English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)

to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation ("The rebels sabotaged the railroad.")

to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea, goal or another person

not happy

away from harm or danger

to travel by boat or ship

a person involved in sailing a boat or ship

a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food

not different; not changed; like another or others

extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts

a small object in space that moves around a larger object; an object placed in orbit around the earth

to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded

to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for future use

to speak; to express in words

a place for education; a place where people go to learn

the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them

a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean

to look for carefully

one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); a period of time based on different weather conditions ("dry season", "rainy season"); a period during the year when something usually happens ("baseball season")

a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there ("a seat in parliament")

the one that comes after the first

something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; ad. hidden from others; known only to a few

freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place ("Security was increased in the city.")

to know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know

the part of a plant from which new plants grow

to search for ("They are seeking a cure for cancer."); to try to get ("She is seeking election to public office."); to plan to do ("Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.")

to appear to be ("She seems to be in good health.")

to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest

all that which makes one person different from others

to give something in exchange for money

the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries, such as in the United States Congress

to cause to go; to permit to go; to cause to be carried, taken or directed to or away from a place

to come to know about by feeling, believing or understanding; n. any of the abilities to see, hear, taste, smell or feel

to declare the punishment for a crime; n. the punishment for a crime

to set or keep people, things or ideas away from or independent from others; ad. not together or connected; different

a number of similar things or events that follow one after another in time, position or order

important; needing careful consideration; dangerous

to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist or help

an organization or system that provides something for the public ("Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes."); a job that an organization or business can do for money; military organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony

to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit

to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a new place

three or more, but not many

not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage

either the male or female group into which all people and animals are divided because of their actions in producing young; the physical activity by which humans and animals can produce young

to move or cause to move in short, quick movements

to give form to; n. the form of something, especially how it looks

to give part of something to another or others; n. a part belonging to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the equal parts of ownership of a business or company

having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain

the girl or woman who is being spoken about

a farm animal used for its meat and hair

to fire artillery; n. a metal container that is fired from a large gun and explodes when it reaches its target; a hard outside cover

to protect or give protection to; n. something that gives protection; a place of safety

to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright

to transport; n. a large boat

to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear; n. something that greatly affects the mind or emotions; a powerful shake, as from an earthquake

a covering for the foot

to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun

lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall

used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility ("We should study."), probability ("The talks should begin soon."), or that something is believed to be a good idea ("Criminals should be punished.")

to speak very loudly

to make something be seen; to make known; n. a play or story presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public

to make or become less in size, weight or value

suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health

the condition of being in bad health

the outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom; parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body

to write one's name; n. a mark or shape used to mean something; evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of material with writing that gives information

to send a message by signs; n. an action or movement that sends a message

to make quiet; to stop from speaking or making noise; n. a lack of noise or sound

a valued white metal

like something else but not exactly the same

easy to understand or do; not difficult or complex

from a time in the past until now ("I have known her since we went to school together.")

to make music sounds with the voice

one only

to go down into water or other liquid

a female with the same father or mother as another person

to rest on the lower part of the body without the support of the legs; to become seated

the way things are during a period of time

the space occupied by something; how long, wide or high something is

all the bones of a human or other animal together in their normal positions

the ability gained from training or experience

the outer covering of humans and most animals

the space above the earth

a person owned or controlled by another

to rest the body and mind with the eyes closed

to move smoothly over a surface

to reduce the speed of; ad. not fast in moving, talking or other activities

little in size or amount; few in number; not important; opposite large

to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move with >force

to sense through the nose; n. something sensed by the nose ("the smell of food cooking")

to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and breathing in the smoke; n. that which can be seen rising into the air like a cloud from something burning

having a level surface; opposite rough

soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold

in such a way that ("He held the flag so all could see it."); also; too ("She left early, and so did we."); very ("I am so sick."); as a result ("They were sick, so they could not come."); conj. in order that; for the purpose of ("Come early so we can discuss the plans.")

