G.C.E. (O/L) English · Tier 2: The C Grade Bridge (2,000 Words)

The C Grade Bridge: 50 Transitional & Functional Words.

An examiner's perspective on bridging the gap from an Ordinary Pass (35 marks) to a Credit Pass (50–64 marks). Learn the 50 cohesive connectors, evaluative adjectives, and action verbs that link ideas, unlock Test 11 cloze marks, and elevate simple sentences into mature paragraphs.

View 50 Transitional Words Examiner's Grading Insight Practice on Idasara

Engineered from official G.C.E. O/L Paper 2 marking rubrics (Tests 7, 9, 11, 14)

The Examiner's Perspective: Why Cohesion Unlocks a C Grade

Examiners do not award a C grade for writing longer sentences; they award it for writing connected sentences.

In the official marking scheme, an S-grade candidate typically writes disconnected, simple sentences: 'We went to the beach. It rained. We came home.' While grammatically acceptable, this lacks cohesion and caps your writing marks.

A Credit (C) grade candidate demonstrates logical transition: 'Although sudden rains disrupted our morning at the beach, we nevertheless enjoyed an educational visit to the maritime museum.' Notice how words like although and nevertheless establish cause, contrast, and narrative maturity.

Furthermore, Paper 2 is dominated by reading comprehension (Tests 7, 8, 9, 12) and the dreaded Test 11 cloze passage. Over 60% of Test 11 gaps test logical connectors (however, therefore, furthermore) and functional verb-adjective pairings. Mastering these 50 words bridges the exact 15-mark chasm between failing to qualify and securing a solid Credit pass.

Technique 1: Logical Clause Linking

[Main Clause] + however / therefore + [Result / Contrast]

Use transitions to show reasoning. When an examiner sees 'therefore' or 'consequently', it immediately signals analytical maturity.

Technique 2: Subordinating with 'Although' & 'Despite'

Although + Clause / Despite + Noun Phrase

Never write 'Although it rained but we went'. Remember that 'Although' stands alone without 'but'. Examiners penalize double-conjunction errors.

Technique 3: Precise Adjective Upgrades

Replace 'very good' → 'beneficial / essential'

Stop using elementary qualifiers like 'big' or 'bad'. Using 'noticeable improvement' or 'severe drought' scores maximum vocabulary marks.

Why the C Grade Bridge Guarantees Both Exam and Real-World Success

Bridging to 2,000 words unlocks the critical 50-mark boundary in O/L and enables functional professional communication.

  • Conquering the 50-Mark C Threshold

    A Credit pass requires 50 out of 100 marks. Securing 35 recognition marks from Paper 1 plus 15 cohesive writing marks on Paper 2 guarantees your Credit grade.

  • Test 11 Cloze Mastery (7 Marks)

    Test 11 is not a random vocabulary puzzle; it tests transitional glue. Understanding connectors like 'in addition', 'moreover', and 'consequently' turns a 2/7 into a 7/7.

  • Test 14 Letter & Notice Writing

    Writing an informal letter to a cousin or a formal note to a principal requires polite, connected prose. Functional verbs like 'provide', 'organize', and 'encourage' score full format marks.

  • Everyday Professional Communication

    Outside the exam hall, modern employers require staff who can write emails with clear cause-and-effect transitions. This tier builds genuine workplace communication ability.

    • Bridging to 2,000 Words: The Cohesion Architecture

    How 50 functional connectors elevate your writing from a 1,500-word S grade to a 2,000-word C grade credit pass.

    Consolidated · 1,500 Words

    S-Grade Foundation Base

    The 1,500 concrete verbs, nouns, and everyday adjectives mastered in Tier 1.

    The Bridge · 50 Pivot Words

    Transitional & Functional Connectors

    The 50 connectors below (furthermore, however, consequently) that transform disjointed simple sentences into cohesive paragraphs.

    Complete · 500 Bridge Words

    Complete 2,000-Word Lexicon

    Documented in full in docs/content/ol-english-vocabulary/02-c-grade-bridge-2000-words.md (words 1501 to 2000) and Book 2.

    The 50 C-Grade Transitional Words

    All sample sentences are structured identically to official O/L reading comprehension passages and formal exam prompts.

    Group 1

    Cohesive Connectors & Transitions (18 Words)

    Examiners look for logical transitions between clauses. Master these to transform simple sentences into cohesive C-grade paragraphs.

    # Word / Connector Function / Part of Speech Clear Definition O/L Exam Reading & Writing Sentence
    1 however Adverb / Connector Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict what has been said. The village school lacks modern computer facilities; however, its dedicated students achieved outstanding examination results.
    2 furthermore Adverb / Connector In addition to what has already been stated; moreover. Regular reading enhances vocabulary acquisition; furthermore, it improves overall analytical reasoning and memory retention.
    3 therefore Adverb / Connector For that reason; consequently. The prolonged seasonal drought damaged paddy crops; therefore, the agricultural department distributed emergency relief funds.
    4 although Conjunction In spite of the fact that; even though. Although public bus fares increased slightly, thousands of daily commuters still prefer traveling by suburban train.
    5 in addition Phrase / Connector As an extra person, thing, or circumstance. The newly opened community library provides free study materials; in addition, it conducts weekly English conversation sessions.
    6 meanwhile Adverb / Connector In the intervening period of time; at the same time. The senior students prepared the exhibition hall; meanwhile, the teachers finalized the seminar timetable.
    7 consequently Adverb / Connector As a result of something mentioned earlier. Many residents failed to clear stagnant rainwater; consequently, mosquito-borne infections rose sharply across the urban zone.
    8 in contrast Phrase / Connector Used to show a substantial difference between two items. Western province schools enjoy abundant electronic resources; in contrast, remote rural institutions face severe equipment shortages.
    9 despite Preposition Without being affected by; in spite of. Despite experiencing severe power disruptions, the factory workers completed the export production quota on time.
    10 moreover Adverb / Connector As a further matter; besides. Solar energy is completely clean and renewable; moreover, it drastically reduces long-term electricity expenses for households.
    11 nevertheless Adverb / Connector In spite of that; nonetheless. The mountain hike was physically demanding; nevertheless, the young nature club members reached the summit before dusk.
    12 similarly Adverb / Connector In a similar way; likewise. Regular physical exercise strengthens the cardiovascular system; similarly, mental puzzles keep the aging brain alert.
    13 as a result Phrase / Connector Because of something that previously happened. Heavy monsoon rains flooded low-lying highways; as a result, vehicular traffic was temporarily redirected through bypass routes.
    14 instead Adverb As an alternative or substitute. The school committee rejected single-use plastic cups; instead, they distributed reusable steel water bottles to all students.
    15 otherwise Adverb / Connector In different circumstances; if not. Candidates must submit their examination identity forms before Friday; otherwise, an additional administrative fee will apply.
    16 for instance Phrase / Connector As an example. Tropical rain forests host diverse biological organisms; for instance, the Sinharaja reserve contains hundreds of endemic herbs.
    17 finally Adverb / Connector After a long time, or to introduce a final point. After several rounds of public consultation, the environmental authority finally approved the coastal conservation project.
    18 in conclusion Phrase / Connector To summarize or state final deductions. In conclusion, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and daily physical activity are indispensable for adolescent health.
    Group 2

    Descriptive Adjectives for Reading & Essays (16 Words)

    Replace weak words like 'good' or 'bad' with precise descriptive vocabulary frequently appearing in O/L comprehension passages.

