polite expression)
afraid (of) j 10 2 O frightened(of);full of fear(of)
Africa n 15 3 R a continent south of Europe
between the Atlantic and Indian
Oceans
after p 03 1 O at a later time
after c 10 1 O following the time when
afternoon n 03 1 O the period between midday and
sunset
afterward(s) a 15 2 O later, after that
again a 04 1 O another time; once more
against p 16 2 O contrary to
age n 13 4 O period of time a person has lived or
a thing has existed
ago a 03 3 O in the past
agree v 18 3 O to have/share same opinion feeling,
purpose, etc.
agreement n 18 3 O an understanding between people; a
contract
ahead a 11 2 O in front; in advance
aid n 21 3 O assistance
aid v 21 3 O help; assist

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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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alone a 10 2 O without any other person; only


along a 18 4 O forward; with others, as a
companion or associate; in line with
along p 18 4 O parallel with the length or direction
of
along with p 19 1 O together with/in addition to
alongside a 19 1 O beside/parallel
alongside (of) p 19 1 O beside/parallel
alphabet n 01 1 R letters aA to zZ
alphabet n 02 1 O letters aA to zZ
already a 12 2 O by or before a particular time;
previously; so soon
also a 06 3 O too; besides
alternate v 28 2 O to do by turns
although c 17 3 O in spite of the fact, even if
altimeter n 24 2 O instrument for measuring altitude
altitude n 23 1 O height
altogether a 20 3 O in all; completely
aluminum n 17 4 O a type of lightweight metal
always a 03 2 O at all times; forever
am/was v 01 2 O be/exist (used with I)
amaze v 25 4 O greatly surprised
amazed j 25 4 O surprised
amazing j 25 4 O surprising
ambiguous j 25 3 O not clear in meaning
ambulance n 22 1 O vehicle for transporting
sick/wounded
amendment n 30 4 O a change
ammunition n 22 4 O projectile used in a weapon
Amn (Airman) ab 14 1 R Air Force enlisted (E-2)
among p 05 4 O in the middle of/surrounded by
three or more things
amount n 13 3 O quantity/sum
amount to v 13 3 O add up to; to be equal to
ample j 26 1 O more than enough
amplifier n 28 4 O an electric device that increases
strength of signal
amplify v 28 4 O to increase strength
amusement n 26 2 O entertainment
an j 02 2 R indefinite article before a vowel
an j 02 3 O indefinite article before a vowel
and c 01 2 R plus/in addition/also
and c 02 1 O plus/in addition/also
anesthetic n 25 3 O substance causing loss of sensation
angle n 25 4 O separation of straight lines
angry j 02 1 O filled with anger (a strong feeling of
displeasure)

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animal n 07 3 O living creature having senses and


ability to move itself
ankle n 05 1 R the joint between the foot and the
leg
anniversary n 15 2 O the yearly return of the date of some
event
announce v 29 2 O to cause to be known
annoy v 19 4 O bother
annoyed j 19 4 O angry
annoying j 19 4 O irritating
annual j 11 1 O happening every year
another j 10 1 O one more (of the same kind)
another r 10 1 O one additional; one more of the
same kind
answer n 02 2 R a reply to a question, letter, etc.
answer n 02 4 O a reply to a question, letter, etc.
answer v 02 4 O to reply to a question, letter, etc.
answer sheet n 03 3 O paper onto which answers are to be
put
Antarctica n 15 3 R continent on Arctic Circle at the
South Pole
antenna n 25 2 O a device for receiving radio waves
anthem n 17 3 R a country's official song; song of
praise or loyalty
anthropology n 18 1 R a scientific study of the human race
anti- af 25 1 O against
antifreeze n 20 4 O chemical substance used to keep
liquid from freezing
antique j 16 3 O belonging to an earlier period,
usually old and valuable
any j 05 2 O some; even the smallest
amount/number
any r 07 2 O some/one/thing/person
any longer a 11 1 O not now; not anymore
anybody r 11 2 O any person
anymore a 11 1 O at the present time
anyone r 09 3 O any person; anybody
anyplace a 24 4 O anywhere
anything r 06 2 O any one thing
anything else e 06 2 O more
anyway a 21 1 O in any manner/at any rate
anywhere a 15 2 O any place at all
apart a 20 1 O separately
apart from p 20 1 O separate from; with the exception of
apartment n 08 4 O a set of rooms (usually bedroom,
kitchen, bath) where person lives
apologize (for/to) v 09 4 O express regrets for fault/insult

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apostrophe n 04 3 R punctuation mark (')


appear lv 15 4 O to seem; to look
appearance n 17 1 O outward aspect or look
appetite n 21 1 O desire
apple n 02 3 O a type of fruit
appliance n 17 2 O household or office equipment
operated by gas or electricity
application n 15 3 O written request, usually for
job/position
apply v 15 3 O to request something, usually in
writing
apply v 23 2 O put/spread on; put into use
appoint v 18 1 O to choose for a position, etc.;
decide/arrange
appointee n 18 1 O person who has been appointed
appointment n 11 l O a meeting at a special time
appointment n 18 1 O the choosing of someone for a
position/job; a position
appreciate v 13 2 O to be grateful for
appreciate v 30 1 O to be grateful for
approach v 22 1 O come near to
appropriate j 28 2 O suitable, fit, or proper
approval n 25 4 O consent
approve of v 25 4 O to regard favorably
approximately a 21 1 O not exact, but nearly
April/Apr. n 03 3 O 4th month of year; ab
Arabic n 03 2 R language of Arabia; spoken in Asia
and Africa
architect n 21 3 R designer of buildings
are/were v 01 2 O be/exist (used with you/they)
area n 15 1 O region; a particular space or surface
aren't t 01 3 O are + not
argue v 17 2 O to quarrel; reason in defense
argument n 17 2 O quarrel; reason given to
decide/support
arm n 05 1 O the part of the body between the
shoulder and wrist
arm v 22 4 O supply with weapon
armchair n 07 4 O a chair with supports for the arms
armed forces n 14 1 O combined military forces
armor n 26 3 O protective covering
Army n 03 4 O a branch of the military
around p 07 3 O so as to encircle
around a 14 2 O on all/various sides
around p 15 3 O approximate; about
arrange v 19 2 O set in order/plan in advance
arrival n 05 3 O the act of arriving

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arrive v 05 3 O to reach a place


arrow n 23 3 O symbol used to indicate direction
art n 28 1 O expression of beauty, truth
artery n 23 2 O vessel taking blood away from the
heart
article n 10 4 O story in a newspaper, magazine, etc.
artificial j 21 2 O not natural
artillery n 23 4 O large guns
as c 15 2 O while, when
as p 18 1 O in the role/function of
as a matter of fact e 11 4 O really; actually
as a result a 21 2 O consequently
as a result of p 21 2 O shows effect/result of something
as if c 22 1 O as it would be if something were
true
as long as c 25 3 O provided that
as soon as c 14 4 O not later than; when
as though c 22 1 O as it would be if something were
true
as well as c 19 4 O in addition to
ascend v 28 3 O to move upward
ascent n 28 3 O an act of moving upward
ashtray n 13 2 R container for cigarette butts and ash
Asia n 15 3 R a continent separated from Europe
by the Ural Mountains
ask v 02 2 R to request information, favors,
answers
ask v 02 4 O to request information, favors,
answers
asleep j 04 3 O sleeping
aspirin n 15 4 O a type of medicine used to reduce
fever/pain
assemble v 16 4 O to put parts together to make
something
assign v 14 1 O appoint; give a particular job to
someone
assignment n 14 l O an assigned task
assist v 19 2 O help/support
assistance n 19 2 O help/aid
associate v 17 3 O to join as a friend or business
partner
associate degree n 12 2 R a degree given after 2 years of study
at a college
assume v 26 2 O to suppose; perform/begin to use
assume responsibility e 19 3 O take on responsibility
assure v 24 4 O make sure
astonished j 30 4 O greatly surprised

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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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bar n 14 1 R a long narrow piece of metal


bar n 27 4 O a thick or long, solid piece
barbecue n 15 2 O party where the food is cooked over
a fire
barbecue v 15 2 O to cook meat over an open fire
barber n 01 2 O a person who cuts men’s/boy’s hair
barbershop n 05 2 O a business where men and boys get
their hair cut
bare j 22 3 O not covered/naked
bare wire e 17 4 O wire that is not insulated
barely a 23 4 O almost not; by a very little
bargain n 13 3 O something bought at a lower than
usual price
bargain v 13 3 O to talk about the conditions of a
sale, trying to lower the price
barn n 14 2 O farm building for storing food or
crops, or housing animals
barometer n 23 1 O device that measures atmospheric
pressure
barracks n 02 2 O building(s) for lodging personnel
barrel n 22 4 O tube-like part of weapon; round
container
barricade n 18 2 O something that blocks passage
barricade v 18 2 O to block off passageway
base n 02 2 O military installation
base v 30 3 O to establish or use as a foundation
for
baseball n 04 l O a game played with a bat and ball
basement n 08 4 O a room/rooms below street level;
cellar
basic j 14 1 O fundamental; on which everything
else is built
basis n 27 2 O essential facts or reasons
basketball n 04 l O a game played with a ball and a
basket
bath n 09 4 O act of washing your body usually in
a tub; a room with a bathtub
bathe v 09 4 O to take a bath
bathroom n 05 2 O a room with a toilet and/or
tub/shower
bathtub n 09 4 O a tub used for bathing
battery n 16 4 O a device for storing/furnishing
electrical current
battle n 20 2 O conflict
Battle Dress Uniform n 15 1 R informal military clothing
(BDU)
be v 01 1 O to exist (is/are)
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be able to m 10 4 O to have the ability to do something


be about to v 25 3 O immediate future
be assigned v 14 1 O to be appointed to a post or duty
be back v 08 4 O to return
be behind (in) v 26 1 O to be overdue in work
be born v 14 2 R to be brought to life by birth
be born v 14 3 O to be brought to life by birth
be charged with e 26 2 O to be accused of
be composed of v 23 l O be made up of
be fed up with e 25 4 O cannot tolerate any longer
be going to m 08 1 O will
be in contact with e 21 4 O be in communication with
be in on v 27 4 O to participate in
be in touch with e 21 4 O be in communication with
be made (up) of v 13 2 O to be formed of; consisting of
be no use e 21 3 O be useless
be over v 12 1 O to end; to be finished
be promoted v 14 I O to be raised to a higher
rank/position
be stationed v 14 I O to be assigned to a place
be supposed to m 10 I O to be expected to
be to v 27 3 O indicates the future or
necessity/obligation
be unable to m 16 4 O cannot/could not
be up for v 14 I O to be eligible for
be up on v 26 2 O to be well informed about
be up to v 26 4 O to be good enough for; be the
responsibility of
be used to m 18 2 O be accustomed to
beach n 12 1 O sandy shore by the ocean, sea, lake
or river
beacon n 28 4 O guiding or warning (light or radio)
signal
beam n 27 4 O a ray of light
bean n 05 4 R a seed from which food or drink can
be made; a vegetable
bear/bore/borne v 26 1 O to endure
beard n 17 1 O hair on the face below the mouth
bearing n 28 4 O relative direction or position
beat/beat/beaten v 13 1 O to defeat; to be better than in a
sport
beautiful j 08 2 O very pretty
beauty n 22 2 O something that pleases/satisfies the
senses
because c 06 4 O for the reason that
because of p 14 2 O on account of; by reason of

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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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bill n 09 1 O paper money


bill n 09 4 O a statement of charges
biology n 18 l O a science which studies living things
bird n 07 3 O a creature with wings and feathers
which can usually fly
birth n 14 3 O act/time of being born
birthday n 05 2 R the day/anniversary of someone's
birth
birth day n 14 3 O date of birth
bit n 27 3 O a small piece or quantity of
anything; particle
bite n 19 2 O act of biting; something to eat
bite/bit/bitten v 19 2 O cut/crush with the teeth, mouth,
etc.
bitter j 09 1 R having a sharp unpleasant taste;
cynical
black j 04 4 O the darkest color, like night
blackboard n 01 4 O smooth black surface for writing
with chalk; chalkboard
blade n 06 2 O the flat cutting part of knife; the flat
wide part of a propeller
blame v 18 4 O to consider someone responsible
for/being at fault
blank n 29 4 O an empty space to be filled out on a
printed form
blanket n 09 4 O a covering used on a bed; a covering
of any kind
blast n 26 3 O an explosion
bleed/bled/bled v 15 4 O to lose blood
blind j 18 4 O unable to see
blind v 18 4 O to make unable to see
blip n 28 4 O a spot of light on radar screen
block n 08 1 O distance between two cross streets
blond j 17 1 R light colored, usually yellow hair
blond/blonde n 17 1 R somebody with blond hair
blood n 15 4 O red fluid which flows through the
body and is circulated by the heart
blood pressure n 15 4 O measurable force with which blood
travels through the body and blood
vessels
bloom v 14 2 O to produce/yield flowers
blossom n 14 2 O flower of a tree/bush
blossom v 14 2 O to produce/yield flowers
blouse n 04 3 O shirt worn by women
blow/blew/blown v 12 1 O to send out a strong current of air
blow/blew/blown out v 14 3 O (cause to) stop burning by blowing;
to burst or explode
blow/blew/blown up v 27 3 O to explode or cause to explode
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blowout n 14 3 O bursting of a container/tire


blue j 04 4 O the color of the sky on a clear day
blunt j 22 3 O dull
blurry j 28 4 O not clear
board v 14 4 O to go on board; take passengers on a
plane, train, ship
board n 22 3 O long, flat piece of wood
boat n 06 2 O small, open vessel for traveling
across water
body n 05 1 O the head, arms, legs, and trunk of a
person/animal
boil v 12 3 O to turn rapidly from liquid to vapor
when heated
bolt n 22 3 O metal fastener; bar that positions
the cartridge
bomb n 26 3 O a shell that explodes
bone n 05 1 O the hard parts of the body which
make up the skeleton
book n 01 1 O collection of papers fastened
together to be read or written on
bookcase n 07 4 O piece of furniture with shelves used
for storing books
boost n 30 l O an increase or rise; an act that helps
or brings encouragement
boost v 30 1 O to raise
booth n 29 2 O a small enclosed space
boots n 04 3 O a kind of shoe which covers the
ankle
border n 20 2 O line between nations; edge
bore v 22 3 O make a hole
bored j 02 3 R not interested in what is being
said/done, etc.
boring j 11 4 O uninteresting, dull
born j 14 3 O brought into existence/life by birth
borrow v 09 3 O to take something from someone
with the intention of returning it
boss n 10 4 O the person in charge
both j 07 1 O involving the two together
both r 07 2 O the two together
both...and c 18 1 O not only...but also; the one as well
as the other
bother v 09 2 O to annoy or cause trouble in little
ways
bottle n 05 4 O glass/plastic container with a
narrow neck used to hold liquids
bottom n 07 2 O lowest part/place; opposite of top
bounce (back) v 21 2 O rebound

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bow n 25 2 R the front end of a ship


bowl n 05 4 O a deep, round container for holding
soup, cereal, etc.
box n 01 4 O a stiff container for holding solids,
usually with a lid
boy n 02 l O a young male child
bracelet n 13 2 R kind of jewelry usually worn around
the wrist
brain n 24 4 O nerve tissue in the head
brake n 11 3 O device for slowing or stopping the
speed of a car, truck, etc.
branch n 21 4 O section
brand n 21 1 O kind/make/name
brass n 24 1 R copper-zinc alloy
brave j 29 2 O having or showing courage
bread n 02 3 O a common food made of baked flour
break n 04 2 O a period of rest
break/broke v 09 2 O to come apart or separate into
pieces; violate the law
break/broke/broken v 26 2 O to interrupt in (on)
break/broke/broken down v 24 4 O separate
breakdown n 27 4 O a failure to operate correctly
breakfast n 02 3 O the first meal of the day
breathe v 22 1 O respire
breeze n 12 1 R a light, gentle wind .
bridge n 14 2 O structure built over a river, road,
etc.
brief j 21 4 O short, especially in time
brief v 21 4 O give necessary information
briefing n 15 1 R meeting where concise instructions/
information are given
brigadier general (0-7) n 16 2 R Army/Marine/Air Force officer
bring/brought v 04 2 O to take with oneself to a place; to
carry
bring/brought/brought v 29 4 O to cause to happen about
bring/brought/brought v 18 4 O to cause to return; recall to mind
bring/brought/brought up v 26 1 O to raise; introduce
broke j 14 3 O temporarily without money
bronze n 24 1 R copper-tin alloy
broom n 15 1 O long-handled brush used for
sweeping
brother n 02 1 O a male having the same parents as
another person
brown j 04 4 O the color of the earth
brunet/brunette n 17 1 R somebody with dark hair
brush n 05 2 O an instrument for grooming hair or
brushing teeth
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brush v 05 2 O to clean/smooth with a brush


bubble n 28 2 O a thin film of liquid or solid material
containing air or gas
buckle (up) v 09 2 O to secure/fasten a belt, especially a
seat belt
bug n 11 3 R any small insect
build/built/built v 12 3 O to form/construct one or more
things by putting pieces together
builder n 12 3 O person who builds things, especially
houses
building n 02 2 O a usually permanent structure with
walls and a roof
bull n 14 2 R adult male of any bovine family
bullet n 22 4 O projectile
bulletin board n 02 2 O a board on the wall where special
notices are placed
bumpy j 24 2 O rough
bundle n 29 1 O articles fastened together, a package
bureau n 30 2 O a government department or
division of a department
burn v 12 3 O to be/become on fire
burn down v 30 4 O to burn to the ground/cause to burn
burst/burst/burst v 26 3 O to come apart
bus n 02 2 O a large passenger vehicle
bus stop n 02 2 O a place where buses stop for
passengers
business n 10 4 O commercial enterprise (i.e., store,
shop)
businessman/woman n 10 4 R a person in business
busy j 08 3 O in use, as a telephone line
busy j 11 4 O active; at work
but c 06 4 O on the contrary
butt can n 04 2 O can (usually red) where used
cigarettes are
butter n 05 2 O a thick, yellowish product made
from milk or cream
button n 05 3 O a small round/flat object used to
fasten clothes
button v 05 3 O to close or fasten with buttons
buy v 02 3 O to purchase; to get something by
using money
BX n 02 2 O Base Exchange; a military store
by p 06 2 O through the use of
by p 07 3 O near/next to
by p 13 4 O term used with measurements
by p 14 4 O no later than
by accident e 14 4 O happening by chance

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by chance e 14 4 O by luck; with no apparent cause;


accidentally
by hand e 29 4 O done with the hand as opposed to a
machine
by means of p 23 3 O by using
by the time (that) e 23 2 O when
by way of p 23 3 O via
bye i 02 1 R good bye
cabin n 14 2 R small, rustic house; hut
cabinet n 07 4 O a piece of furniture with shelves
used for storing things
cable n 28 4 O a thick wire or rope
cadet n 15 1 R a student in a military school
cafe n 29 2 O a restaurant, bar
cafeteria n 10 2 O restaurant where people serve
themselves
cake n 05 4 O a sweet, baked dessert
calculate v 25 4 O to determine, compute
calendar n 01 4 O chart showing days and months of
the year
calf/calves n 14 2 R young of cow family
calibrate v 28 3 O to mark, standardize, or adjust a
measuring device
call v 05 3 O to talk by telephone
call n 08 3 O a phone conversation
call back v 08 4 O to return a telephone call; to call
again
call (dress) down v 27 1 O to point out an error; to reprimand
call for v 20 l O go and get; require
call in v 29 1 O to summon for a particular purpose
call off v 21 1 O cancel
call on v 22 1 O pay a visit; request one to
speak/recite
call up v 08 3 O to telephone
call up v 20 2 O summon for duty
calm j 12 1 O still; not moving; not windy
calm (down) v 15 4 O to become calm, still
camera n 06 4 O a device for taking pictures
camouflage v 26 3 O to disguise
can/can't m 04 3 O permission/ability
can m 05 2 O possibility
can n 05 4 O a small closed container in which
foods/drinks are preserved without
air
can m 10 3 O polite request
can opener n 07 4 O device used for opening cans
can't t 05 2 O for cannot

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can't m 10 3 O polite response


can't be m 18 3 O indicates logical impossibility
can't have m 19 2 O past logical impossibility
can't help e 20 1 O unable to refrain from
Canada n 03 3 O country in North America north of
the USA
cancel v 14 4 O to call off a planned activity, idea,
etc.
candidate n 18 1 O one who seeks or is nominated for
an office, prize, honor, etc.
candle n 14 3 O stick of wax which gives off light
when it burns
candy n 05 4 O a sugary snack, such as chocolate
candy bar n 10 1 R a solid confection of chocolate, nuts,
sugar, etc.
cannot m 04 3 O inability
cannot m 05 2 O impossibility
cap n 04 2 O a flat, close fitting head-covering
capability n 19 3 O quality of being capable
capable j 16 4 O able/competent
capacity n 26 1 O volume
capital letter n 01 1 R a letter written in its large form: A,
B, C, etc.
Capt ab 04 2 R captain
captain n 03 4 R Air Force officer (0-3)
captain n 04 2 O military rank (0-3) : Army, AF,
USMC
captain (0-6) n 14 1 O Navy officer (0-6)
capture v 25 2 O to seize
car n 03 2 O automobile
carbon n 24 1 O non-metallic element
carbon dioxide n 23 1 O gas produced in respiration
carburetor n 20 3 O device for mixing gasoline with air
card n 09 1 O flat, stiff piece of paper
cards n 11 4 O a set of 52 cards; game played with
cards
care n 15 4 O responsibility
care (about) v 09 3 O to be concerned about/interested in
care for v 09 3 O to like
career n 12 2 O profession which one plans to have
for a long time
careful j 09 2 O using care to avoid danger
carefully a 09 3 O using care
careless j 09 2 O not taking care
carelessly a 09 3 O without concern; indifferently
cargo n 25 2 O the freight of a ship/an airplane
carpenter n 22 3 O person who builds/ repairs things

