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VOA Learning English Word Book Definitions: Letters M-R

Letter M

1. machine – n. a device with moving parts used to do work
2. magazine – n. a publication of news, stories, pictures or other information
3. magnet – n. a piece of iron or other material that has a pulling force; this pulling force is called magnetism
4. mail – n. letters, papers and other things sent through an official system, such as a post office
5. main – ad. the most important or largest
6. major – ad. great in size, importance or amount
7. majority – n. the greater number; more than half
8. make – v. to produce; to create; to build; to do something or to carry out an action; to cause to be or to become
9. male – n. a man or boy; the sex that is the father of children; ad. of or about men
10. man – n. an adult male human
11. manufacture – v. to make goods in large amounts
12. many – ad. a large number or amount of
13. map – n. a picture of the earth’s surface or a part of it
14. march – v. to walk in a group like soldiers; to walk together in a large group to protest about something
15. mark – v. to make a sign or cut on something
16. market – n. a place or area where goods are sold, bought or traded; an economic system in which the prices of things are decided by how many there are and how much money people are willing to pay for them
17. marry – v. to join a man and woman together as husband and wife; to become husband and wife (usually in a religious or civil ceremony)
18. mass – n. an amount of matter having no special form and usually of a large size
19. mate – v. to bring together a male and a female to create another creature
20. material – n. the substance, substances or matter of which something is made or from which something can be made, such as wood, cloth or stone; anything that can be made into something else
21. mathematics – n. the science dealing with amounts, sizes and shapes, as explained by numbers and signs
22. matter – n. anything that can be seen or felt; what things are made of
23. may – v. a word used with an action word to mean permit or possible (“May I go?” “They may leave tomorrow.”)
24. mayor – n. the chief official of a city or town government
25. meal – n. food eaten to satisfy hunger, such as dinner
26. mean – v. to want to; to give the idea of; to have the idea of
27. measure – v. to learn the amount, size or distance of something; n. an action taken; a legislative proposal
28. meat – n. the part of a dead animal used for food
29. media – n. all public information organizations, including newspapers, television and radio
30. medicine – n. a substance or drug used to treat disease or pain; the science or study of treating and curing disease or improving health
31. meet – v. to come together with someone or something at the same time and place
32. melt – v. to make a solid into a liquid by heating it
33. member – n. one of a group
34. memorial – n. something done or made to honor the memory of a person or event
35. memory – n. a picture in the mind of past events; the ability to remember; a thing remembered
36. mental – ad. about or having to do with the mind
37. message – n. written or spoken news or information; a note from one person to another person or group
38. metal – n. a hard substance such as iron, steel or gold
39. method – n. the way something is done
40. microscope – n. a device used to make very small things look larger so they can be studied
41. middle – n. the center; a place or time of equal distance from both sides or ends; ad. in the center
42. militant – n. someone active in trying to cause political change, often by the use of force or violence
43. military – n. the armed forces of a nation or group; ad. of or about the armed forces
44. militia – n. an army of citizens instead of professional soldiers; an armed force or private army
45. milk – n. the white liquid produced by female animals to feed their young
46. mind – n. the thinking, feeling part of a person
47. mine – v. to dig useful or valuable substances out of the earth; n. a place in the earth where such substances are found; a bomb placed under the ground or under water so it cannot be seen
48. mineral – n. a substance found in nature that is not an animal or a plant, such as coal or salt
49. minister – n. a member of a cabinet; a high government official (“prime minister,” “foreign minister”)
50. minor – ad. small in size; of little importance
51. minority – n. the smaller number; opposite majority
52. minute – n. a measure of time; one of the sixty equal parts of an hour; sixty seconds
53. miss – v. to fail to hit, see, reach or meet
54. missile – n. any weapon that can be thrown or fired through the air and explodes when it reaches its target
55. missing – ad. lost; not found
56. mistake – n. a wrong action or decision; an action done without the knowledge that it was wrong
57. mix – v. to put different things together to make one thing
58. mob – n. a large group of wild or angry people
59. model – n. an example; something, usually small, made to show how something will look or work
60. moderate – ad. not extreme
61. modern – ad. of the present or very recent time; the most improved
62. molecule – n. the smallest amount of a chemical substance that can exist
63. money – n. pieces of metal or paper used to pay for things
64. month – n. one of the twelve periods of time into which a year is divided
65. moon – n. the bright object often seen in the night sky that orbits the earth about every twenty-nine days
66. moral – ad. concerning what is right or wrong in someone’s actions
67. more – ad. greater in size or amount
68. morning – n. the early part of the day, from sunrise until noon
69. most – ad. greatest in size or amount
70. mother – n. the female parent; a woman who has a child or children
71. motion – n. a movement; a continuing change of position or place
72. mountain – n. a part of the earth’s surface that rises high above the area around it
73. mourn – v. to express or feel sadness
74. move – v. to change position; to put or keep in motion; to go
75. movement – n. the act of moving or a way of moving; a series of acts or efforts to reach a goal
76. movie – n. a motion picture; a film
77. much – ad. great in amount
78. murder – v. to kill another person illegally; n. the crime of killing another person
79. music – n. the making of sounds by singing or using a musical instrument
80. must – v. a word used with an action word to mean necessary (“You must go to school.”)
81. mystery – n. something that is not or cannot be explained or understood; a secret

