# Space, Position & Direction

**Type:** Topic
**Words:** 1546

## About

Where things are, how they are arranged, and which way they face.

## Words by Level

### A1
- there — In or at that place, away from the speaker.; frequency rank 36
- here — In or at this place, where the speaker is.; frequency rank 37
- right — Correct in opinion or fact; not mistaken.; frequency rank 44
- out — Away from the inside of a place or container.; frequency rank 45
- up — Toward or in a higher position.; frequency rank 47
- back — To or toward the place, position, or time something came from.; frequency rank 77
- way — A method or manner of doing something.; frequency rank 105
- down — From a higher to a lower place or position.; frequency rank 106
- off — Away from a place, person, or thing.; frequency rank 122
- again — One more time; once more.; frequency rank 147
- away — To or at a distance from a place, person, or thing.; frequency rank 158
- around — Surrounding or on every side of something.; frequency rank 179
- name — The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing.; frequency rank 181
- place — A particular point, area, or location.; frequency rank 182
- hello — A word you say to greet someone.; frequency rank 195
- left — On the side of the body where the heart is; the opposite of right.; frequency rank 212
- together — With each other; in one another's company.; frequency rank 259
- end — The final part of an event, period, or activity; frequency rank 323
- ago — Used to say how far back in the past something happened.; frequency rank 334
- sit — to rest with your weight on your bottom, with your upper body upright; frequency rank 364
- point — An idea or fact that someone wants to express in an argument or discussion.; frequency rank 408
- close — Near in space or time.; frequency rank 423
- stand — To be on your feet in an upright position.; frequency rank 453
- between — In the space or time that separates two things.; frequency rank 460
- high — Reaching a great distance up from the ground; tall.; frequency rank 490
- front — The part of something that faces forward or is nearest the viewer.; frequency rank 506
- line — A long, thin mark on a surface.; frequency rank 511
- full — Holding as much as possible; with no space left.; frequency rank 517
- outside — Not inside a building; in the open air.; frequency rank 525
- fast — Moving or able to move quickly.; frequency rank 613
- near — A short distance from someone or something.; frequency rank 792
- sun — The star that gives light and heat to the Earth and the other planets.; frequency rank 830
- enjoy — To get pleasure from something.; frequency rank 854
- list — A set of items written or printed one after another.; frequency rank 910
- difference — The way in which two or more things are not the same.; frequency rank 1051
- above — in or to a higher place than something; frequency rank 1259
- band — A group of musicians who play together.; frequency rank 1299
- correct — Right; free from mistakes.; frequency rank 1404
- wash — To clean something with water and usually soap.; frequency rank 1619
- cream — The thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top.; frequency rank 1635
- post — The system of collecting and delivering letters and parcels; the mail.; frequency rank 1787
- tall — Having a greater than average height.; frequency rank 2070
- below — In or to a lower position than something.; frequency rank 2144
- piano — A large musical instrument with a keyboard of black and white keys that you press to make sounds.; frequency rank 2179
- sandwich — Two slices of bread with a filling between them.; frequency rank 2849
- orange — Of the colour between red and yellow.; frequency rank 2932
- gray — Of a colour between black and white, like a cloudy sky.; frequency rank 3327
- activity — something you do for interest or enjoyment; frequency rank 3353
- zoo — A place where wild animals are kept so that people can see them.; frequency rank 4272
- pencil — A thin wooden instrument with a grey or coloured centre, used for writing or drawing.; frequency rank 5784
- o'clock — Used with a number to say the exact hour of the day.

### A2
- lost — Unable to find your way.; frequency rank 341
- far — At, to, or from a great distance.; frequency rank 391
- shut — To close something, or to become closed.; frequency rank 396
- inside — Within a building or enclosed space; indoors.; frequency rank 409
- rest — A period of relaxing or doing nothing in order to recover energy.; frequency rank 445
- side — One of the flat outer surfaces of an object.; frequency rank 452
- captain — The person in charge of a ship or aircraft.; frequency rank 536
- ahead — In front, or in the direction you are facing or moving.; frequency rank 546
- perfect — Having no faults or mistakes; as good as it can possibly be.; frequency rank 568
- top — The highest part or surface of something.; frequency rank 591
- air — The mixture of gases we breathe and that surrounds the Earth.; frequency rank 608
- lie — To be or move into a flat, resting position on a surface.; frequency rank 629
- somewhere — In or at a place that is not stated or not known exactly.; frequency rank 642
- choice — The chance or right to choose between two or more things.; frequency rank 719
- instead — In place of something else; as a different choice.; frequency rank 767
- across — from one side of something to the other; frequency rank 806
- middle — The part of something that is the same distance from both ends or all sides.; frequency rank 810
- situation — the set of conditions or facts that exist at a particular time; frequency rank 819
- lead — To guide or take someone to a place.; frequency rank 826
- space — An empty area between or around things that can be used or filled.; frequency rank 837
- ground — The solid surface of the Earth that you walk on.; frequency rank 858
- cover — To place something over or on top of something else.; frequency rank 885
- forward — Toward the front; in the direction ahead.; frequency rank 919
- seat — Something you sit on, such as a chair or part of a chair.; frequency rank 978
- position — The place where someone or something is.; frequency rank 980
- continue — To keep doing something or keep happening without stopping.; frequency rank 1027
- quit — To stop doing something.; frequency rank 1035
- south — The direction that is opposite to north; one of the four main compass points.; frequency rank 1040
- north — The direction that is on your left when you face the rising sun; one of the four main points of the compass.; frequency rank 1058
- reach — To stretch out your arm, especially to touch or take something.; frequency rank 1075
- planet — A large round object in space that moves around a star such as the Sun.; frequency rank 1089
- search — To look carefully in order to find someone or something.; frequency rank 1094
- everywhere — In or to every place; in all places.; frequency rank 1125
- further — To a greater extent or degree.; frequency rank 1160
- fit — To be the right size or shape for someone or something.; frequency rank 1171
- smile — To turn up the corners of your mouth to show you are happy, pleased, or friendly.; frequency rank 1177
- guard — A person whose job is to protect or watch over a place, person, or thing.; frequency rank 1179
- apart — Separated by a distance in space or time.; frequency rank 1198
- west — The direction where the sun sets, opposite to east.; frequency rank 1204
- upstairs — On or to a higher floor of a building.; frequency rank 1220
- hole — An opening or empty space in a solid object or surface.; frequency rank 1253
- sky — the space above the earth where you can see the sun, clouds, and stars; frequency rank 1273
- roll — To move by turning over and over, or to make something move this way.; frequency rank 1280
- raise — To lift or move something to a higher position.; frequency rank 1308
- camp — A place where people stay in tents or simple buildings for a short time.; frequency rank 1330
- bottom — The lowest part of something.; frequency rank 1374
- hall — A passage or area inside a building that connects rooms.; frequency rank 1381
- corner — The point where two walls, edges, or sides meet.; frequency rank 1399
- apologize — To say that you are sorry for something you have done.; frequency rank 1405
- east — The direction where the sun rises.; frequency rank 1419
- center — The middle part or point of something.; frequency rank 1520
- pack — To put things into a bag, box, or case, especially for travel or storage.; frequency rank 1522
- belong — To be owned by someone.; frequency rank 1558
- remain — To stay in the same place or condition.; frequency rank 1563
- nowhere — Not in or to any place.; frequency rank 1583
- pretend — To act as if something is true when it is not.; frequency rank 1592
- dry — Not wet; having no water or moisture.; frequency rank 1600
- female — Belonging to the sex that can produce eggs or give birth.; frequency rank 1605
- prefer — To like one thing or person more than another.; frequency rank 1625
- base — The bottom part of something that it stands or rests on.; frequency rank 1629
- tie — A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and knotted at the front.; frequency rank 1657
- split — To divide or break something into parts, often along a line.; frequency rank 1729
- easily — Without difficulty.; frequency rank 1751
- based — Built on or developed from a particular thing, place, or idea.; frequency rank 1753
- shake — To move quickly back and forth or up and down.; frequency rank 1774
- loose — Not firmly fixed in place.; frequency rank 1775
- chest — The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach.; frequency rank 1813
- ruin — To spoil or destroy something completely.; frequency rank 1918
- avoid — To stay away from a person, place, or thing.; frequency rank 1968
- proper — Right, suitable, or correct for a particular situation.; frequency rank 2004
- direction — The way something or someone is moving or pointing.; frequency rank 2037
- regular — Happening or done at fixed, even times.; frequency rank 2056
- source — The place, person, or thing that something comes from.; frequency rank 2133
- advantage — Something that helps you or puts you in a better position than others.; frequency rank 2151
- rob — To steal money or property from a person or place, often using force or threats.; frequency rank 2199
- deeply — Very greatly; to a strong degree.; frequency rank 2243
- range — A set of different things of the same general kind.; frequency rank 2423
- elevator — A machine that carries people or goods up and down between the floors of a building.; frequency rank 2499
- wave — To move your hand from side to side to greet someone or say goodbye.; frequency rank 2505
- attitude — The way you think and feel about someone or something.; frequency rank 2511
- understanding — Knowledge of how something works or what it means.; frequency rank 2519
- collect — To gather things together from different places.; frequency rank 2526
- opposite — Located directly across from something or facing it.; frequency rank 2645
- belt — A strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to hold up clothes or for decoration.; frequency rank 2667
- thin — Having a small distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.; frequency rank 2714
- title — The name of a book, film, song, or other work.; frequency rank 2807
- mobile — Able to move or be moved easily from place to place.; frequency rank 2888
- entrance — A door, gate, or opening through which you enter a place.; frequency rank 2947
- underground — Below the surface of the ground.; frequency rank 3145
- chip — A small piece broken off from a larger solid object.; frequency rank 3155
- thick — Having a large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.; frequency rank 3232
- replace — To put a new or different person or thing in the place of another.; frequency rank 3264
- belly — The front part of the body below the chest; the stomach area.; frequency rank 3382
- sink — to go down below the surface of water or another liquid; frequency rank 3395
- noon — Twelve o'clock in the middle of the day; midday.; frequency rank 3490
- succeed — To achieve what you wanted or planned.; frequency rank 3621
- shell — The hard outer covering of an animal such as a snail, crab, or turtle.; frequency rank 3633
- knee — The joint in the middle of your leg, where it bends.; frequency rank 3734
- steak — A thick, flat piece of meat, especially beef, for grilling or frying.; frequency rank 3928
- pan — A flat, round metal container with a handle, used for cooking.; frequency rank 3933
- chin — The part of the face below the mouth.; frequency rank 3955
- inner — Located on the inside or closer to the centre.; frequency rank 4094
- diary — A book in which you write down what happens to you each day and your private thoughts.; frequency rank 4298
- swallow — To make food or drink pass from your mouth down into your stomach.; frequency rank 4329
- elsewhere — In, at, or to another place.; frequency rank 4612
- lamp — A device that gives light, especially one you can move around a room.; frequency rank 4613
- lip — Either of the two soft edges around the opening of the mouth.; frequency rank 4650
- oven — A kitchen appliance with an enclosed space used for baking, roasting, or heating food.; frequency rank 4783
- climbing — The sport or activity of going up walls, rocks, or mountains.; frequency rank 4795
- teenage — Aged between 13 and 19 years old.; frequency rank 4843
- rumor — A piece of information that people pass around even though no one knows if it is true.; frequency rank 4856
- frog — A small, smooth-skinned animal with long back legs that lives in or near water and jumps.; frequency rank 4858
- pacific — Calm and peaceful; tending to avoid conflict.; frequency rank 4946
- toe — One of the five digits at the end of the foot.; frequency rank 5434
- explore — To travel through a place in order to learn about it or discover something.; frequency rank 5585
- painter — An artist who creates pictures using paint.; frequency rank 5614
- correctly — In a way that has no mistakes; the right way.; frequency rank 5768
- earthquake — A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements deep inside the earth.; frequency rank 5824
- camping — The activity of staying in a tent or similar place outdoors for a holiday.; frequency rank 5861
- teenager — A person between thirteen and nineteen years old.; frequency rank 5887
- crowded — Full of people or things, with very little space.; frequency rank 5892
- orphan — A child whose parents have both died.; frequency rank 5915
- suitable — Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.; frequency rank 5985
- dam — A barrier built across a river to hold back or control the water.; frequency rank 6120
- fork — A tool with a handle and several points, used for eating or serving food.; frequency rank 6265
- scarf — A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration.; frequency rank 6323
- poster — A large printed sheet, often with a picture, put up on a wall to advertise something or for decoration.; frequency rank 6342
- additional — more than what is usual or already there; extra; frequency rank 6612
- countryside — Land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, and open space.; frequency rank 6759
- overseas — To or in a foreign country, especially one across the sea.; frequency rank 6992
- astronaut — A person who is trained to travel and work in space.; frequency rank 7132
- reflect — To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image from a surface.; frequency rank 7313
- aisle — A passage between rows of seats or shelves, as in a theatre, plane, or shop.; frequency rank 7383
- spaceship — A vehicle designed to carry people through space.; frequency rank 7422
- comb — A flat tool with a row of thin teeth, used to tidy and straighten your hair.; frequency rank 7653
