all 19,295 words · one row per spelling

Word ranking

Ranked by how often each word appears in film and television subtitles — the first 15,258 spellings, from the ones you cannot avoid to the ones you will only ever read. Words the frequency norms never measured follow at the end, A to Z.

words 2,001–2,500 of 19,295

Very common — you will meet it every dayzipf 4–5

2,001emperorA man who rules an empire.B14.1
2,002equalThe same in size, number, value or status.4×B14.1
2,003examA formal test at the end of a course.A2+4.1
2,004gumThe pink flesh in which teeth are set.2×B24.1
2,005jamFruit boiled with sugar until it sets, spread on bread and used in cakes.6×A2+4.1
2,006lapThe flat surface formed by the upper legs when sitting.3×B14.1
2,007leatherMaterial made from treated animal skin.B14.1
2,008moralConcerning what is right and wrong in the way people behave.4×B24.1
2,009muscleThe parts of your body that get stronger in the gym.B14.1
2,010operateTo work a machine or run a service.2×B14.1
2,011poetryThe art of writing poems, using rhythm, sound and imagery.3×B14.1
2,012punishmentWhat is done to somebody for breaking a rule.B14.1
2,013replaceTo put a new or different thing in the place of one that is old, broken or gone.3×A2+4.1
2,014sheepA woolly farm animal kept for wool and meat.A14.1
2,015similarAlike in many ways but not exactly the same.2×A2+4.1
2,016steamThe hot cloud of water vapour that rises from boiling water.4×A24.1
2,017struggleTo make a great effort against difficulty.2×B24.1
2,018suitcaseA rigid case for carrying clothes on a journey.A2+4.1
2,019tennisA game in which two or four players hit a ball over a net.A14.1
2,020toothOne of the hard white things in the mouth for biting.A14.1
2,021accusedThe person a court says has done wrong.B14.1
2,022basketAn open container made of woven strips.3×A2+4.1
2,023cattleCows and bulls kept for milk or meat.B14.1
2,024citizenSomebody who legally belongs to a country.2×B14.1
2,025complexMade of many connected parts; not simple.3×B1+4.1
2,026engagementThe agreement to marry somebody, and the time between it and the wedding.4×B14.1
2,027freezingCold enough to turn water to ice.2×B14.1
2,028gooseA large honking water bird with a long neck.A24.1
2,029halfwayAt or to the middle point of a distance or period.B14.1
2,030hutA small rough building of one room.B14.1
2,031incrediblyTo a very great degree; extremely.2×B14.1
2,032magnificentGrand and beautiful in a breathtaking way.B24.1
2,033marvelousWonderful and astonishing.B14.1
2,034missileA weapon that flies to its target.B24.1
2,035monitorTo watch and check something over a period of time to see how it changes.4×B24.1
2,036motiveThe reason behind why somebody acted.2×B24.1
2,037motorA device that converts power into movement.2×B24.1
2,038musicalTo do with music.3×A24.1
2,039organizationA group of people working together under a structure.B14.1
2,040palmThe flat inside surface of the hand, from the wrist to the base of the fingers.3×B14.1
2,041paradiseA place of perfect happiness after death.2×B14.1
2,042pileA number of things lying loosely on top of one another.4×B14.1
2,043pitA deep hole in the ground, or a coal mine.2×B14.1
2,044possessionSomething you own.2×B14.1
2,045preventTo stop something from happening.A2+4.1
2,046rapTo knock sharply and quickly.3×B24.1
2,047recentHappening or made a short time ago.2×A2+4.1
2,048sessionA period of time spent doing one particular activity.4×B14.1
2,049shellThe hard outer covering of an egg, a nut, a seed, or an animal such as a snail, crab or tortoise.7×B14.1
2,050shoveTo push someone or something roughly or suddenly.3×B14.1
2,051sireThe male parent of an animal.3×C14.1
2,052stableA building where horses are kept.3×B14.1
2,053stinkTo give off a very bad smell.3×B14.1
2,054strokeA sudden blockage of blood to part of the brain.2×B24.1
2,055temporaryLasting only for a limited time; not permanent.B24.1
2,056thunderThe loud rumbling sound that follows lightning.2×B14.1
2,057trackingFollowing where an order or object has got to.2×B14.1
