S
sabotage - v. to damage or destroy as an act against an
organization or nation ("The rebels sabotaged the railroad.")
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
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
satellite - n. a small object in space that moves around a
larger object; an object placed in orbit around the earth
satisfy - v. to give or provide what is desired, needed or
demanded
save - v. to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for
future use
say - v. to speak; to express in words
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
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.")
seize - v. to take quickly by force; to take control of
quickly; to arrest
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, taken or directed to or away from a place
sense - v. to come to know about by feeling, believing or
understanding; n. any of the abilities to see, hear, taste,
smell or feel
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 time, 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
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
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
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
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
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
shrink - v. to make or become less in size, weight or value
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; parts away from the middle; either the right or
left half of the body
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
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.")
sing - v. to make music sounds with the voice
single - ad. one only
sink - v. to go down into water or other liquid
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
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
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.")
social - ad. of or about people or a group
soft - ad. not hard; easily shaped; pleasing to touch; not
loud
soil - n. earth in which plants grow
soldier - n. a person in the army
solid - ad. having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside;
strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas
solve - v. to find an answer; to settle
some - ad. of an amount or number or part not
stated; not all
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
space - n. the area outside the earth's atmosphere where the
sun, moon, planets and stars are; the area between or inside
things
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
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
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
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
split - v. to separate into two or more parts; to divide or
break into parts
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
stand - v. to move into or be in a position in which only the
feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place
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
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
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
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
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.")
stone - n. a small piece of rock
stop - v. to prevent any more movement or action; to come or
bring to an end
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
street - n. a road in a city, town or village
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
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 (a
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
succeed - v. to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a
planned result
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
summer - n. the warmest time of the year, between spring and
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 publicly
sure - ad. very probable; with good reason to believe; true
without question
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; the feeling caused
by something not expected
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
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
sympathy - n. a sharing of feelings or emotions with another
person, usually feelings of sadness
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
T
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.")
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
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
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
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 ("You need technical
knowledge to understand how this system works.")
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
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
temperature - n. the measurement of heat and cold
temporary - ad. lasting only a short time
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.")
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.")
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
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
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
this - pro. of or about the person, place or thing nearby that
has been spoken about already
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
tie - v. to join or hold together with some material; n.
anything that joins or unites; links or connections ("The two
nations have strong 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
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
tomorrow - n. the day after today
tonight - n. this night
too - ad. also; as well as; more than is necessary
tool - n. any instrument or device designed to help one do
work
top - n. the upper edge or surface; the highest part; the
cover of something
torture - v. to cause severe pain; n. the act of causing
severe pain in order to harm, to punish or to get information
from
total - n. the complete amount
touch - v. to put the hand or fingers on
toward - prep. in the direction of; leading to
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
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; to be unable
to move or escape; 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
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 act of treating; 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 cheat; to fool a person so as to get something
or make him or her do something
trip - n. a movement from one place to another, usually a long
distance
troops - n. a number of soldiers in a large controlled group
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
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
turn - v. to change direction; to move into a different
position; to change color, form or shape
U
under - prep. below; below the surface of; less than; as
called for by a law, agreement or system ("The river flows
under the bridge." "Such action is not permitted under the
law.")
understand - v. to know what is meant; to have knowledge of
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
up - ad. to, in or at a higher position or value
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.")
use - v. to employ for a purpose; to put into action
usual - ad. as is normal or common; as is most often done,
seen or heard
V
valley - n. a long area of land between higher areas of land
value - n. the quality of being useful, important or desired;
the amount of money that could be received if something is
sold
vegetable - n. a plant grown for food
vehicle - n. anything on or in which a person or thing can
travel or be transported, especially anything on wheels; a car
or truck
version - n. the form of something with different details than
earlier or later forms
very - ad. extremely ("He was very late.")
veto - v. to reject or refuse to approve
vicious - ad. bad; dangerous; showing harm or hate
victim - n. someone or something that is injured, killed or
made to suffer; someone who is tricked
victory - n. a success in a fight or competition
village - n. a very small town
violate - v. to fail to obey or honor; to break (an agreement)
violence - n. the use of force to cause injury, death or
damage
visit - v. to go to or come to a place for a short time for
friendly or business reasons
voice - n. the sound made by creatures, especially humans, for
speaking
volcano - n. a hill or mountain around a hole in the earth's
surface that can explode, sending hot, melted rock and ash
into the air
vote - v. to choose a candidate in an election; n. a choice or
decision expressed by the voice, by hand or by writing
W
wages - n. money received for work done
wait - v. to delay acting; to postpone
walk - v. to move by putting one foot in front of the other
wall - n. the side of a room or building formed by wood, stone
or other material; a structure sometimes used to separate
areas of land
want - v. to desire; to wish for; to need
war - n. fighting between nations, or groups in a nation,
using weapons
warm - ad. almost hot; having or feeling some heat
warn - v. to tell of possible danger; to advise or inform
about something bad that may happen
wash - v. to make clean, usually 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 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 closely; to look and wait
for
water - n. the liquid that falls from the sky as rain or is
found in lakes, rivers and oceans
wave - v. to move or cause to move one way and the other, as a
flag in the wind; to signal by moving the hand one way and the
other; n. a large mass of water that forms and moves on the
surface of a lake or ocean
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
week - n. a period of time equal to seven days
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
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?"); ad. which or
which kind ("He wants to know what you would like to drink.")
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 ("When will she come
home?"); conj. during or at the time ("I studied hard when I
was in school.")
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.")
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
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
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
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; together; using ("He
fixed it with a tool."); having ("the 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
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
world - n. the earth; the people who live on the earth
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
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
Y
year - n. a period of time equal to twelve months
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.")
you - pro. the person or persons being spoken to
young - ad. in the early years of life; not old
Z
zero - n. the number meaning none or nothing
zoo - n. a place where animals are kept for the public to look
at and study