Total Immersion Program
2000+ Vocabulary List
This special English dictionary contains
more than 2,000 words and makes an
excellent vocabulary goal for
intermediate level learners.
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Parts of Speech Key
n. (noun) - a name word
v. (verb) - an action word
ad. (adjective/adverb) - a describing word
prep. (preposition) - a word used to show a relation
pro. (pronoun) - a word used in place of a noun
conj. (conjunction) - a joining word
T.I.P. Vocabulary List – A
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a (an) - ad. one; any; each
able - v. having the power to
do something
abolish – v. to do away with
about - ad. almost ("about
half"); of or having a relation
to ("We talk about the
weather.")
above - ad. at a higher place
abrupt – ad. sudden
abstract – ad. only in the mind
academy – n. school
accept - v. to agree to receive
accident - n. something that
happens by chance or
mistake; an unplanned event
accommodate – v. adapt
accord – ad. agreement
accumulate – v. to
gather/collect
achieve – v. to bring to a
successful end
accuse - v. to say a person is
responsible for an act or
crime; to make a statement
against someone
acquaintance – n. someone
whom you know
across - ad. from side to side;
to the other side
act - v. to do something
activist - n. one who seeks
change through action
actor - n. someone acting in a
play or show
adapt – v. adjust or modify
add - v. to put (something)
with another to make it larger;
to say more
administration - n. the
executive part of a
government, usually headed
by a president or prime
minister
admire – v. to regard with
wonder or pleasure, esteem
admit - v. to accept
("admitted to the United
Nations"); to express one's
guilt or responsibility ("He
admitted that what he did was
wrong.")
adult - n. a grown person
advice – n. an opinion
recommended, counsel
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advise - v. to help with
information, knowledge or
ideas in making a decision
advocate – v. argue for
affect - v. to produce an effect
on; to influence ("A lack of
sleep affected the singer's
performance.")
afraid - ad. feeling fear
after - ad. later; behind
again - ad. another time; as
before
against - ad. opposed to; not
agreeing with something
age - n. how old a person or
thing is
agency - n. an organization
that is part of a larger group
("an agency of the United
Nations")
aggression - n. an attack
against a person or country;
the violation of a country's
borders
agitate – v. excite or stir up
ago - ad. of time past; before
now
agree - v. to have the same
belief as someone; to be
willing to do something
aggressive – ad. forceful
agriculture - n. farming
aid - v. to help; to support; n.
help, assistance
aim - v. to point a gun at; n. a
goal or purpose
air - n. the mixture of gases
around the earth, mostly
nitrogen and oxygen, that we
breathe
air force - n. a military
organization using airplanes
airplane - n. a vehicle with
wings that flies
airport - n. a place where
airplanes take off and land
album - n. a collection of
recorded music
alcohol - n. a strong, colorless
liquid, usually made from
grain, used as a drug or in
industrial products
alive - ad. having life; not
dead
all - ad. everything; everyone;
the complete amount
alleviate – v. to make easier
to be endured
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ally - n. a nation or person
joined with another for a
special purpose
almost - ad. a little less than
completely
alone - ad. separated from
others
along - ad. near or on ("along
the road")
already - ad. before now; even
now
also - ad. added to; too
alternative – n. another choice
although - conj. even if it is
true that
always - ad. at all times;
every time
ambassador - n. a nation's
highest diplomatic
representative (to another
government)
amend - v. to add to or to
change (a proposal or law)
ammunition - n. the bullets or
shells fired from guns
among - ad. in or part of (a
group)
amount - n. the number, size
or weight of anything
anarchy - n. a lack of order;
lawlessness
ancestor - n. a family member
from the past
ancient - ad. very old; long
ago
and - conj. also; in addition
to; with
anger - n. a strong emotion
against someone or something
animal - n. a living creature
that moves, such as a dog or
cat
anniversary - n. a yearly
celebration or observance of
an event that happened in the
past
announce - v. to make known
publicly; to declare officially
another - ad. one more; a
different one
answer - n. a statement
produced by a question; v. to
make a statement after being
asked a question
any - ad. one or more of no
special kind
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apologize - v. to express
regret for a mistake or
accident for which one accepts
responsibility
appeal - v. to take to a higher
court, person or group for a
decision; to call on somebody
for help
appear - v. to show oneself; to
come into sight; to seem
appoint - v. to name; to
choose ("appoint a judge")
approve - v. to agree with; to
agree to support
architecture – n. building style
archeology - n. the scientific
study of past human life and
activities
area - n. any place or part of it
argue - v. to offer reasons for
or against something; to
dispute; to disagree
arms - n. military equipment;
weapons
army - n. military ground
forces
aroma – n. fragrance
around - ad. on every side (of)
arrest - v. to seize a person
for legal action; to take as a
prisoner
arrive - v. to come to a place,
especially at the end of a trip
arrogant – ad. overly proud
art - n. expressions or
creations by humans, such as
paintings, music, writing or
statues
artillery - n. big guns
as - conj. equally ("as fast
as"); when; while
ash - n. the part left after
something burns
ask - v. to question; to say
something is wanted ("We ask
the teacher questions every
day.")
assist - v. to help
astronaut - n. a person who
travels in space
astronomy - n. the scientific
study of stars and the
universe
asylum - n. political protection
given by a government to a
person from another country
at - prep. in or near ("at the
edge"); when ("at noon")
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athlete – n. anyone trained in
physical agility and strength
atmosphere - n. the gases
surrounding any star or planet
attach - v. to tie together; to
connect
attack - v. to approach with
force, determination,
aggression
attempt - v. to work toward
something; to try; to make an
effort
attend - v. to be present at
auditory – ad. hearing
authentic – ad. genuine,
original
author – n. writer
automobile - n. a vehicle with
wheels used to carry people; a
car
autumn - n. the time of the
year between summer and
winter
average - n. something (a
number) representing the
middle; ad. common; normal
avoid - v. to stay away from
awake - ad. not sleeping
award - n. an honor or prize
for an act or service
away - ad. not near
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - B
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baby - n. a newly born creature
back - n. the part behind the front;
ad. the other way from forward
bad - ad. wrong; acting against the
law; not good
baffle – v. to confuse
bake – v. to cook in an oven
balance - v. to make two sides or
forces equal
ball - n. something round
balloon - n. a device of strong, light
material that rises when filled with
gas lighter than air
ballot - n. a piece of paper used for
voting
bamboo – n. tropical reed eaten by
pandas
ban - v. to not permit; to stop; n.
an official restriction
band – n. music group
bank - n. an organization that
keeps and lends money
bar - v. to prevent or block
barber – n. one whose occupation is
to cut men’s hair
barrier - n. anything that blocks or
makes an action difficult
base - n. a military center; v. to
establish as a fact ("Her research
was based on experiments.")
basic – ad. fundamental
battle - n. a fight between opposing
armed forces
be - v. to live; to happen; to exist
beat - v. to hit again and again
beauty - n. that which pleases the
eye, ear or spirit
because - prep. for the reason that
("He left because he was sick.")
become - v. to come to be
bed - n. a sleeping place
before - prep. earlier
begin - v. to do the first part of an
action; to start
behavior – n. manner of acting
behind - ad. at the back of; in back
of
belief – n. that which is believed, an
accepted opinion
believe - v. to think; to feel sure of;
to accept as true; to trust
bell - n. an instrument that makes a
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belong - v. to be owned by; to be a
member of
below - ad. lower than
beneath – ad. in a lower place or
position
beneficial – ad. helpful in the
meeting of needs
benevolent – ad. kind, generous
best - ad. the most good
betray - v. to turn against
better - ad. more good than
between - ad. in the space or time
that separates; from one to the
other ("talks between two nations")
beverage – n. a drink of any kind
beware – v. to be careful of
bias – n. a particular tendency or
inclination
bibliography – n. list of books
big - ad. of great size; not small
bill - n. a legislative proposal
biography – n. life history
biology - n. the scientific study of
life or living things in all their forms
bird - n. a creature that flies
bite - v. to cut with the teeth
black - ad. dark; having the color
like that of the night sky
blame - v. to accuse; to hold
responsible
blanket - n. a cloth cover used to
keep warm
bleed - v. to lose blood
blend – v. to mix smoothly together
blind - ad. not able to see
block - v. to stop something from
being done; to prevent movement
blood - n. red fluid in the body
blossom – n. the flower of a plant
blow - v. to move with force, as in
air ("The wind blows.")
blue - ad. having the color like that
of a clear sky
bluff – v. mislead boldly
blur – v. make unclear
boat - n. something built to travel
on water and carry people or goods
body - n. all of a person or animal;
the remains of a person or animal
boil - v. to heat a liquid until it
becomes very hot
bomb - n. a device that explodes
with great force; v. to attack or
destroy with bombs
bone - n. hard material in the body
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book - n. a lwritten work for reading
border - n. a dividing line between
nations
born - v. to come to life; to come
into existence
borrow - v. to take as a loan
both - ad. not just one of two, but
the two together
bottle - n. a container, usually
made of glass, to hold liquid
bottom - ad. the lowest part of
something
bowl – n. a vessel used for holding
liquids
box - n. something to put things
into; a container, usually made of
paper or wood
boy - n. a young male person
boycott - v. to refuse to take part in
or deal with
brain - n. the control center of
thought, emotions and body activity
of all creatures
brave - ad. having no fear
bread - n. a food made from grain
break - v. to divide into parts by
force; to destroy
breakfast – n. the first meal of the
day
breathe - v. to take air into the
body and let it out again
bridge - n. a structure built over a
waterway, valley or road so people
and vehicles can cross from one
side to the other
brief - ad. short; not long
bright - ad. giving much light;
strong and clear in color
brilliant – ad. shining brightly,
showing great intelligence
bring - v. to come with something
broadcast - v. to send information,
stories or music by radio or
television; n. a radio or television
program
brother - n. a male with the same
father or mother as another person
brown - ad. having the color like
that of coffee
budget - n. a spending plan
build - v. to join materials together
to make something
building - n. anything built for use
as a house, factory, office, school,
store or place of entertainment
bullet - n. a small piece of metal
shot from a gun
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burn - v. to be on fire; to destroy or
damage by fire
burst - v. to break open suddenly
bury - v. to put into the ground and
cover with earth
bus - n. a public vehicle to carry
people
business - n. one's work; buying
and selling to earn money; trade
busy - ad. doing something; very
active
but - conj. however; other than; yet
butter – n. a solid emulsion of fat,
air, and water made by churning
milk or cream and used as food
buy - v. to get by paying
something, usually money
by - conj. near; at; next to ("by the
road"); from ("a play by William
Shakespeare"); not later than ("by
midnight")
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - C
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cabinet - n. a group of ministers
that helps lead a government
cafeteria – n. a restaurant in which
people serve themselves
call - v. to give a name to ("I call
myself John."); to ask for or
request ("They called for an end to
the fighting.")
calm - ad. quiet; peaceful; opposite
tense
camera - n. a device for taking
pictures
camp - n. a place with temporary
housing
campaign - n. a competition by
opposing political candidates
seeking support from voters; a
connected series of military actions
during a war
can - v. to be able to; to have the
right to; n. a container used to hold
liquid or food, usually made of
metal
cancel - v. to end; to stop
cancer - n. a disease in which
dangerous cells grow quickly and
destroy parts of the body
candidate - n. a person who seeks
or is nominated for an office or an
honor
capacity – n. the power, ability, or
possibility of doing something
capital - n. the official center of a
government; the city where a
country's government is
capitalism - n. an economic system
in which the production of most
goods and services is owned and
operated for profit by private
citizens or companies
capture - v. to make a person or
animal a prisoner; to seize or take
by force; to get control of
car - n. a vehicle with wheels used
to carry people; an automobile; a
part of a train
care - v. to like; to protect; to feel
worry or interest
careful - ad. acting safely; with
much thought
career – n. occupation
cargo – n. the goods or
merchandise conveyed in a ship,
airplane, or vehicle
carry - v. to take something or
someone from one place to another
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cartoon – n. preparatory design,
drawing, or painting; a drawing
intended as satire, caricature, or
humor
case (court) - n. a legal action
case (medical) - n. an incident of
disease ("There was only one case
of chicken pox at the school.")
cashier – n. one that has charge of
money
cassette – n. a small box; a plastic
container for magnetic tape with
the tape on one reel passing to the
other
casual – ad. designed for informal
use; feeling or showing little
concern
cat - n. a small animal that often
lives with humans
catch - v. to seize after a chase; to
stop and seize with the hands
category – n. class; grouping of
objects, ideas, etc. that have
similar traits
cause - v. to make happen; n. the
thing or person that produces a
result
cautious – ad. careful
ceasefire - n. a halt in fighting,
usually by agreement
celebrate - v. to honor a person or
event with special activities
celebrity – n. a famous person
center - n. the middle of
something; the place in the middle;
a place that is the main point of an
activity
century - n. one hundred years
ceremony - n. an act or series of
acts done in a special way
established by tradition
certificate – n. a document
containing a certified statement
especially as to the truth of
something; a document certifying
that one has fulfilled the
requirements of and may practice in
a field
chair – n. a piece of furniture
having a seat, back, legs, and often
arms and intended to seat a single
person
chairman - n. a person leading a
meeting or an organized group
challenge – n. a call to engage in a
contest or fight; a demand for an
explanation
champion - n. the best; the winner
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chance - n. possibility of winning or
losing or that something will happen
change - v. to make different; to
become different
chapter – n. a division of a book or
other writing
characteristic – ad. identifying traits
used to set apart a person or
group; distinctive
charge - v. to accuse someone of
something, usually a crime; n. a
statement in which someone is
accused of something
charity – n. providing aid to the
needy; an institution, organization,
or fund set up to help the needy
chart – n. a sheet presenting data
in graphs or tables
chase - v. to run or go after
someone or something
chat – n. an informal or familiar
conversation
cheap – ad. low in cost; being of
poor quality
cheat - v. get by a trick; steal from
cheer - v. to shout approval or
praise
chef – n. a cook; a chief cook with a
large kitchen staff
chemicals - n. elements found in
nature or made by people;
substances used in the science of
chemistry
chemistry - n. the scientific study of
substances, what they are made of,
how they act under different
conditions, and how they form other
substances
chew – v. to grind or bite with the
teeth
chief - n. the head or leader of a
group; ad. leading; most important
child - n. a baby; a boy or girl
children - n. more than one child
choose - v. to decide between two
or more
chorus – n. part of a song that is
repeated after each verse; a group
of singers
circle - n. a closed shape that has
all its points equally distant from
the center, like an "O"
circumstance – n. a fact or
condition surrounding an event and
having influence on it
citizen - n. a person who is a
member of a country by birth or by
law
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city - n. any important large town
civilian - ad. not military
civil rights - n. the political,
economic and social rights given
equally to all people of a nation
claim - v. to say something as a
fact
clarify – v. to make clear or easier
to understand
clash - n. a battle; v. to fight or
oppose
clean - v. to make pure; ad. free
from dirt or harmful substances
("clean water")
clear - ad. easy to see or see
through; easily understood
clergy - n. a body of officials within
a religious organization
client – n. a person who engages
the professional advice or services
of another; a customer, patron
climate - n. the normal weather
conditions of a place
climb - v. to go up or down
something by using the feet and
sometimes the hands
clock - n. a device that measures
and shows time
close - v. to make something not
open; ad. near to
closet – n. a cabinet or recess
usually for dishes, household
utensils, or clothing
cloth - n. a material made from
plants, chemicals, animal hair and
other substances
clothes - n. what people wear
cloud - n. a mass of fog high in the
sky
club – n. a group of persons for
some common purpose, usually
jointly supported and meeting
periodically
coal - n. a solid black substance
used as fuel
coalition - n. forces, groups or
nations joined together
coast - n. land on edge of the ocean
coffee - n. a drink made from the
plant of the same name
cold - ad. not warm; having or
feeling great coolness or a low
temperature
collect - v. to bring or gather
together in one place; to demand
and receive ("collect taxes")
collect – v. to bring together into
one place
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colleague – n. a fellow member of a
profession, staff, or academic
faculty
college - n. a small university
colony - n. land controlled by
another country or government
color - n. the different effects of
light on the eye, making blue, red,
brown, black, yellow and others
column – n. one of two or more
vertical sections of a printed page
separated by a line or blank space
combine - v. to mix/bring together
come - v. to move toward; to arrive
comfortable – ad. being in a state
of pleasurable ease; sufficient;
adequate
command - v. to order; to have
power over something
comment - v. to say something
about; to express an opinion about
something
commit – v. to put into charge or
trust; entrust; to obligate or pledge
oneself
committee - n. a group of people
given special work
common - ad. usual; same for all
("a common purpose")
communicate - v. to tell; to give or
exchange information
community - n. a group of people
living together in one place or area
company - n. a business organized
for trade, industrial or other
purposes
compare - v. to examine what is
different or similar
compensation – n. something given
or received as payment or
reparation, such as for goods,
services, or loss
compete - v. to try to do as well as,
or better than, another or others
complaint – n. expression of grief,
pain, or dissatisfaction
complete - ad. having all parts;
ended or finished
complex - ad. of or having many
parts that are difficult to
understand; not simple
compliment – n. an expression of
esteem, respect, affection, or
admiration
compromise - n. the settlement of
an argument where each side
agrees to accept less than first
demanded
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computer - n. an electronic machine
for storing and organizing
information, and for communicating
with others
concentrate – v. to bring or direct
toward a common center or
objective; focus
concern - n. interest, worry
("express concern about"); v. to
fear ("to be concerned")
condemn - v. to say a person or
action is wrong or bad
condition - n. something declared
necessary to complete an
agreement; a person's health
conference - n. a meeting
confidence – n. a feeling of one's
powers or of reliance on one's
circumstances; faith or belief that
one will act in a right, proper, or
effective way; the quality or state
of being certain
confirm - v. to approve; to say that
something is true
conflict - n. a fight; a battle,
especially a long one
congratulate - v. to praise a person
or to express pleasure for success
or good luck
Congress - n. the organization of
people elected to make the laws of
the United States (the House of
Representatives and the Senate); a
similar organization in other
countries
connect - v. to join one thing to
another; to unite; to link
conservative - n. one who usually
supports tradition and opposes
great change
consider - v. to give thought to; to
think about carefully
constitution - n. the written general
laws and ideas that form a nation's
system of government
contain - v. to hold; to include
container - n. a box, bottle or can
used to hold something
contest – n. a struggle for
superiority or victory; competition
continent - n. any of the seven
great land areas of the world
continue - v. to go on doing or
being
control - v. to direct; to have power
over
convention - n. a large meeting for
a special purpose
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conversation – n. oral exchange of
sentiments, observations, opinions,
or ideas; informal discussion
cook - v. to heat food before eating
it
cool - ad. almost cold
cooperate - v. to work together
copy - v. to make something
exactly like another; n. something
made to look exactly like another
corn - n. a food grain
correct - ad. true; free from
mistakes; v. to change to what is
right
cost - n. the price or value of
something ("The cost of the book is
five dollars."); v. to be valued at
("The book costs five dollars.")
