Words for what comes next.

ephemeral · ubiquitous · cacophony

Sophisticated words for advanced vocabulary

Elevated, advanced words for writers and speakers who want richer vocabulary.

ubiquitous · ambiguous · empirical

College-level vocabulary words to know

Advanced words for college reading, essays, and discussion.

Level32 words

High school vocabulary words for students

Challenging academic words for high school reading and writing.

eloquent · ambiguous · candid

Basic vocabulary words for beginners

Simple everyday words for beginner English and ESL learners.

happy · sad · big

ubiquitous · ephemeral · cogent

Advanced vocabulary words for adults

Advanced words that sharpen everyday adult reading and speech.

Subject

Subject12 words

Math vocabulary

The language behind the numbers.

addition · difference · division

Subject9 words

Geometry vocabulary

Talk about shapes, space, and size.

angle · area · circumference

Subject17 words

Science vocabulary

Make sense of scientific ideas.

ecosystem · energy · evaporation

Subject20 words

Tier 2 vocabulary

Words that travel across school subjects.

analyze · benefit · challenge

Subject20 words

Business vocabulary

Communicate clearly at work.

assess · authorize · benefit

Subject12 words

Words for feelings & attitudes

Say more about how someone feels.

empathy · calm · embarrassed

Subject16 words

Vocabulary for clear writing

Make your meaning easier to follow.

coherent · concise · context

Subject40 words

Medical and health vocabulary words

Core medical, nutrition, and health terms for students and caregivers.

diagnosis · prognosis · symptom

Subject34 words

Government and civics vocabulary words

Key terms about the Constitution, democracy, elections, and civic life.

constitution · amendment · democracy

Subject34 words

Art and design vocabulary word list

Key words for talking about art, color, and design.

palette · canvas · sketch

membrane · nucleus · cytoplasm

Cell biology vocabulary words

Core terms for cell structure, mitosis, meiosis, and the cell cycle.

hypothesis · experiment · variable

Scientific words for students

Core science vocabulary covering hypotheses, experiments, cells, and more.

Subject35 words

Technology and computer vocabulary words

Everyday tech and computer science words covering software, data, and the internet.

algorithm · software · hardware

hypothesis · experiment · observation

Scientific method vocabulary words

Core words for the steps and vocabulary of the scientific method.

Subject35 words

Finance vocabulary for money and investing

Key terms spanning banking, investing, insurance, accounting, and budgeting.

asset · liability · equity

dividend · divisor · quotient

Division vocabulary for math and biology

Terms for long division in math and mitosis and meiosis in biology.

revolution · industrialization · urbanization

History vocabulary from key eras

Terms spanning the Renaissance, industrial era, and civil rights movements.

skeleton · cranium · vertebra

Human body vocabulary word list

Anatomy words for the skeletal, muscular, digestive, and nervous systems.

Subject32 words

Algebra vocabulary word list

Essential algebra terms covering variables, equations, and expressions.

variable · coefficient · constant

Subject32 words

Ecology and ecosystem vocabulary list

Core terms for ecosystems, biodiversity, and species in nature.

ecosystem · habitat · biodiversity

pharaoh · pyramid · hieroglyphics

Ancient civilizations vocabulary word list

Key terms from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other early civilizations.

Earth science vocabulary: volcanoes to fossils

Vocabulary for volcanoes, earthquakes, fossils, and rock cycles.

volcano · magma · lava

angle · vertex · parallel

Geometry vocabulary words for students

Core geometry terms for shapes, angles, and measurement.

continent · hemisphere · equator

Geography vocabulary: landforms and map terms

Core geography vocabulary covering landforms, map skills, and human geography.

Chemistry vocabulary words for students

Core terms for matter, atoms, reactions, and the periodic table.

matter · atom · molecule

marketing · branding · brand

Marketing vocabulary for digital marketers

Key terms for branding, SEO, and digital marketing campaigns.

