hands

Plural of hand; the terminal parts of the human arm below the wrist.

hand handful handheld handwork handshake


handshake

The grasping of hands between two people as a greeting or agreement.

handshake

the grasping of hands between two people as a greeting or agreement

hand + shake

a greeting or agreement made by grasping hands

hand

the part of the body at the end of the arm

handshaking handclasp handgrip handshake handshook


handsome

(Of a man) attractive in a masculine way; good-looking.


handwrite

To write something by hand, rather than typing or printing it.


handy

Convenient to handle or use; skillful with one's hands.


hang

Suspend or be suspended from above with the lower part free.


hangar

A large shed or enclosed structure used to store and maintain aircraft.

hangars
hangared
hangaring
aircraft hangar


hangover

A severe headache or other disagreeable physical effects following the excessive consumption of alcohol.


happen

To occur or take place by chance or unexpectedly.

hap happy happenstance unhappy happiness


happy

Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

happiness unhappy happily happen haphazard


harass

To repeatedly trouble, bother, or subject someone to persistent attacks or pressure.

harass

to repeatedly trouble, bother, or pressure

harassment harasser harassed harassing harry


harbor

A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough weather by breakwaters, usually with docks and facilities for loading and unloading.

harbor

A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter.


harbour

A place on the coast where ships may find shelter from the weather or from rough seas.


hard

hardly hardship hardwood hardware hardworking


hardcore

A hard-core thing is something intensely committed, severe, or extreme, especially in style, attitude, or subculture.

hard and central; extreme or uncompromising


hardly

hard
hardship
harden
hardiness
sturdy
hardly ever


hardship

Severe difficulty or suffering, especially caused by hardship in life.


hardware

Physical electronic or mechanical components of a computer, or tools and fixtures.


hardwood

The wood from a deciduous broad-leaved tree, such as oak, ash, or beech.


hardy

Robust, strong, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.


hare

A swift, long-eared mammal related to rabbits but generally larger and longer-legged.

hare

a swift, long-eared mammal related to rabbits but generally larger and longer-legged


harm

Physical injury or other damage to a person or thing.

trouble, pain, grief, loss, injury, evil

harm

hearm

harmful harmless injury damage hurt mischief


harmful

Causing or likely to cause damage or injury.


harmless

Not causing or intending to cause damage or injury.


harmonica

A small free-reed musical instrument played with the mouth.

harmonica

a small free-reed musical instrument played with the mouth

harmonica

Franklin's name for a glass harmonica, later extended to the mouth organ

harmony harmonic harmonize harmonious harmonically


harmony

The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes; a pleasing arrangement.

harmonía (ἁρμονία)

A joining together, agreement, concord. From harmos (joint).


harness

A set of straps and fittings used to hold, guide, or restrain an animal or person.

harness

harnessed harnessing unharness harnesser


harp

A stringed musical instrument played by plucking the strings.

harp

a stringed musical instrument played by plucking the strings


harry

To persistently harass, pester, or trouble someone; to rush or hurry.


harsh

Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses, or severely strict.


hart

An adult male deer, especially a red deer over five years old.


harvest

The process or period of gathering in crops, or the yield from such a gathering.

harvest

The process or period of gathering in crops.


has

Third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to have'.


hash

A dish of cooked meat cut into small pieces and re-cooked, often with potatoes; also, a mixture or jumble, or to chop into small pieces.


hasty

Done too quickly or without enough thought.

hasty

done too quickly or without enough thought


hat

A covering for the head, often with a brim, worn for warmth, fashion, or protection.


hatch

To emerge from an egg; to cause an egg to break open and an animal to emerge.


hatchet

A small axe with a short handle, used for chopping.


hateful

Showing or arousing intense dislike or hatred.

hateful

showing or arousing intense dislike or hatred


hath

An archaic third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'have'.


hatred

hatred

hatred

hatred (from Old English hete + -red suffix)


haunt

To visit regularly or frequently as a ghost; to frequent a place.


have

Verb indicating possession, ownership, or the holding of something; also used as an auxiliary verb.


haven

A place of safety or refuge; a port or harbor.


having

Possessing or owning something; the present participle of the verb have.


hawaii

A U.S. state consisting of a group of Pacific islands in the central North Pacific Ocean.


hawaiian

Pertaining to Hawaii, its people, or its language.


hawkins

A common surname of English origin, meaning 'son of Hawk.'


haystack

A pile or stack of cut, dried grass used as fodder.


hazard

A danger or risk; a source of potential harm or difficulty.

hazardous haphazard gambling risk chance


haze

A thin atmospheric obscuration caused by fine suspended particles of water, dust, or smoke that reduces visibility.

haze

atmospheric obscuration by fine particles

hazy
haziness
hazily
haze (verb)
befogged


hazel

A deciduous shrub or small tree bearing edible nuts, or a greenish-brown color.


head

The upper part of the body containing the brain; a leader

headline headquarters headache forehead beachhead


header

A word, phrase, or line of text placed at the top of a page or column.


headless

Headless means lacking a head, literally or figuratively.

headless

head headlessness behead leaderless headed


headlight

A lamp mounted on the front of a vehicle to illuminate the road ahead.

headlamp headlights light head lamplight


headline

A heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.

heading liner online streamline headland


headlines

The heading of a newspaper article or news broadcast appearing at the top in large type.


headmaster

A man who is the head teacher in a private school.

headmistress schoolmaster headship mastery


headquarter

To establish or locate one's main administrative center or office.


headset

A device that holds an earphone and a microphone in position on a user's head.

headset

headphone headband headgear setting setup


healer

A person or thing that heals, restores, or cures.


health

The state of being free from illness or injury; a person's mental or physical condition.


healthcare

The organized provision of medical and health services to individuals or communities.

soundness of body and provision of attention

health
care
healthcare provider
healthcare system
health services


healthy

In a state of good physical or mental condition; free from disease or injury.

health healthily healthiness unhealthy healthcare


heap

A collection of things lying one on top of another.

hoop
hop (dialectal)
cope (of a building)


hear

To perceive sound with the ear; to listen to


heard

Perceived sound with the ear or received information.


hearing

The sense by which sound is perceived; or a formal session to listen to evidence or arguments.


heart

The organ pumping blood through the body; the center of emotions

heartfelt heartbeat heartbreak wholehearted sweetheart


heartbeat

A pulsation or rhythmic contraction of the heart.


heartbreak

Overwhelming grief or anguish, especially from loss or disappointment.

heartbroken heartbreaking heartbreakingly heartache heartbreaks


heartbroken

Deeply sad, distressed, or emotionally shattered, especially after loss or disappointment.

heartbroken

heart

the organ of feeling, emotion, and courage

heartbreak heartbrokenly brokenhearted heartbrokenness


hearty

Warm, vigorous, or substantial, especially of food, a greeting, or a person.

hearty

heart

the organ associated with feeling, courage, and vitality

heart hearten heartfelt heartiness heartily


heat

A form of energy transferred between objects with different temperatures; warmth.


heath

An area of open uncultivated land, typically covered with heather, gorse, and coarse grasses.


heave

Heave means to lift or throw something with effort, or to rise and fall heavily.


heaven

The dwelling place of God and the angels, and the abode of the blessed after death; the sky or universe as seen from Earth.


heavenly

Relating to heaven or the heavens; divine or sublime.


heavy

Of great weight; difficult to lift or carry, or of considerable weight or force.


heavyweight

Something or someone of great weight or importance, especially a boxer in the heaviest class.

heavyweight

a person or thing of great weight or importance

weight

weight; heaviness; a mass used for weighing

heavy weight heaviness heavy-duty lightweight


hebrew

A member of an ancient Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, or their language.

‘ibrī (עברי)

pertaining to Eber, or 'one from the other side'


heck

Used as a mild oath or exclamation instead of 'hell'.


hectic

Characterized by intense, feverish activity or excitement; originally describing a persistent wasting fever associated with tuberculosis.

habitual, relating to a fixed bodily condition

hectic

frenetically busy; originally relating to a wasting fever


hector

To talk to (someone) in a bullying, intimidating way.


hedgehog

A hedgehog is a small nocturnal mammal with a coat of sharp spines.


hee

An exclamation used to express amusement, triumph, or derision, often repeated.


heed

To heed is to pay attention to or take notice of something.


heel

The back part of the human foot, below the ankle.

heel (of a shoe)
heeler
achilles
heel (verb)


height

The measurement of how tall or high something is.


heinous

heinously heinousness hateful hatefulness


heir

A person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

heiress inherit heritage heredity heritable


heist

A heist is a robbery, especially a planned and daring theft.

heist

heist

to steal; later extended from slang to mean a robbery


held

Past tense of hold; grasped, contained, or maintained in one's possession or position.


helicopter

An aircraft with horizontally revolving blades providing lift and propulsion.


helium

A colorless, odorless, inert noble gas and chemical element with atomic number 2.

helium

helium

named for the Sun because it was first identified in the Sun's atmosphere

heliocentric heliograph helioscope heliotherapy heliopause


hell

A place or state of suffering, often associated with evil and punishment after death.


heller

A heller is a small coin, especially a former subdivision of the Central European krone.


hello

Used as a greeting or to begin a telephone conversation.

hello

Standard greeting, popularized by the telephone.


helm

The device used to steer a ship or other vessel.


helmet

A hard or padded protective covering for the head, worn by soldiers, motorcyclists, and others.


help

To make it easier for someone to do something; assistance

helpful helpless helper self-help helpline


helper

A person or thing that helps; an assistant.


helpless

Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.

help helping helper unhelpful helplessness


helps

Provides assistance or aid to someone or something.


hemisphere

A half of a sphere, especially one of the halves of the Earth.

hēmisphaírion (ἡμισφαίριον)

Half sphere. From hēmi- (half) + sphaira (sphere, ball).


hence

From this time; from now on; for this reason; therefore.


henceforth

hence forth henceforward hereafter hereinafter


henry

A unit of electrical inductance equal to the magnetic flux density induced by one ampere.

named after Joseph Henry, American scientist

henry

Henry

Joseph Henry, American scientist (1797-1878)

inductance
henry coil
millihenry
microhenry


hepatitis

hepatic hepatology liver hepatocyte hepatectomy


her

Objective form of the pronoun she; referring to a female person or thing.


herald

An official messenger bringing news; a person or thing that precedes or foreshadows what is to come.

army rule or army power (hari 'army' + wald 'power, rule')

pre-1100 (Frankish), 12th century (Old French)


herb

A plant whose leaves, flowers, or seeds are used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.

herbal herbaceous herbage herbivore greenery


herbal

herb herbaceous herbivore herbage herbalist


herd

A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live, feed, or migrate together.


hereafter

From this time forward or after this point.

here after thereafter hereinafter hereby


heritage

Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.

inherit inheritor heredity heirloom disinherit


hermit

a person who lives in seclusion, especially for religious reasons.

