Ngsl Flashcards
1
Q
NGSL
abuse noun
A
def
to treat someone or something in a way that is cruel, harmful or wrong.
eg
She was cought in the act of abusing her political power.
syn
corruption
2
Q
def
to treat someone or something in a way that is cruel, harmful or wrong.
eg
She was cought in the act of abusing her political power.
syn
corruption
A
NGSL
abuse noun
3
Q
NGSL
accident noun
A
def
Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury, etc.
eg
The sign was damaged in an accident.
syn
disaster
4
Q
def
Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury, etc.
eg
The sign was damaged in an accident.
syn
disasterNGSL
accident noun
A
NGSL
accident noun
5
Q
NGSL
Habit noun
A
def
The usual way of behaving, something often repeated
eg
I always buy the same toohtpaste brand out of habit(=because of).
syn
custom
6
Q
def
The usual way of behaving, something often repeated
eg
I always buy the same toohtpaste brand out of habit(=because of).
syn
custom
A
NGSL
Habit noun
7
Q
NGSL
Activity
A
def
An action or a task (eg Doing the dishes)
eg
There were several of police vans and a lot of activity in the area.
syn
action
8
Q
def
An action or a task (eg Doing the dishes)
eg
There were several of police vans and a lot of activity in the area.
syn
action
A
NGSL
Activty
9
Q
NGSL
add verb
A
def
To put two thing together or things together
eg
If you add three and for you get seven
syn
Compute, calculate
10
Q
def
To put two thing together or things together
eg
If you add three and for you get seven
syn
Compute, calculate
A
NGSL
add verb
11
Q
NGSL
adjust verb
A
def
To change something slightly, especially to make it more right.
eg
If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
syn
adapt, accomodate
12
Q
def
To change something slightly, especially to make it more right.
eg
If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
syn
adapt, accomodate
A
NGSL
adjust verb
13
Q
NGSL
Administration noun
A
def
the work of running something (e.g business)
eg
Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with administration than with teaching.
syn
Control
14
Q
def
the work of running something (e.g business)
eg
Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with administration than with teaching.
syn
Control
A
NGSL
Administration noun
15
Q
NGSL
advocate noun
A
def
to publicaly support a belief or to request a change
eg
He advocates the return of capital punishment
syn
supporter
16
Q
def
to publicaly support a belief or to request a change
eg
He advocates the return of capital punishment
syn
supporter
A
NGSL
advocate noun
17
Q
NGSL
analyst noun
A
def
someone who is skilled at the analysis of data
eg
She is a marketing analyst with a major energy company
syn
accountant, investigator
18
Q
def
someone who is skilled at the analysis of data
eg
She is a marketing analyst with a major energy company
syn
accountant, investigator
A
NGSL
analyst noun
19
Q
NGSL
arrival noun
A
def
when someone or something gets to a place
eg
the arrival of satelite televesion has changed the face of broadcasting.
syn
appearance
20
Q
def
when someone or something gets to a place
eg
the arrival of satelite televesion has changed the face of broadcasting.
syn
appearance
A
NGSL
arrival noun
21
Q
ngsl
highlight noun
A
def
The best or most interesing part of something
eg
Highlights of the show will be shown after the news.
22
Q
def
The best or most interesing part of something
eg
Highlights of the show will be shown after the news.
A
ngsl
highlight noun
23
Q
ngsl
button noun
A
def
Small round piece of material used to fasten clothing
eg
I did up(=fastened) the button on my blouse
syn
knob
24
Q
def
Small round piece of material used to fasten clothing
eg
I did up(=fastened) the button on my blouse
syn
knob
A
ngsl
button
25
NGSL
appearance noun
def
Way that someone or something looks
eg
she will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest book.
syn
presentation
26
def
Way that someone or something looks
eg
she will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest book.
syn
presentation
NGSL
appearance noun
def
Way that someone or something looks
eg
she will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest book.
syn
presentation
27
Ngsl
application
def
formal request for a job, building permision, etc.
eg
I've sent off four application for four different jobs.
syn
function, operation and use
28
def
formal request for a job, building permision, etc.
eg
I've sent off four application for four different jobs.
syn
function, operation and use
Ngsl
application
def
formal request for a job, building permision, etc.
eg
I've sent off four application for four different jobs.
syn
function, operation and use
29
ngsl
apply verb
def
To ask formally for (a job, a building permission, etc)
eg
We've applied for a grant to get funding for the project
syn
Handle
30
def
To ask formally for (a job, a building permission, etc)
eg
We've applied for a grant to get funding for the project
syn
Handle
ngsl
apply verb
31
ngls
as preposition
def
A word used to compare two equal things.
eg
She'll soon be as tall as her mother
syn
similarly
32
def
A word used to compare two equal things.
eg
She'll soon be as tall as her mother
syn
similarly
ngls
as preposition
33
ngsl
Argument noun
def
A discussion in which you disagree with another's opinion.
eg
He got into an argument with Jeff in the club last night. past simple
syn
brawl noun
34
def
A discussion in which you disagree with another's opinion.
eg
He got into an argument with Jeff in the club last night
syn
brawl
ngsl
Argument noun
35
ngsl
arrange verb
def
to put things in a particular order or to plan and organize an event
eg
I'm trying to arrange my work, so I can have a few days off next week.
syn
organize
36
def
to put things in a particular order or to plan and organize an event
eg
I'm trying to arrange my work, so I can have a few days off next week.
syn
organize
ngsl
arrange verb
37
ngsl
arrangement noun
def
plan or preparation to make something happen
eg
They'd made all the arrengments for the party
syn
adjustment
38
def
plan or preparation to make something happen
eg
They'd made all the arrengments for the party
syn
adjustment
ngsl
arrangement noun
39
ngsl
hunt noun
def
to search for wild animals to kill or sport
eg
When lions cubs are young, the mother stays with them and let the father lion go to hunt for food.
syn
hunting
40
def
to search for wild animals to kill or sport
eg
When lions cubs are young, the mother stays with them and let the father lion go to hunt for food.
syn
hunting
ngsl
hunt noun
41
ngls
art noun
def
A creative skill using the imagination(eg painting)
eg
Can television and music really be considered art?
syn
craft
42
def
A creative skill using the imagination(eg painting)
eg
Can television and music really be considered art?
syn
craft
ngls
art noun
43
ngsl
characterize verb
def
to describe the quality of place, person or even a thing.
eg
bright colours and strong strokes characterize his painting style.
syn
Identify
44
def
to describe the quality of place, person or even a thing.
eg
bright colours and strong strokes characterize his painting style.
syn
Identify
ngsl
characterize verb
45
ngsl
assessment noun
def
Opinion based on judging the qualities of something or someone.
eg
would you say that is a fair assessment of this situation?. question present simple
syn
judgment noun
46
def
Opinion based on judging the qualities of something or someone.
eg
would you say that is a fair assessment of this situation?
syn
judgment
ngsl
assessment noun
47
ngsl
asset noun
def
the value of something or someone has or use to a company or someone.
eg
He'll be a great asset to the team.
syn
resource
48
def
the value of something or someone has or use to a company or someone.
eg
He'll be a great asset to the team. future simple
syn
resource noun
ngsl
asset noun
49
ngsl
back noun
def
behind;to the rear;previuous
eg
we sat at the back of the bus
syn
rear
50
def
behind;to the rear;previuous
eg
we sat at the back of the bus
syn
rear
ngsl
back noun
51
ngsl
associate noun
def
being partner in a proffesional work (e.g., in law )
example
Mr Shelton had a business meeting this evening with his bussines associate.
syn
fellow
52
def
being partner in a proffesional work (e.g., in law )
example
Mr Shelton had a business meeting this evening with his bussines associate.
syn
fellow
ngsl
associate noun
53
ngls
atmosphere noun
def
The mixture of gases that surround a place; the feeling that a place gives you
eg
There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office. present simple
syn
aura noun
54
def
The mixture of gases that surround a place; the feeling that a place gives you
eg
There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office
syn
aura
ngls
atmosphere noun
55
ngsl
attitude noun
def
The way you act, think and feel about something
eg
It's often very dificult to change people's attitude. present simple
syn
mindset noun
56
def
The way you act, think and feel about something
eg
It's often very dificult to change people's attitude.
syn
mindset
ngsl
attitude noun
57
ngsl
Ilustrate verb
def
to explain with examples, to make it easier to understand
eg
A beautiful ilustrated book/manuscript
syn
Clarify
58
def
to explain with examples, to make it easier to understand
eg
A beautiful ilustrated book/manuscript
syn
Clarify
ngsl
Ilustrate verb
59
ngsl
audience noun
def
Group of people listening, watch a play or a movie
eg
She lectures to audiences all over the world. Present simple
syn
crowd noun
60
def
Group of people listening, watch a play or a movie
eg
She lectures to audiences all over the world
syn
crowd
ngsl
audience noun
61
ngsl
author noun
def
person who writes books, poems, plays, etc
eg
He is the author of two books on Medieval history
syn
writer
62
def
person who writes books, poems, plays, etc
eg
He is the author of two books on Medieval history
syn
writer
ngsl
author noun
63
ngsl
impose verb
def
to make somebody to do or belieave something
eg
Very high taxed has been imposed on cigarettes
syn
demand
64
def
to make somebody to do or belieave something
eg
Very high taxed has been imposed on cigarettes
syn
demand
ngsl
impose verb
65
ngsl
band noun
def
Group of people who work together (e.g., play music)
eg
The beatles were the most probably famous band in the world.
syn
crew
66
def
Group of people who work together (e.g., play music)
eg
The beatles were the most probably famous band in the world.
syn
crew
ngsl
band noun
67
ngsl
bar noun
def
to prevent entry, exit or an action
eg
A lack of formal education is no bar to becoming rich
syn
fence
68
def
to prevent entry, exit or an action
eg
A lack of formal education is no bar to becoming rich
syn
fence
ngsl
bar noun
69
ngsl
basically adverb
def
In the most important ways even if it is not completely true
eg
Basically, the want to know more information about the project before they put any money into it.
syn
essentialy
70
def
In the most important ways even if it is not completely true
eg
Basically, the want to know more information about the project before they put any money into it.
syn
essentialy
ngsl
basically adverb
71
ngsl
bedroom noun
def
room for sleeping, ussually with a bed.
eg
Our house has three bedrooms. present simple
syn
chamber noun
72
def
room for sleeping, ussually with a bed.
eg
Our house has three bedrooms
syn
chamber
ngsl
bedroom noun
73
ngsl
belief noun
def
A feeling of something verifiable or true
eg
Her belief in god gave her confidence during hard times
syn
confidence
74
def
A feeling of something verifiable or true
eg
Her belief in god gave her confidence during hard times
syn
confidence
ngsl
belief noun
75
ngsl
bind verb
def
to put two things together to limit their freedom
eg
the prisioner was bound hands and feet. past simple
syn
tie up phrasel verb
76
def
to put two things together to limit their freedom
eg
the prisioner was bound hands and feet
syn
tie up
ngsl
bind verb
77
ngsl
birth noun
def
When a baby comes out of the body of its mother
eg
It was a difficult birth
syn
childbirth
78
def
to put two things together to limit their freedom
eg
the prisioner was bound hands and feet
syn
tie up
ngsl
bind verb
79
ngsl
bomb noun
def
a weapon designed to break apart very suddenly and violently.
eg
A bomb went off near a hospital in Baghdad
syn
explosive
80
def
a weapon designed to break apart very suddenly and violently.
eg
A bomb went off near a hospital in Baghdad
syn
explosive
ngls
bomb noun
81
ngls
bond noun
def
something that connect people, groups or parts;a duty or promise to another; glue
eg
there has been a close bond between them since he saved her from drowing.
syn
relationship
82
def
something that connect people, groups or parts;a duty or promise to another; glue
eg
there has been a close bond between them since he saved her from drowing.
syn
relationship
ngls
bond noun
83
ngsl
border noun
def
a line separeting one country from another
eg
were you stopped at the border?