Subject28 words

Genetics and DNA vocabulary words

Terms for genes, DNA, heredity, and inherited traits.

gene · DNA · RNA

Subject22 words

Water cycle vocabulary words for science

Terms for evaporation, condensation, and the water cycle stages.

evaporation · condensation · precipitation

Plant and garden vocabulary words

Words for talking about plants, gardens, trees, and how they grow.

root · stem · leaf

multiply · multiplication · factor

Multiplication vocabulary word list

Key terms for understanding multiplication facts, arrays, and products.

defendant · plaintiff · verdict

Law and legal vocabulary word list

Core terms for courts, criminal justice, and the judicial branch.

force · motion · velocity

Force and motion vocabulary words

Physics terms for forces, motion, speed, and Newton's laws.

subtract · subtraction · difference

Subtraction vocabulary word list

Key math terms for subtraction, differences, and regrouping.

polynomial · monomial · binomial

Polynomial vocabulary word list

Algebra terms for polynomials, terms, degrees, and coefficients.

circle · triangle · square

Shape vocabulary words for geometry

Words for 2D and 3D shapes, circles, polygons, and triangles.

numerator · denominator · fraction

Fraction vocabulary words for math class

Key terms for understanding, comparing, and dividing fractions.

evolution · natural selection · adaptation

Evolution and natural selection vocabulary

Terms for studying how species change and adapt over time.

energy · kinetic energy · potential energy

Energy vocabulary for science class

Terms for heat transfer, energy types, and renewable power.

Statistics and probability vocabulary words

Terms for data, probability, and statistical analysis.

mean · median · mode

playwright · protagonist · antagonist

Theater and drama vocabulary words

Terms for plays, stagecraft, and the elements of drama.

scarcity · supply · demand

Economics vocabulary words for students

Core economics terms covering supply, demand, and markets.

blueprint · prototype · mechanism

Engineering vocabulary words for students

Core engineering terms covering design, materials, and testing.

aperture · exposure · shutter

Photography vocabulary words for filmmaking

Camera, photography, and film editing vocabulary words.

secession · union · confederacy

Civil war vocabulary words to know

Key terms for studying causes and events of the Civil War.

Addition vocabulary words for math

Key terms for addition problems, sums, and equations.

sum · addend · total

cell · organism · nucleus

Biology vocabulary words for students

Core biology terms covering cells, genetics, and ecosystems.

circuit · current · voltage

Electricity vocabulary words for students

Core terms for circuits, current, and how electricity works.

force · velocity · acceleration

Physics vocabulary words for science students

Core terms for forces, energy, motion, and matter in physics.

citizen · government · democracy

Social studies vocabulary words for students

Core terms for geography, government, culture, and history.

Subject32 words

AP Psychology vocabulary list

Core AP Psychology terms covering cognition, memory, and conditioning.

cognition · perception · stimulus

Subject34 words

Religion vocabulary for Bible, Islam, and Judaism

Core terms from Christianity, Islam, and Judaism for religious studies.

scripture · prophet · covenant

colonist · rebellion · tyranny

American Revolution vocabulary words

Key terms for studying the causes and events of the American Revolution.

ethics · metaphysics · epistemology

Philosophy vocabulary for new students

Core terms for studying ethics, logic, and the big questions.

decimal · fraction · tenths

Measurement vocabulary for math class

Words for length, weight, volume, and the metric system.

length · width · height

Subject25 words

Decimal vocabulary for math students

Words for place value, rounding, and decimal notation.

Science vocabulary words for students

Core science terms covering biology, chemistry, and physics basics.

atom · molecule · cell

Themes and topics

Themes and topics36 words

Personality traits vocabulary word list

Adjectives and nouns for describing personality, good traits, and flaws.

kind · generous · honest

Space words for astronomy and exploration

Vocabulary about outer space, planets, stars, and space exploration.

astronaut · asteroid · atmosphere

amplitude · frequency · wavelength

Waves and sound vocabulary words

Key terms for waves, sound, and light, useful for science class and reports.

Themes and topics33 words

Space and astronomy vocabulary

Core space words covering planets, spacecraft, and the wider solar system.

astronaut · astronomy · asteroid

microscope · telescope · magnet

Picture vocabulary words for science

Concrete, picturable science words for picture vocabulary cards and tests.

Archaic English words to know

Old-fashioned English words once common in poetry, plays, and speech.

thee · thou · thy

Ocean words for young explorers

Vocabulary about the sea, marine life, tides, and ocean geography.

ocean · sea · wave

melody · rhythm · harmony

Music vocabulary words for students and singers

Key terms for reading music, singing, and understanding instruments.

forecast · temperature · humidity

Weather vocabulary words for storms and climate

Everyday and storm-related terms for describing weather and climate.

