Word lists for elementary

a British peer of the highest rank

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

any of several small Old World finches

flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements

front paw; analogous to the human hand

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

a remark capable of wounding mentally

large stinging paper wasp

a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle

have supper; eat dinner

small piece of e.g. bread or cake

flow over or cover completely

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

an elevated place serving as a seat

canine tooth of a carnivorous animal

the hard foot of some mammals

a single-celled fungus that reproduces asexually

a spore-producing organism that lacks chlorophyll

infectious agent that replicates itself within living hosts

a minute life form, especially one that causes disease

a collection of maps in book form

an uncastrated male hog

a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll

slightly wet

disgustingly dirty

tender and brittle

free from liquid or moisture

a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening

the distance between things

the domain ruled by a single authoritative sovereign

one of the large landmasses of the earth

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

characterized by speed

watch attentively

look attentively

natural abilities or qualities

disgustingly dirty

a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing

in a state of sleep

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

a light fitful sleep

a large smooth mass of rock detached from a place of origin

a legal document to effect a transfer of property

showing careful forethought

junction by which parts or objects are linked together

an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge

a conveyance that transports people or objects

a remark expressing praise and admiration

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation

a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

something added to embellish or make perfect

a complex entity made of many parts

long strip of cloth or paper for decoration or advertising

a physicist who studies celestial bodies and the universe

a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market

a long depression in the surface of the land

a severe or trying experience

lacking in energy or will

make steady progress

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

a domesticated bird

fussy, especially about details

preventing realization or attainment of a desire

move the upper body backwards and down

transmit or serve as the medium for transmission

declare to be true or accept the reality of

declare untrue; contradict

a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series

convert food into absorbable substances

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

a daughter of your sibling

a son of your sibling

showing inventiveness and skill

someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else

a payment or series of payments made by a lessee to an owner

the third planet from the sun

fearless and daring

hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances

make reference to

put into a proper or systematic order

a deep opening in the earth’s surface

hold or have within

a sudden very loud noise

sharp curved horny process on the toe of some animals

vertical flue carrying smoke through the wall of a building

have supper; eat dinner

a remark capable of wounding mentally

a structure taller than its diameter

assign to a higher position

come up with after a mental effort

laborer who extracts ores and minerals

a beam used as a main support in a structure

protect against a challenge or attack

the center of an object

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto land

leave as a guarantee in return for money

a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent’s king

an imaginary line around the Earth forming a great circle

import or export without paying customs duties

a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry

cease an action temporarily

a celestial body that revolves around the sun

a relatively flat raised area of land

the quality of being able or disposed to inflict pain

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

equip with sails or masts

flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements

ant-like social insect that feeds on wood

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees

regard highly; think much of

move fast

(of soil) soft and watery

behave in a certain manner

exercise authority over, as of nations

something that results

cause bodily harm to

something that causes a sudden intense feeling

happening without warning or in a short space of time

not containing anyone or anything; unfilled or unoccupied

turn on or around an axis or a center

a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire

extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree

a shape with a circular base and sides tapering to a point

a drawing intended to explain how something works

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

the wood of trees prepared for use as building material

especially good, remarkable, or superlative

a power to affect persons or events

a tank or pool filled with water for keeping live fish

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid

worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable

marked by extreme and violent energy

an untroubled state that is free from disturbances

behave in a certain manner

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

the distance between things

covering that provides protection from the weather

a repeated design, structure, or arrangement

combustion of materials producing heat and light and smoke

become invisible or unnoticeable

happening or existing now

the distance or interval between two points

a record or narrative description of past events

a learned person

a long rod or pole, especially the body of a weapon

a partially opened flower

flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

an ordered reference standard

learn by heart

a close friend

censure severely or angrily

a three-dimensional work of art

feeling or showing extreme displeasure or hostility

give qualities or abilities to

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

a smooth round structure in the shell of a clam or oyster

harmonious arrangement or relation of parts within a whole

overly eager speed and possible carelessness

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

an act that does not succeed

able to be depended on; consistent or steady

the organ that is the center of the nervous system

the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

put down, place, or press the foot

two items of the same kind

be at an angle

an open or empty space in or between things

something intended to communicate a particular impression

be puzzling or bewildering to

an estimate of ability to fulfill financial commitments

a large cave or a large chamber in a cave

break down, literally or metaphorically

a system of timekeeping that defines divisions of the year

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope

a group of many things in the air or on the ground

goods carried by a large vehicle

the series of vertebrae forming the backbone

a structure from which tissue can develop into an organism

an impairment of health

a salesperson in a store

a steep high face of rock

fine particles of wood made by sawing wood

the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms

write carelessly

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

something a little different from others of the same type

the force of attraction between all masses in the universe

relatively long-bodied reptile with legs and a tapering tail

a small storeroom for storing food or beverages

the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

soft creamy candy

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar often with fruit or nuts

a ceremonial procession including people marching

make reference to

call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response

