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equity

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the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation

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Unit 1 · Words 1–100

100 words · 01/18
  1. mister3 momentsin 218 videos
  2. goodsnounarticles of commercein 80 videos
  3. equitynounthe ownership interest of shareholders in a corporationin 24 videos
  4. dividendnounthat part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterlyin 9 videos
  5. portfolionouna list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institutionin 30 videos
  6. sponsorship3 momentsin 8 videos
  7. inventorynounthe merchandise that a shop has on handin 44 videos
  8. transaction3 momentsin 39 videos
  9. non3 momentsin 370 videos
  10. leaseverbrent land, a building or equipment for a fixed time under a written agreementin 33 videos
  11. hedgenounany technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices changein 20 videos
  12. distributionnounthe commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumerin 89 videos
  13. premiumadjectivehaving or reflecting superior quality or valuein 102 videos
  14. clientnounsomeone who pays for goods or servicesin 65 videos
  15. impactnouna forceful consequence; a strong effectin 383 videos
  16. authoritynoun(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over othersin 117 videos
  17. obtainverbcome into possession ofin 52 videos
  18. maturitynounstate of being mature; full developmentin 9 videos
  19. publishverbprepare and issue for public distribution or salein 197 videos
  20. sometimein 841 videos
  21. economist3 momentsin 35 videos
  22. medianoun(usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the publicin 287 videos
  23. marginaladjectiveproducing at a rate that barely covers production costsin 26 videos
  24. seller3 momentsin 43 videos
  25. mergernounthe combination of two or more commercial companiesin 18 videos
  26. auditnounan inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPAin 13 videos
  27. e-bookphrase1 momentin 2 videos
  28. consumptionnoun(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturingin 63 videos
  29. variancenounthe quality of being subject to variationin 6 videos
  30. depreciationnoundecrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or usein 5 videos
  31. strategicadjectivehighly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in warin 56 videos
  32. antiadjectivenot in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)in 158 videos
  33. recessionnounthe state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a yearin 42 videos
  34. entity3 momentsin 37 videos
  35. utilitynouna basic public service, such as electricity, gas or water, supplied to homes and businessesin 49 videos
  36. productivitynounthe quality of being productive or having the power to producein 33 videos
  37. euro3 momentsin 71 videos
  38. overheadnounthe expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxesin 30 videos
  39. organizational3 momentsin 5 videos
  40. commodity3 momentsin 31 videos
  41. monetary3 momentsin 11 videos
  42. aggregateverbgather in a mass, sum, or wholein 18 videos
  43. valuationnounassessed pricein 13 videos
  44. fiscal3 momentsin 18 videos
  45. payable
  46. defaultnounan option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specifiedin 48 videos
  47. aspectnouna distinct feature or element in a problemin 157 videos
  48. calculationnounthe procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methodsin 73 videos
  49. subsidiarynouna company that is completely controlled by another companyin 11 videos
  50. mid3 momentsin 204 videos
  51. allocation
  52. couponnouna negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as neededin 9 videos
  53. volatilitynounthe trait of being unpredictably irresolutein 6 videos
  54. retailer3 momentsin 28 videos
  55. deviationnounthe difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or functionin 9 videos
  56. receivable
  57. equilibriumnouna stable situation in which forces cancel one anotherin 27 videos
  58. pre3 momentsin 164 videos
  59. creditor3 momentsin 3 videos
  60. derivativenouna compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compoundin 10 videos
  61. sub3 momentsin 80 videos
  62. incurverbmake oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable toin 10 videos
  63. surplusnouna quantity much larger than is neededin 15 videos
  64. annuityin 2 videos
  65. disclosure3 momentsin 15 videos
  66. regimenounthe organization that is the governing authority of a political unitin 48 videos
  67. riskyadjectiveinvolving risk or dangerin 47 videos
  68. leveragenounstrategic advantage; power to act effectivelyin 46 videos
  69. brokerverbarrange a deal or an agreement between other people or groupsin 24 videos
  70. outstandingadjectiveowed as a debtin 25 videos
  71. internet3 momentsin 233 videos
  72. parliamentnouna legislative assembly in certain countriesin 22 videos
  73. coalitionnounan organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treatyin 12 videos
  74. maximizeverbmake as big or large as possiblein 54 videos
  75. betaadjectivepreliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware productin 20 videos
  76. lender3 momentsin 11 videos
  77. grossverbbefore any deductionsin 91 videos
  78. liquidityin 3 videos
  79. stockholder1 momentin 2 videos
  80. vendor3 momentsin 32 videos
  81. fraudnounintentional deception resulting in injury to another personin 37 videos
  82. allocate3 momentsin 14 videos
  83. regulatornounan official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interestin 17 videos
  84. parnouna state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balancedin 15 videos
  85. swapverbexchange or give (something) in exchange forin 77 videos
  86. bankruptcynouninability to discharge all your debts as they come duein 28 videos
  87. providernounsomeone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodityin 43 videos
  88. regressionin 3 videos
  89. turnovernounthe ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workersin 17 videos
  90. accountant3 momentsin 18 videos
  91. constitutionnounlaw determining the fundamental political principles of a governmentin 40 videos
  92. trader3 momentsin 21 videos
  93. monopolynounexclusive control or possession of somethingin 14 videos
  94. correlationnouna reciprocal relation between two or more thingsin 24 videos
  95. stockmarket
  96. exnouna man who was formerly a certain woman's husbandin 228 videos
  97. profitable3 momentsin 61 videos
  98. breachnouna failure to perform some promised act or obligationin 19 videos
  99. subsidy3 momentsin 29 videos
  100. auditorin 2 videos

Unit 2 · Words 101–200

100 words · 02/18
  1. bankernouna financier who owns or is an executive in a bankin 18 videos
  2. corruptionnounlack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gainin 38 videos
  3. issuerin 1 video
  4. borrower3 momentsin 8 videos
  5. insurer2 momentsin 6 videos
  6. patentnouna document granting an inventor sole rights to an inventionin 29 videos
  7. profitability3 momentsin 12 videos
  8. debitnounan accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owingin 5 videos
  9. durationnounthe period of time during which something continuesin 44 videos
  10. scenarionouna postulated sequence of possible eventsin 147 videos
  11. terrorism3 momentsin 21 videos
  12. respondentnounsomeone who respondsin 8 videos
  13. regulatory3 momentsin 20 videos
  14. takeovernouna change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporationin 12 videos
  15. coefficient3 momentsin 13 videos
  16. indicatornouna number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of timein 36 videos
  17. classifyverbassign to a class or kindin 59 videos
  18. receiptnounan acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been madein 12 videos
  19. optimal3 momentsin 31 videos
  20. nominaladjectiveinsignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)in 18 videos
  21. infrastructurenounthe stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or areain 91 videos
  22. discloseverbmake known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secretin 22 videos
  23. offsetverbmake up forin 39 videos
  24. effectivenessnounpower to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effectin 9 videos
  25. merchandisenouncommodities offered for salein 17 videos
  26. boundverbcreate social or emotional tiesin 85 videos
  27. bargainnounnegotiate the terms of an exchangein 27 videos
  28. conversionnounan event that results in a transformationin 30 videos
  29. statisticsnouna datum that can be represented numericallyin 48 videos
  30. stakeholder1 momentin 6 videos
  31. administrative2 momentsin 11 videos
  32. taxpayer3 momentsin 32 videos
  33. alliancenounthe state of being allied or confederatedin 25 videos
  34. minimizeverbmake small or insignificantin 61 videos
  35. flexibilitynounthe quality of being adaptable or variablein 45 videos
  36. debtorin 2 videos
  37. liableadjectiveheld legally responsiblein 10 videos
  38. authorizeverbgrant authorization or clearance forin 13 videos
  39. parameternounany factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performancein 42 videos
  40. integrationnounthe act of combining into an integral wholein 28 videos
  41. scandalnouna disgraceful eventin 38 videos
  42. intervalnouna definite length of time marked off by two instantsin 22 videos
  43. deferverbhold back to a later timein 7 videos
  44. carriernouna person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messagesin 39 videos
  45. worldwideadjectivespanning or extending throughout the entire worldin 107 videos
  46. payoffnouna recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoingin 9 videos
  47. ethicaladjectiveof or relating to the philosophical study of ethicsin 21 videos
  48. publiclyadverbin a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openlyin 79 videos
  49. bonusnounan additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing outputin 53 videos
  50. governancenounthe act of governing; exercising authorityin 8 videos
  51. contractornoun(law) a party to a contractin 31 videos
  52. marketer2 momentsin 2 videos
  53. benchmarknouna standard by which something can be measured or judgedin 17 videos
  54. rebelnouna person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)in 26 videos
  55. statutenounan act passed by a legislative bodyin 7 videos
  56. restructure2 momentsin 5 videos
  57. residualadjectiverelating to or indicating a remainderin 16 videos
  58. bubblenouna hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)in 180 videos
  59. arbitrage
  60. acceptancenounthe act of accepting with approval; favorable receptionin 31 videos
  61. expertise3 momentsin 48 videos
  62. executeverbcarry out or perform an actionin 71 videos
  63. airport3 momentsin 99 videos
  64. warranty3 momentsin 14 videos
  65. querynounan instance of questioningin 6 videos
  66. deem3 momentsin 27 videos
  67. dynamicadjectivecharacterized by action or forcefulness or force of personalityin 116 videos
  68. defendant3 momentsin 10 videos
  69. statistical3 momentsin 22 videos
  70. matrixnoun(mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rulesin 29 videos
  71. graphnouna visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axesin 63 videos
  72. allowancenounan amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)in 10 videos
  73. commercenountransactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)in 35 videos
  74. assignmentnouna duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)in 30 videos
  75. enforceverbensure observance of laws and rulesin 45 videos
  76. emissionnouna substance that is emitted or releasedin 51 videos
  77. workforce3 momentsin 27 videos
  78. foundernouna person who founds or establishes some institutionin 93 videos
  79. replacementnouna person or thing that takes or can take the place of anotherin 43 videos
  80. warrantnouna writ from a court commanding police to perform specified actsin 31 videos
  81. tenantnounsomeone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone elsein 9 videos
  82. telecom3 momentsin 4 videos
  83. accumulateverbget or gather togetherin 60 videos
  84. diversifyverbvary in order to spread risk or to expandin 46 videos
  85. feedbacknounresponse to an inquiry or experimentin 90 videos
  86. behalfnounas the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as rather than )in 52 videos
  87. exploitverbdraw from; make good use ofin 55 videos
  88. diagramnouna drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the partsin 52 videos
  89. referendum2 momentsin 5 videos
  90. indirectadjectivehaving intervening factors or persons or influencesin 21 videos
  91. treaty3 momentsin 18 videos
  92. auctionnounthe public sale of something to the highest bidderin 26 videos
  93. sophisticateverbmake more complex or refinedin 73 videos
  94. multi3 momentsin 108 videos
  95. businessman3 momentsin 20 videos
  96. assemblynounthe act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)in 52 videos
  97. costlyadjectivehaving a high pricein 38 videos
  98. commonly3 momentsin 62 videos
  99. superioradjectivebetter than others, or of high qualityin 44 videos
  100. taxationnounthe imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a statein 7 videos