Themes and topics33 words

Food vocabulary for everyday and science topics

Everyday food words plus food chain, food web, and food safety terms for learners.

nutrition · ingredient · cuisine

knight · castle · kingdom

Medieval words for history and vocabulary study

Castle, knight, and kingdom vocabulary for studying the medieval period.

Themes and topics31 words

Descriptive vocabulary for sensory writing

Sensory and texture words for vivid, descriptive writing.

texture · rough · smooth

World War II and Holocaust vocabulary

Key terms for studying World War II and the Holocaust.

ally · axis · invasion

Themes and topics33 words

Animal vocabulary for every learner

Words for wildlife, farm animals, sea life, and animal behavior.

mammal · reptile · amphibian

Themes and topics29 words

Dance vocabulary for ballet and beyond

Ballet, jazz, and hip hop terms for dance students of all levels.

choreography · tempo · rhythm

Family vocabulary words for all ages

Everyday words for family members, relationships, and family trees.

parent · mother · father

goalkeeper · defender · midfielder

Soccer and football vocabulary words

Terms for soccer and American football positions, rules, and plays.

Themes and topics32 words

Environment and sustainability vocabulary words

Terms for ecosystems, pollution, recycling, and sustainable living.

ecosystem · biodiversity · habitat

Themes and topics32 words

Construction and architecture vocabulary words

Terms for building parts, tools, and architectural styles.

blueprint · foundation · framing

trench · trench warfare · no man's land

World War 1 vocabulary words to know

Key terms for studying the causes, battles, and effects of WWI.

Slang vocabulary: gen Z terms and pirate words

Popular gen Z slang and colorful pirate expressions explained.

rizz · sus · cap

British English vocabulary and old English words

Everyday British terms plus classic, old-fashioned English words.

lorry · boot · bonnet

Ocean vocabulary words for beach and sea

Ocean, beach, and marine words for sea-themed learning.

ocean · tide · wave

climate · weather · atmosphere

Climate change vocabulary words to know

Key terms for climate change, weather, and global warming.

tradition · custom · heritage

Culture vocabulary for anthropology and society

Words for culture, anthropology, and society vocabulary.

articulate · eloquent · concise

Communication and public speaking vocabulary

Words for speaking clearly, holding a conversation, and presenting confidently.

pitcher · catcher · batter

Baseball vocabulary words for fans and players

Key terms for baseball positions, plays, and scoring.

Themes and topics26 words

Tennis vocabulary and match terms for players

Essential words for tennis strokes, scoring, and match play.

serve · volley · backhand

harvest · crop · livestock

Agriculture and farm vocabulary words

Words for farms, crops, livestock, and everyday farming life.

infantry · artillery · cavalry

Military vocabulary words and army terms

Key terms for military ranks, roles, and operations.

canopy · undergrowth · habitat

Nature vocabulary words for forests and jungles

Words for forests, jungles, wildlife, and the natural world.

Bird vocabulary and words about birds

Words for bird anatomy, behavior, and habitats, from beak to migration.

beak · talon · plumage

fossil · extinct · herbivore

Dinosaur vocabulary words for kids

Words for dinosaur types, fossils, and prehistoric life.

Poker vocabulary for beginners

Essential poker terms for reading the table and talking the game.

bluff · ante · fold

Insect vocabulary for young scientists

Words for insect body parts, life stages, and behavior.

insect · larva · pupa

freestyle · backstroke · breaststroke

Swimming vocabulary for swimmers

Words for strokes, pool parts, and swim training terms.

Everyday life

engineer · teacher · nurse

Vocabulary words for kids

Simple, everyday vocabulary words for young children to learn and practice at home.

apple · ball · cat

Everyday life38 words

Jobs and careers vocabulary words

Job titles and career words for interviews, resumes, and everyday conversation.

whisk · spatula · saucepan

Cooking vocabulary for the kitchen and menu

Kitchen and culinary vocabulary for cooking, baking, and reading menus.

athlete · stamina · endurance

Sports and fitness vocabulary for training

Vocabulary for sports, fitness, and games like volleyball and pickleball.

mortgage · escrow · equity

Real estate vocabulary for exam prep

Mortgage, escrow, and closing terms for real estate study.