2,058usefulHelping you to do or achieve something.A14.1
2,059waiterA person whose job is bringing food and drink to customers at their table.A2+4.1
2,060westernBelonging to the west.2×B14.1
2,061whipTo beat cream, eggs or a sauce quickly with a whisk or fork until it thickens and fills with air.5×B24.1
2,062wickedEvil, in a storybook way.3×B24.1
2,063activitySomething people do, especially for interest or exercise.A2+4.1
2,064appealA request to a higher court to change a decision made by a lower one.6×B24.1
2,065belovedDearly loved.B24.1
2,066bladeThe cutting part of a knife or a tool.B14.1
2,067blanketA large piece of woollen or similar material used as a bed covering.2×A24.1
2,068chamberA room set aside for a purpose.2×B24.1
2,069clerkAn office worker who handles records and paperwork.3×B24.1
2,070commentA remark expressing an opinion or reaction.2×A2+4.1
2,071delightedVery pleased.B24.1
2,072despiteRegardless of something that might have stopped it.B14.1
2,073diveTo jump into water head first.6×B24.1
2,074drawerA sliding box-shaped compartment in a desk or chest.A2+4.1
2,075environmentThe natural world, especially as something affected by human activity.3×B14.1
2,076exhaustedSo tired that nothing is left.2×B14.1
2,077expressionThe look on a person's face showing feeling.2×A2+4.1
2,078fighterSomebody who fights, by trade or by nature.2×A2+4.1
2,079hatchTo come out of an egg.5×B14.1
2,080hawkA sharp-eyed bird of prey that hunts by day.2×B14.1
2,081identityWho somebody is; what makes them themselves.2×B14.1
2,082lampA device that gives light, small enough to stand on a table or floor and be moved about.4×A24.1
2,083limitThe point or amount beyond which something is not allowed to go.5×B14.1
2,084maintainTo keep something in good condition by looking after it regularly.4×B24.1
2,085mannersThe way somebody behaves towards other people.A2+4.1
2,086matchesSmall sticks struck to make a flame.A2+4.1
2,087minorSmall in size or importance; not serious.5×B24.1
2,088mistakenWrong about something.B14.1
2,089mobA large disorderly crowd.B24.1
2,090paradeA public procession of people walking or marching, watched by a crowd.6×A24.1
2,091profileYour public page on an app or website.3×A2+4.1
2,092properlyIn the correct and complete way.2×B14.1
2,093proposeTo put forward a plan or idea for others to consider.4×B24.1
2,094rustyCoated in the orange-brown crust formed on iron.2×B24.1
2,095sackA large bag made of strong cloth or thick paper.5×B14.1
2,096superiorBetter in quality than something else.5×B24.1
2,097applyTo make a formal written request for a job, a place or permission.5×A2+4.1
2,098beardThe hair growing on the chin and cheeks.B14.1
2,099bidAn offer of a price at a sale.2×B24.1
2,100capitalThe city where a country's or region's government is based.5×A2+4.1
2,101chinThe front part of the face below the mouth.A24.1
2,102complainTo say that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.3×A2+4.1
2,103conTo cheat somebody by winning their trust first.B24.1
2,104descriptionAn account in words of what something is like.A2+4.1
2,105empireA group of countries ruled by one power.2×B24.1
2,106entertainmentPerformance provided to give people pleasure.B14.1
2,107hammerA tool with a heavy head used for driving in nails.2×B14.1
2,108happierMore content than before or than another.A24.1
2,109informTo tell someone a fact, especially one they need or have a right to know.3×B14.1
2,110insultTo say or do something that hurts somebody's pride.2×B24.1
2,111koreaThe Asian country of Seoul.A2+4.1
2,112lobbyThe open room just inside the entrance of a large building.3×B14.1
2,113napA short sleep in the middle of the day.B14.1
2,114neatClean and arranged with everything in its proper place.4×B14.1
2,115poleA long rounded rod.2×B14.1
2,116producerThe person who arranges the money, the schedule and the people so that a film, programme, play or record gets made.3×B1+4.1
2,117productionThe making of goods, or a staged show.B14.1