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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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Celsius n 08 1 O Centigrade; scale for measuring


temperature
cement n 24 1 O glue-like material that hardens
cent n 01 3 O a penny
center n 07 2 O the middle part or point of
something
Centigrade n 08 1 R a scale of temperature
centimeter n 13 4 O measurement of length
central j 17 2 O being in the center; at or near the
center
century n 22 4 O a period of 100 years
ceremony n 15 2 O formal acts performed to mark
important events/customs
certain j 13 1 O sure; positive; definite; having no
doubt
certainly a 10 3 O of course
certainly a 13 1 O surely; positively; definitely
certificate n 15 3 O an official document
chain n 13 2 R a length of metal rings which are
connected
chain of command n 16 2 R steps of command within an
organization
chair n 01 1 O piece of furniture used for sitting
chalk n 05 2 R a soft type of rock used for writing
on chalkboard
chalkboard n 01 4 O smooth green/black surface for
writing
challenge v 22 1 O to dare someone to compete
chamber n 22 4 O compartment
chance n 14 1 O opportunity
chance n 14 4 O a risk
change v 05 2 O to replace or make different
change n 06 1 O something different
change n 08 3 O money returned when the amount
given is more than enough
change one's mind e 12 2 O change one's decision or opinion
channel n 11 4 O TV/radio frequency band
chapter n 26 2 O a division of a book
character n 17 1 O the qualities which make a person
different from other people
characteristic n 21 2 O feature/quality
charge n 11 3 O price asked/paid for goods/services
charge v 11 3 O to ask as a price; to pay with a
credit card
charge n 17 4 O energy stored
charge v 17 4 O to cause to take in the correct

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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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chocolate n 05 4 R a candy made from chocolate


chocolate j 15 2 O food/flavor made from cacao
choice n 12 2 O selection; a variety from which to
choose
choke v 22 1 O have difficulty breathing; cause not
to breathe
choose v 03 3 O to select; to select something from a
group
chop down v 6 3 O to cut down a tree
chopper n 26 3 O a helicopter
cigarette n 04 2 O rolled tobacco used by smokers
circle v 01 1 O to draw a circle around something
circle n 07 l O a round figure
circuit n 17 4 O circular path of an electric current
circulate v 20 4 O move in a circuit and return
circumference n 07 2 O the distance around a circle
city n 04 l O a large town with many people and
businesses
civil j 21 3 R relating to citizens rights
civilian n 03 4 O a person who is not in the military
claim v 28 1 O to state; to take or ask for as owner
class n 03 1 O group of students being taught
together; period of time students are
taught
Class A Uniform n 17 3 R dress uniform, uniform worn for
special occasions
classical j 16 3 O put together and arranged with
serious artistic intention
classified j 17 2 R listing
classify v 27 3 O to arrange in or assign to groups
classroom n 01 l O a room where classes meet
clean j 05 2 O not dirty
clean/cleaned (up) v 04 1 O to free from dirt
cleaners n 30 l O a place where clothing is cleaned
clear j 06 1 O without clouds
clear j 12 1 O free of obstruction; transparent;
obvious
clear away v 26 3 O to remove
clear up v 12 1 O to make or become clear
clearance n 25 2 O a space between two objects
clerk n 04 4 O a person who works in a store
clever j 17 1 O quick at learning and understanding
client n 21 3 R person who engages the professional
service of another
cliff n 28 4 O a high, steep, surface of rock
climate n 12 1 O the average weather conditions of a
place
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climb v 07 3 O to go from a lower to a higher


position
clinic n 15 4 O center usually for specialized
medical treatment
clock n 01 l O an instrument for
showing/measuring time
clockwise a 22 3 O in direction of a clock's rotation
clockwise j 22 3 O in direction of a clock's rotation
close v 01 1 O to shut
close an account e 09 1 O to withdraw all money from the
account
close to p 16 3 O next to, near
closed j 16 1 O not open to the public
closet n 09 4 O small room/cupboard for
clothes/supplies
cloth n 13 3 O material made from wool, cotton,
etc.
clothes n 04 3 O pants, shirts, dresses, etc.
clothing store n 10 2 O store that sells clothes
cloud n 06 l O a vapor mass in the sky usually
white or gray
cloudy j 06 1 O full of clouds
club n 15 2 O a society of people who join for a
certain purpose
clutch n 20 3 O device for gears
cm ab 13 4 R centimeter
co- af 24 2 O together with/joint
coach n 13 1 O person who trains athletes for
competition
coach v 13 1 O to give instruction/advice
coarse j 22 3 O rough
coast n 18 4 O the land next to the sea/ocean
coat n 04 3 O a type of clothing usually worn to
keep warm; jacket
coat n 28 2 O the covering or layer over a surface
coated j 28 2 O having a coat, or covering
cockpit n 24 2 O part of aircraft where pilot sits
code n 28 3 O a system of symbols used to
transmit secret messages
coffee n 02 3 O a type of hot drink
coffee table n 07 4 O a small low table, usually in front of
a sofa
coil v 27 4 O to arrange in a ring
coin n 08 3 O a flat, round piece of metal money
coin return/release e 10 1 R lever/button which activates a
machine to return coins
Col ab 04 2 R colonel (0-6)

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cold j 02 1 O not warm; having a lower than


usual temperature
cold n 11 l O an illness of the head, nose, and
throat
collapse v 23 2 O fall down; fall into pieces
collect v 10 4 O to accumulate; to bring/gather
together
collection n 10 4 R things collected
college n 12 2 O school for higher and professional
education
collide v 23 2 O come into contact with
collision n 23 2 O violent contact
colonel n 04 2 O Army, AF, USMC officer(0-6)
color n 04 4 O various portions of the light
spectrum, i.e., red, orange, yellow,
green, blue, indigo, violet
column n 26 2 O a vertical arrangement of items
comb n 05 2 O usually a piece of plastic used to
arrange hair
comb v 05 2 O to use a comb to arrange the hair
combat n 20 2 O battle
combine v 20 1 O mix together
combustible j 20 4 O that can burn
combustion n 20 4 O act/process of burning
come v 02 3 O to arrive
come on v 02 3 R to hurry
come/came back v 05 3 O to return
come/came/come across v 26 2 O to find or discover
come/came/come along v 26 4 O to accompany
come/came/come by v 28 1 O to visit
come/came/come down v 28 1 O to catch an illness
with
come/came/come in v 11 1 O to arrive as expected
come/came/come out v 29 1 O to appear
come/came/come over v 14 3 O to make a short, informal visit
come/came/come to v 28 1 O to amount to
come/came/come up with v 26 2 O to think of
comedy n 16 3 O funny play/film with a happy ending
comfortable j 14 3 O having/providing comfort; free from
tension
comfortably a 14 3 O having/providing comfort
comics n 26 2 O comic strips
comma n 08 1 R punctuation mark (,)
command n 21 4 O order; control
command v 21 4 O order
commander (0-5) n 14 1 O Navy officer (0-5)
comment v 25 3 O to remark
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commerce n 26 4 O buying and selling


commercial n 11 4 O advertisement on radio or TV
commercial j 26 4 O of/related to commerce
commissary n 02 2 O a food store for military personnel
commission n 18 l O an official document making a
person a military officer
commission v 18 1 O to give military rank
commissioned officer n 16 2 R 2nd lieutenant/ensign or higher
commit v 21 3 R do something wrong or unlawful
commit v 30 3 O to obligate someone to follow a
course of action
common j 10 3 O usual; found often and in many
places
communicate v 19 3 O give/exchange info; impart
community n 26 4 O a group of people living in an area
compact j 28 1 O closely packed; taking little space
company n 10 4 O business enterprise
company n 15 2 O guest/guests
comparable j 28 1 O able to be compared; similar
comparatively a 24 l O in a comparative way
compare v 07 1 O to judge things based on their
similarities and differences
compartment n 26 4 O an enclosed place
compass n 24 2 O direction finder
compensate (for) v 30 2 O to make payment for; make up for,
or balance out
compete v 28 1 O to be in rivalry
competent j 29 3 O capable, proficient, able
complain v 15 1 O to express
displeasure/dissatisfaction
complete v 09 1 O to finish
complete j 19 1 O Whole; lacking nothing/to full
extent
complex j 22 2 O difficult
complicate v 29 2 O to make difficult
complicated j 22 2 O difficult
compliment n 30 l O an expression of praise or
admiration
compliment v 30 1 O to praise or express approval
component n 20 4 O part
composite j 27 3 O made up of separate parts or
elements
composition n 27 3 O a combination of parts
compound n 27 3 O a mixture of two or more parts or
ingredients
compress v 23 1 O press together
compressor n 30 2 O a machine that presses or squeezes

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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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consonant n 02 l O a letter of the alphabet that is not a


vowel
constant j 25 3 O never changing
constitution n 30 4 O the structure or form of a person or
thing; basic laws of a nation
construct v 24 1 O build
contact v 21 4 O be in touch with
contact n 27 3 O the point at which two things touch
or meet; connection
contain v 21 2 O hold
contaminate v 25 1 O to pollute
content n 21 2 O amount contained; all that is
contained
content n 29 4 O what is within an enclosed space;
subject matter of a paragraph, book,
etc.
contest n 28 1 O a competition
continent n 15 3 O any of the seven main large masses
of land on the earth
contingency n 30 3 O an event that is uncertain or
dependent upon something else
continue v 14 3 O to last; to state again after an
interruption; to go on happening
continuous j 23 2 O constant
contraction n 04 3 R shortened word with an apostrophe
contrary to p 30 3 O in opposition to
contrast n 26 3 O a difference
contrast v 26 3 O to compare; show a difference
contribute v 21 1 O to join with others in giving; bring
about
control n 18 4 O power to direct/regulate
control v 18 4 O to direct/regulate
convenient j 16 1 O suited to one's needs; near; easy to
reach
conventional j 30 3 O usual or ordinary
converge v 23 3 O meet together
conversation n 08 3 O informal talk between/among people
convert v 23 1 O change
convince v 18 3 O persuade by argument/evidence
convinced j 19 2 O very sure
convincing j 19 2 O persuasive
cook/cooked v 04 1 O to prepare food for eating using heat
cook/cooks n 01 2 O person(s) who prepares food
cookie n 05 4 O a sweet, flat, snack/dessert cake
cool j 04 4 O not warm; pleasantly cold
coolant n 20 4 O fluid used for cooling engines
coordinate v 25 1 O to adjust properly

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copper n 13 2 R a type of soft reddish metal


copper n 17 4 O a type of soft reddish metal
copy n 16 4 O a thing made to look exactly like
another
copy v 16 4 O to make a copy of something
cord n 17 4 O insulated wire on an appliance
which is plugged into a power
source
core n 29 4 O the center; the most important part
of something
corn n 05 4 R a yellow vegetable; maize
corner n 08 1 O the place where two streets meet
corporal (CPL) n 14 1 O Army NCO (E-4)
correct j 02 4 O right, without mistakes
correctly a 09 3 O right; properly
correspond v 23 3 O communicate by mail; be in
agreement
correspondence n 23 3 O mailed communication
corrode v 27 3 O to eat away chemically
corrosion n 27 3 O the act, process, or effect of
corroding
cost n 20 1 O price/amount paid/asked
cost/cost v 04 4 O to have (an amount of money) as a
price
cotton n 13 2 O a type of plant; a woven cloth
couch n 07 4 O a piece of furniture used for sitting/
sleeping; sofa
cough n 11 1 O the sound coming from the throat
when pushing air from lungs
cough v 11 1 O to push air from the lungs suddenly
and noisily
could m 10 3 O polite request
could m 11 4 O ability (in the past)
could m 12 3 O possibility
could m 13 2 O permission
could have m 18 4 O past possibility
could have m 19 2 O unfulfilled past ability
could use e 12 1 O to need
couldn't t 11 4 O could not
couldn't be m 18 3 O logical impossibility
couldn't have m 19 2 O past logical impossibility
count v 07 2 O to name the numbers in order, one
by one or in groups; total
count on v 27 1 O to depend on
counter- af 30 3 O against or opposite
counterclockwise a/j 22 3 O in opposite direction of clock's
rotation

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countless j 27 1 O too many to count


country n 03 3 O a nation, including its land and
people
country n 12 4 O area outside a city, often a farm area
couple n 14 3 O two of the same kind; two people
together
courage n 29 2 O bravery
course n 12 2 O series of studies or lessons
course of action e 29 3 O a plan, procedure
court n 17 2 R playing area for ball games, i.e.,
tennis
court n 21 3 O judicial assembly
courtesy n 16 2 O polite behavior or good manners
cousin n 10 4 O the child of one's aunt/uncle
cover n 10 3 O a lid, top, etc.; a shelter
cover v 10 3 O to place something on/over; to hide,
protect
cow n 14 2 O adult female, bovine farm animal
which provides milk
crank n 30 2 O an arm-like device used for turning
things
crash n 22 1 O loud impact
crash v 22 1 O hit with force
crawl v 15 1 O to move on hands/knees
cream n 10 1 R fatty part of milk which rises to the
top of a container
create v 20 1 O make; produce
credit n 11 3 O a way of buying something now and
paying at a later date
credit v 11 3 O to enter as credit; to place an
amount of money in an account
crew n 25 2 O a group of working people
crime n 21 3 O act prohibited by law
criminal j 21 3 O relating to/involving/being a crime
critical j 22 1 O at an important stage; the crisis of a
disease
criticism n 28 1 O a judgment about good and bad
qualities
criticize v 28 1 O to judge good and bad
crop n 14 2 O agricultural product
cross v 09 2 O to go/extend across
cross off v 24 2 O draw a line through
cross out v 24 2 O draw a line through
cross-check v 24 2 O check correctness
crossing n 11 2 O intersection; a place where you can
cross
crowded j 06 3 O filled with many people

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crumble v 30 2 O to fall apart or break into pieces


crush v 23 2 O press violently together
cry v 06 1 O to produce tears as a sign of sorrow,
sadness, pain, etc.
cuff n 05 3 R the end of a sleeve
cup n 05 4 O a small round container usually
with a handle which holds liquids
cure v 24 4 O restore to soundness
curious j 25 4 O inquisitive
curly j 17 1 O having curls
currency n 26 4 O money in use in a nation
current n 17 4 O flow of water or air
curtain n 07 4 O a piece of cloth used to cover a
window/door
curvature n 29 4 O the degree of a curve; being curved
curve n 09 2 O sharp bend in the road
curved j 07 2 O bent, not straight
custom n 16 2 O an established, socially accepted
practice
customer n 05 3 O person who buys things from a store
cut/cut v 06 2 O to divide into parts with a sharp
instrument
cut/cut/cut down (on) v 16 1 O to reduce in quantity or amount
cut/cut/cut in v 22 1 O interrupt
cut/cut/cut off v 27 4 O to stop suddenly; discontinue
cut/cut/cut out v 16 1 O to stop/give up practice
cycle n 28 4 O a regularly repeating occurrence
cylinder n 20 4 O hollow/solid body with circular base
and straight sides
dad n 02 1 R informal word for father
Dallas n 04 1 R city in north central Texas
damage n 18 2 O harm/loss
damage v 18 2 O to cause harm to
dance n 04 4 O a party with music and dancing
dance v 04 4 O to move to music
danger n 18 2 O possibility of harm/loss
dangerous j 12 1 O unsafe; able to cause danger
dark j 09 2 O little/no light or brightness
data n 16 4 O information; facts
date n 05 1 O the number of the day, month, year
daughter n 02 4 O someone's female child
day n 01 4 O a period of 24 hours
dead j 15 3 O not living
dead wire e 17 4 O wire without electricity
deaf j 18 4 O unable to hear at all or to hear well
deal n 13 3 O a business arrangement made for
mutual advantage
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deal/dealt/dealt with v 25 2 O to be concerned with; handle


death n 15 3 O end of life
debt n 17 3 O something owed to someone
December/Dec. n 03 3 O 12th month of year; ab
decide (to) v 10 2 O to make up one's mind; to make a
choice
decision n 12 2 O choice/judgment
declare v 22 2 O state; make known officially
decorate v 30 1 O to make more pleasing by addition
decrease v 13 3 O to cause to become less in size,
number, etc.
deep j 12 1 O extending far downward;
inward/backward
deer/deer n 12 4 O a large, four-legged animal with
antlers
defect n 20 3 O lacking something; imperfection
defective j 20 3 O having defects
defend v 20 2 O guard from attack; protect
defense n 20 2 O something that defends against
attack
define v 20 2 O give meaning
definite j 18 3 O clear/without any uncertainty
definitely a 18 3 O without a doubt; clearly
deflect v 28 4 O to bend or turn aside
defy v 29 3 O to resist, oppose
degree n 12 2 O title given by a university
degree(s) n 08 l O a measurement of temperature
delay v 25 3 O to put off for period of time
delicious j 06 2 O tasting very good
deliver v 06 3 O to take things to a person's house or
place of work
demand n 17 1 O something asked for strongly
demand v 17 1 O to ask for very strongly
demanding j 17 1 O requiring a lot of attention; making
demands
democracy n 30 4 O a government directed by elected
people
demonstrate v 23 4 O show
den n 12 3 R family room used for relaxing
denomination n 28 l O a standard, especially of value
dense j 21 1 O thick; crowded; close together
density n 21 1 O number per unit
dent n 09 2 R small hollow place on the surface of
something caused by a blow
dent n 28 l O a hollow mark
dental j 25 3 O concerning teeth or dentistry
dentist n 10 4 O doctor who repairs and takes care 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
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destruction n 14 2 O act of destroying/state of being


destroyed
detail n 18 4 O small point or fact
detect v 22 4 O discover
detergent n 10 1 R a chemical substance used for
cleaning clothes or dishes
determine v 21 3 O decide; form a firm intention
detonate v 27 3 O to explode or cause to explode
develop v 19 3 O cause to/give or become more
complete; stages of production
deviate v 27 3 O to stray from
device n 22 3 O mechanical apparatus
diagonal j 25 4 O having a slanting direction
diagram n 27 3 O a plan or drawing
dial n 05 4 O face of a telephone
dial v 05 4 O to make a telephone call
dial tone n 05 4 R sound which indicates the phone is
ready for use
dialog n 01 4 R a conversation between two or more
people
diameter n 07 2 O a straight line passing through the
center of a circle
diamond n 13 2 O precious stone; shape
dictionary n 03 3 O an alphabetically arranged book of
words and their meanings
did v 04 1 O past tense of do
didn't t 04 1 O did + not
die v 15 3 O to stop living or functioning
die down v 28 3 O to stop gradually or become less
strong
diesel n 28 3 O an internal combustion engine
where air is compressed to a
temperature high enough to ignite
fuel in the cylinder; fuel
diet n 13 4 O the kind of food/drink you usually
eat/drink
diet v 13 4 O to restrict intake of food/drink
diet drink e 10 1 R artificially sweetened soft drink
differ v 22 2 O be unlike
difference n 22 2 O unlikeness
different j 02 4 R not the same/alike
different from e 09 2 O not the same as; unlike
difficult j 08 2 O not easy, hard; tough
dig/dug/dug v 22 3 O break up and move earth
digest v 24 4 O change food taken into body into
absorbable form
digestion n 24 4 O process of digesting
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digestive j 24 4 O relating to digestion


n 25 4 O a number from 1 through 9
digit
dime n 01 3 O coin equal to ten cents
dimension n 25 4 O measurement
diminish v 30 2 O to reduce in size or effect
dining hall n 02 2 O mess hall; a place where meals are
served
dining room n 08 4 R room used for meals
dining room n 12 3 O room used for meals
dinner n 02 3 O the main meal of the day, usually
eaten in the evening
dip v 28 2 O to lower then raise
diploma n 12 2 O certificate of completion of a course
direct v 23 3 O guide
direct j 29 1 O straight; honest, easily understood
direction(s) n 08 1 O the point to which something faces;
north, east, south, west
directions n 08 l O a set of instructions
dirt n 14 2 O unclean matter, earth, soil
dirty j 05 2 O not clean
dis- af 21 3 O negative/opposite
disadvantage n 21 4 O unfavorable condition
disagree v 18 3 O to have/show a different opinion
disagreement n 18 3 O a difference of opinion
disappoint v 19 4 O fail to satisfy hopes/expectations
disappointed j 19 4 O unhappy at not seeing hopes come
true
disappointing j 19 4 O causing to be unhappy at not seeing
hopes come true
disaster n 24 2 O calamity
discard v 24 2 O throwaway
discharge n 21 4 O act of discharging
discharge v 21 4 O release; fire a gun
discipline n 17 3 O control gained as a result of
physical/mental training
discipline v 17 3 O to train a person's mind/body to
produce obedience and self-control
disciplined j 17 3 O self-controlled in body and mind
discount n 13 3 O reduction in price
discount v 13 3 O to reduce the price
discover v 21 4 O find/learn something
discrepancy n 27 1 O inconsistency
discuss v 12 2 O to talk about something from several
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discussion n 12 2 O a talk about something with another


person or other people
disease n 24 4 O sickness
diseased j 29 4 O having a serious sickness
dish n 05 4 O flat, round, or oval container for
holding or serving food
dish n 11 4 O a particular kind of food
dishonest j 17 1 O not honest
dishwasher n 17 2 R a machine that washes dishes
disk n 29 4 O round, flat object
dislike v 16 3 O opposite of like
dismiss v 24 4 O cause or allow to leave
dismissal n 24 4 O act of allowing to leave
dismount v 28 2 O to get or take down from
dispensary n 02 2 O a place where medical care and
medication is given out
dispense v 10 1 R to give out; to distribute
displace v 25 2 O to move from
display n 17 3 O an exhibit; something that is shown
display v 17 3 O to exhibit; to show
dispose (of) v 26 1 O to get rid of
disregard v 27 1 O to ignore
dissatisfied j 11 3 O displeased; not satisfied
dissolve v 24 3 O cause to pass into solution
distance n 13 4 O the amount of space between 2
points
distinct j 29 3 O clear; separate
distinguish v 29 3 O to recognize differences
distinguished j 27 2 O famous, important
distort v 28 4 O to pull or twist out of shape
distract v 29 2 O to draw attention from
distribute v 23 3 O give out/scatter
district n 17 2 O division/region of a city or country
disturb v 25 4 O to bother
disturbed j 25 4 O annoyed
disturbing j 25 4 O unsettling
dive/dove or dived/dived v 24 2 O move downward; enter water
headfirst; submerge
divide (into) v 07 2 O to separate into parts
divided by e 07 2 O to find out the number of times one
number contains or is in another
number
divorce n 19 1 O ending of a marriage
divorce v 19 1 O end a marriage
dizzy j 15 4 O feeling unsteady, faint