    # Word / Connector Function / Part of Speech Clear Definition O/L Exam Reading & Writing Sentence
    19 essential Adjective Absolutely necessary; extremely important. Clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities are essential requirements for preventing rural health epidemics.
    20 beneficial Adjective Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous. Regular interaction with English speakers is highly beneficial for developing spoken conversational confidence.
    21 convenient Adjective Fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, or plans. The railway station is conveniently located within walking distance of the central commercial district.
    22 harmful Adjective Causing or likely to cause damage or hurt. Excessive consumption of sweetened artificial beverages has harmful effects on adolescent dental health.
    23 noticeable Adjective Easily seen or noticed; clear. There was a noticeable improvement in student attendance after the school introduced the midday meal programme.
    24 significant Adjective Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention. Archaeological excavations revealed a significant collection of ancient coins from the Anuradhapura kingdom.
    25 reliable Adjective Consistently good in quality or performance; dependable. Weather forecasters emphasized the need for reliable satellite radar systems to monitor seasonal cyclones.
    26 severe Adjective Very great; intense or harsh. The northern dry zone suffered severe water deficits throughout the uncharacteristically dry inter-monsoon season.
    27 suitable Adjective Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or occasion. Applicants must possess suitable academic qualifications and computer literacy skills to qualify for the interview.
    28 accurate Adjective Correct in all details; exact. The meteorological department provided accurate temperature readings throughout the prolonged tropical heatwave.
    29 frequent Adjective Occurring or done on many occasions with short intervals. Frequent power interruptions during evening study hours disrupted students preparing for their national examinations.
    30 valuable Adjective Of great worth, use, or importance. The senior research scientist shared valuable insights regarding sustainable wildlife management in wetland habitats.
    31 traditional Adjective Existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established. Rural communities continue to preserve traditional organic farming techniques passed down across generations.
    32 gradual Adjective Taking place or progressing slowly by degrees. Forest conservationists observed a gradual recovery of endemic bird populations following tree-planting initiatives.
    33 sufficient Adjective Enough to meet the needs of a situation. The relief distribution camp secured sufficient medical supplies to treat flood-affected families for two weeks.
    34 effective Adjective Successful in producing a desired or intended result. Public awareness campaigns proved to be an effective strategy for reducing plastic pollution along coastal beaches.
    Group 3

    Action Verbs for High-Scoring Writing (16 Words)

    These functional verbs form the backbone of formal notices (Test 5), letters (Test 14), and reports (Test 16).

    # Word / Connector Function / Part of Speech Clear Definition O/L Exam Reading & Writing Sentence
    35 improve Verb To make or become better in quality, value, or condition. Engaging in daily vocabulary drills helps students steadily improve their reading comprehension scores.
    36 prevent Verb To keep something from happening or arising. Routine vaccination campaigns effectively prevent the widespread recurrence of hazardous childhood diseases.
    37 provide Verb To make available for use; supply. The government educational welfare programme provides free textbooks and school uniform materials to all enrolled pupils.
    38 organize Verb To arrange systematically or coordinate an event. The school nature society will organize a national tree-planting campaign during the upcoming term vacation.
    39 encourage Verb To give support, confidence, or hope to someone. Supportive teachers encourage shy students to express their creative viewpoints during classroom debates.
    40 develop Verb To grow or cause to grow and become more mature or advanced. Participating in team sports helps youngsters develop crucial social communication and leadership skills.
    41 describe Verb To give a detailed account in words of someone or something. The historical text describes the architectural ingenuity utilized in constructing ancient irrigation reservoirs.
    42 explain Verb To make an idea, situation, or problem clear to someone. The guest lecturer used practical demonstrations to explain the complex chemical processes of photosynthesis.
    43 reduce Verb To make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. Using public commuter trains instead of personal motorcars helps reduce hazardous carbon emissions in urban zones.
    44 discover Verb To find unexpectedly or in the course of a search. Botanical researchers discovered two previously unknown flowering orchid species in the central montane wilderness.
    45 maintain Verb To cause or enable a condition or situation to continue. Athletes must maintain regular physical hydration and balanced nutrition during prolonged athletic training sessions.
    46 participate Verb To take part in an action or event. More than five hundred enthusiastic schoolchildren chose to participate in the provincial environmental symposium.
    47 require Verb To need for a particular purpose. Applying for an international university scholarship requires submitting authenticated educational transcripts.
    48 succeed Verb To achieve the desired aim or result. Diligent candidates who practice time management consistently succeed in the competitive G.C.E. examinations.
    49 support Verb To give assistance, approval, or comfort to. Local charity foundations generously support underprivileged schoolchildren with essential stationery and footwear.
    50 establish Verb To set up on a firm or permanent basis. The community welfare committee worked together to establish a well-equipped computer laboratory for rural youths.
    +500 Word Credit Bridge

    The Complete +500-Word Credit Bridge Lexical Bank (Words 1,501 to 2,000)

    Browse, filter, and search all 500 transitional connectors, cohesive devices, and functional verbs bridging your vocabulary to the 2,000-word mark.