ἔρημος (erēmos)

hermit

hermitage hermitic eremite eremitic eremitical


hero

A person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

hḗrōs (ἥρως)

Demigod, warrior of superhuman qualities. Possibly from a root meaning protector.


heroic

Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; demonstrating exceptional bravery or selflessness.


heroin

A highly addictive analgesic drug, derived from morphine.


heroine

A woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.


herpes

A herpes infection is a contagious disease caused by herpes simplex viruses that often produces sores on the skin or mucous membranes.

herpetic herpesvirus herpetology herpetiform


herr

A German title of respect for a man, equivalent to 'Mr.' or 'Sir.'


herring

A herring is a small silvery marine fish, especially of the genus Clupea.

herringbone
red herring
herring gull
herrings


herself

Used to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned as the object of a verb or preposition when she is also the subject of the clause.

herself

hire-self

hire

of her, to her (dative/genitive of 'heo' she)


hes

A surname or name variant of uncertain or family-specific origin.

an inhabitant or name associated with Hesse


hesitate

To pause or hold back in uncertainty or reluctance.


hesitation

The act of pausing, delaying, or showing uncertainty.

hesitation

the act of pausing or showing uncertainty

hesitate hesitant hesitancy hesitative hesitantly


hey

An exclamation used to attract attention or express surprise.


hick

A rude term for a socially unsophisticated rural person.

hick

Hick

Richard

a personal name meaning 'powerful ruler'


hidden

Kept out of sight or concealed from view.


hide

To put or keep out of sight, or the skin of an animal.


hideout

A concealed place used for hiding or sheltering.

hideout

a concealed place used for hiding or sheltering


hierarchy

A system in which members are ranked according to relative status or authority.

hierarkhía (ἱεραρχία)

Rule of a high priest, sacred rule. From hieros (sacred) + arkhein (to lead, rule).


high

Of great vertical extent; elevated in position or status

higher highest highlight highway high-rise


higher

Comparative form of high; at or extending to a greater distance upward or having greater rank or degree.


highest

Of the greatest elevation, degree, or rank; superlative form of high.


highlight

An outstanding part of an event or period, or to make something stand out.

Pre-1100 (for components), 19th century (for compound)


highly

In a high degree; very much or intensely.


highness

The state or quality of being high, used as a title for royalty.


highway

A main road, especially one connecting towns or cities.


hijack

To seize control of a vehicle, shipment, or situation by force, threat, or coercion.

hijack

to seize and take control by force or coercion

unknown origin

probably a coinage from criminal slang; perhaps from high(way) + jack(er)

hijacker hijacked hijacking skyjack jack


hike

A long walk, especially one taken as an excursion or for pleasure.

To move or pull with a jerk, to raise with effort.

hike

hike

hijchen / hiken

To hoist, to pull up with a jerk; to move jerkily.


hilarious

Extremely amusing, causing loud laughter.


hill

A naturally elevated area of land, smaller than a mountain.


hills

Plural of hill; elevated landforms smaller than mountains.


him

The objective case of the pronoun 'he'; referring to a male person or animal.


himself

Used to refer to a male person or animal as the object of a verb or preposition when he is the subject.

myself yourself herself themselves ourself


hind

behind hinder hindmost hindsight hindward


hinge

A joint or pivot on which a door, lid, or other part swings.

hinge

a joint or pivot on which something swings


hint

A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.


hip

The joint between the thigh and pelvis, or aware of current fashions and trends.


hippie

A hippie is a person associated with the 1960s counterculture.


hire

To employ someone for wages or to obtain temporary use of something in exchange for payment.


his

Belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned.


hispanic

Pertaining to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin America.

Spain (Roman name for Iberian Peninsula)

hispanic

of or relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries


hiss

To make a sharp, sibilant sound, like that of a snake.


historian

A historian is a person who studies or writes about history.

historian

history historic historical historiography


historic

Famous or important in history, or likely to be so.

history historical story historian prehistory narrative


historical

Relating to or concerning history or past events.

inquiry, finding out, narrative of past events


history

A chronological record of past events and developments.

historian historical historicity prehistory historize


hit

To strike or come into contact with force; to reach or achieve something.


hitch

To fasten or attach something to something else with a rope or hook.


hits

Plural of hit; strikes or blows, or instances of reaching or affecting something.


hiv

Human immunodeficiency virus, a retrovirus that attacks the immune system.

AIDS antiretroviral immunodeficiency retrovirus


hmm

An interjection used to express thought, hesitation, or consideration.


hmph

An expression of annoyance, doubt, or mild contempt.

hmph

an expressive grunt of annoyance or skepticism


hobby

An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure or relaxation.

hobby

hobby horse

hobyn

small horse (diminutive of 'Hob', a familiar form of Robert)


hockey

A game played on ice or a field by two teams who try to drive a puck or ball into the opponents' goal with sticks.


hog

A pig, especially a castrated male pig raised for pork.

to cut, to hew (speculative, perhaps related to castrated animals)


hogan

A traditional Navajo dwelling, typically circular and made of earth and logs.


hoist

To raise or lift something, especially with ropes, tackle, or mechanical means.


hold

To grasp and keep something in one's hands or to have and maintain possession or control.


holder

A person or thing that holds or possesses something.


hole

An opening or hollow space in a solid object or surface.


holiday

A day of celebration or rest when normal activities are suspended.


holidays

Periods of time spent away from work or school for rest or recreation.


holler

To shout or call out loudly, especially in an informal or rough way.


holly

An evergreen shrub or small tree, typically having prickly dark green leaves, white flowers, and red berries.


holocaust

Destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war; also, a Jewish sacrificial offering that was burnt completely on an altar.


hologram

A three-dimensional image produced by recording and reconstructing light interference patterns.

hologram

holography holographic holographer photogram gram


holt

A small wood or grove of trees; a copse.


holy

Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose.

hale health whole hallow holiday wholesome


homage

A show of respect or tribute, often formal or ceremonial.

homage

Old French homage

service, duty, or allegiance owed by a vassal


home

A place where one lives or resides, typically with family.


homecoming

An act of returning home, especially a celebratory event for alumni or a significant return.


homeland

A person's native country or land of origin.

native land
motherland
fatherland
country
nation


homeless

Without a home; having no place of residence.

home houseless shelterless destitute vagrant


homemade

Made at home rather than in a shop or factory.

dwelling, place of origin + past participle of make

homeward homemaker handmade manmade homely


homepage

The main web page of a website, typically serving as an entry point or index.


homes

Places where people live; residences or dwellings.


hometown

The town or city where one was born or grew up.

homeland hamlet homebody townspeople downtown


homework

Schoolwork that a student is required to do at home.


homie

An informal term for a close friend or companion.


homo

A human being; a a member of the genus Homo.


homosexuality

Sexual attraction, desire, or behavior between individuals of the same sex.

homosexuality

sexual attraction between same-sex individuals

homosexual heterosexuality bisexuality homophobia sexuality


honestly

In an honest, truthful, or sincere manner.

honest honesty dishonest dishonestly honestness


honesty

The quality of being truthful and sincere.


honey

A sweet viscous substance produced by bees from flower nectar; also used as a term of endearment.

honey

hony / huni

honey (substance and endearment emerging)

honeybee honeycomb honeydew honeymoon honeyed


honeymoon

a holiday or trip taken by a newly married couple.


hong

A foreign trading establishment or mercantile house in China.


honk

To make a loud, harsh noise, typically characteristic of a goose or a car horn.


honor

High respect, esteem, or distinction accorded to a person for their character or achievements.

honorable honorary dishonor honorific honors


honour

honorable honorary honest dishonor honorific


honourable

Deserving honour or respect; worthy of esteem.

honour honor honourably honorary dishonourable


hoo

An exclamation or a cry, often used to express excitement, encouragement, or to attract attention.


hood

A covering for the head and neck, often attached to a coat or jacket.


hoof

The hard horny covering of the foot of a horse, deer, or similar animal.


hook

A piece of metal or other hard material bent into a curve for catching, holding, or pulling something.


hooker

A prostitute; also, a type of fishing boat or a player in a rugby scrum.


hoop

A hoop is a circular band or ring, often used to hold something in shape or as a toy or game object.


hooray

An exclamation of joy, triumph, or encouragement.

hooray

hooray

(uncertain origin, possibly German or Norse)


hoot

To make a hooting cry, especially in scorn or as an owl.

hoot

to make a hooting cry, especially in scorn or as an owl


hoover

To hoover means to vacuum-clean, especially in British English, often regardless of brand.

hoover hoovered hoovering Hooverize Hooverized


hop

To move by jumping on one foot; also, to jump lightly.


hope

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen; to wish or expect something.

hopeful hopeless hoping hoped hopelessness


hopeful

Hopeful means full of hope or likely to turn out well.


hopeless

Feeling or causing despair about something.