cotton - n. a material made from a
plant of the same name
count - v. to speak or add numbers
country - n. a nation; the territory
of a nation; land away from cities
courage – n. mental or moral
strength to venture, persevere, and
withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
court - n. where trials take place;
where judges make decisions about
law
courteous – ad. marked by polished
manners; marked by respect for
and consideration of others
cover - v. to put something over a
person or thing; n. anything that is
put over a person or thing
cow - n. a farm animal used for its
milk
crash - v. to fall violently; to hit
with great force
create - v. to make; to give life or
form to
creature - n. any living being; any
animal or human
credit - n. an agreement that
payments will be made at a later
time
crew - n. a group of people working
together
crime - n. an act that violates a law
criminal - n. a person who is
responsible for a crime
crisis - n. an extremely important
time when something may become
much better or worse; a dangerous
situation
criticize - v. to say what is wrong
with something or someone; to
condemn; to judge
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crops - n. plants that are grown and
gathered for food, such as grains,
fruits and vegetables
cross - v. to go from one side to
another; to go across
crowd - n. a large number of people
gathered in one place
crush - v. to damage or destroy by
great weight; to defeat completely
cry - v. to express or show sorrow
or pain
culture - n. all the beliefs, traditions
and arts of a group or population
cure - v. to improve health; to
make well ("The doctor can cure the
disease."); n. something that
makes a sick person well
("Antibiotics are a cure for
infection.")
curfew - n. an order to people to
stay off the streets or to close their
businesses
curiosity – n. desire to know;
interest leading to inquiry
current - n. movement of air, water
or electricity; ad. belonging to the
present time ("She found the report
in a current publication.")
curriculum – n. the courses offered
by an educational institution
custom - n. a long-established
belief or activity of a people
customs - n. taxes on imports
cut - v. to divide or injure with a
sharp tool; to make less; to reduce
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - D
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daily – ad. each day; performed,
taking place, or appearing every
day
dam - n. a wall built across a river
to hold back flowing water
damage - v. to cause injury or
destruction; n. harm; hurt or injury,
usually to things
dance - v. to move the body and
feet to music; n. a series of steps,
usually to music
danger - n. a strong chance of
suffering injury, damage or loss
dangerous – ad. able or likely to
inflict injury or harm
dark - ad. having little or no light
("The room was dark.")
data – n. factual information (as
measurements or statistics) used as
a basis for reasoning, discussion, or
calculation
database – n. a usually large
collection of data organized
especially for rapid search and
retrieval (as by a computer)
date - n. an expression of time; a
day, month and year
daughter - n. a person's female
child
day - n. twenty-four hours; the
hours of sunlight
dead - ad. not living
deadline – n. a date or time before
which something must be done
deaf - ad. not able to hear
deal - v. to have to do with ("The
talks will deal with the problem of
pollution."); to buy or sell ("Her
company deals in plastic.")
debate - v. to argue for or against
something; n. a public discussion or
argument
debt - n. something that is owed;
the condition of owing
decade – n. a period of 10 years; a
group or set of 10
decide - v. to choose; to settle; to
judge
decorate – v. to furnish with
something ornamental; to award a
mark of honor to
declare - v. to say; to make a
statement decrease - v. to make
less in size or amount
deep - ad. going far down; a long
way from top to bottom
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defeat - v. to cause to lose in a
battle or struggle; n. a loss; the
condition of having lost
defend - v. to guard or fight against
attack; to protect
deficiency – n. an amount that is
lacking or inadequate
deficit - n. a shortage that results
when spending is greater than
earnings, or imports are greater
than exports
define - v. to give the meaning of;
to explain
degree - n. a measure of
temperature
delay - v. to decide to do something
at a later time; to postpone; to
cause to be late
delegate - n. one sent to act for
another; one who represents
another
delete – v. to eliminate especially
by blotting out, cutting out, or
erasing
delicious – ad. appealing to one of
the bodily senses especially of taste
or smell
demand - v. to ask by ordering; to
ask with force
democracy - n. the system of
government in which citizens vote
to choose leaders or to make other
important decisions
demonstrate - v. to make a public
show of opinions or feelings ("The
crowd demonstrated in support of
human rights."); to explain by using
examples ("The teacher
demonstrated the idea with an
experiment.")
denounce - v. to accuse of being
wrong or evil; to criticize severely
dentist – n. one who is skilled in
and licensed to practice the
prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of diseases, injuries, and
malformations of the teeth, jaws,
and mouth and who makes and
inserts false teeth
deny - v. to declare that something
is not true; to refuse a request
depend - v. to need help or support
dependent – n. a person who relies
on another for support
deplore - v. to regret strongly; to
express sadness
deploy - v. to move forces or
weapons into positions for action
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deposit – v. to place, especially for
safekeeping or as a pledge (as to
put in a bank); to lay down
depression - n. severe unhappiness;
a period of reduced business and
economic activity during which
many people lose their jobs
describe - v. to give a word picture
of something; to give details of
something
description – n. to represent or give
an account of in words with the
intention to give a mental image of
something experienced
desert - n. a dry area of land
deserve – ad. to be worthy, fit, or
suitable for some reward; merit
design - v. to create plans for
desirable – ad. having pleasing
qualities or properties; attractive;
worth seeking or doing as
advantageous, beneficial, or wise
desire - v. to want very much; to
wish for
dessert – n. usually sweet course or
dish (as of pastry or ice cream)
served at the end of a meal
destination – n. place to which one
is journeying or to which something
is sent
destiny – n. a predetermined course
of events often held to be an
irresistible power or agency; fate;
fortune
destroy - v. to break into pieces; to
end the existence of
detail - n. a small part of
something; a small piece of
information
detective – n. one employed or
engaged in finding lawbreakers or
in getting information that is not
readily or publicly accessible;
discover
determination – n. the act of
deciding definitely and firmly
develop - v. to grow; to create; to
experience progress
device - n. a piece of equipment
made for a special purpose
dialect – n. a variety of a language
used by the members of a group
dialogue – n. a conversation
between two or more persons
dictate – v. to speak or read for a
person to transcribe or for a
machine to record; to issue as an
order
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dictator - n. a ruler with complete
power
dictionary – n. reference book
containing words usually
alphabetically arranged along with
information about the words
die - v. to become dead; to stop
living; to end
diet - n. usual daily food and drink
different - ad. not the same
difficult - ad. not easy; hard to do,
make or carry out
dig - v. to make a hole in the
ground
digest – v. to convert (food) into
absorbable form; to take into the
mind or memory
diligent – ad. characterized by
steady, earnest, and energetic
effort
dinner - n. the main amount of food
eaten at a usual time ("The family
had its dinner at noon."); a special
event that includes food ("The
official dinner took place at the
White House.")
diplomat - n. a person who
represents his or her government in
dealing with another government
direct - v. to lead; to aim or show
the way ("He directed me to the
theater."); ad. straight to
something; not through some other
person or thing ("The path is
direct.")
direction - n. the way (east, west,
north, south); where someone or
something came from or went to
dirt - n. earth or soil
disappear - v. to become unseen;
to no longer exist
disarm - v. to take away weapons;
to no longer keep weapons; to
make a bomb harmless by
removing its exploding device
discipline – n. training that corrects,
molds, or perfects the mental
faculties or moral character; also,
punishment, or instruction
discourage – v. dishearten; to
deprive of courage or confidence
discover - v. to find or learn
something
discuss - v. to talk about; to
exchange ideas
disease - n. a sickness in living
things, often caused by viruses,
germs or bacteria
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dislike – n. a feeling of aversion or
disapproval; v. to regard with
displeasure or to disapprove
dismiss - v. to send away; to refuse
to consider
dispute - v. to oppose strongly by
argument; n. an angry debate
dissident - n. a person who strongly
disagrees with his/her government
distance - n. the amount of space
between two places or objects
("The distance from my house to
your house is two kilometers.")
distribute – v. to divide among
several or many
dive - v. to jump into water head
first
diverse – ad. differing from one
another
divide - v. to separate into two or
more parts
divorce – n. the action or an
instance of legally dissolving a
marriage; v. to terminate an
existing relationship or union
do - v. to act; to make an effort
doctor - n. a person trained in
medicine to treat sick people
document - n. an official piece of
paper with facts written on it, used
as proof or support of something
documentary – n. a documentary
presentation (as a film or novel)
dog - n. a small animal that often
lives with humans
dollar - n. United States money,
one hundred cents
domestic – ad. of or relating to the
household or the family; of, relating
to, or originating within a country
and especially one's own country
door - n. an opening for entering or
leaving a building or room
down - ad. from higher to lower; in
a low place
drama – n. a play, usually
recounting a serious story
dream - v. to have a picture or
story in the mind during sleep; n. a
picture or story in the mind during
sleep; a happy idea about the
future
drink - v. to take liquid into the
body through the mouth
drive - v. to control a moving
vehicle
drop - v. to fall or let fall; to go
lower
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drown - v. to die under water
drug - n. anything used as a
medicine or in making medicine; a
chemical substance used to ease
pain or to affect the mind
dry - ad. not wet; without rain
during - ad. through the whole
time; while (something is
happening)
dust - n. pieces of matter so small
that they can float in the air
duty - n. one's job or responsibility;
what one must do because it is
right and just
dynamic – ad. of or relating to
physical force or energy; marked by
usually continuous and productive
activity or change
T.I.P. Vocabulary List – E
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each - ad. every one by itself
early - ad. at or near the beginning,
especially the beginning of the day;
opposite late
earn - v. to be paid in return for
work done
earth - n. the planet we all live on;
the ground or soil
earthquake - n. a sudden, violent
shaking of the earth's surface
ease - v. to reduce; to make less
difficult
east - n. the direction from which
the sun rises
easy - ad. not difficult; not hard to
do
eat - v. to take food into the body
through the mouth
ecology - n. the scientific study of
the environment and links among
living and material things
economical – ad. marked by
careful, efficient, and prudent use
of resources; operating with little
waste or at a saving; sparing
economy - n. the system by which
money, industry and trade are
organized
edge - n. the line where something
ends or begins
edible – ad. fit to be eaten
educate - v. to teach
effect - n. the result or change
caused by something ("The storm
had a serious effect on the
economy.")
effective – ad. having an expected
or intended result
efficient – ad. acting or producing
effectively with a minimum of waste
or unnecessary effort
effort - n. an attempt; the work
necessary to do something
egg - n. the rounded object
containing unborn young produced
by female birds, fish or reptiles; a
single cell in a female person or
animal that can develop into a baby
either - ad. one of two, but not the
other
elderly – ad. rather old; being past
middle age
elect - v. to choose by voting
electricity - n. a form of energy that
flows through wires to provide heat
and light, and power to machines
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electronic – ad. of, relating to, or
being a medium (as television) by
which information is transmitted
elevator – n. one that raises or lifts
something up: as a cage or
platform and its hoisting machinery
for conveying people or things to
different levels
eliminate – v. to cast out or get rid
of; remove
elsewhere – ad. in or to another
place
embarrass – v. to cause to
experience a state of self-conscious
distress
embassy - n. the offices of an
ambassador and his or her
assistants
emergency - n. an unexpected and
dangerous situation demanding
quick action
emigrate – v. to leave one's place
of residence or country to live
elsewhere
emotion - n. a strong feeling such
as love, hate, fear or sadness
employ - v. to give work in return
for wages
employee – n. one who works for
another usually for wages or salary
and in a position below the
executive level
empty - ad. having nothing inside;
v. to remove everything
encourage – v. to inspire with
courage, spirit, or hope
end - v. to stop; to finish; n. the
part which comes last
enemy - n. a person opposing or
hating another; a person or people
of the other side in a war
energetic – ad. operating with or
marked by vigor or effect
energy - n. power used to do work,
usually with machines; the ability
and willingness to be active
enforce - v. to make something be
done
engagement – n. an arrangement
to meet or be present at a specified
time and place, such as a dinner
engagement
engine - n. a machine that uses
energy to cause movement or to do
work
engineer - n. a person who designs
engines, machines, roads, bridges
or railroads
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enjoy - v. to be pleased or satisfied
by something
enormous – ad. marked by
extraordinarily great size, number,
or degree; huge
enough - ad. as much as necessary;
pro. the amount needed
enter - v. to come or go into
enterprise – n. a project or
undertaking that is especially
difficult, complicated, or risky
entertainment – n. a performance,
such as a movie, drama, comedy,
musical
environment - n. all surrounding
things, conditions and influences
that affect life; the natural world of
land, sea, air, plants and animals
equal - ad. the same in amount,
size, weight or value; having the
same rights
equality – n. the quality or state of
being of the same measure,
quantity, amount, or number as
another
equipment - n. things, tools or
machines needed for a purpose or
activity
erase – v. to rub or scrape out, as
written, painted, or engraved letters
error – n. an act or belief that
unintentionally deviates from what
is correct, right or true; mistake
escape - v. to get free; to get away
from; to get out of
especially - ad. more than others
("We liked the food, especially the
fish.")
establish - v. to bring into
existence; to create
esteem – n. the regard in which one
is held; value; worth
estimate - v. to form an opinion
about a value, size or amount using
less than complete information
ethnic - ad. of or concerning people
belonging to a large group because
of their race, religion, language,
tribe or where their ancestors lived
etiquette – n. the forms and
practices prescribed by social
convention or by authority
evaporate - v. to change from a
liquid into a gas
even - ad. in a way not thought
possible ("They survived, even
though the building was
destroyed.")
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event - n. that which happens,
especially something of importance
ever - ad. at any time
every - ad. each one; all
everywhere – ad. in every place or
part
evidence - n. material or facts that
prove something; a reason for
believing
evil - ad. not good; extremely bad
exact - ad. having no mistakes;
correct in every detail
examine - v. to study closely
example - n. a part that shows
what the rest of a thing or group is
like
excellent - ad. extremely good
except - prep. but for
exchange - v. to trade; to give or
receive one thing for another
excuse - v. to take away blame; to
pardon; to forgive; n. a reason
(sometimes false) for an action
execute - v. to kill
executive – ad. having
administrative or managerial
responsibility
exercise - n. an activity or effort for
the purpose of improving the body
or to stay in good health
exile - v. to force a person to leave
his or her country; to expel; n. a
person who is forced to leave his or
her country
exist - v. to be; to live
expand - v. to make larger; to grow
larger
expect - v. to think or believe that
something will happen; to wait for
an event
expectation – n. looking forward to
something
expel - v. to force out; to remove
from; to send away
expensive – ad. involving high cost
or sacrifice
experience - v. to live through an
event, situation or condition ("She
experienced great pain."); n.
something that one has done or
lived through ("The experience
caused her great pain.")
experiment - v. to test; n. a test or
trial carried out to prove if an idea
is true or false, or to discover
something
expert - n. a person with special
knowledge or training
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expertise – ad. having, involving, or
displaying special skill or knowledge
derived from training
explain - v. to give reasons for; to
make clear; to tell about; to tell the
meaning
explode - v. to break apart violently
with a loud noise, like a bomb
explore - v. to travel in a place that
is not well known to learn more
about it; to make a careful search;
to examine closely
export - v. to send to another
country; n. something sent to
another country, usually for sale
express - v. to say clearly
extend - v. to stretch out in area or
length; to continue for a longer
time
extra - ad. more than normal,
expected or necessary
extraordinary – ad. going beyond
what is usual, regular, or
customary; unusual
extreme - ad. more than the usual
or accepted
extremist - n. a person with strong
religious or political beliefs who acts
in an extreme or violent way
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - F
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fable – n. a legendary story of
supernatural happenings
fabulous – ad. of an incredible,
astonishing, or exaggerated nature;
wonderful; marvelous
face - n. the front of the head:
eyes, nose, mouth; v. to look
toward; to have before you, such as
a problem or danger
facility – n. something (such as a
hospital) that is built, installed, or
established to serve a particular
purpose
fact - n. something known or
proved to be true
factor – n. one that actively
contributes to the production of a
result; ingredient
factory - n. a building or group of
buildings where goods are made
faculty – n. the teaching and
administrative staff and those
members of the administration
having academic rank in an
educational institution
fail - v. to not succeed; to not reach
a goal
failure – n. a lack of success
fair - ad. just; honest; what is right
fake – ad. a worthless imitation
passed off as genuine
fall - v. to go down quickly; to come
down; to drop to the ground or a
lower position
false - ad. not true; not correct
family - n. the group that includes
children and their parents
famous - ad. known very well to
many people
fan – n. an instrument for
producing a current of air; an
enthusiastic devotee (as of a sport
or a performing art) usually as a
spectator
fantastic – ad. so extreme as to
challenge belief; unbelievable
fantasy – n. creation of the
imagination, whether expressed or
merely conceived in the mind
far - ad. at, to or from a great
distance
farm - n. land used to grow crops
and animals for food
fashionable – ad. conforming to the
custom; of or relating to the world
of fashion (clothing)
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fast - ad. moving or working at
great speed; quick
fat - n. tissue in the bodies of
humans and animals used to store
energy and to keep warm; ad.
thick; heavy
father - n. the male parent; a man
who has a child or children
fatigue – n. weariness or
exhaustion from labor, exertion, or
stress
favorite – n. one that is treated or
regarded with special favor or liking
fear - v. to be afraid; to worry that
something bad is near or may
happen ("He feared falling down.");
n. a strong emotion when there is
danger or trouble ("He had a fear
that he would fall down.")
fearful – ad. causing or likely to
cause fear, fright, or alarm
especially because of dangerous
quality
feast – n. an elaborate meal often
accompanied by a ceremony or
entertainment
federal - ad. of or having to do with
a national or central government
feed - v. to give food to
feel - v. to have or experience an
emotion; to know by touching
feeling – v. to handle or touch in
order to examine, test, or explore
some quality; n. an emotional state
or reaction
female - n. a woman or girl; the sex
that gives birth; ad. of or about
women
fence - n. something around an
area of land to keep animals or
people in or out
fertile - ad. rich in production of
plants or animals; producing much;
abundant
few - ad. not many; a small number
of
fiction – n. an invented story
field - n. an area of open land,
usually used to grow crops or to
raise animals
fierce - ad. extremely strong;
violent; angry
fight - v. to use violence or force; to
attempt to defeat or destroy an
enemy; n. the use of force; a battle
fill - v. to put or pour something
into a container until there is space
for no more
Yes
No
669.