seize and throw down an opponent player carrying the ball

cause to separate and go in different directions

a politically organized body of people under a government

gather something into small wrinkles or folds

an emblem that signifies your status

an indirect suggestion

take in a liquid

wash thoroughly

a parallelogram with four right angles

give, especially as an honor

a V shape

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

a light barrier that competitors must leap over in races

a child’s room for a baby

a formal military gesture of respect

the act of working out the form of something

the act of partitioning

reproduce someone’s behavior or looks

a field where grass or alfalfa is grown to be made into hay

something acquired without compensation

a source of danger

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

a substance that can be consumed to produce energy

restore by putting together what is torn or broken

involving the mind or an intellectual process

urge or force in an indicated direction

a small house with a single story

censure severely or angrily

marked by extreme anger

the line that appears to bound an object

a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

special emphasis attached to something

any of various soft sweet desserts thickened usually with flour and baked or boiled or steamed

a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy

joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

having a low or inadequate temperature

a prominent or well-known object in a particular place

excessively quick

a division of a stem arising from the main stem of a plant

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

machine that creates mechanical energy and imparts movement

tear or be torn violently

restore by putting together what is torn or broken

a large sleeping room containing several beds

the mathematical symbol 0 denoting absence of quantity

the state of being asleep

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane

the quality of being able or disposed to inflict pain

special emphasis attached to something

of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area

a room with food sold to personnel at an institution

choose by a vote for an office or membership

a stringed instrument that has long neck and circular body

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

an assembly to conduct judicial business

the desire to see others suffer

register formally as a participant or member

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance

an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility

a group of birds

in addition

cut with a blade or mower

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land

a deep and relatively narrow body of water

twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

proceeding in small stages

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters

make an effort

drive someone in a vehicle

a flowerless, seedless plant with fronds that uncurl upward

further or extra

give a title to someone

extremely cold

the content of observation or participation in an event

bend or lay so that one part covers the other

fasten or put together two or more pieces

throw or bend back from a surface

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

of first rank or importance or value

further or extra

made smooth, as by ice, grease, or water

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

young tree

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

someone who is the first to think of or make something

provide the means to perform some task

move or cause to move energetically or busily

slightly wet

stone post at side of a road to show distances

an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together

sound the strings of an instrument

a belief that can guide behavior

having the nature of threatening evil

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

a three-dimensional figure with six equal squares as faces

jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

the principal Christian church building of a diocese

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

a magnifier of images of distant objects

the main stem of a tree

order by virtue of superior authority; decree

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals

(folklore) a fairy that is somewhat mischievous

young of domestic cattle

the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms

wetness caused by water

an implement for practical use

the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect

an unfortunate mishap

admit to a wrongdoing

a trait of dignified seriousness

similar things placed in order or one after another

important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks

the ability to see

the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play

a period during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

feel sorry for; be contrite about

protect from impact

a cleaning implement for sweeping

clean by using a broom or as if with a broom

an area that is in the middle of some larger region

a competition in which contestants play a series of games

having a sharply uneven surface or outline

become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet

an established custom

the act of concentrating on something

a quantity considered as a proportion of another quantity

a long fixed look

a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging

involving risk or danger

a device signaling the occurrence of some undesirable event

a list of times at which things are planned to occur

a shape with sharp turns in alternating directions

a traveling show featuring rides and games

a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

the natural satellite of the Earth

animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells

enclosed land around a house or other building

a device for creating a current of air by movement

destroy completely

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

as far as something can go

very unhappy

a cereal grass

affect with wonder

an enclosure in which animals can be kept

the boundary of a surface

mixture of graphite with clay used in pencils

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement

ice resembling a pendent spear formed by dripping water

determining opinions by interviewing people

any object that can be used to hold things

someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses

gain knowledge or skills

hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire

a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant

assets belonging to an individual person or group

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

an association of states or individuals for common action

having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization

an interest or pursuit that someone pursues regularly

one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of insects

an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual

receive an academic degree upon completion of one’s studies

two performers or singers who perform together

any activity that is performed alone without assistance

join the military

a light usually carried in the hand

a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators

an implement that has hairs or bristles set into a handle

a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle

a formal association of people with similar interests

fix by putting together what is torn or broken

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way

everything that exists anywhere

the length of a straight line through the center of a circle

able to be seen through with clarity

the act of traveling from one place to another

a metal rod wielded or twirled by a drum major or majorette

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

a strong current of air

the state of being more than full

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

have confidence or faith in

rub with a circular motion

relinquish possession or control over

spring back; spring away from an impact

a plant with facilities for manufacturing