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High Frequency Words (English)

High-frequency words are words that are used repeatedly in both written and spoken English. These common words frequently appear in lessons, essays, letters, and newspapers. To enhance writing and speaking skills in English, it is essential to learn them. Additionally, these words are often asked in various exams.

Assure: To promise or tell someone confidently.
e.g. I assure you that your package will arrive on time.		 Assume: To believe something is true without proof.
e.g. I assume she is coming to the party.
Avenue: A wide street or a way of approaching something.
e.g. We walked down the main avenue of the city.		 Autonomy: The ability to make your own decisions.
e.g. The students enjoyed autonomy in choosing their projects.
Authentic: Real or genuine.
e.g. This is an authentic painting by a famous artist.		 Aura: A feeling or atmosphere around someone or something.
e.g. She has an aura of confidence.
Assess: To evaluate or judge.
e.g. The teacher will assess your assignment tomorrow.		 Assert: To state something confidently.
e.g. He asserted his opinion during the meeting.
Assault: A physical attack.
e.g. The man was arrested for assault.		 Assail: To attack verbally or physically.
e.g. Critics assailed the new policy.
Articulate: To express clearly.
e.g. She can articulate her thoughts well.		 Arsenal: A collection of weapons or resources.
e.g. The country has an arsenal of advanced missiles.
Astonish: To surprise greatly.
e.g. The magician's trick astonished everyone.		 Arrogance: Pride or self-importance.
e.g. His arrogance made him unpopular.
Aristocracy: The highest class in society.
e.g. The aristocracy owned vast lands.		 Apt: Suitable or likely.
e.g. He is apt to forget his keys.
Approve: To agree with or accept.
e.g. The manager approved the new plan.		 Apprise: To inform or tell someone.
e.g. Please apprise me of any changes.
Apprehension: Fear or anxiety about the future.
e.g. She felt apprehension before the exam.		 Apprehend: To arrest or understand.
e.g. The police apprehended the thief.
Appoint: To assign a job or role.
e.g. The president will appoint a new minister.		 Appeasement: Giving in to avoid conflict.
e.g. The policy of appeasement failed to prevent war.
Appealing: Attractive or interesting.
e.g. The offer sounded very appealing.		 Apathy: Lack of interest or concern.
e.g. Voter apathy led to low election turnout.
Antithesis: The opposite of something.
e.g. Love is the antithesis of hate.		 Anticipate: To expect or look forward to.
e.g. I anticipate a positive response from the client.
Anomaly: Something unusual or unexpected.
e.g. A snowstorm in summer is an anomaly.		 Annul: To cancel or declare invalid.
e.g. The contract was annulled by the court.
Annihilate: To destroy completely.
e.g. The bomb could annihilate the entire city.		 Animus: Strong dislike or hostility.
e.g. There was animus between the two rivals.
Ample: More than enough.
e.g. There was ample food for everyone.		 Amicability: Friendliness.
e.g. The negotiation ended with amicability.
Ameliorate: To improve.
e.g. The medicine will ameliorate your symptoms.		 Ambiguity: Uncertainty or inexactness.
e.g. The statement's ambiguity caused confusion.
Ambassador: A diplomatic representative.
e.g. She was appointed ambassador to France.		 Amalgamated: Combined or united.
e.g. The two companies were amalgamated.
Alternative: Another choice.
e.g. We need an alternative plan.		 Ally: A supporter or partner.
e.g. The countries became allies during the war.
Allude: To hint at.
e.g. He alluded to a secret plan.		 Allied: Joined for a common purpose.
e.g. The allied forces won the battle.
Alleviate: To make less severe.
e.g. The medicine will alleviate pain.		 Allegiance: Loyalty.
e.g. Citizens owe allegiance to their country.
Alleged: Claimed but not proven.
e.g. The alleged thief denied the accusation.		 Allegation: A claim of wrongdoing.
e.g. She denied the allegations against her.