670.
671.
672.
673.
674.
675.
676.
677.
678.
679.
680.
681.
682.
683.
684.
685.
686.
687.
688.
689.
690.
Word
film - v. to record something so it
can be seen again; to make a
motion picture or movie; n. a thin
piece of material for making
pictures with a camera; a movie
final - ad. at the end; last
financial - ad. of or about the
system that includes the use of
money, credit, investments, banks
find - v. to discover or learn
something by searching or by
accident; to decide a court case
("The jury finds the man guilty of
murder.")
fine - n. a payment ordered by a
court to punish someone for a
crime; ad. very good; very small or
thin
finish - v. to complete; to end
fire - v. to shoot a gun; n. the heat
and light produced by something
burning
fireworks - n. rockets producing
bright fire in the sky, used in
holiday celebrations
firm - ad. not easily moved or
changed ("She is firm in her
opinion.")
first - ad. coming before all others
fish - n. a creature that lives and
can breathe in water
fit - v. to be of the correct size or
shape ("These shoes fit my feet.")
fix - v. to make good or right again
flag - n. a piece of colored cloth
used to represent a nation,
government or organization
flat - ad. smooth; having no high
places
flatter – v. to praise excessively for
motives of self-interest
flee - v. to run away from
flexible – ad. characterized by a
ready capability to adapt to new,
different, or changing
requirements; elastic
flip – v. to toss so as to cause to
turn over in the air
float - v. to be on water without
sinking; to move or be moved
gently on water or through air
flood - v. to cover with water; n.
the movement of water out of a
river, lake or ocean onto land
floor - n. the bottom part of a room
for walking on ("The book fell to the
floor."); the level of a building ("The
fire was on the first floor.")
Yes
No
691.
692.
693.
694.
695.
696.
697.
698.
699.
700.
701.
702.
703.
704.
705.
706.
707.
708.
709.
710.
711.
Word
flow - v. to move like a liquid
flower - n. the colored part of plants
that carry seeds
fluent – ad. capable of flowing
fluid - n. any substance that can
flow, such as a liquid
fly - v. to move through the air with
wings, like a bird or airplane; to
travel in an airplane or flying
vehicle
focus – n. directed attention;
direction; v. to concentrate
attention or effort
fog - n. a mass of wet air that is
difficult to see through; a cloud
close to the ground
folk – n. a certain kind, class, or
group of people (such as old folks,
just plain folk, country folk)
follow - v. to come or go after; to
accept the rule or power of; to obey
food – n. that which is taken in by
all living things for energy, strength
and growth
fool - v. to make someone believe
something that is not true; to trick;
n. a person who is tricked easily
foot – n. the bottom part of the leg;
the part of the body that touches
the ground when a person or animal
walks
for - prep. because of ("He is
famous for his work."); in exchange
("Give me one dollar for the
book."); through space or time
("They traveled for one hour.");
representative of ("I speak for all
people."); to be employed by ("She
works for a computer company.")
forbid – v. command against
force – v. to make someone do
something or make something
happen by using power; n. power,
strength; strength used against a
person or object; military power of
a nation; a military group
foreign - ad. of, about or from
another nation; not from one's own
place or country
foreigner – n. a person belonging to
a foreign country
forest - n. a place of many trees
forget - v. to not remember
forgive - v. to pardon; to excuse
form – v. to make; to start; to
shape ("They formed a swim
team."); n. a kind ("Swimming is a
form of exercise.")
Yes
No
712.
713.
714.
715.
716.
717.
718.
719.
720.
721.
722.
723.
724.
725.
726.
727.
728.
729.
730.
Word
former – ad. earlier in time; not
now
fortunately – ad. receiving some
unexpected good
Forward - ad. the direction in front
of; toward the front
free - v. to release; ad. not
controlled by another or by outside
forces; not in prison; independent;
not limited by rules; without cost
Freedom – n. the condition of being
free
freeze - v. to cause or to become
very cold; to make or to become
hard by cold
fresh - ad. newly made or
gathered; recent
friend - n. a person one likes and
trusts
friendship – n. the quality or state
of being attached to another by
affection or esteem
frighten - v. to cause great fear
from - prep. having a person, place
or thing as a beginning or cause ("It
is a message from the president.");
at a place distant, not near ("The
school is five kilometers from my
home."); because of ("He is
suffering from cancer.")
front - n. the forward part; the
opposite of back; the beginning;
the first part
fruit - n. food from trees and plants
fuel - n. any substance burned to
create heat or power
full - ad. containing as much as a
person or thing can hold; complete
fun - n. anything that is pleasing
and causes happiness
funeral - n. a ceremony held in
connection with the burial or
burning of the dead
furthermore – ad. in addition to
what precedes; besides
future - n. time after now ("We can
talk about it in the future."); ad. in
the time to come ("All future
meetings will be held in this room.")
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - G
Yes
No
731.
732.
733.
734.
735.
736.
737.
738.
739.
740.
741.
742.
743.
744.
745.
746.
747.
748.
749.
750.
751.
752.
Word
gain - v. to get possession of; to
get more; to increase
game - n. an activity with rules in
which people or teams play or
compete, usually sports
garbage – n. discarded or useless
material; trash
garment – n. an article of clothing
gas - n. any substance that is not
solid or liquid; any substance that
burns to provide heat, light, power
gasoline – n. fuel, primarily for
motor vehicles
gather - v. to bring or come
together into a group or place; to
collect
gender – n. the behavioral, cultural,
or psychological traits typically
associated with one sex; male;
female
general - n. a high military leader;
ad. without details; affecting or
including all or almost all
gentle - ad. soft; kind; not rough or
violent
genuine – ad. sincerely and
honestly felt or experienced
geography – n. a science that deals
with the description, distribution,
and interaction of the diverse
physical, biological, and cultural
features of the earth's surface
gesture – n. the use of motions of
the limbs or body as a means of
expression
get - v. to receive; to gain; to go
and bring back; to become; to
become the owner
of
gift - n. something given without
cost
girl - n. a young female person
give - v. to present to another to
keep without receiving payment
glance – v. to take a quick look at
glass - n. a hard, clear material that
is easily broken, used most often
for windows or for containers to
hold liquids
global – ad. of, relating to, or
involving the entire world
gloomy – ad. partially or totally
dark; dismally and depressingly
dark; cloudy
go - v. to move from one place to
another; to leave
Yes
No
753.
754.
755.
756.
757.
758.
759.
760.
761.
762.
763.
764.
765.
766.
767.
768.
769.
770.
771.
772.
773.
774.
775.
776.
Word
goal - n. that toward which an effort
is directed; that which is aimed at;
the end of a trip or race
god - n. the spirit that is honored as
creator of all things ("They believe
in God."); a spirit or being believed
in many religions to have special
powers
gold – n. a highly valued yellow
metal
good - ad. pleasing; helpful; kind;
correct; not bad
goods - n. things owned or made to
be sold
gossip – v. telling others, personal
or sensational facts about others;
spreading rumors
govern - v. to control; to rule by
military or political power
government - n. a system of
governing; the organization of
people that rules a country, city or
area
grab – v. to take or seize by a
sudden motion or grasp
gracious – ad. marked by kindness
and courtesy
gradual – ad. proceeding by steps
or degrees
grain - n. the seed of grass plants
used for food, such as wheat, rice
and corn
grammar – n. a system of rules that
defines the structure of a language
granddaughter - n. the daughter of
a person's daughter or son
grandfather - n. the father of a
person's father or mother
grandmother - n. the mother of a
person's father or mother
grandson - n. the son of a person's
daughter or son
grass - n. a plant with long, narrow,
green leaves
gratitude – n. the state of being
grateful; thankful; appreciative
gray - ad. having the color like that
made by mixing black and white
great - ad. very large or more than
usual in size or number; important
greedy – ad. craving; selfish
green - ad. having the color like
that made by mixing yellow and
blue; having the color like that of
growing leaves and grass
greeting – n. an expression of kind
wishes at the beginning of a
conversation or letter
Yes
No
777.
778.
779.
780.
781.
782.
783.
784.
785.
786.
787.
788.
789.
790.
791.
Word
grind - v. to reduce to small pieces
by crushing
ground - n. land; the earth's
surface; soil
group - n. a number of people or
things together; a gathering of
people working for a common
purpose
grow - v. to develop or become
bigger; to increase in size or
amount
growth – n. a stage in the process
of development; expansion
grumble – v. to mutter in
discontent
guarantee - v. to promise a result;
to promise that something will
happen
guard - v. to watch and protect a
person, place or thing ("He guards
the president."); n. a person or
thing that watches or protects ("He
is a prison guard.")
guerrilla - n. a person who fights as
part of an unofficial army, usually
against an official army or police
guess – v. to form an opinion of
from little or no evidence
guide - v. to lead to; to show the
way; n. one who shows the way
guideline – n. an indication or
outline of policy or conduct;
regulation
guilty - ad. having done something
wrong or in violation of a law;
responsible for a bad action
gun - n. a weapon that shoots
bullets
gymnasium (gym) – n. a large
room used for various indoor sports
(as basketball or boxing)
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - H
Yes
No
792.
793.
794.
795.
796.
797.
798.
799.
800.
801.
802.
803.
804.
805.
806.
807.
808.
809.
810.
811.
812.
813.
814.
815.
Word
habit – n. an action or expression
developed by frequent repetition
hair - n. the fine material that
grows from the skin, especially on
the head
half - n. one of two equal parts
halt - v. to come or cause to come
to a stop; to stop
hamburger – n. ground beef; a
sandwich consisting of a patty of
hamburger in a split typically round
bun
handbook – n. a concise reference
book covering a particular subject;
manual
handful – n. as much or as many as
the hand will grasp
handsome – ad. having a pleasing
and usually impressive or dignified
appearance
hang - v. to place something so the
highest part is supported and the
lower part is not; to kill by hanging
happen - v. to become a fact or
event; to take place
happy - ad. pleased; satisfied;
feeling good; not sad
hard - ad. not easily cut or broken;
solid; difficult to do or understand;
needing much effort or force
hardship – n. something that
causes or entails suffering
harm - v. to injure; to damage; n.
damage; hurt
harmony – n. tuneful sound; more
than one musical part sung or
played at the same time
harvest - v. to gather crops; n. the
crop after it is gathered
hat - n. a head cover
hate - v. to have strong emotions
against; to consider as an enemy;
opposite love
have - v. to possess; to own; to
hold
he - pro. the boy or man who is
being spoken about
head - v. to lead; to command; n.
leader; chief; the top part of
something; the highest position
headache – n. pain in the head
headquarters - n. the center from
which orders are given; the main
offices of a business or organization
heal - v. to return to good health;
to cure; to become well
Yes
No
816.
817.
818.
819.
820.
821.
822.
823.
824.
825.
826.
827.
828.
829.
830.
831.
832.
833.
834.
835.
836.
837.
838.
839.
840.
Word
health - n. the general condition of
the body and mind; the condition of
being free from sickness or disease
healthy – ad. wellness of body,
mind, or spirit
hear - v. to receive sound through
the ears; to receive news about
heat - v. to make hot or warm; n.
great warmth; that which is
produced by burning fuel; energy
from the sun
heavy - ad. having much weight;
not easy to lift; of great amount or
force
helicopter - n. a machine without
wings that can fly up or down or
remain in one place above the
ground
helmet – n. a protective covering
for the head
help - v. to give support; to assist;
to make easier; n. support; aid
hemisphere – n. the northern or
southern half of the earth divided
by the equator or the eastern or
western half divided by a meridian
here - ad. in, to or at this place
heritage – n. property given to an
heir; family history
hero - n. a person honored for
being brave or wise
heroic – ad. marked by courage,
daring, or self-sacrificing
hide - v. to prevent from being seen
or found; to make secret
hierarchy – n. a body of persons in
authority
high - ad. tall; far up; far above the
ground; important; above others
highlight – n. something (as an
event or detail) that is of major
significance or special interest
hijack - v. to seize or take control of
a vehicle by force
hike – n. strenuous walk
hill - n. a small mountain
hire – v. to engage the personal
services of a person for a set sum
of money or trade
historical – ad. having to do with
the past
history - n. the written record or
description of past events; the
study of the past
hit - v. to strike; to touch with force
hobby – n. an activity done for
enjoyment, such as reading, wood
working, painting, knitting
Yes
No
841.
842.
843.
844.
845.
846.
847.
848.
849.
850.
851.
852.
853.
854.
855.
856.
857.
858.
859.
860.
Word
hold - v. to carry or support, usually
in the hands or arms; to keep in
one position; to keep as a prisoner;
to contain; to possess; to occupy;
to organize and be involved in ("The
two sides hold talks this week.")
hole - n. an opening; a torn or
broken place in something
holiday - n. a day when one does
not work; a day on which no work is
done to honor or remember a
person or event
holy - ad. greatly honored in
religion
home - n. the building where a
person lives, especially with family;
the place where one was born or
comes from; the area or country
where one lives
homework – n. an assignment
given to a student to be completed
outside the regular class period
honest - ad. truthful
honor - v. to obey; to show strong,
good feelings for ("to honor one's
parents"); n. an award; an act of
giving special recognition ("He
received many honors for his efforts
to help others.")
hope - v. to expect; to believe there
is a good chance that something
will happen as wanted; to want
something to happen
hopeful – ad. full of hope; inspiring
hope
horrible - ad. causing great fear;
terrible
horse - n. a large animal often used
for racing, riding or farm work
hospital - n. a place where sick or
injured people are given medical
care
hospitality – n. warm welcome,
usually into one’s home
hostage - n. a person captured and
held as a guarantee that a demand
or promise will be honored
hostile - ad. ready to fight; ready
for war
hot - ad. having or feeling great
heat or a high temperature
hotel - n. a building with rooms,
and often food, for travelers
hour - n. a measure of time; sixty
minutes
house - n. a building in which
people live; a country's parliament
or lawmaking group
Yes
No
861.
862.
863.
864.
865.
866.
867.
868.
869.
870.
871.
872.
873.
874.
875.
876.
Word
household – n. those who dwell
under the same roof and compose a
family
housewife – n. a married woman in
charge of a household
how - ad. in what way; to what
amount
however - conj. yet; but
huge - ad. very big; of great size
human - ad. of or about people
humanity – n. human beings as a
group
humble – ad. not proud or
haughty : not arrogant or assertive;
reflecting, expressing, or offered in
a spirit of deference or submission
humor - n. the ability to
understand, enjoy or express what
makes people laugh
humorous – ad. full of or
characterized by wit, humor,
comedy, or amusement
hunger - n. the need for food
hungry – ad. feeling the need to eat
food
hunt - v. to search for animals to
capture or kill them; to seek; to try
to find
hurry - v. to do or go fast
hurt - v. to cause pain, injury or
damage
husband - n. a man who is married
Yes
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - I
Yes
No
877.
878.
879.
880.
881.
882.
883.
884.
885.
886.
887.
888.
889.
890.
891.
892.
893.
894.
895.
896.
897.
898.
Word
I - pro. the person speaking
ice - n. frozen water
ice cream – n. a sweet flavored
frozen food containing cream or
butterfat and usually eggs
idea - n. a thought or picture in the
mind; a belief
ideal – n. a thought or picture in
the mind that is created in its most
perfect form; high standard
identify - v. to recognize someone
or something and to say who or
what they are
identity – n. the distinguishing
character or personality of an
individual
idiom – n. dialect; the language
peculiar to a people or to a district,
community, or class
idol – n. a representation or symbol
of an object of worship; broadly, a
false god; an object of extreme
devotion
if - conj. on condition; provided that
("I will go if you go.")
ignorance – n. the state or fact of
lacking knowledge or understanding
illegal - ad. not legal; in violation of
a law
illustrate – v. to light up; to make
clear
image – n. a reproduction or
imitation of the form of a person or
thing, such as a drawing or statue
imagine - v. to make a picture in
the mind; to form an idea
imagination – n. a creation of the
mind
imitate – v. to copy; to follow as a
pattern, model, or example; to be
or appear like
immediate - ad. without delay; very
near in time or place
immigrant – n. a person who comes
to a country to take up permanent
residence
impact – n. the force of impression
of one thing on another : a
significant or major effect
impatient – ad. restless or short of
temper especially under irritation,
delay, or opposition; intolerant
imperative – ad. having power to
restrain, control, and direct
No
899.
900.
901.
902.
903.
904.
905.
906.
907.
908.
909.
910.
911.
912.
913.
914.
915.
916.
917.
918.
919.
920.
921.
Word
import - v. to bring from another
country; n. something brought from
another country, usually for sale
important - ad. having great
meaning, value or power
impossible – ad. incapable of
existing or taking place; will not
happen
impression – n. a mark left by
stamping or pressing; first meeting
improve - v. to make better; to
become better
improvement – n. something that
enhances value or excellence
in - prep. inside; held by; contained
by; surrounded by; during
incentive – n. something that
motivates a person to action or
decision
incident - n. an event or something
that happens
incite - v. to urge or cause an
action or emotion, usually
something bad or violent
include - v. to have; to make a part
of
inclusive – ad. taking much or
everything within its scope;
comprehensive
incorporate – v. to blend; to work
into something that already exists
so as to create a new “whole”
increase - v. to make more in size
or amount
incredible – ad. hard to believe;
amazing
independence – ad. not subject to
the control of others; not relying on
someone else
independent - ad. not influenced by
or controlled by another or others;
free; separate
indication – n. something that
points out or points to another
factor or entity
indirect – ad. not going straight to
the point
individual - n. one person
industry - n. any business that
produces goods or provides
services; the work and related
activity in factories and offices; all
organizations involved in
manufacturing
infamous – ad. having a reputation
of the worst kind
infect - v. to make sick with
something that causes disease
Yes
No
922.
923.
924.
925.
926.
927.
928.
929.
930.
931.
932.
933.
934.
935.
936.
937.
938.
939.
940.
941.
942.
943.
944.
