9 4 noun n noun
• the language or speech of one individual at a particular period in life
Example sentence • Linguists study various idiolects to better understand individual language use.
10 4 noun n noun
• The variant of language used by a social group such as a socioeconomic class, an ethnic group, an age group, etc.
Example sentence • In some societies, sociolects are strongly associated with certain professions.
7 2 noun n noun
• property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
Example sentence • The medication has many side effects .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem
Example sentence • In many respects , she is a talented musician.
6 2 verb v noun
• an exclusive group of people
verb
• select by a vote for an office or membership
Example sentence • The student body elects their representatives every year.
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• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
verb
• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
Example sentence • I collect antique objects .
8 2 noun n noun
• any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
Example sentence • She is currently working on multiple projects at the same time.
9 2 noun n noun
• the possibility of future success
verb
• search for something desirable
Example sentence • The company has high prospects for future growth.
7 2 verb v verb
• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example sentence • She selects a book from the library.
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Example sentence • Linguists study different grapholects in their research.
8 3 noun n noun
• a collection of excerpts from a literary work
7 2 verb v verb
• To transport (something) by advection.
Example sentence • The wind advects warm air from the south.
7 2 verb v noun
• the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
Example sentence • The noise from the construction site affects my ability to concentrate.
9 3 noun n noun
• A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.
Example sentence • She studied the basilects of various ethnic communities.
7 2 verb v verb
• cut in half or cut in two
Example sentence • The river bisects the city into two halves.
7 2 noun n noun
• an imperfection in a bodily system
verb
• desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Example sentence • The car had several defects in its paintwork.
8 2 verb v verb
• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Example sentence • The basketball player quickly deflects the opponent's shot.
7 2 verb v verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • Their lack of progress dejects the entire team.
9 3 verb v verb
• To not select; to rule out of selection.
Example sentence • She deselects all the items in the shopping cart before proceeding to checkout.
8 3 noun n noun
• the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
Example sentence • There are numerous dialects spoken in the region.
7 2 verb v adjective
• direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short
adjective satellite
• having no intervening persons, agents, conditions
Example sentence • She directs the play with a lot of energy and passion.
10 3 verb v verb
• arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
Example sentence • His constant criticism disaffects his coworkers.
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• an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding)
verb
• pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
Example sentence • He disconnects the wires to fix the electrical issue.
10 3 verb v verb
• destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
Example sentence • She disinfects the kitchen countertops every day.
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11 3 verb v noun
• an expression of lack of respect
verb
• show a lack of respect for
Example sentence • He regularly disrespects his parents by speaking rudely to them.
6 2 verb v verb
• put out or expel from a place
Example sentence • The driver quickly ejects the faulty cassette from the car stereo.
6 2 verb v adjective
• upright in position or posture
adjective satellite
• of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
verb
• construct, build, or erect
Example sentence • He erects a monument in memory of his late wife.
7 2 verb v verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • She expects to receive a promotion at work.
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• bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image
Example sentence • Every Sunday, the devout churchgoer genuflects before entering the pew.
7 2 verb v verb
• communicate a disease to
Example sentence • The virus infects the respiratory system.
8 2 verb v verb
• change the form of a word in accordance as required by the grammatical rules of the language
Example sentence • She inflects her voice to mimic different accents.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • She injects insulin every day for her diabetes.
7 2 noun n noun
• small air-breathing arthropod
Example sentence • There are over a million known species of insects .
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The detective inspects the crime scene for any clues.
10 3 noun n noun
• knowledge and intellectual ability
Example sentence • She admired the great intellects of her time, such as Albert Einstein and Marie Curie.
10 3 verb v verb
• to insert between other elements
Example sentence • He interjects with his own opinion every time someone else speaks.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • The blue line intersects the yellow line at a right angle.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized
verb
• incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously
Example sentence • She introjects her own beliefs onto others without considering their perspectives.
11 3 verb v verb
• reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
Example sentence • She introspects her actions before making any decisions.
8 2 verb v noun
• lack of attention and due care
verb
• leave undone or leave out
Example sentence • She neglects her responsibilities at work.
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Example sentence • There are many noninsects in the animal kingdom.
8 2 noun n noun
• Usually in the plural form Pandects: a compendium or digest of writings on Roman law divided in 50 books, compiled in the 6th century C.E. by order of the Eastern Roman emperor Justinian I (c. 482–565).
Example sentence • The professor recommended reading the pandects to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
noun
• a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)
adjective satellite
• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
verb
• make perfect or complete
11 3 noun n noun
• a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past
Example sentence • The teacher explained the usage of pluperfects in English grammar.
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Example sentence • During ancient Rome, praefects were officials who held various administrative positions.
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Example sentence • The philosophy professor praelects on the theories of Plato.
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Example sentence • The committee preelects the candidates before the final election.
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