*hup (to leap), *lausaz (loose, without)


hopper

A hopper is a container or machine part with a wide top and a narrow outlet that lets material flow out gradually.

hopper

a container or machine part that discharges material gradually

hop hopped hopping hopscotch grasshopper


horizon

The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

horízōn (ὁρίζων)

Bounding, limiting (circle). From horizein (to bound, limit).


horizontal

Parallel to the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.

horizon horizontally orient aboriginal organize


hormone

A regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.

hormone

hormonal exocrine endocrine pheromone hormesis


horn

A hard, pointed, often curved growth on the head of some animals, typically cattle, sheep, goats, or deer.


horoscope

An astrological chart or forecast based on the positions of the heavenly bodies at a given time.

horoscopic horoscopy horoscopist astrology zodiac


horrible

Causing or likely to cause horror; dreadful; extremely unpleasant.


horribly

Horribly means in a dreadful, terrible, or extremely unpleasant way.


horrid

Extremely unpleasant, dreadful, or repulsive.


horrify

To horrify is to fill someone with intense horror or disgust.

horror horrid horrible horrific horrification


horse

A large domesticated mammal with hooves, a mane, and a tail, used for riding or pulling.


horseback

The back of a horse, especially the part on which a rider sits.

horse
back
horseback riding
horseback rider
horseback-mounted


horseman

A man who rides, handles, or is skilled with horses.

horseman

horsewoman horsemanship horseback horse-rider


horsepower

A unit of power originally defined by James Watt to compare engines with the work of a horse.

horse
power
horse-powered
powerhouse
power output


hose

A flexible tube conveying liquid or gas; stockings or pantyhose.


hospital

An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured persons.


hospitality

The friendly reception and treatment of guests and strangers.


hospitalize

To admit someone to a hospital for treatment.

hospitalize

to admit someone to a hospital for treatment

hospital hospitalization hospitalise hospitality


host

A person who receives or entertains guests; or a large number of people or things.


hostage

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.


hostel

An establishment providing inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers.


hostile

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.


hostility

Hostile behavior, feelings of enmity, or open opposition.


hosting

The act of providing accommodation, food, or hospitality; managing a server or website on the internet.

hosting

providing hospitality or server management


hot

Having a high temperature; exciting or popular.


hotel

A commercial establishment providing lodging and sometimes meals for paying guests.


hotels

Establishments providing lodging and services to guests.


hotshot

A person regarded as exceptionally skilled, confident, or showy, originally from military slang for a heated cannonball.

heated projectile; later a flashy or highly capable person

hotshot

hot shot

a heated projectile; later a person who stands out as exceptionally capable


hottie

An attractive person, especially one considered sexually appealing.

hottie

an attractive person, especially one considered sexually appealing


hound

A hunting dog or a dog of a hound breed.

hound bloodhound greyhound foxhound hound-dog


hour

A period of time equal to 60 minutes; one of the 24 divisions of a day.


hours

Periods of time equal to sixty minutes or one-twenty-fourth of a day.


house

A building for human habitation, especially a single-family dwelling.

housing household householder housekeeper housed


household

A domestic group of people living under one roof, or relating to a home and family.


housekeeper

A person employed to manage a household or perform domestic duties.

household keeping custodian guardian caretaker domestic


houses

Plural of house; buildings designed for human habitation or organizations/institutions.

house housed housing housekeeper household


housewares

Articles for use in the home, such as kitchen utensils, dishes, and linens.


housewife

A woman whose main occupation is managing a household.


housing

Accommodation or dwellings provided for people; the covering or case for machinery.

house housed housing-related housekeeper


houston

A major city in Texas, United States, named after General Sam Houston.

Houstonian
Harris County
Houston area
Texas
Texas city


how

In what way or manner; by what method or means.


howdy

An informal greeting, especially common in the southern United States.


however

Nevertheless; in whatever way or manner.


howl

To make a long, doleful cry or wail, characteristic of a dog or wolf.


html

HyperText Markup Language, the standard markup language for creating web pages.


hub

The central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle.


huck

To throw or toss something suddenly and forcefully.

huck

to throw or toss something suddenly and forcefully


huddle

To crowd together in a tight group for warmth or secrecy, or the close cluster so formed; of uncertain origin, likely from Low German hudeln (to crowd, to do carelessly) or related to Old English hȳdan (to hide).

to crowd together, to do hastily or carelessly


hug

To clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection.


huge

Of very great size, amount, or intensity.


huh

An interjection used to express surprise, confusion, or a request for repetition.


hui

In New Zealand English, hui is a Māori loanword meaning a gathering, meeting, or assembly.


hulk

A large, unwieldy ship, or a large, strong, or unwieldy person or object.


hull

The main body or frame of a ship, boat, or flying boat.


hum

To make a low, continuous, murmuring sound.


human

A member of the species Homo sapiens, or relating to people and their characteristics.

humane humanity humanize humanist inhuman humanism


humanitarian

concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.


humanity

The human race collectively, or the quality of being humane.


humble

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.


humidity

The quantity of water vapor present in a particular volume of air or other gas.


humiliate

To cause (someone) to feel ashamed and to lose respect for himself or herself.

humble humanity humus humiliation exhume


humiliation

The act of humbling or abasing, or the state of being humbled or abased.


humility

Humility is the quality of being modest and not thinking too highly of oneself.


humor

The quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech.


humour

The quality of being amusing or comical.


humphrey

A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'peaceful warrior'.


hunch

To raise one's shoulders and bend the top of one's body forward.


hundred

The number equivalent to the product of ten and ten; one more than ninety-nine.


hunger

A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.


hungry

Feeling or showing a need for food; having a strong desire for something.

hunger hungrily hungered hunger-strike ravenous


hunk

A hunk is a large solid piece of something, and in informal use a very attractive man.

hunk

a large solid piece of something; an attractive man


hunt

To pursue and kill (wild animals) for sport or food.


hunter

A person or animal that pursues and kills wild animals for food or sport.


hup

An interjection used as a call, cue, or urging cry, especially in marching or coordinated movement.


hurrah

An exclamation used to express triumph, approval, or encouragement.

hurrah

an exclamation of triumph, approval, or encouragement

huzza

a sailor's shout of exaltation, encouragement, or applause


hurricane

A tropical storm with violent winds, especially in the Caribbean.


hurt

To cause pain or injury to (a person, animal, or part of the body).


hurtful

Causing emotional pain, distress, or offence to someone.

to knock against, collide, push violently

hurtful

hurtful

causing harm or injury (-ful from Old English -full)

hurt unhurt hurtle hurtfully hurtfulness unhurtful


husband

house home bond husbandman housewife husbandry


hustle

To push, shove, or jostle roughly. Also, to obtain something by forceful action or persuasion.


hybrid

A thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture.

offspring of a tame sow and a wild boar; a mixed breed

hybrid

hybrida

offspring of a tame sow and a wild boar, mixed breed


hydra

A many-headed serpent monster from Greek myth, especially one whose heads regrow when cut off.

hydrous hydrate hydraulic hydrogen hydration


hydraulic

Pertaining to or operated by the pressure of a fluid, especially water, in motion.


hydrocodone

A semi-synthetic opioid derived from codeine, used as an analgesic and antitussive.

*wed- (for hydro), *kod- (for codeia, indirectly)

hydrogen hydrate codeine morphine analgesic


hydrogen

A colorless, odorless, flammable gaseous element, the lightest of all known elements.


hygiene

Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.


hypnosis

A sleep-like state of heightened focus and suggestibility induced by suggestion or relaxation.

hypnotic hypnotize hypnotism hypnotherapy hypnotherapist


hypocrisy

Hypocrisy is pretending to have beliefs, virtues, or feelings that one does not really have.

hypocrisy

pretending to have virtues or beliefs one does not have

hypocrite hypocritical hypocritically hypocriticism hypocrisies


hypocrite

A person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess.


hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point.

hypóthesis (ὑπόθεσις)

A placing under, base, supposition. From hypo- (under) + thesis (a placing).


hypothetical

Of, based on, or serving as a hypothesis.

hypothesis thesis synthetic antithesis theme


hysteria

Hysteria is an extreme state of uncontrollable emotion or excitement.

hysteria

hysteria

medicalized condition named from the womb

hysteric hysterical hysterics hysterectomy hysterotomy


hysterical

Deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion.


ibm

International Business Machines Corporation, a multinational technology company.