Unit 3 · Words 201–300

100 words · 03/18
  1. certificatenouna document attesting to the truth of certain stated factsin 24 videos
  2. shortagenounan acute insufficiencyin 59 videos
  3. technologicaladjectivebased in scientific and industrial progressin 51 videos
  4. multinational3 momentsin 10 videos
  5. plaintiff3 momentsin 7 videos
  6. prohibit3 momentsin 22 videos
  7. withdrawalnounthe act of taking out money or other capitalin 17 videos
  8. predictionnouna statement made about the futurein 132 videos
  9. tariffnouna government tax on imports or exportsin 16 videos
  10. lobbynouna group of people who try actively to influence legislationin 39 videos
  11. shrinkverbdecrease in size, range, or extentin 111 videos
  12. sharplyadverbvery suddenly and to a great degreein 17 videos
  13. foreignernouna person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your countryin 23 videos
  14. compensateverbpay someone money for their work, or for a loss or harm they sufferedin 38 videos
  15. mergeverbjoin or combinein 58 videos
  16. operationaladjectivefit or ready for use or servicein 31 videos
  17. consolidateverbunite into onein 23 videos
  18. taxable1 momentin 1 video
  19. completionnouna concluding actionin 14 videos
  20. disadvantagenounthe quality of having an inferior or less favorable positionin 29 videos
  21. productiveadjectiveproducing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)in 53 videos
  22. managerialin 4 videos
  23. subordinatenounan assistant subject to the authority or control of anotherin 11 videos
  24. compliancenounacting according to certain accepted standardsin 11 videos
  25. inflow2 momentsin 7 videos
  26. pledgenounpromise solemnly and formallyin 62 videos
  27. cabinetnouna piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or displayin 45 videos
  28. satellitenounman-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moonin 118 videos
  29. collateralnouna security pledged for the repayment of a loanin 8 videos
  30. modestadjectivelimited in size or scopein 25 videos
  31. convertibleadjectivecapable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal valuein 5 videos
  32. thereby3 momentsin 31 videos
  33. ledgernouna record in which commercial accounts are recordedin 7 videos
  34. linearadjectiveof or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimensionin 39 videos
  35. summitnouna meeting of heads of governmentsin 15 videos
  36. repayverbpay backin 11 videos
  37. loyaltynounthe quality of being loyalin 35 videos
  38. ministrynouna government department under the direction of a ministerin 21 videos
  39. multiplyverbcombine by multiplicationin 56 videos
  40. exclusiveadjectiveexcluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minorityin 64 videos
  41. headquarter3 momentsin 44 videos
  42. guidancenounsomething that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of actionin 43 videos
  43. rentalnounthe act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)in 13 videos
  44. comply3 momentsin 14 videos
  45. tech3 momentsin 161 videos
  46. consensus3 momentsin 34 videos
  47. essentially3 momentsin 380 videos
  48. presidencynounthe office and function of presidentin 44 videos
  49. rationaladjectiveconsistent with or based on or using reasonin 52 videos
  50. connouna swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless propertyin 34 videos
  51. violationnounan act that disregards an agreement or a rightin 42 videos
  52. undermineverbdestroy property or hinder normal operationsin 24 videos
  53. applicable3 momentsin 13 videos
  54. quarterlyadjectiveof or relating to or consisting of a quarterin 5 videos
  55. payrollnouna list of employees and their salariesin 10 videos
  56. identicaladjectiveexactly alike; incapable of being perceived as differentin 97 videos
  57. warehousenouna storehouse for goods and merchandisein 47 videos
  58. download3 momentsin 86 videos
  59. facilitateverbmake easierin 26 videos
  60. surgeverbrise rapidlyin 72 videos
  61. substantiallyadverbto a great extent or degreein 22 videos
  62. spreadsheet3 momentsin 12 videos
  63. accuracynounthe quality of being near to the true valuein 55 videos
  64. favorableadjective(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitatein 26 videos
  65. predecessornounone who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)in 23 videos
  66. annuallyadverbby the year; every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received)in 22 videos
  67. deputynounan assistant with power to act when his superior is absentin 20 videos
  68. sueverbinstitute legal proceedings against; file a suit againstin 45 videos
  69. availability3 momentsin 24 videos
  70. soleadjectivebeing the only one; single and isolated from othersin 32 videos
  71. outsource3 momentsin 19 videos
  72. entrepreneur3 momentsin 44 videos
  73. chancellornounthe honorary or titular head of a universityin 5 videos
  74. lawsuit3 momentsin 38 videos
  75. notably3 momentsin 24 videos
  76. fluctuationnounan instance of change; the rate or magnitude of changein 31 videos
  77. discriminationnoununfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudicein 14 videos
  78. soarverbrise rapidlyin 37 videos
  79. widespreadadjectivedistributed over a considerable extentin 105 videos
  80. validadjectivewell grounded in logic or truth or having legal forcein 49 videos
  81. goodwillnoun(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)in 4 videos
  82. diversificationnounthe act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)in 9 videos
  83. likelihood3 momentsin 39 videos
  84. machinerynounmachines or machine systems collectivelyin 47 videos
  85. orientverbadjust to a specific need or marketin 51 videos
  86. usagenounthe act of usingin 23 videos
  87. metricnouna system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristicin 40 videos
  88. insider3 momentsin 30 videos
  89. railwaynouna line of track providing a runway for wheelsin 8 videos
  90. minusnounan arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculatedin 61 videos
  91. constitutionaladjectivesanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law determining the fundamental political principles of a governmentin 20 videos
  92. privatization1 momentin 1 video
  93. tactic3 momentsin 59 videos
  94. missilenouna rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote controlin 55 videos
  95. invoicenounan itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services renderedin 4 videos
  96. remedyverbset straight or rightin 15 videos
  97. innovativeadjectivebeing or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created beforein 38 videos
  98. accordancenounconcurrence of opinionin 6 videos
  99. parliamentaryadjectiverelating to or having the nature of a parliamentin 1 video
  100. verticaladjectiveupright in position or posturein 72 videos

Unit 4 · Words 301–400

100 words · 04/18
  1. reinforceverbmake strongerin 46 videos
  2. franchisenouna business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular areain 39 videos
  3. purchaser1 momentin 1 video
  4. activistnouna militant reformerin 29 videos
  5. nodenouna connecting point at which several lines come togetherin 29 videos
  6. consultancyin 3 videos
  7. classificationnounthe act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same typein 18 videos
  8. utilizeverbput into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purposein 45 videos
  9. methodologynounthe system of methods followed in a particular disciplinein 19 videos
  10. applicant3 momentsin 16 videos
  11. upwardadverbspatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher positionin 77 videos
  12. charternouna document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporationin 15 videos
  13. separately3 momentsin 26 videos
  14. vulnerableadjectivesusceptible to attackin 103 videos
  15. dominantnounexercising influence or controlin 62 videos
  16. citationnouna summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceedingin 4 videos
  17. subscriptionnouna payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of timein 103 videos
  18. lessee
  19. downturn3 momentsin 14 videos
  20. communistnouna member of a political party that wants all land and businesses to be owned and run by the statein 34 videos
  21. bustnounsearch without warning, make a sudden surprise attack onin 74 videos
  22. specificationnouna detailed description of design criteria for a piece of workin 14 videos
  23. executionnounthe act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing itin 28 videos
  24. disposalnounthe act or means of getting rid of somethingin 16 videos
  25. inspection3 momentsin 34 videos
  26. sensitivitynounthe ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differencesin 23 videos
  27. rallynounthe feat of mustering strength for a renewed effortin 44 videos
  28. intangibleadjectivelacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seenin 7 videos
  29. successornouna thing or person that immediately replaces something or someonein 14 videos
  30. exemptadjective(of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subjectin 7 videos
  31. globalization3 momentsin 11 videos
  32. violateverbact in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promisesin 56 videos
  33. elasticityin 8 videos
  34. weakenverblessen the strength ofin 65 videos
  35. accrueverbgrow by additionin 5 videos
  36. deductverbmake a subtractionin 2 videos
  37. reluctantadjectivenot eagerin 21 videos
  38. supervisornounone who supervises or has charge and direction ofin 37 videos
  39. duplicateverbmake an exact copy of somethingin 23 videos
  40. interimadjectiveserving during an intermediate interval of timein 8 videos
  41. payout3 momentsin 7 videos
  42. suppressverbput out of one's consciousnessin 39 videos
  43. expireverblose validityin 25 videos
  44. electoraladjectiveof or relating to electionsin 14 videos
  45. jurisdictionnounin law; the territory within which power can be exercisedin 13 videos
  46. ambitionnouna cherished desirein 40 videos
  47. systematicadjectivecharacterized by order and planningin 13 videos
  48. outsidernounsomeone who is excluded from or is not a member of a groupin 21 videos
  49. prevailverbbe larger in number, quantity, power, status or importancein 18 videos
  50. virtualadjectiveexisting in essence or effect though not in actual factin 67 videos
  51. defectnounan imperfection in a bodily systemin 22 videos
  52. partialadjectivebeing or affecting only a part; not totalin 29 videos
  53. observernouna person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the sensesin 67 videos
  54. ethicsnounthe principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social groupin 24 videos
  55. algorithm3 momentsin 79 videos
  56. horizonnounthe range of interest or activity that can be anticipatedin 105 videos
  57. popularity3 momentsin 44 videos
  58. quantitativeadjectiveexpressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurementin 4 videos
  59. desirableadjectiveworth having or seeking or achievingin 26 videos
  60. eligible3 momentsin 17 videos
  61. counterpartnouna person or thing having the same function or characteristics as anotherin 39 videos
  62. diminishverbdecrease in size, extent, or rangein 42 videos
  63. collectivenoundone by or characteristic of individuals acting togetherin 60 videos
  64. precedeverbcome beforein 12 videos
  65. simplify3 momentsin 39 videos
  66. repaymentnounpayment of a debt or obligationin 1 video
  67. offshoreadverbaway from shore; away from landin 25 videos
  68. marketplacenounthe world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and soldin 37 videos
  69. hardwarenoun(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer systemin 92 videos
  70. comparableadjectiveable to be compared or worthy of comparisonin 30 videos
  71. ongoing3 momentsin 68 videos
  72. automobilenouna motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion enginein 23 videos
  73. proxynouna person authorized to act for anotherin 18 videos
  74. politicallyadverbwith regard to governmentin 40 videos
  75. generousadjectivewilling to give and share unstintinglyin 58 videos
  76. municipaladjectiverelating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipalityin 11 videos
  77. hostileadjectivevery unfavorable to life or growthin 26 videos
  78. tonne3 momentsin 5 videos
  79. distributornouna company that markets merchandisein 5 videos
  80. meritnounany admirable quality or attributein 15 videos
  81. periodicadjectivehappening or recurring at regular intervalsin 22 videos
  82. barrelnouna cylindrical container that holds liquidsin 73 videos
  83. accelerateverbcause to move fasterin 126 videos
  84. transmitverbtransfer to anotherin 50 videos
  85. efficiently3 momentsin 49 videos
  86. designateverbindicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figurativelyin 30 videos
  87. consistently3 momentsin 74 videos
  88. mandatenouna document giving an official instruction or commandin 35 videos
  89. merchant3 momentsin 22 videos
  90. developernounsomeone who develops real estate (especially someone who prepares a site for residential or commercial use)in 41 videos
  91. delegateverbtransfer power to someonein 12 videos
  92. supermarket3 momentsin 43 videos
  93. donornounperson who makes a gift of propertyin 19 videos
  94. gambleverbtake a risk in the hope of a favorable outcomein 42 videos
  95. normnouna standard or model or pattern regarded as typicalin 47 videos
  96. informaladjectivenot formalin 14 videos
  97. deductionnouna reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracketin 7 videos
  98. tightenverbrestrictin 24 videos
  99. amendverbmake amendments toin 14 videos