Everyday life32 words

Travel vocabulary for trips and driving

Words for airports, hotels, cars, and vacation planning.

itinerary · luggage · passport

Everyday life32 words

House and home vocabulary words

Words for rooms, furniture, and parts of a house or apartment.

kitchen · bathroom · bedroom

Everyday life31 words

Clothing and sewing vocabulary words

Words for everyday clothes, fashion, and basic sewing terms.

shirt · trousers · dress

greeting · introduce · appointment

Essential ESL vocabulary words for learners

Everyday English words for ESL and language learners.

Telling time vocabulary words to learn

Words for telling time, clocks, and calendar vocabulary.

hour · minute · second

Synonyms and antonyms24 words

Fruit and vegetables vocabulary words

Words for parts, growth, and types of fruits and vegetables.

orchard · harvest · ripe

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms and antonyms word list

Everyday synonyms and antonyms for common describing words and feelings.

fear · delicious · stubborn

Grammar and word types

radiant · generous · resilient

Adjectives, nouns, and verbs word list

Positive adjectives, strong verbs, and nouns for describing people and writing vividly.

Grammar and word types25 words

Words with the prefix pre and what it means

Words built from the prefix pre-, meaning before, with common everyday examples.

preview · predict · prepare

Grammar and word types22 words

Words with the prefix bi and what it means

Words built from the prefix bi-, meaning two, such as bicycle and bilingual.

bicycle · biceps · bilingual

Grammar and word types40 words

Negative words and the tone they create

Common negative words that create a critical, sad, or hostile tone in writing.

awful · terrible · horrible

disagree · dishonest · distrust

Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes

Common prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots shown through example words.

Grammar and word types32 words

Words that start with the prefix dis-

Words built with the prefix dis-, meaning not or the opposite of.

disagree · disappear · disadvantage

Grammar and word types34 words

Advanced vocabulary words with their meanings

Challenging vocabulary words paired with meanings and root word connections.

advocate · adhere · adjacent

Grammar and word types28 words

Words that start with the prefix anti-

Words built with the prefix anti-, meaning against, opposing, or preventing.

antibiotic · antibody · anticipate

Multiple meaning words list

Common words with more than one meaning, useful for reading comprehension practice.

bank · bat · bark

quickly · slowly · happily

Words that end in the letters ly

Adverbs and other words ending in ly, useful for grammar and writing practice.

dictate · dictionary · predict

Root words: dict, graph, and port

Words built from the roots dict, graph, and port to strengthen root word vocabulary.

Grammar and word types20 words

Words with the Latin root cred

Words built from the Latin root cred, meaning to believe or trust.

credible · incredible · incredibly

Grammar and word types32 words

Words with multiple meanings

Words that carry two or more different meanings in everyday English.

bat · bank · bark

Grammar and word types35 words

Words with the -ic and -ology suffixes

Words ending in -ic and -ology, plus what these two common suffixes mean.

economic · historic · scientific

Grammar and word types36 words

FANBOYS conjunctions and connectors

The FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions plus related words for joining ideas.

for · and · nor

Common words that end in ly

Common adverbs ending in ly, useful for grammar practice and vivid writing.

quickly · slowly · happily

amazing · admirable · ambitious

Positive vocabulary words list

Uplifting adjectives that describe confident, kind, and hopeful people.

Letters and spelling

narrate · native · natural

Words that start with the letter N

A varied list of N words for vocabulary building, from noun to nostalgic.

cabin · cactus · calendar

Words that start with the letter C

A varied list of C words for spelling practice, word games, and vocabulary building.

package · palace · parallel

Words that start with the letter P

A varied list of P words for spelling, vocabulary building, and word games.

Words that start with the letter L for kids

Simple, age-appropriate L words for kids learning to read and spell.

ladder · lamp · laugh

Words with Q for spelling and Scrabble

Common and unusual words with Q, including a few short options for Scrabble.

quiet · quick · queen

automatic · automobile · autograph

Words with the auto prefix

Words built from the auto- prefix, meaning self, such as automatic and autograph.

magnet · majestic · mammal

Words that start with the letter M

A varied list of M words for spelling practice and vocabulary building.