Word
inferior – ad. of lower degree or
rank; of poor quality
inflation - n. a continuing rise in
prices while the value of money
goes down
influence - v. to have an effect on
someone/something; cause change
inform - v. to tell; to give
knowledge to
information - n. knowledge; facts
inherit – v. to receive from an
ancestor as a right or title at the
time of the ancestor's death
initiate – v. to cause or assist the
beginning of; to introduce
inject - v. to force a fluid into, such
as putting medicine or drugs into
the body through the skin
injure - v. to cause harm or damage
to a person or animal
innocent - ad. not guilty of a crime;
not responsible for a bad action
innovation – n. a new idea, method,
or device
innumerable – ad. too many to be
numbered; countless
insane - ad. mentally sick
insect - n. a very small creature,
usually with many legs and
sometimes with wings
inspect - v. to look at something
carefully; to examine
inspiration – n. a divine influence or
action on a person believed to
qualify him or her to receive and
communicate sacred revelation
instead - ad. in the place of
institution – n. a significant
practice, relationship, or
organization in a society or culture,
such as the institution of marriage,
or an educational institution
instruction – n. the action, practice,
or profession of teaching
instrument - n. a tool or device
designed to do something or to
make something
insult - v. to say something or to do
something that makes another
person angry or dishonored
integrity – n. firm adherence to a
code of especially moral or artistic
values; honesty
intellectual – ad. of or relating to
the power of knowing as
distinguished from the power to feel
and to will : the capacity for
knowledge; rational
Yes
No
945.
946.
947.
948.
949.
950.
951.
952.
953.
954.
955.
956.
957.
958.
959.
960.
Word
intelligence - n. the ability to think
or learn; information gathered by
spying
intelligent - ad. quick to understand
or learn
intense - ad. very strong; extremely
serious
interest - n. what is important to
someone ("He acted to protect his
interests." "She had a great interest
in painting."); a share in owning a
business; money paid for the use of
money borrowed
interfere - v. to get in the way of;
to work against; to take part in the
activities of others, especially when
not asked to do so
intermediate – ad. being or
occurring at the middle place,
stage, or degree or between
extremes
international - ad. of or about more
than one nation or many nations; of
the whole world
internet – n. an electronic
communications network that
connects computer networks and
organizational computer facilities
around the world
interrupt – v. to stop or hinder by
breaking in
intervene - v. to come between; to
come between in order to settle or
solve
interview – n. a meeting at which
information is obtained (as by a
reporter or potential employer)
from a person
introduction – n. something that
leads or brings in, especially for the
first time, such as an introduction
to a book or and introduction to a
new person
invade - v. to enter an area or
country by force with an army for
the purpose of taking over
invent - v. to plan and make
something never made before; to
create a new thing or way of doing
something
invention – n. something that is
made for the first time through the
use of the imagination or of
ingenious thinking and experiment;
something discovered or created
invest - v. to give money to be used
by a business or organization with
the hope of making more money
Yes
No
961.
962.
963.
964.
965.
966.
967.
968.
Word
investigate - v. to study or examine
all information about an event,
situation or charge; to search for
the truth
invite - v. to ask someone to take
part in or join an event,
organization or gathering
invitation – n. a request to be
present or participate, such as an
invitation to a party or special event
involve - v. to take part in; to
become a part of; to include
iron - n. a strong, hard metal used
to make machines and tools
island - n. a land area with water all
around it
issue - n. an important problem or
subject that people are discussing
or arguing about
it - pro. a thing, place, event or
idea that is being spoken about
("The sky is blue, but it also has a
few white clouds.")
T.I.P. Vocabulary List – J
Yes
No
969.
970.
971.
972.
973.
974.
975.
976.
977.
978.
979.
980.
981.
Word
jail - n. a prison for those waiting to
be tried for a crime or for those
serving sentences for crimes that
are not serious
jargon – n. a hybrid language or
dialect simplified in vocabulary and
grammar, and used for
communication between peoples of
different speech
jewel - n. a valuable stone, such as
a diamond or emerald
job - n. the work that one does to
earn money
join - v. to put together or come
together; to become part of or a
member of
joint - ad. shared by two or more
joke - n. something done or said to
cause others to laugh
journal – n. an account of day-today events
juggle – v. to handle or deal with
several things (as obligations) at
one time so as to satisfy often
competing requirements, such as
juggling family and job demands
judge - v. to form an opinion about;
to decide a question, especially a
legal one; n. a public official who
decides problems of law in a court
jump - v. to push down on the feet
and move up quickly into the air
jury - n. a group of people chosen
to decide what is true in a trial
just - ad. only ("Help me for just a
minute."); very shortly before or
after the present ("He just left.");
at the same time ("He left just as I
came in."); what is right or fair
("The law is just, in my opinion.")
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - K
Yes
No
982.
983.
984.
985.
986.
987.
988.
989.
990.
991.
992.
993.
994.
995.
996.
Word
keen – ad. having a fine edge or
point; sharp; intellectually alert:
having or characteristic of a quick
mind
keep - v. to possess; to have for
oneself
keyboard – n. a bank of keys on a
musical instrument (as a piano)
that usually consists of white and
black keys; systematically
arranged keys by which a machine
or device is operated, such as a
computer or typewriter keyboard
kick - v. to hit with the foot
kid – n. a young goat; a young child
kidnap - v. to seize and take away
by force
kill - v. to make dead; to cause to
die
kind - n. sort ("What kind of dog is
that?"); ad. gentle; caring; helpful
kindness – n. a kind deed; affection
kiss - v. to touch with the mouth to
show love or honor
kitchen – n. a place (as a room)
where meals are prepared
knife - n. a tool or weapon used to
cut
knob – n. a small rounded handle,
such as a door knob or the knob of
a cabinet; a rounded, usually
isolated hill or mountain
know - v. to understand something
as correct; to have the facts about;
to recognize someone because you
have met and talked together
before
knowledge - n. that which is known;
learning or understanding
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - L
Yes
No
997.
998.
999.
1000.
1001.
1002.
1003.
1004.
1005.
1006.
1007.
1008.
1009.
1010.
1011.
1012.
1013.
1014.
1015.
1016.
1017.
1018.
Word
labor - n. work; workers as a group
laboratory - n. a room or place
where experiments in science are
done
lack - v. to be without; n. the
condition of needing, wanting or not
having
lake - n. a large area of fresh water
surrounded by land
land - v. to come to the earth from
the air ("Airplanes land at
airports."); n. the part of the earth
not covered by water; the ground
landscape – n. a picture of a view of
natural inland scenery
language - n. words and their use;
what people speak in a country,
nation or group
large - ad. big; being of more than
usual size, amount or number;
opposite small
last - v. to continue ("The talks will
last three days."); ad. after all
others; the only one remaining
("She is the last person in line.")
late - ad. after the correct time;
near the end; opposite early
laugh - v. to make sounds to
express pleasure or happy feelings
laughter – n. a sound that shows
mirth, joy, or scorn with a smile
and chuckle or explosive sound
launch - v. to put into operation; to
begin; to send into the air or space
lavatory – n. a room with
conveniences for washing and
usually with one or more toilets
law - n. all or any rules made by a
government
layoff – n. the act of laying off an
employee or a workforce; to let go
lead - v. to show the way; to
command; to control; to go first
leadership – n. the office or position
of a leader; the act or an instance
of leading
leak - v. to come out of or to
escape through a small opening or
hole (usually a gas or liquid)
learn - v. to get knowledge about;
to come to know a fact or facts
learning – v. to gain knowledge or
understanding of or skill in by
study, instruction, or experience
leave - v. to go away from; to let
something stay where it is
Yes
No
1019.
1020.
1021.
1022.
1023.
1024.
1025.
1026.
1027.
1028.
1029.
1030.
1031.
1032.
1033.
1034.
1035.
1036.
1037.
1038.
1039.
Word
lecture – n. discourse given before
an audience or class especially for
instruction or teaching
left - ad. on the side that is toward
the west when one is facing north;
opposite right
legal - ad. of or in agreement with
the law
legislature - n. a government
lawmaking group
lend - v. to permit someone to use
a thing temporarily; to make a loan
of money
less - ad. smaller in amount; not as
much
lesson – n. a reading or exercise to
be studied by a student, that is part
of a larger course outline;
something learned by study or
experience
let - v. to permit to do or to be; to
make possible
letter - n. a message written on
paper; a communication in writing
sent to another person
level - n. the amount or height that
something reaches or rises to; the
position of something or someone
liberal - ad. one who usually
supports social progress or change
librarian – n. a specialist in the care
or management of a library
lid – n. a movable cover for the
opening of a hollow container, such
as a jar or box
lie - v. to have one's body on the
ground or other surface; to say
something that one knows is not
true
life - n. the time between being
born and dying; opposite death; all
living things
lifetime – n. the duration of the
existence of a living being or a thing
lift - v. to take or bring up to a
higher place or level
light - n. a form of energy that
affects the eyes so that one is able
to see; anything that produces
light; ad. bright; clear; not heavy
lightning - n. light produced by
electricity in the air, usu. in a storm
like - v. to be pleased with; to have
good feelings for someone or
something; ad. in the same way as;
similar to
likewise – ad. in like manner;
similarly so with me
Yes
No
1040.
1041.
1042.
1043.
1044.
1045.
1046.
1047.
1048.
1049.
1050.
1051.
1052.
1053.
1054.
1055.
1056.
1057.
1058.
1059.
1060.
Word
limit - v. to restrict to a number or
amount; n. the greatest amount or
number permitted
limitation – n. something that
binds, restrains, or confines
line - n. a long, thin mark on a
surface; a number of people or
things organized; one after
another; the edge of an area
protected by military forces
linguistic – ad. of or relating to
language
link - v. to connect; to unite one
thing or event with another; n. a
relation between two or more
things, situations or events
liquid - n. a substance that is not a
solid or gas, and can move freely,
like water
list - v. to put in writing a number
of names of people or things; n. a
written series of names or things
listen - v. to try to hear
literacy – n. the quality or state of
being able to read
literature - n. all the poems, stories
and writings of a period of time or
of a country
little - ad. not tall or big; a small
amount
live - v. to have life; to exist; ad.
having life; alive
load - v. to put objects on or into a
vehicle or container; n. that which
is carried
loan - n. money borrowed that
usually must be returned with
interest payments; something
borrowed
local - ad. about or having to do
with one place
locality – n. a particular place or
situation
locate – v. to find the place, site, or
limits of
lodge – v. to provide temporary
quarters; to rent a room to
someone; to bring to an intended
or a fixed position (as by thrusting)
logical – ad. capable of reasoning or
of using reason in an orderly cogent
fashion; analytical
lonely - ad. feeling alone and
wanting friends; visited by few or
no people ("a lonely man")
long - ad. not short; measuring
from beginning to end; measuring
much; for much time
Yes
No
1061.
1062.
1063.
1064.
1065.
1066.
1067.
1068.
1069.
1070.
1071.
1072.
1073.
1074.
1075.
Word
longevity – n. a long duration of a
person’s life
look - v. to turn the eyes toward so
as to see; to search or hunt for; to
seem to be
loosen – v. to release from restraint
lose - v. to have no longer; to not
find; to fail to keep; to be defeated
lotus – n. any of various water lilies
including several represented in
ancient Egyptian and Hindu art and
religious symbolism
loud - ad. having a strong sound;
full of sound or noise
love - v. to like very much; to feel a
strong, kind emotion (sometimes
involving sex); n. a strong, kind
emotion for someone or something;
opposite hate
low - ad. not high or tall; below the
normal height; close to the ground
lower – ad. relatively low in
position, rank, or order
loyal - ad. showing strong
friendship and support for someone
or something
luck - n. something that happens by
chance
lucky – ad. producing or resulting in
good by chance
luggage – n. suitcases for a
traveler's belongings; baggage
lunch – n. a usually light meal
eaten in the middle of the day
lyric – n. the words of a song or
poem
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - M
Yes
No
1076.
1077.
1078.
1079.
1080.
1081.
1082.
1083.
1084.
1085.
1086.
1087.
1088.
1089.
1090.
1091.
1092.
1093.
1094.
1095.
Word
machine - n. a device with moving
parts used to do work
machinery – n. the working parts of
a machine
magazine - n. a publication of news,
stories, pictures or other
information
magnificent – ad. impressive to the
mind or spirit : exceptionally fine
mail - n. letters, papers and other
things sent through an official
system, such as a post office
main - ad. the most important or
largest
maintain – v. to keep in an existing
condition
major - ad. great in size,
importance or amount
majority - n. the greater number;
more than half
make - v. to produce; to create; to
build; to do something or to carry
out an action; to cause to be or to
become
male - n. a man or boy; the sex
that is the father of children; ad. of
or about men
man - n. an adult male human
management – n. the conducting or
supervising of something (as a
business); the group of people who
direct an project or business
manufacture - v. to make goods in
large amounts
many - ad. a large number or
amount of
map - n. a picture of the earth's
surface or a part of it
march - v. to walk in a group like
soldiers; to walk together in a large
group to protest about something
mark - v. to make a sign or cut on
something
market - n. a place or area where
goods are sold, bought or traded;
an economic system in which the
prices of things are decided by how
many there are and how much
money people are willing to pay for
them
marriage – n. the state of being
united to a person of the opposite
sex as husband or wife in a
consensual and contractual
relationship recognized by law; to
join together
Yes
No
1096.
1097.
1098.
1099.
1100.
1101.
1102.
1103.
1104.
1105.
1106.
1107.
1108.
1109.
1110.
1111.
1112.
1113.
Word
marry - v. to join a man and
woman together as husband and
wife; to become husband and wife
(usually in a religious or civil
ceremony)
marvel – n. something that causes
wonder or astonishment
masculine – ad. having qualities
usually associated with a man
mass - n. an amount of matter
having no special form and usually
of a large size
massacre – n. the act or an
instance of killing a number of
usually helpless or unresisting
human beings under circumstances
of atrocity or cruelty
masterpiece – n. a work done with
extraordinary skill; especially : a
supreme intellectual or artistic
achievement
mate - v. to bring together a male
and a female to create another
creature
material - n. the substance,
substances or matter of which
something is made or from which
something can be made, such as
wood, cloth or stone; anything that
can be made into something else
mathematics - n. the science
dealing with amounts, sizes and
shapes, as explained by numbers
and signs
matter - n. anything that can be
seen or felt; what things are made
of
mature – ad. of or relating to a
condition of full development
maximum – n. the greatest amount
or value attainable or attained; the
period of highest, greatest, or
utmost development
may - v. a word used with an action
word to mean permit or possible
("May I go?" "They may leave
tomorrow.")
mayor - n. the chief official of a city
or town government
meal - n. food eaten to satisfy
hunger, such as dinner
mean - v. to want to; to give the
idea of; to have the idea of
meaning – v. to have in the mind as
a purpose
measure - v. to learn the amount,
size or distance of something; n. an
action taken; a legislative proposal
Yes
No
1114.
1115.
1116.
1117.
1118.
1119.
1120.
1121.
1122.
1123.
1124.
1125.
1126.
1127.
1128.
1129.
1130.
1131.
1132.
1133.
1134.
1135.
Word
measurement – n. dimension; the
size or weight of an object, space,
person, etc.
meat - n. the part of a dead animal
used for food
media - n. all public information
organizations, including
newspapers, television and radio
medicine - n. a substance or drug
used to treat disease or pain; the
science or study of treating and
curing disease or improving health
meditation – n. a discourse
intended to express its author's
reflections or to guide others in
contemplation
meet - v. to come together with
someone or something at the same
time and place
melancholy – n. a pensive mood;
depressed; low in spirit
melody – n. a sweet or agreeable
succession or arrangement of
sounds; a song’s primary tune
melt - v. to make a solid into a
liquid by heating it
member - n. one of a group
membership – n. belonging to an
organization, such as a club or
professional association
memorial - n. something done or
made to honor the memory of a
person or event
memory - n. a picture in the mind
of past events; the ability to
remember; a thing remembered
memorize – v. to commit to
memory; learn by heart
mental - ad. about or having to do
with the mind
mentality – n. mode or way of
thought; outlook
mercy - n. kindness toward those
who should be punished; the power
to be kind or to pardon
message - n. written or spoken
news or information; a note from a
person to another person or group
metal - n. a hard substance such as
iron, steel or gold
method - n. the way something is
done
microscope - n. a device used to
make very small things look larger
so they can be studied
middle - n. the center; a place or
time of equal distance from both
sides or ends; ad. in the center
Yes
No
1136.
1137.
1138.
1139.
1140.
1141.
1142.
1143.
1144.
1145.
1146.
1147.
1148.
1149.
1150.
1151.
1152.
1153.
1154.
1155.
1156.
Word
migrant – n. a person who moves
regularly in order to find work
especially in harvesting crops
mileage – n. the total miles traveled
militant - n. someone active in
trying to cause political change,
often by the use of force or violence
military - n. the armed forces of a
nation or group; ad. of or about the
armed forces
milk - n. the white liquid produced
by female animals to feed their
young
millionaire – n. a person whose
wealth is estimated at a million
dollars or more
mind - n. the thinking, feeling part
of a person
mine - v. to dig useful or valuable
substances out of the earth; n. a
place in the earth where such
substances are found; a bomb
placed under the ground or under
water
so it cannot be seen
mineral - n. a substance found in
nature that is not an animal or a
plant, such as coal or salt
minister - n. a member of a
cabinet; a high government official
("prime minister," "foreign
minister")
minor - ad. small in size; of little
importance
minority - n. the smaller number;
opposite majority
minute - n. a measure of time; one
of the sixty equal parts of an hour;
sixty seconds
miracle – n. an extraordinary event
manifesting divine intervention in
human affairs; an extremely
outstanding or unusual event,
thing, or accomplishment
miss - v. to fail to hit, reach, meet
missile - n. any weapon that can be
thrown or fired through the air and
explodes when it reaches its target
missing - ad. lost; not found
mistake - n. a wrong action or
decision; an action done without the
knowledge that it was wrong
mix - v. to put different things
together to make one thing
mob - n. a large group of wild or
angry people
mobile – ad. able to move or be
moved
Yes
No
1157.
1158.
1159.
1160.
1161.
1162.
1163.
1164.
1165.
1166.
1167.
1168.
1169.
1170.
1171.
1172.
1173.
1174.
1175.
1176.
1177.
1178.
1179.