Align: To arrange in a line or agreement.
e.g. The text should align to the left.		 Ailment: A minor illness.
e.g. He suffers from a chronic ailment.
Agitate: To disturb or upset.
e.g. Loud noises agitate the baby.		 Aggravate: To make worse.
e.g. Scratching the rash will aggravate it.
Agglomerate: To collect or form into a mass.
e.g. Dust can agglomerate on surfaces.		 Affluent: Wealthy.
e.g. They live in an affluent neighborhood.
Affirmation: A positive statement.
e.g. Daily affirmations can boost confidence.		 Affinity: Natural liking or attraction.
e.g. She has an affinity for animals.
Adore: To love deeply.
e.g. I adore my grandparents.		 Adopt: To take up or accept.
e.g. They adopted a new strategy.
Adolescent: A teenager.
e.g. Adolescents often face peer pressure.		 Adolescence: The period of growing up.
e.g. Adolescence is full of changes.
Adhere: To stick to.
e.g. The sticker will adhere to the surface.		 Adequate: Enough or sufficient.
e.g. The food was adequate for the guests.
Adapt: To adjust to new conditions.
e.g. Animals adapt to their environment.		 Acquisition: The act of obtaining something.
e.g. The company made a major acquisition.
Acquire: To get or obtain.
e.g. She acquired new skills at work.		 Acquiescence: Passive agreement.
e.g. His silence was taken as acquiescence.
Acquiesce: To accept reluctantly.
e.g. She acquiesced to their demands.		 Acquaint: To make familiar.
e.g. Let me acquaint you with the rules.
Abuse: To use wrongly or harmfully.
e.g. The child suffered from abuse.		 Abstain: To refrain from.
e.g. He decided to abstain from alcohol.
Absolutism: A political system with total power.
e.g. Absolutism ruled Europe centuries ago.		 Absolution: Forgiveness.
e.g. The priest granted absolution.
Absolute: Complete or total.
e.g. She has absolute control over the project.		 Abrupt: Sudden or unexpected.
e.g. The car made an abrupt stop.
Abolish: To officially end.
e.g. The law was abolished last year.		 Bureaucrat: A government official.
e.g. The bureaucrat processed the paperwork slowly.
Banish: To expel or send away.
e.g. The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.		 Bureaucracy: A system of government with many rules.
e.g. The company's bureaucracy delayed the project.
Brink: The edge or verge of something.
e.g. The country was on the brink of war.		 Breed: To produce offspring or cause.
e.g. Farmers breed sheep for wool.
Breed: (duplicate) To develop or cause.
e.g. Laziness can breed failure.		 Bramble: A thorny bush.
e.g. He scratched his hand on a bramble.
Boast: To brag or show off.
e.g. She boasts about her achievements.		 Blush: To become red in the face.
e.g. He blushed after the compliment.
Blur: Something unclear or indistinct.
e.g. The rain made the window blur.		 Blaze: A bright flame or fire.
e.g. A blaze consumed the old building.
Bizarre: Very strange or unusual.
e.g. He wore a bizarre costume to the party.		 Bilateral: Involving two sides.
e.g. They signed a bilateral agreement.
Bifurcate: To split into two branches.
e.g. The road bifurcates after the bridge.		 Bewitching: Extremely attractive or charming.
e.g. She had a bewitching smile.
Beware: Be cautious or alert.
e.g. Beware of the slippery floor.		 Betterment: Improvement.
e.g. Education leads to the betterment of society.
Betrayal: Treachery or breaking trust.
e.g. His betrayal hurt his friends deeply.		 Betray: To be disloyal.
e.g. He betrayed his teammates by lying.
Betray: (duplicate) To reveal unintentionally.
e.g. His nervous glance betrayed his fear.		 Bestow: To give as a gift or honor.
e.g. The queen bestowed a medal on the hero.