syn
boundary
84
def
a line separeting one country from another
eg
were you stopped at the border? present simple
syn
boundary noun
ngsl
border noun
85
ngsl
competitor noun
def
someone taking part in a competition
eg
how many competitors took part in the race?
syn
challenger
86
def
someone taking part in a competition
eg
how many competitors took part in the race?
syn
challenger
ngsl
competitor noun
87
def
someone taking part in a competition
eg
how many competitors took part in the race?
syn
challenger
ngsl
competitor noun
88
ngsl
incident noun
def
Something that happened, especially if it is bad or unusual
eg
an unfortunate incident
syn
episode
89
def
Something that happened, especially if it is bad or unusual
eg
an unfortunate incident
syn
episode
ngsl
incident noun
90
ngsl
intelligence noun
def
Ability to learn, memorize and understand things.
eg
an intelligence test. present simple
syn
intellect noun
91
def
Ability to learn, memorize and understand things.
eg
an intelligence test
syn
intellect noun
ngsl
intelligence noun
92
ngsl
branch noun
def
A part of tree that grows out from the tree; a area of organization apart from the main office.
eg
Inmunology is a brach of medical science. present simple
syn
section noun
93
def
A part of tree that grows out from the tree; a area of organization apart from the main office
eg
Inmunology is a brach of medical science. presen simple
syn
section noun
districti noun
ngsl
branch noun
94
ngsl
brand noun
def
name given to a product or service
eg
This isn't my usual brand of deodorant. present simple
syn
logo noun
95
def
name given to a product or service
eg
This isn't my usual brand of deodorant.
syn
logo
ngsl
brand noun
96
ngsl
build verb
def
to make(e.g. a house, put thing together)
eg
they're building new house by the river
syn
begin
97
def
to make(e.g. a house, put thing together)
eg
they're building new house by the river
syn
begin
ngsl
build verb
98
ngsl
business noun
def
the making, buying or selling goods to make money
eg
My brother's in business
syn
field noun
99
def
the making, buying or selling goods to make money
eg
My brother's in business
syn
field
ngsl
business noun
100
ngsl
bridge noun
def
Structure created over a river, so people, animal or vehicules can cross
eg
to get to the restaurant you need to get over the bridge
syn
overpass noun
101
def
Structure created over a river, so people, animal or vehicules can cross
eg
to get to the restaurant you need to get over the bridge
syn
overpass noun
ngsl
bridge noun
102
ngsl
coverage noun
def
a way a newspaper, television program reports an event
eg
Live coverage showed the team after the game
syn
report
103
def
a way a newspaper, television program reports and event
eg
Live coverage showed the team after the game
syn
report noun
ngsl
coverage noun
104
ngsl
crew noun
def
An organized group of people (e.g. on a ship)
eg
All 44 passenger and crew were killed when the boat sunk
syn
team
105
def
An organized group of people (e.g. on a ship)
eg
All 44 passenger and crew were killed when the boat sunk
syn
team
ngsl
crew noun
106
ngsl
kick noun
def
to hit someone or something using your foot
eg
he was accused of kicking a man in the face
syn
punch
107
def
to hit someone or something using your foot
eg
he was accused of kicking a man in the face
syn
punch
ngsl
kick noun
108
ngsl
kiss noun
def
to put your lips against somebody's lips to show love
eg
She gave him a kiss on the lips
syn
peck
109
def
to put your lips against somebody's lips to show love
eg
She gave him a kiss on the lips
syn
peck
ngsl
kiss noun
110
ngsl
dependent adjective
def
someone who depends on somebody for (financial) support
eg
It's very easy to become dependent on sleeping pills.
syn
vulnerable adjective
111
ngsl
campaign noun
def
to work in an organized and active way toward a goal
eg
the government has just lunched(=begun) their annual campaign to stop drunken driving.
syn
operation
112
def
to work in an organized and active way toward a goal
eg
the government has just lunched(=begun) their annual campaign to stop drunken driving.
syn
operation
ngsl
campaign noun
113
ngsl
latter adjective
def
The second or last mentioned thing
eg
Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year. present simple
syn
recent adjective
114
def
The second or last mentioned thing
eg
Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year
syn
recent
ngsl
latter adjective
115
ngsl
lock noun
def
to close something with a device so others cannot open it
eg
safety locks. present simple
syn
bolt noun
116
def
to close something with a device so others cannot open it
eg
safety locks
syn
bolt
ngsl
lock noun
117
ngsl
cent noun
def
100th of the basic unit of money
eg
on the foreign exchange the pound rises around 2 cents against the dollar
syn
(cooper) penny
118
def
100th of the basic unit of money
eg
on the foreign exchange the pound rises around 2 cents against the dollar
syn
(cooper) penny
ngsl
cent noun
119
ngsl
certainly adverb
def
definitely true or is sure to happen
eg
had you forgotten about our meet on sunday?. Centainly not!. I've reserver a table at Lucho's restaurant for this evening.
syn
absolety adb
120
def
definitely true or is sure to happen
eg
had you forgotten about our meet on sunday?. Centainly not!. I've reserver a table at Lucho's restaurant for this evening.
syn
absolety adb
ngsl
certainly adverb
121
ngsl
chain noun
def
series of connected things, events or even people.
eg
Peace campaigners formed a chain around the military base
syn
group or cable
122
def
series of connected things, events or even people.
eg
Peace campaigners formed a chain around the military base
syn
group or cable
ngsl
chain noun
123
ngsl
channel noun
def
1a narrow, deep body of water used by ships.
2a system used for end data from one person or place to another person or place.
eg
the boats all have to pass through this narrow channel
syn
route
124
def
1a narrow, deep body of water used by ships.
2a system used for end data from one person or place to another person or place.
eg
the boats all have to pass through this narrow channel
syn
route
ngsl
channel noun
125
ngsl
characteristic noun
def
particular feature that a thing or someone has
eg
the male displays several characteristics which distinguish him from the female. present simple
syn
atribute noun
126
def
particular feature that a thing or someone has
eg
the male displays several characteristics which distinguish him from the female.
syn
atribute
ngsl
characteristic noun
127
ngsl
milk noun
def
the white liquid that is produced by females to feed their kids
eg
a milk bottle
syn
buttermilk
128
def
the white liquid that is produced by females to feed their kids
eg
a milk bottle. present simple
syn
buttermilk noun
ngsl
milk noun
129
ngsl
colors noun
def
the quality of thing you can see such blue, red
eg
the dress comes in blue, green, red and other colors. present simple
syn
glow noun
130
def
the quality of thing you can see such blue, red
eg
the dress comes in blue, green, red and other colors.
syn
glow noun
ngsl
color noun
131
ngsl
origin noun
def
the point where someone or something is started.
eg
what's the origin of this saying? (=where did it come from?)
syn
source
132
def
the point where someone or something is started.
eg
what's the origin of this saying? (=where did it come from?)
syn
source
ngsl
origin noun
133
ngsl
church noun
def
building where people gather and pray
eg
a church spire/tower
syn
chapel
134
def
building where people gather and pray
eg
a church spire/tower
syn
chapel
ngsl
church noun
135
ngls
drag verb
def
to pull something that is difficult to move
eg
pick up the chair instead of pulling it behind you!. present simple
syn
creep verb
136
def
to pull something that is difficult to move
eg
pick up the chair instead of pulling it behind you!
syn
creep
ngsl
drag verb
137
ngsl
civil adjective
def
It's related to people related to a country
eg
helicopters are mainly used for military rather than civil use.
syn
local
138
def
It's related to people related to a country
eg
helicopters are mainly used for military rather than civil use.
syn
local
ngsl
civil adjective
139
ngsl
proportion noun
def
an amoun that is part of the whole thing
eg
Children make up a large proportion of the world's population. present simple
syn
distribution noun
140
def
an amoun that is part of the whole thing
eg
Children make up a large proportion of the world's population. present simple
syn
distribution noun
ngsl
proportion noun
141
ngsl
reject verb
def
to refuse to accept, believe or consider
eg
he is in trouble but he has refused all my offers of help
syn
refuse
142
def
to refuse to accept, believe or consider
eg
he is in trouble but he has rejected all my offers of help
syn
refuse
ngsl
reject verb
143
ngsl
clothes noun
def
things you wear on your body(e.g.,shirt, dress, tie)
eg
Iˋm just putting my clothes. present continuous
syn
attire noun
144
def
things you wear on your body(e.g.,shirt, dress, tie)
eg
Iˋm just putting my clothes. present continuous
syn
attire noun
ngsl
clothes noun
145
ngsl
course noun
def
direction that a river moves along
eg
changing the course of the river would cause serious enviromental damages to the enviroment.
syn
route
146
def
direction that a river moves along
eg
changing the course of the river would cause serious enviromental damages to the enviroment. present simple
syn
route noun
ngsl
course noun
147
ngsl
colleague noun
def
someone who work with you in the same area
eg
we're entertaining colleagues of Carol's tonight. present continuous - future planified
syn
teammate noun
148
def
someone who work with you in the same area
eg
we're entertaining colleagues of Carol's tonight.
syn
teammate
ngsl
colleague noun
149
ngsl
formula noun
def
plan or method for doing or making something
eg
we have changed the formula of the washing powder
syn
procedure
150
def
plan or method for doing or making something
eg
we have changed the formula of the washing powder
syn
procedure
ngsl
formula noun
151
ngsl
combination noun
def
result of mixing different things
eg
her experience and energy are a winning combination in business. Present simple
syn
mix noun
152
def
result of mixing different things
eg
her experience and energy are a winning combination in business
syn
mix
ngsl
combination noun
153
ngsl
fundation noun
def
undergound base on which a building is constructed
eg
the fundation of a new state. Present simple
syn
base noun
154
def
undergound base on which a building is constructed
eg
the fundation of a new state. present simple
syn
base noun
ngsl
fundation noun
155
ngsl
lip noun
deg
The top and bottom part of the outsise of somebody's mouth.
eg
He had chocolate on his upper and lower lips.
syn
rim
156
deg
The top and bottom part of the outsise of somebody's mouth.
eg
He had chocolate on his upper and lower lips.
syn
rim
ngsl
lip noun
157
ngsl
comment noun
def
Something you say, give an opinion or remark
eg
gary made a derogatory comment about one of his teachers. past simple
syn
observation noun
158
def
Something you say, give an opinion or remark
eg
gary made a derogatory comment about one of his teachers.
syn
observation
ngsl
comment noun
159
ngsl
commision noun
def
A group in charge of finding out about something or controlling something
eg
A commision on alcohol abuse/family violence
syn
authority
160
def
A group in charge of finding out about something or controlling something
eg
A commision on alcohol abuse/family violence
syn
authority
ngsl
commision noun
161
ngsl
commitment noun
def
A promise or decision to do something; something you must do that takes time.
eg
the goverment reaffirment its commitment to the peace process
syn
promise
162
def
A promise or decision to do something; something you must do that takes time.
eg
the goverment reaffirment its commitment to the peace process. present simple.
syn
promise noun
ngsl
commitment noun
163
ngsl
relief noun
def
the relaxed feeling when something unpleasent stops or doesn't happen
eg
james can't come today, that's a relief!
syn
happiness
164
def
the relaxed feeling when something unpleasent stops or doesn't happen
eg
james can't come today, that's a relief!
syn
happiness noun
ngsl
relief noun
165
ngsl
complain verb
def
to say that you are not happy or satisfied with something or somebody
eg
you're always complaining
syn
accuse
166
def
to say that you are not happy or satisfied with something or somebody
eg
you're always complaining
syn
accuse
ngsl
complain verb
167
ngsl
component noun
def
one of the parts that make up something
eg
the factory supplies electrical components for cars.
syn
item
168
def
one of the parts that make up something
eg
the factory supplies electrical components for cars.
syn
item
ngsl
component noun
169
ngsl
concentrate verb
def
to give all your attention to a task; focus
eg
The company is concentrating (its resources) on improving the internal policy.