2,118pumpA device for forcing liquid or gas through a system.2×A2+4.1
2,119rehearsalA practice of a performance before it is given.2×B24.1
2,120remarkableSo unusual or excellent that people talk about it.B24.1
2,121slapTo hit someone with the flat of an open hand.3×B14.1
2,122stringThin cord used for tying things.4×B14.1
2,123swallowTo make food or drink go down your throat.4×B14.1
2,124taskOne piece of work that needs doing.2×A2+4.1
2,125toeOne of the five small parts at the front of the foot.B14.1
2,126tubA wide open container, often round.2×B14.1
2,127twistTo turn something around itself or out of shape.2×B14.1
2,128typicalHaving the qualities you expect of its kind; representative of the group.2×A2+4.1
2,129academyA school for a special subject, or a learned society.B24.1
2,130accentThe way people from one place pronounce their words.2×B14.1
2,131adviseTo tell somebody what you think they should do.2×B14.1
2,132batteryA device that stores and supplies electrical power.2×B14.1
2,133bumpTo knock against something by accident.5×B14.1
2,134comaA deep unconsciousness a person cannot be roused from.B24.1
2,135commissionerAn official put in charge of a department.C14.1
2,136conventionAn accepted way of doing things.3×B24.1
2,137criticalExtremely important at this exact moment.3×B24.1
2,138cruiseA holiday spent on a ship visiting several ports.2×B14.1
2,139developmentThe process of growing or changing into a fuller, more advanced form.4×B14.1
2,140dinerA person eating a meal in a restaurant.2×B24.1
2,141editorThe person who corrects and improves a piece of writing before it is published.4×B1+4.1
2,142episodeOne instalment of a series.3×B14.1
2,143excitementThe energetic feeling that something good is coming.2×B14.1
2,144fondHaving a warm, lasting liking for somebody or something.2×B24.1
2,145graduateTo finish a university course and receive a degree.3×B14.1
2,146handyUseful and easy to reach for.3×B14.1
2,147hollowHaving an empty space inside.6×B24.1
2,148inchA unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.2×B14.1
2,149invisibleImpossible to see.2×B14.1
2,150itemOne thing on a list or in a collection.A2+4.1
2,151lawnAn area of closely mown grass in a garden or park.B14.1
2,152panA flat metal cooking container with a long handle.3×B14.1
2,153peanutA small edible seed eaten roasted or made into butter.B14.1
2,154phaseOne stage in a process or period of change, with others before and after it.4×B24.1
2,155purpleThe colour between red and blue.2×A14.1
2,156rearAt or belonging to the back.2×B24.1
2,157revolutionThe overthrow of a government or system by the people.3×B24.1
2,158robotA machine that carries out tasks automatically.B14.1
2,159russiaThe largest country in the world, spanning Europe and Asia.A2+4.1
2,160sailorSomebody who works on a ship.2×B14.1
2,161scientistA person who does experiments to discover how the world works.A2+4.1
2,162signatureYour name written by yourself, used to show that you agree to something.4×B24.1
2,163spikeA long sharp piece of metal or wood.2×B14.1
2,164suggestionAn idea put forward for others to consider.2×B14.1
2,165tendTo be likely or inclined to do something.2×B14.1
2,166thirstyNeeding a drink.A14.1
2,167thusIn this way; and so.B24.1
2,168tireThe rubber covering around a wheel.2×B14.1
2,169tossTo throw something lightly or carelessly.5×A24.1
2,170tragicCausing great sorrow through disaster or death.B24.1
2,171bargainSomething bought for much less than it is worth.3×B24.1
2,172basisThe thing something else is built on.B14.1
2,173behalfThe interest of another, in the phrase acting for them.B24.1
2,174brassA bright yellow metal made from copper and zinc.3×B14.1
2,175clayHeavy sticky earth used for making pots and bricks.2×B14.1
2,176combinationA joining of two or more things, or the result of joining them.5×B14.1
2,177crawlTo move forward on hands and knees, close to the ground.6×B14.1
2,178discoverTo find something that was not known about before.3×A2+4.1
2,179discussionA serious conversation in which views are exchanged.A2+4.1