- mushroom — A small fungus with a stem and a round top, some kinds of which can be eaten.; frequency rank 10044
- lunchtime — The time around the middle of the day when lunch is eaten.; frequency rank 10790
- traveler — A person who is travelling or who often travels.; frequency rank 10913
- windy — With a lot of wind blowing.; frequency rank 11112
- handicapped — Held back or limited by a disadvantage of some kind.; frequency rank 11622
- folder — A place on a computer where files and other folders are kept together.; frequency rank 12714
- right-hand — On or relating to the right side.; frequency rank 12926
- omelet — A dish made of beaten eggs cooked in a pan, often folded around a filling such as cheese or ham.; frequency rank 12970
- seaside — The area next to the sea, especially a place people visit for holidays.; frequency rank 13158
- pear — A sweet, juicy fruit that is narrow at the top and round at the bottom.; frequency rank 13163
- widely — By many people or in many places.; frequency rank 13574
- midday — The middle of the day; twelve o'clock noon.; frequency rank 13825
- disadvantage — Something that makes a situation worse or less favorable; a drawback.; frequency rank 15962
- indoor — Located inside a building, or used or done inside a building.; frequency rank 15979
- plural — Referring to more than one person or thing.; frequency rank 19452
- toothache — A pain in or around a tooth.; frequency rank 19580
- left-hand — On or towards the left side.; frequency rank 21358
- escalator — A moving staircase that carries people up or down between floors.; frequency rank 24418
- stair — A set of steps for going up or down between levels of a building.; frequency rank 25126
- consist — To be made up of particular parts or things.; frequency rank 25155
- snowboarding — The sport of sliding down snowy slopes while standing on a snowboard.; frequency rank 29879
- noun — A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.; frequency rank 31061
- guidebook — A book that gives information about a place, especially for tourists.; frequency rank 31568
- washing-up — The job of washing the dishes, pots, and cutlery after a meal.; frequency rank 46757
- all right
- sports center

### B1
- hang — To attach something at the top so the rest hangs down freely.; frequency rank 620
- entire — Whole or complete, with no part left out.; frequency rank 802
- stuck — Unable to move from a place or position.; frequency rank 1069
- rid — To free yourself or a place from something unwanted (used with 'of').; frequency rank 1105
- heaven — In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death.; frequency rank 1154
- pregnant — Carrying a developing baby inside the body.; frequency rank 1233
- throat — The front part of the neck.; frequency rank 1252
- lay — To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position.; frequency rank 1356
- blind — Not able to see.; frequency rank 1421
- hanging — Attached at the top so that the rest falls down freely.; frequency rank 1431
- turning — A place where a road branches off from another; a side road or junction.; frequency rank 1586
- universe — Everything that exists, including all of space, time, and matter.; frequency rank 1614
- distance — The amount of space between two places or points.; frequency rank 1685
- gentleman — A polite, well-mannered man.; frequency rank 1726
- access — The right or chance to use, enter, or reach something.; frequency rank 1748
- covered — Having something spread over or laid on top of it.; frequency rank 1773
- connection — A relationship or link between things or events.; frequency rank 1885
- cancer — A serious disease in which abnormal cells grow and spread in the body.; frequency rank 1924
- location — A particular place or position.; frequency rank 2041
- grave — A place in the ground where a dead body is buried, often marked by a stone.; frequency rank 2061
- sexual — Relating to physical attraction or activity between people.; frequency rank 2084
- aside — To or toward one side so as to be out of the way.; frequency rank 2154
- central — In or near the middle of an area or thing.; frequency rank 2189
- remove — To take something away from a place.; frequency rank 2238
- properly — In the correct or right way.; frequency rank 2294
- directly — In a straight line or course; straight.; frequency rank 2298
- fallen — Having dropped to the ground.; frequency rank 2325
- presence — The fact of being in a particular place.; frequency rank 2327
- precious — Very valuable or worth a lot of money.; frequency rank 2344
- drag — To pull something heavy along with effort.; frequency rank 2362
- shift — A change from one position, idea, or situation to another.; frequency rank 2381
- parking — Space where vehicles can be left for a time.; frequency rank 2435
- progress — The process of improving or developing over time.; frequency rank 2442
- dump — To get rid of something by throwing it away carelessly.; frequency rank 2463
- failure — A lack of success in doing something.; frequency rank 2601
- setting — The time and place in which something happens, especially in a story.; frequency rank 2630
- bow — To bend the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.; frequency rank 2703
- unique — Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.; frequency rank 2755
- bound — Travelling or heading toward a particular place.; frequency rank 2791
- guide — A person who shows others around a place or leads them on a journey.; frequency rank 2794
- trail — A path through the countryside or a rough area.; frequency rank 2877
- embarrassed — Feeling awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable, especially in front of other people.; frequency rank 2887
- bust — To break something, or to break open suddenly and forcefully.; frequency rank 2960
- champion — A person or team that wins a competition.; frequency rank 3008
- cap — A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a part that sticks out at the front.; frequency rank 3027
- virus — A tiny living agent that causes disease by spreading inside the cells of a living host.; frequency rank 3063
- scratch — To rub your skin with your nails, often to relieve itching.; frequency rank 3084
- distant — Far away in space.; frequency rank 3091
- jungle — A thick tropical forest full of wild plants and animals.; frequency rank 3143
- link — A connection between people, things, or ideas.; frequency rank 3144
- port — A place on the coast where ships dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.; frequency rank 3189
- recording — Sound, video, or images stored so they can be played back.; frequency rank 3204
- someplace — In, at, or to a place that is not specified; somewhere.; frequency rank 3227
- western — In or from the west of a place.; frequency rank 3241
- apology — A statement saying that you are sorry for something you have done.; frequency rank 3317
- paradise — A very beautiful or perfect place.; frequency rank 3343
- helicopter — An aircraft with spinning blades on top that let it fly straight up, hover, and land without a runway.; frequency rank 3491
- minor — Small or not very important.; frequency rank 3540
- destruction — The act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.; frequency rank 3625
- exhausted — Extremely tired.; frequency rank 3641
- necklace — A piece of jewellery, such as a chain or string of beads, worn around the neck.; frequency rank 3652
- pole — A long, thin, rounded piece of wood or metal used to hold or support something.; frequency rank 3704
- internal — on or relating to the inside of something.; frequency rank 3741
- upper — Higher in position than something else.; frequency rank 3839
- superior — Better than someone or something else in quality.; frequency rank 3931
- entry — The act of going into a place.; frequency rank 3984
- mount — To get up onto something, especially a horse or bicycle.; frequency rank 3992
- reception — The area near the entrance of a hotel or office where visitors are welcomed.; frequency rank 4003
- abandon — to leave a person or place forever, especially someone who needs you; frequency rank 4007
- hip — Either of the two parts of the body on each side, below the waist and above the legs.; frequency rank 4032
- satellite — A machine sent into space to orbit the Earth and send back signals or information.; frequency rank 4054
- palm — The inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the fingers.; frequency rank 4155
- contrary — Completely different from or opposed to something in nature or purpose.; frequency rank 4209
- crossing — A place where you can safely cross a road, railway, or river.; frequency rank 4229
- daisy — A small wild flower with white petals and a yellow center.; frequency rank 4267
- burst — To break open suddenly because of pressure from inside.; frequency rank 4311
- packing — The act of putting things into bags or boxes, especially for travel or sending.; frequency rank 4320
- closely — In a careful, attentive way.; frequency rank 4388
- boot — A strong shoe that covers the foot and part of the leg.; frequency rank 4401
- turtle — A reptile with a hard protective shell, living on land or in water.; frequency rank 4427
- candidate — A person who is trying to be elected or chosen for a job or position.; frequency rank 4432
- immediate — Happening right away, with no delay.; frequency rank 4437
- lean — To bend or move your body into a sloping position.; frequency rank 4547
- coffin — A long box in which a dead person is buried or cremated.; frequency rank 4583
- arrow — A thin, pointed stick that is shot from a bow.; frequency rank 4626
- located — Placed or situated in a particular position.; frequency rank 4634
- eastern — Situated in or facing the east.; frequency rank 4644
- breast — Either of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that can produce milk.; frequency rank 4659
- ladder — A frame with steps used for climbing up or down, made of two long pieces joined by rungs.; frequency rank 4800
- alternative — One of two or more things you can choose between.; frequency rank 4801
- whale — A very large mammal that lives in the sea and breathes air through a hole on top of its head.; frequency rank 4897
- filling — The food put inside a sandwich, pie, or pastry.; frequency rank 4913
- rank — A person's position or level within a group or organization.; frequency rank 5050
- locate — To find the exact position of something.; frequency rank 5078
- candle — A stick of wax with a string through the middle that gives light when it burns.; frequency rank 5084
- outer — On the outside, or farther from the centre.; frequency rank 5093
- sunset — The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.; frequency rank 5101
- handy — Useful and easy to use.; frequency rank 5116
- pace — The speed at which something happens or moves.; frequency rank 5122
- collapse — To fall down suddenly because of a loss of support or strength.; frequency rank 5355
- tide — The regular rise and fall of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun.; frequency rank 5370
- orbit — The curved path an object follows as it circles a planet, star, or other body in space.; frequency rank 5430
- encounter — To experience or be faced with something, especially a problem; frequency rank 5440
- phoenix — A mythical bird that burns itself to ashes and then rises again, born new from the ashes.; frequency rank 5508
- Atlantic — The Atlantic Ocean, between the Americas and Europe and Africa.; frequency rank 5524
- compromise — an agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wants; frequency rank 5545
- forehead — The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.; frequency rank 5663
- bracelet — A band or chain worn around the wrist as decoration.; frequency rank 5678
- contain — To hold or have something inside.; frequency rank 5679
- bounce — To spring back after hitting a surface.; frequency rank 5710
- leadership — The ability or quality of being a good leader.; frequency rank 5756
- compound — a substance made by combining two or more elements or ingredients; frequency rank 5840
- dot — A small round mark or spot.; frequency rank 5926
- hesitate — To pause before doing something because you are nervous or unsure.; frequency rank 5940
- fold — To bend something so that one part lies over another.; frequency rank 5979
- embarrass — To make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable in front of others.; frequency rank 6218
- fountain — A structure that shoots water into the air, usually for decoration in a garden or public place.; frequency rank 6257
- gap — An empty space or opening between two things.; frequency rank 6321
- orchestra — A large group of musicians who play instruments together, often including strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.; frequency rank 6451
- surrounding — Being all around a place; nearby on every side.; frequency rank 6597
- popcorn — Corn kernels that burst open and puff up when heated, eaten as a snack.; frequency rank 6690
- layer — A single thickness of a material that covers a surface or lies between other things.; frequency rank 6754
- phantom — A ghost or something that seems to appear but is not really there.; frequency rank 6890
- heel — The back part of the foot, below the ankle.; frequency rank 7025
- farther — At or to a greater distance in space.; frequency rank 7055
- opposition — Strong disagreement with, or resistance to, something.; frequency rank 7123
- attraction — A place or event that people enjoy visiting.; frequency rank 7187
- sunrise — The time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.; frequency rank 7207
- ferry — A boat that regularly carries people, vehicles, and goods across water.; frequency rank 7271
- comet — A small icy body in space that travels around the Sun and grows a bright glowing tail as it gets close to it.; frequency rank 7332
- backpack — A bag carried on your back by straps over the shoulders.; frequency rank 7382
- sheer — Used to emphasize how great or pure an amount, degree, or quality is.; frequency rank 7421
- sponsor — A person or company that pays for an event or activity, often in return for advertising.; frequency rank 7508
- separation — The act of dividing or keeping people or things apart, or the state of being apart.; frequency rank 7643
- transportation — The system or means of moving people or goods from one place to another.; frequency rank 7725
- teen — A person between 13 and 19 years old.; frequency rank 7771
- aspect — A particular part or feature of something.; frequency rank 7787
- relate — To understand and feel sympathy for someone or something.; frequency rank 7788
- establishment — A business or organization, or the place where it operates.; frequency rank 7970
- partial — Not complete; only a part of the whole.; frequency rank 7987
- neutral — Not supporting either side in an argument or conflict.; frequency rank 8002
- debris — Scattered broken pieces left after something is destroyed or breaks apart.; frequency rank 8085
- flute — A musical instrument shaped like a long tube, played by blowing across a hole near one end.; frequency rank 8359
- glance — To look at something quickly and briefly.; frequency rank 8415
- haunt — (of a ghost) To appear repeatedly in a place.; frequency rank 8565
- bakery — A place where bread, cakes, and pastries are made and sold.; frequency rank 8575
- admission — A statement saying that something, often unpleasant, is true.; frequency rank 8578
- slot — A narrow opening, such as one for inserting a coin.; frequency rank 8828
- sponge — A soft, porous material used for washing or soaking up liquid.; frequency rank 8856
- calf — A young cow.; frequency rank 8870
- runaway — A person, especially a young one, who has left home or escaped without permission.; frequency rank 8950
- surround — To be all around something or someone on every side.; frequency rank 9111
- obstacle — Something that makes it difficult to do or achieve something.; frequency rank 9143