of or about people or a group

not hard; easily shaped; pleasing to touch; not loud

earth in which plants grow

a person in the army

having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas

to find an answer; to settle

of an amount or number or part not stated; not all

a person's male child

not long after the present time; quickly

any group of people or things that are the same or are similar in some way; a kind of something

fast-moving waves of energy that affect the ear and result in hearing; that which is heard

the direction to the right of a person facing the rising sun

the area outside the earth's atmosphere where the sun, moon, planets and stars are; the area between or inside things

to talk; to say words with the mouth; to express one's thoughts to others and exchange ideas; to give a speech to a group

of a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or more important than others of the same kind

a talk given to a group of people

to make something go or move faster; n. the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done

to give as payment; to use ("He spends much time studying.")

to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident

the part of a human that is not physical and is connected to thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain alive after death

to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts

any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill

to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known

the time of the year between winter and summer

to steal or get information secretly; n. one who watches others secretly; a person employed by a government to get secret information about another country

a flat shape having four equal sides

to cut or push into or through with a pointed weapon

to move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place

a mass of gas that usually appears as a small light in the sky at night, but is not a planet; a famous person, usually an actor or singer

to begin; to make something begin

to suffer or die from a lack of food

to say; to declare; n. a political part of a nation

a place of special work or purpose ("a police station"); a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts

a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal

to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time ("They stayed in New York for two years.")

to take without permission or paying

the gas that comes from hot water

iron made harder and stronger by mixing it with other substances

to move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position; n. the act of stepping; one of a series of actions designed to reach a goal

to attach something to another thing using a substance that will hold them together; to become fixed in one position so that movement is difficult ("Something is making the door stick."); n. a thin piece of wood

not moving ("The man was standing still."); until the present or a stated time ("Was he still there?"); even so; although ("The job was difficult, but she still wanted to do it.")

breaks down food for the body to use

a small piece of rock

to prevent any more movement or action; to come or bring to an end

to keep or put away for future use; n. a place where people buy things

violent weather, including strong winds and rain or snow

the telling or writing of an event, either real or imagined

a heating device used for cooking

continuing in one direction without turns

unusual; not normal; not known

a road in a city, town or village

to extend for a distance; to pull on to make longer or wider

to hit with force; to stop work as a way to seek better conditions, more pay or to make other demands

having much power; not easily broken, damaged or destroyed

the way something is built, made or organized; a system that is formed or organized in a special way; a building

to try with much effort; to fight with; n. a great effort; a fight

to make an effort to gain knowledge by using the mind; to examine carefully

not able to learn much; not intelligent

the person or thing being discussed, studied or written about

an underwater ship

the material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas)

to put or use in place of another; n. a person or thing put or used in place of another

an attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government, usually secretly

to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result

of this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to

not expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or without preparation

to feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or sadness

a sweet substance made from liquids taken from plants

to offer or propose something to think about or consider

the warmest time of the year, between spring and autumn

the huge star in the sky that provides heat and light to earth

to direct and observe the work of others

to give; to provide; n. the amount of something that can be given or sold to others

to carry the weight of; to hold up or in position; to agree with others and help them reach a goal; to approve

to believe, think or imagine ("I suppose you are right."); to expect ("It is supposed to rain tonight.")

to put down or to keep down by force; to prevent information from being known publicly

very probable; with good reason to believe; true without question

the outer side or top of something ("The rocket landed on the surface of the moon.")

an amount that is more than is needed; extra; ("That country has a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.")

to cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected; n. something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected

to give control of oneself or one's property to another or others; to stop fighting and admit defeat

to form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or something

to remain alive during or after a dangerous situation

to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal; n. a person believed to be guilty

to cause to stop for a period of time

to take into the stomach through the mouth

to put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office ("The chief justice will swear in the president.")

tasting pleasant, like sugar

to move through water by making motions with the arms and legs

a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness

a method of organizing or doing something by following rules or a plan; a group of connected things or parts working together for a common purpose or goal