syn
focus
170
def
to give all your attention to a task; focus
eg
The company is concentrating (its resources) on improving the internal policy. present continuous
syn
focus verb
ngsl
concentrate verb
171
ngsl
condition noun
def
state of living you are in (e.g. health, sight)
eg
he's in no condition to drive home
syn
status
172
def
state of living you are in (e.g. health, sight)
eg
he's in no condition to drive home
syn
status
ngsl
condition noun
173
ngsl
margin noun
def
the empty space at top, bottom and sides of a printed page
eg
she was in the habit of making notes in the margin of her text books. past simple
syn
edge noun
174
def
the empty space at top, bottom and sides of a printed page
eg
she was in the habit of making notes in the margin of her text books.
syn
edge
ngsl
margin noun
175
ngsl
content noun
def
information in something (e.g. a book or program computer)
eg
it's a very stylish and beatiful film. but it lacks content.
syn
idea
176
def
information in something (e.g. a book or program computer)
eg
it's a very stylish and beatiful film. but it lacks content.
syn
idea
ngsl
content noun
177
ngsl
contract noun
def
legal agreement (e.g. for doing work for money)
eg
my solicitor is drawing up(=drawing a contract)
syn
arrengment
178
def
legal agreement (e.g. for doing work for money)
eg
my solicitor is drawing up(=drawing a contract)
syn
arrengment noun
ngsl
contract noun
179
ngsl
contribute verb
def
give something of value or help someone or something
eg
aren't you going to contribute towards Jarren's leaving present
syn
commit
180
def
give something of value or help someone or something
eg
aren't you going to contribute towards Jarren's leaving present
syn
commit
ngsl
contribute verb
181
ngsl
pace noun
def
the speed at someone or something moves or happens.
eg
could you slow down? I can't keep pace with you
syn
velocity
182
def
the speed at someone or something moves or happens.
eg
could you slow down? I can't keep pace with you
syn
velocity
ngsl
pace noun
183
ngls
corner noun
def
place where two lines, sides meet.
eg
I have a bruise where I hit my leg on the corner of the tabel. present simple
syn
edge noun
184
def
place where two lines, sides meet.
eg
I have a bruise where I hit my leg on the corner of the tabel
syn
edge
ngls
corner noun
185
ngsl
reputation noun
def
an opinion about something or something based on the past
eg
the goverment's reputation has already been hurt by a series of scandals.
syn
fame
186
def
an opinion about something or something based on the past
eg
the goverment's reputation has already been hurt by a series of scandals.
syn
fame
ngsl
reputation noun
187
ngsl
shoulder noun
def
the part of the body where the arms attaches or join
eg
then she put her arm around myshoulder and gave me kiss.
syn
-
188
def
the part of the body where the arms attaches or join
eg
then she put her arm around myshoulder and gave me kiss.
syn
-
ngsl
shoulder noun
189
ngsl
perception noun
def
the way someone sees and feel someone or something
eg
these photographs will change people's perception of war.
syn
viewpoint
190
def
the way someone sees and feel someone or something
eg
these photographs will change people's perception of war.
syn
viewpoint
ngsl
perception noun
191
ngsl
similarly adv
def
In a way that someone or something is almost the same as someone or something.
eg
I was brought up to be polite. Similarly, I've tried to teach my own children good manners.
syn
alike
192
def
In a way that someone or something is almost the same as someone or something.
eg
I was brought up to be polite. Similarly, I've tried to teach my own children good manners.
syn
alike
ngsl
similarly adv
193
ngsl
crime noun
def
act that is agains the law;murder,theft,etc.
eg
the goverment plans to put more officer on the streets to tackle serious crime
syn
corruption
194
def
act that is agains the law;murder,theft,etc.
eg
the goverment plans to put more officer on the streets to tackle serious crimes. present simple
syn
corruption noun
ngsl
crime noun
195
ngsl
supporter noun
def
someone who shows that are in favor of an idea or plan
eg
He's one of president's strongest supporter within industry.
syn
ally noun
196
def
someone who shows that are in favor of an idea or plan
eg
He's one of president's strongest supporter within industry.
syn
ally
ngsl
supporter noun
197
ngsl
symbol noun
def
action or object that represents an idea or movement
eg
a heart shape is the symbol of love
syn
figure
198
def
action or object that represents an idea or movement
eg
a heart shape is the symbol of love
syn
figure
ngsl
symbol noun
199
ngsl
cultural adjective
def
of a particular community's customs and behaviors
eg
the misunderstanding is likely just the result of cultural difference between them.
syn
artistic
200
def
of a particular community's customs and behaviors
eg
the misunderstanding is likely just the result of cultural difference between them.
syn
artistic
ngsl
cultural adjective
201
ngsl
sky noun
def
the place where we see clouds above us
eg
we looked up/into the sky at the sound of the plane
syn
heavens
202
def
the place where we see clouds above us
eg
we looked up/into the sky at the sound of the plane
syn
heavens noun
ngsl
sky noun
203
ngsl
cream noun
def
the thic white liquid that comes from milk and in used in cocking
eg
a cake cream (A cake with cream in it)
syn
jelly
204
def
the thic white liquid that comes from milk and in used in cocking
eg
a cake cream (A cake with cream in it)
syn
jelly
ngsl
cream noun
205
ngsl
evolution noun
def
slow, steady change or development
eg
we watched a documentary about the story of human evolution over the last three thousand years
syn
change
206
def
slow, steady change or development
eg
we watched a documentary about the story of human evolution over the last three thousand years
syn
change
ngsl
evolution noun
207
ngsl
example noun
def
something or someone who represents a group.
eg
this painting is marvellous example of her work. present simple
syn
case noun
208
def
something or someone who represents a group.
eg
this painting is marvellous example of her work.
syn
case
ngsl
example noun
209
ngsl
decrease verb
def
to reduce the amount, quantity,size or intensity of something
eg
our share of the market has decresed sharply this year
syn
reduction
210
def
to reduce the amount, quantity,size or intensity of something
eg
our share of the market has decresed sharply this year
syn
reduction
ngsl
decrease verb
211
ngsl
exhaust verb
def
to use all of something such as energy, resources, or possibilities to make someone very, very tired
eg
Billy's heart was so weak that just climbing a few steps exhausted him.
212
def
to use all of something such as energy, resources, or possibilities to make someone very, very tired
eg
Billy's heart was so weak that just climbing a few steps exhausted him.
ngsl
exhaust verb
213
ngsl
soul noun
def
the spiritual part of a person
eg
she's one of those people who puts their body and soul into their work
syn
conscience
214
def
the spiritual part of a person
eg
she's one of those people who puts their body and soul into their work
syn
conscience
ngsl
soul noun
215
ngsl
delay noun
def
to cause something to happen latter than planned or expected
eg
I think we should delay deciding about this 'til next year.
syn
lag
216
def
to cause something to happen latter than planned or expected
eg
I think we should delay deciding about this 'til next year.
syn
lag
ngsl
delay noun
217
ngsl
specifically adv
def
in a well-defined or clean manner; in a particular way
eg
these jeans are specifically designed desing for women.
syn
precisely
218
def
in a well-defined or clean manner; in a particular way
eg
these jeans are specifically designed desing for women.
syn
precisely
ngsl
specifically adv
219
ngsl
demonstrate verb
def
to show how something works (e.g. a product)
eg
These problems demostrate the importance of strategic planning.
syn
indicate
220
def
to show how something works (e.g. a product)
eg
These problems demostrate the importance of strategic planning.
syn
indicate
ngsl
demonstrate verb
221
ngsl
extract verb
def
to take something out from something else
eg
the oil which is extracted from the olive is used for cocking.
syn
separate
222
def
to take something out from something else
eg
the oil which is extracted from the olive is used for cocking.
syn
separatev
ngsl
extract verb
223
ngsl
talent noun
def
the natural ability of person to something well
eg
Her talent for music showed at an early age
syn
Capability
224
def
the natural ability of person to something well
eg
Her talent for music showed at an early age
syn
Capability
ngsl
talent noun
225
ngsl
desire noun
def
to wish for, want something or hope for something
eg
She had a burning/string desire to get back to her home country before she died.
syn
aspiration
226
def
to wish for, want something or hope for something
eg
She had a burning/string desire to get back to her home country before she died.
syn
aspiration
ngsl
desire noun
227
ngsl
destroy verb
def
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists.
eg
The accident seems to have completely destroyed his confidence.
syn
damage
228
def
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists.
eg
The accident seems to have completely destroyed his confidence.
syn
damage
ngsl
destroy verb
229
ngsl
direction noun
def
it describes the way you are going (e.g., north)
eg
'No, go that way' I said. Pointing in the opposite direction.
syn
way
230
def
it describes the way you are going (e.g., north)
eg
'No, go that way' I said. Pointing in the opposite direction.
syn
way
ngsl
direction noun
231
ngsl
distinction noun
def
The special quality that makes something different
eg
There's a clear disctintion between the dialects spoken in the two regions
syn
Characteristic
232
def
The special quality that makes something different
eg
There's a clear disctintion between the dialects spoken in the two regions
syn
Characteristic
ngsl
distinction noun
233
ngsl
division noun
def
something separated in different parts;Groups separated by functions.
eg
the equal division of labor between workers
syn
distribution
234
def
something separated in different parts;Groups separated by functions.
eg
the equal division of labor between workers
syn
distribution
ngsl
division noun
235
ngsl
doctor noun
def
a proffesional who is trained to treat sick or injured people.
eg
the doctor prescibed some medication
syn
expert
236
def
a proffesional who is trained to treat sick or injured people.
eg
the doctor prescibed some medication
syn
expert
ngsl
doctor noun
237
ngsl
domestic adjective
def
relating to a particular country; relating to the home and family
eg
Domestic opinion had turned agains the war
syn
internal
238
def
relating to a particular country; relating to the home and family
eg
Domestic opinion had turned agains the war
syn
internal
ngsl
domestic adjective
239
ngsl
iron noun
def
the hard material used to make steel(Fe)
eg
working iron require higher temperatures than cooper
sym
cast
240
def
the hard material used to make steel(Fe)
eg
working iron require higher temperatures than cooper
sym
cast
ngsl
iron noun
241
ngsl
economy noun
def
total of all the goods, services and wages in area
eg
Tourism can help to boost a with economy
syn
frugality
242
def
total of all the goods, services and wages in area
eg
Tourism can help to boost a with economy
syn
frugality
ngsl
economy noun
243
ngsl
editor noun
def
a person whose job a to make changes to the contents of a book
eg
she's a senior editor in the refence deparment in a publising company.
syn
reviser
244
def
a person whose job a to make changes to the contents of a book
eg
she's a senior editor in the refence deparment in a publising company.
syn
reviser
ngsl
editor noun
245
ngsl
elect verb
def
choose someone for a position usually by voting
eg
we elected him as our representative
syn
vote for
246
def
choose someone for a position usually by voting
eg
we elected him as our representative
syn
vote for
ngsl
elect verb
247
ngsl
knee noun
def
the middle part of you leg that bends
eg
the baby was crawling around on her hands and knees.
syn
patella
248
def
the middle part of you leg that bends
eg
the baby was crawling around on her hands and knees.
syn
patella
ngsl
knee noun
249
ngsl
stem noun
def
the long and thin part of flower that support leaves and flowers
eg
flower stems
syn
branch
250
def
the long and thin part of flower that support leaves and flowers
eg
flower stems
syn
branch
ngsl
stem noun
251
ngsl
engineer noun
def
proffesional who build and create complex structures and others complicated structures
eg
I'm studying to become a engineer, and I'm currently working on different robitic projects
syn
architect
252
def
proffesional who build and create complex structures and others complicated structures
eg
I'm studying to become a engineer, and I'm currently working on different robitic projects
syn
architect
ngsl
engineer noun
253
ngsl
entirely adverb
def
fully or completely
eg
I entirely forgot about the meeting yesterday, so now I feel so bad.
syn
completely
254
def
fully or completely
eg
I entirely forgot about the meeting yesterday, so now I feel so bad.