Unit 5 · Words 401–500

100 words · 05/18
  1. squeeze2 momentsin 111 videos
  2. expirationnouna coming to an end of a contract periodin 8 videos
  3. appraisalin 1 video
  4. optimisticadjectiveexpecting the bestin 64 videos
  5. reliability3 momentsin 14 videos
  6. ultimatenounfurthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extremein 138 videos
  7. neutraladjectivenot supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contestin 83 videos
  8. axisnounthe center around which something rotatesin 69 videos
  9. upgradenounthe act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)in 106 videos
  10. traditionally3 momentsin 53 videos
  11. exitnounthe act of going outin 93 videos
  12. farenounthe sum charged for riding in a public conveyancein 33 videos
  13. scrapnoundispose of (something useless or old)in 44 videos
  14. petrol3 momentsin 10 videos
  15. uncertainadjectivenot established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknownin 30 videos
  16. identificationnounevidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thingin 16 videos
  17. pipelinenouna pipe used to transport liquids or gasesin 19 videos
  18. manualnouna small handbookin 47 videos
  19. suicidenounthe act of killing yourselfin 47 videos
  20. terrornounan overwhelming feeling of fear and anxietyin 39 videos
  21. quotanouna prescribed numberin 10 videos
  22. workplace3 momentsin 19 videos
  23. misleadverbmake someone believe something that is not truein 39 videos
  24. trusteein 1 video
  25. attorney3 momentsin 45 videos
  26. domainnouna particular environment or walk of lifein 44 videos
  27. frontiernounan undeveloped field of study; a topic inviting research and developmentin 19 videos
  28. seizeverbtake or capture by forcein 39 videos
  29. beneficiarynounthe recipient of funds or other benefitsin 6 videos
  30. comparativeadjectiverelating to or based on or involving comparisonin 2 videos
  31. capitalism3 momentsin 26 videos
  32. strictlyadverbin a stringent mannerin 34 videos
  33. readilyadverbwithout much difficultyin 22 videos
  34. fractionnouna small part or item forming a piece of a wholein 87 videos
  35. ambitiousadjectivehaving a strong desire for success or achievementin 53 videos
  36. wirelessadjectivehaving no wiresin 34 videos
  37. solely3 momentsin 25 videos
  38. capitalizationnounan estimation of the value of a businessin 2 videos
  39. signaturenouna distinguishing stylein 86 videos
  40. pioneerverbtake the lead or initiative in; participate in the development ofin 54 videos
  41. diplomatnounan official engaged in international negotiationsin 11 videos
  42. oversee3 momentsin 32 videos
  43. endorseverbgive support or one's approval toin 26 videos
  44. cheque
  45. landlord3 momentsin 13 videos
  46. trademarknouna formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a productin 16 videos
  47. intentnounan anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actionsin 42 videos
  48. auto3 momentsin 55 videos
  49. lessor
  50. assurancenouna statement intended to inspire confidencein 9 videos
  51. yennounthe basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 senin 13 videos
  52. affiliatenouna company or group that is officially connected to a larger onein 13 videos
  53. statutoryadjectiverelating to or created by statutesin 2 videos
  54. excessiveadjectivebeyond normal limitsin 46 videos
  55. assembleverbcreate by putting components or members togetherin 88 videos
  56. renewverbreestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like newin 31 videos
  57. exporter3 momentsin 9 videos
  58. cumulative3 momentsin 9 videos
  59. prosecutor3 momentsin 19 videos
  60. absorbverbtake in, also metaphoricallyin 174 videos
  61. projectionnouna prediction made by extrapolating from past observationsin 32 videos
  62. slumpverbfall heavily or suddenly; decline markedlyin 10 videos
  63. lagnounthe act of slowing down or falling behindin 32 videos
  64. volatileadjectiveliable to lead to sudden change or violencein 18 videos
  65. enforcement3 momentsin 50 videos
  66. sacknounterminate the employment of; discharge from an office or positionin 26 videos
  67. enthusiasmnouna feeling of excitementin 25 videos
  68. bulknounthe property of something that is great in magnitudein 55 videos
  69. initiateverbset in motion, start an event or prepare the way forin 44 videos
  70. calculatornouna small machine that is used for mathematical calculationsin 11 videos
  71. obstaclenounsomething immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmountedin 58 videos
  72. renderverbcause to becomein 64 videos
  73. coupnouna sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by forcein 25 videos
  74. bundlenouna collection of things wrapped or boxed togetherin 48 videos
  75. unexpected3 momentsin 79 videos
  76. departurenounthe act of departingin 21 videos
  77. issuance
  78. capitalistadjectiveof an economic system in which businesses are privately owned and run for profitin 22 videos
  79. capitalizeverbdraw advantages fromin 23 videos
  80. contractual1 momentin 1 video
  81. differentialnouna quality that differentiates between similar thingsin 24 videos
  82. amortization
  83. unfair3 momentsin 34 videos
  84. terminateverbbring to an end or haltin 23 videos
  85. advisor3 momentsin 26 videos
  86. interin 11 videos
  87. induceverbcause to arisein 53 videos
  88. elitenouna group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic statusin 61 videos
  89. coordinateverbbring order and organization toin 64 videos
  90. nationalistadjectivedevotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of othersin 13 videos
  91. willingness3 momentsin 27 videos
  92. temptverbdispose or incline or entice toin 49 videos
  93. simultaneously3 momentsin 67 videos
  94. broadlyadverbwithout regard to specific details or exceptionsin 29 videos
  95. demographicnouna statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.)in 35 videos
  96. prominentadjectiveconspicuous in position or importancein 39 videos
  97. prospective2 momentsin 12 videos
  98. conglomeratenouna group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organizationin 11 videos
  99. contrarynouna relation of direct oppositionin 34 videos

Unit 6 · Words 501–600

100 words · 06/18
  1. sustainable3 momentsin 62 videos
  2. stimulus3 momentsin 26 videos
  3. actively3 momentsin 88 videos
  4. credibility3 momentsin 29 videos
  5. simulationnoun(computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer programin 51 videos
  6. senator3 momentsin 33 videos
  7. adoptionnounthe act of accepting with approval; favorable receptionin 20 videos
  8. flawnounan imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectivenessin 55 videos
  9. standardizeverbcause to conform to standard or normin 19 videos
  10. outlooknounbelief about (or mental picture of) the futurein 63 videos
  11. consolidationnounthe act of combining into an integral wholein 12 videos
  12. opt3 momentsin 41 videos
  13. sensibleadjectiveshowing reason or sound judgmentin 27 videos
  14. headlinenounthe heading or caption of a newspaper articlein 48 videos
  15. exemptionnounimmunity from an obligation or dutyin 2 videos
  16. deployverbplace troops or weapons in battle formationin 72 videos
  17. macroeconomic1 momentin 1 video
  18. concessionnouna point conceded or yieldedin 12 videos
  19. rumornoungossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouthin 60 videos
  20. contingentin 5 videos
  21. diverseadjectivemany and differentin 82 videos
  22. occupationnounthe principal activity in your life that you do to earn moneyin 24 videos
  23. privatelyadverbby a private person or interestin 18 videos
  24. guerrilla3 momentsin 4 videos
  25. pharmaceuticaladjectiveof or relating to drugs used in medical treatmentin 18 videos
  26. administerverbdirect the taking ofin 22 videos
  27. automate3 momentsin 44 videos
  28. repurchaseverbbuy what had previously been sold, lost, or given awayin 1 video
  29. denoteverbhave as a meaningin 4 videos
  30. inequality3 momentsin 35 videos
  31. plungeverbcause to be immersedin 35 videos
  32. intensiveadjectivecharacterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining formin 45 videos
  33. nonetheless3 momentsin 53 videos
  34. faxnounduplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radioin 3 videos
  35. overview3 momentsin 19 videos
  36. correctly3 momentsin 95 videos
  37. horizontaladjectiveparallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base linein 37 videos
  38. legallyadverbby law; conforming to the lawin 44 videos
  39. installmentnouna payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervalsin 18 videos
  40. empiricaladjectivederived from experiment and observation rather than theoryin 7 videos
  41. reviveverbrestore from a depressed, inactive, or unused statein 21 videos
  42. engagementnounthe act of sharing in the activities of a groupin 29 videos
  43. inevitableadjectiveincapable of being avoided or preventedin 69 videos
  44. arraynounan orderly arrangementin 39 videos
  45. ballotnouna document listing the alternatives that is used in votingin 17 videos
  46. treasurynounthe government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenuesin 12 videos
  47. intermediary3 momentsin 8 videos
  48. reproduceverbhave offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plantin 56 videos
  49. boastverbshow offin 22 videos
  50. militantadjectivedisposed to warfare or hard-line policiesin 13 videos
  51. discourageverbtry to prevent; show opposition toin 16 videos
  52. hierarchynouna series of ordered groupings of people or things within a systemin 26 videos
  53. shortlyadverbin the near futurein 60 videos
  54. fatenounan event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the futurein 63 videos
  55. widenverbmake widerin 18 videos
  56. realisticadjectiveaware or expressing awareness of things as they really arein 66 videos
  57. terminalnounstation where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goodsin 28 videos
  58. transformationnouna qualitative changein 60 videos
  59. qualitativeadjectiveinvolving distinctions based on qualitiesin 5 videos
  60. deadline3 momentsin 16 videos
  61. gangnounan informal body of friendsin 41 videos
  62. tagnouna label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.in 75 videos
  63. automaticnounoperating with minimal human intervention; independent of external controlin 43 videos
  64. obligeverbforce somebody to do somethingin 5 videos
  65. curbverblessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsin 18 videos
  66. outletnouna place of business for retailing goodsin 51 videos
  67. robustadjectivesturdy and strong in form, constitution, or constructionin 52 videos
  68. brokerage
  69. verifyverbconfirm the truth ofin 67 videos
  70. accuratelyadverbwith few mistakesin 54 videos
  71. tolerancenounthe act of tolerating somethingin 22 videos
  72. deviseverbcome up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effortin 25 videos
  73. speculationnouna message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidencein 37 videos
  74. inspectornounan investigator who observes carefullyin 18 videos
  75. incremental3 momentsin 8 videos
  76. fighternounsomeone who fights (or is fighting)in 58 videos
  77. subsidizeverbsupport through subsidiesin 20 videos
  78. gripnounthe act of graspingin 60 videos
  79. mathematicaladjectiveof or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematicsin 70 videos
  80. assertverbinsist on having one's opinions and rights recognizedin 16 videos
  81. underwriteverbguarantee financial support ofin 3 videos
  82. differentiateverbmark as differentin 33 videos
  83. correlateverbto bear a reciprocal or mutual relationin 43 videos
  84. compelverbforce somebody to do somethingin 56 videos
  85. destinationnounthe place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)in 106 videos
  86. agriculturenounthe practice of cultivating the land or raising stockin 47 videos
  87. transmissionnounan incident in which an infectious disease is transmittedin 27 videos
  88. multiplier3 momentsin 11 videos
  89. slowdown3 momentsin 7 videos
  90. adverseadjectivecontrary to your interests or welfarein 10 videos
  91. suspicionnounan impression that something might be the casein 29 videos
  92. virtuenounany admirable quality or attributein 25 videos
  93. flee3 momentsin 51 videos
  94. bureaucracynounnonelective government officialsin 19 videos
  95. thresholdnouna region marking a boundaryin 31 videos
  96. timelyadjectivedone or happening at the appropriate or proper timein 11 videos
  97. wholesalenounthe selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumersin 15 videos
  98. legitimateadjectivein accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principlesin 52 videos
  99. privacynounthe quality of being secluded from the presence or view of othersin 60 videos
  100. behavioral3 momentsin 26 videos

Unit 7 · Words 601–700

100 words · 07/18
  1. tangibleadjectivecapable of being treated as factin 15 videos
  2. dumpverbdrop (stuff) in a heap or massin 114 videos
  3. documentationnounconfirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidencein 4 videos
  4. poorlyadverb(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not wellin 47 videos
  5. unemployedadjectivenot engaged in a gainful occupationin 20 videos
  6. dischargenounthe termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)in 24 videos
  7. explicitadjectiveprecisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implicationin 23 videos
  8. breakdownnouna time when someone is so stressed, ill or upset that they cannot cope with normal lifein 37 videos
  9. spannounthe complete duration of somethingin 83 videos
  10. bailverbsecure the release of (someone) by providing securityin 16 videos
  11. incumbentadjectivecurrently holding an officein 12 videos
  12. influential3 momentsin 37 videos
  13. appreciationnouna favorable judgmentin 32 videos
  14. outflowin 3 videos
  15. albeit3 momentsin 18 videos
  16. trickyadjectivehaving concealed difficultyin 95 videos
  17. spokesman3 momentsin 6 videos
  18. correctionnounthe act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting rightin 30 videos
  19. contingencynouna possible event or occurrence or resultin 10 videos
  20. formallyadverbwith official authorizationin 20 videos
  21. recipientnouna person who receives somethingin 14 videos
  22. subtractverbmake a subtractionin 21 videos
  23. surrenderverbgive up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of anotherin 25 videos
  24. judicialadjectiverelating to the administration of justice or the function of a judgein 11 videos
  25. certaintynounthe state of being certainin 36 videos
  26. mainstream3 momentsin 55 videos
  27. administratornounsomeone who manages a government agency or departmentin 12 videos
  28. logicaladjectivecapable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoningin 42 videos
  29. rebuild3 momentsin 56 videos
  30. corruptadjectivelacking in integrityin 45 videos
  31. integritynounmoral soundnessin 36 videos
  32. propositionnouna task to be dealt within 30 videos
  33. litigation3 momentsin 7 videos
  34. amid3 momentsin 20 videos
  35. genericadjective(of drugs) not protected by trademarkin 21 videos
  36. boldadjectivefearless and daringin 62 videos
  37. questionnaire3 momentsin 6 videos
  38. shipmentnoungoods carried by a large vehiclein 23 videos
  39. straightforwardadjectivefree from ambiguityin 62 videos
  40. handfulnouna small number or amountin 87 videos
  41. loyaladjectivesteadfast in allegiance or dutyin 30 videos
  42. layoutnouna plan or design of something that is laid outin 21 videos
  43. unchangedadjectivenot made or become differentin 16 videos
  44. queuenouna line of people or vehicles waiting for somethingin 16 videos
  45. biddernounsomeone who makes an offerin 10 videos
  46. respective3 momentsin 11 videos
  47. deliverable
  48. textbooknouna book prepared for use in schools or collegesin 42 videos
  49. depictverbshow in, or as in, a picturein 36 videos
  50. oddsnounthe likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurringin 95 videos
  51. subscribernounsomeone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publicationin 55 videos
  52. lifetime3 momentsin 164 videos
  53. allegationnoun(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)in 23 videos
  54. redemptionnoun(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evilin 19 videos
  55. downwardadjectiveextending or moving from a higher to a lower placein 35 videos
  56. gridnouna system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a regionin 70 videos
  57. newsletter3 momentsin 6 videos
  58. meaningful3 momentsin 75 videos
  59. depreciateverblose in valuein 3 videos
  60. interfacenoun(computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the systemin 33 videos
  61. digitnounone of the elements that collectively form a system of numerationin 46 videos
  62. convenientadjectivesuited to your comfort or purpose or needsin 57 videos
  63. jetnouna fast plane driven by engines that push out a stream of hot gasin 177 videos
  64. hybridnouna composite of mixed originin 41 videos
  65. fosterverbhelp develop, help growin 38 videos
  66. provokeverbprovide the needed stimulus forin 29 videos
  67. inevitablyadverbin such a manner as could not be otherwisein 35 videos
  68. shoppernounsomeone who visits stores in search of articles to buyin 21 videos
  69. dilemma3 momentsin 21 videos
  70. inventionnouna creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentationin 58 videos
  71. info3 momentsin 39 videos
  72. calendarnouna list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc)in 31 videos
  73. secularadjectivenot concerned with or devoted to religionin 12 videos
  74. ceaseverbhave an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphoricalin 31 videos
  75. distressnounpsychological sufferingin 31 videos
  76. withholdverbretain and refrain from disbursing; of paymentsin 15 videos
  77. sterlingin 8 videos
  78. legacy3 momentsin 86 videos
  79. thriveverbgrow vigorouslyin 94 videos
  80. autonomynounimmunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independencein 22 videos
  81. commandernounsomeone in an official position of authority who can command or control othersin 41 videos
  82. tollnouna fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)in 28 videos
  83. accountability3 momentsin 22 videos
  84. incorporationnounconsolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one bodyin 4 videos
  85. equipverbprovide with (something) usually for a specific purposein 46 videos
  86. batchnouna collection of things or persons to be handled togetherin 62 videos
  87. essencenounthe choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experiencein 32 videos
  88. prescriptionnounwritten instructions from a physician or dentist to a druggist concerning the form and dosage of a drug to be issued to a given patientin 26 videos
  89. conveniencenounthe quality of being useful and convenientin 30 videos
  90. terminationnounthe act of ending somethingin 2 videos
  91. invasionnounthe act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunderin 46 videos
  92. bondholder
  93. unveilverbmake visiblein 33 videos
  94. intrinsicadjectivebelonging to a thing by its very naturein 18 videos
  95. continentnounone of the large landmasses of the earthin 90 videos
  96. translationnouna written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first languagein 32 videos
  97. computationnounthe procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methodsin 12 videos
  98. diplomaticadjectiverelating to or characteristic of diplomacyin 19 videos
  99. advisoryadjectivegiving advicein 12 videos
  100. batterynouna device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or seriesin 127 videos