Bereavement: Grief after a loss.
e.g. She struggled with bereavement after her father died.		 Benevolent: Kind and generous.
e.g. A benevolent leader helped the poor.
Beneficial: Helpful or advantageous.
e.g. Regular exercise is beneficial for health.		 Belly Befitting: Suitable for the stomach.
e.g. This meal is belly befitting for a hearty appetite.
Cynical: Distrusting of others' motives.
e.g. He is cynical about politicians' promises.		 Curious: Eager to learn or know.
e.g. She was curious about the new gadget.
Curb: To restrain or control.
e.g. He tried to curb his anger.		 Culprit: A person responsible for a crime.
e.g. The police caught the culprit quickly.
Culpable: Deserving blame.
e.g. He was culpable for the accident.		 Culminate: To reach the highest point.
e.g. The festival will culminate in a fireworks show.
Crucial: Extremely important.
e.g. It is crucial to follow the safety rules.		 Criticize: To find fault with.
e.g. She criticized his essay constructively.
Critical: Very important or serious.
e.g. The patient is in critical condition.		 Critic: Someone who judges or evaluates.
e.g. The film critic wrote a harsh review.
Criterion: A standard for judgment.
e.g. Honesty is a key criterion for promotion.		 Crisis: A dangerous or difficult time.
e.g. The country faced an economic crisis.
Crippled: Disabled or damaged.
e.g. The storm left the town crippled.		 Cripple: To damage seriously.
e.g. The accident crippled the vehicle.
Creed: A set of beliefs.
e.g. His creed guides his daily actions.		 Creak: A squeaking sound.
e.g. The door creaked in the wind.
Crackle: To make small snapping sounds.
e.g. The fire crackled in the fireplace.		 Counsel: Advice or guidance.
e.g. She sought counsel from her mentor.
Cordial: Warm and friendly.
e.g. They had a cordial meeting.		 Cope: To manage difficulties.
e.g. He copes well under pressure.
Coordinate: To organize or work together.
e.g. They coordinated the event perfectly.		 Conviction: Strong belief.
e.g. She held a conviction that justice would prevail.
Convict: To declare guilty.
e.g. The jury convicted the thief.		 Convention: A formal meeting or rule.
e.g. The convention gathered thousands of delegates.
Convene: To come together or call a meeting.
e.g. The committee convened to discuss policy.		 Convalescence: Recovery after illness.
e.g. He spent months in convalescence after surgery.
Contrary: Opposite in nature.
e.g. His actions were contrary to his words.		 Contingency: A possible event or situation.
e.g. We prepared for every contingency.
Contiguous: Touching or adjacent.
e.g. The countries have contiguous borders.		 Contempt: Disrespect or scorn.
e.g. She looked at him with contempt.
Contemplate: To think deeply.
e.g. He contemplated the meaning of life.		 Contaminate: To make impure.
e.g. The water was contaminated by chemicals.
Constraint: Limitation.
e.g. Time constraints forced a quick decision.		 Constitution: Fundamental law or system.
e.g. The constitution protects citizens' rights.
Constitute: To form or make up.
e.g. These documents constitute the agreement.		 Conspire: To plan secretly for wrongdoing.
e.g. They conspired to overthrow the leader.
Conspiracy: A secret plan for harm.
e.g. The plot was a dangerous conspiracy.		 Console: To comfort someone.
e.g. She consoled her friend after the loss.
Conscious: Aware of surroundings.
e.g. He was conscious during the surgery.		 Conscience: Inner sense of right and wrong.
e.g. Her conscience told her to apologize.
Connote: To imply or suggest.
e.g. The word "home" connotes warmth.		 Connotation: Suggested meaning.
e.g. The word "cheap" has a negative connotation.
Confront: To face boldly.
e.g. He confronted the problem head-on.		 Conformity: Compliance with rules or norms.
e.g. Conformity is expected in this school.