syn
completely
ngsl
entirely adverb
255
256
257
ngsl
wage noun
def
money paid to the worker for the hours who worked
eg
by the next year, I'll be working a better job a higher salary.
syn
-
258
def
money paid to the worker for the hours who worked
eg
by the next year, I'll be working a better job a higher salary.
syn
-
ngsl
wage noun
259
ngsl
wheel noun
def
the round thing under the car that turns and make it move.
eg
I was trying to fix the wheel, but I kept coming off
syn
roller
260
def
the round thing under the car that turns and make it move.
eg
I was trying to fix the wheel, but I kept coming off
syn
roller
ngsl
wheel noun
261
ngsl
espace verb
def
get away from a place or a location where you're being held
eg
I'm cleaning the wheel on my car because it got dirty
syn
dissapear
262
def
get away from a place or a location where you're being held
eg
I'm cleaning the wheel on my car because it got dirty
syn
dissapear
ngsl
escape verb
263
ngls
winner noun
def
an animal or a person that is the best in a competition or a race.
eg
by the time we arrived, they had already decided the winner of the competition
syn
champion
264
def
an animal or a person that is the best in a competition or a race.
eg
by the time we arrived, they had already decided the winner of the competition
syn
champion
ngls
winner noun
265
ngsl
estimate noun
def
guess or calculation of the cost, value or size
eg
by tomorrow, they will have sent us the final estimate for the project
syn
evaluation
266
def
guess or calculation of the cost, value or size
eg
by tomorrow, they will have sent us the final estimate for the project
syn
evaluation
ngsl
estimate noun
267
ngsl
appointment noun
def
the time you arranged to meet someone or to do something
eg
at this time tomorrow, I'll be attending my appointment with the doctor.
syn
date
268
def
the time you arranged to meet someone or to do something
eg
at this time tomorrow, I'll be attending my appointment with the doctor.
syn
date
ngsl
appointment noun
269
ngsl
here adverb
def
in, at or place
eg
by the time you arrive here, I will have waited for over two hours.
syn
present
270
|def
in, at or place
eg
by the time you arrive here, I will have waited for over two hours.
syn
present
ngsl
here adverb
271
ngsl
examine verb
def
to look at someone or somebody very carefully in order to learn more
eg
If I were a detective, I would examine every detail of the crime scene
syn
check
272
def
to look at someone or somebody very carefully in order to learn more
eg
If I were a detective, I would examine every detail of the crime scene
syn
check
ngsl
examine verb
273
ngsl
breakfast noun
def
the first meal of the day
eg
If I skip breakfast, I always feel tired by noon
syn
274
ngsl
excite verb
def
to make some happy, eager, interested
eg
If they announce the concert, it will excite a lot of fans
syn
animate
275
def
to make some happy, eager, interested
eg
If they announce the concert, it will excite a lot of fans
syn
animate
ngsl
excite verb
276
ngsl
however adv
def
used to say that something is different from what was said before; but
eg
I have tried to study all day;However I keep getting distracted
syn
yet
277
def
used to say that something is different from what was said before; but
eg
I have tried to study all day;However I keep getting distracted
syn
yet
ngsl
however adv
278
ngsl
breast noun
def
one of the two parts on the front of a woman that produce milk when she has a baby
eg
she was grilling the chicken breast when the phone rang
syn
chest
279
def
one of the two parts on the front of a woman that produce milk when she has a baby
eg
she was grilling the chicken breast when the phone rang
syn
chest
ngsl
breast noun
280
ngsl
capture verb
def
to catch and prevent someone from being free
eg
if the had captured the criminal earlier, the incident wouldn't have scalated
syn
seize
281
def
to catch and prevent someone from being free
eg
if the had captured the criminal earlier, the incident wouldn't have scalated
syn
seize
ngsl
capture verb
282
ngsl
celebrate verb
def
to observe an evernt or ocation (e.g., a birthday)
eg
If I had more time, I would celebrate with you tonight
syn
honer
283
def
to observe an evernt or ocation (e.g., a birthday)
eg
If I had more time, I would celebrate with you tonight
syn
honer
ngsl
celebrate verb
284
ngsl
expense noun
def
the amount of money used to pay for something
eg
the biggest expense last year was repairing my car
syn
charge
285
def
the amount of money used to pay for something
eg
the biggest expense last year was repairing my car
syn
charge
ngsl
expense noun
286
ngsl
explore verb
def
to learn about something in detail or travel around
eg
by the end of the month, we will have explored all the haking trails in the park
syn
examine
287
def
to learn about something in detail or travel around
eg
by the end of the month, we will have explored all the haking trails in the park
syn
examine
ngsl
explore verb
288
ngsl
extend verb
def
to straigthen or stretch out something (e.g., your legs)
eg
If the weather improves, we will extend our stay at the beach
syn
continue
289
def
to straigthen or stretch out something (e.g., your legs)
eg
If the weather improves, we will extend our stay at the beach
syn
continue
ngsl
extend verb
290
ngsl
childhood noun
def
the time when you are a child
eg
If you think about your childhood, it brings back strong emotions
syn
adolescence
291
def
the time when you are a child
eg
If you think about your childhood, it brings back strong emotions
syn
adolescence
ngsl
childhood noun
292
ngsl
fairly adv
def
in a reasonable way;between a little and very much
eg
if the weather is fairly good, we'll go hiking
syn
reasonably
293
def
in a reasonable way;between a little and very much
eg
if the weather is fairly good, we'll go hiking
syn
reasonably
ngsl
fairly adv
294
ngsl
farmer noun
def
someone who owns or looks after farm
eg
a farmer works hard every day to grow crops for the community
syn
grower
295
def
someone who owns or looks after farm
eg
a farmer works hard every day to grow crops for the community
syn
grower
ngsl
farmer noun
296
ngsl
fear noun
def
unpleasent feeling by being aware of danger
eg
If I didn't have this fear of speaking in public, I would join in the debate team
syn
worry
297
def
unpleasent feeling by being aware of danger
eg
If I didn't have this fear of speaking in public, I would join in the debate team
syn
worry
ngsl
fear noun
298
ngsl
feed verb
def
to give food (e.g., to an animal or a baby)
eg
she was feeding the birds when suddenly it started to rain
syn
provide
299
def
to give food (e.g., to an animal or a baby)
eg
she was feeding the birds when suddenly it started to rain
syn
provide
ngsl
feed verb
300
ngsl
closely adverb
def
very close in time;just next to
eg
he had studied the map closely before starting the hike
syn
fimrly
301
def
very close in time;just next to
eg
he had studied the map closely before starting the hike
syn
firmly
ngsl
closely adverb
302
ngsl
file noun
def
to submit doccument to an authority (e.g., city hall)
eg
if you save the file now, you'll not lose your progress
syn
record
303
def
to submit doccument to an authority (e.g., city hall)
eg
if you save the file now, you'll not lose your progress
syn
record
ngsl
file noun
304
ngls
angle noun
def
a place where to lines meet
eg
if the angle is too deep, the ladder might slip
syn
corner
305
def
a place where to lines meet
eg
if the angle is too deep, the ladder might slip
syn
corner
ngls
angle noun
306
ngls
flower noun
def
plant with a pretty head (e.g., a rose)
eg
if you plant the flower, it will grow faster
syn
blossom
307
def
plant with a pretty head (e.g., a rose)
eg
if you plant the flower, it will grow faster
syn
blossom
ngls
flower noun
308
ngsl
attribute noun
def
quality or factor that someone or something has
eg
the most beatiful attribute will have been identified by the end of the meeting
syn
characteristic
309
def
quality or factor that someone or something has
eg
the most beatiful attribute will have been identified by the end of the meeting
syn
characteristic
ngsl
attribute noun
310
ngsl
command noun
def
to give an order; have control over others
eg
had the command been clear, would the task have been easier?
syn
order
311
def
to give an order; have control over others
eg
had the command been clear, would the task have been easier?
syn
order
ngsl
command noun
312
ngsl
consist adjective
def
alway acting and repeting the same way
eg
her new recipe consisted with only three ingrediente, it was awesome
syn
-
313
def
alway acting and repeting the same way
eg
her new recipe consisted with only three ingrediente, it was awesome
syn
-
ngsl
consist adjective
314
ngsl
core noun
def
the central part of a fruit;the center of something
eg
by the end of week, I'll have mastered the core concepts of this topic
syn
essence
315
def
the central part of a fruit;the center of something
eg
by the end of week, I'll have mastered the core concepts of this topic
syn
essence
ngsl
core noun
316
ngsl
frame noun
def
the basic structure of something that gives it its shape
eg
if the frame had been stronger, the mirror wouldn't have broken easily.
syn
structure
317
def
the basic structure of something that gives it its shape
eg
if the frame had been stronger, the mirror wouldn't have broken easily.
syn
structure
ngsl
frame noun
318
ngsl
bowl noun
def
Rouden thing used for holding thins such as rice, soup.
eg
if I had a bigger bowl, I could mix all the ingredients at once.
syn
pot
319
def
Rouden thing used for holding thins such as rice, soup.
eg
if I had a bigger bowl, I could mix all the ingredients at once.
syn
pot
ngsl
bowl noun
320
ngls
crop noun
def
plant grown on a farm for food
eg
if the corn crop isn't big enough, we can you the other space on ther right.
syn
???
321
def
plant grown on a farm for food
eg
if the bowl isn't big enough, we can use a larger one from the cupboard.
syn
output
ngls
crop noun
322
ngsl
gain verb
def
to get something wanted, needed or valued
eg
will you be gainin more experience by working part-time next semester?
syn
achievement
323
def
to get something wanted, needed or valued
eg
will you be gainin more experience by working part-time next semester?
syn
achievement
ngsl
gain verb
324
ngsl
debt noun
def
the amount of money that is own to somebody and it's not paid yet.
eg
are you still dealing with debt from your student loans?
syn
bill
325
def
the amount of money that is own to somebody and it's not paid yet.
eg
are you still dealing with debt from your student loans?
syn
bill
ngsl
debt noun
326
ngsl
generally adverb
def
usually, most of the time
eg
by the time we finish this course, we will generally have learnt the most basic concepts
syn
commonly
327
def
usually, most of the time
eg
by the time we finish this course, we will generally have learnt the most basic concepts
syn
commonly
ngsl
generally adverb
328
ngsl
last verb
def
the one before
eg
how long is this meeting lasting?
syn
remain
329
def
the one before
eg
how long is this meeting lasting?
syn
remain
ngsl
last verb
330
ngsl
exhibition noun
def
an event or group of things is shown to the public
eg
I've already visited the museum exhibition downtown, it's incredible
syn
display
331
def
an event or group of things is shown to the public
eg
I've already visited the museum exhibition downtown, it's incredible
syn
display
ngsl
exhibition noun
332
ngsl
graduate noun
def
a person who has recieved a degree
eg
by next summer, the graduate will have started their full-time jobs.
syn
alum
333
def
a person who has recieved a degree
eg
by next summer, the graduate will have started their full-time jobs.
syn
alum
ngsl
graduate noun
334
ngsl
leave verb
def
to go away; depart
eg
will you be leaving early tomorrow or staying for the whole event?
syn
take off
335
def
to go away; depart
eg
will you be leaving early tomorrow or staying for the whole event?
syn
take off
ngsl
leave verb
336
ngsl
liability noun
def
something that is owed to somebody (e.g., a debt)
eg
they could have avoid a lawsuit if they had had identified the liability earlier more
syn
accountability
337
def
something that is owed to somebody (e.g., a debt)
eg
they could have avoid a lawsuit if they had had identified the liability earlier more
syn
accountability
ngsl
liability noun
338
ngsl
gun noun
def
a weapon that shoot small round metal down a metal tube
eg
will they be using guns during the demostration at the firing range?
syn
revolver
339
def
a weapon that shoot small round metal down a metal tube
eg
will they be using guns during the demostration at the firing range?