Unit 8 · Words 701–800

100 words · 08/18
  1. modificationnounthe act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)in 19 videos
  2. conveyverbmake known; pass on, of informationin 32 videos
  3. customizeverbmake according to requirementsin 29 videos
  4. ingredientnounfood that is a component of a mixture in cookingin 170 videos
  5. formerly3 momentsin 16 videos
  6. optimization3 momentsin 10 videos
  7. tonnouna United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 poundsin 338 videos
  8. recycleverbuse again after processingin 55 videos
  9. spectrumnouna broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activitiesin 74 videos
  10. tuple
  11. magnitudenounthe property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)in 50 videos
  12. theft3 momentsin 28 videos
  13. quitverbput an end to a state or an activityin 107 videos
  14. validitynounthe quality of being valid and rigorousin 19 videos
  15. interact3 momentsin 182 videos
  16. gallonnounUnited States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 litersin 48 videos
  17. considerably3 momentsin 20 videos
  18. interveneverbget involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of forcein 28 videos
  19. repertoirenounthe entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupationin 6 videos
  20. haltverbcause to stopin 28 videos
  21. nichenouna position particularly well suited to the person who occupies itin 51 videos
  22. shedverbget rid ofin 54 videos
  23. motivenounthe psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behaviorin 31 videos
  24. whereby2 momentsin 10 videos
  25. medianadjectiverelating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values)in 18 videos
  26. wholly3 momentsin 8 videos
  27. supposedly3 momentsin 67 videos
  28. crudeadjectivenot carefully or expertly madein 22 videos
  29. commissionernouna member of a commissionin 8 videos
  30. sufficiently3 momentsin 30 videos
  31. protocolnouncode of correct conductin 31 videos
  32. constrainverbrestrictin 33 videos
  33. installationnounthe act of installing something (as equipment)in 26 videos
  34. publicitynounthe quality of being open to public viewin 8 videos
  35. blankadjective(of a surface) not written or printed onin 60 videos
  36. embedverbfix or set securely or deeplyin 64 videos
  37. legislature3 momentsin 9 videos
  38. steerverbdirect the course; determine the direction of travellingin 66 videos
  39. beneficial3 momentsin 39 videos
  40. punish3 momentsin 59 videos
  41. predictable3 momentsin 38 videos
  42. liquidationnountermination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilitiesin 4 videos
  43. chaosnouna state of extreme confusion and disorderin 77 videos
  44. tailorverbadjust to a specific need or marketin 26 videos
  45. impairmentnouna symptom of reduced quality or strengthin 11 videos
  46. harvestverbgather, as of natural productsin 81 videos
  47. insertverbput or introduce into somethingin 50 videos
  48. residentialadjectiveused or designed for residence or limited to residencesin 26 videos
  49. electricaladjectiverelating to or concerned with electricityin 84 videos
  50. fluctuateverbmove or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike patternin 22 videos
  51. migrantnountraveler who moves from one region or country to anotherin 22 videos
  52. objectionnounthe act of expressing earnest opposition or protestin 26 videos
  53. macroeconomics3 momentsin 3 videos
  54. accommodateverbhave room for; hold without crowdingin 27 videos
  55. preliminaryadjectivedenoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceedingin 13 videos
  56. refundnounmoney returned to a payerin 19 videos
  57. accrual
  58. confrontverbdeal with (something unpleasant) head onin 49 videos
  59. punishment3 momentsin 29 videos
  60. passiveadjectivelacking in energy or willin 39 videos
  61. conditionaladjectiveimposing or depending on or containing a conditionin 5 videos
  62. orientationnouna course introducing a new situation or environmentin 52 videos
  63. disposeverbthrow or cast awayin 18 videos
  64. scrutinynounthe act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)in 21 videos
  65. accordinglyadverbin accordance within 20 videos
  66. exilenounthe act of expelling a person from their native landin 15 videos
  67. prescribe3 momentsin 34 videos
  68. inherentadjectiveexisting as an essential constituent or characteristicin 25 videos
  69. explicitly3 momentsin 22 videos
  70. cleveradjectiveshowing inventiveness and skillin 106 videos
  71. steadilyadverbat a steady rate or pacein 16 videos
  72. paybacknounthe act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life; --Romans 12:19; --James Garfieldin 5 videos
  73. sacrificenounendure the loss ofin 55 videos
  74. semi3 momentsin 75 videos
  75. feasible3 momentsin 8 videos
  76. convictionnounan unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidencein 25 videos
  77. continuouslyadverbat every pointin 47 videos
  78. junknounthe remains of something that has been destroyed or broken upin 40 videos
  79. leakverbtell anonymouslyin 76 videos
  80. tiernouna relative position or degree of value in a graded groupin 37 videos
  81. transparencynounthe quality of being clear and transparentin 12 videos
  82. inadequateadjectivelacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a taskin 10 videos
  83. acrenouna unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countriesin 38 videos
  84. levynounimpose and collectin 4 videos
  85. freely3 momentsin 41 videos
  86. reliancenounthe state of relying on somethingin 19 videos
  87. covenantnouna signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some actionin 6 videos
  88. officiallyadverbwith official authorizationin 110 videos
  89. prosecuteverbbring a criminal action against (in a trial)in 18 videos
  90. materiallyin 1 video
  91. convictverbfind or declare guiltyin 27 videos
  92. procurement
  93. clashverbbe incompatible; be or come into conflictin 23 videos
  94. deterverbturn away from by persuasionin 21 videos
  95. prosecutionnounthe institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behaviorin 7 videos
  96. nastyadjectiveoffensive or even (of persons) maliciousin 58 videos
  97. condemnverbexpress strong disapproval ofin 29 videos
  98. frustrate3 momentsin 100 videos
  99. operativenouna person secretly employed in espionage for a governmentin 9 videos
  100. privatize3 momentsin 3 videos

Unit 9 · Words 801–900

100 words · 09/18
  1. endureverbput up with something or somebody unpleasantin 42 videos
  2. doctrine3 momentsin 8 videos
  3. distortverbmake false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or storyin 43 videos
  4. tripleverbincrease threefoldin 63 videos
  5. textilein 6 videos
  6. dislikeverbnot like someone or something; find them unpleasantin 36 videos
  7. manipulateverbcontrol (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantagein 59 videos
  8. unitynounthe quality of being united into onein 27 videos
  9. alphanounfirst in order of importancein 32 videos
  10. refineverbimprove or perfect by pruning or polishingin 57 videos
  11. implicitadjectiveimplied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of somethingin 5 videos
  12. deflationnouna contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of pricesin 2 videos
  13. antitrustin 2 videos
  14. practitioner3 momentsin 10 videos
  15. prosperitynounan economic state of growth with rising profits and full employmentin 28 videos
  16. riotnouna public act of violence by an unruly mobin 20 videos
  17. caterverbsupply food ready to eat; for parties and banquetsin 27 videos
  18. container3 momentsin 78 videos
  19. drillverbmake a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand toolin 76 videos
  20. alignverbbe or come into adjustment within 75 videos
  21. reinvest3 momentsin 6 videos
  22. remaindernounsomething left after other parts have been taken awayin 11 videos
  23. provincialadjectiveof or associated with a provincein 6 videos
  24. puzzlenouna game that tests your ingenuityin 110 videos
  25. alertadjectivementally perceptive and responsivein 82 videos
  26. concedeverbacknowledge defeatin 12 videos
  27. advertiser2 momentsin 8 videos
  28. plannernouna person who makes plansin 12 videos
  29. alikeadjectivehaving the same or similar characteristicsin 33 videos
  30. controversy3 momentsin 32 videos
  31. unusually3 momentsin 19 videos
  32. fierceadjectiveruthless in competitionin 37 videos
  33. vetonounvote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assentin 7 videos
  34. instantadjectiveoccurring with no delayin 80 videos
  35. ceasefire3 momentsin 5 videos
  36. handset1 momentin 2 videos
  37. sentimentnouna personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certaintyin 30 videos
  38. vestnouna man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coatin 27 videos
  39. beefnounmeat from an adult domestic bovinein 95 videos
  40. economicallyadverbwith respect to the economic systemin 36 videos
  41. combatverbbattle or contend against in or as if in a battlein 72 videos
  42. paritynounfunctional equalityin 8 videos
  43. notify3 momentsin 17 videos
  44. centralize3 momentsin 14 videos
  45. sovereignadjective(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forcesin 16 videos
  46. estimationnounan approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worthin 8 videos
  47. clarifyverbmake clear and (more) comprehensiblein 35 videos
  48. basketnouna container that is usually woven and has handlesin 41 videos
  49. lucrative3 momentsin 20 videos
  50. stabilizeverbmake stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibriumin 48 videos
  51. repeatedly3 momentsin 62 videos
  52. moleculenoun(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compoundin 146 videos
  53. variabilitynounthe quality of being subject to variationin 10 videos
  54. striveverbattempt by employing effortin 24 videos
  55. cureverbmake a sick person well again, or make an illness go awayin 101 videos
  56. creativity3 momentsin 54 videos
  57. bribenounpayment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgmentin 15 videos
  58. evidentadjectiveclearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgmentin 18 videos
  59. cautionnounthe trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible dangerin 25 videos
  60. reservationnounsomething reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.)in 25 videos
  61. militianouncivilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular armyin 10 videos
  62. wisdomnounaccumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenmentin 42 videos
  63. enactverborder by virtue of superior authority; decreein 18 videos
  64. controllernounsomeone who maintains and audits business accountsin 49 videos
  65. bankruptadjectivefinancially ruinedin 25 videos
  66. shieldnouna protective covering or structurein 89 videos
  67. pact3 momentsin 7 videos
  68. discretionnounfreedom to act or judge on one's ownin 4 videos
  69. cautiousadjectiveshowing careful forethoughtin 31 videos
  70. supervision3 momentsin 10 videos
  71. leisurenountime available for ease and relaxationin 10 videos
  72. dictatenounissue commands or orders forin 32 videos
  73. purely3 momentsin 53 videos
  74. substitutionnounthe act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:in 7 videos
  75. pursuitnounthe act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capturein 28 videos
  76. minimal3 momentsin 39 videos
  77. eageradjectivehaving or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancyin 23 videos
  78. seasonaladjectiveoccurring at or dependent on a particular seasonin 33 videos
  79. vectornouna straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is directionin 27 videos
  80. institutein 57 videos
  81. endowmentnounthe capital that provides income for an institutionin 3 videos
  82. suburb3 momentsin 35 videos
  83. disability3 momentsin 19 videos
  84. governmental1 momentin 5 videos
  85. inefficientadjectivenot producing desired results; wastefulin 32 videos
  86. partially3 momentsin 55 videos
  87. competence3 momentsin 7 videos
  88. closurenountermination of operationsin 21 videos
  89. slashverbcut drasticallyin 46 videos
  90. overlookverblook past, fail to noticein 48 videos
  91. logistics3 momentsin 25 videos
  92. scarceadjectivedeficient in quantity or number compared with the demandin 22 videos
  93. fleetnoungroup of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownershipin 60 videos
  94. restraintnoundiscipline in personal and social activitiesin 6 videos
  95. followernouna person who accepts the leadership of anotherin 51 videos
  96. torturenounthe deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reasonin 53 videos
  97. crunchnouna critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources)in 64 videos
  98. certifyverbguarantee as meeting a certain standardin 49 videos
  99. receivernouna person who receives somethingin 17 videos
  100. collaborationnounact of working jointlyin 44 videos

