Top 476 - 500 Nouns: English Vocabulary List

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

"He carried a weapon illegally."

"A weapon of mass destruction is a nuclear device that could cause catastrophic damage."

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

"Cancer is a serious disease."

"Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving the survival rates for many types of cancer."

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

"The ocean covers most of the Earth's surface."

"The abyssal plain lies deep beneath the ocean floor, far from any sunlight."

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

"The vaccine protects us well."

"Getting the annual flu vaccine is recommended to prevent serious illness during the winter months."

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

"Master a new technique."

"The chef demonstrated a new cooking technique that involved slow roasting vegetables to bring out their natural sweetness and flavor."

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

"The lawyer has a client."

"The marketing firm worked diligently to meet the specific needs of their most important client."

a collection of data stored together in a computer, under a particular name

"The file is on my computer."

"She saved the file in the wrong folder."

a form of communication using spoken words

"We need to talk later."

"They had a short talk after class and solved the problem."

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

"The path is narrow."

"The narrow dirt path through the forest led us to a beautiful waterfall hidden among the tall green trees."

the process of physical, mental, or emotional development

"The plant shows growth."

"The rapid growth of the city has led to significant infrastructural challenges."

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

"Work-related stress is a serious health problem."

"Post-traumatic stress disorder affects many soldiers who have experienced extremely difficult situations during war."

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

"The ring is made of pure gold."

"The ring was made of pure gold and had a small diamond in the center that sparkled brightly in the sunlight."

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

"The noise is loud."

"Constant noise from the construction site next door made it impossible for her to concentrate on studying for her final law school exams."

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

"The treatment helped him recover."

"The doctor recommended a new treatment that could cure the disease within just a few weeks."

the activity of exchanging goods or services

"The ancient Silk Road was a route for trade."

"Specialization and trade allow a country to focus on producing goods where it has a comparative advantage and then trading them for other needed products."

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

"The fruit is sweet and juicy."

"Fresh fruit is important for a balanced diet."

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

"My ear is hurting."

"She has pierced ears and wears small earrings."

a specific manner of considering something

"What is your perspective?"

"From his unique perspective, the political situation appeared much more complex."

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

"She is my partner."

"He introduced his partner of ten years to his family at the celebratory dinner."

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

"I drank tea from a cup."

"She drank three cups of coffee before noon because she had not slept well the night before and needed the caffeine to stay awake during her morning classes."

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

"His belief is strong."

"His deeply held belief in the inherent goodness of people guided his actions."

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

"We took a break."

"He took a short break every two hours to stretch his legs and rest his eyes because staring at the computer screen gave him headaches."

a specific task or duty assigned to an individual or group

"Our mission is very important."

"The astronaut's primary mission was to repair the telescope while orbiting high above Earth."

someone or something that is being described, discussed, or dealt with

"He is the subject."

"The main subject of the lecture was the historical impact of the industrial revolution."

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

"My boss is very strict."

"My boss expects everyone to arrive on time but she frequently comes late without offering any explanation to us."