11 3 noun n noun
• the spore-producing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations
Example sentence • In the life cycle of ferns, sporophytes are the dominant phase.
6 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• of comparatively little physical weight or density
noun
• a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
adjective satellite
• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
Example sentence • He lights the candles on the birthday cake.
6 1 noun n adjective
• being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
noun
• an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
adjective satellite
• socially right or correct
verb
• make reparations or amends for
Example sentence • The Constitution protects our individual rights .
7 1 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • She conquered her fear of heights and climbed to the top of the mountain.
6 1 noun n noun
• an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
Example sentence • We visited all the famous sights of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
noun
• the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
adjective satellite
• free from moral blemish or impurity; unsullied
Example sentence • She spilled red wine on her whites and now they're stained.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a focus of public attention
verb
• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
Example sentence • The spotlights illuminated the stage.
10 3 noun n noun
• A skirmish involving an exchange of gunfire.
Example sentence • The soldiers engaged in intense firefights during the battle.
11 2 noun n noun
• someone who writes plays
Example sentence • Many famous playwrights have their works performed on Broadway.
10 2 noun n noun
• A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.
Example sentence • The backlights on my keyboard stopped working.
11 2 noun n noun
• a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
Example sentence • All citizens are entitled to certain birthrights , such as freedom of speech and religion.
8 2 noun n noun
• a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
Example sentence • Tungsten carbides are often used as cutting tools.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
Example sentence • Many hormones and enzymes are peptides .
9 2 noun n noun
• the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
Example sentence • I need to let in some daylights , the room is too dark.
7 2 adverb
• making an additional point; anyway
Example sentence • I don't feel like going out tonight, besides , it's raining heavily.
6 1 noun n noun
• Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx
Example sentence • I love staying up late on Friday nights .
9 2 noun n noun
• the side of an object that is opposite its front
Example sentence • She fell down and hurt her backsides .
8 2 noun n noun
• any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; formerly used as a sedative but now generally replaced by safer drugs
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed bromides to help him sleep.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)
Example sentence • He sported impressive burnsides that extended to his earlobes.
9 3 noun n noun
• an eastern range of the Alps in northeastern Italy famous for their dolomitic limestone
10 2 noun n noun
• theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
Example sentence • The actors stepped onto the stage under the bright footlights .
6 1 noun n noun
• skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
Example sentence • She wore black tights with her dress.
9 3 noun n noun
• one of the coiled chambered fossil shells of extinct mollusks
Example sentence • Scientists study ammonites to learn about ancient marine ecosystems.
5 1 noun n noun
• a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information
Example sentence • The file size is 256 bytes .
6 1 verb v noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
verb
• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Example sentence • He fights for his rights.
7 1 noun n noun
• a formation of aircraft in flight
Example sentence • I booked two flights for my vacation.
5 1 noun n noun
• an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony followed traditional rites and customs.
5 1 noun n noun
• the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
Example sentence • There are many historical sites to visit in Rome.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The judge presides over the courtroom and ensures a fair trial.
8 2 verb v verb
• give something useful or necessary to
Example sentence • The company provides excellent customer service.
8 3 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus
Example sentence • Scientists study apatites to better understand the geological processes that led to their formation.
9 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of craving something
Example sentence • We had a delicious dinner that satisfied our appetites .
11 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing
Example sentence • After the hike, I had to spend hours removing sticktights from my socks.
10 2 noun n noun
• a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
Example sentence • The stoplights on this busy intersection are poorly timed.
9 3 noun n noun
• English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
11 3 noun n noun
• small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States
Example sentence • The silversides darted away when they sensed danger.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church but not in the Anglican Church or the Eastern Orthodox Churches
Example sentence • The high priest instructed his acolytes to prepare for the ceremony.
9 2 noun n noun
• a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
Example sentence • We had a hard time finding available campsites in the national park.
10 3 noun n noun
• a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
verb
• secure a copyright on a written work
9 2 noun n noun
• a fiercely disputed contest
verb
• arrange for an illegal dogfight
Example sentence • Many people find dogfights to be cruel and inhumane.
10 3 verb v verb
• hand over to the authorities of another country
11 2 noun n noun
• a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
Example sentence • The power outage left us in the dark until we found our flashlights .
11 2 noun n noun
• light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
verb
• illuminate with floodlights
Example sentence • The stadium was lit up by powerful floodlights during the night game.
10 2 noun n noun
• a period of fourteen consecutive days
Example sentence • I will be going on vacation in two fortnights .
9 3 noun n noun
• a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bytes
Example sentence • My smartphone has 128 gigabytes of storage.
9 2 noun n noun
• a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
Example sentence • The city streets were filled with gunfights at night.
10 2 noun n noun
• a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
Example sentence • The headlights of the car illuminated the dark road ahead.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the most interesting or memorable part
verb
• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
Example sentence • The highlights of the concert were the amazing light show and the guitarist's solo.
10 2 noun
• understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
Example sentence • In hindsights , I should have studied more for the exam.
8 2 noun n noun
• clear or deep perception of a situation
Example sentence • The article provides valuable insights into the current market trends.
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