2,180dullNot bright; without shine or strong colour.5×B24.1
2,181entryThe moment a diver meets the water.3×B14.1
2,182fosterTo bring up a child who is not your own, for a period and without adopting them.4×B24.1
2,183generationAll the people born and living at about the same time.2×B14.1
2,184hailFrozen rain falling as small hard balls of ice.4×B14.1
2,185helpfulGiving or ready to give useful assistance.A24.1
2,186jazzA kind of music with strong rhythm and improvised solos, first played in the American South.3×A2+4.1
2,187julyThe seventh month of the year.A14.1
2,188lemonA yellow citrus fruit with thick peel and very sour juice.3×A24.1
2,189linkText or an image that takes you to another page when clicked.3×A2+4.1
2,190logA thick cut piece of tree.3×B14.1
2,191loyalStaying true to people or promises.B14.1
2,192needleA thin pointed steel tool with a hole for thread, used for sewing.6×B14.1
2,193permanentLasting forever, or meant to.2×B14.1
2,194permitTo give official permission.2×B24.1
2,195preciselyWith exact accuracy.2×B14.1
2,196psychiatristA medical doctor who treats mental illness.B24.1
2,197retiredHaving given up work for good on reaching a certain age.B14.1
2,198rubyA hard red precious stone.A2+4.1
2,199servantSomebody employed to work in another's household.B14.1
2,200tattooA permanent design made by putting ink under the skin.2×B24.1
2,201terroristSomebody who uses violence against civilians for political ends.B24.1
2,202undergroundBelow the surface of the ground.3×B14.1
2,203upperSituated above the other part, or nearer the top.B24.1
2,204vaultA roof or ceiling built as a curve of stone or brick.4×B24.1
2,205widowA woman whose husband has died.B24.1
2,206baconCured strips of pig meat, usually fried.B14.1
2,207beneathIn a lower position than something.2×B14.1
2,208carpetThe soft material that covers a whole floor.A24.1
2,209chairmanThe person who leads a meeting or heads a board.B24.1
2,210chapterOne numbered part of a book.2×B14.1
2,211chefA professional cook, especially one in charge of a kitchen.A2+4.1
2,212cloudA white or grey mass of water floating in the sky.4×A24.1
2,213comedyA funny film or play made to make you laugh.A2+4.1
2,214divineBelonging to or coming from a god.3×B24.1
2,215engineerSomebody who designs or builds machines, structures or systems.3×A2+4.1
2,216existenceThe state of being real.2×B24.1
2,217farmerA person who owns or runs a farm, growing crops or raising animals.A14.1
2,218friesThin strips of potato fried until crisp.A2+4.1
2,219frogA small jumping amphibian that lives near water.A24.1
2,220hopefullyIf all goes well.2×B14.1
2,221individualBelonging to one single person or thing.2×A2+4.1
2,222industryAll the companies making one kind of thing.3×B14.1
2,223lendTo give something to somebody who will give it back.2×A2+4.1
2,224loyaltyThe quality of staying firmly on the side of a person, a group or a country.3×B24.1
2,225managementThe study and practice of running organisations.2×B14.1
2,226mistressA woman in authority or command.2×C14.1
2,227mountTo climb onto something.2×B14.1
2,228picnicA meal packed and eaten outdoors.2×A14.1
2,229pillA small solid piece of medicine meant to be swallowed.3×A24.1
2,230policemanA male police officer.A14.1
2,231reckonTo calculate, or to hold an opinion.B24.1
2,232rocketA machine that burns fuel to push itself into space.4×B14.1
2,233shelterTo get out of bad weather or danger.3×B14.1
2,234slimAttractively thin; narrow in build.4×B14.1
2,235splendidMagnificently excellent.B24.1
2,236spoilTo ruin something, or damage the quality of it.5×B14.1
2,237sunshineThe light and warmth that comes directly from the sun.A14.1
2,238thumbThe short thick digit set apart from the fingers.A24.1
2,239undercoverDone or working in secret, using a false identity.2×B24.1
2,240unfortunateUnlucky, or resulting from bad luck.B24.1
2,241weedA plant growing where it is not wanted.2×B14.1
2,242activeBusy doing things; working rather than idle.A2+4.1
2,243appearanceHow somebody or something looks.2×A2+4.1