Letter N

1. name – v. to appoint; to nominate; to give a name to; n. a word by which a person, animal or thing is known or called
2. narrow – ad. limited in size or amount; not wide; having a short distance from one side to the other
3. nation – n. a country, together with its social and political systems
4. native – n. someone who was born in a place, not one who moved there
5. natural – ad. of or about nature; normal; common to its kind
6. nature – n. all the plants, animals and other things on earth not created by humans; events or processes not caused by humans
7. navy – n. the part of a country’s military force trained to fight at sea
8. near – ad. not far; close to
9. necessary – ad. needed to get a result or effect; required
10. need – v. to require; to want; to be necessary to have or to do
11. negotiate – v. to talk about a problem or situation to find a common solution
12. neighbor – n. a person or country that is next to or near another
13. neither – ad. not one or the other of two
14. nerve – n. a thin piece of tissue that sends information through the body to and from the brain
15. neutral – ad. not supporting one side or the other in a dispute
16. never – ad. at no time; not ever
17. new – ad. not existing before; not known before; recently made, built, bought or grown; another; different
18. news – n. information about any recent events, especially as reported by the media
19. next – ad. coming immediately after; nearest
20. nice – ad. pleasing; good; kind
21. night – n. the time between when the sun goes down and when it rises, when there is little or no light
22. no – ad. used to reject or to refuse; not any; not at all
23. noise – n. sound, especially when loud
24. nominate – v. to name someone as a candidate for an election; to propose a person for an office or position
25. noon – n. the middle of the day; twelve o’clock in the daytime
26. normal – n. the usual condition, amount or form; ad. usual; what is expected
27. north – n. the direction to the left of a person facing the rising sun
28. not – ad. a word showing that something is denied or untrue (“She is not going.”)
29. note – v. to talk about something already known; n. a word or words written to help a person remember; a short letter
30. nothing – n. not anything; no thing
31. now – ad. at this time; immediately
32. nowhere – ad. not in, to or at any place
33. nuclear – ad. of or about the energy produced by splitting atoms or bringing them together; of or about weapons that explode by using energy from atoms
34. nucleic acid – n. a molecule that holds the genetic information necessary for life; there are two kinds of nucleic acid; DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid)
35. nucleus – n. the center part of an atom or cell
36. number – n. a word or sign used to show the order or amount of things
37. nutrient – n. a food or substance that makes plants, humans or animals grow