IBM

founded as Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company


ice

Frozen water, typically in a solid crystalline form.


iceberg

A large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice shelf.

iceberg

a large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice shelf


icon

A symbol, representation, or image that represents something or someone of significance.


iconic

Widely recognized as a definitive symbol or representative example of a particular quality, era, or cultural moment.

iconic

emblematic, widely recognized as symbolic

iconic

of or relating to an icon or devotional image

iconicus

eikōn

image, likeness, portrait, representation

icon iconography iconoclast iconoclastic iconism


ide

A freshwater fish of the carp family, found in northern Europe and Asia.


idea

A thought, suggestion, or mental image of something.


ideal

Existing only in the mind or imagination; perfect or most suitable.


ideas

Thoughts, concepts, or mental representations of something.


identical

Exactly alike; in every respect the same.


identification

The action or process of identifying someone or something or the fact of being identified.

identify identity identical identifiable


identified

Recognized or established the identity of someone or something; determined or ascertained.

identify identification identifier identity


identifier

A name or symbol that identifies something.

identify identity identification identical identification


identify

To establish or indicate who or what someone or something is.

identification identifier identical identity identifiable


identity

The characteristics determining who or what someone or something is.

identify
identical
identification
identity card


ideology

Ideology is a system of ideas or beliefs, especially one that shapes political or social outlook.

ideal idea idealist ideological ideologue


idiot

A foolish or stupid person, or, historically, a person lacking professional skill or knowledge.

private person, layman, person lacking skill

idiot

idiota

idiōtēs

private person, layman, person lacking professional skill or knowledge


idiotic

Idiotic means extremely foolish or stupid.

private person; unskilled person; layman

idiotic

idiot + -ic

formed from idiot with the adjective suffix -ic

idiōtēs

a private person; an unskilled or unprofessional person

idiot idiom idiosyncrasy idiomatic idiosyncratic


idol

An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.


ignition

the act or process of igniting or catching fire.


ignorance

ignore ignorant ignoble agnostic recognize


ignorant

Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.


ignore

Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.


iii

Roman numeral representing the number three.


ill

Suffering from a disease or ailment; unwell.


illegal

Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.

legal legislation legitimate law legislate


illegitimate

Not recognized as lawful, proper, or valid.

legitimate legitimacy legitimize illegitimately legal


illinois

A state in the Midwestern United States, or the Algonquian people native to that region.

Illinois

a Midwestern U.S. state or its native people


illustrate

Provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures.


illustration

A picture or drawing that is used to explain or decorate a book, magazine, etc.

illustrate illustrious luminous lustre illuminate


illustrious

Widely known and greatly respected for outstanding achievements or noble qualities.

illustrate illustration lustrous luster illuminate lucid


image

A visual representation or picture of a person or object.

imagery imagine imaginary imaging images


images

Visual representations or pictures of people, things, or scenes.


imaginary

Existing only in the imagination; not real.

imagine image imagination imaginative impress mimic


imagination

The faculty of forming mental images or concepts of things not present to the senses.

image imagine imaginary imaginative imagery


imagine

image imaginary imagination imaginative imago


imbecile

A foolish or stupid person, and also an offensive adjective meaning foolish.

imbecile imbecilic imbecility imbeciles imbecilely


imitate

To take or follow as a model or example; to copy the actions or appearance of.

imitation inimitable mimic emulate similitude


imitation

Imitation is the act or result of copying something or someone.

imitate imitative imitator imitable imitating


immature

immaturity mature maturity maturate maturation


immediate

mediation intermediary medium immediately mediate


immediately

immediate immediacy immediateness immediated


immense

Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.


immigrant

A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

immigrant

one who comes to live in a foreign country

immigrant

immigrans

present participle of immigrare 'to move into'


immigration

The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.


imminent

imminence imminently imminentness preeminent impending


immoral

Immoral means contrary to accepted standards of right conduct.

immoral

moral immorality morally moralize amoral


immortal

Living forever; never dying or decaying.

mortal mortality immortality mortician mortify


immune

Protected or exempt from something, especially disease or legal obligation.

exempt from public service or burden, untouched


immunity

The state of being resistant to a particular infection or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

exempt from public service; free, unburdened


immunology

The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.

immunology

immune immunization immunity immunological


impact

The effect or influence of one thing on another, or a forceful collision.


impair

To weaken or damage something, especially a human faculty or function.

impairment pejorative unimpaired impairer


impatient

Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

patient patience suffer passion compassion


impeccable

peccable impeccability impeccancy peccant peccadillo


imperative

imperatively imperativeness imperator imperious imperium


implant

To insert or establish something firmly in a body, surface, or system.

implantation implantable implanted transplant reimplant


implement

To put a decision, plan, agreement, etc., into effect.


implementation

The process of putting a decision or system into effect.

implement implementer implementing implements implemental


implication

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

implication

The conclusion drawn from something not explicitly stated


imply

To strongly suggest the truth or existence of something not expressly stated.


import

To bring goods or services into a country from abroad; or the goods themselves.


importance

The state or condition of being important or of great consequence or significance.

important importantly unimportant importantness


important

Of great significance, consequence, or influence; worthy of attention.

importance import importer unimportant importation


impose

To force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

impose

imposer

imponere

to place upon, lay on (in- 'into, upon' + ponere 'to put, place')

imposition impost deposit position component


impossible

possible ability potency potent disability


impostor

A person who pretends to be someone else or to have a false role or identity.

impostor

a person who pretends to be someone else

imposture impose imposition impost imposting


impotent

Lacking power, strength, or sexual potency.

impotent

lacking power, strength, or sexual potency

impotence impotency impotently potent powerless


impress

To make a strong, vivid, or lasting effect on the mind or feelings of someone.

impression imprint expressive repress compress pressure


impression

An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.


impressive

Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill.

impressive

impressif

impressus

past participle of imprimere 'to press into'

impress impression imprint pressure repress


imprison

prison prisoner imprisonment enterprise surprise


imprisonment

The act or state of being confined in prison.

imprisonment

the state or act of being confined in prison

imprison prison prisoner imprisoned unprison


improve

To make or become better; to enhance the quality or condition of something.


improved

Made better; enhanced in quality, value, or condition.


improvement

The act or process of making something better or the result of becoming better.

improve improver improved improving unimproved


improvise

To create or perform without preparation, often as the situation unfolds.

improvise

to create or perform without preparation

improvisation improviser improvisatory improv


impulse

A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.

impulse

impulsus

a push, instigation (past participle of impellere)


impulsive

Acting suddenly and without careful thought or planning.

impulsive

acting suddenly and without careful thought

impulse impulsion impel impelled impelling


inability

the state of being unable to do something.


inappropriate

Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.

appropriate proper unsuitable indecorous


inaudible

audible audio audience audition inaudibly


inbox

An electronic folder where new incoming messages are received and stored, typically in an email program.


inc

An abbreviation for incorporated, denoting a business organization structure with limited liability.


incapable

Lacking the necessary ability, power, or qualities to do something.


incense

A fragrant substance burned for its scent or ritual use.

incense

a fragrant substance burned for its scent or ritual use

incense incensed incensing incendiary incendiarism


incentive

A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.


inch

A unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.


inches

units of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot, or to move slowly by small degrees.


incidence

The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or something else undesirable.


incident

An event or occurrence, often of a minor or undesirable nature.


incidentally

Used to introduce a side note or to indicate something happening by chance.

incidentally

incidental

secondary or occurring as a minor matter

incident incidental incidence incidentals incidentalism


incision

A cut made into tissue or another surface, especially in surgery.

incision

a cut made into tissue or another surface

incise incisor incisive excision circumcision


incline

To bend, slope, or lean toward something, physically or figuratively.

inclination inclined decline recline inclining


include

To contain or comprise as a part or component.


included

Contained as part of a whole; comprised or incorporated.

include inclusive inclusion exclude preclude


includes

Contains or comprises as a component or member.


including

Containing or including as part of a whole; having something as a component.

include included inclusion inclusive exclude


inclusion

The action or state of being included within a group or structure.

include exclude conclusion recluse closet


inclusive

Including all the services or items normally expected or required.


income

Money or other assets received, especially as profit or revenue.


incoming

Arriving or approaching; about to arrive or come in.

movement toward a central point + to move towards

come go welcome income outcome forthcoming


incompetence

The state of lacking the ability, training, or qualification to do something well.

incompetent incompetently competence competent incompetency


incompetent

Incompetent means lacking the ability, skill, or qualification needed for a task.

incompetent

competent competence competency compete competition


incomplete

Not having all the necessary parts; not finished or perfect.

complete completion incompletion completely


inconvenience

An inconvenience is something that causes trouble, difficulty, or annoyance.

inconvenience

inconvenient inconveniently convenience convenient inconveniency


inconvenient

Not suitable or causing trouble or difficulty.

inconvenience convenient convenience convene convening


incorporate

To take in or contain something as part of a whole; include.

incorporate

To take in or contain something as part of a whole.


incorrect

Not conforming to fact or truth; containing error.

incorrect

incorrectus

correctus

past participle of corrigere 'to correct'


increase

To become or make something greater in size, amount, degree, or intensity.


increased

Made greater in size, amount, or degree.

increase increasing increment incremental crescendo


increasing

Becoming greater in size, amount, or degree.

increase increased increasingly increment growth


incriminate

To make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing by evidence or accusation.

crime criminal criminate recriminate criminology incrimination


incur

To become subject to something unwelcome or unpleasant as a result of one's own behavior or actions.

incur

incurren

encourir

incurrere

to run into (in- 'into' + currere 'to run')


indecent

Not conforming to accepted standards of propriety, modesty, or decency.

decent decency indecency decorous decorum


indeed

Used to emphasize or confirm a statement; in fact; truly.


indefinitely

Without a fixed limit in time or extent.

indefinite definition define finite definitive


independence

The state of being free from outside control or support.

dependent depend interdependent suspense


independent

Free from control or influence of others; self-reliant and autonomous.

independence independently independent-minded interdependent


index

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book.


india

A country in South Asia, the most populous country on the Indian subcontinent.


indian

A native or inhabitant of India, or relating to India and its peoples.