    500 / 500 Bridge Words
    # Word / Connector Function / Part of Speech Functional Role / Category Clear Definition
    1501 furthermore Adverb / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion In addition to what has already been stated; moreover.
    Regular reading enhances vocabulary acquisition; furthermore, it improves overall analytical reasoning and memory retention.
    1502 therefore Adverb / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion For that reason; consequently.
    The prolonged seasonal drought damaged paddy crops; therefore, the agricultural department distributed emergency relief funds.
    1503 in addition Phrase / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion As an extra person, thing, or circumstance.
    The newly opened community library provides free study materials; in addition, it conducts weekly English conversation sessions.
    1504 meanwhile Adverb / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion In the intervening period of time; at the same time.
    The senior students prepared the exhibition hall; meanwhile, the teachers finalized the seminar timetable.
    1505 consequently Adverb / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion As a result of something mentioned earlier.
    Many residents failed to clear stagnant rainwater; consequently, mosquito-borne infections rose sharply across the urban zone.
    1506 in contrast Phrase / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Used to show a substantial difference between two items.
    Western province schools enjoy abundant electronic resources; in contrast, remote rural institutions face severe equipment shortages.
    1507 despite Preposition Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Without being affected by; in spite of.
    Despite experiencing severe power disruptions, the factory workers completed the export production quota on time.
    1508 moreover Adverb / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion As a further matter; besides.
    Solar energy is completely clean and renewable; moreover, it drastically reduces long-term electricity expenses for households.
    1509 nevertheless Adverb / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion In spite of that; nonetheless.
    The mountain hike was physically demanding; nevertheless, the young nature club members reached the summit before dusk.
    1510 on the other hand Phrase / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Used to present an alternative, contrasting point of view.
    Private tutoring provides individual attention; on the other hand, it places a heavy financial burden on low-income families.
    1511 similarly Adverb / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion In a similar way; likewise.
    Trees absorb harmful carbon emissions from factories; similarly, coastal mangrove forests shield inland settlements from destructive storm surges.
    1512 as a result Phrase / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Because of something that happened.
    The municipal council repaired the damaged reservoir bund; as a result, local farmers received sufficient irrigation water for the Yala harvest.
    1513 whereas Conjunction Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Taking into consideration the fact that; in contrast or comparison with the fact that.
    Commercial agriculture relies heavily on artificial fertilizers, whereas traditional village farming utilizes natural green manure.
    1514 besides Preposition / Adverb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion In addition to; apart from.
    The youth club conducts free weekend English classes; besides, it organizes blood donation campaigns for the base hospital.
    1515 hence Adverb / Connector Transitional Connectors & Cohesion As a consequence; for this reason.
    The examination committee detected unauthorized notes inside the examination hall; hence, the candidate was disqualified immediately.
    1516 in spite of Preposition Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Without being affected by; regardless of.
    In spite of the adverse economic conditions, the local charity distributed stationery packs to two thousand underprivileged students.
    1517 essential Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
    Safe drinking water and balanced nutrition are essential for children's cognitive development.
    1518 prominent Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Important; famous; easily seen or noticed.
    Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara was a prominent statesman who introduced free education to Sri Lanka.
    1519 significant Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
    There has been a significant reduction in school drop-out rates following the introduction of the morning meal program.
    1520 reliable Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
    Daily commuters require a reliable railway schedule to reach Colombo offices without unexcused delays.
    1521 severe Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Very great, intense, or strict; causing hardship.
    The southern coast suffered severe coastal erosion following weeks of continuous monsoon gales.
    1522 gradual Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Taking place or progressing slowly by degrees.
    Over the past three decades, there has been a gradual transition from manual farming to automated machinery.
    1523 considerable Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Notably large in size, amount, or extent.
    The rehabilitation of the ancient irrigation tank required a considerable expenditure of public funds.
    1524 abundant Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
    The Sinharaja rainforest ecosystem supports abundant endemic flora and fauna species.
    1525 remarkable Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Worthy of attention; striking or extraordinary.
    The young inventor demonstrated remarkable creativity by designing a solar-powered water filtration device from scrap materials.
    1526 widespread Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
    Dengue fever remains a widespread public health challenge throughout the wet-zone districts during monsoon periods.
    1527 preliminary Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Denoting an action or event preceding or preparing for something more important.
    Candidates must submit their preliminary application forms to the zonal education office before the closing date.
    1528 substantial Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Of considerable importance, size, or value.
    The agricultural bank granted a substantial loan to rural youth who wished to establish modern mushroom cultivation farms.
    1529 permanent Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
    The displaced flood victims were relocated to permanent concrete houses constructed on higher ground.
    1530 fragile Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
    Coral reefs around Pigeon Island represent a fragile marine environment vulnerable to illegal fishing and thermal stress.
    1531 hazardous Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Risky; dangerous, especially to health or safety.
    Improper disposal of electronic batteries creates hazardous chemical contamination in ground drinking water supplies.
    1532 temporary Adjective Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
    The railway department erected a temporary footbridge while the main iron bridge was undergoing structural renovation.
    1533 demonstrate Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To clearly show the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
    The science teacher demonstrated how vinegar and baking soda generate carbon dioxide gas in a sealed flask.
    1534 illustrate Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures.
    The textbook author illustrated the water cycle using a detailed diagram showing evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
    1535 contribute Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To give something (money, time, knowledge) in order to help achieve or provide something.
    Every school family contributed dry rations to support fellow citizens affected by the river flooding.
    1536 implement Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
    The Ministry of Education implemented a national digital literacy syllabus across all secondary school grades.
    1537 establish Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To set up an organization, system, or set of rules on a firm or permanent basis.
    The village development society established a cooperative savings bank to assist small-scale self-employed women.
    1538 assess Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
    At the end of each term, teachers assess students' conversational English ability through structured oral interviews.
    1539 emphasize Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
    The chief guest emphasized that academic examinations test only one aspect of a young person's total potential.
    1540 indicate Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To point out; show; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
    Official medical records indicate that regular physical exercise significantly lowers the risk of lifestyle illnesses.
    1541 determine Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To ascertain or establish exactly by research or calculation.
    The forensic science investigators determined that the warehouse fire originated from an electrical short circuit.
    1542 enhance Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
    Installing multimedia projectors in classrooms substantially enhances student participation and comprehension in English.