Word
model - n. an example; something,
usually small, made to show how
something will look or work
moderate - ad. not extreme
modern - ad. of the present or very
recent time; the most improved
moment – n. a small portion or
point of time; a comparatively brief
period of time
money - n. pieces of metal or paper
used to pay for things
monologue – n. a dramatic sketch
performed by one actor
month - n. one of the twelve
periods of time into which a year is
divided
moon - n. the bright object often
seen in the night sky that orbits the
earth about every twenty-nine days
moral - ad. concerning what is right
or wrong in someone's actions
morale – n. the mental and
emotional condition (as of
enthusiasm, confidence, or loyalty)
of an individual or group with
regard to the function or tasks at
hand; a sense of common purpose
with respect to a group
more - ad. greater in size or
amount
morning - n. the early part of the
day, from sunrise until noon
most - ad. greatest in size or
amount
motel – n. an establishment which
provides lodging and parking, and
in which the rooms are usually
accessible from an outdoor parking
area
mother - n. the female parent; a
woman who has a child or children
motion - n. a movement; a
continuing change of position or
place
motto – n. a short expression of a
guiding principle
mountain - n. a part of the earth's
surface that rises high above the
area around it
mourn - v. to express or feel
sadness
move - v. to change position; to put
or keep in motion; to go
movement - n. the act of moving or
a way of moving; a series of acts or
efforts to reach a goal
movie - n. a motion picture; a film
much - ad. great in amount
Yes
No
1180.
1181.
1182.
1183.
1184.
1185.
1186.
1187.
1188.
Word
mug – n. a cylindrical drinking cup
multiple – ad. consisting of,
including, or involving more than
one; many
murder - v. to kill another person
illegally; n. the crime of killing
another person
music - n. the making of sounds by
singing or using a musical
instrument
musician – n. a composer,
conductor, or performer of music
must - v. a word used with an
action word to mean necessary
("You must go to school.")
mutter – v. to utter sounds or
words indistinctly or with a low
voice and with the lips partly
closed; to murmur complainingly or
angrily
mystery - n. something that is not
or cannot be explained or
understood; a secret
myth – n. a popular belief or
tradition that has grown up around
something or someone
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - N
Yes
No
1189.
1190.
1191.
1192.
1193.
1194.
1195.
1196.
1197.
1198.
1199.
1200.
1201.
1202.
1203.
1204.
1205.
1206.
1207.
1208.
1209.
Word
name - v. to appoint; to nominate;
to give a name to; n. a word by
which a person, animal or thing is
known or called
narrative – n. something that is
described, such as a story
narrow - ad. limited in size or
amount; not wide; having a short
distance from one side to the other
nation - n. a country, together with
its social and political systems
nationality – n. a people having a
common origin, tradition, and
language and capable of forming or
actually constituting a nation-state
native - n. someone who was born
in a place, not one who moved
there
natural - ad. of or about nature;
normal; common to its kind
nature - n. all the plants, animals
and other things on earth not
created by humans; events or
processes not caused by humans
navy - n. the part of a country's
military force trained to fight at sea
near - ad. not far; close to
necessary - ad. needed to get a
result or effect; required
necessity – n. an urgent need or
desire
need - v. to require; to want; to be
necessary to have or to do
negative – ad. lacking positive
qualities; disagreeable; marked by
features of hostility, withdrawal, or
pessimism that hinder or oppose
constructive treatment or
development
neglect – v. to give little attention
or respect to; to leave undone or
unattended to, especially through
carelessness
negotiate - v. to talk about a
problem or situation to find a
common solution
neither - ad. not one or the other of
two
nephew – n. a son of one's brother
or sister or of one's brother-in-law
or sister-in-law
network – n. an interconnected or
interrelated chain, group, or system
intended to work together
neutral - ad. not supporting one
side or the other in a dispute
never - ad. at no time; not ever
Yes
No
1210.
1211.
1212.
1213.
1214.
1215.
1216.
1217.
1218.
1219.
1220.
1221.
1222.
1223.
1224.
1225.
1226.
1227.
1228.
1229.
Word
new - ad. not existing before; not
known before; recently made, built,
bought or grown; another; different
news - n. information about any
recent events, especially as
reported by the media
next - ad. coming immediately
after; nearest
nice - ad. pleasing; good; kind
nickname – n. a descriptive name
given instead of or in addition to
the one belonging to a person,
place, or thing; a familiar form of a
proper name (as of a person or a
city)
niece – n. a daughter of one's
brother, sister, brother-in-law, or
sister-in-law
night - n. the time between when
the sun goes down and when it
rises, when there is little or no light
no - ad. used to reject or to refuse;
not any; not at all
noise - n. sound, especially when
loud
nominate - v. to name someone as
a candidate for an election; to
propose a person for an office or
position
noon - n. the middle of the day;
twelve o'clock in the daytime
normal - n. the usual condition,
amount or form; ad. usual; what is
expected
north - n. the direction to the left of
a person facing the rising sun
nostalgic – n. the state of being
homesick; a wistful or excessive
yearning for return to or of some
past period or condition
not - ad. a word showing that
something is denied or untrue ("She
is not going.")
note - v. to talk about something
already known; n. a word or words
written to help a person remember;
a short letter
notebook – n. a paper booklet for
writing handwritten notes
nothing - n. not anything; no thing
noun – n. any member of a class of
words that typically can serve as
the subject of a verb (action word),
can be singular or plural, can be
replaced with a pronoun, and refer
to an entity, quality, state, action,
or concept, such as a person, place,
or thing
now - ad. at this time; immediately
Yes
No
Word
nowhere - ad. not in, to or at any
1230.
place
nuclear - ad. of or about the energy
produced by splitting atoms or
1231. bringing them together; of or about
weapons that explode by using
energy from atoms
number - n. a word or sign used to
1232.
show the order or amount of things
numerous – ad. consisting of great
1233. numbers of units or individuals;
many
nurture – v. to supply with
1234. nourishment; to further the
development of
nutrient – ad. furnishing
1235.
nourishment
nutrition – n. the act or process of
1236.
nourishing or being nourished
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - O
Yes
No
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1246.
1247.
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Word
obey - v. to act as one is ordered to
act
object - v. to show that one does
not like or approve; to protest; n.
something not alive that can be
seen or touched
objective – ad. expressing or
dealing with facts or conditions as
perceived without distortion by
personal feelings, prejudices, or
interpretations; fair
observe - v. to watch; to look at
carefully; to celebrate or honor
something ("They
will observe the anniversary of the
day she was born.")
observation – n. the act of watching
carefully with attention to details or
behavior for the purpose of arriving
at a judgment
obstacle – n. something that
impedes progress or achievement
occasion – n. a time at which
something happens; a special event
or celebration
occupation – n. an activity in which
one engages; the principle business
of one’s life
occupy - v. to take and hold or to
control by force
ocean - n. the area of salt water
that covers almost seventy-five
percent of the earth's surface; any
of the five main divisions of this
water
of - prep. made from; belonging to;
about; connected to; included
among
off - ad. away; at a distance;
condition when something is no
longer operating or continuing; not
on; not connected
offensive - n. a military campaign of
attack; ad. having to do with
attacking
offer - v. to present or propose; n.
the act of presenting or proposing;
that which is presented or proposed
office - n. a room or building where
business or work is done; a public
position to which one is elected or
appointed
officer - n. a person in the military
who commands others; any person
who is a member of a police force;
someone with superior rank
Yes
No
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1254.
1255.
1256.
1257.
1258.
1259.
1260.
1261.
1262.
1263.
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Word
official - n. a person with power in
an organization; a representative of
an organization or government; ad.
of or about an office; approved by
the government or someone in
power
often - ad. many times
oil - n. a thick liquid that does not
mix with water and that burns
easily; a black liquid taken from the
ground and used as fuel
old - ad. not young or new; having
lived or existed for many years
on - prep. above and held up by;
touching the upper surface of ("The
book is on the table."); supported
by ("He is on his feet."); about
("The report on the meeting is
ready."); at the time of ("He left on
Wednesday.")
once - ad. one time only
only - ad. being the single one or
ones; no more than ("We have only
two dollars.")
open - v. to start ("They opened
talks."); ad. not closed; not secret
opera – n. a drama set to music
and made up of vocal pieces with
orchestral accompaniment and
orchestral overtures and interludes
operate - v. to do work or a job; to
cut into the body for medical
reasons
opinion - n. a belief based on one's
own ideas and thinking
opportunity – n. a good chance for
advancement or progress
oppose - v. to be against; to fight
against
opposite - ad. different as possible;
completely different from; exactly
the other way ("North is the
opposite direction from south.")
oppress - v. to make others suffer;
to control by the use of unjust and
cruel force or power
optimistic – ad. an inclination to put
the most favorable view upon
actions and events or to anticipate
the best possible outcome
or - conj. giving another of two
choices; the last of several choices
orbit - v. to travel in space around a
planet or other object; n. the path
or way an object travels in space
around another object or planet
orchard – n. a planting of fruit
trees, nut trees, or sugar maples
Yes
No
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1273.
1274.
1275.
1276.
1277.
1278.
1279.
1280.
1281.
1282.
1283.
1284.
1285.
1286.
1287.
1288.
1289.
1290.
Word
order - v. to give a command; to
tell someone what to do; n. a
command; the correct or normal
way things are organized; a
peaceful situation in which people
obey laws
orderly – ad. arranged or disposed
in some order or pattern; well
organized
organic – ad. of, relating to, or
derived from living organisms; of,
relating to, yielding, or involving the
use of food produced with the use
of feed or fertilizer of plant or
animal origin without use of
chemically formulated fertilizers,
growth stimulants, antibiotics, or
pesticides
organize - v. to put in order; to put
together into a system
orientation - n. a meeting or
training experience held for the
purpose of acquainting a person or
group with the existing situation or
environment
other - ad. different; of another
kind; the remaining one or ones of
two or more ("That man is short;
the other is tall.")
ounce – n. a unit of weight equal to
1/12 troy pound; a small amount
our - ad. of or belonging to us
oust - v. to force to leave; to
remove by force
out - ad. away from the inside;
opposite of in
outdoor – ad. not enclosed; having
no roof
outline – n. a line that marks the
outer limits of an object or figure
over - conj. above; covering;
across, in or on every part of ("all
over the world")
overcome – v. to get the better of;
conquer; win
overdue – ad. unpaid when due;
delayed beyond an appointed time
overnight – ad. during the night;
very quickly or suddenly
overseas – ad. beyond or across the
sea
overthrow - v. to remove from
power; to defeat or end by force
overwhelm – v. to cover over
completely; to overcome by
superior force or numbers; to
overpower in thought, feeling, or
action
Yes
No
Word
owe - v. to pay or have to repay
1291. (usually money) in return for
something received
own - v. to have or possess for
1292.
oneself
ownership – n. the state, relation,
1293. or fact of having or holding as
property; to possess
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - P
Yes
No
1294.
1295.
1296.
1297.
1298.
1299.
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1304.
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1306.
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Word
package – n. the act or process of
packing; a small or moderate-sized
pack; parcel
pain - n. a hurt or suffering
somewhere in the body
painful – ad. feeling or giving pain
paint - v. to cover with a liquid
color; to make a picture with liquid
colors; n. a colored liquid used to
cover or protect a surface
painter – n. someone who paints;
an artist who uses paint to create
pictures
pan - n. a metal container used for
cooking
panda – n. a long-tailed, planteating mammal (Ailurus fulgens)
that is related to and resembles the
American raccoon, has long rusty or
chestnut fur, and is found from the
Himalayas to China
panel – n. a group of persons
selected for some service; a thin
usually rectangular board set in a
frame (as in a door)
panorama – n. an unobstructed or
complete view of an area in every
direction
paper - n. a thin, flat material made
from plants or cloth often used for
writing
parachute - n. a device that permits
a person or thing to fall slowly from
an airplane or helicopter to the
ground
parade - n. a group of people and
vehicles moving together to
celebrate a special event or
anniversary
paradise – n. a place or state of
bliss, felicity, or delight
paragraph – n. subdivision of a
written composition that consists of
one or more sentences, deals with
one point or gives the words of one
speaker, and begins on a new
usually indented line
pardon - v. to forgive for a crime
and release from punishment
parent - n. a father or mother
parliament - n. a government
lawmaking group
part - n. something less than the
whole; not all of something
participant – n. one who has a part
or share in something
Yes
No
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Word
partnership – n. two persons
associated with one another
especially in an action;
party - n. a group of people working
together for a political purpose; a
group of people or friends gathered
together for enjoyment
pass - v. to go by or move around
something; to move along; to cause
or permit to go
passenger - n. a person traveling by
airplane, train, boat or car who is
not the pilot or driver
passion – n. an intense, driving, or
overmastering feeling or conviction
passport - n. a document permitting
a person to travel to another
country
past - n. the time gone by; the time
before; ad. recent; immediately
before; former
pastime – n. something that
amuses and serves to make time
pass agreeably
path - n. a narrow way for walking;
a way along which something
moves
patient - n. a person being treated
by a doctor for a health problem;
ad. not hasty or impetuous; bearing
pains or trials calmly or without
complaint; manifesting forbearance
under provocation or strain
patience – n. the ability to be
patient in a pressing situation; calm
patriotic – ad. inspired by love for
or devotion to one's country
pay - v. to give money for work
done or for something bought
peace - n. the condition of freedom
from war, fighting or noise; rest;
quiet
peaceful – ad. untroubled by
conflict, agitation, or commotion
peak – n. a sharp or pointed end;
the top of a hill or mountain ending
in a point; a prominent mountain
us. having a well-defined summit
pedestrian – n. a person going on
foot; walker
people - n. any group of persons;
all the persons of a group, race,
religion or nation
penalty – n. disadvantage, loss,
hardship, or suffering in person,
rights, or property that results from
a legal or judicial decision a
punishment for committing a crime
Yes
No
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1334.
1335.
1336.
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1338.
1339.
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Word
pension – n. fixed sum paid
regularly to a person; wage;
income paid under given conditions
to a person following retirement
from service or to surviving
dependents
perceive – v. to become aware of
through the senses; to observe
percent - n. a part of every hundred
(ten is ten percent of one hundred.
perfect - ad. complete or correct in
every way; completely right or
good; without mistakes
perfection – n. being entirely
without fault or defect
perform - v. to speak, dance or sing
in front of others
performance – n. the execution of
an action; something accomplished;
the action of representing a
character in a play; a public
presentation or exhibition
period - n. an amount of time within
events, restrictions or conditions
permanent - ad. never changing;
lasting for a very long time or for all
time
permission – n. formal consent
permit - v. to let; to make possible
person - n. a man, woman or child
personality – n. characteristics that
distinguishes an individual or a
nation or group; especially, the
totality of an individual's behavioral
and emotional characteristics
personnel – n. a group of people
usually employed (as in a factory,
office, or organization)
perspective – n. the capacity to
view things in their true relations or
relative importance; one’s point of
view
pessimistic – ad. an inclination to
emphasize adverse aspects,
conditions, and possibilities or to
expect the worst possible outcome
phone – n. short for telephone; an
instrument for reproducing sounds
at a distance
photograph – n. a picture or
likeness obtained by using a camera
physical - ad. of the body
physics - n. the study of motion,
matter and energy
piano – n. a musical instrument
having steel wire strings that sound
when struck by felt-covered
hammers operated from a keyboard
Yes
No
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1354.
1355.
1356.
1357.
1358.
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1360.
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1369.
1370.
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Word
picnic – n. an outing with food
usually provided by members of the
group and eaten outdoors
picture - n. something that shows
what another thing looks like; an
idea or representation of something
as seen by the eye; a painting;
what is made with a camera
picturesque – ad. suggesting a
painted scene; charming or quaint
in appearance
piece - n. a part of something larger
pig - n. a farm animal used for its
meat
pillow – n. a support for the head of
a reclining person; especially, one
consisting of a cloth bag filled with
feathers, down, sponge rubber, or
plastic fiber
pilot - n. one who guides or flies an
airplane or helicopter
pipe - n. a long, round piece of
material used to move liquid or gas
place - v. to put something
somewhere; n. an area or a part of
an area; space where a person or
thing is; any room, building, town
or country
plan - v. to organize or develop an
idea or method of acting or doing
something ("They plan to have a
party."); n. an organized or
developed idea or method ("The
plan will not work.")
plane – n. short for airplane;
aircraft
planet - n. a large object in space
that orbits the sun ("Earth is a
planet.")
plant - v. to put into the ground to
grow; n. a living growth from the
ground which gets its food from air,
water and earth
plastic - n. a material made from
chemicals that can be formed and
made into things
play - v. to have fun; to not work;
to take part in a sport; to make
music on an instrument; n. a story
acted in a theater
pleasant – ad. having or
characterized by pleasing manners,
behavior, or appearance
please - v. to make one happy; to
give enjoyment
pleasure – n. source of delight, joy
plentiful – ad. more than sufficient
without being excessive; abundant
Yes
No
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1374.
1375.
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1378.
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Word
plenty - n. all that is needed; a
large enough amount
plot - v. to make secret plans; n. a
secret plan to do something wrong
or illegal
poem - n. words and their sounds
organized in a special way to
express emotions
poetry – n. metrical writing; the
productions of a poet; verse
point - v. to aim one's finger
toward; to aim; n. the sharp end of
something
poison - n. a substance that can
destroy life or damage health
police - n. a government agency
responsible for guarding the public,
keeping order, and making sure
people obey the law; members of
that agency
policy - n. an established set of
plans or goals used to develop and
make decisions in politics,
economics or business
politics - n. the activities of
government and of those who are in
public office
pollute - v. to release dangerous or
unpleasant substances into the air,
soil or water
ponder – v. to think about or reflect
on;
to think or consider especially
quietly, soberly, and deeply
poor - n. people with little or no
money; ad. lacking money or
goods; of bad quality
popular - ad. liked by many people;
generally approved by the public
population - n. all the people in a
place, city or country
port - n. a city where ships load or
unload goods; a place on a coast
where ships can be safe from a
storm
position - n. a place; the way of
holding the body; the way a thing is
set or placed; a job (or level of a
job) in an organization
positive – ad. marked by or
indicating acceptance, approval, or
affirmation
possess - v. to have; to own; to
control or be controlled by
possible - ad. able to be done; can
happen or is expected to happen
postpone - v. to delay action until a
later time
Yes
No
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1393.
1394.
1395.
1396.
1397.
1398.
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1400.
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1402.