India Indo-European Indonesia indigenous


indiana

A state in the Midwest region of the United States, named after Native American peoples.


indication

A sign, symptom, or piece of information that points to something else.

indication

indicate indicator indicative dictate diction


indicator

A thing, especially a trend or fact, that shows the state or level of something.

indicate indicative index diction dedicate


indictment

A formal accusation that a person has committed a crime.

indict indictable dictate dictionary verdict


indifferent

Having no strong feeling or preference; unconcerned.

indifferent

having no strong feeling or preference; unconcerned

difference different indifference differentiate indifferently


indigenous

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.


indirect

Not leading straight to a point; circuitous or roundabout.


indistinct

distinct distinction indistinguishable distinguish


individual

A single human being or organism considered separately from others.

individuality individualize individualism divide individual


individuals

Single human beings considered separately from a group.

individual individuality individualism indivisible individuate


indoor

Situated, used, or done inside a building.


indoors

Indoors means inside a building or within the house rather than outside.


induction

The action or process of inducting someone to a position or into an organization.


indulge

To allow oneself or another to enjoy something freely or excessively.

indulge

to allow oneself or another to enjoy something freely or excessively

indulgere

to be kind to, be lenient toward, yield to

indulgence indulgent indulgently indulgable self-indulgent


industrial

Relating to or produced by manufacturing or trade industries.

industry industrialize industrious industries


industries

The plural form of industry; sectors of the economy producing goods or services, or diligent and hardworking effort.

industry industrial industrious industrialize


industry

The manufacturing or commercial businesses, or diligent and persistent effort in work.

industrial industrious industrialize industrialist industries


inevitable

inevitability avoid evade inevitablement


inevitably

In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.

inevitably

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

inevitable inevitability inevitableness evitable


inexpensive

expensive cost price expenditure pensive


inexperienced

Lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained through practice or exposure to a particular field or activity.

experience experienced inexperience experiential experiment expertise


infect

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism or substance.

infection infectious disinfect confection


infection

The process of infecting or the state of being infected, especially by a disease-causing microorganism.


infectious

(Of a disease or disease-causing organism) likely to be transmitted to people, animals, or plants through the environment.

infectious

infect infection disinfectant faculty effect


inferior

Lower in rank, status, quality, or position.

inferior

lower in rank, status, quality, or position

inferiority inferiorly infernal inferno inferus


inferno

A place or situation of extreme torment or chaos, especially hell.


infiltrate

To penetrate or enter surreptitiously, or to pass through by filtration.

infiltrate

to penetrate or enter surreptitiously, or to pass through by filtration

infiltration infiltrator infiltrative infiltrated infiltrating


infinite

Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate.

finite infinity infinitesimal finish definite


infinity

The state of being endless or without limit.


inflation

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

inflate inflated flation deflation conflate


influence

The capacity or power to affect the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

influential influencer influenced influencing


influential

Having the power to affect people, events, or decisions.

influential

influence

influence

a flowing in; an effect or power that acts on others

influence influencer influencing uninfluential


info

Short for information; facts or knowledge about something.


inform

To give facts or information to someone.


informant

A person who gives information to another, especially one who provides information about criminal activity to the police.

informant

informant

informantem

informing (present participle of informare)


information

Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something or someone.

inform informative informant information


informational

inform information form formula reform deform


informative

Providing useful or interesting information.


informed

Having or showing knowledge of a subject obtained from study or experience.


informer

A person who secretly gives information against someone, especially to the authorities.

to shape; train; instruct; later, to inform

informer

one who gives information against another

enfourmer

instructor; one who teaches or gives advice

inform information informant informed informative


infrared

Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than those of visible light, extending from the nominal red edge of the visible spectrum.

infrastructure infraorbital rubric ruby rust ruddy


infrastructure

Basic physical systems and facilities needed for operation of a society, such as roads, power, and communications.

structure infrastructure superstructure infrastructural


infringement

The action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, or copyright; violation.


ingenious

Having sharp, inventive intelligence or marked cleverness.

ingenious

ingeniosus

ingenium

innate quality; talent; natural disposition

ingenuity ingeniously ingeniousness engineer engine


ingredient

Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.


inhabitant

A person or animal that lives in a place.

inhabit inhabitation habitant habitable habitat


inhale

To breathe in, taking air or other substances into the lungs.


inherit

To receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder.


inheritance

Property or title that descends to an heir.

inheritance

property or title that descends to an heir


initial

Relating to or occurring at the beginning.

initiate initiation initiative beginning


initiate

To begin or set going; to admit someone into a secret society or group, typically with a ritual.


initiation

The act or process of beginning, admitting, or introducing someone to a group or activity.

initiation

the act or process of beginning, admitting, or introducing someone to a group or activity

initiate initial initiative initiator initiatory


initiative

The ability to assess and initiate things independently; the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.


injection

The act of injecting, especially with a hypodermic syringe.


injure

To do physical harm or damage to a person, animal, or part of the body.

injury injurious justice just jury perjury


injury

Physical harm or damage to the body; or a wrong or injustice done to someone.

injure injured injurious reinject injustice


injustice

Lack of fairness or justice; an unjust act or treatment.

justice just adjust justify injury jurist


ink

A dark liquid used for writing, printing, or drawing.


inkjet

A type of computer printer that creates a digital image by propelling droplets of ink onto paper.

ink: fluid for writing; jet: stream of liquid


inland

Situated farther inside a country or region, away from the coast.


inmate

A person confined to an institution such as a prison or a hospital.

roommate shipmate cellmate playmate teammate


inn

A small hotel or establishment offering lodging and typically food and drink.


inner

Situated inside or farther toward the center.


innocence

The state of being free from guilt or sin.


innovation

The introduction of new things, ideas, or ways of doing something.


innovative

Featuring new methods, ideas, or products; original and creative.


input

Data or power supplied to a device or system for processing.


inquire

query question acquire require inquisition


inquisition

A formal inquiry or investigation, especially one that is severe or intrusive.

inquire inquiry inquisitor inquisitive inquisitorial


ins

Those who are in power or in favor; secret information.


insane

In a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.


insanity

The state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.

sane insane sanity sanitation sound heal


inscription

Words written, cut, or engraved on a surface, or the act of placing them there.

inscription

words written, cut, or engraved on a surface

inscribe inscribed inscribing scribe script


insect

A small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.

insect

insecte

insectum

notched animal (referring to segmented body)


insecure

Not confident or assured; susceptible to fear or anxiety.


insensitive

Lacking sensitivity, tact, or emotional responsiveness.

sensitive sensitivity sensitize sensibility insensitivity


insert

To place, fit, or push (something) into something else.

insert

insertus

to put in, to implant (past participle of inserere)


insertion

The action of inserting something, or the state of being inserted.


inside

The inner side, surface, or part of something.


insider

A person within a group or organization who has special knowledge or access to confidential information.


insignificant

Insignificant means too small or unimportant to matter.

sign signify significant significance insignificance insignificantly


insist

To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.

persist resist subsist consistent insistence


insomnia

insomniac somnolent somniferous somnambulism


inspect

To examine something carefully and closely.

inspection inspector inspective despect speculate


inspection

inspect inspector spectacle spectator speculate


inspector

A person whose job is to examine something carefully, especially to ensure that it is legal or meets standards.


inspiration

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.


inspire

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.


install

To set up or place equipment, software, or a person in position for use.

installed installing installation installer


installation

The action of installing someone or something, or a large art work or structure.


installed

Past tense of install; set up or placed something in position for use.

install installation installer installing


instance

An example or occurrence of something; a particular case.


instant

A very short moment of time; or occurring immediately without delay.

instantly instance instantaneous instancy


instead

In place of; as an alternative or substitute for something else.


instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

innate impulse natural intuition inherent instinctive


institute

An organization established for a particular purpose; to establish or set in operation.

institution institutional institutionalize institute


institution

An established organization or practice, especially of social importance.


institutional

Relating to a large and established organization or system.

institution institute constituent substitute


institutions

Established organizations or systems created for specific social, educational, or governmental purposes.

institution institutional institutionalize institutionalized


instruction

The act of teaching or providing information, or a command or direction to be followed.

instruct instructor instructive instructions instructs


instructions

Detailed information or directions on how to do something.

instruct instructor instructive instruction


instructor

A person who teaches someone a practical skill or subject.

instruct instruction structure construct


instrument

A tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or scientific work.

instrumental instruct industry structure construction


instrumental

Serving as a means or tool; crucial to a result.

instrument instruction constructive structure construct destruct


instrumentation

The process of designing, constructing, and applying musical instruments, or the arrangement of a piece of music for instruments.

instrumentation

the process of designing and applying instruments


instruments

Tools or devices for measuring, detecting, or producing sound; implements for a particular purpose.

instrument instrumental instrumentation instruct construct


insufficient

Not adequate in amount, quality, or degree to meet a need or requirement.

to be enough, to put under (sub- under + facere to make/do)

insufficient

insufficientem

in- + sufficientem

negation prefix + present participle of sufficere

suffice sufficiency deficiency inefficient insufficiently


insulation

Material used to prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or sound.

insulate island isolated isolation peninsula


insulin

A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.

insulin

insula

island (referring to islets of Langerhans)


insult

to treat with gross indignity or contempt.


