NGSL 3000 — Advanced Vocabulary

In a striking, sudden, or very noticeable way

A request for information; a systematic investigation into a matter

In an unexpected or astonishing way

A sign or fact suggesting something exists or may happen

A horizontal bar or metal track; a railway

A proposed explanation that can be tested; an assumption for argument

To form or make up; to write music or text; to calm oneself

A dirty or disorganized state; a difficult situation; to make untidy

To control or manage according to rules; to adjust for proper functioning

To emit or reflect light; to excel; brightness or gleam

To make someone distressed or disturb something; feeling unhappy or sick; an unexpected defeat

To voluntarily leave a job or position; to accept something as unavoidable

Mild, kind, and calm; not rough or harsh

The sound or act of laughing, expressing amusement or happiness

To create something new; to make up something fictional

The use of supernatural powers; conjuring tricks; having a remarkable enchanting quality

The main stalk of a plant; to originate from; to stop the flow of something

Good enough to be approved or accepted

Professional advice or guidance; a lawyer; to advise someone

Going on without stopping or interruption

A thick piece of cut wood; an official record of events; to cut down trees

A chemical substance or word made of combined parts; composed of multiple elements

An inclined surface or ground; to slant upward or downward

To a very large extent or degree

A device that moves liquid or gas; to move liquid using a pump

Profound moral wickedness; morally corrupt or harmful

To financially support an event or person; a person or company that provides such support

Of second rank or importance; derived from something primary

Based on experiments; new and not yet fully tested

A smoothly bending line or shape; a bend in a road; to bend gradually

To give someone the right to do something; to give a title to a work

The study of correct reasoning; a rational and sensible way of thinking

To prevent someone or something from entering or being included

To welcome or acknowledge someone in a friendly way

The inside of a building or enclosed space; situated on the inside or inland

The sale of goods directly to consumers; to sell in small quantities to the public

To walk with regular strides like a soldier; a formal walk or parade; March (the month)

Lack of strength; a fault or shortcoming; a strong fondness

A domesticated farm animal raised for meat; a greedy or dirty person

Relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture; of formal Western music; following established principles

To bend material over on itself; a crease or bend made by folding

To turn in the opposite direction; the opposite of something; going backwards

A sudden burst of light; to shine briefly; a very short moment

Consistently trustworthy and dependable

A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness

The art of designing buildings; a style of building; the structure of a system

Happening once a month; every month; a monthly publication

A formal spoken lesson; to teach or scold by speaking at length