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Word
potential – ad. existing in
possibility; capable of development
into actuality
pour - v. to flow; to cause to flow
poverty – n. the state of one who
lacks a usual or socially acceptable
amount of money or material
possessions
power - n. the ability to control or
direct others; control; strength;
ruling force; force or energy used to
do work ("Water power turns the
wheel.")
powerful – ad. having great power,
prestige, or influence
practice – v. to perform or work at
something repeatedly so as to
become proficient
praise - v. to say good things
about; to approve
pray - v. to make a request to a
god or spirit; to praise a god or
spirit
preceding – v. to be earlier than
preference – n. the act of choosing
what one likes better or best
pregnant - ad. carrying a child
within the body before it is born;
expecting to give birth to a baby
premature – ad. happening,
arriving, existing, or performed
before the proper, usual, or
intended time; early
present - v. to offer for
consideration ("We will present our
idea to the committee."); n. a gift
("I gave them a present for their
anniversary."); now ("The present
time is a good time."); ad. to be at
a place ("I was present at school
yesterday.")
presentation – n. to introduce
socially; to bring (as a play or
report) before the public
president - n. the chief official of a
country that is a republic; the
leader of an organization, club, or
group
press - v. to urge strongly; n.
newspapers, magazines and other
publications
pressure - n. the force produced
when something is pushed down or
against something else
prevent - v. to keep or stop from
going or happening
previous – ad. going before in time
or order
Yes
No
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1412.
1413.
1414.
1415.
1416.
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1418.
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Word
price - n. the amount of money for
which anything is bought, sold or
offered for sale
primary – ad. first in order of time
or development; of first rank,
importance, or value
priority – n. given attention before
competing alternatives
prison - n. a place where a person
is kept as punishment for a crime
private - ad. of or about a person or
group that is secret; opposite public
prize - n. something offered or won
in a competition; something of
value that one must work hard for
probably - ad. a good chance of
taking place; a little more than
possible
problem - n. a difficult question or
situation with an unknown or
unclear answer
procedure – n. series of steps
followed in a regular definite order
process - n. an operation or series
of changes leading to a result
produce - v. to make; to create; to
cause something to be; to
manufacture
productive – ad. yielding results,
benefits, or profits
profession - n. a job that requires
special training
professional – ad. of or relating to a
given career or calling; exhibiting a
courteous, conscientious, and
generally businesslike manner in
the workplace
professor - n. a teacher at a
college or university
profit - n. money gained from a
business activity after paying all
costs of that activity
program - n. a plan of action; the
different events or parts of a
meeting or show
progress - n. movement forward or
toward improvement or a goal
project - n. a planned effort to do
something
promise – n. a declaration that one
will do or refrain from doing
something specified; vow
prompt – v. to assist (one acting or
reciting) by suggesting or saying
the next words of something
forgotten or imperfectly learned;
being ready and quick to act as
occasion demands
Yes
No
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1434.
1435.
1436.
1437.
1438.
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Word
pronunciation – n. the act or
manner of to employing the organs
of speech to produce words;
especially, to say correctly
propaganda - n. ideas or
information used to influence
opinions
property - n. anything owned by
someone such as land, buildings or
goods
propose - v. to present or offer for
consideration
prosperity – n. the condition of
being successful or thriving;
especially, economic well-being
protect - v. to guard; to defend; to
prevent from being harmed or
damaged
protein – n. the total nitrogenous
material in plant or animal
substances
protest - v. to speak against; to
object
prove - v. to show to be true
provide - v. to give something
needed or wanted
psychological – ad. of or related to
the science of mind and behavior
public - ad. of or about all the
people in a community or country;
opposite private
publication - n. something that is
published such as a book,
newspaper or magazine
publicity – n. an act or device
designed to attract public interest;
advertising
publish - v. to make public
something that is written; to
include something in a book,
newspaper or magazine
pull - v. to use force to move
something toward the person or
thing using the force; opposite push
pump - v. to force a gas or liquid
up, into or through
punctual – ad. being on time
punish - v. to cause pain, suffering
or loss for doing something bad or
illegal
purchase - v. to buy with money or
with something of equal value; n.
that which is bought
pure - ad. free from anything that is
different or that reduces value;
clean
purpose - n. the reason or desired
effect for doing something; goal
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No
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1456.
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Word
pursue – v. to follow in order to
overtake, capture, kill, or defeat; to
follow up or proceed with
push - v. to use force to move
something away from the person or
thing using the force; opposite pull
put - v. to place; to set in position
puzzle – n. a question, problem, or
contrivance designed for testing
ingenuity; v. to offer or represent to
(as a person) a problem difficult to
solve or a situation difficult to
resolve : challenge mentally
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - Q
Yes
No
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1461.
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1463.
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Word
qualification – n. a condition, skill or
standard that must be complied
with (as for the attainment of a
privilege or work position)
quality - n. that which something is
known to have or be ("An important
quality of steel is its strength.");
amount of value or excellence
("Their goods are of the highest
quality.")
quantity – n. total amount or
number
quart – n. a vessel or measure
having a capacity of one quart
question - v. to ask; to express
wonder or disbelief; n. a sentence
or word used in asking for
information; a problem; an issue to
be discussed
quick - ad. fast
quiet - ad. with little or no noise;
having little or no movement; calm
quiz – n. a short oral or written test
quotation – n. the act of speaking
or writing (a passage) from another
usually with credit acknowledgment
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - R
Yes
No
1467.
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1469.
1470.
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Word
race - v. to run; to take part in a
competition to decide who or what
can move fastest; to take part in a
campaign for political office; n. one
of the major groups that humans
can be divided into because of a
common physical similarity, such as
skin color
racial – ad. of, relating to, or based
on a race; existing or occurring
between races
radar - n. a device that uses radio
signals to learn the position or
speed of objects that may be too
far away to be seen
radiation - n. waves of energy from
something that produces heat or
light; energy from a nuclear
substance, which can be dangerous
radio - n. the system of sending
and receiving signals or sounds
through the air without wires
raid - v. to make a sudden attack;
n. a sudden attack carried out as an
act of war, or for the purpose of
seizing or stealing something
rail – n. a bar extending from one
post or support to another and
serving as a guard or barrier; fence
railroad - n. a road for trains; a
company that operates such a road
and its stations and equipment
rain - n. water falling from the sky
rainbow – n. a multicolored arc or
circle that exhibits in concentric
bands the colors of the spectrum
and that is formed opposite the sun
by the refraction and reflection of
the sun's rays in raindrops , spray,
or mist
raise - v. to lift up; to move to a
higher position; to cause to grow;
to increase
random – n. without definite aim,
direction, rule, or method
rapid – ad. marked by a fast rate of
motion, activity, succession, or
occurrence
rare - ad. not common; not usual;
not often
rate - n. speed; a measure of how
quickly or how often something
happens; the price of any thing or
service that is bought or sold
rather – ad. with better reason;
preferably
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rational – ad. having reason or
understanding; relating to, based
on, or agreeable to reason;
reasonable
raw – ad. not cooked
reach - v. to put a hand toward; to
arrive at; to come to
react - v. to act as a result of or in
answer to
read - v. to look at and understand
the meaning of written words or
numbers
reader – n. one that reads
ready - ad. prepared; completed;
organized; willing
real - ad. true; truly existing; not
false
realistic - ad. in agreement with the
way things are
reason - n. the cause for a belief or
act; purpose; something that
explains
reasonable - ad. ready to listen to
reasons or ideas; not extreme;
ready or willing to compromise
rebel - v. to act against a
government or power, often with
force; to refuse to obey; n. one who
opposes or fights against the
government of his or her country
receipt – n. a writing acknowledging
that a person received goods,
money, or services
receive - v. to get or accept
something given, offered or sent
recent - ad. a short time ago
receptive – ad. open and responsive
to ideas, impressions, or
suggestions
recession - n. a temporary
reduction in economic activity,
when industries produce less and
many workers lose their jobs
recipe – n. a set of instructions for
making something from various
ingredients
recipient – n. one that receives
reciprocal – ad. shared, felt, or
shown by both sides
recite – v. to repeat from memory
or read aloud publicly
recognize - v. to know or remember
something or someone that was
known, known about or seen
before; to accept another nation as
independent and establish
diplomatic ties with its government
recommend – v. to suggest; advise
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No
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reconcile – v. settle; resolve; to
restore to friendship or harmony
record - v. to write something in
order to have it for future use; to
put sound or pictures in a form that
can be kept and heard or seen
again; n. a writing that shows proof
or facts about something
recover - v. to get again something
that was lost, stolen or taken away
("The police recovered the stolen
money."); to return to normal
health or normal conditions
recreation – n. means of
refreshment or diversion; hobby;
athletic activity
rectangle – n. a parallelogram all of
whose angles are right angles; one
with sides of unequal length
red - ad. having the color like that
of blood
reduce - v. to make less or smaller
in number, size or amount; to cut
reference – n. a person to whom
inquiries as to character or ability
can be made; a source of
information (as a book or passage)
to which a reader is referred; a
resource (as a dictionary or
encyclopedia) containing useful
facts or information
reform - v. to make better by
changing; to improve; n. a change
to a better condition
refreshment – n. something (as
food or drink) that refreshes
refrigerator/fridge – n. a room or
appliance for keeping food or other
items cool
refugee - n. a person who has been
forced to flee because of unjust
treatment, danger or war
refund – v. to return (money) in
restitution, repayment, or balancing
of accounts
refuse - v. to reject; to not accept,
give or do something
regardless – ad. despite everything
register – n. a written record
containing regular entries of items
or details; a book or system of
public records
regret - n. a feeling of sadness or
sorrow about something that is
done or that happens
rehearsal – n. a private
performance or practice session
preparatory to a public appearance
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reject - v. to refuse to accept, use
or believe
relations - n. understandings or ties
between nations; members of the
same family; people connected by
marriage or family ties
relationship – n. kinship; a state of
affairs existing between those
having relations or dealings
relax – v. to make less tense or
rigid
relay – n. a number of persons who
relieve others in some work; a race
between teams in which each team
member successively covers a
specified portion of the course
release - v. to free; to permit to go;
to permit to be known or made
public
religion - n. a belief in, or the
honoring of, a god or gods
reluctant – ad. feeling or showing
aversion, hesitation, or
unwillingness
remain - v. to stay in a place after
others leave; to stay the same
remains - n. a dead body
remarkable – ad. worthy of being or
likely to be noticed especially as
being uncommon or extraordinary
remember - v. to think about the
past; opposite forget
remove - v. to take away or take
off; to put an end to; to take out of
a position or office
rent – n. a sum paid at fixed
intervals by a tenant to the landlord
repair - n. work done to fix an item
repeat - v. to say or do again
repertoire – n. a list or supply of
dramas, operas, pieces, or parts
that a company or person is
prepared to perform
replace – v. to take the place of as
a substitute or successor; to put
something new in the place of
report - v. to tell about; to give the
results of a study or investigation;
n. the story about an event; the
results of a study or investigation; a
statement in which the facts may
not be confirmed
reporter – n. one employed by a
newspaper, magazine, or television
company to gather and report news
represent - v. to act in the place of
someone else; to substitute for; to
serve as an example
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repress - v. to control or to restrict
freedoms by force
reputation – n. overall quality or
character as seen or judged by
people in general
request - v. to ask for; n. the act of
asking for
require - v. to need or demand as
necessary
rescue - v. to free from danger or
evil
research - n. a careful study to
discover correct information
reservation – n. an arrangement to
have something (as a hotel room)
held for one's use
resign - v. to leave a position, job
resident – ad. living in a place for
some length of time
resist - v. to oppose; to fight to
prevent
resolution - n. an official statement
of agreement by a group of people,
usually reached by voting
resolve – v. to clear up; to deal with
successfully; to find an answer to
resort – n. place providing
recreation and entertainment
especially to vacationers
resource - n. anything of value that
can be used or sold
respect – n. esteem; high or
special regard
responsible - ad. having a duty or
job to do ("He is responsible for
preparing the report."); being the
cause of ("They were responsible
for the accident.")
responsibility – n. dependable;
trustworthy; moral, legal, or mental
accountability
rest - v. to sit, lie down or sleep to
regain strength; n. that which
remains; the others
restaurant – n. a business
establishment where meals or
refreshments may be purchased
restrain - v. to keep controlled; to
limit action by a person or group
restrict - v. to limit; to prevent from
increasing or becoming larger
result - v. to happen from a cause;
n. that which follows or is produced
by a cause; effect
resume – v. to return to or begin
again after interruption
retire - v. to leave a job or position
because one is old or in poor health
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No
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retreat – n. an act or process of
withdrawing from what is difficult,
dangerous, or disagreeable; a place
of privacy or safety
return - v. to go or come back; to
bring, give, take or send back
reveal – v. to make (something
secret or hidden) publicly or
generally known
revere – v. regard as worthy of
great honor
review – v. a general survey (as of
the events of a period)
revise – n. a printing proof that
incorporates changes marked in a
previous proof
revolt - v. to protest violently; to
fight for a change, especially of
government
reward – n. something that is given
in return for good or evil done or
received and that is offered or given
for some service or attainment
rhyme – n. poetry; one of two or
more words thus corresponding in
sound
rhythm – n. the aspect of music
comprising all the elements (as
accent, meter, and tempo) that
relate to forward movement; the
beat, in music
rice - n. a food grain
rich - ad. having much money or
goods; having plenty of something
ride - v. to sit on or in and be
carried along; to travel by animal,
wheeled vehicle, airplane or boat
ridiculous – ad. absurd; laughable
right - n. what a person legally and
morally should be able to do or
have ("It is their right to vote.");
ad. agreeing with the facts; good;
correct; opposite wrong; on the
side that is toward the east when
one is facing north; opposite left
riot - v. to act with many others in
a violent way in a public place; n. a
violent action by a large group of
people
rise - v. to go up; to go higher; to
increase; to go from a position of
sitting or lying to a position of
standing
risk - n. the chance of loss, damage
or injury
river - n. a large amount of water
that flows across land into another
river, a lake or an ocean
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No
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road - n. a long piece of hard
ground built between two places so
people can walk, drive or ride easily
from one place to the other
rob - v. to take money or property
secretly or by force; to steal
rock - n. a hard piece of mineral
matter
rocket - n. a device shaped like a
tube that moves through air or
space by burning gases and letting
them escape from the back or
bottom, sometimes used as a
weapon
roll - v. to turn over and over; to
move like a ball
romantic – ad. marked by the
imaginative or emotional appeal of
what is heroic, adventurous,
remote, mysterious, or idealized;
marked by expressions of love or
affection
room - n. a separate area within a
building with its own walls
root - n. the part of a plant that is
under the ground and takes
nutrients from the soil
rope - n. a long, thick piece of
material made from thinner pieces
of material, used for tying
rotate – v. to turn on an axis or a
center
rotten – ad. to undergo
decomposition from the action of
bacteria or fungi; to become
unsound or weak (as from use or
chemical action); to go to ruin;
morally corrupt
rough - ad. not flat or smooth;
having an uneven surface; violent;
not made well
round - ad. having the shape of a
ball or circle
route – n. an established or
selected course of travel or action
routine – n. a regular course of
procedure
rub - v. to move something over
the surface of another thing
rubber - n. a substance made from
the liquid of trees with the same
name, or a similar substance made
from chemicals
ruin - v. to damage severely
rule - v. to govern or control; to
decide; n. a statement or an order
saying how something must be
done
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No
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run
v.
to
move
quickly by steps
1607.
faster than those used for walking
rural – ad. of or relating to the
1608. country, country people or life, or
agriculture
rut – n. a track worn by a wheel or
1609. by habitual passage; a groove in
which something runs
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - S
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sabotage - v. to damage or destroy
as an act against an organization or
nation
sacrifice - v. to do without
something or to suffer a loss for a
belief, idea, goal or another person
sad - ad. not happy
safe - ad. away from harm or
danger
sail - v. to travel by boat or ship
sailor - n. a person involved in
sailing a boat or ship
salad – n. a dish of meat, fish,
shellfish, eggs, fruits, or vegetables
singly or in combination usually
served cold with a dressing
salary – n. fixed compensation paid
regularly for services
salesman – n. one who sells in a
given territory, store, or by
telephone
salt - n. a white substance found in
sea water and in the ground, used
to affect the taste of food
same - ad. not different; not
changed; like another or others
sand - n. extremely small pieces of
crushed rock found in large
amounts in deserts and on coasts
sandwich – n. two or more slices of
bread or a split roll having a filling
in between
satellite - n. a small object in space
that moves around a larger object;
an object placed in orbit around the
earth
satisfactory – ad. fulfillment of a
need or want; adequate
satisfy - v. to give or provide what
is desired, needed or demanded
saucepan – n. a small deep cooking
pan with a handle
save - v. to make safe; to remove
from harm; to keep for future use
say - v. to speak
scene – n. one of the subdivisions
of a drama; the place of an
occurrence or action
schedule – n. a procedural plan that
indicates the time and sequence of
each operation
school - n. a place for education; a
place where people go to learn
science - n. the study of nature and
the actions of natural things, and
the knowledge gained about them
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No
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scissors – n. cutting instrument
sea - n. a large area of salt water,
usually part of an ocean
search - v. to look for carefully
season - n. one of the four periods
of the year that is based on the
earth's position toward the sun
(spring, summer, autumn, winter);
a period of time based on different
weather conditions ("dry season",
"rainy season"); a period during the
year when something usually
happens ("baseball season")
seat - n. a thing to sit on; a place to
sit or the right to sit there ("a seat
in parliament")
second - ad. the one that comes
after the first
secret - n. something known only to
a few and kept from general
knowledge; ad. hidden from others;
known only to a few
security - n. freedom from danger
or harm; protection; measures
necessary to protect a person or
place ("Security was increased in
the city.")
see - v. to know or sense through
the eyes; to understand or know
seed - n. the part of a plant from
which new plants grow
seek(ing) - v. to search for ("They
are seeking a cure for cancer."); to
try to get ("She is seeking election
to public office."); to plan to do
("Electric power companies are
seeking to reduce their use of
coal.")
seem - v. to appear to be ("She
seems to be in good health.")