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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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open top
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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emergency n 11 1 O unexpected and dangerous


happening which needs immediate
action
emission n 25 1 O the act of giving out
emit v 25 1 O to give out
emphasis n 26 2 O stress
emphasize v 26 2 O to stress
employ v 18 3 O to use a person as a paid worker
employee n 18 3 O a person who is employed
employer n 18 3 O a person who pays people to work
employment n 18 3 O the state of being employed; work
empty j 09 4 O having nothing/nobody in it
enable v 22 3 O make able
encircle v 28 4 O to surround
enclose v 28 4 O to close in all around
encounter v 26 3 O to meet
encourage v 29 3 O to give hope, courage, confidence,
support
end n 09 4 O conclusion; the point where
something stops
end table n 07 4 O small table usually next to a sofa
end up v 19 1 O finish in a certain place/way
end/ended v 04 1 O to finish; to stop
endanger v 25 1 O to risk
endorse v 23 3 O write name; support
endure v 25 3 O to bear
enemy n 20 2 O person, etc., hostile to another
energy n 16 1 O full of life, action, strength
energy n 17 4 O the power which does work and
drives machines; electrical energy
enforce v 21 3 O compel observance of
engage v 20 2 O enter into conflict; mesh together
engine n 11 3 O machinery which changes electric
power to movement
engineer n 18 1 O person who plans/understands the
making of machines, roads, etc.
engineering n 18 1 O science and profession of an
engineer
England n 03 3 O country located in the southern part
of Great Britain
English n 03 2 O language spoken in the U.S., U.K.,
and around the world
enjoy v 09 3 O to get pleasure or happiness from
enlarge v 12 3 O to make larger
enlist v 14 1 O to enter the armed forces
enlisted j 03 4 O military person below the officer

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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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exit n 22 2 O place for leaving


expand v 23 1 O become larger
expect (to) v 12 1 O to think something will happen; to
hope
expel v 25 1 O to force out
expensive j 08 3 O costing a lot of money
experience n 16 4 O knowledge gained by direct
observation and participation
experiment n 27 l O a scientific test
expert j 23 4 O skilled; knowledgeable
expert n 23 4 O highly skilled person
explain v 07 2 O to give the meaning of something; to
make clear
explanation n 07 2 O something that explains/makes
clear
explode v 22 4 O burst violently
explosive n 27 3 O a substance that explodes or causes
an explosion
export v 26 4 O to sell items to another nation
expose v 23 2 O bring into view; leave unprotected
express v 28 1 O to say; show
extend v 21 4 O reach/stretch/continue in relation
to time and space
extension n 21 4 O continuation; addition
extensive j 24 1 O having wide extent
extent n 28 1 O the degree or limits of something
exterior n 20 3 O outside part of
external j 20 4 O of/on the outside; foreign
extinguish v 27 4 O to put out
extra j 10 3 O additional
extreme j 22 4 O excessive
extremely a 14 2 O very
eye n 05 1 O the sense organ for sight
eyebrow n 05 1 R hair that grows on the bony arch
over the eyes
eyelash n 05 1 R hair that grows on the edge of the
eyelid
eyelid n 05 1 R the skin that covers the eye and
opens and closes
eyesight n 24 4 O vision
fabric n 13 3 O cloth, material
face n 05 2 O front of the head from chin to hair
face v 09 2 O to turn toward, to turn in the
direction of
facility n 25 3 O establishment
fact n 18 4 O something known to be true

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factor n 29 3 O an element contributing to a result


factory n 08 3 O a building where things are made,
usually by machine
Fahrenheit (F) n 08 1 O a scale of temperature
fail (to) v 11 2 O to not perform or do; does not
produce the desired result
failure n 23 4 O lack of success/nonperformance
faint v 22 1 O pass out
fair j 21 3 O not stormy; just
fairly a 17 2 O for the most part; rather, moderately
faith n 24 4 O belief; trust/confidence
fall n 04 4 O the cool season between summer
and winter; autumn
fall asleep e 04 3 O to go into a state of sleep
fall in v 15 1 O line up in formation
fall/fell (down) v 08 1 O to lose your balance, especially
suddenly
fall/fell/fallen apart v 25 3 O to disintegrate
fall/fell/fallen behind v 26 1 O to be overdue in work
false j 04 2 O not true
familiar j 22 2 O closely acquainted
family n 02 1 O a group of people related by blood or
marriage especially parent and child
famous j 10 4 O very well known
fan n 07 4 O a cooling device, especially electric
far a 10 4 O a long way; not near
far j 10 4 O distant, a long way off; lengthy
fare n 14 4 O price of a trip (by plane, bus, taxi)
farm n 14 2 O land where crops/animals are raised
farmer n 14 2 O a person who manages a farm
farther/further a 12 4 O more far; comparative of far; more
farthest/furthest a 13 1 O most far; superlative of far
fast a 07 1 O rapidly; quickly
fast a 09 3 O quickly
fasten v 09 2 O to attach; to make secure
fat j 13 4 O having too much fat; not thin
fatal j 19 2 O resulting in death; disastrous
father n 02 l O a male parent
faucet n 07 4 O device for controlling the flow of
water
fault n 09 2 O defect; mistake
favor n 22 1 O helpful act
favorable j 18 2 O advantageous, pleasing; approving
favorably a 18 2 O pleasingly; approvingly
favorite j 10 1 O being liked better than another
person/thing

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fear n 24 2 O feeling of danger


fear v 24 2 O be afraid of
feasible j 30 3 O capable of being done
feature n 22 2 O prominent part
February/Feb. n 03 3 O 2nd month of year; ab
feel like e 20 1 O would like to
feel/felt lv 09 1 O to experience by touching or
being/seeming to be
feel/felt v 11 4 O to think
feelings n 09 3 O emotions; sensations of love, hate,
etc.
female n 19 1 O one of the sexes
fence n 07 3 O a wire or wooden wall used to divide
two areas of land
fertile j 24 3 O fruitful
fever n 11 l O a high temperature (caused by
illness)
few j 19 2 O absence of almost all quantity
field n 12 2 O job area; a branch of knowledge
field n 13 1 O open farm land; an open area for
outdoor sports
fifteen j 01 1 O 15
fifteenth j 05 2 O 15th
fifth j 05 1 O 5th
fifty j 01 2 O 50
fight/fought/fought v 16 3 O to use violence around others
fight/fought/fought off v 28 3 O to defend against; to fight to keep
away, push back, or avoid
figure n 30 l O an amount/number; form
figure out v 16 4 O to understand by
file v 29 4 O to arrange in order
fill v 21 3 O order the use of
fill (up) v 09 4 O to make/become completely full
fill out v 09 1 O to complete (a form) thinking
filling n 25 3 O a substance used to fill something
film n 06 4 O a roll of substance used to take
pictures
filter n 20 4 O device through which liquid/air is
cleaned/strained
filter v 20 4 O pass through a filter; remove with a
filter
final j 06 4 O last; coming at the end
finally a 10 1 O at last
find one's way e 28 4 O to regain direction
find out/found out v 10 1 O to learn about something; to
discover a fact that was hidden
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find/found v 08 3 O to discover by looking for


fine n 09 2 O money paid as punishment
fine j 22 3 O not coarse
Fine, thanks. e 01 l O a polite response to a question of
health, comfort
finger n 05 1 O one of the movable parts of the hand
which has joints
fingernail n 05 1 R the flat hard piece that covers the
fronts of the fingers
finish v 06 3 O to bring/come to an end; to
complete
fire n 12 3 O something burning; light/heat from
combustion
fire v 18 3 O to dismiss from a job; shoot
firearm n 22 4 O weapon
fireplace n 12 3 O an opening in the wall with a
chimney (for building a fire)
firing pin n 22 4 O pointed object which strikes the
cartridge causing the bullet to be
fired
firing range n 15 1 R a place for shooting practice
firm j 23 2 O steady; solid
first a 05 3 O before all others
first – twelfth j 05 1 O 1st - 12th
first aid n 23 2 O initial treatment
first lieutenant n 04 2 R Army, AF, MC officer (0-2); 1Lt
first of all e 23 2 O the first thing
first sergeant (1Sgt) n 17 3 R Army, MC NCO (E-8)
first-class j 28 1 O best quality and/or costliest
fish n 02 3 O flesh of water creatures
fish n 12 4 O creature that lives in water and
swims
fish v 12 4 O to try to catch fish
fishing rod n 12 4 R a pole for fishing
fit j 16 l O in good physical condition; healthy
fit/fit/fit v 13 3 O to be the right size, shape for
fitness n 16 1 O the state of being healthy and in
good physical condition
five j 01 1 O 5
fix v 09 3 O to repair
fix up v 28 2 O to repair or improve the condition of
fixed j 24 1 O fastened; not movable or changeable
flag n 17 3 O the unique national emblem of a
country
flame n 22 2 O burning fuel
flammable j 22 2 O easy to burn
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flap n 24 2 O a wide flat part of anything that


hangs down
flash v 11 2 O to send out sudden light
flash n 18 2 O sudden light/occurrence; a brief
news report
flash v 18 2 O to appear suddenly; exhibit briefly
flashlight n 27 4 O a small hand light, usually powered
by batteries
flat j 10 3 O smooth, not contoured; deflated
flavor n 29 2 O taste
flaw n 29 1 O a fault, weakness
fleet n 25 2 O a group of ships
flexible j 21 2 O able to bend; adjustable to change
flight n 05 3 O a trip by plane
float v 23 1 O suspend on fluid
flood n 18 2 O an overflowing of water on an area
normally dry
flood v 18 2 O to cause to be covered with water
floor n 07 4 O the surface you stand on when
indoors
floor n 10 2 O level/story
flow n 17 4 O a pouring out; the rate of a smooth
steady movement (fluids/electrons)
flow v 17 4 O to run or spread smoothly
(liquids/electrons)
flower n 07 3 O the beautiful, colored part of a plant
which produces seeds
flu n 15 4 O influenza; grippe
fluctuate v 24 4 O change irregularly
fluent j 24 3 O speaking/writing in an easy manner
fluid n 20 3 O liquid
fly n 11 3 R a small flying insect with two wings
fly/flew v 03 4 O to pilot an aircraft; travel by aircraft
fly/flew/flown v 17 3 O (to cause) to float or flutter in air
focus v 28 4 O to make image clear by adjusting;
center one's mind on a subject
fog n 18 2 O a thick mist which makes it difficult
to see
foggy j 18 2 O full of fog; not clear
fold v 23 3 O turn/bend
folks n 10 4 R relatives; especially parents
follow v 08 1 R to listen to carefully, to understand
clearly
follow v 11 2 O to obey
follow-on j 14 1 R describes consequent military base
and/or training

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fond (of) j 13 2 O having a liking


food n 02 3 O nourishment for bodily growth;
meat, fruit, vegetables, etc.
foot/feet n 05 l O a movable part of the body below the
ankle
foot/feet n 13 3 R measurement
foot/feet (ft.) n 13 4 O linear distance of 12 inches; ab
football n 04 1 O game played with a ball and goal
posts
for p 06 4 R time
for p 10 1 O purpose
for (eat something for...) p 03 1 O as purpose
for (It's time for....) p 02 4 O at the time of
for (time) p 08 l O used to indicate amount/extent/
duration
for a living e 21 3 O as an occupation
for example e 16 4 O for instance
for instance e 24 3 O for example
for lack of p 30 4 O because of not having
for rent e 08 4 O available to be rented
for sale e 13 3 O offered to be sold usually at a
reduced price
for sure e 13 1 R certainly, without a doubt
for the purpose of p 20 4 O in order to
for the sake of p 30 4 O for the good of
forbid/forbade/forbidden v 26 1 O to command not to do something
force n 18 4 O power of wind, water; body strength;
group of people trained for special
purpose
force v 18 4 O to use physical power or influence
on
forecast n 18 2 O prediction
forecast/forecast(ed)/forec v 18 2 O to predict what will happen in the
ast(ed) future
foreign j 14 4 O of a nation or country that is not
one's own
forest n 14 2 O trees/bushes that cover a large area
forget/forgot (to) v 08 2 O to fail to remember
forgive/forgave v 09 4 O to be/say you're no longer angry
about something
fork n 06 2 O an eating utensil
form n 09 1 O document which requests
information
form v 21 2 O take the shape of; make
form n 23 1 O arrangement/shape
formal j 17 3 O ceremonial; following accepted rules

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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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forward
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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gas station n 09 4 O a service/filling station


gate n 05 3 R an entrance
gate n 07 3 O a passage through a fence
gather v 17 3 O to meet in a group; collect
gathering n 17 3 O a meeting
gauge n 09 4 O an instrument for measuring
amount, size, etc.
gear n 20 3 O toothed wheel
Gen ab 04 2 R general
general n 04 2 O military rank (0-7 to 0-10) (AF)
general n 16 2 O military rank (0-7 to 0-10) (A, MC)
general j 19 1 O most common; not specific
generate v 17 4 O to produce
generator n 17 4 O machine that produces electricity
generous j 17 1 O willing to give/share
genuine j 27 2 O real
geography n 27 l O a study of the earth's surface and
shape
get a prescription filled e 15 4 O receive medication from druggist
get dressed e 03 1 O put clothes on
get in contact with e 21 4 O get in communication with
get in shape e 08 2 O to become physically fit
get in touch with e 21 4 O get in communication with
get married e 10 4 O be joined as husband and wife
get one's hands on e 28 2 O to acquire
get the point e 18 3 O to understand the main idea
get-together n 12 3 O an informal meeting
get/got v 05 2 O to obtain, acquire
get/got v 06 2 O to arrive
get/got lv 06 1 O to become; to acquire (a
characteristic)
get/got lv 11 2 O to become
get/got back v 10 1 O to receive
get/got down v 24 4 O to reduce
get/got in v 06 2 O to arrive
get/got off v 06 2 O to leave a vehicle
get/got on v 06 2 O to enter a vehicle
get/got up v 03 1 O to rise from bed; to leave your bed
get/got/gotten v 18 4 O causative
get/got/gotten across v 25 4 O to (cause to) be understood
get/got/gotten ahead v 27 2 O to advance, progress
get/got/gotten along (in) v 19 1 O progress
get/got/gotten along (with) v 19 l O be in agreement
get/got/gotten behind in v 26 1 O to fail to keep up with
get/got/gotten by (with) v 27 2 O to do something with little effort,
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work
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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go/went/gone ahead v 26 1 O to permit to continue


go/went/gone by v 28 1 O to visit; to pass; to follow
go/went/gone on with v 23 4 O continue
go/went/gone out v 17 4 O to stop burning/shining
go/went/gone over v 14 3 O to make short/a short, informal visit
go/went/gone over v 23 3 O review
go/went/gone through v 25 3 O to search; endure
goal n 13 1 O aim/purpose; points scored; place
where points are scored
goggles n 22 3 O protective eye covering
gold j 04 2 R a color
gold n 13 2 O metal
good j 03 4 O having a favorable character;
opposite of bad
Good morning/afternoon e 01 l O an expression of greeting
goods n 29 1 O merchandise
govern v 17 3 O to rule (a country)
government n 17 3 O the people who rule
governor n 26 2 O political head of a state
grade n 06 1 O score
grade n 12 2 R level in school
grade n 14 1 R rank
gradual j 16 1 O occurring in small stages
gradually a 16 1 O slowly
graduate v 05 3 O to complete school or a course
graduate n 18 1 O person who has graduated
graduation n 05 3 O a ceremony where you receive a
diploma
grandchild/-children n 19 1 O child/ren of one's son/daughter
granddaughter n 19 1 O daughter of one's son/daughter
grandfather n 10 4 O the father of somebody's
father/mother
grandmother n 10 4 O the mother of somebody's
father/mother
grandparent n 10 4 R the mother/father of someone's
parents
grandson n 19 1 O son of one's son/daughter
graph n 29 4 O a type of diagram with intersecting
vertical and horizontal lines
grass n 07 3 O green plants with narrow leaves
growing in meadows or lawns
grateful j 30 1 O thankful or appreciative
gravity n 24 3 O attraction of earth for objects
gray j 17 l O a color
graze v 14 2 O to feed on grass

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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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happy j 02 1 O feeling pleasure and contentment


hard j 07 2 O difficult to do or understand
hard j 09 4 O not soft
hard a 12 4 O with great effort; difficult
hardly a 21 2 O almost none
hardship n 26 2 O anything causing suffering
habit n 21 1 O custom; usual way of doing
had better m 16 1 O should, ought to
hail n 18 2 O frozen rain
hail v 18 2 O to shower hail
hair n 05 2 O threadlike growth on the head, body
haircut n 05 2 O having your hair cut/styled
half j 05 4 O either of two equal parts; 50%
half dollar n 01 3 O coin equal to 50 cents
half past (hour) e 08 4 O 30 minutes after
half/halves n 07 2 O either of two equal parts of
something
ham n 05 4 R a type of pork
hamburger n 03 2 O a cooked beef sandwich
hammer n 22 3 O tool for driving/striking nails
hand n 05 1 O the movable part at the end of the
arm, including the fingers
hand in v 19 4 O submit
hand out v 10 3 R to pass out
handicap n 26 2 O disadvantage; physical distortion
handle n 05 3 R part of an object especially made for
holding/opening it
handle n 16 4 O part of an object especially made for
holding/opening it
handle v 16 4 O to operate; manage; respond to
control
handsome j 17 1 O good looking
hang/hung (up) v 09 4 O to put on a hook or hanger
hang/hung up v 08 3 O end a phone conversation
hardworking j 17 1 O industrious
harvest n 14 2 O a season's crop; the gathering of a
crop
harvest v 14 2 O to gather a crop
has v 03 2 O 3rd person singular, present tense
to have
hat n 04 3 O cap with complete brim
hate v 16 3 O to dislike very strongly
have v 03 2 O to hold/own/possess
have (food) for (meal) e 03 2 O to eat/drink something
have a good time e 08 2 O enjoy oneself

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have a look at e 20 3 O examine


have fun e 08 2 O have a good time
have got v 15 2 O to have
have got to m 16 2 O obligation; must
have in mind e 28 1 O to be thinking of
have over v 15 2 O to invite someone to your home for a
visit or meal
have to m 05 4 O must; obligation
Have you met e 10 2 O Have you been introduced?
(noun/pronoun/proper
noun)
have/had/had v 18 4 O causative
hazard n 18 2 O danger
hazardous j 18 2 O dangerous
he r 01 3 O man, boy, male
he's t 01 3 O he + is
head n 05 1 O part of body which contains the
eyes, ears, nose, mouth, the brain,
etc.
head n 18 3 O leader/ruler
headache n 11 1 O pain in the head
headphone n 04 4 O used to listen to tapes privately
headset n 04 4 O same as headphone
health n 16 1 O the state of being well and without
disease
healthy j 08 2 O in good health
hear v 03 2 O to receive and understand sounds
by using the ears
heart n 17 3 O the organ which controls blood flow
heat n 12 1 O hotness
heat v 12 3 O to become warm/hot
heating n 17 2 R system to warm a building
heavy j 07 2 O having great weight
heavy traffic e 09 2 O a lot of cars on the road
heel n 05 1 R the back part of the foot
height n 13 4 O distance from top to bottom; altitude
helicopter n 06 2 O aircraft with horizontally mounted
blades
Hello e 01 1 O informal greeting
helmet n 19 4 O protective head covering
help v 04 4 O to do something for someone; to aid
help n 06 3 O assistance; aid
help yourself e 15 2 O serve yourself
helpful j 19 4 O willing help; useful
helpless j 19 4 O unable to look after oneself or act

