5 2 noun n noun
• an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
7 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • I ordered the picante salsa with my meal.
9 3 noun n noun
• (classical mythology) a priestess or votary of Bacchus
Example sentence • The bacchante danced and sang in the procession honoring the god of wine.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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5 2 noun n noun
• a man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses
Example sentence • He really dresses like a ponce with his fancy suits and silk ties.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • I ordered a bottle of spumante to celebrate the occasion.
6 2 noun n noun
• ice cream served with a topping
Example sentence • I ordered a hot fudge sundae for dessert.
7 3 verb
• To venture to say, to think something probable.
Example sentence • I daresay that she will win the competition.
8 3 noun n noun
• a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A type of fabric made of interwoven cloth strips, native to Ghana.
Example sentence • I wore a beautiful kente cloth to the traditional African wedding.
8 3 noun n noun
• something that provides access (to get in or get out)
Example sentence • The entryway of the hotel was decorated with beautiful artwork.
6 2 noun n noun
• an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone
Example sentence • The pilot sent out a mayday when the engine failed.
6 2 verb v noun
• a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers
verb
• stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
Example sentence • He managed to parlay his success in the fashion industry into a lucrative business empire.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly
noun
• an asset of special worth or utility
adverb
• used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
5 2 noun n noun
• family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked
Example sentence • The diver encountered a large moray while exploring the coral reef.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • I ordered a glass of chardonnay at the restaurant.
7 3 noun n noun
• an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English `sir'; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
4 1 verb, noun v, n
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5 1 noun n
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Example sentence • The conte was written by a renowned author.
7 2 noun n noun
• a major road for any form of motor transport
Example sentence • I drove on the highway to get to work.
6 3 noun n noun
• a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent
Example sentence • I have been practicing karate for ten years.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a detailed critical inspection
verb
• consider in a comprehensive way
Example sentence • We conducted a survey to gather data on customer satisfaction.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
6 2 noun n noun
• an indication of approved or superior status
Example sentence • He was attracted to the job because of the cachet associated with working for a prestigious company.
7 3 noun n noun
• a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts
Example sentence • The movie used a cutaway to show what was happening in another location.
5 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• steal goods; take as spoils
Example sentence • He made his first foray into the world of entrepreneurship with his own startup.
7 3 noun n noun
• a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport
Example sentence • The airplane taxied down the taxiway and onto the runway.
8 3 noun n noun
• an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
Example sentence • She has different personae for her work and personal life.
5 2 verb v noun
• the act of changing smoothly from one state or situation to another
verb
• proceed without interruption; in music or talk
Example sentence • She seamlessly segued from one topic to another during her presentation.
6 2 verb v verb
• (of information) make known; pass on
Example sentence • She used gestures to convey her excitement.
7 3 verb v verb
• refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
Example sentence • You should never disobey your parents.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • I love to indulge in a delicious dolce after dinner.
6 3 noun n noun
• the closing section of a musical composition
Example sentence • The finale of the concert left the audience mesmerized.
8 3 noun n noun
• a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
Example sentence • They built a small hideaway in the woods.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk
Example sentence • I ordered a caramel latte .
5 2 adjective adj adjective
• permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
adjective satellite
• used informally; unable to retain urine
Example sentence • The leaky faucet kept me awake all night.
8 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• spring back; spring away from an impact
Example sentence • The bullet made a loud ricochet off the metal wall.
5 2 noun n noun
• Wine produced from a mixture of several grape varieties.
Example sentence • I bought a bottle of sparkling cuvee for our anniversary celebration.
4 2 noun n noun
• (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
Example sentence • You have to place an ante of $5 to play poker.
9 3 noun n noun
• a young woman making her debut into society
Example sentence • She was presented at court as a debutante .
9 4 noun n noun
• member of a vigilance committee
Example sentence • The city was terrorized by a masked vigilante who roamed the streets at night.
7 2 noun n noun
• A Spanish gold double-escudo coin of the mid-sixteenth century, or any of various gold coins derived from or based on this.
Example sentence • He pulled out his pistole and fired a warning shot in the air.
10 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • They decorated the house preholiday to create a festive atmosphere.
7 2 noun n noun
• a male servant (especially a footman)
Example sentence • He acted like a flunkey , always eager to please his boss.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a sandal with flat heels and an upper of woven leather straps
Example sentence • I ordered a pair of huaraches online.
11 3 noun n noun
• hardy sheep developed from the merino producing both good mutton and fine wool
8 3 verb v Example sentence • They decided to resurvey the land to update their records.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• white sauce made with stock instead of milk
Example sentence • I ordered a veloute soup for lunch.
8 3 noun n noun
• a navigable body of water
Example sentence • The canal provided a convenient waterway for transportation of goods.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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