syn
revolver
ngsl
gun noun
340
ngsl
life noun
def
all the living things (e.g., animals, plants, humans)
eg
If life were a little easier, we could travel the world without worries
syn
generation
341
def
all the living things (e.g., animals, plants, humans)
eg
If life were a little easier, we could travel the world without worries
syn
generation
ngsl
life noun
342
ngsl
hall noun
def
a usally long and norrow room to other room
eg
the have decorated the room beautifully for this event
syn
hallway
343
def
a usally long and norrow room to other room
eg
the have decorated the room beautifully for this event
syn
hallway
ngsl
hall noun
344
ngsl
hang verb
def
to attach a picture, text on the wall
eg
She had already hung the curtains, before the guests arrived
syn
pin verb
345
def
to attach a picture, text on the wall
eg
She had already hung the curtains, before the guests arrived
syn
pin verb
ngsl
hang verb
346
ngsl
line noun
def
mark that's long, straight and thin
eg
they will be standing there when the door open.
syn
edge
347
def
mark that's long, straight and thin
eg
they will be standing there when the door open.
syn
edge
ngsl
line noun
348
ngsl
cake noun
def
a sweet baked food made from flour, fat, sugar and eggs.
eg
by the time the guests arrive, she will have finished icing the cake
syn
loaf
349
def
a sweet baked food made from flour, fat, sugar and eggs.
eg
by the time the guests arrive, she will have finished icing the cake
syn
loaf
ngsl
cake noun
350
ngsl
hire verb
def
to employ a person to a particular job
eg
if companies hire qualified candidate, the productivity increases.
syn
enlist verb
351
def
to employ a person to a particular job
eg
if companies hire qualified candidate, the productivity increases.
syn
enlist verb
ngsl
hire verb
352
ngsl
historical adjective
def
related to something in the past
eg
next month, they will exploring the historical sites as part of the field trip
syn
ancient
353
def
related to something in the past
eg
next month, they will exploring the historical sites as part of the field trip
syn
ancient
ngsl
historical adjective
354
ngsl
host noun
def
person who entertains guests
eg
the host great warmly as the guests arrive at the event
syn
entertainer
355
def
person who entertains guests
eg
the host great warmly as the guests arrive at the event
syn
entertainer
ngsl
host noun
356
ngsl
hotel noun
def
place where people can stay when traveling
eg
they are staying at a hotel near the beach at the moment
syn
resort
357
def
place where people can stay when traveling
eg
they are staying at a hotel near the beach at the moment
syn
resort
ngsl
hotel noun
358
ngsl
fellow noun
def
someone in the same group or situation
eg
this time tomorrow, our fellow will be presenting his project to the team
syn
associate
359
def
someone in the same group or situation
eg
this time tomorrow, our fellow will be presenting his project to the team
syn
associate
ngsl
fellow noun
360
ngsl
many adjective
def
used to refer to a large amoung of thing
eg
if many talented actores were interested, we would cast them in the play.
syn
numerous
361
def
used to refer to a large amoung of thing
eg
if many talented actores were interested, we would cast them in the play.
syn
numerous
ngsl
many adjective
362
ngsl
currency noun
def
a money system that a country uses
eg
this time next week, they'll be trading cryptocurrency in the system
syn
cash
363
def
a money system that a country uses
eg
this time next week, they'll be trading cryptocurrency in the system
syn
cash
ngsl
currency noun
364
ngsl
hurt verb
def
to cause damage, pain or injury
eg
if I hadn't rushed going down the stairs, I wouldn't have hurt myself
syn
damage verb
365
def
to cause damage, pain or injury
eg
if I hadn't rushed going down the stairs, I wouldn't have hurt myself
syn
damage verb
ngsl
hurt verb
366
ngsl
ice noun
def
frozen water
eg
have you ever seen ice forming on the window in winter?
syn
crystal
367
def
frozen water
eg
have you ever seen ice forming on the window in winter?
syn
crystal
ngsl
ice noun
368
ngsl
gene noun
def
part of a cell that control the development of living thing
eg
if that gene were better understood, we would have created a cure earlier.
syn
heredity
369
def
part of a cell that control the development of living thing
eg
if that gene were better understood, we would have created a cure earlier.
syn
heredity
ngsl
gene noun
370
ngsl
identity noun
def
who someone is; the collection of qualities that represent a person.
eg
we will be exploring different aspects of cultural groups during tomorrow's workshop.
syn
personality noun
371
def
who someone is; the collection of qualities that represent a person.
eg
we will be exploring different aspects of cultural groups during tomorrow's workshop.
syn
personality noun
ngsl
identity noun
372
ngsl
curve noun
def
smooth rounded line that isn't straight
eg
if they had noticed the curve eariler, they could have avoided the accident
syn
arc
373
def
smooth rounded line that isn't straight
eg
if they had noticed the curve eariler, they could have avoided the accident
syn
arc
ngsl
curve noun
374
ngls
image noun
def
picture, sculpture or paiting of something
eg
If i had a clearer image, I would use for my presentation
syn
figure
375
def
picture, sculpture or paiting of something
eg
If i had a clearer image, I would use for my presentation
syn
figure
ngls
image noun
376
ngsl
imagine verb
def
to think creatively about; form a mental picture of
eg
by this time next year, I'll have imagined every possible solution to the problem
syn
create
377
def
to think creatively about; form a mental picture of
eg
by this time next year, I'll have imagined every possible solution to the problem
syn
create
ngsl
imagine verb
378
ngsl
modify verb
def
to make small changes to something
eg
I have already modified the document based on your feedback.
syn
adapt
379
def
to make small changes to something
eg
I have already modified the document based on your feedback.
syn
adapt
ngsl
modify verb
380
ngls
month noun
def
one of 12 time periods of a year, each from 28 to 31 days long
eg
by the end of the last month, I had completed all my projects
syn
date
381
def
one of 12 time periods of a year, each from 28 to 31 days long
eg
by the end of the last month, I had completed all my projects
syn
date
ngls
month noun
382
ngsl
income noun
def
earned money from work, business or investments
eg
next month, we will be discussing new methodologies to solve the problem during the meeting.
syn
cash
383
def
earned money from work, business or investments
eg
next month, we will be discussing new methodologies to solve the problem during the meeting.
syn
cash
ngsl
income noun
384
ngsl
indicate verb
def
to show something, point out, direct attention to
eg
if the results indicate a problem, we will address it immediately
syn
demonstrate verb
385
def
to show something, point out, direct attention to
eg
if the results indicate a problem, we will address it immediately
syn
demonstrate verb
ngsl
indicate verb
386
ngsl
industrial adjective
def
concerning about the people or business that makes certain products
eg
they are building a new industrial park on the outskirt of town
syn
mechanical
387
def
concerning about the people or business that makes certain products
eg
they are building a new industrial park on the outskirt of town
syn
mechanical
ngsl
industrial adjective
388
ngsl
guard noun
def
to watch over something to protect it
eg
the guard had been patrolling the area for hours before the shift ended.
syn
defender
389
def
to watch over something to protect it
eg
the guard had been patrolling the area for hours before the shift ended.
syn
defender
ngsl
guard noun
390
ngsl
insist verb
def
to state your opinion strongly and firm
eg
if she insisted on coming with us, we let her join the trip
syn
demand verb
391
def
to state your opinion strongly and firm
eg
if she insisted on coming with us, we let her join the trip
syn
demand verb
ngsl
insist verb
392
ngsl
instrument noun
def
a piece of equipment used for an specific porpuse such playing music, measuring.
eg
if she had leaned her instrument one year ago, she would be a proffesional musician.
syn
appliance
393
def
a piece of equipment used for an specific porpuse such playing music, measuring.
eg
if she had leaned her instrument one year ago, she would be a proffesional musician.
syn
appliance
ngsl
instrument noun
394
ngsl
depression noun
def
a feeling of great sadness
eg
if had been more undestanding, she wouldn't feel alone in her depression.
syn
bummer
395
def
a feeling of great sadness
eg
if had been more undestanding, she wouldn't feel alone in her depression.
syn
bummer
ngsl
depression noun
396
ngsl
off preposition
def
away from; leaving
eg
by the time the right bus arrived, she had already gotten off at the wrong bus stop.
syn
outside
397
def
away from; leaving
eg
by the time the right bus arrived, she had already gotten off at the wrong bus stop.
syn
outside
ngsl
off preposition
398
ngsl
investor noun
def
a person who gives money to help a business grow for profit
eg
the investor will be meeting with the chamber group to discuss about the new funding proposal.
syn
shareholder
399
def
a person who gives money to help a business grow for profit
eg
the investor will be meeting with the chamber group to discuss about the new funding proposal.
syn
shareholder
ngsl
investor noun
400
ngsl
on preposition
def
located on the surface of something (e.g., the apple is on the table)
eg
If I had been on time for the meeting, I would have gotten the promotion
syn
-
401
def
located on the surface of something (e.g., the apple is on the table)
eg
If I had been on time for the meeting, I would have gotten the promotion
syn
-
ngsl
on preposition
402
ngsl
entrance noun
def
a way into a place
eg
if we had taken the right turn earlier, we wouldn't be lost near this entrance now. mixed conditional
syn
door
403
def
a way into a place
eg
if we had taken the right turn earlier, we wouldn't be lost near this entrance now.
syn
door
ngsl
entrance noun
404
ngsl
order verb
def
to ask for something you want o buy
eg
if she ordered early, it arrived on time. past real conditional
syn
instruct verb
405
def
to ask for something you want o buy
eg
if she ordered early, it arrived on time.
syn
instruct verb
ngsl
order verb
406
ngsl
accomodation noun
def
a place a to stay, often a hotel
eg
they will have been providing accomodation for international students for a decade by the end the decade
syn
compromise noun
407
def
a place a to stay, often a hotel
eg
by the end of the year, the will have been providing accomodation for international students for a decade.
syn
compromise noun
ngsl
accomodation noun
408
ngsl
flood noun
def
large amount of water covering land that is usually dry
eg
if there's another flood next year, the city will improve its drainage system
syn
drown noun
409
def
large amount of water covering land that is usually dry
eg
if there's another flood next year, the city will improve its drainage system
syn
drown
ngsl
flood noun
410
ngsl
assistant noun
def
a person who helps another, usually as a job
eg
If i had hired a better assistant last year, I wouldn't be so overwhelm with work now. mixed conditional
syn
attendant noun
411
def
a person who helps another, usually as a job
eg
If i had hired a better assistant last year, I wouldn't be so overwhelm with work now. mixed conditional
syn
attendant
ngsl
assistant noun
412
ngsl
party noun
def
a social event incluiding dancing, drinking, and eating food.
eg
they had been planifying this for one month until it finally happened. past perfect
syn
celebration noun
413
def
a social event incluiding dancing, drinking, and eating food.
eg
they had been planifying this for one month until it finally happened.
syn
celebration
ngsl
party noun
414
ngsl
label noun
def
a piece of paper that is attached to something to give information about it
eg
if you had read the label, you wouldn't have bought the wrong size. past real conditional
syn
tag
415
def
a piece of paper that is attached to something to give information about it
eg
if you had read the label, you wouldn't have bought the wrong size.
syn
tag
ngsl
label noun
416
ngsl
lady noun
def
another way of saying 'woman'
eg
if the lady were here tomorrow, she would help us with the event. future unreal conditional
syn
gentlewoman
417
def
another way of saying 'woman'
eg
if the lady were here tomorrow, she would help us with the event.
syn
gentlewoman noun
ngsl
lady noun
418
ngls
boss noun
def
a person who manages you, o someone who is in charge of you at work
eg
if my boss were more patient, work would be less stressful. present unreal conditional
syn
leader
419
def
a person who manages you, o someone who is in charge of you at work
eg
if my boss were more patient, work would be less stressful.