2,244approveTo officially agree that something may go ahead.2×B14.1
2,245chemicalA pure material made or studied in laboratories.B14.1
2,246defeatThe result of losing a contest or battle.2×B14.1
2,247destructionThe complete ruining of something.B24.1
2,248discoveryThe finding of something important not known before.2×A2+4.1
2,249dishOne prepared food.3×A14.1
2,250eagleA large powerful bird of prey with excellent eyesight.B14.1
2,251electricityThe energy carried by moving electric charge, used for light and power.A2+4.1
2,252elephantThe largest land animal, with a trunk and tusks.A14.1
2,253employeeA person who is paid to work for a company.A2+4.1
2,254entitledHaving a right to something.2×B24.1
2,255hamSalted or smoked meat from a pig's leg.A24.1
2,256handlingThe way something is dealt with.2×B24.1
2,257hockeyA fast team game played with curved sticks.A2+4.1
2,258lazyUnwilling to work or make an effort.3×A2+4.1
2,259mannerThe way in which somebody behaves towards others.2×A2+4.1
2,260medalA round metal prize worn on a ribbon.B24.1
2,261perfumeA sweet-smelling liquid worn on the skin.2×A2+4.1
2,262photographTo take a picture of something with a camera.2×B14.1
2,263pillowThe soft thing your head rests on in bed.B14.1
2,264plotThe events of a story and the way they connect.5×B14.1
2,265puppyA young dog.B14.1
2,266roommateA person you share a room or flat with.B24.1
2,267scientificBased on careful testing and evidence.2×B14.1
2,268sheetA large rectangle of thin cloth used to cover a bed.4×A24.1
2,269southernBelonging to the south.B14.1
2,270talentedHaving a natural gift for doing something well.B14.1
2,271temperHow easily somebody becomes angry.3×B14.1
2,272trailerA short film advertising a film or programme that has not come out yet.3×B14.1
2,273unconsciousNot aware and unable to be woken.2×B24.1
2,274visualTo do with seeing.B24.1
2,275absoluteComplete, with nothing limiting it.B14.0
2,276affectTo make a difference to something.2×B14.0
2,277annoyingMaking you a little angry again and again.B14.0
2,278applauseThe sound of people clapping to show approval.B14.0
2,279bitterSharp and harsh on the tongue, with no sweetness in it.4×B14.0
2,280bootA strong shoe that covers the ankle, and sometimes the whole lower leg.4×A14.0
2,281brandyA strong spirit distilled from wine.B1+4.0
2,282bureauA writing desk with drawers and a hinged writing surface.2×B1+4.0
2,283conductTo organise and carry out an activity, especially a formal or official one.5×B24.0
2,284creepTo move slowly and quietly so as not to be noticed.3×B14.0
2,285dentistA person qualified to examine, treat and repair people's teeth.A2+4.0
2,286disturbTo interrupt someone and break their rest, work or concentration.3×B24.0
2,287gigA single live performance by a band.2×B24.0
2,288greekBelonging to Greece or its people.2×B14.0
2,289haltTo stop moving, or to make something stop moving.3×B24.0
2,290healTo become healthy again after an injury or illness.3×B24.0
2,291helplessUnable to do anything to look after or defend yourself.2×B14.0
2,292immediateHappening at once, without any delay.3×B14.0
2,293includeTo have something as one of its parts.2×B14.0
2,294luggageThe bags and cases taken on a trip.B14.0
2,295necessarilyAs something that must follow.B14.0
2,296nestThe structure a bird builds for its eggs.3×B14.0
2,297potatoA starchy tuber grown underground and eaten as a vegetable.A14.0
2,298practicalUseful and able to work in a real situation.4×B14.0
2,299rageViolent uncontrollable anger.2×B24.0
2,300receptionThe desk where visitors arrive and are dealt with.4×A2+4.0
2,301serialA story published or broadcast in separate parts over a period of time.3×B24.0
2,302shrinkTo become smaller.2×B14.0
2,303slightlyTo a small degree; a little.2×B14.0
2,304straightenTo make or become straight or level.2×B24.0
2,305transportTo carry people or goods from one place to another.2×B14.0
2,306wardenThe official in charge of a prison.2×B24.0
2,307whaleA very large sea mammal that breathes through a blowhole.B14.0