- arise — To happen or start to exist, especially a problem or situation.; frequency rank 9155
- regain — To get back something you had lost.; frequency rank 9165
- postcard — A card sent by mail without an envelope, often with a picture on one side.; frequency rank 9209
- reef — A ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the sea.; frequency rank 9215
- diaper — A soft cloth or padded garment worn around a baby's bottom to absorb urine and waste; a nappy.; frequency rank 9387
- nod — To move your head down and up to show agreement, greeting, or understanding.; frequency rank 9490
- Mediterranean — Relating to the Mediterranean Sea and the countries around it.; frequency rank 9775
- accidental — Happening by chance and not on purpose.; frequency rank 9993
- northwest — The direction halfway between north and west.; frequency rank 10190
- install — To put a piece of equipment somewhere and prepare it so it is ready to use.; frequency rank 10199
- extinct — No longer existing, with no living members left.; frequency rank 10273
- hasty — Done quickly and without enough thought or care.; frequency rank 10333
- occupy — To fill or take up a space or amount of time.; frequency rank 10355
- southeast — The compass point halfway between south and east.; frequency rank 10452
- slope — A surface or piece of ground that goes up or down at an angle.; frequency rank 10498
- spiral — A curve that winds around a central point, getting wider or moving along as it turns.; frequency rank 10531
- frequent — Happening or doing something often.; frequency rank 10557
- canteen — A place where meals are served in a school, factory, or other workplace.; frequency rank 10613
- prominent — Important and well known.; frequency rank 10712
- parcel — An object wrapped up to be sent or carried, especially by post.; frequency rank 10822
- southwest — The compass point halfway between south and west.; frequency rank 10852
- downhill — toward the bottom of a hill or slope; frequency rank 11053
- northeast — The direction halfway between north and east.; frequency rank 11081
- shortage — A situation in which there is not enough of something.; frequency rank 11255
- hostel — A cheap place to stay where you share rooms and facilities with other travellers.; frequency rank 11425
- tendency — A likelihood of behaving or happening in a particular way.; frequency rank 11518
- uncover — To find out and reveal something that was hidden or secret.; frequency rank 11671
- middle-aged — Being roughly between 45 and 65 years old; neither young nor old.; frequency rank 11714
- retain — To keep or continue to have something.; frequency rank 11773
- handshake — The act of two people holding and shaking each other's hand as a greeting or to agree on something.; frequency rank 11881
- appoint — To officially choose someone for a job or position.; frequency rank 11893
- waterfall — A place where water flows down over the edge of a cliff or steep rocks.; frequency rank 11929
- assign — To give someone a particular task or job to do.; frequency rank 11993
- outdoor — Existing, happening, or used in the open air rather than inside a building.; frequency rank 12041
- indoors — Inside a building, rather than outside.; frequency rank 12102
- outdoors — In or into the open air, not inside a building.; frequency rank 12346
- genetically — In a way relating to genes or genetics.; frequency rank 12464
- fasten — To join or attach two things firmly together.; frequency rank 12529
- crossroads — A place where two or more roads cross each other.; frequency rank 12867
- tyre — The rubber ring fitted around a wheel, usually filled with air.; frequency rank 12887
- underage — Younger than the legal age allowed for something, such as drinking or voting.; frequency rank 12960
- bedside — The space beside a bed, especially the bed of someone who is ill.; frequency rank 13137
- interaction — a conversation or exchange between people.; frequency rank 13888
- knit — To make clothing or fabric by joining yarn into loops with needles.; frequency rank 14485
- moisture — Small amounts of water present in the air, on a surface, or inside something.; frequency rank 14647
- disagreement — A situation in which people have different opinions and may argue.; frequency rank 14658
- coastal — Located on or near the coast, or relating to the coast.; frequency rank 14800
- residential — Consisting of homes rather than offices, shops, or factories.; frequency rank 14837
- boast — To talk proudly about yourself or what you have done.; frequency rank 14851
- accommodation — A place to live or stay, such as a hotel room or apartment.; frequency rank 15015
- diameter — A straight line passing through the centre of a circle from one side to the other.; frequency rank 15225
- newcomer — A person who has recently arrived in a place.; frequency rank 15336
- diverse — Made up of many different kinds of people or things.; frequency rank 15919
- faraway — Very distant in space or time.; frequency rank 16167
- nucleus — The central part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.; frequency rank 16440
- upward — Toward a higher place or level.; frequency rank 16476
- widespread — Found or happening over a large area or among many people.; frequency rank 16759
- uphill — sloping or leading upward; frequency rank 17312
- wither — To dry up, droop, or shrink, especially from lack of water.; frequency rank 17419
- outward — Relating to how something appears on the surface, rather than what is really felt inside.; frequency rank 17755
- uncontrollable — Impossible to control, stop, or hold back.; frequency rank 18621
- campsite — A place where people can put up tents and stay, especially on holiday.; frequency rank 18843
- furthest — At or to the greatest distance in space or time.; frequency rank 19585
- timely — Happening or done at the right or most useful moment.; frequency rank 20518
- intermission — a short break between the parts of a play, concert, or other performance.; frequency rank 21970
- retrospect — Looking back at past events, often understanding them differently now.; frequency rank 22468
- farthest — To or at the greatest distance in space or time.; frequency rank 22477
- nationalist — A person who strongly supports their own nation, often above others.; frequency rank 22941
- illuminate — To light something up or shine light on it.; frequency rank 23015
- internationally — in a way that involves many countries; around the world.; frequency rank 23272
- viewpoint — A way of thinking about a subject; an opinion or attitude.; frequency rank 23648
- restrict — To limit something or keep it within certain bounds.; frequency rank 25787
- sandal — An open shoe held to the foot by straps across the top.; frequency rank 26477
- wristwatch — A watch worn on a strap or band around the wrist.; frequency rank 27153
- innermost — Located furthest inside; deepest within something.; frequency rank 28117
- mountaintop — The highest part or peak of a mountain.; frequency rank 28991
- intermediate — in the middle, between two levels or extremes.; frequency rank 31122
- westward — Towards the west.; frequency rank 31236
- oppress — To treat a group of people in a cruel and unfair way, keeping them down by force or authority.; frequency rank 32552
- biochemistry — The study of the chemical processes that happen inside living things.; frequency rank 33845
- reunification — The act of joining something back together after it has been divided, especially a country.; frequency rank 36887
- snowboard — A wide board that you stand on to slide down snowy slopes.; frequency rank 40263
- enclose — To surround something with a wall, fence, or barrier; frequency rank 40842
- hurriedly — In a quick and hasty way, often because there is little time.; frequency rank 41527
- hand-held — Small and light enough to be used while you hold it in your hands.; frequency rank 42335
- pullover — A warm sweater that you put on by pulling it over your head, with no buttons or zip at the front.; frequency rank 44154
- backache — A pain in your back.; frequency rank 44220
- prefix — A group of letters added to the front of a word to change its meaning, such as "un-" in "unhappy."; frequency rank 50124
- self-service — describing a place where customers serve themselves instead of being served; frequency rank 52231
- misdirect — to direct, guide, or send someone or something to the wrong place or toward the wrong result; frequency rank 52828
- earache — A pain inside the ear.; frequency rank 56686
- reunify — To join something back together after it has been divided.; frequency rank 152409
- antonym — A word that means the opposite of another word.; frequency rank 194931
- rewind — to wind back to an earlier point, especially in a recording or film

### B2
- hell — In some religions, a place of punishment where evil people are believed to go after death.; frequency rank 255
- moving — Making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy.; frequency rank 702
- commander — A person who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a military unit.; frequency rank 1382
- dig — To break up and move earth, especially to make a hole.; frequency rank 1812
- lower — To reduce the amount, level, or strength of something.; frequency rank 1950
- remains — The parts of something that are left after the rest has been used, eaten, or destroyed.; frequency rank 2277
- alien — A creature from another planet or from outer space.; frequency rank 2453
- abandoned — left empty and no longer used or cared for; frequency rank 2691
- swing — To move back and forth or in a curve from a fixed point.; frequency rank 2735
- mixed — Made up of different kinds of things or people.; frequency rank 2749
- guts — Courage and determination to do something difficult or frightening.; frequency rank 2797
- surveillance — The careful watching of a person, group, or place, especially to prevent or detect crime.; frequency rank 3157
- headquarters — The main office or centre where an organization is managed.; frequency rank 3171
- landing — The act of coming down to the ground, especially of an aircraft.; frequency rank 3197
- skip — to leave out or pass over something instead of dealing with it; frequency rank 3266
- booth — A small enclosed space just big enough for one person, used for a particular purpose.; frequency rank 3281
- trunk — The thick main stem of a tree.; frequency rank 3290
- backup — A copy of computer files kept separately so you can recover them if the originals are lost.; frequency rank 3303
- spin — To turn around quickly and repeatedly on a central point.; frequency rank 3493
- rocket — A vehicle or device driven through the air or space by burning fuel.; frequency rank 3546
- core — The central or most important part of something.; frequency rank 3751
- lap — The flat area formed by the top of your thighs when you are sitting down.; frequency rank 4008
- rub — To move your hand or an object back and forth over a surface with pressure.; frequency rank 4021
- radar — A system that uses radio waves to find the position and speed of distant objects such as ships and planes.; frequency rank 4125
- prom — A formal dance held for students, usually near the end of the school year.; frequency rank 4187
- reverse — To change something to the opposite of what it was.; frequency rank 4336
- ash — The grey powder left after something has burned.; frequency rank 4364
- pearl — A small, round, shiny white gem that forms inside an oyster, often used in jewellery.; frequency rank 4389
- alliance — An agreement between countries or groups to work together, often for military or political reasons.; frequency rank 4492
- infected — Having a disease or harmful organisms inside or on it.; frequency rank 4606
- remaining — Still left after the rest has been used, removed, or dealt with.; frequency rank 4647
- cemetery — A place where dead people are buried.; frequency rank 4696
- rear — The back part of something.; frequency rank 4697
- gum — A sweet, soft substance that you chew but do not swallow.; frequency rank 4708
- corporal — A low-ranking officer in the army, above a private and below a sergeant.; frequency rank 4712
- respected — Admired and looked up to by others.; frequency rank 5145
- scent — A pleasant smell.; frequency rank 5172
- mortal — Certain to die one day; not able to live forever.; frequency rank 5272
- mature — Behaving in a sensible, grown-up way.; frequency rank 5281
- dock — A place where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired.; frequency rank 5550
- resort — A place where people go on holiday for rest and recreation.; frequency rank 5567
- withdraw — To take money out of a bank account.; frequency rank 5658
- lighting — The lights in a place, or the way a place is lit.; frequency rank 5735
- bearing — The way a connection or fact affects or relates to something.; frequency rank 5819
- pose — To hold a particular position so that someone can paint, draw, or photograph you.; frequency rank 5954
- toxic — Poisonous; harmful or deadly if it gets into the body.; frequency rank 6058
- opposed — Strongly disagreeing with something; against it.; frequency rank 6141
- replacement — A person or thing that takes the place of another.; frequency rank 6181
- flee — To run away quickly, especially from danger.; frequency rank 6193
- corridor — A long, narrow passage inside a building with rooms leading off it.; frequency rank 6217
- resign — To officially leave a job or position.; frequency rank 6247
- housing — Buildings where people live, considered as a group.; frequency rank 6446
- peak — The pointed top of a mountain.; frequency rank 6518
- hollow — Having an empty space inside; not solid.; frequency rank 6522
- interior — the inside of a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space.; frequency rank 6594
- ridge — A long, narrow strip of high ground, often the top of a row of hills or mountains.; frequency rank 6616
- duel — A formal fight between two people with weapons, arranged to settle a matter of honor.; frequency rank 6818
- disposal — The act of getting rid of something.; frequency rank 6837
- owl — A bird of prey that is active mainly at night, with large forward-facing eyes, a flat face, and excellent hearing.; frequency rank 6883
- untie — To undo something that is tied, such as a knot or laces; frequency rank 6955
- waist — The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.; frequency rank 6983
- spa — A place where people go to relax and have treatments like massages and facials.; frequency rank 7030
- disappearance — The act of something or someone disappearing or no longer being there.; frequency rank 7084
- kneel — To go down and rest on your knees.; frequency rank 7138
- justify — To give a good reason for something so that it seems acceptable.; frequency rank 7148
- battlefield — The place where a battle is fought or has been fought.; frequency rank 7237
- resignation — The act of officially leaving a job or position.; frequency rank 7410
- blink — To shut and open your eyes quickly.; frequency rank 7424
- tramp — A homeless person who travels from place to place and often begs for food or money.; frequency rank 7566
- arena — A large building or enclosed space used for sports or entertainment events.; frequency rank 7576
- specialty — A subject or skill that someone knows a lot about or is very good at.; frequency rank 7682
- protein — A nutrient found in foods such as meat, eggs, and beans that the body needs to grow and stay healthy.; frequency rank 7714
- fundamental — Forming the basic and most important part of something; essential.; frequency rank 7796
- cozy — Warm, comfortable, and pleasant, especially in a small space.; frequency rank 7865
- overboard — Over the side of a boat and into the water.; frequency rank 7876
- grown-up — An adult, especially as spoken about by or to children.; frequency rank 7938
- parallel — (of lines or surfaces) Always the same distance apart and never meeting.; frequency rank 8059