segment – n. a separate piece of
something; bit; fragment
seize - v. to take quickly by force;
to take control of quickly; to arrest
select – ad. chosen from a number
or group by fitness or preference
self - n. all that which makes one
person different from others
sell - v. to give something in
exchange for money
Senate - n. the smaller of the two
groups in the governments of some
countries, such as in the United
States Congress
send - v. to cause to go; to permit
to go; to cause to be carried, to
take or direct to or away from a
place
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No
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sense - v. to come to know about
by feeling, believing or
understanding; n. see, hear, taste,
smell or feel
sensitive – ad. delicately aware of
the attitudes and feelings of others;
easily hurt emotionally
sentence - v. to declare the
punishment for a crime; n. the
punishment for a crime
separate - v. to set or keep people,
things or ideas away from or
independent from others; ad. not
together or connected; different
series - n. a number of similar
things or events that follow one
after another in position or order
serious - ad. important; needing
careful consideration; dangerous
serve - v. to work as an official; to
be employed by the government; to
assist or help
service - n. an organization or
system that provides something for
the public ("Schools and roads are
services paid for by taxes."); a job
that an organization or business can
do for money; military
organizations such as an army,
navy or air force; a religious
ceremony
set - v. to put in place or position;
to establish a time, price or limit
setback – v. to slow the progress of
settle - v. to end (a dispute); to
agree about (a problem); to make a
home in a new place
several - ad. three or more, but not
many
severe - ad. not gentle; causing
much pain, sadness or damage
sex - n. either the male or female
group into which all people and
animals are divided because of their
actions in producing young; the
physical activity by which humans
and animals can produce young
shake - v. to move or cause to
move in short, quick movements
shape - v. to give form to; n. the
form of something, especially how it
looks
share - v. to give part of something
to another or others; n. a part
belonging to, given to or owned by
a single person or a group; any one
of the equal parts of ownership of a
business or company
Yes
No
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sharp - ad. having a thin edge or
small point that can cut or hurt;
causing hurt or pain
she - pro. the girl or woman who is
being spoken about
sheep - n. a farm animal used for
its meat and hair
sheet – n. a broad piece of cloth; a
usually rectangular piece of paper
shell - v. to fire artillery; n. a metal
container that is fired from a large
gun and explodes when it reaches
its target; a hard outside cover
shelter - v. to protect or give
protection to; n. something that
gives protection; a place of safety
shine - v. to aim a light; to give
bright light; to be bright; to clean
to make bright
ship - v. to transport; n. a large
boat
shirt – n. a cloth garment usually
having a collar, sleeves, a front
opening, and a tail long enough to
be tucked inside trousers or a skirt
shock - v. to cause to feel sudden
surprise or fear; n. something that
greatly affects the mind or
emotions; a powerful shake, as
from an earthquake
shoe - n. a covering for the foot
shoot - v. to cause a gun or other
weapon to send out an object
designed to kill; to use a gun
short - ad. lasting only for a small
period of time; not long; opposite
tall
shortcoming – n. lacking in some
necessary quality or element
should - v. used with another verb
(action word) to show responsibility
("We should study."), probability
("The talks should begin soon."), or
that something is believed to be a
good idea ("Criminals should be
punished.")
shout - v. to speak very loudly
show - v. to make something be
seen; to make known; n. a play or
story presented in a theater, or
broadcast on radio or television, for
enjoyment or education; something
organized to be seen by the public
shower – n. a fall of rain of short
duration; bath in which water is
showered on the body
shrink - v. to make or become less
in size, weight or value
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No
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shrug – v. to raise or draw in the
shoulders to express aloofness,
indifference, or uncertainty
shun – v. to avoid deliberately
sick - ad. suffering physically or
mentally with a disease or other
problem; not in good health
sickness - n. the condition of being
in bad health
side - n. the outer surfaces of an
object that are not the top or
bottom; either the right or left half
of the body
sift – v. to separate by putting
through a sieve
sightseeing – v. to go about seeing
sights of interest
sign - v. to write one's name; n. a
mark or shape used to mean
something; evidence that
something exists or will happen; a
flat piece of material with writing
that gives information
signal - v. to send a message by
signs; n. an action or movement
that sends a message
significance – n. the quality of being
important
silent – n. free from sound or noise
silence - v. to make quiet; to stop
from speaking or making noise; n. a
lack of noise or sound
silver - n. a valued white metal
similar - ad. like something else but
not exactly the same
simple - ad. easy to understand or
do; not difficult or complex
since - prep. from a time in the past
until now ("I have known her since
we went to school together.")
sincere – ad. marked by
genuineness; honest
sing - v. to make music sounds with
the voice
single - ad. one only
sink - v. to go down into water or
other liquid
sip – v. to drink in small quantities
sister - n. a female with the same
father or mother as another person
sit - v. to rest on the lower part of
the body without the support of the
legs; to become seated
situation - n. the way things are
during a period of time
size - n. the space occupied by
something; how long, wide or high
something is
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No
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skeleton - n. all the bones of a
human or other animal together in
their normal positions
skill - n. the ability gained from
training or experience
skin - n. the outer covering of
humans and most animals
sky - n. the space above the earth
slang – n. language peculiar to a
particular group
slave - n. a person owned or
controlled by another
sleep - v. to rest the body and mind
with the eyes closed
slide - v. to move smoothly over a
surface
slow - v. to reduce the speed of;
ad. not fast in moving, talking or
other activities
small - ad. little in size or amount;
few in number; not important;
opposite large
smash - v. to break or be broken
into small pieces by force; to hit or
move with force
smell - v. to sense through the
nose; n. something sensed by the
nose ("the smell of food cooking")
smoke - v. to use cigarettes or
other tobacco products by burning
them and breathing in the smoke;
n. that which can be seen rising into
the air like a cloud from something
burning
smooth - ad. having a level surface;
opposite rough
snow - n. soft, white pieces of
frozen water that fall from the sky,
usually in winter or when the air
temperature is very cold
so - ad. in such a way that ("He
held the flag so all could see it.");
also; too ("She left early, and so did
we."); very ("I am so sick."); as a
result ("They were sick, so they
could not come."); conj. in order
that; for the purpose of ("Come
early so we can discuss the plans.")
soccer – n. a game played on a field
between two teams who try to
propel a round ball into the
opponent's goal by kicking/hitting it
with any part of the body except
the hands and arms
social - ad. of or about people or a
group
soft - ad. not hard; easily shaped;
pleasing to touch; not loud
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software – n. the entire set of
programs, procedures, and related
documentation associated with a
system and especially a computer
system
soil - n. earth in which plants grow
soldier - n. a person in the army
solemn – ad. marked by grave
sedateness and earnest sobriety;
serious
solid - ad. having a hard shape with
no empty spaces inside; strong; not
in the form of a liquid or gas
solution – n. an action or process of
solving a problem
solve - v. to find an answer; to
settle
some - ad. of an amount or number
or part not stated; not all
sometime – ad. at some not
specified or definitely known point
of time
son - n. a person's male child
soon - ad. not long after the
present time; quickly
sort - n. any group of people or
things that are the same or are
similar in some way; a kind of
something
sound - n. fast-moving waves of
energy that affect the ear and result
in hearing; that which is heard
south - n. the direction to the right
of a person facing the rising sun
souvenir – n. something that serves
as a reminder
space - n. the area outside the
earth's atmosphere where the sun,
moon, planets and stars are; the
area between or inside things
spaghetti – n. pasta made in thin
solid strings
speak - v. to talk; to say words with
the mouth; to express one's
thoughts to others and exchange
ideas; to give a speech to a group
special - ad. of a different or
unusual kind; not for general use;
better or more important than
others of the same kind
specialist – n. one who has
expertise in a particular occupation,
practice, or branch of learning
specific – ad. restricted to a
particular individual, situation,
relation, or effect
spectator – n. one who looks on or
watches
Yes
No
1754.
1755.
1756.
1757.
1758.
1759.
1760.
1761.
1762.
1763.
1764.
1765.
1766.
1767.
1768.
1769.
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Word
speech - n. a talk given to a group
of people
speed - v. to make something go or
move faster; n. the rate at which
something moves or travels; the
rate at which something happens or
is done
spelling – v. to name the letters of
a word in order
spend - v. to give as payment; to
use ("He spends much time
studying.")
spill - v. to cause or permit liquid to
flow out, usually by accident
spin – v. to revolve rapidly
spirit - n. the part of a human that
is not physical and is connected to
thoughts and emotions; the part of
a person that is believed to remain
alive after death
splash – v. to cause (a liquid or thin
substance) to spatter about
especially with force
split - v. to separate into two or
more parts; to divide or break into
parts
spontaneous – ad. arising from a
momentary impulse
sport - n. any game or activity of
competition involving physical effort
or skill
spread - v. to become longer or
wider; to make or become widely
known
spring - n. the time of the year
between winter and summer
spy - v. to steal or get information
secretly; n. one who watches others
secretly; a person employed by a
government to get secret
information about another country
square - n. a flat shape having four
equal sides
stab - v. to cut or push into or
through with a pointed weapon
stable – n. a building in which
domestic animals are sheltered and
fed; firmly established
staff – n. personnel who assists a
director in performing a task
stand - v. to move into or be in a
position in which only the feet are
on a surface
star - n. a mass of gas that usually
appears as a small light in the sky
at night, but is not a planet; a
famous person, usually an actor or
singer
Yes
No
1774.
1775.
1776.
1777.
1778.
1779.
1780.
1781.
1782.
1783.
1784.
1785.
1786.
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start - v. to begin; to make
something begin
starve - v. to suffer or die from a
lack of food
state - v. to say; to declare; n. a
political part of a nation
station - n. a place of special work
or purpose ("a police station"); a
place where passengers get on or
off trains or buses; a place for radio
or television broadcasts
statistic – n. a quantity (as the
mean of a sample) that is computed
from a sample
statue - n. a form of a human,
animal or other creature usually
made of stone, wood or metal
stay - v. to continue to be where
one is; to remain; to not leave; to
live for a time ("They stayed in New
York for two years.")
steal - v. to take without permission
or paying
steam - n. the gas that comes from
hot water
steel - n. iron made harder and
stronger by mixing it with other
substances
steep – ad. characterized by a rapid
and intensive decline or increase
step - v. to move by lifting one foot
and placing it in a new position; n.
the act of stepping; one of a series
of actions designed to reach a goal
stepfather – n. the husband of one's
mother by a subsequent marriage
stepmother – n. the wife of one's
father by a subsequent marriage
stereotype – v. to repeat without
variation
stick - v. to attach something to
another thing using a substance
that will hold them together; to
become fixed in one position so that
movement is difficult ("Something
is making the door stick."); n. a
thin piece of wood
still - ad. not moving ("The man
was standing still."); until the
present or a stated time ("Was he
still there?"); even so; although
("The job was difficult, but she still
wanted to do it.")
stir – v. to make a slight movement
stone - n. a small piece of rock
stop - v. to prevent any more
movement or action; to come or
bring to an end
Yes
No
1794.
1795.
1796.
1797.
1798.
1799.
1800.
1801.
1802.
1803.
1804.
1805.
1806.
1807.
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1809.
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1814.
1815.
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store - v. to keep or put away for
future use; n. a place where people
buy things
storm - n. violent weather including
strong winds and rain or snow
story - n. the telling or writing of an
event, either real or imagined
stove - n. a heating device used for
cooking
straight - ad. continuing in one
direction without turns
strange - ad. unusual; not normal;
not known
stranger – ad. of, relating to, or
characteristic of another country
street - n. a road in a city, town or
village
stress – n. bodily or mental tension
resulting from factors that tend to
alter an existent equilibrium; strain
stretch - v. to extend for a
distance; to pull on to make longer
or wider
strike - v. to hit with force; to stop
work as a way to seek better
conditions, more pay or to make
other demands
strong - ad. having much power;
not easily broken, damaged or
destroyed
structure - n. the way something is
built, made or organized; a system
that is formed or organized in a
special way; a building
struggle - v. to try with much
effort; to fight with; n. a great
effort; a fight
stubborn – ad. unreasonably or
perversely unyielding; obstinate
study - v. to make an effort to gain
knowledge by using the mind; to
examine carefully
stupid - ad. not able to learn much;
not intelligent
subject - n. the person or thing
being discussed, studied or written
about
submarine - n. an underwater ship
substance - n. the material of which
something is made (solid, liquid or
gas)
substitute - v. to put or use in place
of another; n. a person or thing put
or used in place of another
subversion - n. an attempt to
weaken or destroy a political
system or government, usually
secretly
Yes
No
1816.
1817.
1818.
1819.
1820.
1821.
1822.
1823.
1824.
1825.
1826.
1827.
1828.
1829.
1830.
1831.
1832.
1833.
1834.
1835.
1836.
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succeed - v. to reach a goal or thing
desired; to produce a planned result
success – n. favorable or desired
outcome; the attainment of wealth,
favor, or eminence
such - ad. of this or that kind; of
the same kind as; similar to
sudden - ad. not expected; without
warning; done or carried out quickly
or without preparation
suffer - v. to feel pain in the body
or mind; to receive or experience
hurt or sadness
sugar - n. a sweet substance made
from liquids taken from plants
suggest - v. to offer or propose
something to think about or
consider
suggestion – n. the act of offering
and idea for consideration
suitcase – n. a bag or case carried by
hand and designed to hold a traveler's
clothing and personal articles
summary – n. covering the main
points succinctly
summer - n. the warmest time of
the year, between spring/autumn
sun - n. the huge star in the sky
that provides heat and light to earth
supervise - v. to direct and observe
the work of others
supply - v. to give; to provide; n.
the amount of something that can
be given or sold to others
support - v. to carry the weight of;
to hold up or in position; to agree
with others and help them reach a
goal; to approve
suppose - v. to believe, think or
imagine ("I suppose you are
right."); to expect ("It is supposed
to rain tonight.")
suppress - v. to put down or to
keep down by force; to prevent
information from being known
sure - ad. very probable; with good
reason to believe
surface - n. the outer side or top of
something ("The rocket landed on
the surface of the moon.")
surplus - n. an amount that is more
than is needed; extra; ("That
country has a trade surplus. It
exports more than it imports.")
surprise - v. to cause a feeling of
wonder because something is not
expected; n. something not
expected
Yes
No
1837.
1838.
1839.
1840.
1841.
1842.
1843.
1844.
1845.
1846.
1847.
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1849.
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surrender - v. to give control of
oneself or one's property to another
or others; to stop fighting and
admit defeat
surround - v. to form a circle
around; to be in positions all around
someone or something
survive - v. to remain alive during
or after a dangerous situation
suspect - v. to imagine or believe
that a person is guilty of something
bad or illegal; n. a person believed
to be guilty
suspend - v. to cause to stop for a
period of time
suspense – n. the state or character
of being undecided or doubtful
swallow - v. to take into the
stomach through the mouth
swear in - v. to put an official into
office by having him or her promise
to carry out the duties of that office
("The chief justice will swear in the
president.")
sweet - ad. tasting pleasant, like
sugar
swim - v. to move through water by
making motions with the arms and
legs
symbol – n. something that stands
for or suggests something else by
reason of relationship, association,
convention, or accidental
resemblance
sympathy - n. a sharing of feelings
or emotions with another person,
usually feelings of sadness
symphony – n. a large orchestra of
winds, strings, and percussion that
plays symphonic works
synonym – n. one of two or more
words or expressions of the same
language that have the same or
nearly the same meaning
system - n. a method of organizing
or doing something by following
rules or a plan; a group of
connected things or parts working
together for a common purpose or
goal
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No
1852.
1853.
1854.
1855.
1856.
1857.
1858.
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Word
take - v. to put a hand or hands
around something and hold it, often
to move it to another place; to
carry something ; to seize; to
capture; to begin to be in control
("The president takes office
tomorrow.")
talent – n. a special often creative
or artistic aptitude
talk - v. to express thoughts in
spoken words; n. a meeting for
discussion
tall - ad. higher than others;
opposite short
tank - n. a large container for
holding liquids; a heavy military
vehicle with guns
tape – n. a narrow flexible strip or
band
target - n. any person or object
aimed at or fired at
taste - v. to sense through the
mouth ("The fruit tastes sweet.")
tax - n. the money a person or
business must pay to the
government so the government can
provide services
taxi – n. an automobile that carries
passengers for a fare usually
determined by the distance traveled
tea - n. a drink made from the plant
of the same name
teach - v. to show how to do
something; to provide knowledge;
to cause to understand
teacher – n. one whose occupation
is to instruct
team - n. a group organized for
some purpose, often for sports
tear - v. to pull apart, often by force
tears - n. the fluid that comes out
of the eyes while crying
technical - ad. involving machines,
processes and materials in industry,
transportation and communications;
of or about a very special kind of
subject or thing
technology - n. the use of scientific
knowledge and methods to produce
goods and services
telephone - n. a device or system
for sending sounds, especially the
voice, over distances
telescope - n. a device for making
objects that are far away appear
closer and larger
Yes
No
1872.
1873.
1874.
1875.
1876.
1877.
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1880.
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1882.
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television - n. a device that receives
electronic signals and makes them
into pictures and sounds; the
system of sending pictures and
sounds by electronic signals over a
distance so others can see and hear
them on a receiver
tell - v. to give information; to
make known by speaking; to order;
to command
temperament – n. characteristic or
habitual inclination or mode of
emotional response
temperature - n. the measurement
of heat and cold
temporary - ad. lasting only a short
time
temptation – n. a cause or occasion
of enticement
tendency – n. direction or approach
toward a place, object, effect, or
limit
tennis – n. an indoor or outdoor
game that is played with rackets
and a light elastic ball by two
players or pairs of players on a level
court (as of clay or grass) divided
by a low net
tense - ad. having fear or concern;
dangerous; opposite calm
term - n. a limited period of time
during which someone does a job or
carries out a responsibility ("He
served two terms in Congress.");
the conditions of an agreement that
have been accepted by those
involved in it
terrible - ad. very bad; causing
terror or fear
territory - n. a large area of land
terror - n. extreme fear; that which
causes great fear
terrorist - n. a person who carries
out acts of extreme violence as a
protest or a way to influence a
government
test - v. to attempt to learn or
prove what something is like or how
it will act by studying or doing ("The
scientists will test the new engine
soon."); n. an attempt to learn or
prove what something is like or how
it will act by studying or doing ("The
test of the new engine takes place
today."); a group of questions or
problems used to find out a
person's knowledge ("The students
did well on the language test.")
Yes
No
1887.
1888.
1889.
1890.
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textbook – n. a book used in the
study of a subject
than - conj. connecting word used
to link things that may be similar,
but are not equal ("My sister is
taller than I am.")
thank - v. to say that one has a
good feeling toward another
because that person did something
kind ("I want to thank you for
helping me.")