2,308analysisA careful examination of something in its parts.2×B1+4.0
2,309assistanceThe help given to somebody.B24.0
2,310braA garment supporting a woman's chest.A2+4.0
2,311cocktailA mixed alcoholic drink.2×B24.0
2,312columnA regular article by the same writer.4×A2+4.0
2,313conceptAn abstract idea held in the mind.2×B24.0
2,314corpsAn organised body of people.B24.0
2,315delayExtra time spent waiting for something that should already have happened.3×B14.0
2,316electionAn occasion when people vote to choose leaders.B1+4.0
2,317extremeAt the furthest limit of a scale; very great in degree.4×B24.0
2,318fetchTo go to where something is and bring it back.4×B14.0
2,319functionThe job or purpose that a thing or a person exists to do.5×B14.0
2,320harborProtected water where ships rest.2×B14.0
2,321intentionWhat you mean or plan to do.2×B14.0
2,322jewelryOrnaments worn on the body.B14.0
2,323lameUnable to walk properly because of an injured or weak leg.3×B24.0
2,324latinThe ancient language of Rome.B14.0
2,325lickTo move your tongue over the surface of something.4×B14.0
2,326massageRubbing the body to ease it.2×B24.0
2,327phoenixA mythical bird that burns and is reborn from its ashes.2×B14.0
2,328produceTo make things, especially in large amounts.3×B14.0
2,329profitThe money a business keeps after paying all its costs.B14.0
2,330promotionA move to a higher position in an organisation.4×B24.0
2,331pumpkinA big round orange vegetable.A24.0
2,332registerTo put your name on an official list.7×B24.0
2,333reverseTo drive a vehicle backwards.5×B24.0
2,334rhythmA regular repeated pattern of sound or movement in music.2×B24.0
2,335septemberThe ninth month of the year.A14.0
2,336shedA simple wooden building used for storage.2×B14.0
2,337spainA country in south-western Europe.A14.0
2,338stubbornRefusing to change your mind or your behaviour, whatever anyone says.2×B14.0
2,339thrilledBuzzing with excited happiness.B24.0
2,340tornRipped, with an open split.2×B14.0
2,341verdictThe court's final answer on guilt.B24.0
2,342wisdomDeep understanding of life earned through experience.B24.0
2,343bananaA long curved yellow fruit with a soft inside and a thick skin.A14.0
2,344barrelA large round container with curved sides and flat ends, built of wooden staves bound by hoops.4×B14.0
2,345bowlingThe indoor game of rolling a ball to knock down ten pins.2×B14.0
2,346campusThe grounds and buildings of a college.B1+4.0
2,347canadaThe large North American country north of the United States.A2+4.0
2,348comicMeant to be funny.2×B24.0
2,349confidentSure of yourself and your abilities.2×B14.0
2,350creativeFull of new ideas; good at making new things.2×B14.0
2,351depositMoney paid up front and held until you pay the rest or bring the thing back.4×B14.0
2,352dignityCalm, serious self-respect in the way someone behaves.3×B24.0
2,353drawnLooking tense and tired in the face.2×C14.0
2,354eternalLasting for ever, without beginning or end.2×B14.0
2,355executiveA senior manager who makes decisions in a company.B24.0
2,356griefDeep sadness after losing somebody.2×B24.0
2,357homelessHaving nowhere to live.B24.0
2,358instantAn extremely short point in time.3×B24.0
2,359lambA young sheep.3×A24.0
2,360lipEither of the two fleshy edges of the mouth.2×B14.0
2,361paranoidWrongly convinced that other people mean you harm.3×B24.0
2,362passengerA person travelling in a vehicle without driving or working on it.2×A2+4.0
2,363privilegeA special advantage granted to some and not others.3×B24.0
2,364requireTo need something for a particular purpose or as a condition.2×B14.0
2,365rodA long thin straight bar.B24.0
2,366salaryThe fixed money you receive from your company every month.B1+4.0
2,367strictlyIn a way that allows no exceptions.2×B24.0
2,368subwayAn underground urban railway (American English).2×A2+4.0
2,369throughoutIn every part of, or for the whole time of.2×B14.0
2,370tissueA soft piece of thin paper used for wiping the nose or face.3×A24.0
2,371toolAn implement held in the hand to carry out a task.2×A24.0