Letter O

1. obey – v. to act as one is ordered to act
2. object – v. to show that one does not like or approve; to protest; n. something not alive that can be seen or touched
3. observe – v. to watch; to look at carefully; to celebrate or honor something (“They will observe the anniversary of the day she was born.”)
4. occupy – v. to take and hold or to control by force
5. ocean – n. the area of salt water that covers almost seventy-five percent of the earth’s surface; any of the five main divisions of this water
6. of – prep. made from; belonging to; about; connected to; included among
7. off – ad. away; at a distance; condition when something is no longer operating or continuing; not on; not connected
8. offensive – n. a military campaign of attack; ad. having to do with attacking
9. offer – v. to present or propose; n. the act of presenting or proposing; that which is presented or proposed
10. office – n. a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointed
11. officer – n. a person in the military who commands others; any person who is a member of a police force
12. official – n. a person with power in an organization; a representative of an organization or government; ad. of or about an office; approved by the government or someone in power
13. often – ad. many times
14. oil – n. a thick liquid that does not mix with water and that burns easily; a black liquid taken from the ground and used as fuel
15. old – ad. not young or new; having lived or existed for many years
16. on – prep. above and held up by; touching the upper surface of (“The book is on the table.”); supported by (“He is on his feet.”); about (“The report on the meeting is ready.”); at the time of (“He left on Wednesday.”)
17. once – ad. one time only
18. only – ad. being the single one or ones; no more than (“We have only two dollars.”)
19. open – v. to start (“They opened talks.”); ad. not closed; not secret
20. operate – v. to do work or a job; to cut into the body for medical reasons
21. opinion – n. a belief based on one’s own ideas and thinking
22. oppose – v. to be against; to fight against
23. opposite – ad. different as possible; completely different from; exactly the other way (“North is the opposite direction from south.”)
24. oppress – v. to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel force or power
25. or – conj. giving another of two choices; giving the last of several choices
26. orbit – v. to travel in space around a planet or other object; n. the path or way an object travels in space around another object or planet
27. order – v. to give a command; to tell someone what to do; n. a command; the correct or normal way things are organized; a peaceful situation in which people obey laws
28. organ – n. a part of the body that has a special purpose, such as the heart or brain
29. organism – n. a living thing, often so small it can be seen only through a microscope
30. organize – v. to put in order; to put together into a system
31. other – ad. different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or more (“That man is short; the other is tall.”)
32. our – ad. of or belonging to us
33. oust – v. to force to leave; to remove by force
34. out – ad. away from the inside; opposite of in
35. over – conj. above; covering; across, in or on every part of (“all over the world”)
36. overthrow – v. to remove from power; to defeat or end by force
37. owe – v. to pay or have to repay (usually money) in return for something received
38. own – v. to have or possess for oneself