    1543 maintain Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To cause or enable a condition or state of affairs to continue.
    School prefects are strictly trained to maintain order and discipline during morning general assemblies.
    1544 facilitate Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To make an action or process easy or easier.
    The newly opened expressway facilitates rapid transport of agricultural produce from Dambulla to the capital.
    1545 reduce Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
    Promoting cloth shopping bags helps reduce single-use polythene waste across urban commercial centres.
    1546 participate Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To take part in an action or event with others.
    More than five hundred students from sixteen schools participated in the provincial Shakespeare drama competition.
    1547 obtain Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To get, acquire, or secure something through effort or request.
    Candidates must obtain a minimum of thirty-five marks in both papers combined to secure an ordinary pass.
    1548 require Verb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion To need something for a particular purpose; depend on for success.
    Registering for the G.C.E. Advanced Level commerce stream requires at least a credit pass in O/L Mathematics.
    1549 accordingly Adverb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances.
    1550 admittedly Adverb Transitional Connectors & Cohesion Used to introduce a concession or acknowledgment of something true.
    1551 alternatively Adverb Connectors & Transitions As another option or possibility.
    1552 anyway Adverb Connectors & Transitions Used to emphasize that something happens or is true despite what went before.
    1553 apparent Adjective Connectors & Transitions Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
    1554 certainly Adverb Connectors & Transitions Used to emphasize the speaker's certainty about what is said.
    1555 comparatively Adverb Connectors & Transitions To a moderate degree as compared to something else.
    1556 conversely Adverb Connectors & Transitions Introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made.
    1557 definitely Adverb Connectors & Transitions Without doubt; clearly.
    1558 equally Adverb Connectors & Transitions In the same manner or to the same extent.
    1559 especially Adverb Connectors & Transitions Used to single out one person, thing, or situation above all others.
    1560 eventually Adverb Connectors & Transitions In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.
    1561 evidently Adverb Connectors & Transitions In a way that is clearly seen or understood; obviously.
    1562 explicitly Adverb Connectors & Transitions In a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
    1563 firstly Adverb Connectors & Transitions In the first place; used to introduce the first of a list of points.
    1564 formerly Adverb Connectors & Transitions In the past; in earlier times.
    1565 frequently Adverb Connectors & Transitions Regularly or habitually; often.
    1566 generally Adverb Connectors & Transitions In most cases; usually.
    1567 gradually Adverb Connectors & Transitions By degrees; slowly over a period of time.
    1568 hardly Adverb Connectors & Transitions Scarcely; barely; only just.
    1569 identically Adverb Connectors & Transitions In exactly the same way.
    1570 incidentally Adverb Connectors & Transitions Used to introduce a fresh topic or information casually.
    1571 initially Adverb Connectors & Transitions At first; at the beginning of a process.
    1572 instantly Adverb Connectors & Transitions At once; immediately.
    1573 lately Adverb Connectors & Transitions Recently; in the period of time just before now.
    1574 likewise Adverb Connectors & Transitions In the same way; also.
    1575 mostly Adverb Connectors & Transitions For the most part; mainly.
    1576 naturally Adverb Connectors & Transitions As may be expected; of course.
    1577 necessarily Adverb Connectors & Transitions As a necessary result; inevitably.
    1578 nonetheless Adverb Connectors & Transitions In spite of that; nevertheless.
    1579 notably Adverb Connectors & Transitions In particular; especially.
    1580 occasionally Adverb Connectors & Transitions At infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then.
    1581 originally Adverb Connectors & Transitions From or in the beginning; at first.
    1582 partially Adverb Connectors & Transitions Only in part; to a limited extent.
    1583 particularly Adverb Connectors & Transitions To a higher degree than is usual or average; especially.
    1584 previously Adverb Connectors & Transitions At a previous or earlier time; before.
    1585 primarily Adverb Connectors & Transitions For the most part; mainly.
    1586 promptly Adverb Connectors & Transitions With little or no delay; immediately.
    1587 rarely Adverb Connectors & Transitions Not often; seldom.
    1588 readily Adverb Connectors & Transitions Without hesitation or reluctance; willingly and quickly.
    1589 scarcely Adverb Connectors & Transitions Only just; almost not.
    1590 secondly Adverb Connectors & Transitions In the second place; used to introduce a second point.
    1591 specifically Adverb Connectors & Transitions In a clearly identified or specified manner.
    1592 subsequently Adverb Connectors & Transitions After a particular event has happened; afterward.
    1593 thirdly Adverb Connectors & Transitions In the third place; used to introduce a third point.
    1594 thus Adverb Connectors & Transitions As a result or consequence of this; therefore.
    1595 typically Adverb Connectors & Transitions In most cases; usually.
    1596 ultimately Adverb Connectors & Transitions Finally, in the end.
    1597 undoubtedly Adverb Connectors & Transitions Without doubt; certainly.
    1598 adequate Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
    1599 adverse Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.
    1600 aesthetic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty in art.
    1601 ambitious Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
    1602 ancient Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
    1603 anxious Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something.
    1604 appropriate Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
    1605 artificial Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
    1606 astonishing Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
    1607 authentic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.
    1608 beneficial Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous to health or society.
    1609 capable Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do something.
    1610 cautious Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
    1611 central Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Of the greatest importance; principal or situated in the middle.
    1612 chronic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
    1613 circular Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having the form of a circle; round.
    1614 civic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Relating to a city or town, especially its administration.
    1615 classical Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Relating to ancient Greek, Roman, or traditional Sri Lankan culture.
    1616 colossal Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Extremely large or great in size or scale.
    1617 commercial Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Concerned with or engaged in commerce or business.
    1618 compatible Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Able to exist or occur together without conflict.
    1619 competitive Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Relating to or characterized by competition.
    1620 complex Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Consisting of many different and connected parts; complicated.
    1621 comprehensive Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements of something.
    1622 confident Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Feeling or showing certainty about something or one's abilities.
    1623 conscious Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Aware of and responding to one's surroundings.
    1624 consistent Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Acting or done in another way with no contradictions over time.
    1625 conspicuous Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Clearly visible; attracting notice or attention.
    1626 contemporary Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to the present.
    1627 critical Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Expressing adverse comments, or expressing an essential point.
    1628 crucial Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Decisive or critical, especially in the success of something.
    1629 curious Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Eager to know or learn something.
    1630 damp Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Slightly wet, typically in an unpleasant way.
    1631 delicate Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Very fine in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged.
    1632 desirable Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary thing.
    1633 desperate Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Feeling, showing, or involving a hopeless sense of peril.
    1634 destructive Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Causing great and irreparable harm or damage.
    1635 distinct Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Recognizably different in nature from something else.
