The Oxford 5000

To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage

the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away

not in a place because of illness, etc.

To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.

based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation

Ridiculously unreasonable or illogical.

a large quantity that is more than enough

Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal.

a school or college for special training

to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier

a way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which country, area or social class a person comes from; how well somebody pronounces a particular language

the act of accepting a gift, an invitation, an offer, etc.

that can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc.

by chance; in a way that was not planned

to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit

a place to live, work or stay in

to succeed in doing or completing something

an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of work

according to a rule or the way that somebody says that something should be done

in a way that is appropriate to what has been done or said in a particular situation

the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked

responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

the process of gradually increasing or getting more and more of something over a period of time

the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakes

in a way that is correct and true in every detail

a statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing something wrong or illegal; the fact of accusing somebody

to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

a chemical, usually a liquid, that contains hydrogen and has a pH of less than seven. The hydrogen can be replaced by a metal to form a salt. Acids usually have a bitter sharp taste and can often burn holes in or damage things they touch.

the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.

a unit for measuring an area of land; 4 840 square yards or about 4 050 square metres

to make something such as a device or chemical process start working

the act of making something such as a device or chemical process start working

a person who works to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aims

very serious or severe

the action or process of changing something, or of being changed, to suit a new purpose or situation

the condition of being unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful

in a way that is more than was first mentioned or is usual

Good enough to meet a standard or requirement.

in a way that is enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need

to stick to something

next to something

to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better

a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it

to manage and organize the affairs of a company, an organization, a country, etc.

connected with organizing the work of a business or an institution

a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affairs of a company or an institution, or a person who works in an office dealing with records, accounts, etc.

the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organization

A person in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood.

the act of adopting a child; the fact of being adopted

negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result

a person who supports or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or action

connected with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things

the feeling of liking or loving somebody/something very much and caring about them

cheap enough that people can afford to pay it or buy it

the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc.

of the age of

feelings of anger and hate that may result in threatening or violent behaviour