Letter P

1. pain – n. a hurt or suffering somewhere in the body
2. paint – v. to cover with a liquid color; to make a picture with liquid colors; n. a colored liquid used to cover or protect a surface
3. paper – n. a thin, flat material made from plants or cloth often used for writing
4. parachute – n. a device that permits a person or thing to fall slowly from an airplane or helicopter to the ground
5. parade – n. a group of people and vehicles moving together to celebrate a special event or anniversary
6. pardon – v. to forgive for a crime and release from punishment
7. parent – n. a father or mother
8. parliament – n. a government lawmaking group
9. part – n. something less than the whole; not all of something
10. particle – n. a very small piece of matter
11. partner – n. a person who takes part in some activity in common with another or others (“The two men were business partners.”)
12. party – n. a group of people working together for a political purpose; a group of people or friends gathered together for enjoyment
13. pass – v. to go by or move around something; to move along; to cause or permit to go
14. passenger – n. a person traveling by airplane, train, boat or car who is not the pilot or driver
15. passport – n. an official government document that shows a person’s identity and citizenship and permits a citizen to travel to another country
16. past – n. the time gone by; the time before; ad. recent; immediately before; former
17. path – n. a narrow way for walking; a way along which something moves
18. patient – n. a person being treated by a doctor for a health problem
19. pay – v. to give money for work done or for something bought
20. peace – n. the condition of freedom from war, fighting or noise; rest; quiet
21. people – n. any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or nation (“the American people”)
22. percent – n. a part of every hundred (“Ten is ten percent of one hundred.”)
23. perfect – ad. complete or correct in every way; completely right or good; without mistakes
24. perform – v. to speak, dance or sing in front of others
25. period – n. an amount of time within events, restrictions or conditions
26. permanent – ad. never changing; lasting for a very long time or for all time
27. permit – v. to let; to make possible
28. person – n. a man, woman or child
29. persuade – v. to cause someone to do something by explaining or urging (“The police persuaded the criminal to surrender his weapon.”)
30. physical – ad. of the body
31. physics – n. the study of motion, matter and energy
32. picture – n. something that shows what another thing looks like; an idea or representation of something as seen by the eye; a painting; what is made with a camera
33. piece – n. a part of something larger
34. pig – n. a farm animal used for its meat
35. pilot – n. one who guides or flies an airplane or helicopter
36. pipe – n. a long, round piece of material used to move liquid or gas
37. place – v. to put something somewhere; n. an area or a part of an area; space where a person or thing is; any room, building, town or country
38. plan – v. to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing something (“They plan to have a party.”); n. an organized or developed idea or method (“The plan will not work.”)
39. planet – n. a large object in space that orbits the sun (“Earth is a planet.”)
40. plant – v. to put into the ground to grow; n. a living growth from the ground which gets its food from air, water and earth
41. plastic – n. a material made from chemicals that can be formed and made into things
42. play – v. to have fun; to not work; to take part in a sport; to make music on an instrument; n. a story acted in a theater
43. please – v. to make one happy; to give enjoyment
44. plenty – n. all that is needed; a large enough amount
45. plot – v. to make secret plans; n. a secret plan to do something wrong or illegal
46. poem – n. words and their sounds organized in a special way to express emotions
47. point – v. to aim one’s finger toward; to aim; n. the sharp end of something
48. poison – n. a substance that can destroy life or damage health
49. police – n. a government agency responsible for guarding the public, keeping order, and making sure people obey the law; members of that agency
50. policy – n. an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or business
51. politics – n. the activities of government and of those who are in public office