insurance

An arrangement by which a company provides protection or payment in the event of loss, damage, or specified occurrence.


insure

To arrange for compensation in case of damage or loss, typically by paying premiums.

assure ensure secure security surety insurance


int

An abbreviation for integer in programming; a whole number without decimal points.


intact

Undamaged in any way; complete and pristine.

tangible contact integer entire touch tactile


intake

The act of taking in, or the amount taken in.


integer

A whole number; a number that is not a fraction.

integrate integral integrity entire tangent


integral

Necessary to make a whole complete; fundamental.

integrate integer integrity integration entire integrand


integrate

To combine one thing with another to form a whole.


integrated

Combined or coordinated into a unified whole.

integrate integration integer integral integrity


integration

The process of combining or coordinating parts into a unified whole.


integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.


intel

Short for intelligence; information, especially secret or strategic information.

intelligence intelligent intelligible intelligencer


intellect

Intellect is the capacity for understanding, reasoning, and thinking.

intellect

intellectual intelligent intelligible intelligently


intellectual

Relating to the intellect; characterized by a high degree of intelligence or mental capacity.

intellectual

intellectualis

intellectus

understanding (past participle of intellegere)

intellect intelligence understand legible


intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

intelligence

the ability to acquire and apply knowledge

intelligent intelligible intellect intellectual


intelligent

Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.

intelligent

intelligence intellect intelligible lecture


intend

To have as a plan or purpose; to mean to do something.


intended

Planned or meant to be; designed or purposed for a specific use.


intensive

Concentrated on a single area or subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous.


intent

Having the attention or purpose firmly fixed on something.


intentional

Intentional means done on purpose rather than by accident.

intent intention intend intentionally intentionality


intentionally

intentionally

intentional + -ly

formed from the adjective intentional with the adverbial suffix -ly


inter

To place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb; to bury.


interact

To act in such a way as to have an effect on another; to act reciprocally.

action activity agent intervene internet


interaction

Reciprocal action or influence; communication or direct involvement with someone or something.

interact active intervene interject agent


interactive

Involving mutual or reciprocal action or influence between parties.

interact interaction interactive interactively


intercept

To obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination.

capture except inception participate prince


interest

The feeling of wanting to know or learn something about a person or thing.

interested interesting disinterest self-interest uninterested


interested

Having or showing curiosity or concern about something.

interest interesting disinterested uninterested


interesting

Engaging or holding the attention of someone; arousing curiosity or interest.

interest interested disinteresting interestingly


interests

Feelings of concern or curiosity about something, or financial charges for borrowed money.

interest interested interesting disinterest


interface

A point or means of interaction between two systems or users.

interfacing interfaces interfaced interfacial


interfere

To get involved in a situation without invitation or necessity.


interference

The act of interfering, or the state of being interfered with; obstruction; hindrance.

interfere interfering chauffeur offer refer transfer


interim

The intervening time; a temporary or provisional arrangement.

interval intermediate intercede interior


interior

The inside or inner part of something, especially a building or space.

interior intern internet interval internal


intermediate

Coming between two things in time, place, order, character, or function.


intern

A student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience.

intern

intern

verb 'to confine', noun 'resident student'

internal internecine interior internship


internal

Situated or occurring inside something; interior.

internally
internalize
internals
internal affairs


international

Relating to or affecting two or more countries.


internet

A global system of interconnected computer networks enabling digital communication.


internship

A period of time spent by a student or trainee working in an organization to gain work experience.


interpret

To explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

interpretation intermediary intercede negotiate


interpretation

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

interpretation

interpret interpreter explicate translate


interpreter

A person who translates or explains speech, especially one who interprets spoken language.

interpret interpretation interpretive interpreting interpretable


interracial

Relating to, involving, or representing different racial groups.


interrogate

To interrogate is to question someone closely and formally, especially in an investigation.

interrogation interrogative interrogator rogatory rogation


interrogation

The act of questioning someone thoroughly or aggressively.

interrogation

interrogationem

interrogare

to question (literally 'to ask between')

interrogate interrogative rogatory abrogate derogatory


interrupt

To stop the continuous progress of an activity or discourse.


interruption

The act of breaking into or cutting off a process or conversation.

interruption

the act of breaking into or cutting off a process or conversation

interrupt interrupting interruptive interrupter


intersection

A point or line where two or more things intersect, especially roads.


interstate

Connecting or existing between different states, typically within a country.

state status interval interpret stand stature


interval

An intervening time or space; a pause or break in activity.

interval

intervalle

intervallum

space between two palisades, interval (literally 'between the ramparts')

intervene intermission interlude space gap period


intervene

To come between or take action to alter an outcome.

intervene

to come between or take action to alter an outcome

intervention intervening intervened intervenor interpose


intervention

The action or process of intervening, typically to improve a situation.

classical (Latin), 16th century (English)

*h₁en (PIE) for inter, *gʷem- (PIE) for venire

intervene prevent convention avenue revenue


interview

A formal conversation or meeting between two or more people to exchange information or assess qualifications.

interviewed
interviewer
interviewing
interview question


intestine

A section of the digestive tract between the stomach and the anus, especially the small or large intestine.

intestine

a section of the digestive tract between the stomach and the anus

intestinal intestines intestinally internal


intimacy

Intimacy is a close, private familiarity between people or things.

intimate intimately intimation intimated intimate


intimate

intimacy internal interior intimation innermost


into

Expressing movement toward the inside or interior of something.


intolerable

Intolerable means impossible or very hard to endure or accept.

intolerable

tolerate tolerable tolerance intolerant intolerably


intoxicate

To poison or impair the mind or body, especially with alcohol or drugs.

intoxicate

to poison or impair, especially with alcohol or drugs

intoxication toxic toxin intoxicated toxicology


intoxication

The state of being affected by alcohol, drugs, or poison to the degree that mental and physical faculties are impaired.

intoxicate intoxicant toxic toxin detox toxicology


intranet

A local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide Web software and standards.

internet intramural network intercommunication


intrigue

Intrigue is a secret or complex plot, especially one involving deception or political maneuvering.

intricate intricacy intriguing intrigued


introduce

To bring into use or existence for the first time.

introduction introductory produce deduce conductor


introduced

Presented or made known for the first time, or brought into a place or situation.

introduce introduction introductory reintroduced introducer


introduction

The act of introducing something or someone; a preliminary section of a book or presentation.

introduce introductory introduced introducer


introductory

Serving as an introduction; preliminary.


intrude

To enter or thrust oneself in without welcome or permission.

intrude

to enter or thrust oneself in without welcome or permission


intruder

A person who intrudes, especially into a place without permission.

intrude intrusion extrude protrude trusion


intrusion

Intrusion is the act of entering, interfering, or thrusting into something unwelcome.

intrusion

the act of entering or interfering unwelcome

intrude intruder intrusive intrusiveness extrude


intuition

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

intuition

immediate understanding without conscious reasoning


invade

To enter a country or region with an armed force to occupy or conquer it.


invader

A person or force that enters a place by hostile action.

invader

a person or force that enters a place by hostile action

invade invasion invasive invading invaded


invalid

Not valid; not based on truth, fact, or logic (adjective); a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury (noun).


invaluable

Invaluable means so valuable that its worth cannot be adequately measured.

invaluable

having such great value that it cannot be measured

value valuable valueless inestimable priceless


invent

To create, design, or construct (something new) that has not existed before.

invent

invention inventive inventor discovery convene


invention

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.


inventory

A complete list of items such as property, goods, or the contents of a building.


invest

To commit money or resources to an endeavor with the expectation of obtaining an additional income or profit.


investigate

To carry out a systematic inquiry to establish facts.


investigation

The formal inquiry or systematic examination of something.


investigative

Investigative means relating to the careful examination of facts or circumstances.

investigative

relating to careful examination of facts or circumstances

investigate investigation investigator investigating investigable


investigator

A person who carries out a formal inquiry or inspection.

investigate investigation vestige tracking


investment

The action of investing money for profit or the money invested.

investment

placing money with expectation of return


investor

A person who puts money into financial schemes, shares, property, etc., with the expectation of achieving a profit.


invincible

Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.


invision

To conceive of; to imagine as a future possibility.

modern (for verb), classical (for roots)

vision envision envisage visible invisible visualize


invitation

A written or spoken request to someone to do something or to go somewhere.


invite

To ask (someone) to come somewhere or to do something.


invoice

A list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these; a bill.


involve

To include as a necessary part or result.


involved

Included as a necessary part or result; connected with or engaged in something.


ion

An atom or molecule with a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

ion

An atom or molecule with a net electrical charge.


iowa

A state in the Midwestern United States located between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.


ipod

A portable digital audio player manufactured by Apple that plays music and other audio files.


iraq

A country in Western Asia, formerly known as Mesopotamia.


iraqi

A native or inhabitant of Iraq, or relating to Iraq.


ireland

An island nation in Northwestern Europe, west of Great Britain.

