10 3 verb v Example sentence • After receiving feedback, we decided to reappraise our marketing strategy.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an expression of approval and commendation
Example sentence • She received a lot of praise for her excellent performance in the play.
5 1 verb v noun
• the amount a salary is increased
verb
• raise the level or amount of something
Example sentence • She decided to raise her hand and ask a question.
6 1 noun n noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • He couldn't understand the meaning of the phrase .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
verb
• cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
Example sentence • The fidget spinner craze took over schools across the country.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• feed as in a meadow or pasture
Example sentence • The cow enjoyed a peaceful graze in the lush meadow.
5 1 verb v verb
• address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
Example sentence • She prays for guidance every night.
5 2 verb v noun
• a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
verb
• profit from in an exploitatory manner
Example sentence • The lion preys on weaker animals in the savannah.
6 1 verb v noun
• a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
verb
• be discharged in sprays of liquid
Example sentence • He sprays the plants with water every morning.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • I like to braise beef for a long time to make it tender.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a strong flame that burns brightly
verb
• shine brightly and intensively
Example sentence • We could see a distant blaze on the horizon.
4 1 noun n noun
• structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
Example sentence • There are several ways to approach this problem.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Example sentence • She always arrives on time for class.
4 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• look at with fixed eyes
Example sentence • Her gaze met mine across the crowded room.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any distinct time period in a sequence of events
verb
• arrange in phases or stages
Example sentence • She is going through a rebellious phase .
4 1 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• the time during which someone's life continues
Example sentence • The summer days are always longer.
7 2 verb v verb
• cause to become alive again
Example sentence • She upraised her hands in surrender.
4 1 verb v verb
• tear down so as to make flat with the ground
Example sentence • The old building was razed to make way for a new shopping center.
8 2 verb v verb
• express the same message in different words
Example sentence • Can you please rephrase that question?
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
adjective satellite
• not close together in time
verb
• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example sentence • The animal shelter is overflowing with strays .
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
Example sentence • The house was ablaze with lights and decorations.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
verb
• to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
Example sentence • After the accident, she was in a daze and couldn't remember what happened.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
verb
• become hazy, dull, or cloudy
Example sentence • The city was engulfed in a thick haze of smoke from the forest fire.
4 1 noun n noun
• complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
Example sentence • We got lost in the maze and couldn't find our way out.
7 3 adverb adv adverb
• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
Example sentence • I'm not sure what she said, but anyways , we'll figure it out.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a green variety of chalcedony valued as a gemstone
Example sentence • She wore a chrysoprase pendant around her neck.
3 1 noun n noun
• a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells
7 2 noun n noun
• an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
Example sentence • The subways in Tokyo are extremely efficient and clean.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adverb
• with one side forward or to the front
adjective satellite
• (of movement) at an angle
Example sentence • His hat was sitting sideways on his head.
5 1 verb v noun
• a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
Example sentence • She stays at home during the weekends.
4 1 verb v verb
• tear down so as to make flat with the ground
Example sentence • He used a bulldozer to rase the old building.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He betrays his friends by revealing their secrets.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • The company defrays the cost of employee health insurance.
5 1 noun n noun
• a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
adjective satellite
• of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
Example sentence • The grays of the storm clouds were ominous.
5 1 noun n noun
• any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey
adjective satellite
• of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
Example sentence • I see some greys in your hair.
5 1 verb v noun
• a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
verb
• participate in games or sport
Example sentence • She plays volleyball every weekend.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The artist portrays his emotions through his paintings.
4 1 noun n noun
• a column of light (as from a beacon)
Example sentence • The warm rays of the sun glistened on the surface of the water.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something (especially a game) that is played again
verb
• reproduce (a recording) on a recorder
Example sentence • He replays the video to catch the missed details.
5 1 noun n noun
• an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
Example sentence • She stacked the trays neatly on the shelf.
9 3 verb v verb
• exaggerate one's acting
Example sentence • He always overplays his hand during negotiations.
5 1 verb v verb
• move back and forth or sideways
Example sentence • The tree sways gently in the wind.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • He weighs himself every morning before breakfast.
5 2 verb v Example sentence • Her performance on stage truly amazed the audience.
8 2 adverb adv adverb
• as if by an edge; barely
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
Example sentence • The baker applied a shiny glaze to the cake.
4 1 noun n noun
• United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954)
5 1 noun n noun
• tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
Example sentence • Farmers grow maize for animal feed.
4 1 noun n noun
• United States baseball player (born in 1931)
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• rewording for the purpose of clarification
verb
• express the same message in different words
Example sentence • I will provide a paraphrase of the text.
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