8 3 verb v verb
• give reassurance to; give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain
Example sentence • I reassured my friend that everything would be okay.
4 1 adverb adv adjective
• having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
adverb
• definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
adjective satellite
• exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
Example sentence • Are you sure this is the right way?
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• characteristic of maturity
adjective satellite
• fully considered and perfected
verb
• develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
Example sentence • She is a mature woman who handles difficult situations with calmness.
8 2 noun n noun
• a small book usually having a paper cover
Example sentence • I picked up a brochure about local attractions at the tourist information center.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • I will ensure that all the documents are properly filed.
4 3 adjective adj adjective
• free of extraneous elements of any kind
adjective satellite
• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
Example sentence • She has pure intentions and always wants the best for everyone.
4 1 adjective adj
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6 2 verb v verb
• put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Example sentence • She had to endure a long and painful rehabilitation process after her surgery.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
adjective satellite
• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
Example sentence • He made sure to lock all the doors and windows to keep the house secure .
6 2 verb v verb
• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Example sentence • I need to insure my car before I can drive it.
8 3 verb v verb
• provide additional insurance for
Example sentence • The insurance company decided to reinsure some of their policies to reduce their risk exposure.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking self-confidence
Example sentence • I am unsure if I can make it to the party tonight.
4 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
verb
• make a tour of a certain place
Example sentence • We are going on a guided tour of the city tomorrow.
6 2 noun n noun
• the power to entice or attract through personal charm
verb
• dispose or incline or entice to
Example sentence • The allure of the unknown attracted explorers to venture into uncharted territories.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• combined with extraneous elements
Example sentence • She refused to drink the water because it looked impure .
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not clearly expressed or understood
verb
• make less visible or unclear
Example sentence • The room was lit only by an obscure , flickering candle.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
Example sentence • The baby was born premature and required immediate medical attention.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
verb
• provide a cure for, make healthy again
Example sentence • He is seeking a cure for his illness.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
Example sentence • She wore a demure white dress to the party.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
verb
• provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Example sentence • The fisherman used a shiny lure to catch the trout.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• characteristic of a lack of maturity
Example sentence • He is acting very immature for his age.
9 4 adjective adj noun
• painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
adjective satellite
• being on a very small scale
Example sentence • She bought a miniature version of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• high fashion designing and dressmaking
Example sentence • She wore a stunning couture gown to the red carpet event.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material
verb
• spread manure, as for fertilization
Example sentence • The farmer spread manure on his fields to enrich the soil.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He managed to procure a rare book from the antique store.
4 1 noun n noun
• a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
Example sentence • He was considered a boor at social gatherings due to his rude behavior.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
Example sentence • We took a detour to avoid the heavy traffic on the highway.
4 1 noun n noun
• open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
verb
• secure in or as if in a berth or dock
Example sentence • The moor was covered in thick, green grass.
7 2
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5 2 verb v verb
• cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
Example sentence • Exposing your skin to the sun for short periods will inure it to the heat.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the trail left by a person or an animal; what the hunter follows in pursuing game
Example sentence • The tracker studied the spoor left behind by the wildebeest.
5 2 noun n noun
• an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris and traditional capital of Assyria; just to the south of the modern city of Mosul in Iraq
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
Example sentence • Hikers use a topographic map to follow the contour of the mountain.
8 2 noun n noun
• a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
Example sentence • I take great pleasure in reading books.
4 1 noun n
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Example sentence • The buhr is a type of rock formation commonly used in grinding grains.
7 3 noun n noun
• a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
Example sentence • He was known in the culinary world as a true epicure .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
Example sentence • She moored her boat to the dock before going ashore.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
Example sentence • She is a successful entrepreneur who started her own clothing line.
4 1 noun n noun
• United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)
Example sentence • Yosemite National Park is known for its breathtaking muirs.
6 2 verb v verb
• ask for or request earnestly
Example sentence • I adjure you to tell the truth in court.
9 3 noun n noun
• preserved or candied fruit
Example sentence • I spread some confiture on my toast this morning.
8 3 noun n noun
• something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
Example sentence • Her stunning beauty made her the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
3 1 noun n
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Example sentence • I had a nur of doubts about the decision.
7 2 verb v verb
• To continue to exist, last or endure, especially for a great length of time.
Example sentence • The traditions of this ancient tribe perdure to this day.
10 4 noun n noun
• the cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey
Example sentence • The course on apiculture taught me about the different types of bees and their behavior.
7 2 adverb adv adverb
• definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
Example sentence • I will come to the party, for sure .
8 3 verb v verb
• make a point of doing something; act purposefully and intentionally
Example sentence • I always make sure to double-check my spelling before submitting the assignment.
8 3 Example sentence • I called her twice just to be sure she got the message.
10 4 noun n noun
• The rearing and care of birds (especially poultry)
Example sentence • Many people enjoy aviculture as a hobby or profession.
9 4 noun n noun
• Little "flowers" of ornament introduced into a melody by a singer or player.
Example sentence • Her speech was filled with fioriture , making it difficult to understand her main point.
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