6 2 noun
n
noun
• a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
Example sentence • The bakery provided disposable aprons for their bakers.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
Example sentence • The wailing sirens of the fire trucks could be heard throughout the city.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
Example sentence • He attends therapy sessions every Tuesday.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Homo sapiens
Example sentence • Homo sapiens is the scientific name for modern human beings.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards
Example sentence • He rolled two sevens in a row.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a request to be present
verb
• call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Example sentence • He received a summons to appear in court.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress embellished with sequins .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the area in which something exists or lives
Example sentence • She enjoys exploring the environs of her new neighborhood.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• engineer who was a brother of Ernst Werner von Siemens and who moved to England (1823-1883)
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
adjective satellite
• providing no shelter or sustenance
Example sentence • The barrens stretched out as far as the eye could see.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
Example sentence • The assassins waited in the shadows for their target.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
Example sentence • I carved spooky faces into the pumpkins for Halloween.
6 2 adjective
adj
noun
• a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
11 4 noun
n
noun
• any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
Example sentence • Doctors often prescribe penicillins for patients with strep throat.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
Example sentence • The barons gathered in the conference room to discuss their business ventures.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
verb
• be the captain of a sports team
Example sentence • The captains of the rival teams shook hands before the game.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
verb
• provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing
Example sentence • Please add captions to the photos before publishing them.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who has won first place in a competition
adjective satellite
• holding first place in a contest
verb
• protect or fight for as a champion
Example sentence • The champions were celebrated with a victory parade.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a clergyman ministering to some institution
Example sentence • The hospital has a team of chaplains to offer comfort to patients.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
Example sentence • She wore chevrons on her jacket.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved
Example sentence • The juice of citrons is often used in traditional medicine.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of making up your mind about something
Example sentence • She couldn't make up her mind, so she left all the decisions to her husband.
11 3 noun
n
verb
• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example sentence • Physics and chemistry are two examples of scientific disciplines .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Example sentence • Different religions have different doctrines regarding the afterlife.
9 3 noun
n
adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Egypt or its people or their language
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Egypt
7 2 noun
n
noun
• A small and usually disdained type of horse, typically bred in Scotland and Ireland.
Example sentence • The garrons stood by the water, drinking from the stream.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill
Example sentence • The herons in this area usually hunt for fish in the shallow waters.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Example sentence • The surgeon made small incisions to insert the laparoscope.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
Example sentence • The matrons of the village organized a charity event.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
Example sentence • I have many options when it comes to choosing a career.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a formal expression of praise
Example sentence • The concert ended with rapturous paeans of admiration from the crowd.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The patrons at the coffee shop were chatting and enjoying their drinks.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
Example sentence • The peons were responsible for cleaning the office every day.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
Example sentence • She carefully arranged the delicate porcelains on the shelf.
9 3
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7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • News of her passing saddens me deeply.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
adjective satellite
• of orange tinged with pink
Example sentence • The river is teeming with salmons during spawning season.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger
Example sentence • I saw scorpions crawling through the desert sands.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
Example sentence • I love watching the changing seasons .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
Example sentence • The roller coaster ride gave me a mix of fear and exhilaration, creating a whirlwind of sensations .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Example sentence • He preached powerful sermons that moved the congregation.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
verb
• convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
Example sentence • He siphons the gasoline from the car to fill up the mower.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• make (images or sounds) soft or softer
Example sentence • The fabric softens after being washed
10 3 adverb, noun, adjective
adv, n, adj
noun
• a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
adjective satellite
• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
Example sentence • The sovereigns of European countries often hold symbolic roles with limited governmental power.
7 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The sovrans of the neighboring countries gathered for a peace summit.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an example regarded as typical of its class
Example sentence • The biologist collected several specimens of rare plants.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
Example sentence • The naval squadrons patrolled the coastline to ensure safety.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a series of connected underground tunnels occupied by rabbits
Example sentence • The warrens were filled with rabbits.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example sentence • International adoptions can be a lengthy process.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
Example sentence • His assertions about her behavior were completely unfounded.
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