Beginner Vocabulary Words

The act or process of publishing written or printed material, or the material itself.

To prepare and issue a book, article, or other written work for public distribution.

Childish or immature in behavior or thought, often used negatively.

To exert force on something to move it toward oneself or a specific direction.

Arriving or occurring at the scheduled time; on time.

The act of following or working toward a goal or objective.

Someone who supplies or provides goods, especially food or drink; a dealer or vendor.

To meet the necessary conditions or standards for something; to make someone eligible for a position...

A loud, unpleasant noise; also refers to an illegal or dishonest business scheme.

A straight line from the center to the edge of a circle or sphere; also used to describe the range o...

To cause severe and extensive damage to something; also, the destruction or harm inflicted.

In an uncooked or unprocessed state; also, lacking experience or unrefined.

To respond to a stimulus, action, or situation.

Fair, practical, and moderate; not extreme or excessive.

A written acknowledgment of having received money or goods.

To repeat aloud from memory or written text, especially in front of others.

To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

To regain something lost, such as health, strength, or possession.

Occurring often or repeatedly.

A mention of something in speech or writing; a source of information.

A direct vote by the people on a specific proposal or issue.

To change the direction of light or sound waves as they pass from one medium to another.

Money returned for a returned item or canceled service.

The act of declining to do something or the state of being denied.

Concerning or about something.

A geographical area or part, often with distinct features, or a part of the body.

A feeling of reassurance or comfort when something distressing ends or does not happen.

To depend on someone or something for support, help, or supply.

A forceful protest or expression of disapproval.

To protest or argue against something, often in a forceful or persistent way.

To take something or someone away from a place or position.

The general opinion that people have about someone or something based on past behavior or character.

To need something as essential or to command by authority.

The systematic investigation into a subject to discover facts or principles.

Unable to rest or relax; uneasy or agitated.

The quality of being reserved or reluctant to speak openly.

Taking effect from a date in the past or applied to a prior time.

To return to a previous condition, subject, or habit.

To examine or assess something formally, or to look back on past events.

To move in a circular orbit around a center; to rotate or depend on something.

Something given in recognition of effort, achievement, or good behavior; recompense.

Relating to or concerned with the art of rhetoric; used to make a point rather than to ask a questio...

Morally right or just; sometimes used to express strong approval.

The edge or border of a circular object, such as a wheel or cup.

To move upward from a lower position; to get up or increase in amount, value, or strength.

To decay or cause to decay through bacterial or fungal activity, especially in a moist environment.

Shaped like a circle or sphere; also refers to a complete cycle or stage in a process.

A violent or aggressive person; a troublemaker.

A principle or regulation guiding conduct; also means to govern or have authority.

Having no pity or compassion; harsh and uncompromising.

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else considered more important.

To criticize or make fun of a person or institution using satire.

A utensil with a dipped or hollow shape for lifting or moving loose material, or a significant or ex...

A written text of a play, movie, or broadcast, or a style of handwriting.

A marine mammal with flippers and thick fur, or to close securely.

To attempt to find or obtain something.

Appearing to be true or valid at first glance, though not necessarily so.

Carefully chosen or of a higher standard than usual.

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli, such as sight or hearing; also refers to sou...

A thought, feeling, or opinion, especially one based on emotion rather than reason.