Unit 10 · Words 901–1000

100 words · 10/18
  1. overlapverbextend over and cover a part ofin 58 videos
  2. resumeverbtake up or begin anewin 21 videos
  3. encyclopedia3 momentsin 9 videos
  4. lumpnouna compact massin 38 videos
  5. momentumnounan impelling force or strengthin 79 videos
  6. probeverbexamine something closely, often using a tool or instrumentin 46 videos
  7. aversionnouna feeling of intense dislikein 6 videos
  8. reconcileverbcome to termsin 20 videos
  9. indirectly3 momentsin 13 videos
  10. mandatoryadjectiverequired by rulein 21 videos
  11. yuannounthe basic unit of money in Chinain 8 videos
  12. namely3 momentsin 38 videos
  13. libertynounpersonal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppressionin 36 videos
  14. temporarily3 momentsin 29 videos
  15. decentadjectivesufficient for the purposein 103 videos
  16. reassureverbcause to feel sure; give reassurance toin 15 videos
  17. appetite3 momentsin 36 videos
  18. tobacconounthe dried leaves of a plant, smoked in cigarettes, cigars and pipes, or chewedin 23 videos
  19. unpopular3 momentsin 13 videos
  20. confineverbplace limits on (extent or access)in 29 videos
  21. consultationnouna conference between two or more people to consider a particular questionin 4 videos
  22. quantifyverbexpress as a number or measure or quantityin 22 videos
  23. recruitment3 momentsin 11 videos
  24. ceilingnounan upper limit on what is allowedin 58 videos
  25. persistverbcontinue to existin 52 videos
  26. gaugeverbjudge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)in 31 videos
  27. plugverbpush the end of a cable into a socket to connect a devicein 128 videos
  28. cornnountall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian timesin 58 videos
  29. skepticaladjectivemarked by or given to doubtin 56 videos
  30. legislativeadjectiverelating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislaturein 9 videos
  31. independentlyadverbapart from othersin 60 videos
  32. juniornounyounger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or servicein 36 videos
  33. negligencenounfailure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstancesin 5 videos
  34. architect3 momentsin 28 videos
  35. determinantnouna determining or causal element or factorin 3 videos
  36. redeemverbto turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchangein 12 videos
  37. tribunal1 momentin 3 videos
  38. probableadjectivelikely but not certain to be or become true or realin 20 videos
  39. chunknouna compact massin 104 videos
  40. proprietaryadjectiveprotected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rightsin 17 videos
  41. iconnoun(computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interfacein 45 videos
  42. intermediateadjectivearound the middle of a scale of evaluationin 18 videos
  43. steepadjectivegreatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderationin 56 videos
  44. conformverbbe similar, be in line within 16 videos
  45. acidnounany of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a saltin 99 videos
  46. safeguardverbmake safein 10 videos
  47. loomverbhang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacingin 17 videos
  48. uranium3 momentsin 26 videos
  49. deductibleadjectiveacceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction)in 6 videos
  50. postpone3 momentsin 8 videos
  51. conceptual3 momentsin 17 videos
  52. assaultnouna threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stoppedin 58 videos
  53. optimismnounthe optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out wellin 21 videos
  54. painfuladjectivecausing physical or psychological painin 103 videos
  55. rulernouna person who rules or commandsin 38 videos
  56. factionnouna clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intriguein 16 videos
  57. nulladjectivelacking any legal or binding forcein 4 videos
  58. forgeverbmake a copy of with the intent to deceivein 30 videos
  59. freightnoungoods carried by a large vehiclein 14 videos
  60. rignoungear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprisein 60 videos
  61. accountable3 momentsin 37 videos
  62. superadverbto an extreme degreein 639 videos
  63. abolish3 momentsin 15 videos
  64. predetermineverbdetermine beforehandin 16 videos
  65. inheritverbobtain from someone after their deathin 45 videos
  66. forumnouna public facility to meet for open discussionin 30 videos
  67. superviseverbwatch and directin 5 videos
  68. overnightadjectiveduring or for the length of one nightin 121 videos
  69. revisionnounthe act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)in 7 videos
  70. analyticaladjectiveusing or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)in 12 videos
  71. congressional3 momentsin 26 videos
  72. spynoun(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitorsin 49 videos
  73. necessitynounanything indispensablein 29 videos
  74. fibernouna slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarnin 65 videos
  75. stallverbcome to a stopin 47 videos
  76. exclusively3 momentsin 41 videos
  77. await3 momentsin 26 videos
  78. lureverbprovoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasionin 23 videos
  79. desperateadjectiveshowing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desirein 73 videos
  80. populist2 momentsin 7 videos
  81. unnecessary3 momentsin 50 videos
  82. similaritynounthe quality of being similarin 51 videos
  83. contemplateverbconsider as a possibilityin 18 videos
  84. sociallyadverbby or with respect to societyin 35 videos
  85. admissionnounthe act of admitting someone to enterin 18 videos
  86. raidnouna sudden short attackin 27 videos
  87. diplomacynounnegotiation between nationsin 13 videos
  88. liquidateverbconvert into cashin 9 videos
  89. lifestyle3 momentsin 94 videos
  90. rocketnouna vehicle, such as a spacecraft, driven by a stream of hot gas from its enginein 128 videos
  91. debenture
  92. collarnouna band that fits around the neck and is usually folded overin 30 videos
  93. outperform3 momentsin 9 videos
  94. irrelevant3 momentsin 26 videos
  95. diamondnounvery hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gemin 59 videos
  96. optimizeverbmake optimal; get the most out of; use bestin 41 videos
  97. promotionaladjectiveof or relating to serving as publicityin 9 videos
  98. broadbandadjectiveof or relating to or being a communications network in which the bandwidth can be divided and shared by multiple simultaneous signals (as for voice or data or video)in 5 videos
  99. reactornoun(physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elementsin 27 videos

Unit 11 · Words 1001–1100

100 words · 11/18
  1. traveler3 momentsin 43 videos
  2. equalitynounthe quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or statusin 28 videos
  3. entailverbimpose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or resultin 18 videos
  4. compileverbput together out of existing materialin 26 videos
  5. circulationnounthe spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or areain 59 videos
  6. petitionnouna formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authorityin 11 videos
  7. attributable2 momentsin 3 videos
  8. revolutionaryadjectivemarkedly new or introducing radical changein 48 videos
  9. carmaker3 momentsin 6 videos
  10. discretionaryadjectivehaving or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgmentin 5 videos
  11. reconciliationnounthe reestablishing of cordial relationsin 6 videos
  12. directivenouna pronouncement encouraging or banning some activityin 5 videos
  13. mutually3 momentsin 13 videos
  14. viableadjectivecapable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they arein 40 videos
  15. subprimeadjectiveDesignating a loan (typically at a greater than usual rate of interest) offered to a borrower who is not qualified for other loans (for example, because of a poor credit history).in 3 videos
  16. refusalnounthe act of refusingin 9 videos
  17. outfitnouna set of clothing (with accessories)in 70 videos
  18. approximateadjectivenot quite exact or correctin 18 videos
  19. geographicadjectivedetermined by geographyin 26 videos
  20. consortium2 momentsin 3 videos
  21. speculativeadjectivenot based on fact or investigationin 18 videos
  22. policeman3 momentsin 11 videos
  23. historicallyadverbthroughout historyin 68 videos
  24. resemble3 momentsin 67 videos
  25. amortize
  26. explorationnounto travel for the purpose of discoveryin 86 videos
  27. deliberatelyadverbwith intention; in an intentional mannerin 33 videos
  28. millnouna plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturingin 55 videos
  29. losernouna contestant who loses the contestin 40 videos
  30. subjectiveadjectivetaking place within the mind and modified by individual biasin 25 videos
  31. buildernounsomeone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)in 25 videos
  32. mainland3 momentsin 41 videos
  33. retreatverbpull back or move away or backwardin 31 videos
  34. peacefuladjectivenot disturbed by strife or turmoil or warin 52 videos
  35. importantlyadverbin an important way or to an important degreein 151 videos
  36. backwardadverbat or to or toward the back or rearin 113 videos
  37. counterparty
  38. ambassadornouna diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to anotherin 24 videos
  39. overwhelmverbovercome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuliin 116 videos
  40. consistencynouna harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or partsin 72 videos
  41. unprecedented3 momentsin 39 videos
  42. declarationnouna formal public statementin 20 videos
  43. rebatenouna refund of some fraction of the amount paidin 5 videos
  44. retentionnounthe act of retaining somethingin 16 videos
  45. harshadjectiveseverein 56 videos
  46. contendverbcome to terms within 13 videos
  47. covariance
  48. jointlyin 5 videos
  49. resignationnounthe act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)in 7 videos
  50. promptlyadverbwith little or no delayin 11 videos
  51. removalnounthe act of removingin 24 videos
  52. exclusionnounthe state of being excludedin 15 videos
  53. bombernouna military aircraft that drops bombs during flightin 14 videos
  54. occurrencenounan event that happensin 16 videos
  55. exceptionaladjectivesurpassing what is common or usual or expectedin 16 videos
  56. viewernouna close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)in 80 videos
  57. spurnounincite or stimulatein 23 videos
  58. anniversary3 momentsin 26 videos
  59. hazardnouna source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortunein 28 videos
  60. packetnouna small package or bundlein 22 videos
  61. omitverbleave undone or leave outin 2 videos
  62. prospectusnouna formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprisein 1 video
  63. consciousadjectiveknowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughtsin 80 videos
  64. robot3 momentsin 100 videos
  65. placementnounthe act of putting something in a certain placein 32 videos
  66. desktop3 momentsin 25 videos
  67. telecommunicationnoun(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronicallyin 2 videos
  68. bufferverbprotect from impactin 17 videos
  69. attainverbto gain with effortin 9 videos
  70. infectverbcontaminate with a disease or microorganismin 37 videos
  71. formulateverbcome up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effortin 20 videos
  72. socialistadjectivesupporting public ownership of the main industries and a more equal sharing of wealthin 23 videos
  73. browsernouna program used to view HTML documentsin 24 videos
  74. cyclical3 momentsin 7 videos
  75. exaggerateverbto enlarge beyond bounds or the truthin 31 videos
  76. likewiseadverbin like or similar mannerin 43 videos
  77. cartel1 momentin 10 videos
  78. triumphnouna successful ending of a struggle or contestin 10 videos
  79. rationale3 momentsin 9 videos
  80. processornoun(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processingin 40 videos
  81. divertverbsend on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended onein 18 videos
  82. delegationnouna group of representatives or delegatesin 7 videos
  83. arguably3 momentsin 41 videos
  84. ordinatein 1 video
  85. casualtynounsomeone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagementin 22 videos
  86. verdict3 momentsin 15 videos
  87. dotnouna very small circular shapein 100 videos
  88. distinctiveadjectiveof a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thingin 27 videos
  89. inflationary1 momentin 9 videos
  90. salesperson1 momentin 4 videos
  91. tortin 1 video
  92. positivelyadverbso as to be positive; in a positive mannerin 34 videos
  93. unlimitedadjectivehaving no limits in range or scopein 50 videos
  94. inflateverbfill with gas or airin 36 videos
  95. constituency3 momentsin 8 videos
  96. mineralnounsolid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical compositionin 74 videos
  97. explosionnouna violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reactionin 106 videos
  98. liberalization
  99. buyout
  100. separationnounthe state of lacking unityin 53 videos

