A verb meaning to receive something willingly.

e.g., "He will accept the award."

A verb meaning to take something on as your own.

e.g., "They decided to adopt a child."

A noun; a recommendation or guidance.

e.g., "He gave me some good advice."

A verb meaning to influence or produce a change in something.

e.g., "The weather will affect our plans."

An adjective meaning permitted.

e.g., "You are not allowed to smoke here."

A verb meaning to give or apportion something.

e.g., "The teacher will allot one hour for the test."

An indirect reference to something.

e.g., "The novel is full of allusions to Shakespeare."

A verb meaning to change.

e.g., "She had to alter her wedding dress."

A noun for a climb or upward movement.

e.g., "The ascent of the mountain was difficult."

To release someone from custody on payment; to scoop water.

e.g., "He was released on bail. We had to bail water out of the boat."

An adjective meaning naked or uncovered.

e.g., "The trees were bare in winter."

The bottom part; a foundation.

e.g., "The lamp has a heavy base."

A boundary or edge.

e.g., "We crossed the border into Canada."

A device for stopping a vehicle.

e.g., "He slammed on the brakes."

A violation of a law or duty.

e.g., "This is a breach of contract."

Related to a bride or a wedding.

e.g., "She looked beautiful in her bridal gown."

To raise a sensitive topic for discussion.

e.g., "He decided to broach the subject of a pay raise."

A large gun.

e.g., "The old fort had a real cannon."

The most important city; wealth; an uppercase letter.

e.g., "Paris is the capital of France."

To remove offensive material.

e.g., "The government might censor parts of the film."

A breakfast food made from grain.

e.g., "I had a bowl of cereal for breakfast."

To quote or refer to a source.

e.g., "Remember to cite your sources in your essay."

A location or a place.

e.g., "This is the site of the new building."

Relating to a climax.

e.g., "The movie had a climactic ending."

Something that completes or makes something else perfect.

e.g., "The wine is a perfect complement to the cheese."

An adjective meaning awake and aware of one's surroundings.

e.g., "He was conscious of the fact that he was being watched."

A small dried grape or berry.

e.g., "The scone contained currants and raisins."

Respectable; adequate.

e.g., "He is a decent human being."

The four-legged mammal.

e.g., "We saw three deer in the forest."

A dry, arid region; (verb) to abandon.

e.g., "The Sahara is a vast desert. A soldier must not desert his post."

Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

e.g., "She was always very discreet about her personal life."

Consisting of two parts.

e.g., "The car has dual airbags."

To draw out a response.

e.g., "The question was intended to elicit a confession."

Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

e.g., "She is an eminent scholar of medieval history."

Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.

e.g., "Malaria is endemic in tropical regions."

To make certain that something will happen.

e.g., "Please ensure that all the lights are off."

To protect something with an insurance policy.

e.g., "I need to insure my new car."

(verb) To wrap up, cover, or surround completely.

e.g., "Fog began to envelop the city."

Still in existence; surviving.

e.g., "Few of the author's original manuscripts are still extant."

To lose consciousness; weak or dizzy.

e.g., "She felt faint from the heat. I heard a faint noise."

Refers to physical distance.

e.g., "The gas station is farther down the road."

Used for items you can count.

e.g., "There are fewer students in class today."

A special aptitude or ability for doing something well.

e.g., "She has a flair for design."

An insulting or mocking remark; a taunt.

e.g., "The crowd directed gibes at the opposing team."

A live performance by a musician or group.

e.g., "The band has a gig in London tonight."

Strong and healthy.

e.g., "My grandfather is hale and hearty at 85."

Stands for the Latin *id est*, meaning "that is" or "in other words".

e.g., "The price is final, i.e., no discounts are available."

A precise moment in time.

e.g., "The decision was made in an instant."

Possessive pronoun; belonging to it.

e.g., "The dog wagged its tail."

To put or place something down (it takes an object).

e.g., "Please lay the book on the table."

Present tense verb, pronounced /liːd/, meaning to guide.

e.g., "She will lead the team to victory."

(adjective) Reluctant; unwilling.

e.g., "I was loath to admit my mistake."

A verb meaning to be deprived of or cease to have something.

e.g., "Don't lose your keys."

A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl; a role or responsibility.

e.g., "She took on the mantle of leadership."

Relating to marriage.

e.g., "The couple sought marital counseling."

Relating to a navy or navies.

e.g., "The country has a strong naval presence."

Not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time.

e.g., "The library book is overdue."

The past tense of the verb "to pass".

e.g., "He passed the car on the highway."

The pointed top of a mountain.

e.g., "We reached the peak at sunrise."

To look quickly or furtively.

e.g., "Don't peek at your presents!"

To subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment.

e.g., "The regime was known to persecute its opponents."

Simple; not decorated; a large area of flat land.

e.g., "The food was quite plain. They rode across the great plain."

(verb) To be absorbed in reading or study; (noun) a tiny opening.

e.g., "He would pore over the ancient texts. Sweat comes from your pores."

To come before something in time.

e.g., "The introduction will precede the main chapters."

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example.

e.g., "The ruling set a new legal precedent."

First in importance, order, or position; a prime minister.

e.g., "He is the premier expert in his field."

Most important; the head of a school.

e.g., "The principal reason for our success is teamwork."

A gland in males.

e.g., "He had a check-up for his prostate."

A small bag-like structure in an animal or plant.

e.g., "The spider spun an egg sac."

A device that detects or measures a physical property.

e.g., "The light is activated by a motion sensor."

Writing materials like paper and envelopes.

e.g., "She bought some new stationery for her letters."

To take without permission.

e.g., "It is wrong to steal."

Possessive pronoun; belonging to them.

e.g., "The students love their new teacher."

Contraction of 'they are'.

e.g., "They're going to the movies tonight."

An adverb related to time or sequence.

e.g., "We went to the park, and then we got ice cream."

A preposition indicating direction, or part of an infinitive verb.

e.g., "I am going to the store. I want to help."

An adverb meaning also or to an excessive degree.

e.g., "I want to go too. It is too cold."

The state of the atmosphere (e.g., temperature, wind).

e.g., "The weather is beautiful today."

A pronoun used as the subject of a verb.

e.g., "Who is coming to the party?"

Contraction of 'who is' or 'who has'.

e.g., "Who's going to the store?"

The destruction of a ship or vehicle; to destroy.

e.g., "The storm caused a shipwreck. Don't wreck my car."

Possessive pronoun; belonging to you.

e.g., "Is this your jacket?"