GOAT (2026) English vocabulary

time set aside for children or animals to play

to give someone the right to have or do something

to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

using words in a non-literal way

to move or dance in a relaxed way to music

to drink something in small amounts

singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

pulled or stretched tight; not loose

a glass device that measures time with sand flowing through a narrow opening

a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed

a person or thing that stops something

clean, fresh, and in perfect condition, as if new

lasting only a very short time

to insult or show disrespect to someone

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

a shot in basketball that is worth three points

very small

feeling as if you might vomit

a tree or shrub that grows in warm places and has clusters of small yellow or white flowers

to bark in a sharp, high-pitched way

to crowd or gather closely together

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

made invalid or no longer legally effective

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a strong, enthusiastic show of applause from an audience

relating to earthquakes or other movements in the earth

to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

a large bird that cannot fly, with a long neck and long legs

a stake or payment made before a game starts, especially in poker

the long hair growing around the neck of a horse, lion, or similar animal

a chess piece that can move any number of squares in a straight line

making you feel very cold; cold enough to make you shiver

a large North American brown bear with a hump on its shoulders

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

showing no shame or embarrassment, especially in a bold or rude way

used to cheer on or strongly praise someone or something

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

sunk below the surface of water

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

a song that insults or attacks another person, especially in rap or hip-hop

the sound a sheep, goat, or calf makes

To scold or criticize someone harshly

a hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited

melted rock beneath the Earth's surface

used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to dance in a lively, energetic way

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to insult or belittle a man in a rude, slang way

to beat or embarrass someone badly in a public way

to become drunk

a person or thing that takes part in a particular activity or gets something offered

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to indicate or suggest something

a setback or decline

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to lead a group, team, or project

a harsh scolding or reprimand

said when something expected and not surprising happens, often in a sarcastic way

a strong disagreement or argument