Letters and spelling39 words

Words that start with the letter T

A varied list of T words for spelling, vocabulary, and word games.

tablet · talent · tangle

Words that start with the letter O

A varied list of everyday and advanced O words for spelling and vocabulary practice.

obey · object · obtain

Letters and spelling36 words

Words that start with the letter Q

A collection of real, useful Q words for spelling and vocabulary practice.

quack · quaint · qualify

Words that start with the letter V

A varied list of V words, from everyday terms to more advanced vocabulary.

vacant · vacation · vaccine

Words that start with the letter J

J words for kids, plus a few science and math vocabulary terms that start with J.

jacket · jaguar · jar

autograph · paragraph · photograph

Words with the root graph and their meaning

Words built from the root graph, meaning to write, such as paragraph and biography.

biography · biology · biologist

Words with the root bio and what it means

Words built from the root bio, meaning life, such as biology and biodiversity.

Letters and spelling38 words

Words with the letters qu together

Common words that start with or contain qu, useful for spelling practice.

quick · quiet · quilt

Words that start with the letter F

Simple, kid-friendly F words for spelling lists and vocabulary practice.

family · farm · fast

Letters and spelling36 words

Words that start with the letter H

A varied list of words beginning with H for spelling and vocabulary practice.

happy · harbor · harvest

Letters and spelling23 words

Words with the letter V in them

A collection of words that contain the letter V for spelling and reading practice.

vivid · velvet · savvy

Words that start with aqua

Words built from the root aqua, meaning water, from common to technical terms.

aqua · aquamarine · aquanaut

wander · warmth · warrior

Words that start with the letter W

A varied list of words beginning with W for spelling and vocabulary practice.

unicorn · unicycle · uniform

Words that start with the prefix uni-

Words beginning with uni-, the prefix meaning one or a single unit.

benefit · beneficial · beneficiary

Words that start with the prefix bene-

Words beginning with bene-, the Latin prefix meaning good or well.

subway · submarine · subtract

Words that start with sub

Everyday and academic words built on the prefix sub, meaning under or below.

malice · malignant · malfunction

Words that start with mal

A collection of mal- words, a prefix meaning bad or wrong, for vocabulary building.

monopoly · monotone · monorail

Words that start with mono

Words built on the prefix mono, meaning one or single, from science to art.

Words that end in the letter x

A varied list of words ending in x, useful for spelling practice and word games.

box · fox · mix

postpone · postscript · postgraduate

Words that start with post

Words built on the prefix post, meaning after or later, for everyday and academic use.

telephone · microphone · megaphone

Words that contain the root phon

Words built on the Greek root phon, meaning sound, from telephone to symphony.

microscope · microphone · microwave

Words that start with micro

Words built on the prefix micro, meaning very small, from science to technology.

geography · geology · geometry

Words that start with geo

Words built on the Greek root geo, meaning earth, useful for science vocabulary study.

rebuild · recall · recharge

Words that start with the prefix re

Everyday and academic words built on the re- prefix.

Words that start with the ad prefix

Common words formed with the ad- prefix meaning toward.

adapt · addict · address

telephone · television · telescope

Words that start with the tele- prefix

Words built from the Greek root tele, meaning far or distant.

concur · condense · confide

Words that start with the con prefix

Words built on the con- prefix meaning with or together.

dictate · dictation · dictator

Words with the root dict meaning to speak

Words built on the Latin root dict, meaning to say or speak.

audio · audible · inaudible

Words that contain the letters aud

Words featuring aud, many linked to hearing and sound.

nonchalant · noncommittal · nonconformist

Words that start with the non prefix

Everyday words formed with the non- prefix meaning not.

epidemic · epidermis · epiglottis

Words that start with the epi prefix

Words built on the Greek prefix epi, meaning upon or above.

impossible · imperfect · impatient

Words that start with the im prefix

Words formed with the im- prefix, often meaning not.

Words that start with the ex prefix

Words built on the ex- prefix meaning out or former.

exit · exhale · exclude

hydrant · hydrate · dehydrate

Words with hydro: a vocabulary list

Words built from the Greek root hydro, meaning water, for vocabulary practice.

triangle · tricycle · tripod

Words that start with tri

Words built from the tri- prefix, meaning three, for spelling and vocabulary work.

eulogy · eulogize · eulogistic

Words starting with the prefix eu

Words beginning with eu, from the Greek prefix meaning good or well.

meter · kilometer · centimeter

Words with the root meter

Words built from meter, the root for measuring, in science and poetry.

mistake · mislead · misplace

Words that start with mis

Words built from the mis- prefix, meaning wrong or badly, for spelling practice.