Irish + land; possibly from PIE *er- (to flow)


iris

The colored membrane of the eye, or a plant with showy flowers.


irish

Relating to Ireland, its people, language, or culture.


iron

A hard metallic element used widely in construction and manufacturing; also to press cloth with heat.

iron

metallic element Fe; or to press with a hot implement


ironic

Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

dissimulation, ignorance feigned for purposes of argument


irony

The expression of meaning through language that normally signifies the opposite.

eirōneía (εἰρωνεία)

Dissimulation, feigned ignorance. From eirōn (dissembler).


irrational

Irrational means not governed by reason or, in mathematics, not expressible as a ratio of integers.

irrational

rational irrationality irrationally rationalize rationalism


irregular

Irregular means not following a usual rule, pattern, or order.

irregular

regular regularity irregularity regulate


irrelevant

Not connected with or pertinent to something.

irrelevant

not connected with or pertinent to something

relevant relieve elevate leverage alleviate


irresistible

Impossible or very hard to resist, especially because it is so appealing or compelling.

resist resistant resistance irresistibly irresistibility


irrigation

The supply of water to land or crops to aid growth.


irritate

To make someone annoyed or angry, or to inflame a body part or tissue.

irritation irritable irritant irritability irritated


isbn

An acronym for International Standard Book Number, a unique numerical identifier assigned to books for cataloging and sales purposes.


island

A piece of land completely surrounded by water.


islands

Pieces of land completely surrounded by water.


isle

An island or peninsula, especially a small one.


isolate

To set apart from others; to place in a solitary position.

isolation insulate peninsula isle island


isolation

The process or fact of being separate from others.


israel

A country in the Middle East, or in biblical context, the land promised to Abraham and his descendants.

Israel

country and historical region in Middle East


issue

A matter or problem that is being discussed, debated, or in question.


issued

Past tense of issue; distributed, released, or given out officially.


issues

Plural of issue; topics, problems, or disputes that are under discussion or being resolved.


ist

A suffix forming nouns that denote an adherent of a doctrine, a practitioner of an activity, or one skilled in a particular field.

-ist

suffix denoting an adherent or practitioner


italian

Relating to Italy, its people, language, or culture.


italic

A style of typeface in which the letters slope to the right, used for emphasis or to distinguish words.


italy

A country in Southern Europe, forming a peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea.

Italy

Italy

Italia

Italus

legendary king, possibly related to cattle


itch

An itch is an irritating skin sensation that creates a strong urge to scratch.


itchy

Causing or feeling an itch, and by extension restlessly eager or eager to do something.

itchy

itch

an irritating sensation that prompts scratching


items

Individual articles or things in a collection or list.


itinerary

A planned route or detailed schedule of a journey, listing destinations, stops, and travel arrangements.

itinerant itinerate itinerancy itineration


its

Belonging to or associated with a thing, animal, or previously mentioned neuter entity.


itself

Used as a reflexive or emphatic pronoun referring to a thing previously mentioned.


ivory

A hard, creamy-white material forming the main part of the tusks of an elephant or walrus.


ivy

A woody evergreen climbing plant, typically having five-lobed leaves.


jab

A jab is a quick sharp thrust, poke, or punch.


jack

A device for lifting heavy objects, or a male given name, or a playing card with a picture of a young man.


jackass

A male donkey; a foolish or stupid person.


jacket

An outer garment extending to the waist or hips, with sleeves, typically fastening down the front.


jackpot

A large cash prize, especially one that accumulates until it is won.


jackson

A proper noun; a surname or place name, notably referring to the Jackson family or Jackson, Mississippi.


jade

A hard, typically green stone, used for ornaments and implements.


jaguar

A large spotted cat of the tiger family, native to tropical America.

jaguar

A large spotted cat of tropical America.


jail

A place of confinement for people held in lawful custody, especially those awaiting trial.

jail

jaile / gaile

jaole (Anglo-French) / geole (Old French)

gaol jailer jailbreak imprison incarcerate cage


jam

To squeeze or pack tightly into a space.


james

A common masculine given name, or plural of the name James.


jan

The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar; abbreviation for January.

month of Janus, the two-faced Roman god of beginnings and endings


janitor

A person employed to look after a public building, such as a school, and who performs minor repairs and cleaning.


january

of Janus, Roman god of doors and new beginnings


japan

A glossy black coating or lacquer, originally from Japan, used on wood or metal.


japanese

Of or relating to Japan, its people, language, or culture.


jar

A cylindrical container, typically made of glass or earthenware, used for storage.


jasmine

A shrub or climbing plant of the olive family, with fragrant flowers, typically yellow or white.


jasper

An opaque, impure variety of chalcedony, usually red, yellow, brown, or green in color.

ἴασπις (íaspis)


java

Coffee, or the Indonesian island known for its coffee production.


javascript

A programming language primarily used for creating interactive web pages and browser applications.

Java (programming language) + Script (sequence of commands)


jaw

Either of the two bones that form the framework of the mouth.


jay

A noisy, colorful bird of the crow family.


jazz

A genre of music characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and complex harmony.

vigor, liveliness (possibly from West African or Creole sources)

jazzy
jazzed
jazz-influenced
jazz musician


jealous

Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and possessions, or feeling suspicious of rivalry.

jealous

feeling envious or suspicious of rivalry


jean

A sturdy twilled cotton fabric, typically blue, used for trousers and other clothing; also, trousers made of this fabric.


jeeves

A butler or highly competent personal servant, named after the P. G. Wodehouse character Jeeves.

jeeves

a butler or highly competent personal servant

Jeeves

the valet character in P. G. Wodehouse's novels

Jeeves

an attested family name, probably the source of the character name


jelly

A soft, translucent, elastic, colloidal substance, often fruit-flavored.


jenny

A female donkey, or historically a spinning jenny — a multi-spindle textile machine from the Industrial Revolution.


jeopardize

To put someone or something in danger or at risk.

jeopardy jeopardized jeopardizing jeopardous


jer

A jer is a clipped form of jerfalcon, meaning a gyrfalcon.


jerk

A quick, sharp pull or thrust; also used informally to describe a contemptible or foolish person.


jerky

Jerky means uneven, abrupt, or full of sudden starts and stops.


jersey

A close-fitting knitted garment or a type of fabric, also the name of a Channel Island.

jersey

Jersey

the Channel Island, also a type of cloth made there


jess

A short strap fastened around the leg of a hawk or falcon, to which a leash may be attached.


jesus

Central figure of Christianity believed by Christians to be the Son of God.


jew

A person whose religion is Judaism or who is a member of the Jewish people.


jewel

A precious stone, or an ornament containing one.


jewellery

Ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are made of jewels or precious metals.


jewelry

Ornamental articles such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets worn for adornment.


jill

A familiar form of the given name Jillian or Gillian. Also, a female companion or sweetheart.


jim

A proper name; in slang, a tool used for prying open doors or windows.


jimmy

A short crowbar, especially one used by burglars to force open a door or window.

unknown origin, possibly diminutive of James


jingle

A light ringing sound, as of small bells or metallic objects striking together; a short, catchy tune used in advertising.


jinx

A jinx is a person, thing, or supposed spell believed to bring bad luck.

jinx

jinx

a source of bad luck or a supposed curse

ἴυγξ

the wryneck bird; a magical charm or spell


jobs

Pieces of work or tasks, especially paid employment or occupations.


joe

A cup of coffee, typically used informally or colloquially in everyday speech.


john

A common male given name or sometimes a slang term for a toilet.


johnson

A common English surname, meaning the son of John.

Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew origin in English use)


joined

Connected or linked together; became a member of or associated with.


joint

A place where two things are joined together; also, a cannabis cigarette in slang.

joint

a place where two things are joined together


joke

Something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement.


jones

A surname of Welsh origin, or a slang term for a craving or addiction.

God is gracious (Hebrew origin, anglicized)


joseph

A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning he shall increase or God will multiply.


josh

To tease or joke with someone in a good-natured way.


journal

A daily record of events, thoughts, or transactions; a newspaper or periodical.

journalese journalistic journalist journalize diary


journey

An act of traveling from one place to another.


joy

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.


judge

A public official authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law, or to form an opinion about something.

judge

person who decides cases or forms opinions

judge

to decide, to determine guilt or innocence

judgment judging judicial prejudge misjudge


judgement

The ability to make considered decisions or form sensible conclusions.


judicial

Relating to a court of law or to judges.

judge judgment judiciary judicious prejudice


judo

A Japanese martial art and Olympic sport derived from jujitsu, emphasizing throws, pins, and holds rather than striking.

judo

martial art emphasizing throws and grappling

jūdō (柔道)

gentle way; system created by Jigoro Kano in 1882


jug

A container, usually with a handle and spout, for holding and pouring liquids.

jug

a container for holding and pouring liquids

jugge

uncertain origin

possibly related to Middle English jubbe, jobbe, iubbe, geobbe, or altered from Old English ċēac


juice

The liquid extracted from fruits, vegetables, or other organic matter.


juicy

Full of juice; succulent, or full of interest and valuable information.


jul

A Scandinavian festival celebrated around the winter solstice, predecessor to modern Christmas.


july

The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, named after the Roman general Julius Caesar.


jumbo

jumbo

Jumbo

the name of the famous London Zoo elephant

uncertain earlier source

etymology before the proper name is uncertain

jumbos
jumbo-sized
jumbo jet
jumboize
jumbotron


jump

To push oneself off the ground with force using one's legs and feet.


jumpy

Jumpy means nervous, easily startled, or prone to sudden movement.


jun

Abbreviation for June, the sixth month of the year.


junction

A point where two or more things are joined.


june

The sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.


jungle

A dense forest, typically in a tropical region.


junior

A person or thing that is younger, of lower rank, or in an earlier stage of development.


junk

Old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value.


jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.


juror

A juror is a person sworn to serve on a jury.

jury jurist jurisdiction juridical jural juratory


jury

A body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on evidence presented.

juror jurist jurisdiction abjure perjure injury


just

Recently; a moment ago, or in a manner that is morally or legally right.


justice

The quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of law and punishment of wrongdoing.

justice

justice

fairness, righteousness, and legal judgment


justify

To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

justify

to show or prove to be right or reasonable

justice just justification adjust prejudice


juvenile

Relating to young people; immature or childish.


kaiser

A title for an emperor, especially the ruler of Germany or Austria.

kaiser

an emperor, especially of Germany or Austria

Kaiser

Caesar

Roman family name that became an imperial title


kale

A leafy cabbage in the brassica family that is grown for its edible leaves.


kangaroo

A kangaroo is a large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs, a long tail, and strong jumping ability.

a kangaroo, especially an eastern grey kangaroo

kangarooing roo macropod marsupial wallaby


kappa

Kappa is the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

kappa
kappas
kappic
uppercase kappa
lowercase kappa


karaoke

A form of entertainment in which people sing along to recorded backing tracks.


karate

A Japanese martial art involving punching, kicking, and open-hand striking techniques.

judo
aikido
kung fu
taekwondo
martial arts


karma

The sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.


kathleen

An Irish female given name, a variant of Caitlín.

