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NGSL 1000 — Most Common English Words

New General Service List — the first 1,000 most important words. · 997 words

997 words

to connect or become a member; a junction

join
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one of the four periods of the year; to add flavor to food

season
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the community of people sharing culture; an organized association

soci
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money collected by government; to impose a tax

tax
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a person in charge; a film or play director

rig
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a location or job; a viewpoint; to place in a spot

pos
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a person who participates in a game, sport, or activity

NGSL 1kIELTSA1

To harmonize in opinion, statement, or action; to be in unison or concord; to be or become united or consistent; to concur

NGSL 1kA1

to a greater degree; particularly

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a stored account or the best ever achieved; to store in permanent form

cord
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to choose or select; to remove with fingers

NGSL 1kIELTSA1

To have clothing or accessories on one's body; to show a facial expression; to deteriorate through use; Clothing of a specified type; damage caused by use over time

NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

material for writing or printing; a document or essay

NGSL 1kIELTSA1

distinguished from ordinary; a one-off program or discounted item

sp
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an empty area; outer space; a gap; to place at intervals

space
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The solid surface of the earth; a reason or basis.; To stop a plane or pilot from flying; to punish a child by not allowing them to go out.

NGSL 1kIELTSA1

the shape of something; a document to fill in; to create or develop

form
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to hold up or back; financial or emotional help

port
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something that happens; a planned occasion

ven
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relating to authority; formal; a person in public office

fac
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a subject of concern; physical substance; to be important

mater
NGSL 1kA1

Every person; all the people in a group.

NGSL 1kA1

To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area; The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference; Of, at, or related to a center

centr
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a couple of: two or a few; Two people who are married or in a romantic relationship; To join or connect

junc
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the location of something; a website

sit
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

a planned piece of work toward a goal; to project forward

ject
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

To bring your hand or an object into contact with something forcefully; to reach a target.; A blow or strike; a successful or popular song, film, or show.

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To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of; Something from which other things extend; a foundation; Low in height; short

base
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The state or quality of being active; activeness

act
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a luminous body in the sky; a famous performer; to be the lead actor

aster
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a piece of furniture with a flat top; a data grid; to present for discussion

tab
NGSL 1kIELTSGRE

To seek to achieve or win; An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded...

court
NGSL 1kTOEFLGRE

to make or create; fresh food from farms

duc
NGSL 1kTOEFLGRE

to chew and swallow food

NGSL 1kA1

To help someone learn a subject or skill.; To work as a teacher.

NGSL 1kA1

a viscous liquid for fuel or lubrication; to apply oil

ole
NGSL 1kIELTSA2

one of two equal parts; partly

NGSL 1kA1

the conditions or circumstances at a given time

sit
NGSL 1kA2

not difficult; achieved without great effort

ease
NGSL 1kA1

To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price; Amount of money, time, etc. that is required or used

st
NGSL 1kIELTSA2

a number; a person's form; a diagram; to think or calculate

NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

a road in a town lined with buildings

NGSL 1kIELTSA1

A picture or visual representation, for example on a screen or in a mirror.; A mental picture of something; the way someone or something is seen by others.

NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

a device for making calls; to call someone

phon
NGSL 1kIELTSA1

one or the other of two; used to present alternatives with 'or'

NGSL 1kA1

facts or information collected for use

dit
NGSL 1kIELTSB2