Letters and spelling37 words

Words ending in en: a vocabulary list

Nouns and verbs that end in en, for spelling and reading practice.

happen · listen · kitten

transport · import · export

Words with the Latin root port

Words built from the Latin root port, meaning to carry, in travel and news.

audio · audience · audible

Words with the Latin root audi

Words built from the Latin root audi, meaning to hear, in music and media.

imaginative · independent · intelligent

I words to describe someone

Descriptive I words for talking about someone's character and personality.

international · interact · interactive

Words with the inter- prefix

Words built from the prefix inter-, meaning between or among.

antebellum · antecedent · antechamber

Ante words and the ante- prefix

Words containing ante, from antebellum to canteen, lantern, and guarantee.

comfortable · reasonable · valuable

Words with the -able suffix

Adjectives ending in -able, a suffix meaning capable of or worthy of.

awkward · awesome · awareness

Vocabulary words with the letter W

A varied vocabulary list of everyday English words containing the letter W.

harmony · honest · humble

Vocabulary words with the letter H

A vocabulary list of everyday English words containing the letter H.

Words that end in the letters or

Nouns ending in -or, like actor, color, and motor, for spelling practice.

actor · author · color

scope · telescope · telescopic

Words with the root scope

Words built from scope, the root meaning to view or look at, like telescope.

unhappy · unable · unfair

Words with the un- prefix

Everyday words formed with un-, the prefix that means not or the opposite.

Words containing the letter T

A varied mix of everyday and advanced words that contain the letter T.

table · talent · taste

Words that start with ped

Words beginning with ped, from pedal and pedestrian to pediatric and pedantic.

pedal · pedalo · peddle

multitask · multiply · multicultural

Words that start with multi

Words built on the prefix multi, meaning many, from multitask to multicultural.

transport · translate · transform

Words that start with trans

Prefix words beginning with trans-, meaning across, beyond, or through.

Words with Q but no U, explained

Rare English words that use Q without a following U, mostly loanwords.

qi · qat · qoph

accommodate · conscience · necessary

Difficult words to spell correctly

Commonly misspelled English words worth mastering for tests and writing.

Letters and spelling31 words

Easy E words for kids to learn

Simple, age-appropriate words that start with the letter E for young readers.

elephant · egg · elbow

Vocabulary words with spec inside

Words built on the Latin root spec, meaning to look or see.

spectacle · spectacular · spectator

biology · geology · psychology

Science words with logy at the end

Academic words ending in -logy, the suffix meaning study of.

tractor · contract · attract

Words with tract inside them

Words built on the Latin root tract, meaning to pull or draw.

Words that start with D for kids

Simple, kid-friendly words beginning with the letter D to read and spell.

dog · duck · doll

Words with AL for spelling and vocabulary

A varied list of words containing AL for spelling and vocabulary study.

animal · final · local

Words that start with K for kids

Fun, simple words beginning with the letter K for young readers.

kite · king · key

Words starting with S for vocabulary practice

A varied list of S words to strengthen spelling and vocabulary skills.

sun · star · smile

Words with the letter P for spelling practice

A mixed list of words containing P to build vocabulary and spelling skill.

apple · paper · happy

interrupt · disrupt · corrupt

Words with the root rupt meaning to break

Words built from the Latin root rupt, meaning to break or burst.

Words with the root ject meaning to throw

Words built from the Latin root ject, meaning to throw or cast.

reject · inject · eject

thermometer · thermostat · thermal

Words with the root therm relating to heat

Science and everyday words built from therm, the root meaning heat.

structure · construct · instruct

Words with the root struct meaning to build

Words built from the Latin root struct, meaning to build or arrange.

circumference · circumstance · circumstantial

Words with circum for vocabulary building

A curated list of words built from the prefix circum-, meaning around or about.