Catherine Katherine Caitlyn Catriona Kitty


keen

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; (of a sense) highly developed.


keep

To have or retain something in one's possession or control.


keeper

A person who has care or charge of something.

keeper

keep kept keeping watch guardian custodian


keeping

The action of retaining or maintaining something in one's possession or control.

keeping

the action of retaining or maintaining something


kelly

A proper name used as a given name or surname, or a bright color between blue and green.


kelvin

Kelvin is a unit of thermodynamic temperature named after Lord Kelvin.

Kelvin

Lord Kelvin

River Kelvin

the Glasgow river after which the title was named


keno

A game of chance similar to bingo, in which numbers are drawn and players try to match them.


kentucky

A state in the United States located in the southeastern region, known for bluegrass, bourbon, and horse racing.


kept

Past tense of keep; retained possession of or maintained something.


kernel

The softer, usually edible part of a nut, seed, or fruit stone enclosed within a hard shell.


ketchup

A spicy sauce, typically made from tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar.


kettle

A metal pot, typically with a lid and a handle, used for boiling water.


key

A metal instrument used to open locks, or something essential to understanding or solving.

key

instrument for opening locks or essential element


keyboard

A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.


keyword

A word or phrase used to identify, search for, or categorize information.

keyword

key

instrument to unlock; something of critical importance


keywords

Words or phrases that summarize the main content or topic of a text or serve as search terms.

crucial words; combining 'key' (main) and 'word'


khan

A title given to a sovereign or military ruler in Turkic and Mongol countries.


kiddie

A young child, used informally or affectionately.


kiddo

An informal term of address for a child or a young person.


kidnap

To take someone away illegally by force, typically to demand a ransom.

'kid' (child) + 'nap' (to snatch, steal)

kidnap

kid-napper

one who steals children for labor in colonies


kidney

Either of a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of vertebrates, excreting urine.

unknown, possibly related to 'womb' or 'lump'

kidney

kidenei

cyd-ney

kidney (first element uncertain, second -ey related to 'egg' or 'island' by folk etymology)


kids

Plural of kid; children or young people; young goats.


kill

To cause the death of a person, animal, or other organism.


kilo

A unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one thousand.


kilometer

A unit of length equal to one thousand meters.

kilogram kiloliter metric meter geometry symmetry


kilometre

A kilometre is a unit of length equal to 1,000 metres.

kilometre

French kilomètre

a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 metres

kilometer kilometric kilogram metre metric


kimberly

A female given name of English origin, meaning 'from the royal fortress meadow.'

*kun- (cyne), *burgs (burg), *lewg- (lea)


kimono

A loose Japanese robe with wide sleeves, traditionally worn as formal dress.

kimono

A loose Japanese robe with wide sleeves.


kinase

An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of phosphate groups from ATP to a protein or other molecule.

κινέω (kineō)

kinetic kinesis cytokinesis phosphorylation


kind

Of a friendly, generous, or considerate nature; a type or category of something.


kindergarten

A preschool educational approach based on playing, singing, practical activities, and social interaction.


kindly

In a kind or considerate manner; politely.


kinds

Plural of kind; types or categories of things that share common characteristics.


kinetic

kinētikós (κινητικός)

Putting in motion, moving. From kinein (to move).


king

A male monarch or ruler of a kingdom; a person of supreme rank.


kingdom

A country ruled by a king or queen, or a domain of activity or knowledge.


kinky

Marked by a twist, curl, or unusual sexual preferences.

kinky

curly, twisted, or sexually unconventional

kink

a twist or curl in a rope; later, an oddity


kiosk

A small open-fronted booth used for selling goods or providing information.


kiss

To touch with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, reverence, or greeting.


kit

A set of equipment or supplies needed for a specific purpose or activity.


kitchen

A room or area where food is prepared and cooked.


kite

A light framework covered with paper or cloth, flown in the wind at the end of a long string.


kitty

An informal term for a cat, or a pool of money collected for a shared purpose.


knack

A knack is a natural aptitude or a special skill for doing something well.

knack

knack

a sharp trick, clever device, or sharp sound


knee

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.

knee

the joint between the thigh and the lower leg


knew

Past tense of know; had knowledge or awareness of something.


knickers

In British English, knickers are short loose trousers ending at or below the knee, or informal women's underpants.

a fictional Dutch surname coined by Washington Irving

knickers

short loose trousers or women's underpants


knife

An instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon.


knight

A man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor.


knit

To make (a garment, fabric, etc.) by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops.


knob

A knob is a rounded lump or projection, especially one used as a handle or control.

knob

Middle Low German knobbe / Middle Dutch knobbe


knock

To strike a surface noisily, especially with the knuckles to gain admittance.


knockout

A knockout is a blow or result that makes someone unable to continue, especially in boxing.

to strike out and render unconscious or unable to continue

knockout

a blow or result that ends a contest by incapacitating someone

knock
out
knocked out
knockdown
knockout punch


knot

A fastening made by tying a length of string, rope, or something similar.


know

To be aware of or have understanding of a fact, person, or subject.

knowledge knowing known knower knowledge


knowledge

Information, awareness, or understanding acquired through experience or education.

know knowledgeable acknowledge cognition


known

Recognized, familiar, or within the range of knowledge.


knuckle

A knuckle is one of the joints of the fingers, especially where the finger bends.

knob knock knockle knuckle-bone knuckled


kong

In some contexts, an alternative term for a stronghold or fortress (archaic); primarily known from proper nouns like Hong Kong.


korea

A country in East Asia, historically divided into North and South Korea.


korean

Of or relating to Korea, its people, or its language.

Korea
North Korea
South Korea
Korean language
Korean War


kraut

Borrowed from German Kraut (herb, cabbage), used in English as an informal shortening of sauerkraut and as a colloquial, often derogatory, term for a German person.


kris

A distinctive asymmetric dagger from Indonesia.


kyle

A narrow strait, channel, or sound, especially in Scotland, or a given name derived from such a place.


lab

A room or building equipped for scientific research or experimentation.

laboratory labor laborer labor-intensive


label

A piece of paper, fabric, or other material affixed to an object with information about it.


labor

Hard physical or mental work; effort expended to achieve something.

laborer laboring labored laborious elaborate


laboratory

A room or building equipped with scientific instruments and apparatus for experimentation and testing.

labor laboratory laborious collaborate elaborate


labyrinth

A labyrinth is a maze-like structure or a very complex and confusing system.

labyrinth

labyrinthine labyrinthitis labyrinthian labyrinthe


lace

A cord or string used to draw together two edges or fasten something.


lack

The absence or deficiency of something needed or wanted.


ladder

A structure consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths, used for climbing.


lade

Load (a ship or other vessel); put a load on or in.


ladies

Plural of lady; women, especially those of social rank or refinement.


lady

A woman, especially one of high social status or refined manners.


ladyship

Ladyship is the title or status of a lady, especially in British nobility or formal address.

lady lordship friendship worship kingship


lagoon

A shallow body of water, especially one separated from the sea by a sandbar, reef, or barrier island.


lair

A lair is an animal's resting or hiding place, especially a den or hideout.


lake

a large body of fresh or salt water surrounded by land.


lakh

A unit in the Indian numbering system equal to one hundred thousand (100,000).

lakh

A unit in the Indian numbering system equal to one hundred thousand.


lama

A Tibetan Buddhist religious teacher or monk.

lama

a Tibetan Buddhist religious teacher or monk


lambda

The eleventh letter of the Greek alphabet.


lame

(of a person or animal) unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot.


lamp

A device for giving light, either one consisting of an electric bulb in a fixture or one using oil or gas as fuel.


lance

A long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed metal head, traditionally used by cavalry.


land

An area of ground or territory; the solid part of the earth's surface as distinct from sea or air.

landed landing landlord landscape landmine


landlord

A person, especially a man, who rents land, a building, or an apartment to a tenant.

landlady
tenant
leaseholder
property owner
landowner


landmark

A prominent or easily recognizable feature of a landscape used as a point of reference, or an event marking a significant turning point.

landmark

prominent feature; significant milestone

land mark hallmark benchmark waymark earmark


landscape

All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.


language

A system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar used by a community.

lingual linguistic linguist bilingual multilingual


languages

Systems of communication consisting of words, sounds, and grammar used by people or groups.

language lingual linguist bilingual linguistics


lantern

A lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or bulb, and typically having a handle and often a hook for hanging.