52. pollute – v. to release dangerous or unpleasant substances into the air, soil or water
53. poor – n. people with little or no money; ad. lacking money or goods; of bad quality
54. popular – ad. liked by many people; generally approved by the public
55. population – n. all the people in a place, city or country
56. port – n. a city where ships load or unload goods; a place on a coast where ships can be safe from a storm
57. position – n. a place; the way of holding the body; the way a thing is set or placed; a job (or level of a job) in an organization
58. possess – v. to have; to own; to control or be controlled by
59. possible – ad. able to be done; can happen or is expected to happen
60. postpone – v. to delay action until a later time
61. pour – v. to flow; to cause to flow
62. poverty – n. the condition of being poor
63. power – n. the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling force; force or energy used to do work (“Water power turns the wheel.”)
64. praise – v. to say good things about; to approve
65. pray – v. to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spirit
66. predict – v. to say what one believes will happen in the future (“The weather scientist predicted a cold winter.”)
67. pregnant – ad. carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to give birth to a baby
68. present – v. to offer for consideration (“We will present our idea to the committee.”); n. a gift (“I gave them a present for their anniversary.”); ad. now (“The present time is a good time.”); ad. to be at a place (“I was present at school yesterday.”)
69. president – n. the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of an organization
70. press – v. to urge strongly; n. newspapers, magazines and other publications
71. pressure – n. the force produced when something is pushed down or against something else
72. prevent – v. to keep or stop from going or happening
73. price – n. the amount of money for which anything is bought, sold or offered for sale
74. prison – n. a place where a person is kept as punishment for a crime
75. private – ad. of or about a person or group that is secret; opposite public
76. prize – n. something offered or won in a competition; something of value that one must work hard for
77. probably – ad. a good chance of taking place; a little more than possible
78. problem – n. a difficult question or situation with an unknown or unclear answer
79. process – n. an operation or series of changes leading to a desired result
80. produce – v. to make; to create; to cause something to be; to manufacture
81. profession – n. a job that requires special training
82. professor – n. a teacher at a college or university
83. profit – n. money gained from a business activity after paying all costs of that activity
84. program – n. a plan of action; the different events or parts of a meeting or show
85. progress – n. movement forward or toward improvement or a goal
86. project – n. a planned effort to do something
87. promise – v. to say one will do something; n. a spoken or written agreement to do something
88. propaganda – n. ideas or information used to influence opinions
89. property – n. anything owned by someone such as land, buildings or goods
90. propose – v. to present or offer for consideration
91. protect – v. to guard; to defend; to prevent from being harmed or damaged
92. proteins – n. substances responsible for the growth of tissue and for fixing damaged tissue
93. protest – v. to speak against; to object
94. prove – v. to show to be true
95. provide – v. to give something needed or wanted
96. public – ad. of or about all the people in a community or country; opposite private
97. publication – n. something that is published such as a book, newspaper or magazine
98. publish – v. to make public something that is written; to include something in a book, newspaper or magazine
99. pull – v. to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the force; opposite push
100. pump – v. to force a gas or liquid up, into or through
101. punish – v. to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegal
102. purchase – v. to buy with money or with something of equal value; n. that which is bought
103. pure – ad. free from anything that is different or that reduces value; clean
104. purpose – n. the reason or desired effect for doing something; goal
105. push – v. to use force to move something away from the person or thing using the force; opposite pull
106. put – v. to place; to set in position

