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1000 Most Common English Words - Most Common English Words 751–800

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to release

to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

Ex: The film studio released their latest blockbuster movie in theaters worldwide. 
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drop
drop
[noun]

a small amount of liquid or solid that falls or is released in a rounded shape

Ex: A drop of rain landed on her hand. 
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy. 
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male
male
[Adjective]

belonging to the sex that cannot give birth to babies or lay eggs but is capable of fertilization of the opposite sex

Ex: The male lion's mane and larger size distinguish him from the female lion in the pride. 
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county
county
[noun]

(in the US) one of the areas into which a state is divided and has a local government of its own

Ex: The county fair is an annual event that draws people from all over the region to celebrate agriculture and community. 
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growth
growth
[noun]

the process of physical, mental, or emotional development

Ex: The child's growth over the past year was remarkable; he had grown several inches taller. 
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degree
degree
[noun]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

Ex: After years of hard work and dedication, she finally received her bachelor's degree in biology. 
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provision
provision
[noun]

the act of making something available, especially necessities or services

Ex: The provision of clean water is essential for public health. 
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to compare

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

Ex: She literally took an hour comparing prices before making a purchase. 
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defense
defense
[noun]

the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match

Ex: The defense held firm in the final quarter and preserved the 2–1 lead. 
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to limit
to limit
[Verb]

to not let something increase in amount or number

Ex: The company decided to limit the number of products each customer could purchase. 
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to manage
to manage
[Verb]

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: She managed to finish the project just before the deadline. 
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limit
limit
[noun]

the greatest possible degree or extent of something, beyond which it cannot extend or exceed

Ex: The engineer's innovative designs pushed the limits of modern technology. 
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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: His questioning style made the interviewees feel at ease. 
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behavior
behavior
[noun]

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

Ex: Despite his age, the child displayed mature behavior. 
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exercise
exercise
[noun]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition. 
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mile
mile
[noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

Ex: The marathon route is 26.2 miles long. 
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to exercise

to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger

Ex: He doesn't exercise as much as he should. 
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to obtain
to obtain
[Verb]

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: She obtains a new book from the library every week. 
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hall
hall
[noun]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

Ex: His shoes were lined up neatly in the hall. 
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task
task
[noun]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Ex: The teacher assigned a reading task to the students for homework. 
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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: After completing high school, Sarah decided to attend a prestigious college to pursue her dream of becoming a biologist. 
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middle
middle
[noun]

the part, position, or point of something that has an equal distance from the edges or sides

Ex: She placed the cake in the middle of the table for everyone to see. 
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commission

a sum of money paid to someone based on the value or quantity of goods they sell

Ex: The salesperson earns a 10% commission on every sale. 
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middle
middle
[Adjective]

having a position or state equally distant from two extremes

Ex: The middle row of the theater provided the best view of the stage. 
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to commission

to assign someone to do a task, such as creating an artistic or literary piece

Ex: The art collector decided to commission a renowned artist to create a custom painting. 
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to finish
to finish
[Verb]

to make something end

Ex: He finished painting the walls and admired his work. 
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professional
professional
[Adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: She is a professional photographer, specializing in portrait and wedding photography. 
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technology

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

Ex: The technology used in modern smartphones has advanced rapidly. 
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professional

a person who is highly skilled or competent in a particular activity

Ex: The professional was hired to oversee the company's financial audit. 
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German
German
[Adjective]

relating to Germany or its people or language

Ex: German castles, such as Neuschwanstein and Heidelberg Castle, attract many tourists. 
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lack
lack
[noun]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

Ex: The lack of rainfall this year has affected crop production. 
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German
German
[noun]

the main language in Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland

Ex: After three years of hard work, she has become fluent in German. 
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to lack
to lack
[Verb]

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

Ex: She failed to complete the project on time because she lacked the necessary resources. 
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nice
nice
[Adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: The restaurant served a nice meal with fresh ingredients. 
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to damage
to damage
[Verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: The storm's strong winds and hailstones damaged the roof of the house. 
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resource
resource
[noun]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

Ex: The country's natural resources include oil, natural gas, and minerals. 
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damage
damage
[noun]

physical harm done to something

Ex: The hailstorm caused significant damage to the car's roof and windshield. 
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to identify

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

Ex: The detective easily identifies the suspect from the security footage. 
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effort
effort
[noun]

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

Ex: Despite her best effort, she couldn't solve the puzzle. 
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cell
cell
[noun]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

Ex: The study of cells, known as cell biology or cytology, delves into their structure, function, and interactions. 
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to vote
to vote
[Verb]

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

Ex: Citizens regularly vote in elections to choose their representatives. 
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Scotland
Scotland
[noun]

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

Ex: Scotland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including the Highlands and numerous lochs. 
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vote
vote
[noun]

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

Ex: In the upcoming election, citizens will cast their votes for mayor. 
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review
review
[noun]

a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.

Ex: According to the review, the new novel is a must-read. 
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treatment
treatment
[noun]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility. 
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to review
to review
[Verb]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

Ex: She reviewed the latest novel, highlighting its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes. 
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difficulty

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

Ex: The Smiths experienced significant financial difficulty after unexpected medical expenses depleted their savings. 
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energy
energy
[noun]

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

Ex: After studying all night, he had no energy left for the exam. 
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to drop
to drop
[Verb]

to let or make something fall to the ground

Ex: Supplies are being dropped for the refugees. 
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