2,372wizardA man with magical powers.3×B14.0
2,373blondFair or light yellow in hair colour.A2+4.0
2,374captureTo take an opponent's piece off the board.3×B24.0
2,375collarThe band of a shirt, coat or dress that folds over around the neck.3×B14.0
2,376diceA small cube marked with one to six dots, thrown in games.2×A2+4.0
2,377drownTo die under water from being unable to breathe.2×B14.0
2,378effectiveProducing the result it was meant to produce.3×B1+4.0
2,379exposedLeft open where anybody can see, or uncovered.2×B24.0
2,380fleetA group of ships or vehicles under one control.B24.0
2,381goatA horned farm animal kept for milk and meat.A24.0
2,382leanTo bend or tip your body away from upright.6×B24.0
2,383lectureA formal talk given to teach a group, especially at a university.4×B14.0
2,384lungsThe pair of organs in the chest used for breathing.B14.0
2,385measureTo find the size, amount or degree of something.5×B14.0
2,386multipleMore than one, and usually many.2×B24.0
2,387nannySomebody paid to look after children in their home.2×B14.0
2,388narratorThe voice or character that tells a story.2×B24.0
2,389paperworkThe forms and records a job requires.B24.0
2,390paroleEarly release from prison on a promise of good behaviour.B24.0
2,391passportThe official book that lets you cross borders.A2+4.0
2,392plugThe fitting on a cable that connects to an electrical socket.3×B14.0
2,393porkThe meat of a pig.B14.0
2,394publicityPublic attention deliberately attracted to somebody or something.B24.0
2,395rootThe part of a plant that grows underground, holding it in place and taking in water.5×B24.0
2,396rugA small thick floor covering laid over part of a floor.B14.0
2,397rumorA story passing from mouth to mouth that may not be true.B14.0
2,398salesmanA man whose job is persuading people to buy.B14.0
2,399statueA carved or cast figure of a person or animal.B14.0
2,400traitorSomebody who betrays their country or friends.B24.0
2,401twinOne of two children born at the same birth.2×A2+4.0
2,402unlikeDifferent from the thing or person named.2×B14.0
2,403abuseCruel or violent treatment of a person.2×B24.0
2,404albumA collection of songs released together.2×B14.0
2,405announcementAn official public statement.B14.0
2,406augustThe eighth month of the year.2×A14.0
2,407balletA classical form of dance with set positions and movements.2×B24.0
2,408beeA flying insect that makes honey and pollinates flowers.B14.0
2,409bluesA slow sad musical style built on a twelve-bar pattern.2×B1+4.0
2,410brickA baked block of clay used for building walls.B14.0
2,411burgerA flat patty of meat served in a soft bun.A14.0
2,412communicationThe sharing of information between people.2×B14.0
2,413complaintA statement that you are unhappy with something.3×B14.0
2,414complimentA remark that says something good about someone or their work.3×B14.0
2,415conspiracyA secret plan by several people to do something wrong.B24.0
2,416coopA small house for hens.2×B1+4.0
2,417cooperateTo work together willingly towards the same end.2×B24.0
2,418corporateBelonging to a large company.B24.0
2,419curtainThe cloth pulled across a window.2×B14.0
2,420enormousExtremely large in size.2×A2+4.0
2,421friedCooked in hot fat.A2+4.0
2,422gunshotThe firing of a gun, and the sound it makes.B14.0
2,423happilyIn a cheerful way.2×A2+4.0
2,424impressTo make someone admire you or think well of you.3×B24.0
2,425injuryDamage to the body from an accident or blow.A2+4.0
2,426intenseExtremely strong in degree.2×B24.0
2,427leakA hole or crack that lets liquid or gas escape.4×B14.0
2,428locateTo find where something is.2×B14.0
2,429miseryGreat unhappiness or suffering.B24.0
2,430naughtyBehaving badly in a small, childish way.2×B14.0
2,431priorityThe thing that must come before all others.2×B24.0
2,432rawNot cooked.5×B24.0
2,433relievedNo longer anxious, because a feared outcome did not happen.B24.0
2,434reservationAn arrangement that keeps a table, room or seat for someone.3×B1+4.0
2,435skipperThe person in charge of a boat.2×B24.0