- humiliation — The feeling of being ashamed or foolish, especially in front of others.; frequency rank 8184
- stitch — One of the loops or lines of thread made when sewing or knitting.; frequency rank 8280
- unbearable — So unpleasant or painful that you cannot put up with it.; frequency rank 8330
- altitude — The height of something above sea level or the ground.; frequency rank 8592
- intruder — Someone who enters a place or property without permission.; frequency rank 8650
- feedback — Comments and advice about how well someone has done something.; frequency rank 8711
- arctic — Relating to the cold region around the North Pole.; frequency rank 8720
- strangle — To kill or hurt someone by squeezing their throat so they cannot breathe.; frequency rank 8812
- roam — To wander or travel about freely with no fixed destination.; frequency rank 8840
- humiliate — To make someone feel ashamed or foolish, especially in front of other people.; frequency rank 8913
- frontier — The border between two countries.; frequency rank 8973
- chimney — A vertical pipe or structure that carries smoke from a fire up and out of a building.; frequency rank 9020
- marker — A pen with a thick, felt tip used for writing or drawing.; frequency rank 9043
- heap — An untidy pile of things lying on top of each other.; frequency rank 9067
- bind — To tie or fasten something tightly with rope, string, or cord.; frequency rank 9184
- stool — A seat with legs but no back or arms.; frequency rank 9270
- fireplace — An open space in a wall where a fire can be lit, usually at the base of a chimney.; frequency rank 9283
- arch — A curved structure that spans an opening and supports the weight above it.; frequency rank 9360
- closure — The act of shutting something down, permanently or for a time.; frequency rank 9599
- royalty — Members of a royal family considered together.; frequency rank 9707
- relay — To pass on a message or piece of information to someone else.; frequency rank 9743
- daytime — The part of the day when it is light, between sunrise and sunset.; frequency rank 9760
- console — To comfort someone who is sad or disappointed.; frequency rank 9778
- external — On or coming from the outside of something.; frequency rank 9812
- plum — A soft, round fruit with smooth skin and a single hard stone in the middle.; frequency rank 10060
- upright — Standing straight up; vertical.; frequency rank 10106
- litter — Rubbish or trash left lying on the ground.; frequency rank 10223
- existing — Present or in use now; already there.; frequency rank 10269
- bumper — A bar at the front and back of a vehicle that absorbs the impact of a crash.; frequency rank 10275
- vacant — Empty; not being used or lived in.; frequency rank 10318
- ramp — A sloping surface that joins two levels, used instead of stairs.; frequency rank 10335
- retard — To slow down or delay the progress of something.; frequency rank 10708
- dilemma — A difficult situation in which you must choose between two options that both seem bad.; frequency rank 10710
- haunting — Staying in your mind because it is beautiful or sad; not easily forgotten.; frequency rank 10748
- crater — A large bowl-shaped hole in the ground made by an impact or explosion.; frequency rank 10987
- pluck — To pull or take something quickly and sharply from a place.; frequency rank 11022
- teens — The years of a person's life between thirteen and nineteen.; frequency rank 11052
- stance — Your opinion or position on an issue.; frequency rank 11382
- clam — A sea animal with a soft body inside two hard shells, often eaten as food.; frequency rank 11385
- descend — To move down from a higher position to a lower one.; frequency rank 11397
- surroundings — The things and conditions that are around someone or something; the environment.; frequency rank 11438
- backward — In the direction behind you; toward the back.; frequency rank 11531
- fiber — The part of food that helps digestion and passes through the body.; frequency rank 11537
- rim — The outer edge of something, especially something round.; frequency rank 11613
- balanced — Having different parts in the right proportions; not too much of any one thing.; frequency rank 11831
- span — The full length of time that something lasts or covers.; frequency rank 11920
- windshield — The large glass window at the front of a vehicle that protects those inside from wind and weather.; frequency rank 11933
- dominate — To have power and control over someone or something.; frequency rank 11975
- margin — The empty space around the edge of a page.; frequency rank 12055
- digest — To break down food in the body so it can be absorbed.; frequency rank 12074
- eligible — Having the right to do or receive something because you meet the necessary conditions.; frequency rank 12112
- rubble — Broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete left after a building has been destroyed.; frequency rank 12201
- flap — To move up and down or back and forth, especially wings.; frequency rank 12208
- prevail — To win or be successful in a struggle or competition.; frequency rank 12211
- suppress — To stop something by force, especially a protest or rebellion.; frequency rank 12267
- gateway — An opening or entrance that can be closed by a gate.; frequency rank 12363
- pavement — A paved path at the side of a road for people to walk on.; frequency rank 12366
- correspondence — Letters or messages exchanged between people.; frequency rank 12674
- overlook — To fail to notice or consider something.; frequency rank 12767
- component — One of the parts that make up a larger machine, system, or whole.; frequency rank 12878
- outlet — A point on a wall where you plug in electrical devices.; frequency rank 12919
- intrusion — The act of entering a place or situation where you are not wanted.; frequency rank 12987
- prestige — Respect and admiration gained through success, position, or wealth.; frequency rank 13029
- accommodate — To have enough space or room for a number of people or things.; frequency rank 13277
- disconnect — To break or stop a connection between two things.; frequency rank 13321
- curl — A piece of hair that grows or is shaped in a curved, spiral form.; frequency rank 13394
- navigate — To find the right way to get to a place, especially using a map or instruments.; frequency rank 13420
- ironically — Used to point out that something is the opposite of what you would expect; frequency rank 13628
- axis — An imaginary line through the centre of an object, around which it turns.; frequency rank 13725
- obsessive — Thinking about one thing or doing one activity far too much.; frequency rank 13821
- strand — A single thin piece of something like hair, thread, or rope.; frequency rank 13934
- folding — Designed to be folded up so it takes less space.; frequency rank 14281
- proximity — Nearness in space, time, or relationship.; frequency rank 14342
- conversion — The act of changing something from one form, system, or use into another.; frequency rank 14364
- exhaustion — The state of being extremely tired.; frequency rank 14520
- long-distance — Covering or travelling over a great distance.; frequency rank 14541
- placement — The act of putting something in a particular place; its position.; frequency rank 14562
- showcase — To present something in a way that draws attention to its best qualities.; frequency rank 14643
- installation — The act of putting a piece of equipment or software in place so it is ready to use.; frequency rank 14870
- tack — A way of dealing with a problem; an approach or course of action.; frequency rank 14883
- endlessly — In a way that continues without stopping; frequency rank 15046
- elect — To choose someone for a position by voting.; frequency rank 15218
- recession — A period when a country's economy is weak and business activity falls.; frequency rank 15397
- upbringing — The way a child is raised and taught while growing up.; frequency rank 15490
- sympathize — To feel or show that you understand and share someone's sadness or troubles.; frequency rank 16194
- brewery — A place or company where beer is made.; frequency rank 16332
- concession — something you allow or give up to end an argument or reach agreement; frequency rank 16798
- eyebrow — The line of hair growing above each eye.; frequency rank 17016
- vibration — A continuous shaking movement, or the act of shaking quickly back and forth.; frequency rank 17059
- analogy — A comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain something.; frequency rank 17154
- nominee — A person who has been officially suggested for a job, position, or award.; frequency rank 17204
- neighboring — Located very close by; next to or near something else.; frequency rank 17368
- rejoin — To join or come back to a group, place, or activity after leaving it.; frequency rank 18044
- landslide — A sudden fall of earth, rock, and mud down a slope.; frequency rank 18122
- hover — To stay in one place in the air, without moving forward.; frequency rank 18124
- flutter — To move quickly and lightly up and down or back and forth.; frequency rank 18260
- hospice — A place that cares for people who are dying, keeping them comfortable.; frequency rank 18285
- overtake — To pass another vehicle or person moving in the same direction.; frequency rank 18551
- birthplace — The place where a person was born.; frequency rank 18878
- impartial — Treating everyone fairly and not favouring one side over another.; frequency rank 19091
- compression — the act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space; frequency rank 19273
- optimist — A person who expects good things to happen and looks on the bright side.; frequency rank 19481
- confine — To keep something within certain limits.; frequency rank 19551
- unpopular — Not liked or supported by many people; frequency rank 19595
- partisan — Strongly supporting one party, group, or cause, often without seeing the other side fairly.; frequency rank 20239
- vibrate — To move or shake quickly back and forth with small movements.; frequency rank 20383
- appropriately — In a way that is suitable or right for the situation.; frequency rank 20522
- nutshell — The hard outer covering around the seed of a nut.; frequency rank 20640
- atop — on or at the top of something; frequency rank 20961
- corresponding — Matching or similar, especially in position or purpose.; frequency rank 21168
- optional — Not required; left to your own choice.; frequency rank 21644
- skim — to read something quickly to get the main ideas without studying the details; frequency rank 22014
- cardigan — A knitted top that opens at the front and fastens with buttons or a zip.; frequency rank 22235
- tier — one of several rows, layers, or levels arranged above or below one another; frequency rank 22314
- inhabit — To live in a particular place.; frequency rank 22770
- thickness — How thick something is; the distance between its two opposite surfaces.; frequency rank 23350
- punctuality — The habit of arriving or doing things at exactly the right time.; frequency rank 23964
- compress — to press or squeeze something into a smaller space; frequency rank 24100
- syllable — A single unit of sound in a word, usually one vowel sound with consonants around it.; frequency rank 24785
- splatter — To splash and scatter in drops, landing in a messy, uneven way.; frequency rank 24860
- discriminate — To treat a person or group unfairly because of their race, sex, age, or other quality.; frequency rank 24883
- outback — The remote, dry inland regions of Australia, far from towns and cities.; frequency rank 25183
- coincide — To happen at the same time.; frequency rank 25316
- bustle — To move around quickly and busily.; frequency rank 25331
- revolve — To turn around a central point or axis.; frequency rank 25552
- reflective — Thinking carefully and quietly, often about the past.; frequency rank 25663
- anchorage — A place where boats and ships can safely drop anchor.; frequency rank 26177
- unsuitable — Not right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation; frequency rank 26300
- harrow — A heavy farm tool dragged across ploughed land to break up and smooth the soil.; frequency rank 27217
- applicant — A person who formally asks for something such as a job, a place at a school, or admission.; frequency rank 27335
- slant — to slope or cause something to slope in a diagonal direction; frequency rank 27796
- downwards — Towards a lower place or position.; frequency rank 27823
- sag — To sink or hang down in the middle, usually because of weight or age.; frequency rank 27834
- thirdly — In the third place; used to introduce a third point.; frequency rank 28799
- exclusion — The act of leaving someone or something out, or of keeping them out.; frequency rank 28952
- desolation — A deep feeling of sadness and loneliness.; frequency rank 29125
- negatively — In a way that is bad or harmful.; frequency rank 29219
- nostril — Either of the two openings at the bottom of the nose, used for breathing and smelling.; frequency rank 29691
- aboriginal — relating to the original people who lived in a place before others arrived, especially in Australia; frequency rank 29792
- tropic — One of two imaginary lines around the Earth, north and south of the equator, marking the edges of the hottest region.; frequency rank 29955
- underfoot — under one's feet, especially while being stepped on or trampled; frequency rank 30499
- originate — To begin or come into existence in a particular place or way.; frequency rank 31076
- stockpile — A large supply of something kept for future use.; frequency rank 31225
- subside — To become less strong or intense; to die down.; frequency rank 32592
- midair — the open air at a point above the ground; the state of being airborne; frequency rank 32653
- globally — Across the whole world.; frequency rank 32749
- undersea — Existing or used below the surface of the sea.; frequency rank 33080
- citywide — Happening or spreading across a whole city.; frequency rank 33750
- globalization — The process by which businesses, ideas, and cultures spread and connect across the whole world.; frequency rank 34532
- rectangular — Shaped like a rectangle; having four right angles.; frequency rank 35449
- suitably — In a way that is right or appropriate for the situation.; frequency rank 35532
- homeward — In the direction of home.; frequency rank 38223
- seesaw — a long board balanced in the middle that children sit on at each end to go up and down; frequency rank 38257
- statewide — Happening across or affecting a whole state.; frequency rank 39345
- interpersonal — relating to relationships or communication between people.; frequency rank 40048
- correctness — The quality of being free from mistakes; being right.; frequency rank 40627
- droop — To hang or bend downward, usually because of weakness or tiredness.; frequency rank 42563
- northward — Toward the north.; frequency rank 43378
- conversely — Used to introduce a statement that is the opposite of one just made; on the other hand.; frequency rank 44181
- eastward — Towards the east.; frequency rank 44769
- displace — To force people to leave their home or country, especially because of war or disaster.; frequency rank 46108
- prominently — in a way that is easy to see or notice; frequency rank 46617
- well-balanced — Made up of parts in good, healthy proportions.; frequency rank 47266
- proponent — A person who supports an idea, plan, or cause; an advocate.; frequency rank 52505
- deforestation — The cutting down or destruction of forests, often to use the land for farming.; frequency rank 52625
- southward — Toward the south.; frequency rank 52987
- handrail — A rail along a staircase, ramp, or path that you hold for support.; frequency rank 53512
- modernization — The process of making something modern or up to date.; frequency rank 54864
- exalt — To praise someone or something very highly.; frequency rank 57589