Unit 12 · Words 1101–1200

100 words · 12/18
  1. memo3 momentsin 24 videos
  2. dissolveverbbring the association of to an end or cause to break upin 61 videos
  3. donationnouna voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile causein 31 videos
  4. remarkablyadverbto a remarkable degree or extentin 44 videos
  5. internationally3 momentsin 20 videos
  6. sparkverbput in motion or move to actin 113 videos
  7. migrationnounthe movement of persons from one country or locality to anotherin 35 videos
  8. retrieveverbgo for and bring backin 13 videos
  9. individually3 momentsin 39 videos
  10. circuitnounan electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flowin 69 videos
  11. dipnounimmerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturatein 116 videos
  12. certificationnounthe act of certifying or bestowing a franchise onin 15 videos
  13. slogan3 momentsin 23 videos
  14. competitiveness2 momentsin 7 videos
  15. inclusionnounthe act of includingin 3 videos
  16. coppernouna ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductorin 39 videos
  17. poisonnounany substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organismin 68 videos
  18. justificationnounsomething (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessaryin 15 videos
  19. outrightadjectivewithout reservation or concealmentin 22 videos
  20. stancenouna rationalized mental attitudein 39 videos
  21. fringenouna social group holding marginal or extreme viewsin 26 videos
  22. bitteradjectivecausing a sharp and acrid taste experiencein 48 videos
  23. wheatnounthe grain of a common cereal plant, usually made into flour for bread and pastain 25 videos
  24. hostilitynouna hostile (very unfriendly) dispositionin 15 videos
  25. enlargementnounthe act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scopein 2 videos
  26. hubnouna center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolvein 36 videos
  27. trimverbcut down on; make a reduction inin 51 videos
  28. lesseradjectiveof less size or importancein 33 videos
  29. republicnouna political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent themin 60 videos
  30. forthcomingadjectiveof the relatively near futurein 5 videos
  31. accessibleadjectivecapable of being reachedin 49 videos
  32. deteriorateverbbecome worse or disintegratein 20 videos
  33. denounceverbspeak out againstin 16 videos
  34. artificialadjectivecontrived by art rather than naturein 98 videos
  35. trait3 momentsin 83 videos
  36. workshopnouna brief intensive course for a small group; emphasizes problem solvingin 37 videos
  37. protesternounsomeone who participates in a public display of group feelingin 24 videos
  38. portrayverbdescribe or show someone or something in a particular wayin 39 videos
  39. echoverbbe filled with sound that bounces back off the wallsin 41 videos
  40. haulverbtransport in a vehiclein 34 videos
  41. financially3 momentsin 30 videos
  42. maximizationin 1 video
  43. bureaucrat2 momentsin 9 videos
  44. afterward3 momentsin 120 videos
  45. competency1 momentin 3 videos
  46. directoryin 3 videos
  47. spouse3 momentsin 33 videos
  48. dissolutionnounthe termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)in 3 videos
  49. distortionnounthe mistake of misrepresenting the factsin 16 videos
  50. continually3 momentsin 37 videos
  51. coordinationnounthe skillful and effective interaction of movementsin 25 videos
  52. subscribeverbreceive or obtain regularlyin 434 videos
  53. renewalin 7 videos
  54. awkwardadjectivesocially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in mannerin 94 videos
  55. slacknounthe quality of being loose (not taut)in 22 videos
  56. celebritynouna widely known personin 68 videos
  57. driftverbwander from a direct course or at randomin 63 videos
  58. vaccine3 momentsin 29 videos
  59. insufficient3 momentsin 10 videos
  60. particlenoun(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anythingin 163 videos
  61. flavornounthe taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouthin 174 videos
  62. emergencenounthe gradual beginning or coming forthin 19 videos
  63. interferencenounthe act of hindering or obstructing or impedingin 42 videos
  64. indifferencenounapathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactionsin 6 videos
  65. geographicaladjectivedetermined by geographyin 9 videos
  66. voucherin 2 videos
  67. encompass3 momentsin 32 videos
  68. proportionaladjectivehaving a constant ratioin 32 videos
  69. seminarnounany meeting for an exchange of ideasin 9 videos
  70. uncoververbmake visiblein 51 videos
  71. pettyadjectivecontemptibly narrow in outlookin 20 videos
  72. convergencenounthe occurrence of two or more things coming togetherin 11 videos
  73. worsenverbgrow worsein 13 videos
  74. rejectionnounthe state of being rejectedin 21 videos
  75. reorganizationin 1 video
  76. mitigateverblessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent ofin 21 videos
  77. successive1 momentin 6 videos
  78. blendverbmix together different elementsin 104 videos
  79. performer3 momentsin 30 videos
  80. simplicitynounthe quality of being simple or uncompoundedin 25 videos
  81. staticadjectiveshowing little if any changein 33 videos
  82. deregulation3 momentsin 11 videos
  83. computerizeverbcontrol a function, process, or creation by a computerin 4 videos
  84. successionnounthe action of following in orderin 15 videos
  85. royaltynounpayment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their propertyin 15 videos
  86. classroom3 momentsin 51 videos
  87. spectacularadjectivesensational in appearance or thrilling in effectin 63 videos
  88. macroadjectivevery large in scale or scope or capabilityin 19 videos
  89. flourishverbgrow vigorouslyin 46 videos
  90. insurgent
  91. scriptnouna written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performancein 97 videos
  92. relevance3 momentsin 4 videos
  93. complementverbgo well with something and make it better or more completein 22 videos
  94. oraladjectiveof or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouthin 25 videos
  95. setupnounthe way something is organized or arrangedin 101 videos
  96. notableadjectiveworthy of noticein 32 videos
  97. tranche
  98. numericaladjectiveof or relating to or denoting numbersin 18 videos
  99. policymaker3 momentsin 9 videos
  100. technicallyadverbaccording to the exact meaning; according to the factsin 157 videos

Unit 13 · Words 1201–1300

100 words · 13/18
  1. organnouna fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular functionin 103 videos
  2. cheatverbengage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraudin 81 videos
  3. utilizationnounthe act of usingin 6 videos
  4. tumbleverbfall suddenly and sharplyin 28 videos
  5. baselinenounan imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or comparedin 29 videos
  6. template3 momentsin 21 videos
  7. cheerverbshow approval or good wishes by shoutingin 115 videos
  8. dependencenounthe state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something elsein 17 videos
  9. instabilitynounan unstable orderin 25 videos
  10. obituaryin 4 videos
  11. raynouna group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiationin 126 videos
  12. pesonounthe basic unit of money in Mexico; equal to 100 centavosin 3 videos
  13. denominatein 1 video
  14. shortfall3 momentsin 6 videos
  15. durableadjectivecapable of withstanding wear and tear and decayin 32 videos
  16. countryside3 momentsin 15 videos
  17. originateverbcome into existence; take on form or shapein 52 videos
  18. bureaucratic3 momentsin 6 videos
  19. periodically3 momentsin 14 videos
  20. campus3 momentsin 42 videos
  21. stochastic
  22. kidnap3 momentsin 17 videos
  23. prevention3 momentsin 14 videos
  24. redundancynoun(electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one component failsin 13 videos
  25. dictatornouna ruler who is unconstrained by lawin 24 videos
  26. dualadjectiveconsisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairsin 39 videos
  27. bricknounrectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving materialin 65 videos
  28. internally3 momentsin 27 videos
  29. unhappyadjectiveexperiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontentin 36 videos
  30. erodeverbbecome ground down or deterioratein 21 videos
  31. refinance1 momentin 1 video
  32. tribal3 momentsin 17 videos
  33. empowerverbgive qualities or abilities toin 37 videos
  34. oversightnounmanagement by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or groupin 23 videos
  35. transparentadjectivetransmitting light; able to be seen through with clarityin 37 videos
  36. predictornouninformation that supports a probabilistic estimate of future eventsin 12 videos
  37. interfereverbcome between so as to be hindrance or obstaclein 39 videos
  38. dominancenounthe state that exists when one person or group has power over anotherin 26 videos
  39. segmentationin 3 videos
  40. hugely3 momentsin 33 videos
  41. arbitrary3 momentsin 29 videos
  42. seemingly3 momentsin 79 videos
  43. integraladjectiveexisting as an essential constituent or characteristicin 22 videos
  44. wholesalerin 5 videos
  45. renewableadjectivecapable of being renewed; replaceablein 20 videos
  46. bilateraladjectivehaving identical parts on each side of an axisin 9 videos
  47. visanounan endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing itin 23 videos
  48. disagreementnouna conflict of people's opinions or actions or charactersin 26 videos
  49. cottonnounerect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibersin 42 videos
  50. intensitynounhigh level or degree; the property of being intensein 79 videos
  51. routinely3 momentsin 17 videos
  52. displaceverbcause to move, usually with force or pressurein 32 videos
  53. immuneadjective(usually followed by `to') not affected by a given influencein 85 videos
  54. obscureverbmake less visible or unclearin 36 videos
  55. mobility3 momentsin 36 videos
  56. diluteadjectivereduced in strength or concentration or quality or purityin 17 videos
  57. precedentnounan example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later timein 14 videos
  58. elaborateadjectivemarked by complexity and richness of detailin 38 videos
  59. reprintin 2 videos
  60. bullnounan investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale laterin 46 videos
  61. grocerynoun(usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocerin 76 videos
  62. satisfactoryadjectivegiving satisfactionin 5 videos
  63. cloneverbmake multiple identical copies ofin 13 videos
  64. extremistadjective(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the normin 10 videos
  65. peg1 momentin 13 videos
  66. idleadjectivenot in action or at workin 13 videos
  67. urgent3 momentsin 28 videos
  68. affordable3 momentsin 79 videos
  69. allegedly3 momentsin 26 videos
  70. laptop3 momentsin 69 videos
  71. annualize
  72. turmoilnouna violent disturbancein 18 videos
  73. reinforcementnouninformation that makes more forcible or convincingin 13 videos
  74. waryadjectivemarked by keen caution and watchful prudencein 9 videos
  75. salespeople3 momentsin 5 videos
  76. credibleadjectivecapable of being believedin 27 videos
  77. woenounmisery resulting from afflictionin 9 videos
  78. capita3 momentsin 18 videos
  79. underestimateverbassign too low a value toin 45 videos
  80. tolerateverbput up with something or somebody unpleasantin 31 videos
  81. casinonouna public building for gambling and entertainmentin 24 videos
  82. physicsnounthe science of matter and energy and their interactionsin 233 videos
  83. downside3 momentsin 44 videos
  84. fragileadjectiveeasily broken or damaged or destroyedin 42 videos
  85. invadeverbmarch aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupationin 56 videos
  86. steamnounwater at boiling temperature diffused in the atmospherein 98 videos
  87. subtleadjectivedifficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyzein 74 videos
  88. hydrogen3 momentsin 91 videos
  89. undergroundadverbbeneath the surface of the earthin 58 videos
  90. replicateverbmake or do or perform againin 51 videos
  91. crushverbto compress with violence, out of natural shape or conditionin 133 videos
  92. appliancenoundurable goods for home or office usein 13 videos
  93. thereafter3 momentsin 18 videos
  94. generatornounengine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic inductionin 40 videos
  95. breakthroughnounmaking an important discoveryin 65 videos
  96. rhetoricnounusing language effectively to please or persuadein 31 videos
  97. deltanouna low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of waterin 38 videos
  98. seldom2 momentsin 6 videos
  99. marketableadjectivecapable of being marketedin 8 videos
  100. plausibleadjectiveapparently reasonable and valid, and truthfulin 35 videos