    1636 diverse Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
    1637 dramatic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Sudden and striking in effect, like an exciting performance.
    1638 durable Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
    1639 eager Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Strongly wanting to do or have something.
    1640 efficient Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort.
    1641 elaborate Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Detailed and complicated in design and planning.
    1642 elementary Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject.
    1643 eligible Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying conditions.
    1644 endemic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
    1645 energetic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
    1646 enormous Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Very large in size, quantity, or extent.
    1647 enthusiastic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment or interest.
    1648 equivalent Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning.
    1649 eventual Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Occurring at the end of or as a result of a process.
    1650 evident Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
    1651 exceptional Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Unusually good; outstanding.
    1652 excessive Adjective Descriptive Adjectives More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
    1653 exclusive Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Restricted to the person, group, or area concerned.
    1654 exotic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
    1655 extensive Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Covering or affecting a large area.
    1656 external Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
    1657 extraordinary Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Very unusual or remarkable.
    1658 fatal Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Leading to failure or disaster; causing death.
    1659 favourable Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Expressing approval; advantageous.
    1660 feasible Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Possible to do easily or conveniently.
    1661 fierce Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having or displaying a violent or aggressive nature.
    1662 flexible Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Capable of bending easily without breaking; adaptable.
    1663 formal Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette.
    1664 fundamental Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
    1665 genuine Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
    1666 gigantic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Of very great size or extent; huge or colossal.
    1667 gloomy Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing.
    1668 graceful Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having or showing grace or elegance.
    1669 hasty Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.
    1670 historic Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Famous or important in history.
    1671 hostile Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
    1672 humorous Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Causing light-hearted laughter and amusement; comic.
    1673 identical Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Similar in every detail; exactly alike.
    1674 immense Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
    1675 impartial Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.
    1676 inadequate Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient.
    1677 independent Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.
    1678 indirect Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Not done directly; straying from a straight course.
    1679 individual Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Single; separate; considered separately from other members.
    1680 infectious Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Likely to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc. through the environment.
    1681 influential Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having great influence on someone or something.
    1682 informal Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style.
    1683 ingenious Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Clever, original, and inventive in ideas or design.
    1684 innocent Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Not guilty of a crime or offence.
    1685 instant Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Happening or coming immediately.
    1686 intense Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
    1687 internal Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Experienced within one's mind; of the inner parts.
    1688 intricate Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Very complicated or detailed.
    1689 valuable Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Worth a great deal of money; extremely useful.
    1690 vigorous Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
    1691 vital Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Absolutely necessary; essential.
    1692 voluntary Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
    1693 vulnerable Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
    1694 wasteful Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Using or expending something of value carelessly.
    1695 wealthy Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets.
    1696 worthwhile Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value.
    1697 zealous Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having or showing zeal; passionate and dedicated.
    1698 accelerate Verb Action & Process Verbs To increase in speed or rate of occurrence.
    1699 commemorate Verb Action & Process Verbs To recall and show respect for in an official ceremony.
    1700 incorporate Verb Action & Process Verbs To take in or contain something as part of a whole.
    1701 originate Verb Action & Process Verbs To have a specified beginning or source.
    1702 penetrate Verb Action & Process Verbs To go into or through something, especially with force or effort.
    1703 stimulate Verb Action & Process Verbs To encourage development of or increased activity in a state or process.
    1704 terminate Verb Action & Process Verbs To bring to an end.
    1705 utilize Verb Action & Process Verbs To make practical and effective use of.
    1706 comprehensible Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Able to be understood; intelligible.
    1707 disastrous Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Causing great damage; highly unsuccessful.
    1708 imperative Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Of vital importance; crucial.
    1709 prosperous Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
    1710 rigorous Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
    1711 suspicious Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
    1712 monotonous Adjective Descriptive Adjectives Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
    1713 abandon Verb Action & Process Verbs To give up completely; cease to support or look after.
    1714 absorb Verb Action & Process Verbs To take in or soak up energy, liquid, or other substances.
    1715 accompany Verb Action & Process Verbs To go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort.
    1716 accumulate Verb Action & Process Verbs To gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.
    1717 accuse Verb Action & Process Verbs To charge someone with an offence or crime.
    1718 achieve Verb Action & Process Verbs To successfully bring about or reach by effort, skill, or courage.
    1719 acquire Verb Action & Process Verbs To buy or obtain an asset or object for oneself.
    1720 adapt Verb Action & Process Verbs To make something suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.
    1721 adjust Verb Action & Process Verbs To alter or move something slightly in order to achieve the desired result.
    1722 adopt Verb Action & Process Verbs To legally take another's child and bring it up, or choose a course of action.
    1723 advise Verb Action & Process Verbs To offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.
    1724 affect Verb Action & Process Verbs To have an effect on; make a difference to.
    1725 afford Verb Action & Process Verbs To have enough money to pay for something.
    1726 allocate Verb Action & Process Verbs To distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose.
    1727 alter Verb Action & Process Verbs To change in character or composition, typically in a small but significant way.
    1728 announce Verb Action & Process Verbs To make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
    1729 anticipate Verb Action & Process Verbs To regard as probable; expect or predict.
    1730 apologize Verb Action & Process Verbs To express regret for something that one has done wrong.
    1731 appeal Verb Action & Process Verbs To make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.
    1732 apply Verb Action & Process Verbs To make a formal application or request; bring into practical use.
    1733 appoint Verb Action & Process Verbs To assign a job or role to someone officially.
    1734 appreciate Verb Action & Process Verbs To recognize the full worth of; be grateful for.
    1735 approve Verb Action & Process Verbs To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
    1736 argue Verb Action & Process Verbs To give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea or theory.
    1737 arise Verb Action & Process Verbs To emerge; become apparent or happen as a result of something.