- overhang — to project, extend, or hang over something at a lower level; frequency rank 64759
- ferryboat — A boat that carries people, vehicles, or goods across water on a regular schedule.; frequency rank 68119
- permeate — To spread through every part of something.; frequency rank 73614
- countrywide — Happening or existing across a whole country.; frequency rank 94259
- timeliness — The quality of happening or being done at the right or most useful moment.; frequency rank 124591
- microcomputer — A small computer built around a microprocessor, designed for use by one person.; frequency rank 136100
- outdistance — To move far ahead of someone, especially in a race.; frequency rank 171570
- overbook — To accept more reservations or bookings than there are seats or rooms available.; frequency rank 192230
- overcrowd — to fill a place, vehicle, or system with more people or things than it can comfortably or safely hold; frequency rank 239870
- habitant — A person who lives in a particular place.; frequency rank 324964
- congest — to block or overfill a road, place, or system with too much traffic, too many people, or too much material; frequency rank 385773
- fed up
- upside down
- hoisting — the act of raising or lifting something, especially using ropes or machinery
- lain — past participle of "lie": to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position
- navel — the small, central scar on the abdomen, marking where the umbilical cord was attached
- simmer — to cook gently just below boiling point
- stow — to pack or store something carefully and neatly in a particular place
- outstretched — stretched or extended outward
- overarch — to form an arch above or extend over something

### C1
- removed — Distant or separated from something in space, time, or degree.; frequency rank 3073
- chamber — A large room, often used for a formal or specific purpose.; frequency rank 3635
- halfway — At or to a point that is the middle between two places.; frequency rank 4001
- nest — A structure that a bird or other animal builds to lay eggs and raise its young.; frequency rank 4154
- grounds — A good reason or basis for doing or believing something.; frequency rank 4366
- suite — A set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel.; frequency rank 4620
- legacy — Something passed down from the past or from a person who came before.; frequency rank 5882
- isolated — far away from other places, people, or things; frequency rank 5932
- inappropriate — Not suitable for a particular situation, time, or place.; frequency rank 6309
- vacuum — A space that contains no matter or air.; frequency rank 6310
- scattered — Spread out over a wide area at irregular intervals.; frequency rank 6774
- violation — An act that breaks a law, agreement, or right.; frequency rank 6867
- inheritance — Money or property received from someone who has died.; frequency rank 7260
- drift — To be carried slowly along by water, air, or a current.; frequency rank 7370
- ruthless — Showing no pity or mercy towards others.; frequency rank 7371
- stray — To wander away from the right path or place.; frequency rank 7528
- irony — A situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what you expect.; frequency rank 8113
- collective — Done by or shared between all members of a group.; frequency rank 8416
- strap — A narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used to fasten, carry, or hold something.; frequency rank 8493
- banner — A large sign or strip of cloth with a message, often hung up or carried.; frequency rank 8524
- spotlight — Public attention or the center of attention.; frequency rank 8972
- descent — The act of moving or coming down.; frequency rank 9600
- bypass — To avoid or go around something, such as a rule, problem, or place.; frequency rank 9686
- spontaneous — Done suddenly, without planning, because you suddenly want to.; frequency rank 9708
- collision — An accident in which two moving objects hit each other.; frequency rank 9764
- recess — A short break from work or activity, such as a pause in a meeting, court session, or school day.; frequency rank 9794
- saloon — A bar or public place where alcoholic drinks are served, especially in the American Old West.; frequency rank 9829
- successor — A person who takes over a job, position, or title from someone else.; frequency rank 9982
- circulation — The movement of blood around the body; frequency rank 10076
- remotely — From far away, without being physically present.; frequency rank 10121
- flank — the side of something, especially the side of a body or military formation; frequency rank 10244
- withdrawal — The act of taking money out of a bank account.; frequency rank 10470
- withdrawn — Very quiet and not wanting to talk to or be with other people.; frequency rank 10809
- vertical — Pointing or going straight up and down; at right angles to the ground.; frequency rank 10906
- liaison — A person who passes information and helps two groups work together.; frequency rank 10985
- bourgeois — conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class; frequency rank 11048
- parasite — An animal or plant that lives on or inside another and feeds off it.; frequency rank 11193
- momentum — The driving force that keeps an idea, process, or campaign moving forward.; frequency rank 11302
- sarcastic — Using remarks that mean the opposite of what they say, in order to mock or insult.; frequency rank 11387
- layout — The way the parts of something are arranged within a space.; frequency rank 11474
- junction — A place where two or more roads, railways, or routes meet.; frequency rank 11500
- transit — The movement of people or goods from one place to another; frequency rank 11607
- rotation — The act of turning around a central point or axis.; frequency rank 11894
- removal — The act of taking something away or getting rid of it.; frequency rank 12030
- sarcasm — The use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, in order to mock or insult someone.; frequency rank 12292
- cavity — A hole or hollow space inside a solid object.; frequency rank 12783
- rut — a long, deep track or groove made in soft ground or another surface by repeated passage; frequency rank 12800
- orientation — A meeting or short course that introduces people to a new job, school, or situation.; frequency rank 12861
- astray — Away from the correct path, place, or direction.; frequency rank 13035
- tribunal — A type of court set up to settle particular kinds of disputes.; frequency rank 13140
- posture — The way a person holds and positions their body.; frequency rank 13278
- confinement — The state of being kept in a closed space and not allowed to leave.; frequency rank 13360
- exterior — The outside surface or appearance of something.; frequency rank 13426
- hostility — Strong unfriendliness or opposition towards someone or something.; frequency rank 13649
- restraint — Calm, controlled behaviour; the act of holding back strong feelings or reactions.; frequency rank 13892
- harass — To annoy or trouble someone repeatedly, often in a threatening or aggressive way.; frequency rank 14045
- restoration — The act of returning something to its original or former condition.; frequency rank 14160
- set-up — The way something is organized or arranged.; frequency rank 14560
- density — How much of something there is in a given space or area.; frequency rank 14680
- proceeds — The money received from an event, sale, or activity.; frequency rank 15360
- ranking — A person's or thing's position in an ordered list, showing relative quality or success.; frequency rank 15989
- adolescent — A young person who is no longer a child but not yet an adult; a teenager.; frequency rank 16289
- turnout — The number of people who attend or take part in an event, especially an election.; frequency rank 16296
- predecessor — A person who held a job or position before someone else.; frequency rank 16496
- hierarchy — A system in which people or things are ranked one above another by status or importance.; frequency rank 17213
- justification — A good reason or explanation that makes an action or belief seem acceptable.; frequency rank 18216
- relapse — To slip back into a bad habit or harmful behaviour after a period of improvement.; frequency rank 18334
- reside — To live in a particular place.; frequency rank 18341
- continuity — The state of continuing steadily over time without interruption.; frequency rank 18572
- linear — Following a straight line or a single direction.; frequency rank 18809
- alignment — Agreement or support between people, groups, or ideas.; frequency rank 19053
- conserve — To use something carefully so that it is not wasted or used up.; frequency rank 19383
- spacious — Having a lot of space; large and roomy.; frequency rank 19546
- spontaneously — Suddenly and without planning, because you suddenly want to.; frequency rank 19643
- interim — Holding a position or in use only for a short time until a permanent arrangement is made.; frequency rank 19668
- self-conscious — uncomfortably aware of how you look or behave in front of others; frequency rank 19684
- situated — Located in a particular place or position.; frequency rank 19984
- insubordination — Refusal to obey orders or accept the authority of someone above you.; frequency rank 20204
- align — To agree with or support a person, group, or set of ideas.; frequency rank 20493
- sovereignty — The power of a country to govern itself without outside control.; frequency rank 20716
- trampoline — A strong sheet of fabric stretched over a frame by springs, used for jumping on.; frequency rank 20785
- circulate — To move continuously around a system and back to the start; frequency rank 20948
- repel — To drive back or force away an attacker or advancing force.; frequency rank 21170
- tact — The skill of dealing with people sensitively and saying the right thing without causing offence.; frequency rank 21223
- elevation — The height of a place above sea level.; frequency rank 21368
- devise — To invent or plan something clever, often a method, system, or scheme.; frequency rank 21548
- fro — away or backward, now used chiefly in the fixed expression to and fro; frequency rank 22053
- line-up — The group of people or things chosen to take part in an event, team, or show.; frequency rank 22388
- pinnacle — The highest point of success or achievement.; frequency rank 22391
- pendulum — A weight hung from a fixed point so it can swing freely back and forth, often used in clocks.; frequency rank 22578
- anchored — Past tense and past participle of anchor: to hold something firmly in place.; frequency rank 22618
- relinquish — To give up something such as a possession, right, or position.; frequency rank 23540
- induction — the act of formally introducing someone into a job, group, or position; frequency rank 23591
- contention — An opinion or point that you state firmly in an argument.; frequency rank 24093
- backdrop — The background situation against which events take place.; frequency rank 24372
- clutter — A messy, disordered collection of things; frequency rank 24573
- sarcastically — In a mocking way, saying the opposite of what you really mean.; frequency rank 24800
- enclosure — an area surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier; frequency rank 24884
- aimlessly — Without purpose, goal, or direction.; frequency rank 25825
- dispensary — A place where medicines are prepared and given out.; frequency rank 26088
- counterpart — A person or thing that has the same role or function as another in a different place or system.; frequency rank 26867
- roundup — A short summary of the main news or events.; frequency rank 27204
- sceptical — Doubtful about whether something is true, right, or worthwhile.; frequency rank 29090
- consolidate — To combine several things into a single, more effective whole.; frequency rank 29531
- occupant — A person who lives in or uses a place such as a house, room, or vehicle.; frequency rank 30260
- wry — Showing dry, slightly mocking humour.; frequency rank 30723
- advantageous — Giving a benefit or putting one in a better position.; frequency rank 31312
- substitution — The act of putting one thing or person in place of another.; frequency rank 31871
- inclusive — Welcoming and fair to everyone, especially people who are often left out.; frequency rank 32182
- wrangle — To argue or quarrel noisily and at length.; frequency rank 32848
- impede — To slow down or get in the way of something, making it harder.; frequency rank 33311
- eclectic — Made up of a wide mixture of styles, ideas, or things chosen from many sources.; frequency rank 33417
- preside — To be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, or organization.; frequency rank 33437
- retention — The act of keeping something rather than losing or giving it up.; frequency rank 34417
- motley — Made up of many different and oddly mixed kinds of people or things.; frequency rank 35540
- thereabouts — approximately; near the stated number, amount, or time; frequency rank 36326
- suburbia — The suburbs of a city, considered as a place and way of life.; frequency rank 36481
- cranny — a small, narrow opening, crack, or crevice; frequency rank 36694
- aimless — Without purpose, goal, or direction.; frequency rank 37050
- wayside — The edge or side of a road or path.; frequency rank 37774
- conformity — behaviour that follows the accepted rules or standards of a group or society; frequency rank 38150
- interject — To break into a conversation to say something.; frequency rank 40287
- dislodge — To force or knock something out of its position; frequency rank 41103
- afield — away from home, a starting point, or one's usual surroundings, often at some distance; frequency rank 41463
- medial — situated in or toward the middle, especially nearer the midline of the body; frequency rank 43697
- settee — A long padded seat with a back and arms for two or more people; a sofa.; frequency rank 44215
- crisscross — to cross an area repeatedly in different directions, or to form a pattern of intersecting lines; frequency rank 46382
- comprise — to consist of or be made up of; frequency rank 46836
- fragmentation — The act of breaking something into small, separate pieces, or the state of being broken up.; frequency rank 49279
- incisor — One of the sharp, flat front teeth used for cutting food.; frequency rank 51863
- sedentary — Involving a lot of sitting and little physical activity.; frequency rank 54214
- verandah — A covered open area along the outside of a house, often partly enclosed.; frequency rank 56257
- recessive — Describing a gene whose effect only appears when both inherited copies carry it; the opposite of dominant.; frequency rank 58296
- anticlimactic — Disappointing because it is far less exciting than expected.; frequency rank 60329
- staccato — Made up of short, sharp, separated sounds or parts.; frequency rank 64617
- wryly — In a way that shows dry, slightly mocking humour.; frequency rank 71021
- divergence — A difference between opinions, facts, or claims.; frequency rank 75371
- induct — to formally bring someone into an organization, position, or group, often in a ceremony; frequency rank 81725
- wizened — Dried up and covered in wrinkles, usually because of old age.; frequency rank 87060
- folktale — A traditional story passed down by word of mouth among ordinary people.; frequency rank 90850
- sustainably — In a way that can continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources.; frequency rank 102049
- linearly — In a straight line or single direction.; frequency rank 112140
- acoustically — In relation to sound or how it is heard in a space.; frequency rank 120542
- engross — To take up all of someone's attention and interest.; frequency rank 188608
- overtop — to rise or extend above the top of something; frequency rank 303941
- bulk up
- abdicate — to formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne
- anoint — to ceremonially smear or rub with oil as part of a religious rite