Co words for everyday vocabulary practice

A varied list of words that start with the letters co, from simple to advanced.

coast · coffee · cousin

semicircle · semicolon · semifinal

Words with semi for prefix and vocabulary study

Words built from the prefix semi-, meaning half or partly, from semicolon to semifinal.

decode · deactivate · defrost

Words with the prefix de for building vocabulary

Words formed with the prefix de-, meaning down, away, or reverse, for root and affix study.

superb · superhero · supermarket

Words that start with super for vocabulary fun

A playful and practical list of words that start with super, from superhero to supersonic.

cognition · cognitive · cognizant

Words with cogn built from the root meaning know

Words built from the Latin root cogn-, meaning to know, like cognition and recognize.

intramural · intranet · intravenous

Intra words explaining the prefix meaning within

Words formed with the prefix intra-, meaning within, such as intranet and intravenous.

Letters and spelling21 words

Words with the root greg meaning flock or herd

Words built from the Latin root greg, meaning flock or herd, like congregate and aggregate.

congregate · congregation · congregational

biology · geology · psychology

Words with ology for science and study terms

Words ending in ology, the suffix meaning the study of, from biology to criminology.

common · comfort · complete

Words that start with com for vocabulary practice

A varied list of words that start with com, from common and comfort to compress.

astronaut · astronomy · astronomer

Words with astro vocabulary list

Space and science words built from the root astro, meaning star.

Words ending in ic vocabulary list

Adjectives and nouns that end with the suffix ic, from magic to scientific.

magic · music · logic

extra · extract · extraction

Words with extra vocabulary list

Words built from the prefix extra, meaning beyond or outside the usual.

Words with miss vocabulary list

Words built from the Latin root miss, meaning to send, such as mission.

miss · mission · missile

Words with cent vocabulary list

Words built from the root cent, linked to hundred and to center.

cent · century · central

omni · omnipotent · omnipotence

Words with omni vocabulary list

Words built from the prefix omni, meaning all or every, such as omnivore.

xylophone · xenophobia · X-ray

Words with X and Z vocabulary list

Words featuring the tricky letters X and Z for spelling and vocabulary practice.

Words with pro vocabulary list

Words built from the prefix pro, meaning forward or in favor of.

pro · produce · product

synonym · synonymous · synonymy

Words with syn vocabulary list

Words built from the Greek prefix syn, meaning together or with.

spectator · inspect · respect

Words with spect: root word vocabulary list

Words built from the Latin root spect, meaning to look or see.

vision · visible · invisible

Words with vis: root word vocabulary list

Words containing the Latin root vis, related to seeing and sight.

artist · scientist · pianist

Words ending in ist: vocabulary word list

Everyday and academic words that end with the suffix ist.

optimism · pessimism · realism

Words ending in ism: vocabulary word list

Words that end in the suffix ism, naming beliefs and practices.

chronic · chronicle · chronicler

Words with chron: time-related vocabulary

Words built from the Greek root chron, meaning time.

forearm · forecast · forecastle

Words with fore: a prefix vocabulary list

Words that start with the prefix fore, meaning before or in front.

Letters and spelling31 words

Words ending in less: the suffix -less

Everyday adjectives formed with the suffix -less, meaning without.

harmless · careless · fearless

abandon · abbreviate · abdicate

Words with ab: an ab-prefix word list

Words that begin with ab, many built on the prefix meaning away from.

famous · dangerous · curious

Words that end in ous: adjective vocabulary

Adjectives ending in -ous, a suffix meaning full of or characterized by.

joyous · gracious · spacious

Words with ous: spelling and vocabulary list

A spelling-focused list of words containing the letter pattern ous.

Letters and spelling37 words

Words with di: a starter vocabulary list

Common words that begin with the letters di, from diary to division.

diagram · dial · diagnosis

astronomy · astronomer · astronomical

Words with astr: star and space vocabulary

Words containing astr, many linked to the Greek root for star.

Word games and puzzles

Word games and puzzles30 words

Hard spelling bee words for adults

Challenging words for adult spelling bees and competitive spelling practice.

accommodate · bureaucracy · conscientious

Word games and puzzles36 words

Obscure and advanced vocabulary words

Uncommon, advanced words for expanding vocabulary and impressing word-game fans.

sesquipedalian · perspicacious · obfuscate

Word games and puzzles30 words

Chess vocabulary and key terms

Key chess terms, from checkmate and gambit to tactics.

checkmate · stalemate · gambit

Word games and puzzles30 words

Match the word to its correct definition

Vocabulary words for practicing definition-matching exercises.

adamant · benevolent · candid

Books and literature

metaphor · simile · alliteration

Literary terms and vocabulary list

Key literary terms and figurative language vocabulary for reading and writing about fiction.

somber · playful · ironic

Tone and mood vocabulary word list

Descriptive words for identifying tone and mood in writing.

vulture · hearken · stealthily

The Tell-Tale Heart vocabulary words

Key vocabulary from Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart, from acute to vehemently.