Conform: To follow rules or standards.
e.g. She conformed to company policy.		 Confess: To admit.
e.g. He confessed to the crime.
Confer: To discuss or grant.
e.g. The dean conferred a degree on the student.		 Concrete: Real or tangible.
e.g. He gave a concrete example.
Conclude: To end or decide.
e.g. We conclude the meeting at 5 PM.		 Concern: Worry or interest.
e.g. The teacher showed concern for the students.
Conceive: To imagine or form an idea.
e.g. He conceived a brilliant plan.		 Concede: To admit or yield.
e.g. She conceded the argument.
Comply: To follow rules.
e.g. All workers must comply with safety guidelines.		 Compliance: Obedience to rules.
e.g. The company ensures compliance with laws.
Complementary: Combining to enhance.
e.g. The colors are complementary.		 Competence: Ability to do something well.
e.g. She showed great competence in math.
Compel: To force.
e.g. The law compels drivers to stop at red lights.		 Communism: A system where property is shared.
e.g. Communism aims for equality among citizens.
Commodity: A raw material or product.
e.g. Oil is an important commodity.		 Commission: A group given authority or a fee.
e.g. She received a commission for the sale.
Commence: To begin.
e.g. The ceremony will commence at noon.		 Collaboration: Working together.
e.g. The project required collaboration.
Collaborate: To work jointly.
e.g. They collaborated on a research paper.		 Cohabit: To live together.
e.g. The couple decided to cohabit before marriage.
Cognitive: Related to thinking.
e.g. Cognitive skills improve with practice.		 Coerce: To force by threat.
e.g. He was coerced into signing the contract.
Clue: A hint or evidence.
e.g. The detective found a clue at the scene.		 Climax: The highest point.
e.g. The story reached its climax at the battle.
Climate: Weather conditions or environment.
e.g. The desert has a dry climate.		 Clamorous: Loud and noisy.
e.g. The crowd grew clamorous during the match.
Civilian: A non-military person.
e.g. Civilians were evacuated during the conflict.		 Chronological: Arranged by time.
e.g. The events are in chronological order.
Chore: A small task or job.
e.g. Washing dishes is a daily chore.		 Certainty: Confidence or assurance.
e.g. There is no certainty in life.
Certain: Sure or definite.
e.g. She is certain about the answer.		 Censorship: Controlling what is published or said.
e.g. The government imposed censorship on the media.
Cease: To stop.
e.g. The factory ceased operations last year.		 Casual: Relaxed or informal.
e.g. He wore casual clothes to the meeting.
Caliph: A Muslim ruler.
e.g. The caliph governed the city-state.		 Cabinet: A group of government ministers.
e.g. The cabinet met to discuss new policies.
Duck (v): To lower quickly to avoid something.
e.g. He ducked to avoid the flying ball.		 Dualistic: Relating to two opposing parts.
e.g. The theory presents a dualistic view of mind and body.
Dual: Having two parts.
e.g. She has dual citizenship in two countries.		 Drastic: Extreme or severe.
e.g. The company took drastic measures to cut costs.
Dramatic: Sudden or striking.
e.g. The sunset was dramatic and beautiful.		 Dote: To show excessive love.
e.g. Grandparents often dote on their grandchildren.
Doom: Death, destruction, or ruin.
e.g. The kingdom was facing doom from invasion.		 Doodle: To draw absentmindedly.
e.g. She doodled in her notebook during the lecture.
Dominion: Control or territory.
e.g. The king’s dominion extended over many lands.		 Domineer: To rule over others arrogantly.
e.g. He tends to domineer in group discussions.
Dominate: To have power over.
e.g. The team dominated the match.		 Doctrine: A belief or set of beliefs.
e.g. The doctrine of equality guides the law.
Divisive: Causing disagreement or conflict.
e.g. His comments were divisive among the staff.		 Divine: Related to God or supremely good.
e.g. The music had a divine quality.

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