- centripetal — directed towards the center or axis of rotation
- interstitial — relating to or situated in the small spaces between things or parts
- purgatory — a state of suffering or purification for souls before entering heaven
- revocation — the official cancellation of a decree, decision, or promise
- rove — to wander or travel without a fixed destination
- skanky — dirty or unpleasant, often used to describe a place or object
- valance — a decorative drapery hung along the edge of a bed, table, or shelf

### C2
- echo — A sound that comes back to you after it bounces off a surface.; frequency rank 5834
- ironic — Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect.; frequency rank 7051
- cosmic — Relating to the universe or outer space.; frequency rank 7340
- solitude — The state of being alone, often by choice and in a peaceful way.; frequency rank 10167
- vicinity — The area near or around a particular place.; frequency rank 10243
- brink — The point just before something important or dangerous happens.; frequency rank 10768
- scroll — To move text or images up, down, or across a screen to see different parts.; frequency rank 10823
- matron — a married woman, usually middle-aged with children, who is staid and dignified; frequency rank 12678
- rift — A serious break in friendly relations; a state of conflict or distance between people.; frequency rank 12888
- pinpoint — to identify or locate something with great precision; frequency rank 13619
- vortex — A whirling mass of water, air, or other fluid that pulls things toward its centre.; frequency rank 13639
- barricade — a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy; frequency rank 14977
- exorcism — A ritual performed to drive out an evil spirit from a person, place, or thing.; frequency rank 15549
- intolerable — incapable of being put up with; frequency rank 15606
- hoist — To raise or lift something heavy, often using ropes, pulleys, or other equipment.; frequency rank 16021
- provocation — An action or remark that deliberately makes someone angry or upset.; frequency rank 16460
- whirlwind — A column of air spinning rapidly as it moves across the ground.; frequency rank 17588
- cordon — A line of people or barriers placed around an area to guard or block it.; frequency rank 18046
- cocoon — The silky covering a caterpillar spins around itself before becoming a moth or butterfly.; frequency rank 18115
- conduit — A pipe or channel that carries water, wires, or other things.; frequency rank 18627
- pedestal — A base on which a statue, column, or vase stands.; frequency rank 18674
- perch — To sit or rest on a high or narrow place, especially of a bird.; frequency rank 19411
- winch — pull or lift up with or as if with a winch; frequency rank 19606
- adrift — floating without being moored or steered; frequency rank 19676
- seismic — Relating to or caused by earthquakes.; frequency rank 19798
- promenade — A wide public path for walking, often by the sea.; frequency rank 20814
- bourne — a boundary or limit, especially in archaic or literary use; frequency rank 21899
- girdle — cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients; frequency rank 22632
- gambit — A clever plan or action used to gain an advantage, often involving some risk.; frequency rank 23115
- spatial — Relating to space and the position, size, or arrangement of things in it.; frequency rank 23423
- crouch — to sit on one's heels; frequency rank 23702
- brim — The top edge of a cup, bowl, or other container; frequency rank 23709
- forefront — the part in the front or nearest the viewer; frequency rank 23828
- tenacity — The quality of being determined and refusing to give up.; frequency rank 23901
- euphemism — A mild or indirect word used in place of one that is harsh, blunt, or offensive.; frequency rank 24527
- seedy — Dirty, run-down, and slightly disreputable.; frequency rank 24657
- veranda — a porch along the outside of a building, sometimes partly enclosed; frequency rank 25171
- fabrication — A made-up story or statement; a lie; frequency rank 25721
- derelict — Left empty and falling apart from neglect; run-down.; frequency rank 25947
- autonomous — Able to govern itself or make its own decisions, without control from others.; frequency rank 26405
- coax — To gently persuade someone to do something, often with kind or flattering words.; frequency rank 26414
- blight — Something that spoils or damages a situation, place, or life.; frequency rank 26795
- resuscitate — To bring an unconscious or apparently dead person back to life; frequency rank 28523
- banishment — The state of being sent away from a place and forbidden to return; exile.; frequency rank 28964
- swivel — To turn or swing around on a central point, as on a pivot.; frequency rank 29700
- underside — the lower or underneath surface of something; frequency rank 29814
- resuscitation — The act of bringing an unconscious or apparently dead person back to life; frequency rank 30098
- recuperate — To recover, especially after an illness, injury, or exhaustion.; frequency rank 30205
- intermediary — A person who acts as a link between two sides to help them reach an agreement.; frequency rank 30454
- repose — A calm, restful state free from work or worry.; frequency rank 30488
- propel — cause to move forward with force; frequency rank 31042
- dais — a raised platform that gives prominence to a speaker, honored person, throne, or table; frequency rank 31999
- stratosphere — The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, where the ozone layer absorbs the sun's ultraviolet rays.; frequency rank 32031
- interlude — A short period or event that comes between two longer ones.; frequency rank 32795
- parasitic — Relating to or caused by parasites, which live on or in another organism.; frequency rank 32967
- cloister — A covered walkway around an open courtyard, usually in a monastery or cathedral; frequency rank 33740
- nether — situated below or beneath; lower, chiefly in literary or fixed expressions; frequency rank 34103
- girth — stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place; frequency rank 34278
- ascendant — most powerful or important or influential; frequency rank 34899
- cul-de-sac — a street, passage, or route closed at one end; frequency rank 34998
- deficient — Not having enough of something that is needed.; frequency rank 35040
- transcendent — beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding; frequency rank 35274
- hitherto — Until now; up to this point in time.; frequency rank 35694
- whitewash — cover with whitewash; frequency rank 35765
- retrospective — Looking back on or relating to the past.; frequency rank 36346
- prostrate — Lying flat on the ground, usually face down.; frequency rank 36817
- irrevocable — Impossible to change, reverse, or take back; final.; frequency rank 37238
- intangible — hard to pin down or identify; frequency rank 37455
- overlay — To lay or spread something over the surface of something else.; frequency rank 37729
- floodgates — Gates that control the flow of water; often used figuratively for whatever is holding back a sudden rush of something.; frequency rank 37745
- liaise — To work together and exchange information to reach a common goal.; frequency rank 37907
- collider — A machine that speeds up particles and makes two beams of them crash into each other for research.; frequency rank 37924
- flit — To move quickly and lightly from one place to another.; frequency rank 38313
- duplex — allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously; frequency rank 39880
- spacesuit — a sealed protective suit with life-support equipment that allows an astronaut to survive and work in space or a near-vacuum; frequency rank 39936
- monastic — Relating to monks, nuns, or the life of a monastery.; frequency rank 40368
- astride — with one leg on each side of something; frequency rank 40760
- loiter — To stand or wait around a place with no clear purpose.; frequency rank 40904
- tangent — a ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle; frequency rank 41199
- intrinsic — Belonging naturally to something as part of its basic nature.; frequency rank 41422
- oblique — Said in an indirect way rather than plainly; not straightforward.; frequency rank 41568
- proximal — Located nearest to the point of attachment, origin, or the body's centre.; frequency rank 42126
- counterproductive — Having the opposite effect to the one you intended; doing more harm than good.; frequency rank 42684
- oust — remove from a position or office; frequency rank 43894
- foray — an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); frequency rank 44340
- jarring — Unpleasantly shocking or out of place; clashing.; frequency rank 44868
- sandwiched — Squeezed or fitted tightly between two other things.; frequency rank 44973
- allot — To give out a share of something, such as time, money, or space, for a particular purpose.; frequency rank 46268
- resound — To be filled with a loud sound that echoes around; frequency rank 46536
- centralized — Controlled or organised from one central place or authority.; frequency rank 47270
- forfeiture — The act of losing or giving up something as a penalty for a wrongdoing or failure.; frequency rank 47494
- abut — to lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; frequency rank 47775
- embed — To fix something firmly inside a surrounding material.; frequency rank 49198
- gravitate — To be drawn toward someone or something, as if pulled by an unseen force.; frequency rank 50077
- confluence — a place where things merge or flow together, especially rivers; frequency rank 50100
- encompass — To include a wide range of things within its scope.; frequency rank 51869
- snobbery — The attitude of looking down on people you think are of lower class, taste, or status.; frequency rank 52116
- antithesis — The exact opposite of something.; frequency rank 52562
- meteorology — The scientific study of the atmosphere, especially the weather and forecasting it.; frequency rank 52815
- reverb — An electronic effect that adds echoes or a sense of space to a recorded sound.; frequency rank 53793
- unencumbered — Free of burdens, debts, or restrictions.; frequency rank 53973
- wester — to move or turn toward the west; frequency rank 57521
- distill — To purify or separate a liquid by heating it into vapor and cooling it back into liquid.; frequency rank 59584
- incongruous — Out of place; not matching or fitting the surroundings.; frequency rank 59925
- besiege — To surround a place with armed forces to force it to surrender; frequency rank 61138
- confection — A sweet food such as a cake, candy, or pastry, often elaborately decorated.; frequency rank 61868
- wrack — Destruction or ruin (especially in the phrase 'wrack and ruin').; frequency rank 63187
- dissipation — breaking up and scattering by dispersion; frequency rank 66493
- leeward — situated on or toward the side sheltered from the wind; frequency rank 67306
- configure — to set up for a particular purpose; frequency rank 67498
- improvisational — Made up on the spot, without preparation.; frequency rank 70297
- accrue — To build up or accumulate gradually over time.; frequency rank 70922
- hermetic — Completely sealed so that no air or gas can pass through; airtight.; frequency rank 71616
- ruminate — To think about something deeply and at length.; frequency rank 72947
- circumnavigate — To travel all the way around something, especially the world by sea.; frequency rank 75236
- segregate — separate or isolate (one thing) from another and place in a group apart from others; frequency rank 77362
- pressurization — The process of increasing or maintaining the air pressure inside an enclosed space.; frequency rank 77482
- declination — A polite refusal of an offer or invitation.; frequency rank 79135
- edgeways — with the edge facing forward or sideways, especially so that something fits through a narrow space; frequency rank 79358
- pendent — hanging or suspended from above; dangling downward; frequency rank 79576
- octogenarian — A person between 80 and 89 years old.; frequency rank 86719
- tenaciously — In a determined way, refusing to give up.; frequency rank 87417
- concurrence — Agreement between people or in their opinions.; frequency rank 90165
- encumbrance — Something that weighs you down or gets in your way; a burden.; frequency rank 90725
- qualm — A feeling of doubt or worry about whether something is right to do; frequency rank 94079
- haughtily — In a proud, arrogant way that looks down on others.; frequency rank 103744
- spatially — In a way that relates to space or to how things are arranged in space.; frequency rank 108986
- relegate — To move someone or something to a lower or less important position.; frequency rank 115587
- capacious — Having a lot of space inside; able to hold a great deal.; frequency rank 117554
- circumnavigation — The act of travelling all the way around something, especially the world.; frequency rank 121543
- thereabout — about or around that place or position; frequency rank 122127
- recumbent — Lying down, especially in a relaxed position.; frequency rank 122672
- sidelong — directed toward one side, especially in a secretive, doubtful, or suspicious glance; frequency rank 126719
- flexure — a bend, curve, or fold in a structure or surface; frequency rank 135139
- postural — Relating to the way you hold or position your body.; frequency rank 135480
- athwart — from one side of something to the other; across, often at an oblique angle; frequency rank 143831
- incongruity — The state of two or more things not fitting together or not matching, in a way that seems strange.; frequency rank 147620
- encumber — To weigh someone down or make movement difficult with a heavy load.; frequency rank 148416
- promotable — Suitable to be promoted; deserving a higher position.; frequency rank 159917
- earthward — toward the earth or ground; frequency rank 161211
- aslant — at an oblique or sloping angle; frequency rank 162330
- landward — situated, facing, or moving toward the land rather than the sea; frequency rank 198383
- echolocate — To find the position of objects by sending out sounds and listening for the echoes.; frequency rank 219552
- unmediated — Direct, without anything coming in between.; frequency rank 230989
- sidewise — toward one side; frequency rank 269795
- presupposition — Something that is assumed to be true without being stated directly.; frequency rank 279549
- retrospection — The act of looking back and thinking about past events.; frequency rank 287723
- decentralize — To spread something out from one central place to several different locations.; frequency rank 294113
- incongruously — In a way that seems out of place or does not fit.; frequency rank 304391
- intersperse — To scatter or place things at intervals among other things.; frequency rank 305026
- astraddle — dated or regional: with one leg on each side of something; astride; frequency rank 316905
- forepart — the front or anterior portion of a person, animal, vehicle, structure, or other thing; frequency rank 337941
- ensconce — to settle someone or oneself securely and comfortably in a particular place; frequency rank 401916
- downgoing — moving, directed, or tending downward; frequency rank 482940
- endwise — with the end forward or toward the observer; frequency rank 628946
- appose — to place two things side by side or near each other, especially for comparison or contrast; frequency rank 747212
- deprecatingly — In a way that plays down or apologizes for one's own actions or worth.; frequency rank 770049
- midmost — literary: situated in or nearest the exact middle; frequency rank 813480
- embosom — literary: to enclose, surround, or shelter something closely; frequency rank 1061092
- fabulate — To make up and tell invented stories, often fantastical ones.; frequency rank 1249633
- fabulation — The act of inventing stories; a made-up tale or fabrication.