    1738 assemble Verb Action & Process Verbs To bring together people or parts in one place for a purpose.
    1739 assist Verb Action & Process Verbs To help someone, typically by doing a share of the work.
    1740 assume Verb Action & Process Verbs To suppose to be the case, without proof.
    1741 assure Verb Action & Process Verbs To tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.
    1742 attach Verb Action & Process Verbs To join or fasten something to something else.
    1743 attempt Verb Action & Process Verbs To make an effort to achieve or complete something.
    1744 attend Verb Action & Process Verbs To be present at an event, meeting, or function.
    1745 attract Verb Action & Process Verbs To cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something.
    1746 avoid Verb Action & Process Verbs To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
    1747 behave Verb Action & Process Verbs To act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially politely.
    1748 calculate Verb Action & Process Verbs To determine mathematically; estimate or figure out.
    1749 cancel Verb Action & Process Verbs To decide that a planned event will not happen.
    1750 cease Verb Action & Process Verbs To come or bring to an end; stop.
    1751 clarify Verb Action & Process Verbs To make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.
    1752 classify Verb Action & Process Verbs To arrange a group of people or things in classes or categories according to shared qualities.
    1753 collaborate Verb Action & Process Verbs To work jointly on an activity or project to produce a result.
    1754 combine Verb Action & Process Verbs To join or merge to form a single unit or substance.
    1755 commence Verb Action & Process Verbs To begin; start an official event or exam period.
    1756 communicate Verb Action & Process Verbs To share or exchange information, news, or ideas.
    1757 compare Verb Action & Process Verbs To estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.
    1758 compel Verb Action & Process Verbs To force or oblige someone to do something.
    1759 compete Verb Action & Process Verbs To strive to gain or win something by defeating others.
    1760 compile Verb Action & Process Verbs To produce a list or report by assembling information collected from other sources.
    1761 compose Verb Action & Process Verbs To write or create a work of art, music, or poetry.
    1762 comprehend Verb Action & Process Verbs To grasp mentally; understand fully.
    1763 conceal Verb Action & Process Verbs To not allow to be seen; hide.
    1764 conclude Verb Action & Process Verbs To bring or come to an end; arrive at a judgement by reasoning.
    1765 conduct Verb Action & Process Verbs To organize and carry out an experiment or investigation.
    1766 confirm Verb Action & Process Verbs To establish the truth or correctness of something previously believed.
    1767 confront Verb Action & Process Verbs To face up to and deal with a problem or difficult situation.
    1768 confuse Verb Action & Process Verbs To make someone bewildered or perplexed.
    1769 conserve Verb Action & Process Verbs To protect something, especially an environmentally important area, from harm.
    1770 consider Verb Action & Process Verbs To think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.
    1771 consist Verb Action & Process Verbs To be composed or made up of.
    1772 consolidate Verb Action & Process Verbs To make something physically stronger or more solid; combine into one.
    1773 construct Verb Action & Process Verbs To build or erect something, typically a building, road, or machine.
    1774 consult Verb Action & Process Verbs To seek information or advice from someone with expertise.
    1775 consume Verb Action & Process Verbs To eat, drink, or ingest food or fuel.
    1776 contain Verb Action & Process Verbs To have or hold someone or something within.
    1777 continue Verb Action & Process Verbs To persist in an activity or process.
    1778 contrast Verb Action & Process Verbs To compare in such a way as to emphasize differences.
    1779 convey Verb Action & Process Verbs To transport or carry to a place; communicate a message.
    1780 convince Verb Action & Process Verbs To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.
    1781 coordinate Verb Action & Process Verbs To bring the different elements of a complex activity into a harmonious relationship.
    1782 cope Verb Action & Process Verbs To deal effectively with something difficult.
    1783 criticize Verb Action & Process Verbs To indicate the faults of someone or something in a disapproving way.
    1784 debate Verb Action & Process Verbs To argue about a subject, especially in a formal manner.
    1785 declare Verb Action & Process Verbs To say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.
    1786 decline Verb Action & Process Verbs To diminish in strength or quality; politely refuse.
    1787 dedicate Verb Action & Process Verbs To devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular task or purpose.
    1788 define Verb Action & Process Verbs To state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of.
    1789 delay Verb Action & Process Verbs To make someone or something late or slow.
    1790 deliver Verb Action & Process Verbs To bring and hand over a letter, parcel, or goods to the proper recipient.
    1791 demand Verb Action & Process Verbs To ask for authoritatively or urgently.
    1792 depict Verb Action & Process Verbs To represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
    1793 derive Verb Action & Process Verbs To obtain something from a specified source.
    1794 describe Verb Action & Process Verbs To give a detailed account in words of someone or something.
    1795 deserve Verb Action & Process Verbs To do something or have qualities worthy of reward or punishment.
    1796 detect Verb Action & Process Verbs To discover or identify the presence or existence of.
    1797 devote Verb Action & Process Verbs To give all or a large part of one's time or resources to a person or activity.
    1798 differ Verb Action & Process Verbs To be unlike or dissimilar.
    1799 differentiate Verb Action & Process Verbs To recognize or ascertain what makes someone or something different.
    1800 diminish Verb Action & Process Verbs To make or become less.
    1801 disagree Verb Action & Process Verbs To have or express a different opinion.
    1802 disclose Verb Action & Process Verbs To make secret or new information known.
    1803 discover Verb Action & Process Verbs To find unexpectedly or in the course of a search.
    1804 discuss Verb Action & Process Verbs To talk about something with another person or group.
    1805 distinguish Verb Action & Process Verbs To recognize or treat someone or something as different.
    1806 donate Verb Action & Process Verbs To give money or goods to help a person or organization.
    1807 eliminate Verb Action & Process Verbs To completely remove or get rid of something.
    1808 emphasise Verb Action & Process Verbs To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
    1809 enable Verb Action & Process Verbs To give someone the authority or means to do something.
    1810 applicant Noun Formal Notices & Letters A person who makes a formal application for something, especially a job or course.
    1811 application Noun Formal Notices & Letters A formal request to be considered for a position or admission.
    1812 appointment Noun Formal Notices & Letters An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place.
    1813 authority Noun Formal Notices & Letters The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
    1814 candidate Noun Formal Notices & Letters A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election or sitting an exam.
    1815 committee Noun Formal Notices & Letters A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
    1816 complaint Noun Formal Notices & Letters A statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
    1817 compliance Noun Formal Notices & Letters The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
    1818 confirmation Noun Formal Notices & Letters The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.
    1819 correspondence Noun Formal Notices & Letters Communication by exchanging letters with someone.
    1820 deadline Noun Formal Notices & Letters The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
    1821 designation Noun Formal Notices & Letters An official title or description of someone's job or role.
    1822 dispatch Noun Formal Notices & Letters The sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose.
    1823 document Noun Formal Notices & Letters A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information.
    1824 documentation Noun Formal Notices & Letters Material that provides official information or evidence or that serves as a record.
    1825 eligibility Noun Formal Notices & Letters The state of having the right to do or obtain something.
    1826 enclosure Noun Formal Notices & Letters A document or item placed in an envelope with a formal letter.
    1827 endorsement Noun Formal Notices & Letters A formal approval or recommendation of someone or something.
    1828 faculty Noun Formal Notices & Letters A group of university departments concerned with a major division of knowledge.
    1829 format Noun Formal Notices & Letters The way in which something is arranged or set out.
    1830 guideline Noun Formal Notices & Letters A general rule, principle, or piece of advice.
    1831 instruction Noun Formal Notices & Letters A direction or order; detailed information telling how something should be done.
    1832 management Noun Formal Notices & Letters The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