Poetry vocabulary and literary terms

Terms for rhyme, meter, sound devices, and common poem forms.

stanza · verse · meter

greaser · elude · confide

The Outsiders vocabulary word list

Words from S. E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders for classroom study.

hatchet · survival · wilderness

Hatchet vocabulary words from Gary Paulsen's novel

Vocabulary from the survival novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.

banished · apothecary · feud

Romeo and Juliet vocabulary words

Vocabulary from Shakespeare's tragedy, from feuds to fate.

apprehensive · precision · anguish

The Giver vocabulary words by chapter

Vocabulary from Lois Lowry's The Giver, chapter by chapter.

itinerant · bindle · solitaire

Of Mice and Men vocabulary words

Vocabulary from Steinbeck's novella, from ranch life to loneliness.

Books and literature28 words

Beowulf vocabulary from the epic poem

Old English epic terms for warriors, fate, and heroic deeds in Beowulf.

valor · kinsman · lineage

Books and literature28 words

Lord of the Flies vocabulary list

Key words from Lord of the Flies covering savagery, order, and fear.

savage · savagery · civilization

opulence · extravagant · disillusionment

The Great Gatsby vocabulary list

Vocabulary from The Great Gatsby, from opulence to disillusionment.

hysteria · accusation · witchcraft

The Crucible vocabulary for readers

Words for hysteria, guilt, and accusation in The Crucible.

prejudice · integrity · empathy

To Kill a Mockingbird vocabulary

Words for justice, prejudice, and courage in the novel.

Books and literature32 words

A Christmas Carol vocabulary words

Vocabulary from Dickens's A Christmas Carol for readers and students.

miser · covetous · avarice

ambition · apparition · betrayal

Macbeth vocabulary word list

Key vocabulary and themes from Shakespeare's Macbeth.

foul · melancholy · perturbed

Hamlet vocabulary words from Shakespeare's play

Key vocabulary words drawn from Shakespeare's Hamlet for students and readers.

vanquish · malevolent · indignant

Harry Potter vocabulary words to build reading skill

Rich vocabulary words that appear throughout the Harry Potter series.

excavate · warden · delinquent

Holes vocabulary words from Louis Sachar's novel

Vocabulary words that appear in Louis Sachar's novel Holes for young readers.

precept · empathy · compassion

Wonder vocabulary words from R.J. Palacio's novel

Vocabulary words about kindness and difference from the novel Wonder.

censorship · conformity · dystopia

Fahrenheit 451 vocabulary words from Bradbury's novel

Vocabulary words from Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451 about censorship.

persecution · deportation · liberation

Night vocabulary words from Elie Wiesel's memoir

Vocabulary words from Elie Wiesel's Holocaust memoir Night.

wretch · abhorrent · malevolent

Frankenstein vocabulary words from Mary Shelley's novel

Vocabulary words from Mary Shelley's gothic novel Frankenstein.

Seasons and holidays

Seasonal vocabulary for spring, summer, fall, winter

Words for describing weather, nature, and activities across all four seasons.

blossom · bloom · sprout

Christmas · wreath · ornament

Christmas vocabulary word list for learners

Common Christmas words for ESL learners and holiday lessons.

Halloween · pumpkin · jack-o'-lantern

Halloween vocabulary word list for learners

Common Halloween words for ESL learners and classroom lessons.

harvest · gratitude · feast

Thanksgiving vocabulary word list

Holiday words for Thanksgiving history, food, and family traditions.

Seasons and holidays25 words

Valentine's Day vocabulary words for kids

Sweet, romantic, and friendly words for celebrating Valentine's Day.

valentine · affection · admire

Seasons and holidays28 words

Holiday vocabulary words for celebrations

Words for festive traditions, celebrations, and gatherings.

celebration · tradition · festival

resurrection · Lent · lily

Easter vocabulary words for spring

Words for Easter traditions, from resurrection to egg hunts.