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without help
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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apartment
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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humor n 16 3 O comical quality; expression/


appreciation of what's funny
humorous j 16 3 O funny
hungry j 02 3 R needing nourishment
hungry j 03 1 O have a desire for food
hunt v 12 4 O to pursue animals/birds for food or
sport; search for
hurricane n 18 4 O storm with high wind/rain
hurry (up) v 10 3 O move fast
hurt (someone's) feelings e 09 3 O to offend somebody
hurt/hurt v 05 1 O to feel pain
hurt/hurt v 09 3 O to cause pain, injury, distress
husband n 02 4 O the man to whom a woman is
married
hydraulic j 20 3 O operated by movement/force of
liquids
hydrogen n 23 1 O gaseous element
I r 01 2 O pronoun for person writing,
speaking, etc.; me
I don't know. e 03 2 O the answer is unknown
I'd like you to meet e 10 2 O I'd like you to know (somebody),
(noun/pronoun) used with introductions
I'm t 01 2 O I + am
I.D. card n 04 2 O identification card
ice n 08 1 O water frozen solid by cold
ice cream n 05 4 O a sweet frozen dessert made of
milk/cream
idea n 12 3 O plan; opinion
ideal j 26 1 O perfect
identical j 26 4 O the same
identification n 04 2 R something that proves who you are
identification n 06 3 O evidence of identity
identify v 22 4 O verify or recognize
idle j 26 4 O inactive
if c 12 l O in case that; on condition that;
whether
if c 17 1 O whenever
if not e 25 1 O or else
If you ask me, ... e 11 4 O In my opinion
ignite v 20 3 R set fire to/catch fire
ignite v 22 4 O begin burning
ignition n 20 3 O starting system
ignore v 24 2 O pay no attention to
il- af 22 4 O negative/opposite
ill j 15 4 O sick

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illegal j 21 3 O against the law


im- af 22 4 O negative/opposite
image n 28 4 O a copy or likeness of person or thing
imagine v 13 1 O to think
imitate v 27 2 O copy in actions, manner
immediate j 23 4 O just then
immediately a 09 1 O at once
impact n 27 3 O force of contact
implement v 29 3 O to carry out, put into practice or
effect
imply v 26 1 O to indicate indirectly
impo1ite j 11 4 O not polite; rude
impolitely a 11 4 O rudely
import v 26 4 O to bring items in
important j 08 2 O has much significance/value
impossible j 16 1 O not possible
impression n 25 4 O effect on the mind
improve v 23 4 O make better
in p 01 4 O location
in p 03 1 O during a time period
in p 03 3 O within a time limit
in p 05 3 O use after (no more than)
in a 11 1 O to the inside; to/at a certain place
in (full) bloom e 14 2 R abundant in blossoms
in (good) shape e 08 2 O in good physical condition
in (the Army, Navy, etc.) p 03 4 O a part of; included in military service
in a hurry e 10 3 O without delay
in a rush e 19 4 O hurrying
in a way e 25 3 O in a way of speaking; partly
in accordance with p 27 3 O as stated by; in agreement
in addition a 19 1 O also
in addition to a 15 3 O as well as
in addition to j 15 3 O different; in addition
in advance e 11 2 O ahead of time
in all e 27 2 O altogether; everything considered
in back of a 09 2 O behind
in case c 27 4 O if it happens that
in case of p 27 4 O if it happens that
in charge (of) e 24 4 O to have the care/control of
in common e 27 2 O shared together; equally with or by
all
in comparison e 27 2 O the act of comparing with
in conclusion e 27 2 O as the last thing, finally
in connection with p 29 2 O relating to

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in connection with p 30 4 O in relation to


in essence e 30 3 O basically or fundamentally
in exchange for e 26 4 O in return for
in fact e 11 4 O really
in front of a 09 2 O toward/outside front of
in general e 21 3 O usually
in line e 06 3 O in a row; to be in an organized
succession of people
in my opinion e 09 3 O I think/believe
in opposition to p 30 3 O against or opposing
in order e 19 2 O properly arranged; neat
in order to p 20 4 O with the purpose of
in place of p 19 2 O instead of
in place of e 26 1 O as a substitute for
in regard to e 26 1 O concerning
in search of p 30 2 O looking for
in short e 27 2 O put it into a few words; briefly
in spite of p 25 3 O taking no notice of
in spite of it all e 25 4 O although
in spite of the fact that e 25 4 O although something is true
in that case e 21 1 O conditional adverbial phrase
in the back of p 18 4 O in the rear part of
in the course of p 28 3 O during
in the event (that) c 27 4 O if it should happen that
in the event of p 27 3 O in case of
in the face of p 28 3 O up against; in the presence of;
despite the opposition of; in spite of
in the first (second, third, e 28 2 O first, (second, place third...)
etc.)
in the front of p 18 4 O in the front part of
in the meantime e 23 3 O during this time
in the open e 12 4 O outdoors
in the same manner e 25 1 O similarly
in the same way e 25 1 O similarly
in working order e 30 2 O in good condition
in- af 22 4 O negative/opposite
in-law n 19 1 O relation by marriage
in. ab 13 3 R inch/inches
in/on behalf of p 27 1 O for
incapable j 16 4 O not able
inch/inches n 11 1 R measure of length/one twelfth of a
foot
inch/inches n 13 3 O measurement of length
include v 17 2 O to contain in addition to other parts

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including p 17 2 O having as a part


income n 26 1 O money earned
incomplete j 19 1 O lacking something
incorporate v 29 3 O to unite together, include
increase v 13 3 O to become larger in amount, size,
number, etc.
indefinite j 18 3 O not clear/not fixed, especially as to
time
indefinitely a 18 3 O for a period of time without a fixed
end
indent v 04 3 R to put a space at the beginning of a
paragraph
independent j 27 2 O not dependent on others
indicate v 17 3 O to show
individual n 25 4 O one person
indoors a 12 4 O inside a building
industrial j 25 1 O pertinent to industry
industry n 21 1 O business; manufacture
ineligible j 18 1 O not qualified
infantry n 23 4 O foot soldiers
infect v 23 2 O put disease into body
inferior j 27 1 O not as good as
inflate v 10 3 O to fill with air or gas
inflexible j 21 2 O unable to bend; not able to change
influence n 21 4 O effect
influence v 21 4 O have an effect on
inform v 21 4 O tell; give info to
informal j 17 3 O not formal
information n 09 1 O facts; news/knowledge
ingredient n 20 1 O one of the parts of a mixture
inhale v 23 1 O draw air into lungs, breathe
initial j 23 2 O first
inject v 24 4 O push into
injure v 15 4 O to hurt
injury n 15 4 O wound; broken bones
inner j 22 4 O inside
innocent j 21 3 O not guilty
input n 28 3 O that which is put in; power, energy,
or information that is supplied
inquire (about) v 19 1 O ask for information
insect n 22 1 O six-legged invertebrate
insert v 10 1 O to put something into something
else
inside a 02 2 O indoors; in a building
inside p 15 2 O in/within

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insignia n 14 1 O emblem(s) of rank


insist (on) v 19 2 O declare firmly; order something to
happen
inspect v 23 4 O search thoroughly
install v 16 4 O to set (an apparatus) up, ready for
use
installation n 16 2 O military base/post
installation n 16 4 O act of installing
instant n 26 l O a small amount of time
instantaneous j 27 3 O completed in an instant; immediate
instantly a 26 1 O at once
instead a 12 2 O in place of that
instead of p 12 2 O in place of; rather than
instruct v 15 1 O to teach; direct; guide
instruction n 15 1 O process of being taught
instructions n 05 3 R directions which tell how to do
something
instructions n 12 4 O directions which tell how to do
something
instructor n 11 2 O teacher
instrument n 16 4 O object played to give musical sounds
instrument n 24 2 O tool or device
insulate v 17 4 O to cover or wrap to prevent escape of
electricity, heat, sound
insulated j 17 4 O covered to prevent escape of
electricity, heat, sound
insulation n 17 4 O something that protects/covers
insulator n 17 4 O material used to prevent undesired
flow of electricity
insurance n 09 2 O a contract giving protection against
loss
intake j 30 2 O relating to taking something in
integrity n 29 3 O strict honesty, honor, principle
intelligent j 16 4 O having power of reasoning; smart
intend (to) v 11 4 O to plan to
intense j 29 4 O strong or extreme
intention n 27 2 O a purpose, plan
interest v 22 4 O attract attention of
interested j 12 3 O showing/having interest
interesting j 08 2 O arousing or holding one's attention
interfere v 23 4 O hinder
interior n 20 3 O inside part of
intermediate j 23 4 O middle
internal j 20 4 O of/in the inside
international j 17 3 O concerning more than one nation

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interpret v 21 3 O explain; translate


interrupt v 22 1 O cause break in activity; cut in on a
conversation
intersect v 23 3 O cross
intersection n 11 2 O place where two or more roads cross
interval n 27 3 O a period of time, between
intestinal j 24 4 O of the intestines
intestine n 24 4 O guts
into p 07 2 O to the inside of; to the
condition/form of
into p 13 2 O to the inside of
introduce v 10 2 O to make known by name for the first
time to each other
introduction n 10 2 O an occasion of telling people each
other's names
invent v 25 1 O to plan or make for first time
inventory n 29 l O a list of goods, property
invert v 30 2 O to turn upside down
investigate v 23 2 O search/inquire into
invisible j 18 2 O that can't be seen; hidden
invitation n 15 2 O message used to invite
invite v 15 2 O to ask to go/come somewhere
invite over v 30 1 O to ask to visit
involve (in) v 25 1 O include as part; be interested in
ir- af 22 4 O negative/opposite
iron n 13 2 O a kind of metal used in making steel
iron n 15 1 O electric device used to make clothes
smooth with heat
iron v 15 1 O to make smooth with an iron
irregular j 13 3 O unusual; not even or uniform
irresponsible j 17 1 O not responsible; lacking a sense of
duty
irritate v 25 4 O to disturb; make sore
irritated j 25 4 O angry; sore
irritating j 25 4 O annoying
is/was v 01 1 O to be/exist (used with he, she, it)
island n 23 3 O land surrounded by water
isn't t 01 3 O is + not
isolate v 27 1 O separate
issue v 28 3 O to give out; to distribute publicly or
officially
it r 01 1 O that thing, group, idea, etc. already
mentioned
it r 10 4 O impersonal
it r 16 1 O anticipatory

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It belongs to (....) e 02 2 O It's the property of....


It takes...to.... e 10 4 O It needs...to
it's t 01 1 O it + is
It's (10) o'clock. e 01 4 O expression for telling time (used
with hour only)
It's (10:30). e 01 4 O used when telling time (used with
hour and minutes)
It's 2210 hours. e 04 2 O It's ten after ten p.m. It's 10:10 p.m.
It's a pleasure to e 10 2 O It's a joy to know you/meet you.
It's a shame that e 30 4 O It's too bad that.
It/This is called e 07 1 O The name of it is....
item n 13 3 O an article, unit, separate thing
ITO ab 15 3 R invitational travel orders
its j 08 2 O possessive
itself r 15 4 O reflexive form of it
jack n 10 3 O a tool for lifting a car
jack up v 10 3 O to lift
jacket n 04 3 O short coat
January/Jan. n 03 3 O 1st month of year; ab
jar n 20 1 O glass container
jeans n 13 3 R kind of pants
jet n 06 2 O plane
jewelry n 13 2 O decoration worn on clothes/body
job n 07 1 O profession; occupation
jog v 16 1 O to run at a slow pace
join v 13 1 R to become a member of
join v 15 1 O to become a member of
join v 22 3 O fasten
joint j 30 3 O shared by or common to two or
more
judge n 21 3 O public official; one who judges
judge v 21 3 O form an opinion about; believe
judgment n 17 1 R an opinion
judicial j 21 3 O of judges, courts, etc.
juice n 02 3 O liquid drink
July/Jul. n 03 3 O 7th month of year; ab
jump n 13 4 O a distance jumped
jump v 13 4 O to leap; move or rise suddenly
June/Jun. n 03 3 O 6th month of year; ab
junior j 16 2 O lower status
junk n 28 1 O useless articles, poor quality
jury n 21 3 O group of people who decide
just a 02 3 R only
just a 08 3 O only

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just a 12 2 O a short time ago


just j 21 3 O fair
just a minute e 08 3 O wait a minute
just as (when/as) c 14 4 O while, when
just in time e 28 1 O at the last possible time or moment
just the same e 30 1 O anyway
justice n 21 3 O fairness
keep v 07 4 O to store
keep lv 10 3 O to remain
keep track of e 24 2 O keep informed
keep/kept v 09 2 O to continue/maintain in
action/conduct
keep/kept/kept an eye on e 30 1 O to watch carefully
keep/kept/kept away v 30 2 O avoid
(from)
keep/kept/kept up with v 21 1 O maintain pace; remain informed
ketchup n 15 2 R thick tomato sauce (catsup)
key n 05 3 R a device used for locking/unlocking
doors, engines, etc.
key n 10 3 O unlocking device
key in v 16 4 O to input (to a computer) by means of
a keyboard
keyboard n 16 4 O row of keys on a machine or musical
instrument
kg. ab 05 4 R kilogram = 1000 grams
kick v 13 1 O to hit with foot
kid n 30 l O a child
kidney n 29 4 O an organ in the body which
separates liquid waste from the
blood
kill v 12 4 R to cause the death of
kill v 19 2 O cause to die
kilo/kilogram n 05 4 R equals 1,000 grams (approx. 2.2 lbs)
kilometer n 08 1 R 1,000 meters (approx. .6 mile)
kilometer n 13 4 O measurement of length
kind j 16 3 O helpful
kind [kind(s) of] n 08 3 O type [type(s) of]
king n 30 4 O a male ruler
kit n 27 3 O a set of tools or instruments
kitchen n 07 4 O place/room for cooking/food
preparation
km. ab 13 4 R kilometer
knee n 05 1 R the middle joint of the leg
knife/knives n 06 2 O utensil used for cutting food
knob n 05 3 R control button on a radio, TV, etc.

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knob n 10 1 O small, round handle


knot n 13 1 R fastening formed by tying
know v 03 2 O to recognize/distinguish
knowledge n 19 1 O that what is known/understanding
lab n 01 1 O room for listening to/speaking
language
label n 20 1 O paper/cloth attached to something
as identification
laboratory n 15 4 O room for scientific work/research
lack v 19 4 O not having enough of
lack (of) n 19 4 O absence of
ladies' room n 09 4 O restroom
lady n 09 4 O woman/female
lake n 06 4 O large body of water
lamb n 02 3 O meat from sheep
lamp n 07 4 O light producing device
lance corporal (MC) n 14 1 R Marine Corps enlisted (E-3)
land n 07 3 O solid part of earth's surface;
ground/soil
land v 08 1 O to come to earth
landmark n 26 4 O an object used as a guide
lane n 11 2 O part of road
language n 03 2 O human speech
lap n 16 1 O one circuit around track/across pool
large j 05 1 O big
last j 03 3 O most recent
last j 05 1 O final
last a 05 1 R at the end; conclusively
last a 10 1 O at the end; conclusively
last v 12 1 O to remain in use/existence; endure;
be enough
last/lastly a 10 1 O after everything else; in the end
late a 03 1 O toward the end of a period
late j 03 1 O coming after the usual/expected
time
later a 06 2 O at a future time
latitude n 27 1 O parallels measured north or south
from equator
latter j 22 2 O second of two
laugh (at) v 11 4 O to make sounds with voice showing
happiness
launch v 25 2 O to begin something; fire
laundry n 09 4 O dirty clothes
law n 09 2 O all/any rules made by government
lawyer n 21 3 R attorney

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lay/laid (down) v 07 4 O to put/place


layer n 23 1 O single thickness of matter
lazy j 19 4 O avoiding work/activity
lb. ab 05 4 R pound of weight
lead/led/led v 18 1 O to direct/guide; to be ahead; live
leader n 18 1 O person who directs/guides; the head
leader
leadership n 18 1 O capability/ability to lead;
position/office of leadership
leaf/leaves n 07 3 O flat, thin, green part(s) of plants
leak n 11 3 O opening allowing escape of
something
leak v 11 3 O to permit something to escape
through a hole; to escape
leaky j 11 3 O allowing water/liquid/ gas to leak
out
lean v 26 4 O rest oneself on/against something;
bend
learn v 03 2 O to get knowledge by studying
learn a lesson e 19 4 O learn from experience
lease n 17 2 O written agreement to rent
house/land
lease v 17 2 O to give/take the use of
least j 08 3 O superlative of less
least r 20 4 O smallest amount
leather n 13 2 O animal skin
leave v 03 2 O to depart
leave v 12 3 R to allow to remain
leave n 13 2 O permission to be absent from duty
leave a message e 08 4 O give information
leave a tip e 06 2 O give a gift of money for a service
leave/left v 06 2 O to allow to remain
leave/left/left v 15 3 O to fail to include or take along
leave/left/left out v 28 2 O to omit
lecture n 27 2 O a talk to a group
left a 09 2 O opposite right
left j 05 l O on or belonging to the left side of
body
leg n 05 1 O limb above the foot used for walking
and supporting the body
legal j 21 3 O within the law
legislature n 26 2 O a lawmaking group
leisure n 27 2 O free time
lemon n 09 1 R a fruit; flavor
lend a hand e 16 4 O help

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lend/lent v 09 3 O to let another use/have it


temporarily
length n 13 3 R distance from end to end; extent of
time
length n 13 4 O linear measurement
lenient j 19 4 O not harsh; merciful
lens n 22 2 O optical glass
less j 13 3 O smaller amount
less/least j 08 3 O to a smaller degree (than)/to the
smallest amount
lesson n 03 1 O exercise for a student to learn
Let me introduce e 10 2 O allow me to introduce
let's t 02 1 O let + us, suggestion
let/let v 10 2 O to give permission, allow
letter n 01 1 O symbol of the alphabet
letter n 06 3 O mail
lettuce n 05 4 R a green vegetable used in salads
level j 23 4 O horizontal; even
level n 23 4 O position/height
lever n 20 3 R bar used to apply pressure
library n 02 2 O building where books are kept for
public use
license n 06 3 O driver's license
lie n 09 3 O falsehood
lie/lay down v 15 4 O to recline
lie/lied v 09 3 O to tell a falsehood
lieutenant n 04 2 O low ranking officer (0-1, 0-2 Army,
Air Force, USMC)
lieutenant (0-3) n 14 1 O Navy officer (0-3)
lieutenant colonel n 04 2 R 0-5 Army, Marine Corps, Air Force
Officer
lieutenant commander n 14 1 R Navy officer (0-4)
lieutenant general (09) n 16 2 R high ranking officer (Army, AF,
USMC)
lieutenant junior grade n 14 1 R Navy officer (0-2)
life/lives n 15 3 O time/act of living
lift v 10 1 O to raise
light j 07 2 O not heavy
light a 09 2 O with little weight
light j 09 2 O not dark
light n 09 2 O electric lamp
light bulb n 28 2 O an electric device that emits light
light/lit v 14 2 O to ignite a match, etc.
lightning n 18 2 O flash of light
like p 07 1 O of the same kind as