    1833 notification Noun Formal Notices & Letters The action of notifying someone or something; a formal announcement.
    1834 objective Noun Formal Notices & Letters A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
    1835 obligation Noun Formal Notices & Letters An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound.
    1836 occasion Noun Formal Notices & Letters A particular event, or the time at which it takes place.
    1837 organization Noun Formal Notices & Letters An organized group of people with a particular purpose.
    1838 patron Noun Formal Notices & Letters A distinguished person who gives financial or other support to a society.
    1839 policy Noun Formal Notices & Letters A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization.
    1840 procedure Noun Formal Notices & Letters An established or official way of doing something.
    1841 proposal Noun Formal Notices & Letters A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration.
    1842 protocol Noun Formal Notices & Letters The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
    1843 publication Noun Formal Notices & Letters The preparation and issuing of a book, journal, or piece of music for public sale.
    1844 qualification Noun Formal Notices & Letters A pass of an examination or an official completion of a course.
    1845 recommendation Noun Formal Notices & Letters A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action.
    1846 reference Noun Formal Notices & Letters The action of mentioning or alluding to something, or a letter regarding character.
    1847 registration Noun Formal Notices & Letters The action or process of registering or of being registered.
    1848 regulation Noun Formal Notices & Letters A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
    1849 representative Noun Formal Notices & Letters A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
    1850 requirement Noun Formal Notices & Letters A thing that is needed or wanted; a condition.
    1851 resolution Noun Formal Notices & Letters A firm decision to do or not to do something; a formal expression of opinion by a meeting.
    1852 response Noun Formal Notices & Letters A verbal or written answer.
    1853 responsibility Noun Formal Notices & Letters The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or having control over someone.
    1854 schedule Noun Formal Notices & Letters A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
    1855 submission Noun Formal Notices & Letters The action of presenting a proposal, application, or other document for consideration.
    1856 supervisor Noun Formal Notices & Letters A person who supervises a person or an activity.
    1857 syllabus Noun Formal Notices & Letters The subjects in a course of study or teaching.
    1858 testimonial Noun Formal Notices & Letters A formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications.
    1859 transcript Noun Formal Notices & Letters An official record of a student's work, showing courses taken and grades achieved.
    1860 vacancy Noun Formal Notices & Letters An unoccupied position or job.
    1861 venue Noun Formal Notices & Letters The place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a sports match.
    1862 verification Noun Formal Notices & Letters The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
    1863 agenda Noun Formal Notices & Letters A list of items of business to be considered and discussed at a meeting.
    1864 acknowledgement Noun Formal Notices & Letters Acceptance of the truth or existence of something; expression of gratitude.
    1865 amendment Noun Formal Notices & Letters A minor change or addition designed to improve a text or piece of legislation.
    1866 appendix Noun Formal Notices & Letters A section or table of additional matter at the end of a book or document.
    1867 charter Noun Formal Notices & Letters A written grant by a sovereign or legislative power by which rights are defined.
    1868 memorandum Noun Formal Notices & Letters A written message in business or diplomacy; an informal record.
    1869 minutes Noun Formal Notices & Letters The summarized written record of proceedings at a meeting.
    1870 ordinance Noun Formal Notices & Letters An authoritative order; a decree or municipal law.
    1871 statute Noun Formal Notices & Letters A written law passed by a legislative body.
    1872 undertaking Noun Formal Notices & Letters A formal pledge or promise to do something.
    1873 warrant Noun Formal Notices & Letters A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police to make an arrest.
    1874 declaration Noun Formal Notices & Letters A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
    1875 decree Noun Formal Notices & Letters An official order issued by a legal authority.
    1876 deputation Noun Formal Notices & Letters A group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group.
    1877 directive Noun Formal Notices & Letters An official or authoritative instruction.
    1878 gazette Noun Formal Notices & Letters An official journal containing formal public government notices.
    1879 manifesto Noun Formal Notices & Letters A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election.
    1880 petition Noun Formal Notices & Letters A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority.
    1881 proclamation Noun Formal Notices & Letters A clear public announcement of great importance.
    1882 treaty Noun Formal Notices & Letters A formally concluded and ratified agreement between states.
    1883 voucher Noun Formal Notices & Letters A small printed piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that serves as proof of payment.
    1884 warranty Noun Formal Notices & Letters A written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer.
    1885 writ Noun Formal Notices & Letters A form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority.
    1886 altitude Noun Comprehension Lexicon The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
    1887 archaeology Noun Comprehension Lexicon The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and artifacts.
    1888 astronomy Noun Comprehension Lexicon The branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe.
    1889 atmosphere Noun Comprehension Lexicon The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
    1890 biodiversity Noun Comprehension Lexicon The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.
    1891 biography Noun Comprehension Lexicon An account of someone's life written by someone else.
    1892 botany Noun Comprehension Lexicon The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, and classification.
    1893 catastrophe Noun Comprehension Lexicon An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
    1894 chronicle Noun Comprehension Lexicon A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
    1895 circulation Noun Comprehension Lexicon Movement to and fro or around something, especially that of fluid in a closed system.
    1896 civilization Noun Comprehension Lexicon The stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced.
    1897 collision Noun Comprehension Lexicon An instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another.
    1898 colonization Noun Comprehension Lexicon The action or process of settling among and establishing control over indigenous people.
    1899 combustion Noun Comprehension Lexicon The process of burning something.
    1900 conservation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The prevention of wasteful use of a resource; protection of wildlife.
    1901 continent Noun Comprehension Lexicon Any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (e.g., Asia, Africa).
    1902 corrosion Noun Comprehension Lexicon The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction.
    1903 current Noun Comprehension Lexicon A body of water or air moving in a definite direction.
    1904 cyclone Noun Comprehension Lexicon A system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low atmospheric pressure; tropical storm.
    1905 deficiency Noun Comprehension Lexicon A lack or shortage of something, especially nutrients in diet.
    1906 deforestation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The action of clearing a wide area of trees.
    1907 density Noun Comprehension Lexicon The degree of compactness of a substance; mass per unit volume.
    1908 diameter Noun Comprehension Lexicon A straight line passing from side to side through the centre of a body or figure.
    1909 dimension Noun Comprehension Lexicon A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
    1910 discovery Noun Comprehension Lexicon The action or process of discovering or being discovered.
    1911 disorder Noun Comprehension Lexicon A state of confusion; an illness that disrupts normal physical or mental functions.
    1912 dispersion Noun Comprehension Lexicon The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
    1913 drought Noun Comprehension Lexicon A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
    1914 ecology Noun Comprehension Lexicon The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
    1915 ecosystem Noun Comprehension Lexicon A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
    1916 emission Noun Comprehension Lexicon The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.
    1917 equilibrium Noun Comprehension Lexicon A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
    1918 erosion Noun Comprehension Lexicon The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
    1919 eruption Noun Comprehension Lexicon An act or instance of erupting, especially of a volcano.
    1920 evolution Noun Comprehension Lexicon The process by which different kinds of living organisms are believed to have developed from earlier forms.
    1921 excavation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site.
