| 201 | appreciate | I can appreciate the lovely scenery. |
| 202 | apprentice | Mark is an apprentice chef at the restaurant. |
| 203 | approach | The boy approached his school. |
| 204 | appropriate | It’s appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office. |
| 205 | approve | Her co-workers approved her new plan. |
| 206 | approximate | My approximate height is two meters. |
| 207 | aptitude | He has a natural aptitude for water skiing. |
| 208 | aquarium | We took a trip to the aquarium and saw a scary shark. |
| 209 | aquatic | The dolphin is an aquatic mammal. |
| 210 | arbitrary | The classroom had many arbitrary rules that confused me. |
| 211 | arc | A rainbow is an arc of colored bands across the sky. |
| 212 | arch | The arch of the bridge was not high enough for the tall boat to pass underneath. |
| 213 | archaeology | He enjoyed visiting the Great Pyramids of Egypt because he loves archaeology. |
| 214 | archaic | To be competitive, we must update our archaic equipment. |
| 215 | archeological | They found archeological evidence of an ancient species of man. |
| 216 | archeology | He studied archeology to learn more about ancient Egyptian culture. |
| 217 | architect | The plans for building the new home were drawn by a famous architect. |
| 218 | architecture | The Sydney Opera House is a good example of modern architecture. |
| 219 | arctic | It is cold when the arctic winds blow. |
| 220 | area | He was very familiar with the local area. |
| 221 | arena | The new arena was all set to hold the championship match. |
| 222 | arid | Not many plants grow in the arid desert. |
| 223 | arise | Difficulties arose with his computer because it was old. |
| 224 | aristocracy | Most members of the aristocracy were very well fed. |
| 225 | aristocrat | The aristocrat did not need a job because his family was wealthy. |
| 226 | arithmetic | I like to study arithmetic at school. |
| 227 | armed | The robber was armed with a gun. |
| 228 | armor | The soldier wore armor to protect his body. |
| 229 | army | The army protects all the people in the country. |
| 230 | aroma | I love the aroma of coffee in the morning. |
| 231 | arouse | The politician’s words were meant to arouse the protestors’ anger. |
| 232 | arrange | Please arrange the words in order from A to Z. |
| 233 | array | The toy cars are available in an array of colors. |
| 234 | arrest | The man was arrested for breaking the law. |
| 235 | arrive | They arrived at school at 7 a.m. |
| 236 | arrogant | He is very arrogant. Even though he’s not the boss, he tells everyone what to do. |
| 237 | arrow | The arrow flew through the air and hit the target. |
| 238 | art | My sister likes to look at the art in the museum. |
| 239 | artery | Eating healthily keeps your arteries clean so blood can flow with ease. |
| 240 | arthritis | Agatha couldn’t play the piano anymore because of her arthritis. |
| 241 | article | Did you read the article in the newspaper about the soccer game? |
| 242 | articulate | Alfred’s friends loved talking to him because he was so articulate and intelligent. |
| 243 | artifact | We studied artifacts from an ancient Chinese settlement. |
| 244 | artificial | The artificial Christmas tree was made of plastic. |
| 245 | artist | He went to Paris to become an artist. |
| 246 | ash | The end of his cigar was full of ashes. |
| 247 | ashamed | He was ashamed when he forgot his teacher’s name. |
| 248 | ashore | After a long day of fishing, Glen pulled his boat ashore, so it wouldn’t float away. |
| 249 | aside | The man stood aside and opened the door for me. |
| 250 | ask | Please ask questions if you do not understand. |
| 251 | aspect | I thought about the different aspects of owning two dogs. |
| 252 | aspire | George aspired to be a doctor from a young age. |
| 253 | assassin | An assassin killed Martin Luther King on April 4, 1968. |
| 254 | assemble | The parents assembled to discuss ways to improve their children’s education. |
| 255 | assembly | The students had an assembly to talk about their interests. |
| 256 | assess | She assessed the condition of the toy car before buying it. |
| 257 | asset | The coach realized the boy’s speed was an asset to the team. |
| 258 | assign | I was assigned the job of making sure everyone had plenty to drink. |
| 259 | assignment | He was given a difficult assignment but he felt he could succeed in doing it. |
| 260 | assimilate | When the family moves to the US they will assimilate into American culture. |
| 261 | assist | Andrew assisted me with my homework. |
| 262 | associate | Most people associate birthday parties with having fun. |
| 263 | assume | I assume you are both familiar with this plan. |
| 264 | assure | He assured the boss that the building would be done on time. |
| 265 | asteroid | In 1908, a giant asteroid hit Siberia. |
