NGSL 1000 — Most Common English Words

In or into a place, container, or building.; In or into a building or room; indoors.; The inner part of something.; On or in the inner part of something.

a single item or person; a standard of measurement

a distinctive manner or fashion; to design or arrange in a particular way

To (cause to) be or become an adult; A fully grown human or animal; Fully grown

to feel anxious; to cause concern; a source of anxiety

To speak or write about something briefly.; A brief reference to someone or something.

the extent between limits; a variety; to vary across a span

extending far down; profound or intense

clearly defined; relating to a particular thing

difficulty or problems; to cause worry or distress

required or essential; unavoidable

in every part; during the whole period

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition; A confrontation; a dare

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something dangerous or harmful will happen.; To be afraid of something or someone; to feel anxiety about something.

the center or midpoint; located between extremes

a large body of salt water

To experience images or events in your mind while sleeping; to hope or imagine.; Images and events that occur in your mind while sleeping; something you hope for very much.

To obstruct the passage of (someone or something); A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length; Except, other than, besides

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address; Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive

things owned; land or buildings; a quality of something

in place of something; as a substitute

to make or become better

miscellaneous items; personal belongings; to pack tightly

a small specific fact; to describe thoroughly

a systematic way of doing something

an unspecified person; a person of importance

A thin book with articles and photos that is published regularly.

a building providing paid lodging and services

to bounce back light; to think deeply; to show or represent

to produce musical sounds with the voice

the reason or intention behind an action

to have real being; to be present or alive

a repeated design or arrangement; a model to follow

One who exerts power, or has the power to act

a device that performs work; to produce with machinery

At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving

all people born in the same period; the act of producing something

To prepare oneself

A single thing in a list, set, or group.; A single piece of news in a newspaper or broadcast.

the whole sum; complete or absolute; to add up

to be inclined to; to care for or look after

money committed for future profit; the act of investing

a conversation in which people share views on a topic

a piece of land with plants; to tend a garden

to become aware of; an announcement or warning

relating to the present or recent times; not ancient

a piece of work to be done; a duty

optimistic or beneficial; certain or confirmed