Letter Q

1. quality – n. that which something is known to have or be (“An important quality of steel is its strength.”); amount of value or excellence (“Their goods are of the highest quality.”)
2. question – v. to ask; to express wonder or disbelief; n. a sentence or word used in asking for information; a problem; an issue to be discussed
3. quick – ad. fast
4. quiet – ad. with little or no noise; having little or no movement; calm

Letter R

1. race – v. to run; to take part in a competition to decide who or what can move fastest; to take part in a campaign for political office; n. one of the major groups that humans can be divided into because of a common physical similarity, such as skin color
2. radar – n. a device that uses radio signals to learn the position or speed of objects that may be too far away to be seen
3. radiation – n. waves of energy from something that produces heat or light; energy from a nuclear substance, which can be dangerous
4. radio – n. the system of sending and receiving signals or sounds through the air without wires
5. raid – v. to make a sudden attack; n. a sudden attack carried out as an act of war, or for the purpose of seizing or stealing something
6. railroad – n. a road for trains; a company that operates such a road and its stations and equipment
7. rain – n. water falling from the sky
8. raise – v. to lift up; to move to a higher position; to cause to grow; to increase
9. rape – v. to carry out a sexual attack by force against a person
10. rare – ad. not common; not usual; not often
11. rate – n. speed; a measure of how quickly or how often something happens; the price of any thing or service that is bought or sold
12. reach – v. to put a hand toward; to arrive at; to come to
13. react – v. to act as a result of or in answer to
14. read – v. to look at and understand the meaning of written words or numbers
15. ready – ad. prepared; completed; organized; willing
16. real – ad. true; truly existing; not false
17. realistic – ad. in agreement with the way things are
18. reason – n. the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explains
19. reasonable – ad. ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing to compromise
20. rebel – v. to act against a government or power, often with force; to refuse to obey; n. one who opposes or fights against the government of his or her country
21. receive – v. to get or accept something given, offered or sent
22. recent – ad. a short time ago
23. recession – n. a temporary reduction in economic activity, when industries produce less and many workers lose their jobs
24. recognize – v. to know or remember something or someone that was known, known about or seen before; to accept another nation as independent and establish diplomatic ties with its government
25. record – v. to write something in order to have it for future use; to put sound or pictures in a form that can be kept and heard or seen again; n. a writing that shows proof or facts about something
26. recover – v. to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away (“The police recovered the stolen money.”); to return to normal health or normal conditions (“She is expected to recover from the operation.”)
27. red – ad. having the color like that of blood
28. reduce – v. to make less or smaller in number, size or amount; to cut
29. reform – v. to make better by changing; to improve; n. a change to a better condition
30. refugee – n. a person who has been forced to flee because of unjust treatment, danger or war
31. refuse – v. to reject; to not accept, give or do something
32. register – v. to have one’s name officially placed on a list of people permitted to vote in an election or take part in an educational program
33. regret – n. a feeling of sadness or sorrow about something that is done or that happens
34. reject – v. to refuse to accept, use or believe
35. relations – n. understandings or ties between nations; members of the same family; people connected by marriage or family ties
36. release – v. to free; to permit to go; to permit to be known or made public
37. religion – n. a belief in, or the honoring of, a god or gods
38. remain – v. to stay in a place after others leave; to stay the same
39. remains – n. a dead body
40. remember – v. to think about the past; opposite forget
41. remove – v. to take away or take off; to put an end to; to take out of a position or office
42. repair – n. work done to fix something
43. repeat – v. to say or do again
44. report – v. to tell about; to give the results of a study or investigation; n. the story about an event; the results of a study or investigation; a statement in which the facts may not be confirmed
45. represent – v. to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as an example
46. repress – v. to control or to restrict freedoms by force
47. request – v. to ask for; n. the act of asking for
48. require – v. to need or demand as necessary
49. rescue – v. to free from danger or evil
50. research – n. a careful study to discover correct information
51. resign – v. to leave a position, job or office
52. resist – v. to oppose; to fight to prevent
53. resolution – n. an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually reached by voting
54. resource – n. anything of value that can be used or sold
55. respect – v. to feel or show honor to a person or thing (“All citizens should respect the law.”)
56. responsible – ad. having a duty or job to do (“He is responsible for preparing the report.”); being the cause of (“They were responsible for the accident.”)
57. rest – v. to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; n. that which remains; the others
58. restaurant – n. a place where people can buy and eat meals
59. restrain – v. to keep controlled; to limit action by a person or group
60. restrict – v. to limit; to prevent from increasing or becoming larger
61. result – v. to happen from a cause; n. that which follows or is produced by a cause; effect
62. retire – v. to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health
63. return – v. to go or come back; to bring, give, take or send back
64. revolt – v. to protest violently; to fight for a change, especially of government
65. rice – n. a food grain
66. rich – ad. having much money or goods; having plenty of something
67. ride – v. to sit on or in and be carried along; to travel by animal, wheeled vehicle, airplane or boat
68. right – n. what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have (“It is their right to vote.”); ad. agreeing with the facts; good; correct; opposite wrong; on the side that is toward the east when one is facing north; opposite left
69. riot – v. to act with many others in a violent way in a public place; n. a violent action by a large group of people
70. rise – v. to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standing
71. risk – n. the chance of loss, damage or injury
72. river – n. a large amount of water that flows across land into another river, a lake or an ocean
73. road – n. a long piece of hard ground built between two places so people can walk, drive or ride easily from one place to the other
74. rob – v. to take money or property secretly or by force; to steal
75. robot – n. a machine that moves and performs work
76. rock – n. a hard piece of mineral matter
77. rocket – n. a device shaped like a tube that moves through air or space by burning gases and letting them escape from the back or bottom, sometimes used as a weapon
78. roll – v. to turn over and over; to move like a ball
79. room – n. a separate area within a building with its own walls
80. root – n. the part of a plant that is under the ground and takes nutrients from the soil
81. rope – n. a long, thick piece of material made from thinner pieces of material, used for tying
82. rough – ad. not flat or smooth; having an uneven surface; violent; not made well
83. round – ad. having the shape of a ball or circle
84. rub – v. to move something over the surface of another thing
85. rubber – n. a substance made from the liquid of trees with the same name, or a similar substance made from chemicals
86. ruin – v. to damage severely; to destroy
87. rule – v. to govern or control; to decide; n. a statement or an order that says how something must be done
88. run – v. to move quickly by steps faster than those used for walking
89. rural – ad. describing areas away from cities which may include farms, small towns and unpopulated areas

Numbered Example Sentences for VOA Vocabulary (Letters M-R)