Thanksgiving – n. the fourth
Thursday in November observed as
a legal holiday in the U.S.; a day
appointed for giving thanks for
divine goodness
that - ad. showing the person, place
or thing being spoken about ("That
man is a soldier."); pro. the person,
place or thing being spoken about
("The building that I saw was very
large.")
the - pro. used in front of a name
word to show that it is a person or
thing that is known about or is
being spoken about
theater - n. a place where movies
are shown or plays are performed
them - pro. other people being
spoken about
theme – n. a specific and distinctive
quality, characteristic, or concern
then - ad. at that time; existing;
and so
theory - n. a possible explanation of
why something exists or how
something happens using
experiments or ideas, but which is
not yet proven ("Other scientists
are debating his theory about the
disappearance of dinosaurs.")
there - ad. in that place or position;
to or toward that place
these - pro. of or about the people,
places or things nearby that have
been spoken about already
they - pro. those ones being spoken
about
thick - ad. having a large distance
between two opposite surfaces
("The wall is two meters thick.");
having many parts close together
("The forest is very thick."); almost
solid, such as a liquid that does not
flow easily; opposite thin
thin - ad. having a small distance
between two opposite surfaces; not
fat; not wide; opposite thick
Yes
No
1903.
1904.
1905.
1906.
1907.
1908.
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thing - n. any object
think - v. to produce thoughts; to
form ideas in the mind; to consider;
to believe
third - ad. coming after two others
thirsty – ad. a sensation of dryness
in the mouth and throat associated
with a desire for liquids
this - pro. of or about the person,
place or thing nearby that has been
spoken about already
thoughtful – ad. given to or chosen
or made with heedful anticipation of
the needs and wants of others
threaten - v. to warn that one will
do harm or cause damage
through - prep. in at one end and
out at the other; from front to
back; from top to bottom; with the
help of; by
throw - v. to cause to go through
the air by a movement of the arm
ticket – n. certificate or token
showing that a fare or admission
fee has been paid
tidy – ad. neat and orderly in
appearance
tie - v. to join or hold together with
some material; n. anything that
joins or unites; links or connections
("The two nations have trade ties.")
time - n. that which is measured in
minutes, hours, days and years; a
period that can be identified in
hours and minutes and is shown on
a clock; a period when an event
should or will take place
tire – v. to exhaust or greatly
decrease the physical strength of;
n. a rubber cushion that fits around
a wheel (as of an automobile) and
usually contains compressed air
tired - ad. having less strength
because of work or exercise;
needing sleep or rest
to - prep. showing the direction of
an action; showing the person or
place toward which an action is
directed; showing a goal or purpose
today - n. this day
together - ad. in one group; at the
same time or place; in cooperation
tolerance – n. capacity to endure
pain or hardship
tomorrow - n. the day after today
tonight - n. this night
too - ad. also; as well as; more
than is necessary
Yes
No
1925.
1926.
1927.
1928.
1929.
1930.
1931.
1932.
1933.
1934.
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tool - n. any instrument or device
designed to help one do work
top - n. the upper edge or surface;
the highest part
topic – n. the subject of a discourse
or of a section of a discourse
torture - v. to cause severe pain; n.
the act of causing severe pain in
order to harm, to punish or to get
information from
toss – v. to fling or heave about, to
and fro, or up and down
total - n. the complete amount
touch - v. to put a hand/fingers on
tournament – n. a series of games
or contests that make up a single
unit of competition
toward - prep. in the direction of;
leading to
towel – n. an absorbent cloth or
paper for wiping or drying
town - n. a center where people
live, larger than a village but not as
large as a city
trade - v. to buy and sell or
exchange products or services; n.
the activity of buying, selling or
exchanging products or services
tradition - n. a ceremony, activity
or belief that has existed for a long
time
traffic - n. the movement of people,
vehicles or ships along a street,
road or waterway
tragic - ad. extremely sad; terrible
train - v. to teach or learn how to
do something; to prepare for an
activity; n. an engine and the cars
connected to it that move along a
railroad
transform – v. to change in
composition or structure; to change
the outward form or appearance; to
change in character or condition
translation – n. a rendering from
one language into another
transport - v. to move goods or
people from one place to another
transportation - n. the act or
business of moving goods or people
trap - v. to catch or be caught by
being tricked; n. a device used to
catch animals
travel - v. to go from one place to
another, usually for a long distance
treason - n. the act of fighting
against one's own country or of
helping its enemies
Yes
No
1948.
1949.
1950.
1951.
1952.
1953.
1954.
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Word
treasure - n. a large collection of
money, jewels or other things of
great value
treat - v. to deal with; to act toward
in a special way; to try to cure
treatment - n. the use of medicine
to try to cure or make better
treaty - n. a written agreement
between two or more nations
tree - n. a very tall plant that is
mostly wood, except for its leaves
trial - n. an examination in a court
of a question or dispute to decide if
a charge is true
tribe - n. a group of families ruled
by a common chief or leader
trick - v. to fool a person so as to
get something or make him or her
do something
trip - n. movement from one place
to another, usu. a long distance
troops - n. a number of soldiers in a
large controlled group
tropical – ad. of, being, or
characteristic of a region or climate
that is frost-free with temperatures
high enough to support year-round
plant growth given sufficient
moisture
trouble - n. that which causes
concern, fear, difficulty or problems
truce - n. a temporary halt in
fighting agreed to by all sides
involved
truck - n. a heavy vehicle used to
carry goods
true - ad. correct; not false
trust - v. to believe that someone is
honest and will not cause harm
truth – n. the body of real things,
events, and facts
try - v. to make an effort; to take
court action against a person to
decide if he or she is guilty or
innocent of a crime
tube - n. a long, round structure
through which liquids or gases can
flow; a long, thin container in which
they can be kept
tuition – n. the price of or payment
for instruction
turn - v. to change direction; to
move into a different position; to
change color, form or shape
typical – ad. combining or
exhibiting the essential
characteristics of a group
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No
1970.
1971.
1972.
1973.
1974.
1975.
1976.
1977.
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1982.
1983.
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ultimate – ad. best or most extreme
of its kind
umbrella – n. a collapsible shade for
protection against weather
consisting of fabric stretched over
hinged ribs radiating from a central
pole; something which provides
protection
under - prep. below; below the
surface of; less than; as called for
by a law, agreement or system
undergraduate – n. student at a
college or university who has not
taken a bachelor's degree
underline – v. to mark (as a word)
with a line
understand - v. to know what is
meant; to have knowledge of
unemployment – n. not engaged in
a gainful occupation
unfortunately – ad. marked or
accompanied by or resulting in
misfortune; unsuccessful; unlucky
uniform – ad. having always the
same form, manner, or degree; not
varying or variable; of the same
form with others; conforming to one
rule or mode
unique – ad. being the only one;
being without a like or equal
unite - v. to join together
universe - n. all of space, including
planets and stars
university - n. a place of education
that usually includes several
colleges and research organizations
unless - conj. except if it happens;
on condition that ("I will not go,
unless the rain stops.")
until - conj. up to a time; before
unusual – ad. uncommon; rare
up - ad. to, in or at a higher
position or value
up-to-date – ad. modern; including
the latest information; abreast of
the times
urge - v. to advise strongly; to
make a great effort to get someone
to do something
urgent - ad. needing an immediate
decision or action
us - pro. the form of the word "we"
used after a preposition ("He said
he would write to us.") or used as
an object of a verb ("They saw us
yesterday.")
Yes
No
Word
use
v.
to
employ
for a purpose; to
1991.
put into action
usual - ad. as is normal or
1992. common; as is most often done,
seen or heard
utensil – n. an implement,
instrument, or vessel used in a
1993.
household and especially a kitchen
(such as a spoon or fork)
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Yes
No
Word
vacation – n. a period spent away
1994. from home or business in travel or
recreation
valley - n. a long area of land
1995.
between higher areas of land
value - n. the quality of being
useful, important or desired; the
1996.
amount of money that could be
received if something is sold
variety – n. assortment; the quality
1997. or state of having different forms or
types
vegetable - n. a plant grown for
1998.
food
vehicle - n. anything on or in which
a person or thing can travel or be
1999.
transported, especially anything on
wheels; a car or truck
verbal – ad. of, relating to, or
2000.
consisting of words
version - n. the form of something
2001. with different details than earlier or
later forms
versus – prep. against; in contrast
2002. to or as the alternative of, such as
free trade versus protection
very - ad. extremely ("He was very
2003.
late.")
veto - v. to reject or refuse to
2004.
approve
vicious - ad. bad; dangerous;
2005.
showing harm or hate
victim - n. someone or something
2006. that is injured, killed or made to
suffer; someone who is tricked
victory - n. a success in a fight or
2007.
competition
video – n. a recording of a motion
2008. picture or television program for
playing through a television set
2009. viewpoint – n. point of view
2010. village - n. a very small town
violate - v. to fail to obey or honor;
2011.
to break (an agreement)
violence - n. the use of force to
2012.
cause injury, death or damage
violin – n. a bowed stringed
2013.
instrument having four strings
2014. visible – ad. able to be seen
visit - v. to go to or come to a place
2015. for a short time for friendly or
business reasons
2016. visitor – n. one who visits
voice - n. the sound made by
2017. creatures, especially humans, for
speaking
Yes
No
Word
vocabulary – n. list or collection of
words or of words and phrases
2018.
usually alphabetically arranged and
explained or defined
vocational – ad. of, relating to, or
concerned with a vocation; of,
2019. relating to, or being in training in a
skill or trade to be pursued as a
career
volcano - n. a hill or mountain
around a hole in the earth's surface
2020.
that can explode, sending hot,
melted rock and ash into the air
volume – n. the degree of loudness
or the intensity of a sound; the
2021. amount of a substance occupying a
particular volume; amount; bulk;
mass
volunteer – n. a person who
2022.
willingly undertakes a service
vote - v. to choose a candidate in
an election; n. a choice or decision
2023.
expressed by the voice, by hand or
by writing
voyage – n. a trip taken by traveling
2024.
by sea
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - W
Yes
No
Word
wages
n.
money
received for work
2025.
done
wait - v. to delay acting; to
2026.
postpone
waiter – n. a person who serves
2027.
tables (as in a restaurant)
walk - v. to move by putting one
2028.
foot in front of the other
wall - n. the side of a room or
building formed by wood, stone or
2029.
other material; a structure used to
separate areas of land
wallet – n. a folding pocketbook
with compartments for personal
2030.
papers and usually unfolded paper
money; billfold
wander – v. to move about without
2031.
a fixed course, aim, or goal
want - v. to desire; to wish for; to
2032.
need
war - n. fighting between nations
2033.
using weapons
wardrobe – n. a room or closet
2034.
where clothes are kept; clothing
warm - ad. almost hot; having or
2035.
feeling some heat
warn - v. to tell of possible danger;
2036. to advise or inform about
something bad that may happen
wash - v. to make clean, usually
2037.
with water
waste - v. to spend or use without
need or care; to make bad use of;
n. a spending of money, time or
effort with no value gained or
2038. returned; something thrown away
as having no value; the liquid and
solid substances that result from
body processes and are passed out
of the body
watch - v. to look at; to observe
2039.
closely; to look and wait for
water - n. the liquid that falls from
2040. the sky as rain or is found in lakes,
rivers and oceans
waterproof – ad. covered or treated
with a material (as a solution of
2041.
rubber) to prevent permeation by
water
wave - v. to move or cause to move
one way and the other, as a flag in
the wind; to signal by moving the
2042. hand one way and the other; n. a
large mass of water that forms and
moves on the surface of a lake or
ocean
Yes
No
2043.
2044.
2045.
2046.
2047.
2048.
2049.
2050.
2051.
2052.
2053.
2054.
2055.
2056.
2057.
2058.
2059.
2060.
2061.
2062.
2063.
Word
way - n. a path on land or sea or in
the air; how something is done;
method
we - pro. two or more people,
including the speaker or writer ("He
and I will go together, and we will
return together.")
weak - ad. having little power;
easily broken, damaged or
destroyed; opposite strong
wealth - n. a large amount of
possessions, money or other things
of value
weapon - n. anything used to cause
injury or to kill during an attack,
fight or war
wear - v. to have on the body, as
clothes
weather - n. the condition of the
atmosphere resulting from sun,
wind, rain, heat or cold
wedding – n. a marriage ceremony
usually with its accompanying
festivities
week - n. a period of time equal to
seven days
weekday – n. a day of the week
except Sunday or sometimes except
Saturday and Sunday
weekend – n. the end of the week;
the period between the close of one
working or business or school week
and the beginning of the next
weigh - v. to measure how heavy
someone or something is
welcome - v. to express happiness
or pleasure when someone arrives
or something develops
well - ad. in a way that is good or
pleasing; in good health; n. a hole
in the ground where water, gas or
oil can be found
well-known – ad. fully or widely
known
west - n. the direction in which the
sun goes down
wet - ad. covered with water or
other liquid; not dry
what - pro. used to ask about
something or to ask for information
about something ("What is this?");
wheat - n. a grain used to make
bread; the plant that produces the
grain
wheel - n. a round structure that
turns around a center
when - ad. at what time; at any
time; conj. during or at the time
Yes
No
2064.
2065.
2066.
2067.
2068.
2069.
2070.
2071.
2072.
2073.
2074.
2075.
2076.
2077.
2078.
2079.
2080.
Word
where - ad., conj. at, to or in what
place ("Where is his house?" "The
house where he lives is in the old
part of the city.")
which - pro. used to ask about what
one or what ones of a group of
things or people ("Which program
do you like best?" "Which students
will take the test?")
while - n. a space of time ("Please
come to my house for a while.");
conj. at or during the same time
("It may not be a good idea to eat
while you are running.")
whip – n. an instrument consisting
of a handle and lash forming a
flexible rod that is used for striking
another person; a stroke or cut with
or as if with a whip
whisk – n. a wire kitchen utensil
used for beating food by hand
whisper – v. to speak softly with
little or no vibration of the vocal
cords especially to avoid being
overheard
white - ad. having the color like
that of milk or snow
who - pro. what or which person or
persons that ("Who wants to go?");
the person or persons ("They are
the ones who want to go.")
whole - ad. the complete amount;
all together; not divided; not cut
into pieces
why - ad. for what cause or reason
("Why did she do it?"); conj. the
reason for which ("I do not know
why she did it.")
wide - ad. having a great distance
from one side to the other; not
limited
widow – n. a woman who has lost
her husband by death and usually
has not remarried
wife - n. a woman who is married
wild - ad. living and growing in
natural conditions and not
organized or supervised by
humans; angry; uncontrolled
will - v. a word used with action
words to show future action ("They
will hold talks tomorrow.")
willing - ad. being ready or having a
desire to ("They are willing to talk
about the problem.")
win - v. to gain a victory; to defeat
another or others in a competition,
election or battle
Yes
No
2081.
2082.
2083.
2084.
2085.
2086.
2087.
2088.
2089.
2090.
2091.
2092.
2093.
2094.
2095.
2096.
2097.
2098.
2099.
2100.
Word
wind - n. a strong movement of air
window - n. an opening in a wall to
let in light and air, usually filled
with glass
winter - n. the coldest time of year,
between autumn and spring
wire - n. a long, thin piece of metal
used to hang objects or to carry
electricity or electronic
communications from one place to
another
wisdom – n. ability to discern inner
qualities and relationships; insight;
good sense
wise - ad. having much knowledge
and understanding; able to use
knowledge and understanding to
make good or correct decisions
wish - v. to want; to express a
desire for
with - prep. along or by the side of;
using ("he fixed it with a tool");
have ("house with the red door")
withdraw - v. to take or move out,
away or back; to remove
without - prep. with no; not having
or using; free from; not doing
witness – n. one who has personal
knowledge of something
woman - n. an adult female human
wonder - v. to ask oneself; to
question ("She wonders if it is
true."); n. a feeling of surprise
wonderful - ad. causing wonder;
especially good
wood - n. the solid material of
which trees are made
word - n. one or more connected
sounds that form a single part of a
language
work - v. to use physical or mental
effort to make or do something; n.
the effort used to make or to do
something; that which needs effort;
the job one does to earn money
workshop – n. a small
establishment where manufacturing
or handicrafts are carried on;
workroom; a brief intensive
educational program for a relatively
small group of people that focuses
on techniques and skills in a
particular field
world - n. the earth; the people
who live on the earth
worldwide – ad. extended
throughout or involving the entire
world
Yes
No
2101.
2102.
2103.
2104.
2105.
2106.
2107.
2108.
2109.
Word
worry - v. to be concerned; to
continue thinking that something,
possibly bad, can happen
worse - ad. more bad than
worth - n. value measured in
money
worthwhile – ad. being worth the
time or effort spent
wound - v. to injure; to hurt; to
cause physical damage to a person
or animal; n. an injury to the body
of a human or animal in which the
skin is usually cut or broken
wreck - v. to damage greatly; to
destroy; n. anything that has been
badly damaged or broken
wreckage - n. what remains of
something severely damaged or
destroyed
write - v. to use an instrument to
make words appear on a surface,
such as paper
wrong - ad. not correct; bad; not
legal; opposite right
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - X
Yes
No
Word
x-ray
–
n.
a
photograph
obtained by
2110.
use of X rays
xylophone – n. a percussion
instrument consisting of a series of
2111. wooden bars and sounded by
striking with two small wooden
hammers
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - Y
Yes
No
2112.
2113.
2114.
2115.
2116.
2117.
2118.
2119.
2120.
2121.
2122.
2123.
Word
yacht – n. a large usually motordriven watercraft used for pleasure
cruising
yawn – v. to open the mouth wide
as an involuntary reaction to fatigue
or boredom
year - n. a period of time equal to
twelve months
yearn - v. to long persistently,
wistfully, or sadly; desire; to feel
tenderness or compassion
yellow - ad. having the color like
that of gold or the sun
yes - ad. used to express
agreement or to permit
yesterday - n. the day before today
yet - ad. at some time before now
("Have they arrived yet?"); now; at
this time ("I cannot tell you about it
yet."); conj. however ("The sun was
shining, yet it was cold.")
yield – v. to bear or bring forth as a
natural product especially as a
result of cultivation (as yielding
fruit); to give way to someone or
something superior or in compliance
with regulations
you - pro. the person or persons
being spoken to
young - ad. in the early years of
life; not old
youngster – n. a young person;
youth; child
T.I.P. Vocabulary List - Z
Yes
No
2124.
2125.
2126.
2127.
Word
zero - n. the number meaning none
or nothing
zip – v. to close or open with or as
if with a zipper
zoo - n. a place where animals are
kept for the public to look at and
study
zoom – v. to move with a loud low
hum or buzz; to go speedily; to
focus a camera or microscope on an
object using a zoom lens so that the
object's apparent distance from the
observer changes -- often used with
in or out