- side-step
- diataxis — a systematic arrangement or ordering across parts; (in technical writing) a framework organizing documentation into distinct types
- space-relation — a spatial relation between things
- undermost — occupying the lowest position relative to other things
- unaccelerated — having zero acceleration in a specified inertial frame; remaining at rest or moving with an unchanging velocity vector
- circumjacent — lying around or surrounding a place or object
- superincumbent — lying, resting, or pressing on top of something else
- circumambient — surrounding something on every side; encompassing

### C2+
- knee-deep — reaching as high as the knees, or submerged up to the knees; frequency rank 29989
- thither — to or toward that place; frequency rank 39663
- akimbo — with the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward; frequency rank 65470
- spread-eagle — a representation of an eagle with its wings and legs extended; frequency rank 103403
- stock-still — completely motionless; frequency rank 142520
- underlie — to lie beneath something; frequency rank 146219
- upperworld — the surface world, contrasted with an underground, submarine, or underworld realm; frequency rank 311868
- afront — archaic or dialectal: in front or face to face; frequency rank 410043
- serry — archaic or literary: to crowd or press people or things closely together, especially in ranks or rows; frequency rank 567724
- neckdeep — reaching, submerged, or covered up to the neck; frequency rank 615373
- embay — to enclose, shelter, or surround as if within a bay; frequency rank 1098979
- anigh — archaic or dialectal: near or close by; frequency rank 1176795
- accord — an agreement or harmony between parties; to grant or be consistent
- depress — to make sad and dispirited, or to press down
- ignorable — able to be disregarded or left unnoticed
- agitate — to stir up or disturb; to campaign vigorously
- crest — the top of a hill or wave; a heraldic emblem; to reach the top
- infinite — limitless or endless in space, extent, or magnitude
- composite — made up of distinct parts; a thing formed from several elements
- dwell — to live in a place; to linger on a thought or topic
- compass — an instrument showing direction; range or scope; (verb) to encompass or achieve
- decompose — to decay, or to break down into component parts
- fateful — having far-reaching, often disastrous consequences
- fell — fierce, cruel, or deadly; (also) to cut down
- foment — to stir up or instigate trouble or discontent
- hereabout — in this general area; near this place
- mediator — a person who tries to settle a dispute between parties
- prevalent — widespread or common in a particular place or time
- void — empty or legally invalid; (also) an empty space
- demote — to reduce to a lower rank or position
- fallow — (of land) left unplanted to restore fertility; inactive
- forsaken — abandoned or deserted; left utterly alone
- immovable — not able to be moved or changed in position or opinion
- natal — relating to the place or time of one's birth
- ascend — to go up or rise to a higher position
- boreal — relating to the north or northern regions
- clearance — official permission, or the space between two objects
- coincident — occurring together in time or space; corresponding
- cultch — the mass of stones and shells laid down as a bed for young oysters
- denizen — an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place
- endemic — native to or regularly found in a particular place or group
- forbear — to refrain from or hold back patiently from doing something
- foremost — most prominent in rank, importance, or position
- genus — a taxonomic rank grouping related species above the species level
- muddle — to confuse or mix up; a state of disorder or confusion
- sleuth — a detective; to investigate or track down
- sway — to move rhythmically side to side; to influence or control
- autochthonous — native to and originating in the place where found; indigenous
- barb — a sharp backward point; a cutting or wounding remark
- batten — a strip of wood; to fasten down or thrive at another's expense
- cede — to give up or surrender, typically by treaty or formal agreement
- cline — a gradient of continuous variation in a feature across a range
- defoul — to defile, pollute, or trample down; to befoul (archaic)
- dike — an embankment built to hold back water and prevent flooding
- discord — disagreement or lack of harmony between people or sounds
- expatriate — a person living outside their native country
- footer — text or a band at the bottom of a page or screen
- forgo — to abstain from or give up something
- hunch — an intuitive feeling or guess; also, to arch the back forward
- interlapse — an interval of time that elapses between events
- interspace — a space between things; an intervening gap
- median — the middle value in a range; situated in the middle
- parley — a discussion between opposing sides, especially to settle a dispute
- partiality — unfair bias in favor of one side; a special fondness
- partition — a division into parts, or a structure that divides a space
- proximate — closest in space, time, or relationship; immediate
- resurrect — to restore to life or bring back into use or notice
- transference — the act of conveying something from one person, place, or context to another
- vagabond — a person who wanders from place to place without a settled home
- veto — a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal
- westerly — situated toward or coming from the west
- wobbly — tending to move unsteadily from side to side; shaky
- abandonment — the act of giving up or deserting something or someone completely
- abode — a place of residence; a dwelling
- alight — to descend and settle, as a bird; also on fire or lit up
- ambience — the character or atmosphere of a place
- anterior — situated before or toward the front; earlier in time
- belay — to secure a rope around a fixed point; to stop or cancel
- beshine — to shine upon; to light up
- cocking — tilting upward or drawing back the hammer of a gun
- collocate — to place together, or of words, to occur habitually side by side
- contiguous — sharing a common border; touching or adjacent
- decelerate — to reduce speed; to slow down
- dessertspoon — a spoon intermediate in size between a teaspoon and a tablespoon
- disjunction — a separation or disconnection; (logic) an 'or' relation between propositions
- dismantle — to take apart or pull down piece by piece
- disqualification — the act of barring someone from a competition or position; the state of being barred
- dweller — a person or animal that lives in a specified place
- eccentrical — deviating from the center or from convention; eccentric
- excentrical — not having a common center; off-center; eccentric
- expend — to spend or use up money, time, or energy
- fore — situated at the front; the front part
- forwards — toward the front; in the direction one is facing
- immorally — in a way that violates accepted principles of right conduct
- implode — to collapse violently inward; to break down catastrophically
- imprecate — to invoke or call down a curse upon someone
- ingress — the act or means of entering a place
- juncture — a particular point in events or time; a place where things join
- locus — a particular position or place; the set of points satisfying a condition
- movable — capable of being moved; not fixed in place
- pendant — a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
- perpendicular — at a right angle to a given line or surface; exactly upright
- radius — a straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle
- ransack — to search thoroughly and roughly through a place, often to steal
- reconvert — to convert back to a former state, form, or belief
- renounce — to formally give up or reject a claim, right, or belief
- residency — the fact of living in a place, or a period of specialized training
- residuum — a remainder or residue left after a process is complete
- resile — to draw back from an agreement or commitment; to spring back
- retract — to withdraw a statement, or to draw something back in
- revoke — to officially cancel or withdraw a decision, right, or permission
- sanctuary — a place of refuge, safety, or worship
- skinny — very thin or lean; also, inside information (slang)
- southerly — situated toward or coming from the south
- stationary — not moving; fixed in one place
- submerge — to put or sink below the surface of a liquid
- tilt — to move into a sloping position; a slope or inclination
- turbid — cloudy or muddy from stirred-up sediment; confused or unclear
- vacate — to leave a place empty; to give up an office or position
- velocity — speed in a given direction; rapidity of motion
- vest — a sleeveless garment; to confer or become entitled to a right
- waive — to relinquish a right or claim voluntarily; to refrain from enforcing
- waken — to wake up or rouse from sleep
- wristband — a band worn around the wrist, as on a watch or for entry
- abreast — side by side and facing the same way; up to date with
- acceleration — the rate of increase of speed or, more generally, the act of speeding up
- accumulator — a person or device that gathers or stores up, such as a rechargeable battery
- admittance — the act of permitting entry; the right to enter
- anaconda — a large non-venomous constricting snake of tropical South America
- anyplace — in, at, or to any place; anywhere (informal)
- arbitrate — to settle a dispute by acting as an impartial judge between parties
- argumentation — the action or process of reasoning systematically in support of an idea or position
- austral — of or relating to the south; southern
- beleave — to leave remaining; to be left behind (archaic)
- bookmarker — a strip or object placed in a book to mark one's place
- borderland — land near a border between two countries or regions; an intermediate area
- breadth — the distance from side to side; wide range or scope
- caesura — a pause near the middle of a line of verse; any interruptive break
- capstone — a crowning achievement; the top stone of a structure
- challenger — one who challenges, especially for a title or position
- chickadee — a small North American songbird of the tit family with a dark cap
- circumscribe — to restrict within limits; to draw a line around
- coexist — to exist at the same time or in the same place, especially peacefully
- coitus — sexual intercourse between two individuals
- concord — agreement or harmony between people or things
- contrarily — in the opposite way; on the other hand
- creeper — a plant that grows along the ground or up surfaces by clinging
- cyclone — a violent rotating windstorm; a system of winds circling a low-pressure center
- decomposed — broken down by decay; rotted into simpler substances
- deject — to cast down in spirits; to dishearten
- diplomacy — the management of relations between nations or the skill of tactful negotiation
- divisive — tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
- duchess — the wife or widow of a duke, or a woman holding a duchy in her own right
- duke — a nobleman of the highest hereditary rank below a prince
- dyke — an embankment built to hold back water; a ditch or channel
- encampment — a place where a group, especially troops, sets up camp
- enfold — to wrap up or surround, especially in an embrace
- entree — the main course of a meal, or the right of admission
- envelop — to wrap up, cover, or surround completely
- exagitate — to agitate or stir up greatly; to harass
- fisher — a person who catches fish; a large North American marten
- forestage — the part of a stage in front of the curtain; the apron
- gat — a pistol or handgun (slang); also a channel between sandbanks
- guidepost — a sign giving direction; a guiding principle or marker
- heading — a title or caption at the top of a section of text
- hither — to or toward this place
- horizontal — parallel to the horizon; level and flat
- illumine — to light up or enlighten, literally or spiritually
- impendent — impending; about to happen or threateningly near
- impulsion — the act of driving forward, or a strong inner urge to act
- incumbency — the holding of an office or position, or its term
- inferno — a large, fierce, and destructive fire; a place of torment
- inhabitancy — the state of dwelling in a place; residence or occupancy
- intersect — to cross or cut across one another; to share common points
- inward — directed toward the inside; situated within or in the mind
- joker — a person who jokes; a playing card outside the normal suits
- knapsack — a bag carried on the back for provisions or equipment
- laden — heavily loaded or weighed down
- landslip — a landslide; a collapse of earth down a slope
- lodging — a temporary place to stay; rented accommodation
- marrow — the soft tissue inside bones; the innermost or vital part
- mateship — camaraderie and loyalty between friends, especially in Australian usage
- meridional — of the south or a meridian; characteristic of southern peoples
- middleman — an intermediary who trades between producer and consumer
- miscellaneous — made up of various, unrelated kinds
- misguide — to lead in the wrong direction; to mislead
- muffled — deadened or made quieter; wrapped up to deaden sound
- nadir — the lowest or most unsuccessful point; the point opposite the zenith
- nearness — the state of being close in space, time, or relationship
- nighttime — the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
- nomadic — living by moving from place to place rather than settling permanently
- noonday — midday; the middle of the day
- obverse — the front or principal side of a coin or medal; a counterpart
- opposing — in conflict or contrast with; on the other side
- orient — to align or position relative to surroundings; to familiarize with a situation
- orthogonal — at right angles; statistically independent or unrelated
- outermost — furthest from the center; most external
- pact — a formal agreement or treaty between parties
- perverted — distorted or corrupted from what is right or natural
- pollard — a tree cut back to the trunk to promote dense growth, or to prune thus
- procession — a group moving forward in an orderly line
- prolongation — the act of extending in time or space
- rearwards — toward the back or rear
- reassemble — to put back together or gather again
- rectangle — a four-sided figure with four right angles
- reinstate — to restore to a former position or condition
- relocate — to move to a new place
- relocation — the act of moving to a new location
- remand — to send back into custody or to a lower court
- renunciation — the formal giving up of a right or claim
- repository — a place where things are stored or kept
- retrograde — directed or moving backward, or reverting to a worse state
- reversal — a change to an opposite direction, position, or decision
- roomy — having plenty of space; spacious
- rucksack — a bag with shoulder straps carried on the back; a backpack
- septentrional — of or relating to the north; northern
- simplex — consisting of or permitting only one part, direction, or operation
- situate — to place or position in a particular location or context
- starboard — the right-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward
- stead — the place or role that someone or something would otherwise occupy
- steeple — a tall tower with a spire on top of a church
- steering — the action or mechanism of guiding a vehicle's direction
- stupor — a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
- subaqueous — formed, found, or taking place under water
- surmount — to overcome a difficulty or rise above an obstacle
- transportable — able to be carried or moved from place to place
- treasury — a place or fund in which valuables or public revenues are kept
- unconformity — lack of conformity; a surface of contact between rock strata of differing age
- vagrant — a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place
- vantage — a position or place affording a good view or advantage
- wiggle — to move with small, quick movements from side to side
- ablaze — burning fiercely or brightly lit up
- abraid — to start up suddenly; to awake or rouse oneself
- absorption — the process of taking in or soaking up, or deep mental engagement
- accumbent — reclining or leaning, as in lying down at a meal
- acting — the art of performing a role, or serving temporarily in a position
- adduce — to cite or bring forward as evidence or proof
- advantageously — in a way that confers benefit or favorable position
- ambisyllabic — of a consonant belonging to two adjacent syllables at once
- ambush — a surprise attack from a concealed position
- antagonism — active hostility or opposition between people or forces
- appropriator — a person who takes something for their own use, often without right
- arbitration — the settling of a dispute by an impartial third party outside court
- aright — correctly or properly; in the right way
- arriver — a person who arrives, especially one newly come to a place
- askew — not straight or level; to one side, crooked
- aspirant — a person who aspires to a position, office, or distinction
- atemporal — existing outside of or unaffected by the passage of time
- atmospherics — electrical interference in radio, or the mood-setting features of a place