syn
leader
ngsl
boss noun
420
ngsl
past noun
def
the time that existed before now (e,g, long ago)
eg
we were talking about the past when she suddenly changed the topic. past continuous
syn
history noun
421
def
the time that existed before now (e,g, long ago)
eg
we were talking about the past when she suddenly changed the topic
syn
history
ngsl
past noun
422
ngsl
forecast noun
def
it's a prediction of the future(e,g, the weather)
eg
if the weather forecast shows rain, we took an umbrella present real conditional
syn
projection noun
423
def
it's a prediction of the future(e,g, the weather)
eg
if the forecast shower rain, we took umbrella
syn
projection
ngsl
forecast noun
424
ngsl
jacket noun
def
a light, thin coat
eg
I wouldn't have felt so cold if had worn my jacket. past unreal conditional
syn
fur noun
425
def
a light, thin coat
eg
if i had worn my jacket, I wouldn't have felt so cold.
syn
fur
ngsl
jacket noun
426
ngsl
lawyer noun
def
a professional who is paid to help people with the law.
eg
my lawyer gives me great advices whenever I need it. present simple
syn
-
427
def
a professional who is paid to help people with the law
eg
my lawyer gives me great advices whenever I need it.
syn
ngsl
lawyer noun
428
ngsl
plan verb
def
to decide a set of actions to do something
eg
if we planned very well, the event went smoothly. past real conditional
syn
arrange verb
429
def
to decide a set of actions to do something
eg
if we planned very well, the event went smoothly. past real conditional
syn
arrange verb
ngsl
plan verb
430
ngsl
lesson noun
def
a time when teaching or learning happens
eg
if we paid attention, the lesson made sense. past real conditional
syn
lecture noun
431
def
a time when teaching or learning happens
eg
if we paid attention, the lesson made sense. past real conditional
syn
lecture noun
ngsl
lesson noun
432
ngsl
bottle noun
def
a container with a narrow neck used to contain water
eg
she had left the bottle on the table before living. past perfect
syn
glass noun
433
def
a container with a narrow neck used to contain water
eg
she had left the bottle on the table before living. past perfect
syn
glass noun
ngsl
bottle noun
434
ngsl
license noun
def
official document that allows someone to do something
eg
I would drive to work If I had gotten my driver license last year. mixed conditional
syn
certificate noun
435
def
official document that allows someone to do something
eg
If I had gotten my driver licence last year, I would drive to work.
syn
certificate noun
ngsl
license noun
436
ngsl
chemical noun
def
a basic substance produced by mixing elements
eg
next week, we will be analizying chemical reactions in the lab. future continuous
syn
synthetic noun
437
def
a basic substance produced by mixing elements
eg
next week, we will be analizying chemical reactions in the lab
syn
synthetic
ngsl
chemical noun
438
ngsl
delight noun
def
a strong feeling of happiness and great pleasure
eg
by the end of the concert, the audience will have felt pure delight. future perfect
syn
joy noun
439
def
a strong feeling of happiness and great pleasure
eg
by the end of the concert, the audience will have felt pure delight.
syn
joy
ngsl
delight noun
440
ngsl
engine noun
def
a motor that change energy into motion
eg
we wouldn't have been stranded on the road if we had fixed the engine earlier past real conditional
syn
turbine noun
441
def
a motor that change energy into motion
eg
if we had fixed the engine earlier, we wouldn't have been stranded on the road.
syn
turbine
ngsl
engine noun
442
ngsl
loan noun
def
something that is given to you for a period of time with a promise that it will be returned
eg
if I had gotten the loan last year, i would be starting my business. mixed conditional
syn
mortgage noun
443
def
something that is given to you for a period of time with a promise that it will be returned
eg
if I had gotten the loan last year, i would be starting my business
syn
mortgage
ngsl
loan noun
444
ngsl
locate verb
def
to find a certain place, position or location.
eg
if she located the problem faster, we would be here now. past real conditional
syn
discover verb
445
def
to find a certain place, position or location.
eg
if she located the problem faster, we would be here now. past real conditional
syn
discover verb
ngsl
locate verb
446
ngsl
expectation noun
def
a belief or hope that something is going to happen
eg
if their expectation matched with the reality, they were satisfied with the outcome. past real conditional
syn
assumption noun
447
def
a belief or hope that something is going to happen
eg
if their expectation matched with the reality, they were satisfied with the outcome
syn
assumption
ngsl
expectation noun
448
ngsl
gentleman noun
def
a man who has good manners and is considerate.
eg
he would give a speech If the gentlemen were attending the meeting tomorrow. future unreal conditional
syn
Sir noun
449
def
a man who has good manners and is considerate.
eg
If the gentleman were attending the meeting tomorrow, he would give a speech
syn
Sir
ngsl
gentleman noun
450
ngsl
journalyst noun
def
a person who writes report for newspapers, magazines, television or radio
eg
the journalyst had been researching the case for months before publishing it. past perfect continuous
syn
writer noun
451
def
a person who writes report for newspapers, magazines, television or radio
eg
the journalyst had been researching the case for months before publishing it
syn
writer
452
ngsl
lake noun
def
a large area of water surrounded by land
eg
this time next week, will be visiting carlos's lake. future continuous
syn
basin noun
453
def
a large area of water surrounded by land
eg
this time next week, will be visiting carlos's lake.
syn
basin
ngsl
lake noun
454
ngsl
room noun
def
a part of a building enclosed by wall (e.g., kitchen)
eg
she has cleaned the room, so it looks spotless now. present perfect
syn
place noun
455
def
a part of a building enclosed by wall (e.g., kitchen)
eg
she has cleaned the room, so it looks spotless now.
syn
place
ngsl
room noun
456
ngsl
mass noun
def
a large amount of something, often of no defined shape
eg
they will have been studyin' the mass of the new planet for five years by next month. future perfect continuous
syn
size noun
457
def
a large amount of something, often of no defined shape
eg
they will have been studyin the mass of the new planet for five years by next month.
syn
size
ngsl
mass noun
458
ngsl
master noun
def
someone who is very skilled at something and has control over others.
eg
before opening his own dojo, he had practice with a master for for many years. past perfect
syn
instructor noun
459
def
someone who is very skilled at something and has control over others.
eg
before opening his own dojo, he had practice with a master for for many years
syn
instructor
ngsl
master noun
460
ngsl
meal noun
def
food for eating at a particular time(e.g., lunch, and dinner)
eg
we'll have been serving free meal for a decade by this next year. future perfect continuous
syn
lunch noun
461
def
food for eating at a particular time(e.g., lunch, and dinner)
eg
by this time next year, we'll have been serving free meal for a decade. future perfect continuous
syn
lunch noun
ngsl
meal noun
462
ngsl
landscape noun
def
a large area of country side or an area with a partical quality or appearance
eg
if the plants had enough water, the planst grew well. past real conditional
syn
scene noun
463
def
a large area of country side or an area with a partical quality or appearance
eg
if the plants had enough water, the planst grew well. past real conditional
syn
scene noun
ngsl
landscape noun
464
ngsl
set noun
def
complete group of something(e.g., tool set)
eg
if we had bought the chess set, we could/would have played a game. past unreal conditional
syn
collection noun
465
def
complete group of something(e.g., tool set)
eg
if we had bought the chess set, we could have played a game
syn
collection
ngsl
set noun
466
ngsl
miss verb
def
to be too late to ride on something(e.g., a bus)
eg
if we were traveling tomorrow, we would miss the meeting. future unreal conditional
syn
blow verb
467
def
to be too late to ride on something(e.g., a bus)
eg
if we were traveling tomorrow, we would miss the meeting
syn
blow
ngsl
miss verb
468
ngsl
mistake noun
def
something done wrong, calculated error
eg
If i had not made that mistake earlier, I would be more confident now. mixed conditional
syn
aberration noun
469
def
something done wrong, calculated error
eg
If i had not made that mistake earlier, I would be more confident now. mixed conditional
syn
aberration noun
ngsl
mistake noun
470
ngsl
model noun
def
a copy that represents a copy or standard
eg
my phone would be faster now if I had chosen a different model. mixed conditional
syn
copy noun
471
def
a copy that represents a copy or standard
eg
If I had chosen a different model, my phone would be faster now
syn
copy
ngsl
model noun
472
ngsl
mirror noun
def
a thing with a glass surface to look at yourself.
eg
I've just bought a new mirror for my bedroom. present perfect
syn
glass noun
473
def
a thing with a glass surface to look at yourself.
eg
I've just bought a new mirror for my bedroom.
syn
glass
ngsl
mirror noun
474
ngsl
mouse noun
def
a small animal that has fur and a long tail
eg
If I had seen the mouse earlier, I would have set a trap. past unreal conditional
syn
vermin noun
475
def
a small animal that has fur and a long tail
eg
If I had seen the mouse earlier, I would have set a trap
syn
vermin
ngsl
mouse noun
476
ngsl
moral adjective
def
relationg to people's belief about right or wrong behavior
eg
if he had followed his moral instincts, he would be happier now. Mixed conditional
syn
NA
477
def
relationg to people's belief about right or wrong behavior
eg
he would be happier now if he had followed his moral instintcs. mixed condtional
syn
NA
ngsl
moral adjective
478
ngsl
morning noun
def
early part of the day before 12 noon.
eg
If I had woke up earlier this morning, I wouldn't be running now. mixed conditional
syn
dawn noun
479
def
early part of the day before 12 noon.
eg
If I had woke up earlier this morning, I wouldn't be running now
syn
dawn
ngsl
morning noun
480
ngsl
participant noun
def
somebody who is always involver or is part of an activity
eg
the participant had been training for months before the race started. past perfect continuous
syn
player noun
481
def
somebody who is always involved or is part of an activity
eg
the participant had been training for months before the race started. past perfect continuous
syn
player noun
ngsl
participant noun
482
ngsl
passenger noun
def
a person who is traveling in a vehicule
eg
if the passenger had arrived earlier, he could have cought the train. past unreal conditional
syn
rider noun
483
def
a person who is traveling in a vehicule
eg
if the passenger had arrived earlier, he could have cought the train.
syn
rider
ngsl
passenger noun
484
ngsl
narrow adjective
def
long but not wide
eg
if the road was too narrow, the truck had trouble passing through. past real conditional
syn
slender adjective
485
def
long but not wide
eg
if the road was too narrow, the truck had trouble passing through. past real conditional
syn
slender adjective
ngsl
narrow adjective
486
ngsl
negative adjective
def
being hurmful, unhelpful, unwanted
eg
he would have more friends if his attitude were not so negative. present unreal conditional
syn
pessimistic
487
def
being hurmful, unhelpful, unwanted
eg
he would have more friends if his attitude were not so negative
syn
pessimistic
ngsl
negative adjective
488
ngsl
neither conjunction
def
not one or the other, none of two things
eg
neither the team or the manager is discussing the issue now.
syn
not either
489
def
not one or the other, none of two things
eg
neither the team or the manager is discussing the issue now. present simple
syn
not either
ngsl
neither conjunction
490
ngsl
net noun
def
an item made of tied ropes and used to catch fish or other small animals.
eg
they had been using the old net for years before they bought a new one. past perfect continuous
syn
NA
491
def
an item made of tied ropes and used to catch fish or other small animals.
eg
they had been using the old net for years before they bought a new one. past perfect continuous.
syn
NA
ngsl
net noun
492
ngsl
nevertheless adverb
def
despite all has been done or said;nonetheless
eg
he had prepared throuhgly for his test; nevertheless he found it quite difficult. past perfect
syn adverb
still
493
def
despite all has been done or said;nonetheless
eg
he had prepared throuhgly for his test; nevertheless he found it quite difficult
syn
still
ngsl
nevertheless adverb
494
ngsl
musician noun
def
a person who writes, sing and play music as a job
eg
the musician will perform at the concert next month. future simple
syn
performer noun
495
def
a person who writes, sing and play music as a job
eg
the musician will perform at the concert next month. future simple
syn
performer noun
ngsl
musician noun
496
ngsl
noise noun
def
a loud or unpleasent noise
eg
If I had known about the noise last night, I would be feeling more rested now. mixed conditional
syn
blast noun
497
def
a loud or unpleasent noise
eg
If I had known about the noise last night, I would be feeling more rested now. past perfect
syn
blast noun
ngsl
noise noun
498
ngsl
none pronoun
def
not one of a group;not at all or i no way
eg
if none of the guests arrive on time, we will start the event anyway. future real conditional
syn
no one pronoun
499
def
not one of a group;not at all or i no way
eg
if none of the guests arrive on time, we will start the event anyway. future real conditional
syn
no one pronoun
ngsl
none pronoun
500
ngsl
opponent noun
def
someone who you compete against in a game or fight
eg
if he had studied his opponent's strategy, he would be winning now. mixed conditional
syn
adversary noun
501
def
someone who you compete against in a game or fight
eg
he would be winning by now if he had studied his opponent's strategy. mixed conditional
syn
adversary noun
ngsl
opponent noun
502
ngsl
occasion noun
def
a important time when something crucial happens
eg
the have been planifying the occasion for months to make it unforgetable. present perfect continuous
syn
affair noun
503
def
a important time when something crucial happens.