Letter M

1. The factory installed a new machine to increase production speed.
2. I read an interesting article in a health magazine about nutrition.
3. The main reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
4. Climate change is a major problem facing the world today.
5. She learned to make bread during the cooking class.
6. The old man walked slowly across the park.
7. There are many students in the library studying for exams.
8. The farmers bring fresh vegetables to the local market every Saturday.
9. They plan to marry next summer in a small ceremony.
10. The scientist measured the mass of the chemical compound.
11. Wood is a natural material used for building houses.
12. What matter are you most concerned about in the election?
13. You may leave early if you finish your work.
14. I don’t understand what you mean by that statement.
15. The carpenter will measure the room before installing new cabinets.
16. The restaurant serves fresh meat from local farms.
17. The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the infection.
18. We will meet at the coffee shop at three o’clock.
19. She is a valuable member of our research team.
20. His memory of childhood events is very clear.
21. I received an important message from the hospital.
22. The teacher explained her method for solving math problems.
23. The middle of the road is marked with a yellow line.
24. The military conducted training exercises near the border.
25. Keep an open mind when considering new ideas.
26. Wait a minute while I finish this email.
27. I miss my family when I travel for work.
28. Making that investment was a big mistake.
29. The city built a modern transportation system.
30. He saved his money to buy a new car.
31. January is the first month of the year.
32. We need more time to complete the project.
33. I drink coffee every morning before work.
34. Most people prefer to shop online these days.
35. My mother taught me how to cook traditional dishes.
36. The mountain peak was covered with snow.
37. Please move your car from the parking space.
38. The civil rights movement changed American society.
39. We watched a good movie at the theater last night.
40. There is too much noise in this restaurant.
41. The police are investigating the murder case.
42. She plays classical music on the piano beautifully.

Letter N

43. Please write your name at the top of the paper.
44. The narrow street was difficult for large trucks to navigate.
45. Our nation celebrates independence day every July.
46. She is a native speaker of Spanish.
47. It is natural for children to be curious about the world.
48. We should protect nature and preserve the environment.
49. The navy ships patrolled the coastal waters.
50. The hospital is located near the downtown area.
51. It is necessary to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
52. Plants need water and sunlight to grow.
53. My neighbor helps me take care of my garden.
54. Neither option seems like a good choice.
55. The doctor examined the damaged nerve in his leg.
56. Switzerland remained neutral during the war.
57. I have never visited that country before.
58. Scientists made a new discovery about the solar system.
59. The news reported heavy rainfall in the region.
60. The next train arrives at platform two.
61. She seems like a nice person to work with.
62. We stayed awake all night studying for the exam.
63. No smoking is allowed inside the building.
64. The construction work created a lot of noise.
65. The patient’s temperature returned to normal after treatment.
66. The compass points north toward the magnetic pole.
67. I am not ready to make that decision yet.
68. The teacher wrote a note to the student’s parents.
69. There is nothing in the refrigerator for dinner.
70. The meeting will start now at exactly two o’clock.
71. Many countries signed the nuclear disarmament treaty.
72. Can you tell me the number of people attending the conference?

Letter O

73. Citizens must obey the laws of their country.
74. The museum displays ancient art objects from Egypt.
75. Scientists observe wildlife behavior in their natural habitat.
76. The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of Earth’s surface.
77. The book is made of recycled paper.
78. Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
79. The company will offer health insurance to all employees.
80. She works in a busy law office downtown.
81. The officer directed traffic around the accident scene.
82. The government official announced new tax policies.
83. We often eat dinner together as a family.
84. The mechanic changed the oil in my car.
85. My grandfather is ninety years old but still very active.
86. Place the book on the table next to the lamp.
87. I visited Paris once during my college years.
88. There is only one piece of cake left.
89. Please open the window to let fresh air inside.
90. The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning.
91. In my opinion, the movie was too long and boring.
92. Many people oppose the construction of the new highway.
93. Hot and cold are opposite temperatures.
94. Would you prefer tea or coffee with your breakfast?
95. The judge will order the defendant to pay damages.
96. We need to organize our files in alphabetical order.
97. The other students arrived earlier than expected.
98. This is our final chance to win the championship.
99. The security guard escorted the troublemaker out of the building.
100. The bridge spans over the wide river valley.
101. The citizens decided to own the land collectively.