2,436slightSmall in amount or degree, and hard to notice.4×B24.0
2,437specificallyExactly and particularly, rather than in general.B14.0
2,438stiffHard to bend or move.5×B24.0
2,439structureThe way the parts of something are arranged.3×B24.0
2,440sumThe total reached by adding numbers together.4×B24.0
2,441sunsetThe time when the sun goes below the horizon.2×B14.0
2,442tenseNervous and unable to relax.5×B14.0
2,443unableNot having the power or skill to do something.B14.0
2,444warriorA fighter, especially in an older society.B24.0
2,445wormA long soft legless animal living in soil.A2+4.0
2,446worthyDeserving respect or the thing in question.B24.0
2,447wristThe joint between the hand and the arm.A24.0
2,448acidA sour substance that turns litmus red.2×B24.0
2,449bleedTo lose blood.2×B14.0
2,450branchA woody arm growing out of the trunk of a tree.4×B14.0
2,451bucketAn open container with a handle for carrying liquid.3×A14.0
2,452budgetThe amount of money set aside for something, and the plan for how it will be spent.4×B24.0
2,453centreThe middle point or part of something.2×A2+4.0
2,454constantHappening all the time; never stopping.5×B24.0
2,455corpseA dead human body.B24.0
2,456documentA written or printed record providing information or evidence.2×B1+4.0
2,457envelopeThe flat paper cover a letter or card is sent in.3×A24.0
2,458festivalA large public celebration held over several days, with music, food and crowds.3×B14.0
2,459fraudThe crime of tricking people out of their money.2×B24.0
2,460gloveA covering for the hand with separate parts for each finger.B14.0
2,461innerOn the inside.2×B24.0
2,462massiveExtremely large and heavy.3×B24.0
2,463menuThe list of dishes a restaurant offers.2×A2+4.0
2,464novelA book-length invented story.2×B14.0
2,465octoberThe tenth month of the year.A14.0
2,466overnightDuring the night.3×B24.0
2,467scholarshipMoney awarded to a student to fund study.2×B24.0
2,468scumA dirty film on the surface of a liquid.2×B24.0
2,469shortlyIn a short time from now; soon.3×B24.0
2,470skirtClothing hanging from the waist with no separate legs.2×A14.0
2,471soberNot affected by alcohol.2×B1+4.0
2,472spiderA small eight-legged animal that spins webs.A24.0
2,473stareTo hold your eyes on someone or something for a long time, in a way that reads as rude.3×B24.0
2,474survivalContinuing to live through something dangerous.B24.0
2,475warehouseA large building where goods are stored before being sold or sent out.2×B24.0
2,476wornThinned and damaged by long use.2×B14.0

Common in everyday speech and writingzipf 3–4

2,477absurdSo unreasonable it is almost funny.B24.0
2,478announceTo make something known officially and publicly.3×B14.0
2,479apeA large tailless primate such as a gorilla.B14.0
2,480atmosphereThe blanket of gas held around a world.2×B14.0
2,481bachelorA man who has never married.2×B24.0
2,482baitFood put on a hook to attract a fish.2×B14.0
2,483baldHaving no hair on the head.3×B14.0
2,484bartenderA person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar.B24.0
2,485benchA long seat for more than one person.2×A24.0
2,486blankWith nothing written or recorded on it.3×A2+4.0
2,487blessingWords asking for good to come to somebody.2×B24.0
2,488bounceTo spring back up or away after hitting a surface.5×B14.0
2,489burdenA heavy load, physical or mental.2×B24.0
2,490celebrationAn occasion marked with enjoyment and ceremony.B14.0
2,491championshipThe competition that decides who is best.2×B24.0
2,492coinA small flat round piece of metal used as money.3×B14.0
2,493confusingMaking it hard to understand what is meant.B24.0
2,494coreThe hard central part of a fruit, holding the seeds.5×B24.0
2,495dependTo need someone or something in order to manage.2×A2+4.0
2,496dockAn enclosed area of water where ships are loaded.2×B14.0
2,497dramaticSudden and striking.2×B14.0
2,498dummyA rubber teat given to a baby to suck.3×A24.0
2,499examineTo look at something closely and carefully.4×B14.0
2,500executionThe putting of somebody to death by law, or the carrying out of a plan.B24.0