eg
the have been planifying the occasion for months to make it unforgetable. Present perfect continuous
syn
affair noun
ngsl
occasion noun
504
ngsl
odd adjective
def
being strange or strange from what is usual or normal.
eg
I noticed an odd noise from the engine yestesday.
syn
unusual
505
def
being strange or strange from what is usual or normal.
eg
I noticed an odd noise from the engine yestesday.
syn
unusual
ngsl
odd adjective
506
ngsl
plate noun
def
a flat dish used for serving food and eating.
eg
if he washed his plate, he got dessert. past real conditional
syn
bowl noun
507
def
a flat dish used for serving food and eating.
eg
he got dessert if he washed his plate. past real conditional
syn
bowl noun
ngsl
plate noun
508
ngsl
snap verb
def
to break something long and thin
eg
if she had snapped at her boss yersterday, she would be regretting it by now. mixed conditional
syn
NA
509
def
to break something long and thin
eg
if she had snapped at her boss yersterday, she would be regretting it now
syn
ngsl
snap verb
510
ngsl
onto preposition
def
moveming toward a position the is on something
eg
they will have moved all their furniture onto(on) the new patio by tomorrow. future perfect.
syn
above preposition
511
def
moving toward a position that is on something.
eg
the will have moved all their furniture onto(on) the new patio by tomorrow. future perfect
syn
above preposition
ngsl
onto preposition
512
ngsl
plot noun
def
a plan to something, often in secret and bad
eg
I would have watched the entire movie if the plot had been more exciting. past unreal conditional
syn
scenario noun
513
def
a plan to something, often in secret and bad
eg
I would have watched the entire movie if the plot had been more exciting .
syn
scenerio
ngsl
plot noun
514
ngsl
oppose verb
def
to be against someone in contest or competition; to disagree
eg
they have been opposing to the new company's policy since it was announced. present perfect continuous
syn
argue verb
515
def
to be against someone in contest or competition; to disagree
eg
they have been opposing to the new company's policy since it was announced. present perfect continuous
syn
argue verb
ngsl
oppose verb
516
ngsl
producer noun
def
a company making or growing a certain product
eg
the producer had approved the script before the filming began past perfect
syn
maker noun
517
def
a company making or growing a certain product
eg
the producer had approved the script before the filming began. past perfect
syn
maker noun
ngsl
producer noun
518
ngsl
organize verb
def
to arrange and plan things (e.g., a party)
eg
they will have organized all the files by the end of the week. future perfect
syn
coordinate verb
519
def
to arrange and plan things (e.g., a party)
eg
they will have organized all the files by the end of the week.
syn
coordinate verb
ngsl
organize verb
520
ngsl
phenomenon noun
def
a fact that can be seen, observed and studied
eg
they could/would have gathered more data if the scientist had studied the phenomenon earlier. past unreal conditional
syn
paradox noun
521
def
a fact that can be seen, observed and studied
eg
they could/would have gathered more data if the scientist had studied the phenomenon earlier. past unreal conditional
syn
paradox noun
ngsl
phenomenon noun
522
ngsl
original adjective
def
being first made, thought or performed
eg
she will have been working on her original design for 2 years by the end of the week. future present continuous
syn
authentic adjective
523
def
being first made, thought or performed
eg
she will have been working on her original design for 2 years by the end of the week.
syn
authentic
ngsl
original adjective
524
ngls
stay verb
def
to spend some time visiting somebode or someone's place.
eg
I've been staying with my granparents since my house is being renovated. present perfect continuous
syn
hang verb
525
def
to spend some time visiting somebode or someone's place.
eg
I've been staying with my granparents since my house is being renovated
syn
hang
ngls
stay verb
526
ngsl
package noun
def
a box where thing are place in for mailing
eg
they will have arrived at your doorsteps by tomorrow evening. future perfect
syn
parcel noun
527
def
a box where thing are place in for mailing
eg
they will have arrived at your doorsteps by tomorrow evening.
syn
parcel
ngsl
package noun
528
ngsl
pair noun
def
two of the same thing(e.g., socks)
eg
I would choose that pair, if I were buying shoes tomorrow. future unreal conditional
syn
duo noun
529
def
two of the same thing(e.g., socks)
eg
I would choose that pair, if I were buying shoes tomorrow. future unreal conditional
syn
duo noun
ngsl
pair noun
530
Ngsl
Shadow noun
Def
It’s a dark shape that appears when someone stops the light
Eg
The shadow (will/going to) have stretched across the entire yard by sunset. Future perfect
Syn
Shade noun
531
Def
It’s a dark shape that appears when someone stops the light
Eg
The shadow will have stretched across the entire yard by sunset.
Syn
Shade noun
Ngsl
Shadow noun
532
Ngsl
Subject noun
Def
The person or thing that is being talked or written about
Eg
She had been studying the subject for hour before she finally understood it. past perfect continuous
Syn
Case noun
533
Def
The person or thing that is being talked or written about
Eg
She had been studying the subject for hour before she finally understood it
Syn
Case noun
Ngsl
Subject noun
534
Ngsl
Singer noun
Def
A person who sings, often as a proffesion
Eg
fans would be devastated if the singer were to retire tomorrow. future unreal conditional
Syn
Vocalist noun
535
Def
A person who sings, often as a proffesion.
Eg
If the singer were to retire tomorrow, fans would be devastated. future unreal conditional
Syn
Vocalist noun
Ngsl
Singer noun
536
Ngsl
Such adjective
Def
So like, similar
Eg
If it had been such a serious problem, they would have fixed it inmediately. past unreal conditional
Syn
alike adjective
537
Def
So like, similar
Eg
If it had been such a serious problem, they would have fixed it inmediately. past unreal conditional
Syn
alike adjective
Ngsl
Such adjective
538
ngsl
statistic noun
def
a number the represent piece of information
eg
if statistics were different, they would change their marketing strategy. present unreal conditional
syn
data noun
539
def
a number the represent piece of information
eg
if statistics were different, they would change their marketing strategy
syn
data
ngsl
statistic noun
540
ngsl
substance noun
def
a particular type of material
eg
scientist would use it more frequently if the substance were safer. present unreal condintional
syn
material noun
541
def
a particular type of material
eg
if the substance were safer, scientist would use it more frequently (present unreal condintional)
syn
material
ngsl
substance noun
542
ngsl
summary noun
def
a brief statement that gives the most important information
eg
he included a summary at the end, if he finished his report. past real conditional
syn
announcement noun
543
def
a brief statement that gives the most important information
eg
he included a summary at the end, if he finished his report. past real conditional
syn
announcement noun
ngsl
summary noun
544
ngsl
permit verb
def
to allow someone to do something or for something to happen
eg
if they needed extra time, the teacher permitted them to stay late. (past real conditional)
syn
accept verb
545
def
to allow someone to do something or for something to happen
eg
the teacher permitted them to stay late if the needed more time (past real conditional)
syn
accept verb
ngsl
permit verb
546
ngsl
protein noun
def
a substance found some food such as meat, which is needed by the body to stay healty
eg
they will be preparing high-food protein for the comperition next week. (future continuous)
syn
-
547
def
a substance found some food such as meat, which is needed by the body to stay healty
eg
they will be preparing high-food protein for the comperition next week. (future continuous)
syn
-
ngsl
protein noun
548
ngsl
teenager noun
def
a person between 13 and 19
eg
the teenager was listening to music while doing homework last night. past continuous
syn
youth noun
549
def
a person between 13 and 19
eg
the teenager was listening to music while doing homework last night. past continous
syn
youth noun
ngsl
teenager noun
550
ngsl
photograph noun
def
a picture made with a camara that shows how things are in real life
eg
if he has saved the picture in the past, he would be showing it to us now. mixed conditional
syn
image noun
551
def
a picture made with a camara that shows how things are in real life
eg
he would be showing it to us now if he had saved the picture in the past. mixed conditional
syn
image noun
ngsl
photograph noun
552
ngsl
throat noun
def
a hidden passage inside the neck used to swallow and breathe
eg
if he had worn a scarf, his throath wouldn't have been so sore. past unreal conditional
syn
esophagus noun
553
def
a hidden passage inside the neck used to swallow and breathe
eg
his throath wouldn't have been so sore if he had wore a scarf. past unreal conditional
syn
esophagus noun
ngsl
throat noun
554
ngsl
tourism noun
def
travelling to new places(e.g., for vacations or abroad)
eg
if the tourism hadn't declined to the pandemic, the city would be thring next year. Future unreal conditional
syn
touristry noun
555
def
travelling to new places(e.g., for vacations or abroad)
eg
if the tourism hadn't declined to the pandemic, the city would be thring next year (Future unreal conditional)
syn
touristry noun
ngsl
tourism noun
556
ngsl
plenty noun
def
a large amount of something, not too little
eg
if he has saved plenty of money last year, he would be travelling around Europe now. mixed conditional
syn
enough noun
557
def
a large amount of something, not too little
eg
if he had saved plenty of money last year, he would be travelling around Europe now. mixed conditional
syn
enough noun
ngsl
plenty noun
558
ngsl
tower noun
def
a tall, narrow building
eg
It would be a major tourist attraction next year if the ancient tower had been preserverd properly. future unreal conditional
syn
belfry noun
559
def
a tall, narrow building
eg
if the ancient tower had been preserved appropiately, it would be a major tourist atraction next year. future unreal conditional
syn
belfry noun
ngsl
tower noun
560
ngsl
transition noun
def
a gradual change from one condition(A) to another(B)
eg
the transition from remote will have been done by the next year. (future perfect)
syn
transformation noun
561
def
a gradual change from one condition(A) to another(B)
eg
the transition from remote will have been done by the next year. (future perfect)
syn
transformation
ngsl
transition noun
562
ngsl
population noun
def
number of people who live in a country, area or place, etc.
eg
if the population had decreased last year, housing prices would be lower now. Mixed conditional
syn
community noun
563
def
number of people who live in a country, area or place, etc.
eg
if the population had decreased last year, housing prices would be lower now. Mixed conditional
syn
community noun
ngsl
population noun
564
ngsl
trap noun
def
a deviced used to catch animal
eg
we would catch the mice easily if the trap were more effective. present unreal conditional
syn
ambush noun
565
def
a deviced used to catch animal
eg
we would catch the mice easily if the trap were more effective. present unreal conditional.
syn
ambush noun
ngsl
trap noun
566
ngsl
practical adjective
def
relating to what is sensible, real or useful rather than a thought, or an idea.
eg
she will have been implenting her practical knowledge in projects for two years by the next year. future perfect continuous
syn
functional adjective
567
def
relating to what is sensible, real or useful rather than a thought, or an idea.