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like p 12 1 O almost the same as; show same


qualities
like (to) v 04 1 O to enjoy
likely a 18 2 O probably
likely j 18 2 O probable
likewise a 16 3 O in the same way
limb n 05 1 R an arm or leg
limit n 26 4 O a boundary
limit v 26 4 O to set a boundary
limited j 28 1 O restricted; confined
line n 07 l O a thin mark
line n 12 4 R string/cord, etc.
line (phone) n 08 3 R wire for phone
line up v 28 2 O to get in line; to align
link n 30 l O a connection
lip n 05 1 R part of the mouth
liquefy v 24 1 O make or become a liquid
liquid n 20 3 O fluid
list n 20 1 O series of items in order
list v 20 1 O make a list of
listen (to) v 01 1 O to give attention in hearing
little j 07 1 O small
little j 19 2 O absence of almost all quantity
little by little e 16 1 O gradually
live on v 26 3 O to survive
live wire e 17 4 O wire with electricity flowing through
it
live/lived v 04 1 O to have your home in a particular
place
living room n 07 4 O room in a home with furniture for
socializing
load v 06 4 O to put (film) into (camera)
local (call) j 08 3 O a call for which there is no
additional cost
locate v 14 2 O to learn position of; find position
location n 14 2 O place/position
Locator n 02 2 O place on military base which locates
personnel on base
lock n 05 3 O an apparatus used to close and
fasten something with a key lock
London n 03 4 R capital city of England
long a 04 1 O covering a certain time
long j 05 1 O measuring a large amount in length
long j 06 4 O duration
long distance (call) j 08 3 O a call for which there is an
additional cost
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longitude n 27 1 O distance measured east or west from


equator
look lv 09 1 O to seem; appear
look (at) v 01 1 O to observe; direct eyes to
look after v 16 1 R to take care of
look after v 18 4 O to take care of somebody/something
look down on v 27 1 O to disapprove of or have a low
opinion of
look for v 08 4 O to search
look forward to v 14 3 O to anticipate
look in on v 23 3 O make a brief visit to
look into v 24 3 O investigate
look out (for) v 18 2 O to take care/be careful of
look over v 20 3 O examine
look up v 03 3 O to find in a book
look up to v 27 1 O to respect
loose j 10 3 O not restrained
loosen v 10 3 O to make less tight; to untighten
Los Angeles n 04 1 R U.S. city in southwest California
lose one's temper e 19 4 O become angry
lose track of e 24 2 O not keep informed
lose/lost v 09 1 O to fail to keep; can't find
lose/lost/lost v 13 1 O to fail to win
lost j 11 2 O unable to find one's way
lots of j 05 2 O many, much
lottery n 14 4 R gambling game for prizes or money
with numbered tickets
loud j 11 4 O strongly audible; noisy
loudly a 11 4 O strongly audible; noisy
love n 11 4 O a strong feeling of fondness for a
person
love v 11 4 O to have strong feelings for; to care
for
low j 07 3 O opposite high
low a 12 4 O in/to a low position, point, degree
lower v 10 3 O to be below in position, rank
loyal j 16 2 O faithful
loyalty n 16 2 O the state of being loyal
Lt ab 04 2 R lieutenant (0-1, 0-2)
Lt Col ab 04 2 R lieutenant colonel (0-5)
lubricate v 20 4 O make slippery; apply a lubricant
luck n 14 4 O good/bad happening by chance
lucky j 14 4 O having good fortune
lug n 10 3 R nut; kind of fastener
lunch n 02 3 O a meal in the middle of the day
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luncheon n 15 2 O a formal lunch


lung n 23 1 O organ used in respiration
luxury n 28 1 O enjoyable things usually not
necessary and often provided by
wealth
m ab 13 4 R meter
m.p.h. ab 11 2 R rate of speed – miles per hour
machine n 10 1 O man-made apparatus using power
to do work
magazine n 10 4 O a periodical with
articles/stories/ads/pictures
magazine n 22 4 O a compartment in some firearms to
hold cartridges
magnet n 17 4 R any object (especially iron) which
can draw other objects to it
magnet n 27 4 O something that attracts iron
magnetic j 27 4 O of a magnet
mail n 06 3 O letters, packages transported by
post office
mail v 06 3 O to send by mail
mailman/mailmen n 06 3 R mail delivery person(s)
main j 18 3 O chief/most important
mainly a 18 3 O chief/most important
maintain v 20 2 O keep in a certain state;
defend/support
maintenance n 20 2 O maintaining/being maintained
Maj ab 04 2 R major (0-4)
major n 04 2 O rank 0-4 Army, AF, USMC
major j 22 1 O main/most important
major general (0-8) n 16 2 R high ranking officer (0-8) Army, AF,
USMC
make (phone call) v 08 3 O to call someone on phone
make a mistake e 07 2 O to create/produce an error
make a reservation e 05 3 O to reserve a seat on a plane, train,
etc.
make it e 11 1 O to achieve; to be on time
make sense e 19 3 O be logical
make sure e 22 4 O be certain
make up one's mind e 12 2 O to decide
make/made v 05 4 O to do or construct; equal
make/made v 14 2 O to cause to be
make/made/made up v 27 2 O create; settle differences
make/made/made up for v 30 2 O to substitute for, or compensate for
a mistake or offense
mal- af 28 2 O wrong or bad
male n 19 1 O one of the sexes
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malfunction n 20 4 O instance of malfunctioning


malfunction v 20 4 O fail to function as it should
mall n 10 2 O a shopping center
man-made j 13 2 R produced by people
man/men n 02 1 O fully grown human male(s)
manage v 08 4 O supervise; control behavior of;
oversee
manager n 08 4 O supervisor
mandatory j 17 3 O required
maneuver n 24 2 O movement
maneuver v 24 2 O move
manner n 24 4 O way
manual j 20 3 O made, done, worked by hand
manufacture v 25 1 O to make a product
many j 05 4 O lots of
many r 13 4 O many persons/things
many (How many...?) e 03 3 O quantity/amount
map n 01 4 O a drawing representing countries,
town, rivers, etc.
march v 15 1 O to walk with regular step as in
military formation
March/Mar. n 03 3 O 3rd month of year; ab
Marine Corps n 14 1 O branch of the military
mark v 03 3 O to put a mark/line/dot on
something
mark n 28 2 O a visible impression
marksman/marksmen n 23 4 R one who's proficient with weapons
marksmanship n 23 4 R quality of being a marksman
marriage n 10 4 O state of being married
married j 10 4 O having a husband/wife
marry v 10 4 O to wed/take in marriage
mask n 24 2 O covering to conceal/protect the face
mass n 27 l O a large mount or bulk
master chief petty officer n 17 3 R navy senior NCO (E-9)
(MCPO)
master sergeant (MSgt) n 17 3 R AF NCO (E-7); Army, USMC (E-8 )
master's degree n 12 2 R degree, which requires 2-3 years
beyond bachelor's degree
match n 13 1 O contest/game; device for igniting
match v 13 1 O to be suitable for use with another
mate n 30 l O a companion; spouse; one of a
matched pair
material n 13 2 O substance
math n 07 1 O mathematics
mathematics (singular) n 07 1 O study of numbers, symbols, and

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shapes
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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merchandise n 29 1 O things for sale


mercury n 30 2 O a silver-colored poisonous metal
used in thermometers, batteries,
etc.
mess hall n 02 2 O eating area for military
mess up v 25 4 O to ruin
message n 08 4 O spoken or written information
passed from one person to another
messy j 17 1 O untidy
metal n 13 2 O mineral (gold, copper, etc.)
meter n 13 4 O 100 cm
method n 19 3 O manner of doing
Mexico n 08 1 R country south of U.S.
mi ab 13 4 R mile
microphone n 30 l O a device to convert sound to
electricity
microscope n 14 3 R instrument which magnifies
microwave n 12 3 O device for cooking
middle n 11 1 R center
middle (mid) j 17 l O in or nearly at the center
middle school n 12 2 R grades between elementary/high
school
midnight n 03 1 O 2400 hours
might m 08 3 O possibility
might have m 18 4 O past possibility
mild j 24 4 O not harsh
mile n 08 1 O 5,280 feet; unit of measurement
miles per/an hour (mph) e 11 2 O rate of speed
military n 03 4 R armed forces
military n 04 2 O pertaining to the military
milk n 02 3 O white liquid secreted by mammals
used as food
millimeter n 13 4 O measurement of length
million j 02 4 O l,000,000
mind v 10 3 O to object to
mind n 11 2 R attention
mine r 08 2 O possessive form of I
mine n 24 1 O excavated area where one gets
metals
mine v 24 1 O excavate
mineral n 24 1 O material found in earth
minimize v 28 3 O to reduce to a minimum; to place a
low estimate on; to make something
appear to be of little importance
minimum j 21 1 O smallest/lowest

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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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mop v 15 1 O to wash; clean with mop


morale n 29 3 O the state of mind of a person or
organization especially with regard
to pride and determination to
succeed
more j 07 2 O additional
more r 12 4 O a greater number/amount
more/most a 08 3 O to a greater/greatest degree
moreover a 25 l O in addition/besides
morning n 03 1 O first part of a day up to noon
most j 13 1 O greatest number/amount
most r 20 1 O almost all
mostly a 20 1 O chiefly/for the most part
motel n 09 4 O motor hotel
mother n 02 1 O female parent
motion n 22 3 O movement
motivate v 18 1 O to provide a motive/ incentive
motivated j 18 1 O having motivation
motor n 11 3 O machine that gives motion or power
mount v 28 2 O to get up on; or put onto
mountain n 06 4 O land mass higher than a hill
mouth n 05 1 O opening through which food passes
into the body
move v 05 1 R to change position
movie(s) n 02 3 O a showing of a motion picture
Mr. ab 02 1 O Mister/title of married/unmarried
man
Mrs. ab 02 1 O title of married woman
Ms. ab 02 1 O title of woman whose marital status
is not known
much j 05 4 O more/most
much a 13 3 O intensifier
much r 13 4 O a great amount
much a 14 2 O by a great degree
multiplied by e 07 2 O to find the product by multiplication
multiply/ied v 07 2 O to increase
muscle n 05 1 R body tissue
muscle n 15 4 O elastic body tissue which contracts
and expands to produce movement
muscular j 27 2 O relating to muscles; having a lot of
muscles
museum n 15 3 O artistic/historical/scientific exhibit
building
music n 04 4 O combination of tones to form
expressive compositions

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musical j 16 3 O of, like, or producing music


musical n 16 3 O play/film with music
musician n 16 3 O a person who plays a musical
instrument
must m 04 3 O obligation/necessity
must m 14 3 O deduction
must + not m 04 3 O prohibition
must have m 18 4 O past deduction
mustache n 17 1 O hair grown above the upper lip
mustard n 15 2 R spicy, yellow condiment
my j 01 1 O possessive form of I
My name is e 01 1 O self-introduction
myself r 15 4 O reflexive form of I
nail n 05 1 R finger/toe; flat, hard covering on
end/top of toes/fingers
nail n 22 3 O metal pin to fasten wood
name n 01 1 O word by which a person, thing, or
class is known
name v 18 1 O to give a name to; say the name of;
choose/appoint
name tag n 04 2 O label bearing a name
nap n 16 1 R a short sleep
nap v 16 1 R to sleep briefly especially during the
day
napkin n 06 2 O paper/cloth used while eating to
protect clothes/wipe lips
narrow j 07 1 O not wide; slender
nation n 17 3 O community of people possessing
defined territory and government
national j 17 3 O of, concerning, or belonging to a
nation
natural j 13 2 R not made by people
nature n 29 3 O the qualities and characteristics of a
person, personality
naval j 04 2 O pertaining to the Navy
navigate v 24 2 O plot course
navigator n 25 2 O one who sets a course
Navy n 03 4 O branch of military
near p 06 3 O close to
near a 12 3 O close in place/time
near j 12 3 O close in place/time
neat j 17 1 O showing care in appearance
necessary j 16 1 O that which must be had or obtained;
needed
neck n 05 1 O the part of the body which joins the
head and shoulders
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necklace n 13 2 R an ornamental chain worn around


the neck
necktie n 04 3 O tied band worn around neck, under
collar
need (to) v 05 2 O to have a need for (to)
needle n 24 2 O indicator
needle n 25 3 O a pin-like device
negative j 27 4 O opposite of positive
neglect (to) v 19 1 O give little care to or fail to do
something
neighbor n 10 2 O one who lives near another
neighborhood n 29 2 O a small section of city/town
neither j 16 3 O not one and not the other of two
neither r 16 3 O not one and not the other of two
neither...nor c 18 1 O not either
nephew n 10 4 O the son of one's sister or brother
nerve n 25 3 O tissue of nervous system
nervous j 11 2 O uneasy
network n 29 4 O a group of things connected, such
as roads, computers, persons, etc.
neutral j 20 2 O supporting neither side
never a 03 2 O not ever; at no time
nevertheless a 20 2 O however
new j 03 4 O having been made a short time ago
New York n 04 1 R city in northeast U.S.
news n 10 4 O information reported in a
newspaper/ newscast
newspaper n 10 4 O a daily/weekly publication reporting
news/opinions
next j 03 3 O immediately following
next a 05 1 O the one after this one
next to p 05 3 R close beside
next to p 07 3 O close beside
nice j 06 1 O pleasant, kind, good
Nice to meet you. e 02 1 O rejoinder
nickel n 01 3 O five cents
niece n 10 4 O the daughter of one's brother or
sister
night n 03 1 O period of darkness from sunset to
sunrise
nine j 01 1 O 9
nineteen j 01 1 O 19
nineteenth j 05 2 O 19th
ninety j 01 2 O 90
ninth j 05 1 O 9th

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nitrogen n 23 1 O gaseous element


no a 01 3 O nay; not so
no a 10 1 O not at all
no j 10 1 O not any
no longer a 12 1 O not anymore
no matter what e 26 3 O it is of no importance
no matter where e 26 3 O it is of no importance
no matter who e 26 3 O it is of no importance
no one r 11 2 O no person; nobody
no place a 24 4 O nowhere
no place n 24 4 O nowhere
nobody r 11 2 O no person
noise n 11 3 O unwanted/confused sound
noisy j 11 3 O making a loud noise
nominate v 22 2 O name/propose for a position
non- af 22 4 O negative/opposite
noncommissioned officer n 14 1 R a junior/senior enlisted person (E-4
(NCO) to E-9)
none r 12 1 O not any, no one
nonetheless a 25 3 O nevertheless
noon n 03 1 O 1200 hours
nor c 25 3 O or not
normal j 21 1 O regular/usual
north a 08 1 O to, toward, in the north
north j 08 1 O located toward/at the north
north n 08 1 O direction to the right when facing
sunset
North America n 15 3 R northern continent in western
hemisphere
northeast a 23 3 O to or toward the northeast
northeast j 23 3 O coming from the northeast
northeast n 23 3 O direction between north and east;
area of the country
northwest a 23 3 O to or toward the northwest
northwest j 23 3 O coming from the northwest
northwest n 23 3 O direction between north and west;
area of the country
nose n 05 1 O the facial organ for smelling and
breathing
not a 01 3 O in no manner (expresses negative
statements)
not care for v 09 3 O not to like (something/someone)
not only...but also c 18 1 O not just this, also that
note n 22 2 O short written message
notebook n 01 1 O book of papers for notes

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nothing r 02 3 O not any thing


nothing r 06 2 O not anything; no thing
nothing else e 06 2 O not anything more
nothing much e 02 3 R not much; very little
notice v 15 3 O to observe; pay attention to
notify v 20 2 O tell/inform
November/Nov. n 03 3 O 11th month of year; ab
now a 02 1 R at the present
now a 02 3 O at the present time
now (that) c 18 3 O since; seeing that
nowadays a 21 2 O at the present time
nowhere a 15 2 O not at, to; in any place
nozzle n 30 2 O a device through which liquid is
discharged; used to speed up or
slow down the flow of liquid
nuclear j 25 1 O relating to atomic bomb, power, etc.
numb j 25 3 O having loss of sensation
number n 01 1 O symbol/word which shows how
many
numerous j 27 2 O very many
nurse n 11 1 O person who cares for people in
hospital
nut n 10 1 R food
nut n 10 3 O securing device
nylon n 13 2 O man-made material
o'clock a 01 4 O according to/of the clock
O-1/O-6 n 14 1 R officer
obey v 09 2 O to carry out orders
object n 22 1 O thing that can be seen or touched
object (to) v 19 3 O state by way of objection; express
disapproval
objective j 26 2 O fair
obligation n 21 4 O duty/necessity
observation n 17 1 R action of noticing
observe v 16 2 O to adhere to; celebrate; watch
obsolete j 28 4 O out of date
obstacle n 26 3 O a hindrance
obstruct v 26 3 O to block
obtain v 19 3 O get possession of
obvious j 25 4 O apparent
occasion n 17 3 O special event/ceremony
occasionally a 12 1 O infrequently
occupation n 10 4 O a job
occupied j 28 1 O being used; busy
occupy v 23 1 O take up space
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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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once a 12 4 O one time; some time ago


once c 19 3 O from the moment that/when
once again e 21 1 O again as before
once and for all e 25 4 O for the last time
once in a while e 19 1 O sometimes
once more e 21 1 O one more time
one j 01 1 O being a single thing
one r 05 1 O any person or thing
one after another e 29 l O in succession
one another r 27 4 O to indicate a reciprocal relationship
one-way (ticket/fare) j 05 3 O going in only one direction
one-way j 11 2 O moving/allowing movement in one
direction
onion n 05 4 R a strong smelling/tasting vegetable
only a 05 2 O just
open v 01 1 O to cause/become open
open j 16 1 O not shut
open an account e 09 1 O deposit money for first time in bank
account
opening n 10 l O a hole, a slot
opera n 16 3 R a play with musical text,
accompanied by an orchestra
operate v 10 1 O to run/control
operate v 15 4 O to perform surgery
operation n 15 4 O surgery
operator n 08 3 O a person who works a telephone
switchboard (telephone operator)
opinion n 09 3 O belief not based on certainty
opponent n 30 3 O a person on the opposing side
opportunity n 14 l O a chance
oppose v 26 2 O to be against
opposite a 07 1 O entirely different, exactly contrary
opposite p 23 3 O facing
one another r 27 4 O to indicate a reciprocal relationship
optional j 25 1 O voluntary
or c 02 1 O an alternative/different choice
orange n 02 3 O reddish-yellow citrus fruit
orange j 04 4 O a color, reddish-yellow
orchestra n 16 3 O group of musicians playing together
order n 05 1 R the special way in which things are
arranged
order v 06 2 O to request (food) be supplied
order n 15 3 O a request; a command
order v 15 3 O to request; command
order n 19 2 O arrangement where everything is in
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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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part with v 26 4 O to relinquish


participate (in) v 17 3 O to take part or have a share in an
activity or event
particle n 23 1 O small amount
particular j 22 1 O special; unusual; worthy of notice
party n 09 3 R a social get-together
pass v 11 2 O to reach and move beyond; to
succeed
pass v 30 4 O to approve
pass (out) v 10 3 R to give to someone else
pass away v 29 1 O to die
pass on v 29 2 O to give, convey
pass out v 22 1 O faint
passenger n 14 4 O person riding a bus, train, car, etc.
passport n 09 l O a government document of identity
past j 07 3 O gone by, ended
past n 07 3 O an earlier time
past p 13 2 O gone by and after; beyond
past/after (hour) p 08 4 O after
path n 26 4 O a course to follow
patience n 22 2 O ability to endure
patient n 11 1 O person who is being treated by a
doctor
patient j 22 2 O showing forbearance
patio n 12 3 O open paved area by house
pattern n 30 3 O a design
pay attention to e 19 4 O give thought/consideration to
pay phone n 08 3 O coin-operated public phone
pay/paid v 08 3 O to give (money) to (someone) in
return for goods bought
pay/paid/paid back v 13 2 O to return what is owed
peace n 20 2 O absence of conflict
peak n 21 1 O highest point
pear n 02 3 R greenish-yellow fruit
pedal n 20 3 O lever operated by foot
pedestrian n 11 2 O a person who is walking
pen n 01 1 O device for writing with ink
pencil n 01 1 O device for writing/drawing with
graphite
penetrate v 24 3 O pierce
penicillin n 15 4 R antibiotic; drug
penny n 01 3 O one cent; coin
people n 06 3 O persons of all nations/races;
humans
pepper n 05 2 O hot, ground seasoning

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per p 21 1 O for each


percent (%) a 13 3 O per hundred
percent (%) n 13 3 O one part in a hundred
percentage n 13 3 R a proportion in relation to a whole
perfect j 17 2 O highest possible degree; suitable
perform v 16 3 O to carry out; act
performance n 16 3 O ability to do something; a public
presentation
perhaps a 12 3 O maybe; possibly
period n 04 3 R punctuation mark (.)
period n 27 l O an amount of time
periodic j 27 1 O from time to time
periodically a 29 1 O occasionally; intermittently; at
regular intervals
permanent j 25 1 O lasting forever
permit v 18 3 O to allow
perpendicular j 11 1 R vertical; at right angles
person n 08 3 O human being, especially somebody
unknown or unnamed
person-to-person (call) e 08 3 O operator assisted (call)
personal j 18 3 O private; done/made by a particular
person
personality n 17 1 O quality/characteristics of a person
personally a 18 3 O speaking for oneself
personnel n 14 1 O people employed
perspire v 29 4 O to sweat
persuade v 18 4 O to cause to do by reasoning;
convince
pertain v 26 1 O to have reference to
petroleum n 28 3 O an oily, flammable liquid found
underground: the source of gasoline,
oil, other lubricants, etc.
petty officer (PO) n 14 1 O Navy NCO (E-4 to E-9)
Ph.D. n 12 2 R advanced degree beyond master's
pharmacist n 21 3 O druggist
pharmacy n 15 4 O drugstore; place to buy medicine
phase n 23 4 O stage in a cycle
phone n 05 3 O telephone
photograph v 15 3 O to take a picture/photograph of
photograph (photo) n 15 3 O picture made with a camera
physical n 11 1 O medical examination
physical j 15 1 O of the body
physical training (PT) n 15 1 R training of strenuous physical
activity physics
piano n 16 4 R large, stringed keyboard musical

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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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preserve v 29 2 O to save, keep


President n 18 1 R president of U.S.
press v 23 1 O exert force
pressure n 20 4 O applied force
pretty j 07 4 O attractive; appealing
pretty a 14 3 O fairly
prevent v 19 2 O stop/keep from doing/happening
preventable j 19 2 O able to be prevented
previous j 23 3 O past/before
price n 07 2 O cost
primarily a 18 1 O chief/main
primary j 18 1 O chief/main/first
prime j 29 3 O main, first in importance, rank, or
time
primitive j 27 4 O simple, not developed
principal j 24 3 O main
principal n 24 3 O head of school
principle n 24 3 O basic truth
print n 16 4 O letters/words in printed form;
photo; mark
print v 16 4 O to write/press letters using print;
make photo
printer n 16 4 O device that prints; person in print
shop
prior j 24 3 O earlier
prior (to) p 24 3 O earlier
priority n 30 3 O preferential order or position
prison n 28 3 O a place of confinement; a building
where criminals are kept
prisoner n 28 3 O a person confined in prison; a
person captured or held captive
privacy n 17 2 O being away from others
private j 17 2 O not public
private (PVT) n 14 1 O Army/Marines enlisted
private first class n 14 1 R Army E-3 (PFC) (A)
privilege n 16 2 O special right/favor granted to
person/group
pro af 25 l O in favor of
probable j 18 2 O likely
probably a 14 2 O likely
problem n 07 2 O a question proposed for solution
problem n 11 1 O trouble
procedure n 23 2 O method of doing things
proceed v 23 2 O start/continue
process n 20 4 O system of operations