Unit 14 · Words 1301–1400

100 words · 14/18
  1. graphicsnounan image that is generated by a computerin 68 videos
  2. conjunctionnounthe state of being joined togetherin 11 videos
  3. pannouncooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vesselin 74 videos
  4. overhaulnounthe act of improving by renewing and restoringin 8 videos
  5. sensor3 momentsin 77 videos
  6. doubtfuladjectiveopen to doubt or suspicionin 7 videos
  7. ideologicaladjectiveof or pertaining to or characteristic of an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nationin 22 videos
  8. tribenouna social division of (usually preliterate) peoplein 42 videos
  9. graspverbhold firmlyin 42 videos
  10. interactiveadjectivecapable of acting on or influencing each otherin 37 videos
  11. injectionnounthe act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringein 26 videos
  12. bracketnouna category falling within certain defined limitsin 15 videos
  13. inappropriateadjectivenot suitable for a particular occasion etcin 22 videos
  14. outragenouna feeling of righteous angerin 24 videos
  15. hurdlenounan obstacle that you are expected to overcomein 32 videos
  16. moralenounthe spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeedin 15 videos
  17. coincideverbhappen simultaneouslyin 18 videos
  18. commentatornounan expert who observes and comments on somethingin 8 videos
  19. premierverbfirst in rank or degreein 28 videos
  20. insurgency3 momentsin 5 videos
  21. inclineverbtend to think or behave in a particular way, or feel like doing somethingin 22 videos
  22. averse2 momentsin 4 videos
  23. pillnouna dose of medicine in the form of a small pelletin 50 videos
  24. nominationnounthe act of officially naming a candidatein 13 videos
  25. enlargeverbmake largerin 14 videos
  26. ethanol3 momentsin 6 videos
  27. fairnessnounability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonestyin 17 videos
  28. locallyadverbby a particular localityin 39 videos
  29. dependencynounthe state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something elsein 13 videos
  30. prepayment
  31. externalityin 3 videos
  32. helicopter3 momentsin 66 videos
  33. disruptverbthrow into disorderin 62 videos
  34. confidentialadjective(of information) given in confidence or in secretin 10 videos
  35. slotnouna small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail)in 39 videos
  36. perpetualadjectivecontinuing forever or indefinitelyin 16 videos
  37. mildadjectivemoderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extremein 50 videos
  38. rationnouna fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)in 11 videos
  39. mini3 momentsin 77 videos
  40. mosque3 momentsin 15 videos
  41. inabilitynounlack of ability (especially mental ability) to do somethingin 22 videos
  42. petnouna domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusementin 83 videos
  43. discriminateverbtreat differently on the basis of sex or racein 12 videos
  44. analyticadjectiveusing or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)in 8 videos
  45. highway3 momentsin 58 videos
  46. proliferationnouna rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)in 8 videos
  47. autonomousadjective(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgmentin 44 videos
  48. proneadjectivehaving a tendency (to); often used in combinationin 45 videos
  49. disruptionnounan act of delaying or interrupting the continuityin 38 videos
  50. drawback3 momentsin 11 videos
  51. inefficiency1 momentin 3 videos
  52. relieveverblessen the intensity of or calmin 46 videos
  53. downgradeverbrate lower; lower in value or esteemin 7 videos
  54. ideologynounan orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nationin 31 videos
  55. greenhouseadjectiverelating to gases in the air that trap the sun's heat and make the Earth warmerin 33 videos
  56. pleadverbappeal or request earnestlyin 15 videos
  57. openly3 momentsin 30 videos
  58. elasticadjectivecapable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springyin 20 videos
  59. oustverbremove from a position or officein 4 videos
  60. spitenounfeeling a need to see others sufferin 32 videos
  61. thoroughadjectiveperformed comprehensively and completelyin 23 videos
  62. forbidverbcommand againstin 46 videos
  63. entrantnounany new participant in some activityin 3 videos
  64. underwriternouna banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securitiesin 1 video
  65. cattle3 momentsin 26 videos
  66. overtimenounwork done in addition to regular working hoursin 14 videos
  67. newcomernouna recent arrivalin 8 videos
  68. prolongverblengthen in time; cause to be or last longerin 28 videos
  69. salvageverbsave from ruin, destruction, or harmin 16 videos
  70. pursuant
  71. appropriately3 momentsin 17 videos
  72. cleanernounsomeone whose occupation is cleaningin 45 videos
  73. accusationnounan assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offencein 23 videos
  74. entrepreneurialadjectiveof or relating to an entrepreneurin 7 videos
  75. devaluationin 1 video
  76. outlay
  77. simulateverbcreate a representation or model ofin 61 videos
  78. continentaladjectiveof or relating to or characteristic of a continentin 33 videos
  79. preciousadjectiveof high worth or costin 44 videos
  80. regainverbget or find back; recover the use ofin 18 videos
  81. differentiationin 2 videos
  82. restrictiveadjectiveserving to restrictin 9 videos
  83. deednounsomething that people do or cause to happenin 14 videos
  84. competentadjectiveproperly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficientin 26 videos
  85. horrornounsomething that inspires dislike; something horriblein 44 videos
  86. mechanicaladjectiverelating to or concerned with machinery or toolsin 94 videos
  87. nationwideadjectiveoccurring or extending throughout a country or nationin 22 videos
  88. occasionaladjectiveoccurring from time to timein 31 videos
  89. earthquakenounshaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activityin 29 videos
  90. nominateverbpropose as a candidate for some honorin 24 videos
  91. globenounthe 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live onin 99 videos
  92. sovereigntynoungovernment free from external controlin 16 videos
  93. asylumnouna shelter from danger or hardshipin 15 videos
  94. isolationnouna state of separation between persons or groupsin 34 videos
  95. circulateverbmove through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting pointin 42 videos
  96. overstate3 momentsin 16 videos
  97. partitionnounthe act of dividing something, such as a country, into separate partsin 7 videos
  98. hypotheticaladjectivebased primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidencein 37 videos
  99. depriveverbkeep from having, keeping, or obtainingin 28 videos
  100. homeowner3 momentsin 13 videos

Unit 15 · Words 1401–1500

100 words · 15/18
  1. investigatornounsomeone who investigatesin 28 videos
  2. explosiveadjectiveserving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburstin 58 videos
  3. tactical3 momentsin 26 videos
  4. psychology3 momentsin 63 videos
  5. reapverbget or derivein 10 videos
  6. disposableadjectivedesigned to be disposed of after usein 12 videos
  7. arbitrationnoun(law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)in 2 videos
  8. furnishverbprovide or equip with furniturein 7 videos
  9. boycottnouna group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policiesin 10 videos
  10. discrete3 momentsin 17 videos
  11. gloomyadjectivedepressingly darkin 9 videos
  12. unpredictableadjectivenot capable of being foretoldin 34 videos
  13. worthwhile3 momentsin 17 videos
  14. consecutiveadjectiveone after the otherin 22 videos
  15. accumulationnounan increase by natural growth or additionin 34 videos
  16. disastrous3 momentsin 21 videos
  17. dissidentnouna person who dissents from some established policyin 6 videos
  18. tremendousadjectiveextraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degreein 85 videos
  19. prototype3 momentsin 54 videos
  20. defensiveadjectiveattempting to justify or defend in speech or writingin 35 videos
  21. cinemanouna theater where films are shownin 21 videos
  22. communismnouna form of socialism that abolishes private ownershipin 15 videos
  23. unpaidadjectivewithout paymentin 7 videos
  24. drainnounflow off graduallyin 68 videos
  25. frustrationnounthe feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goalsin 36 videos
  26. mentorverbserve as a teacher or trusted counselorin 38 videos
  27. fretin 2 videos
  28. departverbgo away or leavein 16 videos
  29. undervalueverbassign too low a value toin 4 videos
  30. diligencenounconscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situationin 3 videos
  31. suspiciousadjectiveopenly distrustful and unwilling to confidein 38 videos
  32. outweighverbweigh more heavilyin 17 videos
  33. remindernounan experience that causes you to remember somethingin 63 videos
  34. yearlyadjectiveoccurring or payable every yearin 11 videos
  35. undoubtedly2 momentsin 9 videos
  36. compositeadjectiveconsisting of separate interconnected partsin 19 videos
  37. specialtynounthe special line of work you have adopted as your careerin 41 videos
  38. pizza3 momentsin 82 videos
  39. micro3 momentsin 55 videos
  40. ideally3 momentsin 44 videos
  41. casualadjectiveappropriate for ordinary or routine occasionsin 39 videos
  42. amongst3 momentsin 63 videos
  43. congressman3 momentsin 17 videos
  44. transitnouna facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goodsin 27 videos
  45. meantimenounthe time between one event, process, or period and anotherin 72 videos
  46. ratify3 momentsin 4 videos
  47. healthcare3 momentsin 49 videos
  48. eventual3 momentsin 20 videos
  49. vagueadjectivenot clearly understood or expressed; -Anatole Broyardin 34 videos
  50. correspondentnouna journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast mediain 8 videos
  51. doomverbmake certain of the failure or destruction ofin 53 videos
  52. rageverbbe violent; as of fires and stormsin 56 videos
  53. myth3 momentsin 66 videos
  54. syntheticadjectivenot of natural origin; prepared or made artificiallyin 26 videos
  55. inspectverblook over carefullyin 31 videos
  56. outbreak3 momentsin 69 videos
  57. separatistadjectivehaving separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitudein 7 videos
  58. deficiencynounlack of an adequate quantity or numberin 12 videos
  59. imbalancenouna lack of balance or state of disequilibriumin 26 videos
  60. bolsterverbsupport and strengthenin 13 videos
  61. constructiveadjectiveconstructing or tending to construct or improve or promote developmentin 13 videos
  62. laser3 momentsin 88 videos
  63. smuggle3 momentsin 11 videos
  64. loopnounanything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)in 94 videos
  65. proclaimverbstate or announcein 11 videos
  66. vacationnounleisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasurein 82 videos
  67. audionounthe audible part of a transmitted signalin 82 videos
  68. deleteverbremove or make invisiblein 36 videos
  69. disableverbmake unable to perform a certain actionin 38 videos
  70. commenceverbtake the first step or steps in carrying out an actionin 16 videos
  71. skeptic3 momentsin 13 videos
  72. bouncenounspring back; spring away from an impactin 107 videos
  73. defectiveadjectivehaving a defectin 2 videos
  74. reformernouna disputant who advocates reformin 2 videos
  75. endorsementnounformal and explicit approvalin 19 videos
  76. unwillingadjectivenot disposed or inclined towardin 19 videos
  77. cheaplyadverbwith little expenditure of moneyin 11 videos
  78. enrichverbmake wealthy or richerin 18 videos
  79. propverbsupport by placing against something solid or rigidin 35 videos
  80. depositor1 momentin 1 video
  81. cargo3 momentsin 45 videos
  82. cloutnounspecial advantage or influencein 3 videos
  83. thumbnounthe thick short innermost digit of the forelimbin 119 videos
  84. mallnounmercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplacein 39 videos
  85. authorizationnounofficial permission or approvalin 5 videos
  86. facultynounthe body of teachers and administrators at a schoolin 18 videos
  87. decreeverbdecide with authorityin 6 videos
  88. collectively3 momentsin 37 videos
  89. conspiracynouna plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)in 44 videos
  90. dioxide3 momentsin 61 videos
  91. enhancement3 momentsin 7 videos
  92. decentralize3 momentsin 5 videos
  93. explodeverbincrease rapidly and in an uncontrolled mannerin 127 videos
  94. pensioner1 momentin 1 video
  95. pinnouna small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach thingsin 87 videos
  96. aluminum3 momentsin 57 videos
  97. presumeverbtake to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proofin 11 videos
  98. prudent3 momentsin 8 videos
  99. dispatchverbsend away towards a designated goalin 10 videos
  100. spillverbflow, run or fall out and become lostin 49 videos