eg
she will have been implenting her practical knowledge in projects for two years by the next year. (future perfect continuous)
syn
functional adjective
ngsl
practical adjective
568
ngsl
presence noun
def
a fact that someone or something is in a place
eg
the situation would have been easier if her presence had been noticed earlier. past unreal conditional
syn
existence noun
569
def
a fact that someone or something is in a place
eg
the situation would have been easier if her presence had been noticed earlier
syn
existence noun
ngsl
presence noun
570
ngsl
president noun
def
person in charge of a country, company, or organization
eg
the president had already made a decision by the time the crisis started. past perfect
syn
CEO noun
571
def
person in charge of a country, company, or organization
eg
the president had already made a decision by the time the crisis started (past perfect)
syn
CEO
ngsl
president noun
572
ngsl
principal noun
def
the most important or a person in charge of public school (US)
eg
the principal had been working at the school for ten years before retiring( past perfect)
syn
administrator noun
573
def
the most important or a person in charge of public school (US)
eg
the principal had been working at the school for ten years before retiring( past perfect)
syn
administrator noun
ngsl
principal noun
574
ngsl
principle noun
def
string belief that influence a person's behevadior; basic law or belief
eg
they wouldn't have made so many mistakes if they had followed the principle properly. past unreal conditional
syn
assumption noun
575
def
string belief that influence a person's behevadior; basic law or belief
eg
they wouldn't have made so many mistakes if they had followed the principle properly. (past unreal conditional)
syn
assumption noun
ngsl
principle noun
576
ngsl
print verb
def
to make many copies of a page, magazine, or book
eg
the office will be printin new brochures by this evening. (future continoues)
syn
imprint verb
577
def
to make many copies of a page, magazine, or book
eg
the office will be printing new brochures by this evening. future continoues
syn
imprint verb
ngsl
print verb
578
ngsl
prison noun
def
a place where people who have commited a serious crime goes
eg
he went to prison if he broke the law (past real conditional)
syn
jail noun
579
def
a place where people who have commited a serious crime goes
eg
he went to prison if he broke the law (past real conditional)
syn
jail noun
ngsl
prison noun
580
ngsl
turn verb
def
to change the direction of something (e.g., a car)
eg
we would light a fire if the weather turn colder. present unreal conditional
syn
spin verb
581
def
to change the direction of something (e.g., a car)
eg
we would light a fire if the weather turn colder. (present unreal conditional)
syn
spin verb
ngsl
turn verb
582
ngsl
proffesional adjective
def
about a job such as a lawyer, doctor, accountant, etc.
eg
they were discussing a professional project when the meeting was interrupted (part continuous)
syn
experienced adjective
583
def
about a job such as a lawyer, doctor, accountant, etc.
eg
they were discussing a professional project when the meeting was interrupted. part continuous
syn
experienced adjective
ngsl
proffesional adjective
584
ngsl
property noun
def
things, buildings, piece of lands owned by someone
eg
they will have expanded their property portfolio by the end of the decade. future perfect
syn
goods noun
585
def
things, buildings, piece of lands owend by someone
eg
they will have expanded their property portfolio by the end of the decade. future perfect
syn
goods noun
ngsl
property noun
586
ngsl
vegetable noun
def
a plant that is raised and eaten as food
eg
he would have been healthier if he had eaten more vegetables. past unreal conditional
syn
herb noun
587
def
a plant that is raised and eaten as food
eg
he would have been healthier if he had eaten more vegetables (past unreal conditional)
syn
herb noun
ngsl
vegetable noun
588
ngsl
row noun
def
a straight line of things or people; one after another
eg
if we were setting in the front row tomorrow, we would have the best view of the show. future unreal condition
syn
line noun
589
def
a straight line of things or people; one after another
eg
if we were setting in the front row tomorrow, we would have the best view of the show. future unreal condition
syn
line noun
ngsl
row noun
590
ngsl
provision noun
def
1 supplies that are need or wanted
2 something that is supplied
eg
if the provision was included in the contract, the employees recieved better benefits. past real conditional
syn
arrangement noun
591
def
1 supplies that are need or wanted
2 something that is supplied
eg
if the provision was included included in the contract, the employees recieved better benefits
syn
arrangement noun
ngsl
provision noun
592
ngsl
sheet noun
def
a large piece of fabric or material used to cover something
eg
I would use it for the presentation, if the sheet were cleaner. present unreal conditional.
syn
blanket noun
593
def
a large piece of fabric or material used to cover something
eg
I would use it for the presentation, if the sheet were cleaner.present unreal conditional
syn
blanket noun
ngsl
sheet noun
594
ngsl
race noun
def
contest between people, animals or vehicules to determine which is the fastest
eg
he had been training for the race for three months before the big event started. past perfect continuous.
syn
competition noun
595
def
contest between people, animals or vehicules to determine which is the fastest
eg
he had been training for the race for three months before the big event started. past perfect continuous
syn
competition noun
ngsl
race noun
596
ngsl
rank verb
def
to place someone in a higher or lower position relative to others.
eg
he will have ranked higher that his competitors by the end of the season. future perfect.
syn
estimate verb
597
def
to place someone in a higher or lower position relative to others.
eg
he will have ranked higher that his competitors by the end of the season (future perfect)
syn
estimate verb
ngsl
rank verb
598
ngsl
ready adjective
def
prepared to do something
eg
we wouldn't be here now if he had been ready on time (mixed conditional)
syn
accessible adjective
599
def
prepared to do something
eg
we wouldn't be now if he had been ready on time (mixed conditional)
syn
accessible adjective
ngsl
ready adjective
600
ngsl
recommendation noun
def
suggestion about something or someone being a good choice
eg
You wouldn't have gotten lost if you had followed my instructions. past unreal conditional
syn
suggestion noun
601
def
suggestion about something or someone being a good choice
eg
You wouldn't have gotten lost if you had followed my instructions. past unreal conditional
syn
suggestion noun
ngsl
recommendation noun
602
ngsl
water noun
def
clear liquid that form seas, rivers, and rain.
eg
if I drunk more water I wouldn't feel so tired. present real conditional.
syn
rain noun
603
def
clear liquid that form seas, rivers, and rain.
eg
if I drunk more water I wouldn't feel so tired. present real conditional.
syn
rain noun
ngsl
water noun
604
ngsl
reflect verb
def
to bounce back off a surface (e.g. a mirror)
eg
If I were a better speaker, my words would reflect my true feelings. future unreal conditional
mirror verb
605
def
to bounce back off a surface (e.g. a mirror)
eg
If I were a better speaker, my words would reflect my true feelings. future unreal conditional
mirror verb
ngsl
reflect verb
606
ngsl
region noun
def
a part of the country, world, or area, etc.
eg
if they invest more in tourism, the region will atract more visitors next summer. future real conditional
syn
disctrict
607
def
a part of the country, world, or area, etc.
eg
if they invest more in tourism, the region will atract more visitors next summer. future real conditional
syn
disctrict
ngsl
region noun
608
ngsl
shirt noun
def
a light piece of clothing with sleeves for your upper body.
eg
by the time i get home, they had been searching my missing shirt for over an hour. past perfect continuous.
syn
jersey noun
609
def
a light piece of clothing with sleeves for your upper body.
eg
by the time i get home, they had been searching my missing shirt for over an hour. past perfect continuous.
syn
jersey noun
ngsl
shirt noun
610
ngsl
relation noun
def
a manner people, group or countries behave toward one another
eg
I'm sure our relation will get even stronger after the trip. future simple.
syn
relationship noun
611
def
a manner people, group or countries behave toward one another
eg
I'm sure our relation will get even stronger after the trip. future simple.
syn
relationship noun
ngsl
relation noun
612
ngsl
relax verb
def
not to be ansious; to rest and do something enjoyable
eg
I would relax by the beach every day, if I were on vacation next week. future unreal conditional
syn
calm verb
613
def
not to be ansious; to rest and do something enjoyable
eg
I would relax by the beach every day, if I were on vacation next week. future unreal conditional
syn
calm verb
ngsl
relax verb
614
ngsl
release verb
def
to allow to leave jail, cave or prision.
eg
they are releasing a new phone model next month. present perfect continuous.
syn
drop verb
615
def
to allow to leave jail, cave or prision.
eg
they are releasing a new phone model next month. present perfect continuous.
syn
drop verb
ngsl
release verb
616
ngsl
relevant adjective
def
directly related to a subject
eg
I've always found her advice relevant to my situation. present perfect
syn
compatible adjective
617
def
directly related to a subject
eg
I've always found her advice relevant to my situation. present perfect
syn
compatible adjective
ngsl
relevant adjective
618
ngsl
which pronoun
def
a question word to about a person's choice
eg
which project will you have completed by the end of the semester?. future perfect
syn
that conjunction
619
def
a question word to about a person's choice
eg
which project will you have completed by the end of the semester?. future perfect
syn
that conjunction
ngsl
which pronoun
620
ngsl
rely verb
def
be able to depend on
eg
I'll be relying on you to bring the projector tomorrow. future continuous
syn
trust verb
621
def
be able to depend on
eg
I'll be relying on you to bring the projector tomorrow. future continuous
syn
trust verb
ngsl
rely verb
622
ngsl
voter noun
def
a person who can vote in an election
eg
I would definitely go and vote if I were a registered voter. future unreal conditional.
syn
citizen noun
623
def
a person who can vote in an election
eg
I would definitely go and vote if I were a registered voter. future unreal conditional.
syn
citizen noun
ngsl
voter noun
624
ngsl
represent verb
def
to stand in the place ot to act part of...
eg
If he represented our company now, we would have a better image. past unreal conditional
syn
Serve verb
625
def
to stand in the place ot to act part of...
eg
If he represented our company now, we would have a better image. past unreal conditional
syn
Serve verb
ngsl
represent verb
626
ngsl
witness noun
def
a person who sees something happen
eg
he had been working as witness in court for over a year after he got a break. past perfect continuous
syn
eyewitness noun
627
def
a person who sees something happen
eg
he had been working as witness in court for over a year after he got a break. past perfect continuous
syn
eyewitness noun
ngsl
witness noun
628
ngsl
would modal verb
def
a modal verb use to indicate possibility or request, etc
eg
I think I would try the new pizza place tomorrow. future simple
syn
prefer verb
629
def
a modal verb use to indicate possibility or request, etc
eg
I think I would try the new pizza place tomorrow. future simple
syn
prefer verb
ngsl
would modal verb
630
ngsl
ring verb
def
to produce a sound from a bell;a piece of jewerly on a finger
eg
I'll have rung the bell five times by the time you get home. future perfect
syn
bang verb
631
def
to produce a sound from a bell;a piece of jewerly on a finger
eg
I'll have rung the bell five times by the time you get home. future perfect
syn
bang verb
ngsl
ring verb
632
ngsl
write verb
def
to make letters and words on a paper or screen.
eg
If I write my ideas down right away, I don't forget them. present real conditional
syn
note verb
633
def
to make letters and words on a paper or screen.
eg
If I write my ideas down right away, I don't forget them. present real conditional
syn
note verb
ngsl
write verb
634
ngsl
joint noun
def
1a place where two thing meet
2done together
eg
we were chilling at the taco joint when the storm hit. past continuous
syn
shared adj, combined adj
635
ngsl
reserve verb
def
(v)to arrange to use a room or table at a particular time.
eg
if you call early, they will reserve the best seats for you. future real conditional
syn
secure verb
635
def
1a place where two thing meet
2done together
eg
we were chilling at the taco joint when the storm hit. past continuous
syn
shared adj, combined adj
ngsl
joint noun
636
def
(v)to arrange to use a room or table at a particular time.
eg
if you call early, they will reserve the best seats for you. future real conditional
syn
secure verb
ngsl
reserve verb
637
ngsl
pupil noun
638
ngsl
pupil noun
639
ngsl
sample verb
640
ngsl
sample verb
641
ngsl
seat noun
641
ngsl
seat noun
642
ngsl
secret noun
642
ngsl
scientist noun
642
ngsl
scientist noun
642
ngsl
secret noun
642
ngsl
secretary noun
642
ngsl
secretary noun
642
ngsl
pitch noun
642
ngsl
security noun
642
ngsl
security noun
642
ngsl
seriosly adverb
642
ngsl
session noun
642
ngsl
seriosly adverb
642
ngsl
session noun
642
ngsl
pitch noun
643
ngsl
second adjective
644
ngsl
second adjective
