Top 201 - 225 Nouns: English Vocabulary List

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

"The tree is very tall."

"A tree grows in front of our house."

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

"Her leadership ability impressed the entire company"

"Her ability to learn new languages quickly amazed her friends and helped her travel easily in many countries."

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

"The disease is serious."

"Doctors worked hard to stop the disease."

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

"He is doing research on cancer cures."

"Groundbreaking research often requires years of dedication and interdisciplinary collaboration."

a series of written or printed names or items, typically one below the other

"Make a shopping list."

"She wrote a list of homework tasks before leaving school."

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

"Her emotion was clear."

"She tried to hide her emotion during the speech but her voice cracked and tears filled her eyes revealing how deeply she was affected."

something that is caused by something else

"The test result was good."

"The result of the experiment surprised everyone because it contradicted the original hypothesis."

an area of activity or a subject of study

"The children played in the field."

"Her groundbreaking research in the field of neuroscience earned international recognition."

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

"The button is missing."

"She sewed a button onto the coat."

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

"The office is on the first floor."

"Her office is located on the fifteenth floor with a magnificent view of the river and the old bridge that was built in the nineteenth century."

our purpose or desired result

"My goal is to win."

"Their primary goal was to secure funding for the innovative research project they had developed."

the person who tells the story in a novel, poem, etc.

"The story is told by an unreliable narrator."

"An omniscient narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in a story"

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

"This is a new record."

"The athlete shattered the previous record with an astonishing display of speed and endurance."

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

"She played a key role."

"The actor's compelling role in the historical drama earned him critical acclaim."

the use of influence or demands to persuade or force someone to do something

"He felt the pressure."

"The immense pressure from his peers eventually led him to abandon his original plans."

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

"Winter is a season."

"Each distinct season brings its own unique weather patterns and natural beauty to the landscape."

a group of people, often with something in common

"A bunch of friends."

"A happy bunch of tourists gathered at the landmark, eager to explore the city's attractions."

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

"This is a development."

"The rapid development of renewable energy technologies is crucial for combating climate change."

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

"The choice was easy."

"You have a choice between accepting the job offer now or waiting for a potentially better opportunity but waiting also carries some risk."

a situation that involves violent action in physical form

"They had a fight."

"The intense political fight over the proposed legislation dominated the news for weeks."

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

"I need some paper now."

"Please use recycled paper to help protect the environment."

(plural) a group of people whose job is to catch thieves, killers, etc. and make sure everyone follows rules

"The police arrived quickly."

"The police arrived at the scene of the accident within five minutes and began directing traffic around the damaged cars to prevent any further collisions."

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

"The tool is useful."

"The hammer is a basic tool but without it simple tasks like hanging a picture or repairing a loose shelf become much more difficult."

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

"The sun is a star."

"The North Star has guided sailors and travelers across the oceans for centuries without fail."

the act or process of transforming raw materials or different components into goods that can be used by customers

"Production starts early."

"The efficient production line ensured that the new car models were manufactured and ready for sale on schedule."