Letter P

102. The injection caused sharp pain in her arm.
103. The artist will paint a portrait of the family.
104. Students write their essays on white paper.
105. Every parent wants the best education for their child.
106. The engine is an important part of any car.
107. The political party held a campaign rally downtown.
108. The bus will pass through several small towns.
109. Historians study events from the past to understand the present.
110. The hiking path leads through the forest to the lake.
111. The patient waited two hours to see the doctor.
112. Employees receive their pay every two weeks.
113. The treaty brought peace between the two nations.
114. Many people gathered in the square to celebrate.
115. Fifty percent of the students passed the difficult exam.
116. She gave a perfect presentation without any mistakes.
117. The actors will perform the play three times this week.
118. The meeting lasted for a period of two hours.
119. The security guard will permit visitors to enter the building.
120. Each person must show identification before voting.
121. Regular exercise is important for physical health.
122. The family took a picture during their vacation.
123. She ate a small piece of chocolate cake.
124. Place the documents in the filing cabinet.
125. We need to plan our trip to Europe carefully.
126. Farmers plant seeds in the spring season.
127. Children love to play games in the park.
128. The music was designed to please the audience.
129. The teacher used a point system to grade assignments.
130. The police arrested the suspect after a brief chase.
131. The company’s policy requires all employees to wear uniforms.
132. Many citizens are interested in local politics.
133. The charity helps poor families buy food and clothing.
134. The popular restaurant always has long waiting lines.
135. The city’s population has grown significantly over the past decade.
136. She applied for a management position at the company.
137. It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
138. The government has the power to make laws.
139. The teacher will present the award to the best student.
140. The president addressed the nation on television.
141. Reporters from the press attended the news conference.
142. Vaccination can prevent many dangerous diseases.
143. The price of gasoline increased again this month.
144. The convicted criminal was sentenced to prison.
145. The diary contains private thoughts and personal memories.
146. She will probably arrive late due to heavy traffic.
147. The math problem took me an hour to solve.
148. The factory will produce a thousand cars this month.
149. The television program starts at eight o’clock tonight.
150. The construction project will take six months to complete.
151. He made a promise to help with the fundraising event.
152. The security system will protect the valuable artwork.
153. The lawyer presented evidence to prove his client’s innocence.
154. The government will provide free healthcare to senior citizens.
155. The public library offers computer classes every weekend.
156. You need to pull the door handle to open it.
157. The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss safety procedures.
158. Push the red button to stop the machine immediately.
159. Put your shoes by the door when you enter the house.

Letter Q

160. The quality of this restaurant’s food is excellent.
161. The reporter will question the mayor about the new budget.
162. We need to make a quick decision about the job offer.
163. The library is a quiet place for studying and reading.

Letter R

164. The athletes will race around the track three times.
165. The ship’s captain used radio communication to call for help.
166. Heavy rain flooded the streets downtown.
167. The company decided to raise employee salaries by five percent.
168. The swimmer could not reach the other side of the lake.
169. She likes to read mystery novels before bedtime.
170. The students are ready to take their final examinations.
171. This is a real diamond, not an artificial one.
172. The reason for the delay was mechanical problems with the airplane.
173. I will receive my diploma at the graduation ceremony.
174. The recent earthquake caused significant damage to buildings.
175. The teacher helped me recognize my mistakes in the essay.
176. The secretary will record the minutes of the meeting.
177. The traffic light changed from green to red.
178. The new medicine will reduce inflammation and pain.
179. The customer decided to refuse the store’s offer.
180. Freedom of religion is protected by the constitution.
181. Please remain seated until the airplane stops moving.
182. I remember my first day of school very clearly.
183. The janitor will remove the graffiti from the wall.
184. The mechanic completed the repair work on the car.
185. Could you repeat the directions to your house?
186. The journalist will report on the election results.
187. The lawyer will represent her client in court.
188. I request permission to leave work early today.
189. This job will require specialized training and experience.
190. The firefighters helped rescue people from the burning building.
191. The university conducts scientific research on climate change.
192. We should respect the opinions of others even when we disagree.
193. The manager is responsible for training new employees.
194. The tired workers decided to rest for a few minutes.
195. The medicine had no result on the patient’s condition.
196. The travelers will return home after their vacation ends.
197. The rich businessman donated money to build a new hospital.
198. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
199. The sun will rise at six-thirty tomorrow morning.
200. The river flows from the mountains to the sea.
201. The road construction will cause traffic delays for several months.
202. The children threw a large rock into the pond.
203. Each hotel room has a private bathroom and television.
204. The principal will establish new rules for student behavior.
205. The marathon runners run twenty-six miles through the city.