| 266 | astonish | The number of people that came to her party astonished her. |
| 267 | astrology | Jack, who studies astrology, believes that the stars can predict the future. |
| 268 | astronaut | The astronaut was walking on the moon. |
| 269 | astronomy | Harold loved looking at the stars, so he decided to study astronomy. |
| 270 | athlete | Some athletes can play many sports very well. |
| 271 | atmosphere | Scientists worry that harmful substances are hurting the atmosphere. |
| 272 | atom | A molecule consists of a combination of two or more atoms. |
| 273 | attach | I attached the socks to the clothesline to dry. |
| 274 | attack | She watched the lizard attack its prey. |
| 275 | attain | If you want to attain a healthy body, you must exercise every day. |
| 276 | attempt | This is Ben’s second attempt to climb Mt. Everest. |
| 277 | attend | My sister and I attend the same school. |
| 278 | attention | His work got the attention of two of his co-workers. |
| 279 | attic | There were two windows in their attic. |
| 280 | attire | Everyone wore their best attire to the president’s daughter’s wedding. |
| 281 | attitude | John has a bad attitude. He’s always angry. |
| 282 | attorney | The attorney appeared in front of the judge for me. |
| 283 | attract | The magnet attracted the metal. |
| 284 | attribute | He isn’t very clever, but he does have some other positive attributes. |
| 285 | audible | The sound of the drums was audible from miles away. |
| 286 | audience | He was excited to be part of the audience. |
| 287 | audit | The government usually audits companies that report lower than usual incomes. |
| 288 | auditorium | People have gathered at the school auditorium to watch the play. |
| 289 | authentic | We ate authentic Italian food on our vacation to Rome. |
| 290 | author | The author was hard at work on his next novel. |
| 291 | authoritative | This book is an authoritative source on ancient Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti. |
| 292 | authority | The local police department is the authority whenever large crowds gather. |
| 293 | authorize | The mayor authorized the construction of a new statue in the park. |
| 294 | autobiography | I read an autobiography about my favorite entertainer. |
| 295 | autograph | Everybody wanted the movie star’s autograph. |
| 296 | automate | When the bank automated, it started installing ATM machines. |
| 297 | automatically | The man automatically smiled when he thought about his friend. |
| 298 | automobile | The first automobiles were very different from the ones that exist today. |
| 299 | autonomy | In the 1800s, the people of India fought for autonomy from Britain. |
| 300 | autumn | I love when the leaves fall in autumn because I can play in them. |
| 301 | avail | His studying was to no avail because he failed the test. |
| 302 | available | There were many seats available in the room. |
| 303 | avalanche | The avalanche destroyed the mountain village. |
| 304 | avenue | Drive down this avenue and then turn left to get to the park. |
| 305 | average | I’m not rich or poor; I’m average. |
| 306 | avoid | Avoid the broken bottle on the floor. |
| 307 | await | The players awaited the referee’s decision. |
| 308 | awake | Sometimes, I lay awake in bed because I am not tired. |
| 309 | award | He got an award for having the best grades in class. |
| 310 | aware | The student became aware that the teacher was watching him. |
| 311 | awareness | She has little awareness of what needs to be done. |
| 312 | awesome | The huge military plane was an awesome sight. |
| 313 | awful | Her performance last night was awful. |
| 314 | awhile | Wait here awhile, and I’ll bring some tea. |
| 315 | awkward | After dropping his coffee cup, Robbie felt awkward. |
| 316 | ax | She used an ax to cut some wood for the fire. |
| 317 | bachelor | Since he was a bachelor, Jason did his shopping by himself. |
| 318 | background | The new teacher had a background in science and math. |
| 319 | backstage | After the show, the director went backstage and thanked the actors. |
| 320 | bad | She is unhappy because she had a bad day. |
| 321 | bait | The best bait for catching fish is a big, fat worm. |
| 322 | bake | My sister is a good cook. She bakes delicious cakes. |
| 323 | balance | A good balance between work and fun helps keep you healthy. |
| 324 | bald | My oldest brother is bald. |
| 325 | ball | Seth bought a new soccer ball. |
| 326 | ban | Smoking is banned in this building. |
| 327 | banana | Did you eat a banana for breakfast? |
| 328 | band | My brother is in a rock band. |
| 329 | bandage | If you cut yourself, please get a bandage from the first-aid kit. |
| 330 | bankrupt | The store had few customers and soon went bankrupt. |
| 331 | barber | My hair is getting much too long. I’d better go to the barber’s shop. |