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produce v 17 4 O to make; bring forth


product n 17 4 O something made in a factory or
grown/raised to sell
production n 17 4 O the act of producing
profession n 12 2 O career; way of earning a living
professional j 12 2 O of/engaged in profession
professional n 12 2 R one engaging in activity requiring
special training/knowledge
proficient j 26 3 O capable
program n 11 4 O show; plan; list
program n 18 1 O plan/procedure
progress n 23 4 O development
progress v 23 4 O move forward
prohibit v 21 4 O not permit; prevent
project n 25 1 O proposed activity
promise n 14 4 O statement that one will do/not do
something
promise (to) v 14 4 O to make a promise; pledge
promote v 14 1 O to raise to a higher rank/position
promotion n 14 1 O advancement to a higher
rank/position
prompt j 11 4 O acting without delay
promptly a 11 4 O quickly
propel v 24 2 O move forward
propeller/prop n 24 2 O airplane propelling device
proper j 16 1 O right/suitable
properly a 16 1 O suitably
property n 20 1 O anything owned; land
property n 21 2 O characteristic
proportion n 30 3 O comparative relation
protect v 17 4 O to shield from danger; defend
protection n 17 4 O act of protecting; something that
protects
protrude v 27 2 O to stick out; project out
proud j 14 3 O feeling great pride/joy
proudly a 14 3 O with pride
prove/proved/proven v 29 4 O to demonstrate as true
provide v 20 3 O furnish what is needed
provided/providing that c 27 4 O on condition that
pt. ab 05 4 R pint; 1/8 of a gallon; ½ of a quart
public j 17 2 O not private; accessible to everyone
public phone n 08 3 O pay phone
publish v 26 2 O print for public
pull v 05 3 O to move something towards yourself
pull apart v 28 2 O to separate with force

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pullover v 11 2 R to stop at side of road


pull through v 24 4 O recover
pulled j 15 4 R strained (muscle)
pulse n 15 4 O regular beating in arteries due to
heart contractions
pump n 20 3 O device used for pumping
pump v 20 3 O move fluids, gases to and from
punch v 29 4 O to make holes in something; hit with
the fist
punctuation n 04 3 R marks used to divide sentences (.,
etc.)
punish v 30 2 O to set as a penalty
purchase n 20 1 O act of buying
purchase v 20 1 O to buy
pure j 24 1 O free of contamination
purple j 04 4 O bluish-red color
purpose n 20 4 O reason; objective
push v 05 3 O to move something away from
yourself, sometimes with force
push-button j 05 3 R able to be put in operation by a
button that starts/stops a machine
pushup n 08 2 O an exercise performed lying face
down, raising/lowering body with
arms
put/put v 01 4 O to set/place
put/put on v 04 3 O to cover the body with clothes; apply
put/put/put across v 26 2 O to make clear or understandable
put/put/put aside v 14 4 O to save; keep for later
put/put/put aside v 19 4 O reserve for later use
put/put/put away v 26 1 O to put in proper place
put/put/put off v 20 1 O postpone
put/put/put out v 13 2 O to extinguish
put/put/put together v 16 4 O to assemble parts
put/put/put up with v 19 1 O tolerate without complaining
puzzle n 16 4 O a game or toy which tests ingenuity
qt. ab 05 4 R quart; ¼ of a gallon
qualification n 18 1 R ability/training enabling one to do
something
qualified j 18 1 O competent/eligible
qualify v 18 1 O to make/declare competent or
eligible
quality n 18 1 O characteristic element
quantity n 20 l O an amount
quart n 05 4 O a unit of measure equal to .946
liters

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quarter n 01 3 O coin equal to 25 cents


queen n 30 4 O a female ruler
question n 02 2 R an inquiry
question mark n 04 3 R punctuation mark (?)
quick j 10 3 O prompt; without delay
quickly a 10 3 O moving fast or rapidly
quiet j 12 1 O inactive; not noisy
quiet (down) v 15 4 O to become less noisy
quit/quit/quit v 16 3 O to stop
quite a 13 1 O very
quite a few e 19 3 O many
quite a (n) (adj) + noun e 19 3 O to some degree, rather
quiz n 03 3 O test; exam
quotation marks n 08 1 R punctuation marks ("...")
race n 13 1 O contest
race v 13 1 O to have a contest of speed
radar n 25 2 O an electronic detection device
radiate v 28 4 O to emit or send out; to move out in
lines from the center
radiation n 28 4 O movement of light, heat, etc., waves
radiator n 16 4 O device that uses water to cool an
engine
radio(s) n 01 2 O device for receiving/listening to
radio signals
radioactive j 25 1 O giving off atomic energy
radius n 07 2 O line/distance from the center of a
circle to the outside edge
rag n 30 2 O a worn cloth
railroad n 11 2 O a track for trains
rain n 06 1 O water drops condensed from the
atmosphere; precipitation
rain v 06 1 O to fall as water drops from the
clouds
rain check n 15 2 R assurance of deferred extension of
an offer
rainbow n 04 4 R multicolored arc caused by sunlight
refraction in rain or mist
raincoat n 06 1 O water repellent coat
rainy j 06 1 O abounding with rain
raise v 10 3 O to lift up
raise v 14 2 O to grow; bring up
ranch n 14 2 O farm where cattle, sheep, etc., are
raised
rancher n 14 2 O a person who owns or works on a
ranch
range n 25 2 O extent
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rank n 04 2 O official military rank


rapid j 21 1 O fast/quick
rare j 29 2 O not common
rarely a 26 4 O not very often
raspberry n 14 2 R a small, soft, red fruit
rate n 21 1 O price; amount measured in relation
to something else
rather a 14 2 O somewhat
rather than c 16 3 O preference
ratio n 30 3 O proportion
raw j 20 1 O uncooked
razor n 04 2 O a device used to remove hair from
the body
re- af 22 1 O again/back
re-enlist v 21 4 O enlist again
reach v 18 1 O to arrive at; attain; get a message to
read v 02 3 O to comprehend meaning of
words/symbols; speak aloud the
written words of something
ready j 09 4 O prepared; willing
real j 21 2 O natural; not artificial
real estate n 17 2 R property in land/houses, especially
to be bought
realize v 09 4 O to become aware
really a 09 4 O actually; in fact; very
rear j 07 3 O in back of; in the back
rear n 07 3 O not front; position at the back
rear admiral (lower half) n 16 2 O high ranking Navy officer (O7)
rear admiral (upper half) n 16 2 R Navy officer (O8)
reason n 15 3 O cause/motive
reasonable j 11 4 O fair
reasonably a 11 4 O fairly
rebuild/rebuilt/rebuilt v 20 4 O construct again
receipt n 13 3 O written statement that one has
received money
receive v 10 2 O to get
receiver n 05 4 O the part of the phone you hold to
your ear
recent j 21 1 O done/occurring not long ago
reception n 15 2 O social function for receiving of
guests
recipe n 20 1 O list of things needed and directions
for preparing food
reciprocate v 30 2 O to move back and forth or up and
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reckless j 22 2 O careless; not caring about danger


recognize v 25 4 O to identify
recommend v 11 4 O to suggest; endorse
record v 04 4 O to copy music/voices for future use
record n 12 3 O grooved disc
record n 15 4 O statement of facts, etc.
recorder(s) n 01 2 O device for copying sounds for future
use
recover v 24 4 O regain
recovery n 24 4 O regaining of something lost;
becoming well again after illness
recruit n 14 1 O newly enlisted member of armed
forces
recruit v 21 4 O get new people for
rectangle n 07 1 O parallelogram with right angles
red j 04 4 O the color of blood
redhead n 17 1 R person with red hair
reduce v 13 3 O to decrease
refer v 26 1 O to relate to; send to for aid
reference n 26 l O a source of information
refine v 24 1 O make pure
reflect v 14 2 O to throw back light from a surface
reflection n 14 2 O image in mirror
refreshment n 14 4 O food and drink
refrigerator n 07 4 O appliance for keeping food cold
refund n 11 3 O an amount of money returned
refund v 11 3 O to give money back
refusal n 12 2 O act of refusing
refuse (to) v 12 2 O to reject; decline (to do, grant, etc.)
regardless a 25 3 O despite the fact that
regardless of p 25 3 O in spite of
region n 21 1 O area
regret n 19 4 O sorrow over acts/omissions
regret v 19 4 O feel sorry about
regular j 11 1 O consistent/usual
regularly a 16 1 O at regular time
regulate v 20 4 O control
regulation n 16 2 O rule for conduct
reject v 29 1 O to not accept; refuse
relate v 29 3 O to tell; to see or show connection
between
relating to p 28 3 O concerning
relation n 29 2 O a connection
relationship n 19 1 O connection, as in thought, meaning,
blood
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relative n 10 4 O family member


relatively a 24 l O in a comparative way
relax v 06 4 O to rest from work
relaxation n 16 1 O rest and amusement
relaxed j 11 2 O not tense/worried
release v 20 3 O allow to come out/let go
reliable j 17 1 O dependable
relieve v 25 3 O to lessen or reduce
religion n 30 4 O a belief
religious j 30 4 O devoted; referring to religion
rely on/upon v 17 1 O to depend on
remain v 12 1 O to be left behind; stay
remain lv 12 1 O to continue without change; stay
remainder n 30 1 O balance
remember (to) v 08 2 O to take care not to forget
remind v 18 4 O to tell/cause to remember
remote j 29 3 O far away; far off in place or time
remove v 10 3 O to take off
render v 16 2 R to give; perform
rent n 08 4 O payment for use of things
rent v 08 4 O to lease
repair v 09 3 O to fix
repair n 20 3 O work done in repairing
repeat v 01 1 O to say again
repeatedly a 29 1 O again and again
repel v 27 4 O to drive back
replace v 10 3 O to put back
replace v 16 4 O to exchange for another
report v 04 2 O to tell a supervisor you are present
and ready for work
report n 14 4 O a written account of something
report v 14 4 O to tell or/give a written account of
something
reporter n 13 1 R one who writes news for a
newspaper, etc.
represent v 21 3 O express by a symbol; act in place of
reprimand v 27 1 O to scold or firmly point out an error
request v 21 4 O ask for something; ask someone to
do something
require v 15 3 O to need; to demand as necessary
rescue v 21 3 O save from danger, etc.
research n 30 l O an investigation to get facts
research v 30 1 O to investigate to get facts
reservation n 05 3 O accommodations secured in advance
reserve v 28 1 O to keep for a specific purpose
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reservoir n 24 3 O place for storing fluid


reside v 29 2 O to live in a place
residence n 08 4 R place where one lives
resident n 29 2 O one who resides
residue n 30 2 O that which remains or is left over,
usually after some kind of chemical
or physical process
resign v 26 2 O to leave a job, position
resist v 21 2 O fight against/withstand
resistance n 28 3 O the act of resisting; the capacity to
resist; opposition
resource n 25 1 O wealth; assets
respect n 16 2 O admiration; feeling of honor
respect v 16 2 O to show honor for
respiratory j 25 1 O relating to breathing
responsibility n 16 2 O something for which one is
responsible
responsible j 17 1 O having the duty of or looking after
someone or something
rest n 06 4 O inactivity after exercise
rest v 06 4 O to lie down; to stop being active
rest n 19 2 O remainder
restaurant n 04 1 O place where meals are bought and
eaten
restrict v 23 2 O keep within certain limits
restroom n 09 4 O public bathroom
result n 21 2 O what happens because of an action
result from v 21 2 O be the result of
result in v 21 2 O cause a result
retain v 27 3 O to keep
retire v 12 2 O to stop working
retired j 14 1 O having stopped working
retirement n 14 1 O period after giving up work
retreat n 17 3 R time when flag is lowered
return (to) v 05 3 O to go back to
return a call e 08 4 O to call (someone) back
return address n 06 3 R sender's address on a
letter/package
reveal v 29 4 O to tell or make known
reverse n 26 3 O opposite direction
review v 03 3 O to look at again; restudy; reexamine
revolve v 27 1 O to go around in circles
rice n 02 3 O grain sized food
rich j 14 3 O wealthy
ride n 15 3 O a trip in a vehicle or on an animal

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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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round-trip j 05 3 O a trip to a place and back again


route n 23 3 O line of travel
routine j 19 3 O regular
routine n 19 3 O fixed way of doing things
row n 16 3 O seats in a line
rub v 20 4 O move along a surface with pressure
and friction
rubber n 13 2 O a stretchable, water repellent
material
rude j 11 4 O not polite
rudely a 11 4 O not politely
rug n 07 4 O thick fabric used as floor covering
rule n 10 2 O custom; regulation
run a temperature e 11 1 O to have a fever
run short of e 23 3 O use almost all/not having enough
left
run/ran v 07 3 O to move swiftly
run/ran v 09 2 O to pass through (e.g., red light)
run/ran v 11 1 O to flow
run/ran out of v 09 4 O to use up
run/ran/run v 17 4 O to work or be in operation
run/ran/run across v 19 2 O find by chance
run/ran/run across v 22 2 O meet by chance
run/ran/run for v 30 4 O to campaign for elected office
run/ran/run into v 18 2 O to encounter; collide with
runny j 11 1 O flowing very freely
runway n 24 2 O landing strip
rush n 19 4 O hasty movement; great activity
rush v 19 4 O hurry/act quickly
Russian n 03 2 R language spoken in Russia
rust n 22 3 O residue of oxidation on metal
sad j 02 1 O not happy; sorrowful
safe j 09 1 O secure; free from danger
safely a 09 3 O in a safe way
safety n 23 2 O condition of being safe
sail v 25 2 O to travel by water
sailor n 03 4 O enlisted Navy man
salad n 02 3 O a dish, usually cold, of vegetables,
fruits, meats, etc.
salary n 29 1 O money paid on a regular basis for
doing something
sale n 13 3 O selling; offered at a lower price
sales j 13 3 O of, for, or related to selling
sales person/people n 10 4 O one who sells goods man/woman
sales slip n 11 3 R receipt given at a store
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salt n 05 2 O white crystalline seasoning added


for flavor
salty j 09 1 R containing or tasting of salt
salute v 04 2 O to greet an officer by raising the
right hand to the forehead
salute n 16 2 O a military sign of recognition
same j 02 4 R not different; alike in every way
San Antonio n 04 1 R U.S. city in south central Texas
sand n 19 1 O small, loose pieces of rock found on
beaches and deserts
sand v 22 3 O make smooth
sandpaper n 22 3 O paper coated with sand used to
smooth wood/metal
sandwich n 05 4 O two pieces of bread with meat,
cheese, etc., between them
satellite n 28 1 O a body or object that revolves
around another
satisfaction n 11 3 O contentment or pleasure
satisfactory j 23 4 O adequate
satisfied j 11 3 O pleased
satisfy v 11 3 O to please (someone)
saturate v 24 3 O fill completely
saturated j 24 3 O filled completely
Saturday n 01 4 O seventh/last day of the week
sauce n 15 2 R condiment that adds flavor to food
Saudi Arabia n 03 3 R country in the Middle East
save v 09 1 O to keep for future use
savings account n 09 l O a bank account that draws interest
saw n 22 3 O edged tool for cutting
saw/sawed/sawn v 22 3 O cut with saw
say v 03 2 O to speak; express in words
scale n 13 4 O device for weighing
scarcely a 26 4 O almost never; almost not
scared j 14 3 O frightened
scarf n 04 3 O a piece of cloth worn around head or
neck for decoration/warmth
scary j 16 3 O frightening, causing fear
scatter v 28 4 O to spread out
scenery n 21 1 O surrounding views
schedule n 02 2 O a list of times when things are
usually done
school n 05 3 O a place of education for
children/adults
science n 18 1 O study of knowledge which depends
on facts and general natural laws
scientific j 24 3 O dealing with science; based on

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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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security n 30 3 O freedom from danger


See you later e 01 1 O Goodbye, for now
see/saw v 03 2 O to perceive with the eyes
see/saw v 11 1 O to visit
see/saw/seen about v 28 1 O to look into; to make arrangements
seem v 15 4 O to appear to be
seep v 30 2 O to move or pass through slowly
segment n 29 2 O a part or section
seldom a 07 4 O rarely; infrequently
select v 03 3 O to choose; pick out
selection n 10 l O a choice
self af 29 3 O of, by, in, to, or with oneself or itself
self-confidence n 19 3 O confidence in one's ability
selfish j 17 1 O concerned excessively with oneself
sell/sold v 04 4 O to give goods in exchange for money
semester n 18 4 R either of two periods into which a
school year is divided
Senator n 30 4 O an elected official
send/sent v 06 3 O to dispatch; have a package
delivered
send/sent/sent for v 30 4 O to request to come
senior j 16 2 O of higher rank
senior chief petty officer n 17 3 R Navy NCO (E-8)
(SCPO)
senior master sergeant n 17 3 R Air Force NCO (E-8)
(SMSgt)
seniority n 16 2 O the state of being senior in rank/age
sense n 16 2 O awareness/feeling/understanding
sensible j 19 3 O having/showing good sense
sentence n 04 3 R grammatically self contained speech
unit
separate j 20 1 O not together/different
separate v 20 1 O keep apart; divide into parts
September/Sept. n 03 3 O 9th month of year; ab
sequence n 23 2 O orderly series
sergeant n 04 2 O NCO rank (E-4 to E-9) Army, AF,
USMC
sergeant first class (SFC) n 17 3 R Army NCO (E-7)
sergeant major n 17 3 R Army, Marine Corps NCO (E-8 )
series n 23 2 O one after another
serious j 16 3 O not joking; important; dangerous
serve v 11 4 O to set food before somebody
serve v 14 1 O to work or do a useful job for
service n 11 3 O work or duty done
service n 14 1 O duty in any of the armed forces

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service v 20 3 O make fit/furnish with a service


service n 30 4 O a ceremony
set n 20 1 O number of things, etc., that form a
group
set/set/set v 17 3 O to furnish; put
set/set/set about v 30 4 O to begin a task
set/set/set aside v 18 4 O to save for a special purpose
set/set/set off v 27 3 O to cause to explode; to set in motion
or cause to begin
set/set/set out v 26 3 O to begin course of action; to arrange
or spread out
set/set/set up v 18 2 O to establish; erect
setting n 30 3 O time and place; environment
settle v 20 2 O to reach an agreement; take up
permanent residence
seven j 01 1 O 7
seventeen j 01 1 O 17
seventeenth j 05 2 O 17th
seventh j 05 1 O 7th
seventy j 01 2 O 70
several a 12 4 O a few/not many
several r 12 4 O a few/not many
severe j 18 2 O not kind; harmful
severely a 18 2 O not kindly; harmfully
sew/sewed/sewn v 13 3 O to make by sewing; fasten by
stitches
sex n 19 1 O male/female
Sgt ab 02 2 R sergeant: Army, AF, MC NCO (E-4
AF, E-5 Army, MC)
Sgt ab 04 2 O sergeant Army, AF, MC NCO
shake/shook/shaken v 10 2 O to cause to move; clasp hands
shallow j 26 3 O not deep
shampoo n 05 2 O liquid soap used for washing hair
shampoo v 05 3 R to wash the hair with shampoo
shape n 07 1 O form
shape v 21 2 O give form to
share n 18 4 O part of
share v 18 4 O to use, have, etc., with others
sharp j 11 4 O having a fine edge/point; keen
sharpen v 05 3 O to make sharp
sharpener n 05 3 O a device used to sharpen things
shatter v 27 3 O to break or burst into pieces
shave v 03 1 O to cut off hair from the body with a
razor
she r 01 3 O subject form used for a female