Unit 16 · Words 1501–1600

100 words · 16/18
  1. censusnouna periodic count of the populationin 16 videos
  2. vowverbpromise seriously that you will do somethingin 19 videos
  3. ineffectiveadjectivenot producing an intended effectin 17 videos
  4. adequately3 momentsin 10 videos
  5. prosper3 momentsin 11 videos
  6. devastateverbcause extensive destruction or ruin utterlyin 79 videos
  7. testimonynouna solemn statement made under oathin 19 videos
  8. manipulationnounexerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantagein 25 videos
  9. cooperativeadjectivedone with or working with others for a common purpose or benefitin 17 videos
  10. streamline3 momentsin 17 videos
  11. rigidadjectiveincapable of or resistant to bendingin 52 videos
  12. tenurenounthe term during which some position is heldin 6 videos
  13. milestonenouna significant event in your life (or in a project)in 20 videos
  14. optimumadjectivemost desirable possible under a restriction expressed or impliedin 7 videos
  15. subsection1 momentin 1 video
  16. excellencenounthe quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degreein 15 videos
  17. thoroughlyadverbin an exhaustive mannerin 31 videos
  18. dosenounthe quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one timein 46 videos
  19. formulationnouninventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentallyin 13 videos
  20. exertverbhave and exercisein 30 videos
  21. expectancynounsomething expected (as on the basis of a norm)in 26 videos
  22. syndicateverbsell articles, television programs, or photos to several publications or independent broadcasting stationsin 3 videos
  23. discontinueverbput an end to a state or an activityin 10 videos
  24. unfavorableadjectivenot encouraging or approving or pleasingin 2 videos
  25. proprietorship
  26. franc2 momentsin 2 videos
  27. policyholder
  28. sustainability3 momentsin 22 videos
  29. supervisory1 momentin 1 video
  30. brochure3 momentsin 4 videos
  31. sheerverbcomplete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiersin 53 videos
  32. electorate3 momentsin 5 videos
  33. realizationnouncoming to understand something clearly and distinctlyin 45 videos
  34. neo3 momentsin 23 videos
  35. reinvestment
  36. cluenounevidence that helps to solve a problemin 129 videos
  37. scratchnouna thin mark or cut on a surface, made by something sharp or roughin 108 videos
  38. dissentnouna difference of opinionin 8 videos
  39. pitnouna sizeable hole (usually in the ground)in 96 videos
  40. intrigueverbcause to be interested or curiousin 43 videos
  41. patchnouna small area of ground covered by specific vegetationin 84 videos
  42. braveadjectivepossessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinchingin 58 videos
  43. pending1 momentin 3 videos
  44. scatterverbstrew or distribute over an areain 51 videos
  45. annum2 momentsin 2 videos
  46. marin 132 videos
  47. restrainverbkeep under control; keep in checkin 13 videos
  48. configurationnounan arrangement of parts or elementsin 55 videos
  49. reportedly3 momentsin 37 videos
  50. rewriteverbwrite differently; alter the writing ofin 21 videos
  51. broadenverbextend in scope or range or areain 12 videos
  52. negotiator2 momentsin 4 videos
  53. offensiveadjectivecausing anger or annoyancein 36 videos
  54. rapenounthe crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her willin 36 videos
  55. embodyverbrepresent or express something abstract in tangible formin 23 videos
  56. deployment3 momentsin 28 videos
  57. detectionnounthe act of detecting something; catching sight of somethingin 37 videos
  58. bulletnouna projectile that is fired from a gunin 93 videos
  59. permanently3 momentsin 40 videos
  60. intelligentadjectivehaving the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degreein 60 videos
  61. conservationnoun(physics) the maintenance of certain quantities unchanged during chemical reactions or physical transformationsin 41 videos
  62. slimadjectivesmall in quantityin 27 videos
  63. synergy1 momentin 6 videos
  64. incompleteadjectivenot complete or total; not completedin 21 videos
  65. beamnouna group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiationin 60 videos
  66. disguiseverbmake unrecognizablein 43 videos
  67. charitableadjectiverelating to or characterized by charityin 13 videos
  68. selectiveadjectivetending to select; characterized by careful choicein 30 videos
  69. assertionin 3 videos
  70. dictatorship3 momentsin 17 videos
  71. fraudulent3 momentsin 13 videos
  72. constituentnouna member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votesin 16 videos
  73. compatibleadjectivecapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modificationin 28 videos
  74. fiduciaryin 1 video
  75. inference3 momentsin 6 videos
  76. speculateverbtalk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusionin 34 videos
  77. liter3 momentsin 32 videos
  78. citizenshipnounthe status of a citizen with rights and dutiesin 17 videos
  79. reboundverbreturn to a former conditionin 11 videos
  80. beverage3 momentsin 35 videos
  81. scorecardin 1 video
  82. ouncenouna unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 gramsin 55 videos
  83. tunnelnouna passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)in 63 videos
  84. clinicnouna healthcare facility for outpatient carein 29 videos
  85. referralnouna recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referredin 4 videos
  86. plagueverbannoy continually or chronicallyin 53 videos
  87. killernounsomeone who causes the death of a person or animalin 74 videos
  88. gravenouna place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)in 36 videos
  89. residencenounany address at which you dwell more than temporarilyin 16 videos
  90. posternouna sign posted in a public place as an advertisementin 41 videos
  91. contributornounsomeone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of moneyin 15 videos
  92. cognitive3 momentsin 63 videos
  93. negotiableadjectiveable to be negotiated or arranged by compromisein 4 videos
  94. reconstructionnounan interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidencein 12 videos
  95. restate2 momentsin 2 videos
  96. rightly3 momentsin 21 videos
  97. convergeverbbe adjacent or come togetherin 34 videos
  98. sadlyadverbin an unfortunate wayin 58 videos
  99. paramilitaryin 1 video
  100. incorrectadjectivenot correct; not in conformity with fact or truthin 26 videos

Unit 17 · Words 1601–1700

100 words · 17/18
  1. compulsory3 momentsin 4 videos
  2. dismantleverbtake apart into its constituent piecesin 16 videos
  3. precision3 momentsin 67 videos
  4. inknouna liquid used for printing or writing or drawingin 30 videos
  5. duly1 momentin 3 videos
  6. baseballnounthe small, hard ball that players hit with a bat in a popular American team gamein 55 videos
  7. reformist
  8. imminent3 momentsin 17 videos
  9. editorialadjectiverelating to or characteristic of an editorin 6 videos
  10. sympathynounsharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)in 22 videos
  11. forecaster1 momentin 3 videos
  12. clipverbfasten something in place with a small device that grips itin 141 videos
  13. concealverbprevent from being seen or discoveredin 30 videos
  14. lab3 momentsin 196 videos
  15. unrelatedadjectivelacking a logical or causal relationin 26 videos
  16. claritynounfree from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expressionin 20 videos
  17. rigorousadjectivedemanding strict attention to rules and proceduresin 33 videos
  18. suitenounapartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)in 28 videos
  19. flotation
  20. atomnoun(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the elementin 117 videos
  21. hitherto
  22. applenounfruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish fleshin 181 videos
  23. maneuververbdirect the course; determine the direction of travellingin 61 videos
  24. prosperousadjectivein fortunate circumstances financially; moderately richin 10 videos
  25. launderverbconvert illegally obtained funds into legal onesin 11 videos
  26. statistically3 momentsin 32 videos
  27. instructor3 momentsin 27 videos
  28. instructverbgive instructions or directions for some taskin 30 videos
  29. specializationnounthe act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purposein 9 videos
  30. globally3 momentsin 52 videos
  31. hungryadjectivefeeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat foodin 118 videos
  32. cleric2 momentsin 3 videos
  33. pronounceverbsay a word or sound in a particular wayin 56 videos
  34. archivenouna depository containing historical records and documentsin 26 videos
  35. unifyverbto bring or combine together or with something elsein 36 videos
  36. redesign3 momentsin 18 videos
  37. adhereverbstick to firmlyin 18 videos
  38. dashnouna quick runin 32 videos
  39. enthusiastic3 momentsin 11 videos
  40. reinnounany means of controlin 9 videos
  41. dismissalin 1 video
  42. empowerment3 momentsin 10 videos
  43. revivalnounbringing again into activity and prominencein 6 videos
  44. nationalizeverbput under state control or ownershipin 2 videos
  45. swiftly3 momentsin 5 videos
  46. trainee2 momentsin 6 videos
  47. nationalismnounthe doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any otherin 16 videos
  48. voidnounan empty area or spacein 34 videos
  49. confirmationnouninformation that confirms or verifiesin 23 videos
  50. prejudicenouna partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situationin 20 videos
  51. enforceable1 momentin 1 video
  52. instinctnouninborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuliin 58 videos
  53. dubverbgive a nickname toin 27 videos
  54. deliberateverbcarefully thought out in advancein 29 videos
  55. approximationnounan approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worthin 11 videos
  56. unsecuredadjectivewithout financial securityin 5 videos
  57. quotationnouna passage or expression that is quoted or citedin 4 videos
  58. cruiseverbtravel at a moderate speedin 62 videos
  59. timetablenouna schedule listing events and the times at which they will take placein 5 videos
  60. moldnouncontainer into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardensin 70 videos
  61. blastnounan explosion (as of dynamite)in 106 videos
  62. seekernounsomeone making a search or inquiryin 16 videos
  63. accomplishmentnounthe action of accomplishing somethingin 34 videos
  64. alasadverbby bad luckin 14 videos
  65. impairverbmake worse or less effectivein 21 videos
  66. memorandumin 1 video
  67. testifyverbgive testimony in a court of lawin 18 videos
  68. prodverbpoke or thrust abruptlyin 7 videos
  69. liberalize
  70. bullyverbdiscourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidatein 56 videos
  71. persistentadjectivestubbornly unyieldingin 21 videos
  72. catastrophenounan event resulting in great loss and misfortunein 35 videos
  73. endlessadjectivetiresomely long; seemingly without endin 63 videos
  74. revaluation
  75. swellverbexpand abnormallyin 47 videos
  76. cancellationnounthe act of cancelling; calling off some arrangementin 9 videos
  77. worthyadjectivehaving worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirablein 45 videos
  78. resale3 momentsin 4 videos
  79. progressivenounfavoring or promoting reform (often by government action)in 35 videos
  80. correctiveadjectivetending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal conditionin 2 videos
  81. physician3 momentsin 33 videos
  82. genocide3 momentsin 14 videos
  83. legitimacynounlawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with lawin 16 videos
  84. speculatornounsomeone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gainsin 2 videos
  85. inconsistentadjectivedisplaying a lack of consistencyin 19 videos
  86. captainnounthe leader of a group of peoplein 77 videos
  87. plainlyadverbclearly; in a way that is easy to see or understandin 5 videos
  88. equateverbconsider or describe as similar, equal, or analogousin 20 videos
  89. programmer3 momentsin 18 videos
  90. unexpectedlyadverbin a way that was not expectedin 11 videos
  91. timbernounthe wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building materialin 12 videos
  92. credential3 momentsin 17 videos
  93. lately3 momentsin 51 videos
  94. randomly3 momentsin 89 videos
  95. colonialadjectiveof or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colonyin 22 videos
  96. underpinverbsupport from beneathin 7 videos
  97. diarynouna daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observationsin 15 videos
  98. heirnouna person who inherits some title or officein 2 videos
  99. genuinelyadverbin accordance with truth or fact or realityin 75 videos
  100. passportnouna document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home countryin 25 videos

Unit 18 · Words 1701–1744

44 words · 18/18
  1. severelyadverbto a severe or serious degreein 26 videos
  2. grimadjectivecausing dejectionin 15 videos
  3. relational3 momentsin 4 videos
  4. brutaladjectiveharshin 48 videos
  5. quasi3 momentsin 11 videos
  6. monopolist
  7. physically3 momentsin 154 videos
  8. dispositionnounyour usual moodin 4 videos
  9. histogram1 momentin 2 videos
  10. misunderstand3 momentsin 44 videos
  11. stacknounan orderly pilein 119 videos
  12. recipe3 momentsin 98 videos
  13. outgoingverbleaving a place or a positionin 15 videos
  14. worksheetnouna piece of paper recording work planned or done on a projectin 2 videos
  15. biography3 momentsin 13 videos
  16. serialadjectivepertaining to or occurring in or producing a seriesin 29 videos
  17. interceptnounseize on its wayin 16 videos
  18. dentverbmake a depression intoin 23 videos
  19. absorptionnounthe process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestionin 16 videos
  20. importer3 momentsin 10 videos
  21. verbaladjectivecommunicated in the form of wordsin 26 videos
  22. peacekeepingnounthe activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)in 1 video
  23. continuitynoununinterrupted connection or unionin 12 videos
  24. geography3 momentsin 27 videos
  25. dismal3 momentsin 5 videos
  26. magneticadjectiveof or relating to or caused by magnetismin 69 videos
  27. generalizeverbdraw from specific cases for more general casesin 19 videos
  28. confrontationnouna hostile disagreement face-to-facein 11 videos
  29. demisenounthe time when something endsin 18 videos
  30. reversalnouna change from one state to the opposite statein 14 videos
  31. tidenounthe periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moonin 38 videos
  32. savernounsomeone who saves (especially money)in 9 videos
  33. tickverbput a check mark on or near or next toin 74 videos
  34. bugnouna fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machinein 64 videos
  35. intensifyverbbecome more intensein 35 videos
  36. reluctancenouna certain degree of unwillingnessin 4 videos
  37. aviationnounthe operation of aircraft to provide transportationin 29 videos
  38. defyverbresist or confront with resistancein 29 videos
  39. conferverbpresentin 8 videos
  40. portableadjectiveeasily or conveniently transportedin 31 videos
  41. surveillance3 momentsin 37 videos
  42. decimaladjectivenumbered or proceeding by tens; based on tenin 14 videos
  43. realizable
  44. unauthorizedadjectivewithout official authorizationin 3 videos

Where the words in Work & business come from

Words
Business Service List 1.2 by Browne, C. & Culligan, B., CC BY-SA 4.0.
What Talk changed
Grouped into 18 units, with the forms Talk looks for in captions, how many Talk videos say each word, up to three video moments and a meaning chosen to match them. This adapted list is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Meanings
From Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Princeton WordNet, used under the WordNet licence; Talk reworded some in plain English. WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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