    1922 expedition Noun Comprehension Lexicon A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration.
    1923 extinction Noun Comprehension Lexicon The state or process of being or becoming extinct.
    1924 famine Noun Comprehension Lexicon Extreme scarcity of food.
    1925 fauna Noun Comprehension Lexicon The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
    1926 flora Noun Comprehension Lexicon The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
    1927 fluctuation Noun Comprehension Lexicon An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
    1928 fossil Noun Comprehension Lexicon The remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock.
    1929 friction Noun Comprehension Lexicon The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
    1930 galaxy Noun Comprehension Lexicon A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
    1931 glacier Noun Comprehension Lexicon A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains.
    1932 gravity Noun Comprehension Lexicon The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.
    1933 habitat Noun Comprehension Lexicon The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
    1934 heritage Noun Comprehension Lexicon Property that is or may be inherited; valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and culture.
    1935 horizon Noun Comprehension Lexicon The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.
    1936 humidity Noun Comprehension Lexicon A quantity representing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere or in a gas.
    1937 hurricane Noun Comprehension Lexicon A storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
    1938 hypothesis Noun Comprehension Lexicon A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
    1939 immunity Noun Comprehension Lexicon The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
    1940 impact Noun Comprehension Lexicon The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another; marked effect or influence.
    1941 infection Noun Comprehension Lexicon The process of infecting or the state of being infected with a disease-causing organism.
    1942 innovation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, or product.
    1943 insight Noun Comprehension Lexicon The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.
    1944 instinct Noun Comprehension Lexicon An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.
    1945 instrument Noun Comprehension Lexicon A tool or implement, especially one for precision work.
    1946 irrigation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
    1947 isolation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The state of being separated from other people, places, or things.
    1948 latitude Noun Comprehension Lexicon The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator.
    1949 longitude Noun Comprehension Lexicon The angular distance of a place east or west of the Greenwich meridian.
    1950 magnitude Noun Comprehension Lexicon The great size or extent of something; size of an earthquake on the Richter scale.
    1951 marine Noun Comprehension Lexicon Relating to or found in the sea.
    1952 metabolism Noun Comprehension Lexicon The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
    1953 meteorology Noun Comprehension Lexicon The branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.
    1954 microscope Noun Comprehension Lexicon An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells.
    1955 migration Noun Comprehension Lexicon Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.
    1956 mineral Noun Comprehension Lexicon A solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance.
    1957 moisture Noun Comprehension Lexicon Water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapor, within a solid, or condensed on a surface.
    1958 monsoon Noun Comprehension Lexicon A seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and South-East Asia, blowing from the south-west between May and September and bringing rain.
    1959 mutation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form.
    1960 navigation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
    1961 nitrogen Noun Comprehension Lexicon The chemical element of atomic number 7, a colorless, odorless unreactive gas that forms about 78 percent of the earth's atmosphere.
    1962 nutrition Noun Comprehension Lexicon The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
    1963 observation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone.
    1964 organism Noun Comprehension Lexicon An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
    1965 origin Noun Comprehension Lexicon The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.
    1966 oxygen Noun Comprehension Lexicon A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
    1967 palaeontology Noun Comprehension Lexicon The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.
    1968 particle Noun Comprehension Lexicon A minute portion of matter.
    1969 peninsula Noun Comprehension Lexicon A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
    1970 photosynthesis Noun Comprehension Lexicon The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.
    1971 planet Noun Comprehension Lexicon A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit round a star.
    1972 plateau Noun Comprehension Lexicon An area of fairly level high ground.
    1973 pollination Noun Comprehension Lexicon The transfer of pollen to a stigma, ovule, flower, or plant to allow fertilization.
    1974 precipitation Noun Comprehension Lexicon Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
    1975 predator Noun Comprehension Lexicon An animal that naturally preys on others.
    1976 preservation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The act or process of keeping something safe from harm or decay.
    1977 radiation Noun Comprehension Lexicon The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
    1978 reproduction Noun Comprehension Lexicon The production of offspring by a sexual or asexual process.
    1979 reptile Noun Comprehension Lexicon A vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises.
    1980 respiration Noun Comprehension Lexicon The action of breathing.
    1981 salinity Noun Comprehension Lexicon The concentration of dissolved salts in water.
    1982 sanctuary Noun Comprehension Lexicon A nature reserve where animals and birds are protected from hunting.
    1983 satellite Noun Comprehension Lexicon An artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.
    1984 sediment Noun Comprehension Lexicon Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs.
    1985 seismic Noun Comprehension Lexicon Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust.
    1986 skeleton Noun Comprehension Lexicon An internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant.
    1987 species Noun Comprehension Lexicon A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
    1988 specimen Noun Comprehension Lexicon An individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc. used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.
    1989 spectrum Noun Comprehension Lexicon A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light by their different degrees of refraction.
    1990 stratosphere Noun Comprehension Lexicon The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere.
    1991 temperature Noun Comprehension Lexicon The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
    1992 territory Noun Comprehension Lexicon An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
    1993 tide Noun Comprehension Lexicon The alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun.
    1994 toxicity Noun Comprehension Lexicon The quality of being toxic or poisonous.
    1995 tributary Noun Comprehension Lexicon A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
    1996 tropics Noun Comprehension Lexicon The parallel of latitude 23°26ʹ north (tropic of Cancer) or south (tropic of Capricorn) of the equator.
    1997 tsunami Noun Comprehension Lexicon A long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.
    1998 turbulence Noun Comprehension Lexicon Violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid.
    1999 ultraviolet Noun Comprehension Lexicon Having a wavelength shorter than that of the violet end of the visible spectrum but longer than that of X-rays.
    2000 vacuum Noun Comprehension Lexicon A space entirely devoid of matter.

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    Frequently Asked Questions — C Grade Bridge

    Key advice from O/L English examiners on moving from an S pass to a Credit pass.

    What is the exact mark difference between an S and a C in O/L English?
    An Ordinary Pass (S) starts at 35 marks; a Credit Pass (C) starts at 50 marks. The 15-mark difference is earned primarily in Paper 2 through cohesive paragraph writing and comprehension accuracy.
    Why do students lose marks on Test 11 (the cloze test)?
    Most candidates treat Test 11 as a word-knowledge test, but it is actually a grammar and cohesion test. The word box contains connectors and prepositions that require identifying clause relationships.
    How many paragraphs should I write for Test 14 (Letter writing)?
    Write 3 distinct paragraphs: an opening stating the purpose of writing, a body paragraph covering the bullet points using connectors (furthermore, in addition), and a polite closing.
    Can I use 'However' at the beginning of a sentence?
    Yes, when used to contrast with the preceding sentence, follow it with a comma: 'The match was canceled due to rain. However, the award ceremony continued indoors.'
    How does Book 2 of the crash course help me get a C?
    Book 2 focuses specifically on Paper 2 recognition and production skills: cloze strategies, sentence connectors, and reading comprehension techniques for Tests 9 to 14.