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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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show v 06 3 O to exhibit; display


show n 04 1 O program for entertainment
shower n 03 1 O a bath given by spraying water over
the body
shower n 06 1 O rain that lasts only a short time
shut/shut v 08 2 O to close
shut/shut/shut off/down v 16 4 O to stop in operation
sick j 02 1 O ill; infected with disease
sick call n 15 4 O scheduled time for reporting as sick
to doctor
side n 07 1 O bounding line of geometric figure
sidewalk n 11 2 O path for pedestrians at the side of a
street
sight n 22 4 O power/ability to see; aiming device
sightseeing (go sightseeing) n 06 4 O looking at places of interest
sign v 06 3 O to write one's signature
sign n 11 2 O a mark/notice put up to give a
warning
sign in/out v 15 4 O to write one's name on roll for record
keeping purposes
sign language n 18 4 R system of hand movements for
expression as used by deaf/mutes
signal n 11 2 O a sign/mark to give a warning
signal v 11 2 O to give a warning
signature n 09 1 O a person's name written by
him/herself
silent j 27 1 O quiet or not speaking
silk n 13 2 O a kind of cloth
silo n 14 2 R a round tower on a farm used for
storage
silver j 04 2 R a color
silver n 13 2 O a kind of metal often used in making
jewelry
similar (to) e 09 2 O alike, though not identical
similarly a 29 1 O in a similar manner
simple j 22 2 O not complex
simulate v 30 3 O to give the appearance of, or imitate
simultaneous j 30 2 O occurring at the same time
since a 11 1 O at a time in the past
since c 11 4 O because
since p 11 1 O from a time in the past
since then e 29 1 O from a past time until now
sing/sang/sung v 14 3 O to make musical sound with the
voice
single j 10 4 O not married
sink n 05 2 R basin, as in kitchen, for
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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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slowly a 09 3 O not quickly


small j 02 2 O little/tiny in size
small letter n 01 1 R lower case letters
smart j 16 4 O intelligent
smell v 09 1 O to have an odor
smell n 14 4 O odor
smell v 14 4 O to detect the odor of
smile v 06 4 O to show pleasure, amusement,
affection on the face
smoke v 04 2 O to put a lit cigar/cigarette/pipe in
mouth
smooth j 14 4 O an even surface; even in
movement/comfortable
smoothly a 14 4 O an even surface; even in movement/
comfortable
snack n 03 1 O small amount of food eaten between
regular meals
snack bar n 02 2 O place where snacks are served at a
counter
snake n 22 1 O cold-blooded, crawling animal with
no legs
sneeze n 11 1 O sudden uncontrollable burst of air
from nose and mouth
sneeze v 11 1 O to blow air involuntarily through the
nose
snow n 06 1 O white, frozen, water vapor particles
snow v 06 1 O to fall like snow
so a 09 4 O to such an extent
so c 12 2 O with the result/consequence that
so a 13 1 O noun clause substitute, "I think so."
so (that) c 20 4 O in order that
so...that c 21 2 O introduces clause of result
soak v 21 2 O to draw in; to enter/be/place in
water
soap n 05 2 O a product used with water for
washing
soccer n 04 l O a game of football played by kicking
a ball
social j 18 1 O of/concerning society; shared with
friends
social science n 18 1 R study of people in society
social security n 15 4 R ID card/number issued by
card/number government agency
sociology n 18 1 R social science
socks n 04 3 O a soft covering for the foot and lower
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soda/soda pop n 10 1 O sweet-flavored carbonated drink


sofa n 07 4 O a comfortable seat wide enough for
two/three people to sit on
soft j 09 4 O opposite hard; giving way easily
under pressure
soft j 14 3 O not loud
soft drink n 10 1 O soda/soda pop
softly a 14 3 O not loud
soil n 24 3 O dirt
solder v 17 4 R to join or repair metals with liquid
tin
soldier n 03 4 O enlisted man; army member
solid n 23 1 O not a liquid or a gas
solidify v 24 1 O make or become a solid
solution n 12 3 O an answer to a problem
solve v 12 3 O to find an answer to
some j 05 2 O a certain amount; a little
some r 07 2 O certain, unspecified
quantity/number
somebody r 11 2 O someone
someday a 19 3 O at some future day or time
someone r 09 3 O an indefinite person
someplace a 24 4 O somewhere
something r 06 2 O some unspecified thing
something else e 06 2 O a different unspecified thing
sometime a 11 1 O some uncertain time
sometimes a 03 2 O occasionally
somewhat a 23 2 O a little
somewhere a 15 2 O in or to some place
son n 02 4 O a person's male child
sonar n 25 2 O a detection device
song n 14 3 O music with words
soon a 09 l O in a short time; quickly
sore j 05 1 O painful or aching (due to illness or
over-use)
sorry j 09 4 O feeling regret/pity
sort n 26 2 O a type or kind
sound n 01 4 R what can be heard; a sensation in
the ear
sound iv 09 1 O to seem when heard
soup n 05 2 O a kind of liquid food with small
pieces of meat/fish/vegetables
sour j 09 1 O having acid taste; distasteful/
unpleasant
source n 24 1 O place of origin

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south a 08 1 O to, toward, in the south


south j 08 1 O located toward/at the south
south n 08 1 O direction to the left when facing
sunset
South America n 15 3 R southern continent located in
western hemisphere
southeast a 23 3 O to or toward the southeast
southeast j 23 3 O coming from the southeast
southeast n 23 3 O direction between south and east;
area of the country
southwest a 23 3 O to or toward the southwest
southwest j 23 3 O coming from the southwest
southwest n 23 3 O direction between south and west;
area of the country
souvenir n 30 1 O something that serves as a reminder
space n 23 1 O universe; empty area
Spain n 03 3 R country in southwestern Europe
Spanish n 03 2 R language spoken in Spain and Latin
America
spare j 10 3 O extra; kept in reserve
spark n 20 3 R small part of fire
spark plug n 20 3 O device which produces electric spark
speak/spoke v 03 2 O to talk; communicate by talking
speak/spoke/spoken up v 30 1 O to speak louder
special 1 13 3 O not ordinary or usual
specific j 19 1 O particular; definite; exact
specify v 29 2 O to state in detail
speech n 30 l O a talk given to an audience
speed n 11 2 O rate of movement
speed limit n 11 2 O the fastest speed allowed
speed/sped/sped v 11 2 O to move/cause to move rapidly;
increase
speedometer n 20 4 O device used to indicate speed
spell v 01 3 O to name the order of letters in a
word
spend/spent v 09 1 O to give out as payment
spend/spent/spent v 11 4 O to devote time
spill v 09 4 O to pour out accidentally
spin/spun/spun v 26 3 O to turn around
spine n 29 4 O backbone; the row of bones located
in the center of the back
splice v 17 4 O to join two pieces of wire or rope
together
spoil v 18 4 O to ruin/decay; treat very/too well
spoon n 06 2 O eating implement/utensil

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spoonful n 06 4 R as much as a spoon will hold


sport n 04 l O a game/activity done for fun or
exercise
spot v 22 2 O locate
spouse n 19 1 R husband or wife
sprained j 15 4 R twisted/injured (a joint)
spray v 30 2 O to discharge liquid in a mass of
small drops
spread/spread/spread v 21 1 O open out; cover with; make known
spring n 04 4 O the warm season between winter
and summer
squad n 23 4 R the smallest unit of military
personnel
square n 07 1 O equilateral rectangle
squash n 05 4 R a type of vegetable
squeeze v 21 2 O apply pressure
stable j 24 4 O unchanging
stack n 28 2 O an orderly pile
stack v 28 2 O to arrange into a neat pile
stadium n 13 1 O building with or without a roof
where sports events are held
staff sergeant (SSgt) n 14 1 R Air Force/Marine Corps; Army NCO
(AF E-5, Army, MC E-6)
stage n 15 3 R raised area on which plays are
performed
stairs n 10 2 O series of steps
stale j 15 2 O not fresh
stall v 11 3 O to stop through lack of power (an
engine)
stamp n 06 3 O postage stamp
stand/stood (up) v 01 4 O to rise to upright position on your
feet
stand/stood/stood v 16 3 O to bear/endure
stand/stood/stood by v 26 4 O to stay ready; support
stand/stood/stood for v 21 3 O represent; tolerate
standard j 20 3 R regularly used
star n 07 3 O any luminous heavenly body
starboard n 25 2 R the right side of a ship
start (to) v 04 1 O to begin; commence
start out (on) v 19 4 O leave/begin a trip, career, etc.
starving j 28 1 O extremely hungry
state n 06 3 R political subdivision
state n 06 4 O political subdivision
state n 23 1 O condition
statement n 04 3 R sentence

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static n 27 4 O a noise produced by electricity


station n 14 1 R place of duty
station v 14 1 O to assign to a place
station-to-station (call) e 08 3 O usually a non-operator assisted call
stationary j 22 4 O standing still; fixed
stay v 06 4 O to dwell/live
stay v 12 1 O to remain
stay away (from) v 19 2 O avoid
stay over v 28 1 O to remain for an additional period of
time
stay up v 19 4 O to remain awake
steady j 23 2 O unchanging
steak n 15 2 R slice of meat, usually beef
steal/stole/stolen v 22 1 O take dishonestly
steam n 23 1 O water vapor
steel n 24 1 O alloy made of iron
steer v 26 1 O to guide
steering wheel n 11 2 O wheel in a car used for guiding it
step n 23 2 O stage in a process
step (on) v 09 4 O to move by alternately lifting feet up
and down; put weight on something
step on the gas e 20 3 O accelerate
stereo n 12 3 O a sound system with two or more
speakers
stern n 25 2 R the rear end of a ship
stick/stuck j 10 1 O to become fixed or obstructed;
adhere to
stick/stuck/stuck around v 30 1 O to remain in/at a place
stick/stuck/stuck by v 30 1 O to remain true/faithful
stick/stuck/stuck out v 27 2 O to protrude; to be noticeable
stick/stuck/stuck to v 27 4 O to adhere; continue
still a 11 1 O up to and including the present time
still j 15 4 O silent; not moving
stingy j 17 1 O not generous; not giving/spending
stir v 20 1 O mix
stock n 29 1 O goods on hand
stockings n 04 3 O close fitting foot and leg covering for
women
stomach n 11 1 O bag-like part of body which digests
food
stomachache n 11 1 O pain in the stomach
stone n 13 2 O a small rock
stop v 05 3 O to cease/cause to cease the moving
or continuing of an activity
stop n 09 2 R the act of stopping

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stop sign n 11 2 O sign that warns cars to stop


storage n 28 3 O the act of storing or keeping things
for future use; a place for storing
store n 04 4 O a shop; a place which sells goods
store v 28 3 O to keep for future use
storm n 06 1 O atmospheric disturbance like rain,
snow
story n 09 3 O a tale; description of an event
story n 12 3 O floor/level in a building
stove n 07 4 O kitchen device for cooking
straight j 07 2 O not crooked or bent
straight (ahead) j 08 1 O forward; the way you are facing
strange j 26 2 O unusual
strategy n 18 1 O skillful planning, especially military
strawberry n 15 2 O small soft, red fruit; flavor (adject)
street n 06 3 O public road in a city
strength n 13 4 O quality of being strong
stress n 26 4 O pressure
stress v 26 2 O to point out importance
stretch v 21 2 O pull to a greater length; extend
strict j 19 4 O enforcing rules
strike/struck/struck v 18 2 O to hit; come suddenly; ignite a
match
string n 13 1 O thin cord
strip n 29 4 O a long, narrow piece of land, tape, or
wood
stripe n 04 2 O bands of color
strong j 07 1 O not easily changed; having power
structure n 25 2 O something built
stuck j 10 1 O fixed in place; fixed by sticky
material
student control number n 01 3 R identification number for students
student(s) n 01 2 O one who studies/is enrolled in a
class
study v 02 3 O to engage in study; learn; consider
attentively
stuff n 22 1 O things
stupid j 19 4 O silly/foolish
style n 29 3 O a kind or type; a manner, a way of
doing
subject n 05 2 R field of knowledge; something being
considered
subject to j 21 4 O under authority of; contingent upon
submarine n 25 2 O an underwater boat
submerge v 25 2 O to go underwater

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subordinate j 16 2 O below another in rank


subordinate n 16 2 O lower in rank
subscribe v 26 2 O to order and pay for newspaper
substance n 21 2 O material
substitute v 26 1 O to replace
subtract v 07 2 O to take away/deduct
suburb n 12 3 O area on outskirts of city/town where
people live
succeed v 19 3 O be successful
success n 19 3 O a favorable result
successful j 19 3 O turning out as hoped
such (a) j 21 2 O of that kind; so bad, great, good, etc.
such...that c 21 2 O introduces clause of result
such as p 18 4 O for example
sudden j 18 4 O unexpected; abrupt; quick
suddenly a 18 4 O unexpectedly; abruptly; quickly
sufficient j 19 3 O enough/adequate
sugar n 05 2 O a usually white substance used to
make food/drinks sweet
suggest v 21 4 O offer/propose
suggestion n 16 l O an idea to be considered
suit n 04 3 O a set of clothes with a jacket and
pants or skirt made of the same
material
suitcase n 05 3 O a container for carrying clothes, etc.,
when traveling
sulfa n 15 4 R drug used to inhibit bacterial
infection
summer n 04 4 O the hot season between spring and
fall
sun n 06 1 O bright sphere about which the earth
and other planets revolve
Sunday n 01 4 O 1st day of the week
sunny j 06 1 O full of sunshine or brilliant sunlight
sunshine n 06 1 O light and heat from the sun
supervise v 18 3 O to keep watch over
supervisor n 18 3 O one who supervises
supper n 10 2 O a light meal served in the evening
supply v 20 3 O furnish what is needed
support v 17 3 O to maintain with strength or
subsistence; hold up
suppose v 13 1 O to think; assume to be true
sure a 06 2 O certain; without a doubt
sure j 06 2 O having no doubt
surely a 13 1 O of course

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surface n 20 4 O outer part; top of a liquid


surge n 27 4 O a sudden increase
surge v 27 4 O to become greater
surgeon n 24 4 O a doctor
surgery n 24 4 O medical operation
surprise n 22 2 O sudden unexpected event
surprise v 22 2 O amaze/come upon suddenly
surrender v 27 1 O to stop resisting, give up
surround v 23 1 O enclose
surroundings n 25 1 O things around a person
survive v 26 3 O to remain alive
suspend v 26 3 O to hang
sustain v 26 3 O to keep strong; to maintain
swallow v 22 1 O pass from mouth to stomach
sweat n 15 1 O perspiration
sweat/sweat/sweat v 15 1 O to perspire
sweater n 04 3 O a knitted garment used to keep
warm
sweep/swept/swept v 15 1 O to clean with a broom/brush
sweet j 09 1 O having a sugary flavor
swim/swam v 03 1 O to move through water by arm/leg
movements
swimming pool n 16 1 O concrete tank for swimming
switch n 17 4 O apparatus for stopping flow of
electricity
switch on/off v 17 4 O to turn on/off
swollen j 15 4 O bulging/distended (with fluid)
symbol n 17 3 R an object used to represent
something abstract
sympathy n 30 4 O sharing in feeling or emotion
symphony n 16 3 R large orchestra for playing music
symptom n 11 1 O indication/sign, usually of a bad
condition
system n 20 3 O arrangement of things to form a
whole; method
systematic j 28 3 O based on a method; organized
T-shirt n 04 3 O usually collarless shirt or undershirt
table n 01 1 O furniture having flat top set on legs
tablet n 15 4 O pill
tactic n 30 3 O means or plan used to achieve a
goal
tail n 24 2 O end part
take (a bus) e 03 2 O to travel by bus
take (a right/a left) e 08 1 O to go (to) a street
take (a) picture(s) of e 06 4 O to photograph
take a bath e 09 4 O to bathe oneself

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take a break e 04 2 O to stop working, to rest/relax for a


short time
take a chance e 14 4 O to endanger; place in jeopardy
take a look at e 20 3 O examine
take a message e 08 4 O to write/give a message to another
person
take a rest e 06 4 O to be temporarily still or inactive
take a shower e 03 1 O to bathe/wash in a shower
take a trip e 05 3 O to travel
take a vacation e 06 4 O to have a period of rest and
relaxation away from school or job
take advantage of e 16 2 O to profit by/exploit
take control of e 20 2 O assume control of
take effect e 25 3 O to become operative; to be effective
take into consideration e 18 4 O to keep something in mind when
making a decision
take inventory e 29 1 O to make a list of items or goods
take medicine e 05 1 O to use medicine
take precaution(s) e 18 2 O to protect against danger
take sides e 20 2 O support a group
take someone/something e 18 4 O to treat without for granted
consideration or kindness
take steps e 20 2 O begin to act
take turns e 14 3 O to alternate
take/took v 04 4 O to carry from one place to another;
to buy
take/took v 05 1 O to consume; to use
take/took v 09 1 O to carry along
take/took v 10 4 O to need (distance relative to time)
take/took off v 04 3 O to remove
take/took off v 08 1 O to depart
take/took out (of) v 09 1 O to remove
take/took/taken v 12 2 O to accept; study
take/took/taken action e 29 3 O to begin action
take/took/taken after v 21 1 O resemble
take/took/taken apart v 16 4 O to separate into pieces
take/took/taken care of v 14 2 O to assume responsibility for
take/took/taken charge e 29 3 O to take control (of)
(of)
take/took/taken in v 29 1 O to understand
take/took/taken it out on e 29 3 O to express one's feelings by making
someone else suffer; be unpleasant
or unkind to someone because one
is upset or angry
take/took/taken leave e 29 1 O to take a vacation
take/took/taken off v 19 4 O leave; take time from work, etc.
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take/took/taken on v 28 3 O to agree to do; to hire


take/took/taken over v 20 2 O begin controlling
take/took/taken part in v 16 1 O to participate in
take/took/taken place v 12 3 O to happen
take/took/taken up v 16 1 O to begin to do or study
talk v 02 3 O to deliver or express in speech;
speak
talk back (to) v 27 1 O answer without respect
talk over v 12 2 O to discuss
tall j 03 4 O higher in stature than average
tank n 09 4 O container
tank n 26 3 O armored military vehicle
tape(s) n 01 2 O recorded material on thin
magnetized ribbon
target n 23 4 O object aimed at
task n 30 3 O a job to accomplish
taste v 09 1 O to have specific flavor
taste n 14 4 O sensation when food/drink put into
mouth; flavor
taste v 14 4 O to detect/experience the taste of
tax n 13 3 O money paid to government
according to income, property, goods
bought
taxi n 03 2 O auto in which passengers are
carried for a fare
tea n 02 3 O drink/refreshment
teach/taught v 10 1 O to impart knowledge
teacher(s) n 01 2 O instructor/professor
team n 13 1 O people who work, play together
teamwork n 28 2 O cooperative effort for a common
cause
tear/tore/torn (up) v 20 1 O pull apart/to pieces by force
tear/tore/torn down v 20 4 O destroy; disassemble
technical j 12 2 O of industrial/mechanical arts
technical sergeant (TSgt) n 14 1 R air force rank
technician n 28 4 O a person skilled in a technical
process or field
technique n 19 3 O manner of doing
technology n 25 1 O the science of skilled processes
telegram n 19 2 O message sent by telegram
telephone n 05 3 O phone
television(s) n 01 2 O device which receives transmitted
sounds/images
tell (somebody) a lie e 09 3 O to tell a falsehood
tell (somebody) a secret e 09 3 O to relate something unknown to
others
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tell (somebody) a story e 09 3 O to relate a tale


tell (somebody) the time e 09 3 O to inform (somebody) of the hour
tell (somebody) the truth e 09 3 O to relate a fact
tell/told v 08 4 O to express in words
teller n 06 3 R bank clerk who pays out/receives
money
temperature n 08 1 O warmth or coolness of environment
temperature n 11 1 O fever
temporary j 25 1 O occurring for a limited time
ten j 01 1 O 10
tend v 22 4 O be likely
tendency n 22 4 O inclination
tennis n 04 l O a game played with rackets, a ball,
and a net
tension n 26 4 O stress
tenth j 05 1 O 10th
terminal n 29 4 O a station, as in bus, train,
computer, etc.
terminate v 28 4 O to end
terrain n 26 3 O land contour
terrible j 11 4 O very bad
terribly a 11 4 O very
terrific j 08 2 O unusually fine; great
test n 03 3 O exam
test booklet n 03 3 O book with test questions inside
than c 07 2 O in comparison to
Thank you. e 02 2 O interjection; expression of gratitude
that p 01 1 O any object farther away
that j 04 4 O demonstrative adjective; farther
away
that c 08 4 O used to introduce a noun clause
that r 11 2 O used to refer to a person or thing
that's t 01 1 O that + is
the j 01 1 O definite article
the back (of) e 10 3 O the rear part of something
the day after tomorrow e 04 4 O two days into the future
the day before yesterday e 04 4 O two days ago
the front (of) e 10 3 O a place or position before anything
the same as e 09 2 O identical
theater n 16 3 O building where plays/movies are
shown
their j 02 2 O belonging to them; possessive plural
theirs r 08 2 O possession; belongs to them
them r 06 2 O two or more things (in the objective
form)