| 332 | bare | He likes to walk around in his bare feet. |
| 333 | barely | I barely had enough money to pay for my bus ticket. |
| 334 | bargain | She was looking forward to getting a good bargain at the supermarket. |
| 335 | bark | The dog barked loudly and frighteningly. |
| 336 | barn | My grandparents keep hay in their red barn. |
| 337 | barrel | There was an empty barrel outside the house. |
| 338 | barrier | The Great Wall was a barrier between China and its enemies. |
| 339 | base | The base of the table has three legs. |
| 340 | basement | They turned their basement into a game room. |
| 341 | basic | I learned some basic English skills in school today. |
| 342 | basin | She filled the basin with water and washed her face. |
| 343 | basis | My grandfather gets his hearing checked on a yearly basis. |
| 344 | basket | He put the vegetables in a basket. |
| 345 | bath | After playing in the dirt, the boy took a bath. |
| 346 | bathe | The mermaid bathed herself in the ocean. |
| 347 | battery | My brother needs a battery for his clock. |
| 348 | battle | The battle lasted for many days. |
| 349 | bay | The Golden Gate Bridge crosses San Francisco Bay. |
| 350 | beach | The little girl built a sandcastle on the beach. |
| 351 | bead | Beads of water collected on the outside of the glass. |
| 352 | beam | Modern skyscrapers are made with many beams. |
| 353 | bean | There are many different kinds of beans to eat. |
| 354 | beard | The farmer had a long beard, as white as snow. |
| 355 | beast | Tanzania is home to many famous beasts, such as lions, leopards, and hyenas. |
| 356 | beat | I managed to beat everyone in the race. |
| 357 | beautiful | There was a beautiful sunset. |
| 358 | beauty | I heard my mother was a great beauty when she was young. |
| 359 | because | We need to study because we have a test tomorrow. |
| 360 | beforehand | He packed his luggage beforehand, so he was able to leave right away. |
| 361 | behalf | The original speaker was sick, so his son gave the speech on his behalf. |
| 362 | behave | She always behaves well when her father is around. |
| 363 | behavior | Their behavior was good this semester. They didn’t cause trouble. |
| 364 | behind | The little girl was hiding behind a tree. |
| 365 | belief | A preacher or priest should have a strong belief in God. |
| 366 | belly | His belly was full because he had eaten a lot of food. |
| 367 | beloved | The boy took a nap next to his beloved cat. |
| 368 | bench | Most parks have benches for people to relax upon. |
| 369 | bend | Lee bent over and picked up the paper on the ground. |
| 370 | beneath | The largest part of an iceberg lies beneath the waterline. |
| 371 | benefactor | The student’s benefactor gave him money to spend on his studies. |
| 372 | beneficial | Drinking milk every day is beneficial for your bones. |
| 373 | benefit | Being able to fly is a benefit to birds. |
| 374 | beside | The two brothers stood beside each other. |
| 375 | best | I got the best score on the math test. |
| 376 | bet | How much will you bet that your horse will win? |
| 377 | betray | The four friends would never betray each other’s trust. |
| 378 | beverage | The waiter brought our beverages first. Then he brought our food. |
| 379 | beware | You should beware of driving fast on wet roads. |
| 380 | beyond | The job is beyond the man’s ability. |
| 381 | bias | The mothers had a natural bias for their own child’s picture. |
| 382 | bicycle | I rode my bicycle down the mountain road. |
| 383 | bid | He made a bid to become the university’s next president. |
| 384 | bike | He rides his bike to school every day. |
| 385 | bilingual | Since you already know English, after learning French you’ll be bilingual. |
| 386 | bill | I have so many bills that I do not know how to pay them all. |
| 387 | billion | There are billions of stars in outer space. |
| 388 | billionaire | The sale of his inventions made the inventor a billionaire. |
| 389 | bind | The victims of the flood were bound by their need to help each other. |
| 390 | binoculars | He could see the ship on the horizon only if he used his binoculars. |
| 391 | biodegradable | I use biodegradable compost to feed my garden. |
| 392 | biography | We read a biography about Charles Darwin in science class. |
| 393 | biological | In science class, we learned about the biological process of bacterial growth. |
| 394 | biology | We learned about the human heart in biology class. |
| 395 | biosphere | Birds, trees, and worms all thrive in the biosphere. |
| 396 | biotechnology | Researchers at the biotechnology company use bacteria to make medicine. |
| 397 | birthplace | China is the birthplace of chopsticks. |
| 398 | bit | I ate a bit of chocolate before I went to bed. |
| 399 | bite | The boy took a big bite of his hamburger. |
| 400 | bitter | He was extremely bitter when his computer crashed. |