- autochthonal — native to or originating in the place where found; indigenous
- backpedal — to reverse one's previous opinion or position
- backsight — a surveyor's sighting back to a known point, or the rear sight of a gun
- backwash — the backward flow of water, or unwelcome aftereffects of an event
- bangtail — a horse with its tail cut squarely across; informally, a racehorse
- barkery — a place where bark is stored or stripped, as for tanning
- beakhead — the projecting forward part of an old sailing ship's bow
- bequest — something left to someone in a will; a legacy
- billabong — an Australian backwater or stagnant pool left by a river
- birthright — a right, privilege, or possession to which a person is entitled by birth
- blackwash — to defame or expose discreditable facts about someone; the opposite of whitewash
- blanketflower — a North American daisy-like wildflower of the genus Gaillardia with vivid red-yellow blooms
- blockade — the sealing off of a place to prevent goods or people entering or leaving
- blot — a dark stain or spot; to stain or to soak up liquid
- bob — to move quickly up and down; a short haircut or a small weight
- broadside — a simultaneous firing of all guns on one side of a ship; a strong verbal attack
- broker — an agent who arranges deals between buyers and sellers; to negotiate a deal
- bunchflower — a North American marsh plant of the genus Melanthium bearing clustered flowers
- burgher — a citizen of a town, especially a prosperous middle-class one
- buttermilk — the tangy liquid left after churning butter, used in baking
- canine — of or like dogs; a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars
- castaway — a person stranded after a shipwreck or in an isolated place
- caudal — of, at, or near the tail or hind part
- centering — the act of placing at or moving toward the center; a temporary support for an arch
- centrally — in or from a central position or authority
- chancel — the part of a church near the altar, reserved for clergy and choir
- checkmate — a chess position in which the king is trapped and the game ends
- chug — to move with or make a dull repeated engine sound; to gulp down a drink
- clearing — an open space in a forest; the settling of accounts between banks
- coexistence — the state of existing together at the same time or place
- concourse — a large open space where crowds gather, as in a station
- conk — to hit on the head, or (of a machine) to break down suddenly
- constructive — serving to build up or improve; helpful rather than destructive
- consumable — able to be used up or eaten; an item intended to be consumed
- contrariwise — on the contrary; in the opposite way
- contrastive — showing or emphasizing differences between things
- coronet — a small crown worn by nobility below the rank of sovereign
- currentness — the state of being current or up to date
- delegacy — a body of delegates; the position of a delegate
- demission — the act of relinquishing an office or position; abdication or resignation
- demit — to resign from or relinquish an office, position, or membership
- desecrate — to treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect
- desperado — a bold, reckless criminal or outlaw, especially of the old West
- dicky — unsound or unsteady; or a detachable shirt front
- disinter — to dig up something that has been buried, especially a corpse
- disparity — a great difference or inequality between things
- displacement — the act of moving something from its place or the resulting shift
- dissympathy — absence or opposite of sympathy; antipathy (rare)
- disunion — the breaking up of a union; separation or discord
- diversified — varied; spread across different kinds to reduce risk
- doorsill — the horizontal threshold at the bottom of a doorway
- downwardly — in a downward direction or toward a lower level
- dragnet — a systematic search for criminals; a net drawn along the bottom
- drifter — a person who moves aimlessly from place to place or job to job
- easterly — situated toward or coming from the east
- eden — a place of unspoiled happiness or delight
- encircle — to form a circle around; surround
- encoffin — to place in a coffin (rare or literary)
- endorser — a person who publicly approves or signs the back of a document
- entomb — to place in a tomb; to bury or enclose as in a grave
- entranceway — a passage or opening forming the entrance to a place
- equipoise — a state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces
- evocation — the act of calling up or summoning a memory, feeling, or spirit
- expendable — able to be sacrificed or used up as not essential
- expulsion — the act of forcing someone to leave a place or organization
- externally — on or from the outside; in external respects
- extraparliamentary — occurring or acting outside the bounds of parliament
- extratemporal — existing or occurring outside of time, or beyond the temporal bone region
- facade — the front exterior of a building, or a deceptive outward appearance
- feague — archaic: to whip, beat, or liven up, especially a horse
- fess — informal: to confess; also a horizontal band across a heraldic shield
- footing — a secure grip for the feet; a basis or established position
- forlet — to abandon, relinquish, or give up
- fundus — the base or interior surface of a hollow organ opposite its opening
- gage — a pledge or token of challenge thrown down; to pledge
- gam — a social visit between whaling ships; a school of whales; a leg
- garrison — troops stationed in a fortress; to station troops in a place
- gauntlet — an armored glove; an ordeal or punishment run between two rows
- gazetteer — a geographical dictionary or index of place names
- habitue — a person who frequents a particular place
- halo — a ring of light around the head of a sacred figure or a luminous circle in the sky
- heirloom — a valued object passed down through generations of a family
- herefrom — from this place or source (archaic)
- heretofore — before now; up until this time
- hind — situated at the back; also a female red deer
- hollowness — the state of being empty inside; insincerity or emptiness of feeling
- illfare — misfortune, hardship, or distress; the opposite of welfare
- illume — to light up or illuminate
- imbalance — a lack of proportion or equilibrium between things
- impasse — a deadlock or situation from which there is no escape
- impel — to drive or urge forward; to compel to act
- incomer — a person who comes to live in or enter a place from elsewhere
- incoming — coming in or arriving; about to take up a position
- incongruence — lack of harmony or agreement between things
- incongruousness — the quality of being out of place or inconsistent with surroundings
- indentation — a notch or recess, or a blank space at the start of a line of text
- indestructible — impossible to destroy or break down
- indorse — to endorse; to sign the back of a document or give approval
- infix — an affix inserted within a word, or to fix something firmly inside
- inflow — the movement of something into a place; an influx
- inhibition — a feeling or process that restrains or holds back an action or impulse
- inshore — situated in or moving toward the water near the shore
- interactional — relating to interaction between people or things
- interdependence — the condition of mutual dependence between parties or things
- interepidemic — occurring in the period between successive epidemics
- interindividual — occurring or existing between separate individuals
- intermediation — the action of mediating between parties, especially in finance
- intermezzo — a short musical or dramatic piece performed between larger movements or acts
- internally — on or within the inside; in one's mind or within an organization
- interparliamentary — existing or conducted between parliaments or their members
- interpolation — the insertion of something extra, or estimation of values between known points
- interpose — to place or insert between; to intervene with a remark or action
- interposition — the act of placing between, or of intervening
- interregnum — an interval between two reigns or governments; a pause in continuity
- interrelation — a mutual or reciprocal relation between things
- interstice — a small intervening space or gap between things
- intertropical — situated or occurring between the tropics
- inverse — opposite in order, direction, or effect; a thing that is the reverse of another
- inversion — a reversal of position, order, or relationship
- invert — to turn upside down or reverse in position or order
- itinerant — traveling from place to place, especially for work
- jounce — to jolt or bounce up and down
- juxtaposition — the placing of things side by side for contrast or comparison
- lectern — a tall stand with a sloped top for holding a book or notes for a speaker
- lickpenny — something that consumes money; a costly thing or place
- lintel — a horizontal beam across the top of a door or window
- liquidation — the winding up of a company by selling assets to pay debts
- liquidator — a person appointed to wind up a company's affairs in liquidation
- localization — the adaptation of something to a particular place or market
- localize — to confine to or adapt for a particular place
- locator — a device or system that finds the position of something
- locomotor — relating to or capable of movement from place to place
- lop — to cut off branches or parts; a hanging-down posture
- lunge — a sudden forward thrust of the body, or to make such a movement
- manufactory — a factory; an archaic term for a place where goods are made
- marchland — a borderland or frontier region between two territories
- marquess — a nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl
- mart — a market or trading center
- medially — in or toward the middle; situated centrally
- midafternoon — the middle part of the afternoon
- midriff — the front of the body between the chest and the waist
- migratory — characterized by or relating to seasonal movement between regions
- mislay — to put something in a place later forgotten; lose temporarily
- mistress — a woman in a position of authority or control, or a man's lover
- momentous — of great importance or far-reaching consequence
- moonrise — the rising of the moon above the horizon, or the time it occurs
- nighness — the state of being near; nearness
- northerly — toward or coming from the north
- oasis — a fertile spot in a desert; a place of refuge or calm
- obliviousness — the state of being unaware of or not noticing what is happening around one
- obsequent — of a stream, flowing in a direction opposite to the dip of the underlying strata
- occupancy — the act of occupying or using a space, or the proportion so used
- occurrent — occurring or happening at the present moment; actually taking place
- onrush — a sudden surging or forward rush of something
- optionary — of or relating to options; left to one's choice
- oscillation — a regular movement back and forth between two points or states
- osculation — the act of kissing; in geometry, contact of a high order between curves
- outclass — to be far superior to; to surpass decisively in quality or skill
- outlying — situated far from a center; remote or peripheral
- outwards — toward the outside; away from a center
- oversea — across or beyond the sea; overseas (archaic or literary form)
- packsack — a bag carried on the back for transporting supplies, a knapsack
- passageway — a corridor or narrow way allowing passage between places
- patronship — the position or function of a patron
- peddle — to sell goods, especially in small quantities by going from place to place
- pessimal — least favorable or worst possible, the opposite of optimal
- phylum — a principal taxonomic category ranking above class and below kingdom
- pillar — an upright vertical support, or a person regarded as a mainstay
- plunk — to set down or drop heavily; a dull abrupt sound
- polar — relating to the North or South Pole; directly opposite in character
- pressive — tending to press; oppressive or weighing down (rare)
- presumptuous — overstepping due bounds; arrogantly bold or forward
- propinquity — nearness in place, time, or relationship; proximity
- propone — to propose or put forward, especially formally in Scots law
- proscenium — the part of a theatre stage in front of the curtain, or its framing arch
- pseudonym — a fictitious name used by an author in place of their real one
- quits — on even terms with someone, owing nothing to either side
- rearward — toward or at the back; situated to the rear
- recede — to move back or away; to grow fainter or more distant
- recline — to lean or lie back in a relaxed position
- recoil — to draw back suddenly in fear or disgust; the backward kick of a gun
- refraction — the bending of light or other waves as they pass between media
- regurgitate — to bring swallowed food back up; to repeat information uncritically
- rehappen — to occur or take place again
- relegation — the act of consigning to a lower rank, position, or division
- relentless — unceasingly harsh, intense, or determined; never letting up
- remanent — remaining or residual, especially of magnetism left in a material
- repulse — to drive back or fend off; to cause distaste or revulsion in
- resolvent — having power to dissolve or break down; a substance or agent that does so
- restorable — capable of being brought back to a former or original condition
- retainer — a fee paid to secure services; a servant or device that holds something in place
- retrieval — the act of getting back or recovering something, especially stored data
- retrogress — to move backward to an earlier or worse state; to decline
- riser — the vertical part of a stair step; one who rises, as from bed
- roadblock — a barrier across a road; an obstacle to progress
- roust — to rouse or stir up, often roughly; to drive out
- rulership — the position or authority of a ruler; dominion
- sacking — coarse fabric used to make sacks; dismissal from a job; plunder of a place
- sally — a sudden rush forward, especially a sortie; a witty remark; to rush out
- sash — a band of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder; a window frame
- scrip — a provisional certificate or token issued in place of money or stock
- shyness — the quality of being timid or reserved around others
- sinecure — a position requiring little or no work but giving pay or status
- sojourn — a temporary stay in a place
- southbound — traveling or directed toward the south
- squinch — to screw up the eyes or face, or an arch across an interior corner
- stoop — to bend the body forward and down, or a small front porch
- suitability — the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular purpose
- sundown — the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon; sunset
- supercilium — the eyebrow, or a stripe of feathers above a bird's eye
- supervisory — relating to the oversight or direction of work and workers
- suppression — the act of putting an end to something forcibly or holding it back
- symmetry — balanced and proportionate similarity between the parts of something
- terrapin — a small edible freshwater turtle of North America
- thence — from that place or source; for that reason
- thoroughfare — a main road or public passage through a place
- topographic — relating to the detailed mapping of the features of a place
- traditionary — archaic term meaning handed down by tradition; traditional
- transferal — the act of moving something from one place or person to another
- transferee — a person to whom something, such as property or a right, is transferred
- transposition — the act of switching the order or position of two things
- tribalist — a person who favors loyalty to their own group above all else
- uncoil — to unwind or release from a coiled position
- undeveloped — not built up, matured, or fully formed
- unrelentingly — without easing or letting up; relentlessly
- unroll — to open out something that is rolled up
- unsay — to retract or take back something said
- upraise — to raise or lift up
- uprise — to rise up or ascend; an act of rising
- uprouse — to rouse up; to stir into action or wakefulness
- uptake — the act of taking up or absorbing; comprehension
- usurp — to seize power, position, or rights wrongfully or by force
- utopia — an imagined place of ideal perfection in laws, government, and society
- vacuity — emptiness of mind, content, or space; lack of substance
- veer — to change direction or course suddenly
- victoria — a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a folding top
- waistline — the line of the waist of the body or a garment, or one's girth there
- wanderer — a person who travels aimlessly or roams from place to place
- westerner — a native or inhabitant of the west, especially of the Western world
- westwards — toward the west
- withoutdoors — out of doors; outside (archaic)
- co-regional — belonging to or occupying the same region
- co-superficial — lying on or sharing the same surface
- againwards — toward; in the direction facing a person or place, in archaic or northern dialect use
- doorward — toward a door
- chimneyward — toward, into, or in the direction of a chimney
- anear — chiefly dialectal: near or close to
- upshore — toward a point farther along the shore, especially in an upstream direction