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themselves r 15 4 O reflexive form of they


then a 05 1 O next
then a 11 1 O at that time
then a 12 3 R in that case/accordingly
theory n 28 3 O an explanation which may or may
not be true, but which is formed on
certain facts
there a 03 4 O at/in that place
there + be (nonreferential) e 05 2 O used to show that someone or
something exists/happens
There it is. e 03 4 O at that place; over there
thereby a 30 2 O by that means
therefore a 18 4 O for that reason; so
thermometer n 08 1 O temperature measuring device
thermostat n 20 4 O device used to regulate temperature
these r 01 2 O demonstrative pronoun (plural)
these j 04 4 O demonstrative adjective (plural)
they r 01 3 O persons, previously mentioned
they're t 01 3 O they + are
thick j 13 4 O large distance between opposite
surfaces
thick j 14 2 O dense; abundant; wide depth
thin j 13 4 O not thick; slender
thing n 05 2 O an object
think/thought (about) v 06 1 O to consider; form/have in the mind
think/thought/thought v 12 2 O to consider carefully over
think/thought/thought up v 26 2 O to invent or create
third j 05 1 O 3rd
thirsty j 03 1 O needing water/fluid to drink
thirteen j 01 1 O 13
thirteenth j 05 2 O 13th
thirtieth j 05 2 O 30th
thirty j 01 2 O 30
this r 01 1 O demonstrative pronoun
this j 04 4 O demonstrative adjective
This is killing me. e 15 1 R to cause extreme pain or discomfort
thorough j 22 4 O complete
those r 01 2 O demonstrative pronoun (plural)
those j 04 4 O demonstrative adjective (plural)
though c 17 3 O in spite of the fact that
though a 25 3 O however
thought n 12 1 O idea, concept, etc.; act of thinking
thousand j 02 2 O 1,000
threat n 20 4 O warning; menace
threaten v 20 2 O make threats
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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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to conclude e 27 2 O to bring to an end


to start with e 25 3 O the first reason is
to tell you the truth e 18 3 O truly; actually
toast n 03 1 R browned/toasted bread
today n 01 4 O the present day
toe n 05 1 O one of the five parts on the end of
each foot
toenail n 05 1 R the nail on the toe
together a 05 3 O with one another; joined into one
group
toilet n 05 2 R seat-like bowl in bathroom used for
eliminating body waste
toilet paper n 05 2 R soft paper for cleaning after toilet
use
tolerance n 19 1 O being tolerant
tolerant j 19 1 O showing tolerance
tolerate v 19 1 O allow/respect others' beliefs, etc.
tomato/tomatoes n 05 4 R a soft, red fruit eaten as a vegetable
tomorrow n 01 4 O the day following today
ton n 05 4 R a unit of measure equal to 2,000
pounds
tongue n 05 1 R movable, muscular mouth structure
tonight a 05 3 O on this present night
too a 02 1 O also
too a 11 3 O more than enough; excessive
tool n 09 3 O an instrument used to do a special
job
tooth/teeth n 05 2 O hard bony object(s) in mouth used
for biting/chewing/etc.
toothbrush n 05 2 O a small brush used for cleaning
teeth
toothpaste n 05 2 O a substance used for cleaning teeth
top n 07 2 O opposite of bottom; highest
part/region
topic n 05 2 R subject
torch n 29 2 O a device used to weld
tornado n 18 4 O whirling wind
torpedo n 25 2 O an underwater explosive missile
total n 07 2 O sum; total of addition
touch v 05 1 O to feel or press with a part of the
body, usually the hands or fingers
tough j 15 1 O difficult to deal with/overcome;
strong
tour n 14 4 O trip to/through a place
tour v 14 4 O to visit as a tourist
tour/tour of duty e 12 3 O military overseas assignment

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tourist n 14 4 O person traveling for pleasure


toward(s) p 13 l O in the direction of
towel n 05 2 O a piece of cloth used for drying
things
tower n 28 3 O a tall structure sometimes used for
observation
town n 04 1 O where people live/work; a small city
toxic j 25 1 O poisonous
trace v 28 2 O to follow
track n 23 3 O path
trade n 26 4 O commerce
traffic n 09 2 O movement/of cars/trucks/people in
street
traffic jam e 09 2 O a lot of cars, usually moving very
slowly
tragic j 30 4 O terrible
train n 03 2 O connected railroad cars pulled by
locomotive
train v 14 1 O to instruct; make fit
trainee n 15 l O a person being trained
training n 14 1 O instruction
training instructor (TI) n 15 1 R one who gives military training
trait n 29 3 O a distinguishing characteristic,
quality
transfer v 26 1 O to convey or carry
transmission n 20 3 O part of automobile
transmit v 20 3 O send out
transmitter n 25 2 O a device for sending radio waves
transport v 23 3 O carry
transportation n 17 2 O a carrying of passengers/goods/etc.
trash n 29 1 O something worth less or of low
quality
travel v 06 2 O to go from one place to another
travel agency n 05 3 O a business that arranges people's
trips
travel agent n 05 3 O a person who owns/works in a
travel agency
traveler's check n 06 3 O check used to exchange foreign
money to local currency
tray n 10 1 R a flat object for holding/arraying
tray n 23 3 O flat receptacle with raised edges
treat v 15 4 O to give medical attention to
treatment n 15 4 O medical care
tree n 06 4 O large woody plant with one trunk
and many branches
tremendous j 27 2 O very large or great
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trench n 28 3 O a long, narrow hole cut in the


ground
triangle n 07 1 O figure with three sides and three
angles
trigger n 22 4 O lever used to discharge a firearm
trim j 19 2 R in good condition
trim v 27 2 O to cut off excess
trip n 05 3 O journey from one place to another
trouble n 12 3 O cause or source of difficulty
troubleshoot/troubleshot/ v 22 4 O locate malfunction
troubleshot
trousers n 04 3 O pants; slacks
truck n 03 2 O vehicle usually used for hauling
loads
true j 04 2 O yes; according to fact
trunk n 05 1 R the human body not including the
head and limbs
trunk n 10 3 O compartment
trust n 17 1 O confidence in or reliance on
trust v 17 1 O to have confidence in or rely on
trustworthy j 29 3 O capable of being trusted, dependable
truth n 09 3 O fact
try/tried out v 16 1 O to test first
try/tried (to) v 08 2 O to attempt
try/tried on v 13 3 O to put on for size
tube n 05 4 O a metal container with a cap; a
hollow pipe
tubing n 29 2 O tubes or pipes
Tuesday n 01 4 O 3rd day of the week
tune-up n 11 3 O act of adjusting engine
tune-up v 11 3 O to adjust an engine
tunnel n 29 2 O a passage underground
turbine n 24 2 R type of engine
turn v 05 3 O to move in a circular motion
turn n 11 2 O point at which one can change
direction
turn n 14 3 O duty or chance to do something
turn down v 12 2 O to refuse (a request, person, etc.)
turn down v 14 3 O to decrease the volume
turn in v 19 4 O submit
turn into v 24 1 O become; change into
turn on/off v 05 3 O to start/stop the flow of electricity
turn over v 27 3 O to transfer power, possession,
responsibility, etc.
turn over v 27 3 O to turn upside down or from one
side to the reverse
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turn up v 14 3 O to increase; be found


TV ab 01 2 R television
twelfth j 05 1 O 12th
twelve j 01 1 O 12
twentieth j 05 2 O 20th
twenty j 01 1 O 20
twenty-one - one hundred n 01 2 O numbers (21- 100)
twenty-eighth j 05 2 O 28th
twenty-fifth j 05 2 O 25th
twenty-first j 05 2 O 21st
twenty-fourth j 05 2 O 24th
twenty-ninth j 05 2 O 29th
twenty-second j 05 2 O 22nd
twenty-seventh j 05 2 O 27th
twenty-sixth j 05 2 O 26th
twenty-third j 05 2 O 23rd
twice a 12 4 O two times
twin n 05 3 R either of two children born to the
same mother at same time
twist v 17 4 R to turn
twisted j 15 4 R sprained (injured at a joint by
sudden twisting)
two j 01 1 O 2
two-way j 11 2 O moving/allowing movement in both
directions
type v 10 4 O to write with a typewriter
type [type(s)of] n 16 3 O kind [kind(s)of]
typewriter n 16 4 O a machine used for printing letters,
etc.
typical j 24 4 O representative
ugly j 07 4 O not pretty; unpleasant to see
umbrella n 06 l O a device used for keeping rain off
your head
un- af 21 3 O negative/opposite
uncertain j 13 1 O doubtful, undecided
uncle n 10 4 O the brother of one's mother or father
uncomfortable j 14 3 O not comfortable
uncomfortably a 14 3 O not comfortably
unconscious j 23 2 O not alert/aware
under p 01 4 O below; beneath surface of
undergo/underwent/ v 24 4 O experience undergone
undergone
underground a 30 2 O below ground
underneath a 14 3 O below
underneath p 14 3 O below

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understand/understood v 07 2 O to grasp/perceive the meaning of


underwater j 25 2 O beneath the water
unemployed j 18 3 O not having a job
unemployment n 18 3 O lack of jobs; lacking a job
unfavorable j 18 2 O detrimental; not approving
unfavorably a 18 2 O detrimentally; disapprovingly
unfriendly j 17 1 O not friendly
unfurnished j 17 2 R without furniture
unhappy j 11 3 O dissatisfied
uniform n 04 2 O distinctive clothing worn by military
personnel
uninsulated j 17 4 R not covered to prevent passing of
heat, electricity, etc.
unit n 24 4 O single thing; group/part
unite v 28 3 O to join together into one; to join
together for a purpose
United States n 03 3 O a North American country
university n 12 2 O educational institution composed of
graduate/undergraduate schools
unless c 26 3 O if not, except if
unlikely j 18 2 O not probable
unnecessary j 16 1 O not essential
unpleasant j 12 1 O disagreeable
unselfish j 17 1 O generous; not selfish
until p 08 4 O up to the time of
until c 10 1 O up to the time
unusual j 15 3 O uncommon; out of the ordinary
unusually a 15 3 O out of the ordinary
up a 10 2 O from a lower to a higher level
up p 10 2 O to a higher place
upper j 22 4 O highest part
upset j 06 1 O worried, unhappy about something
upside down e 30 2 O in a position with the top turned to
the bottom
upstairs j 10 2 O on the upper floor of a building
urge v 21 4 O advise
us r 06 2 O objective form of we
use v 07 4 O to put into action or service
use n 17 4 O act of using; purpose for using
use up v 19 2 O consume; finish completely
used j 20 3 O second hand; used before
used to v 12 4 O used to show past routine;
discontinued habit
useful j 20 4 O that can be used; helpful
usual j 15 3 O common, customary

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usually a 07 4 O often, generally, most of the time


utility n 17 2 O service of gas, water, electricity, etc.
utilize v 24 1 O put to use
vacation n 06 4 O period of rest from work/school
vacuum n 23 1 O space completely empty
vague j 28 3 O not clearly expressed; indefinite; not
having an exact meaning
valley n 14 2 O land between hills/mountains
valuable j 25 4 O having worth
value n 25 4 O worth in money; usefulness of
something
values n 29 3 O standards, people's ideas about the
value of certain qualities
valve n 30 2 O a device used to control the flow of
liquids or gases
vanilla n 05 4 R a flavoring for food
vanish v 25 3 O to disappear
vapor n 23 1 O substance in gaseous state
vaporize v 24 3 O change into vapor
variable j 28 4 O changeable
variety n 11 4 O different things; an assortment
variety store n 10 2 O retail store that sells different kinds
of goods
various j 24 1 O of different kinds
vary v 24 1 O change
vegetable n 05 4 O a plant grown for food
vehicle n 06 2 O something designed for carrying,
i.e., car, truck, bus, etc.
vein n 23 2 O vessel leading blood to the heart
velocity n 24 2 O speed
vending machine n 10 1 O coin-operated machine used for
selling food
Venezuela n 03 3 R a country in northern South
America
verify v 28 1 O to make sure something is true or
accurate
vertical j 11 1 R straight up, right angles to a
horizontal line
very a 02 1 O extremely
vessel n 25 2 O a ship
veteran (vet) n 21 4 O ex-military person
vibrate v 26 4 O to move rapidly back and forth
vice admiral (O9) n 16 2 R Navy officer one rank below an
admiral
vicinity n 25 3 O the surrounding area
victim n 23 2 O one who suffers pain or harm
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view n 26 3 O a range of vision


viewpoint n 26 2 O an opinion or attitude
violin n 16 4 R 4-stringed instrument played with a
bow
visa n 15 3 O passport endorsement granting
entry into a country
viscosity n 24 3 O thickness of a liquid
visibility n 18 2 O degree of clearness
visible j 18 2 O able to be seen; evident
visibly a 18 2 O noticeably
vision n 24 4 O sight
visit n 04 1 O time spent in a place or with a
person
visit/visited v 04 1 O to go and spend time in a place or
with a person
visual j 28 4 O relating to seeing
vital j 26 3 O extremely important
vitamin n 19 2 O chemical substance important for
health
voice n 22 2 O sound produced by people when
speaking or singing
volleyball n 08 2 O game played by volleying a large
inflated ball over a net
volt n 27 4 O a unit of electrical force
voltage n 27 4 O an electrical force measured in volts
volume n 14 3 R loudness
volume n 23 1 O cubic space/loudness
volunteer n 19 4 O one who gives services without
payment
volunteer v 19 4 O give services without payment
vote v 22 2 O formal expression of choice
vowel n 02 1 O letter representing speech sound (a,
e, i, o, u)
waist n 13 3 O narrow part of body above the hips
wait (for) v 08 4 O to stay until something expected
occurs
wait on v 26 4 O to serve
waiter n 06 2 O man who serves food in a restaurant
waitress n 06 2 O woman who serves food in a
restaurant
wake up/woke up v 04 3 O to stop sleeping
wake/woke/woken up v 13 2 O to (cause to) stop sleeping
walk v 03 4 O to go on foot at a moderate pace
walk n 12 4 R a usually short journey on foot
walk n 16 3 O action of walking
wall n 01 4 O upright structure used to
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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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wear/wore/worn out v 20 3 O reduce to useless state; tire greatly


weather n 06 1 O the condition of the atmosphere
concerning temperature, moisture
weatherman n 18 2 O weather forecaster
wedding n 15 2 R marriage ceremony
Wednesday n 01 4 O 4th day of the week
week n 01 4 O 7 days/Sunday through Saturday
weekend n 01 4 O Saturday and Sunday
weigh v 13 4 O to measure weight; have a certain
weight
weight n 13 4 O heaviness of anything
weights n 16 1 O heavy objects; sports equipment
welcome v 30 1 O to greet or accept with pleasure
weld v 29 2 O to unite by melting together
well j 02 1 O not sick
well a 04 3 O in a good way
well n 24 3 R hole dug in ground for water
well n 30 2 O a deep hole which is drilled in the
earth to obtain oil, gas, or water
were v 03 3 O past tense of be (plural)
west a 08 1 O to, towards, facing west
west j 08 l O in, from the west
west n 08 1 O one of four main points on compass,
left of north
wet j 06 1 O not dry; moist; damp
what r 01 1 O which thing or event
What (kind of work) e 10 4 O request for specific information
do...do?
What a shame that... e 30 4 O It's too bad that
What are (you) doing? e 02 3 O request for information about
activity
What country (are you) e 03 3 O request for information about your
from? citizenship
What country (is he) from? e 03 3 O request for citizenship background
information
What do/does/did...look e 07 1 O describe (its) like? appearance
What is/are...called? e 07 1 O request to name an
What is/are...like? e 07 1 O describe what it is similar to
What language(s) do you e 03 2 O request for linguistic background
speak? information
What time is it? e 02 1 O request for hour and minute of the
day
what's t 01 1 O what + is
What's her name? e 01 2 O request for woman's name
What's his name? e 01 2 O request for man's name
What's the matter? e 05 1 O what's wrong
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What's wrong? e 05 1 O what's the problem


What's your name? e 01 1 O request for your name
whatever r 27 3 O anything
wheat n 14 2 O plant/grain from which flour is
made
wheel n 10 3 O a circular frame turning on a rod or
axle
when a 03 2 O at what time
when c 10 1 O at the time that
when a 14 2 O relative adverb
whenever c 23 2 O at whatever time
where a 02 2 O in/at what place
where a 14 2 O relative adverb
Where (are you) from? a 03 3 O request for information about your
origin
Where (is he) from? e 03 3 O What is his origin?
Where (is she) from? e 03 3 O What is her origin?
wherever a 27 3 O anyplace
whether c 17 1 O shows a choice between
possibilities; if
which j 05 l O used in questions when a choice is
to be made
which r 11 2 O refers to things only
whichever j 27 3 O any, either; referring to a choice
while c 10 1 O during the time that
while n 15 3 O a short length of time
white j 04 4 O the color of milk and snow
who r 02 4 O which/what person(s)?
who r 11 2 O refers to persons only
whoever r 27 3 O anyone, used as a subject
whole j 12 4 O all of
whom r 08 3 O alternate form of who
whomever r 27 3 O anyone, used as an object
whose r 02 2 O possessive form of who
why a 06 4 O for what cause/reason/purpose
wide j 07 1 O not narrow; broad
width n 13 4 O distance from side to side
wife/wives n 02 4 O the woman a man is married to
wild j 29 2 O not domesticated; having no
restraint
wilderness n 29 2 O a place of rough land where people
don't live
will m 05 3 O indicates future tense
will m 10 3 O request/response
will m 15 2 O willingness
will not m 05 3 O negative future tense

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willing j 27 1 O agreeable to doing


win/won/won v 13 1 O to be first/best in a game, etc.
wind n 12 1 O strong moving air
wind/wound/wound up v 27 3 0 to finally arrive at a place, situation,
or condition; to end up
wind/wound/wound up v 27 3 O to finish or complete; to bring to an
end
wind/wound/wound up v 27 3 O to twist or wrap around; to move in
a curving or circular path; to tighten
the spring of a mechanism
window n 01 l O a glass opening in a door/building
which lets in light and air
windscreen n 24 2 R glass protective device for airplanes
windshield n 24 2 O glass protective device for cars
windy j 06 1 O with a lot of wind
wine n 15 2 R alcoholic drink made from grapes or
other fruits
wing n 24 2 O part of plane/bird
winter n 04 4 O the cold season between autumn
(fall) and spring
wipe v 15 4 O to remove dirt, liquid, etc., with a
cloth
wire n 17 4 O metal drawn into long thread
wiring n 17 4 R arrangement of wired electrical
system
wish (to) v 18 2 O to want/desire
with p 04 2 O by means of
with respect to p 30 4 O in regard to/concerning
withdraw/withdrew v 09 1 O to take out
withdrawal n 09 1 O money withdrawn
within p 22 1 O inside the limits of
without p 06 2 O lacking; not having
without p 18 3 O lacking; not having
withstand/withstood/with v 25 3 O to endure
stood
woman/women n 02 1 O fully grown human female(s)
won't t 05 3 O will + not
won't v 27 1 O unwillingness
wonder v 17 2 O to wish to know
wonderful j 11 4 O unusually good
wood n 12 3 O hard substance beneath tree bark
wool n 13 2 O animal hair; cloth
word n 01 l O a written/spoken sound for
communication
work n 03 4 R occupation
work v 03 4 O to labor
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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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yesterday a 03 3 O on the day before today; recently


yet a 12 2 O up to now; at the present
yet c 22 2 O but; strange but true
yield v 11 2 O to give way; allow to pass
you r 01 2 O singular/plural; the one/ones being
addressed
you're t 01 2 O you + are
You're welcome. e 02 4 O a polite expression used when you
are thanked for something
young j 02 1 O not old
your j 01 1 O possessive singular of your
your j 02 2 O possessive plural of you
yours r 08 2 O possessive pronoun
yourself r 15 4 O refers to you; reflexive pronoun for
you
yourselves r 15 4 O refers to you and everyone with you;
plural reflexive pronoun for you
Zaire n 03 3 R central African country
zero j 01 1 O the symbol 0
zero-twenty n 01 1 O numbers 1 - 20
zip code n 23 3 R part of address
zipper n 05 3 O metal/plastic device used to fasten
clothes, especially pants and jackets
zone n 27 l O an area usually with defined
boundaries
" nbr 13 3 O symbol for inch/inches
(measurement)
' nbr 13 3 R symbol for foot/feet (measurement)
¢ nbr 01 3 O cent sign
$ nbr 01 3 O dollar sign
% nbr 13 3 O percent sign
x nbr 07 2 O times/multiplication sign
÷ nbr 07 2 O division sign
= nbr 01 3 O equals sign
o nbr 08 1 O degree sign
-able af 19 3 O verb/noun + -able = adj
-al af 25 4 O verb + al = noun
-al/-ial af 29 2 O noun + -al/-lal = adj
-ance af 23 4 O verb + -ance = noun
-ant af 24 4 O verb + -ant = adj
-ation af 16 4 O vb + -ation = noun
-ative af 20 3 O verb/noun + -ative = adj
-en af 17 4 O adj + -en = verb
-ence af 23 4 O verb + -ence = noun
-ent af 24 4 O verb + -ent = adj

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-er/-or af 13 3 O verb + -er/-or = noun


-ern af 23 3 O noun + -ern = adj
-ful af 22 3 O noun + -ful = adj
-fy af 24 1 O noun/adj + -fy = verb
-ible af 19 3 O verb/noun + -ible = adj
-ic af 27 2 O noun + -ic = adj
-ical af 27 2 O noun + -ical = adj
-ify af 27 1 O noun/adj + -ify = verb
-ility af 21 2 O adj + -ility = noun
-ion af 15 1 O vb + -ion = noun
-ist af 28 1 O stem + -ist = noun
-ity af 21 2 O adj + -ity = noun
-ive af 20 3 O verb/noun + -ive = adj
-ize af 28 2 O noun/adj + -ize = verb
-less af 22 3 O noun + -less = adj
-like af 28 4 O noun + -like = adj.
-ly af 09 3 O adj + -ly = adv
-ly af 15 4 O noun + -ly = adj
-ment af 18 4 O vb + -ment = noun
-ness af 22 1 O adj + -ness = noun
-ous af 26 2 O noun + -ous = adj
-proof af 26 3 O noun + -proof = adj
-tion/-sion af 17 1 O vb + -tion/-sion = noun
-tive af 20 3 O verb/noun + -tive = adj
-ty af 21 2 O adj + -ty = noun
-ward af 23 3 O noun + -ward = adj/adv
-y af 26 1 O verb + -y = noun
-y af 11 3 O noun + -y = adj
-y af 21 2 O adj + -y = noun
0 pronounced/read as "oh" n 08 3 O zero; number for telephone operator
0-20 nbr 01 1 O numbers
1,000 - 500,000 nbr 02 2 O numbers
101 - 999 nbr 02 1 O numbers
21 - 100 nbr 01 2 O numbers
501,000 - 1,000,000 nbr 02 4 O numbers

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