5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
Example sentence • The locus of the crime scene was marked with yellow tape.
5 2 verb
v
noun
• A magician, illusionist, one who practises sleight of hand.
verb
• To play a trick on, to trick (someone); to hoax; to cheat.
Example sentence • He tried to hocus the audience with his magic trick.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
Example sentence • The crocus blooms in early spring.
7 3 verb
v
noun
• The process of going out of focus.
verb
• To cause (a lens, or a beam of light or particles, etc.) to be out of focus.
Example sentence • I defocus my eyes to see things that are far away better.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
adjective
• Describing a lamp whose light source is positioned to be in focus when fitted (especially in a motor car)
Example sentence • Before taking a photograph, it is important to set the prefocus correctly.
9 4 verb
v
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Example sentence • He tends to overfocus on small details and loses sight of the big picture.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example sentence • Her outfit was outrageous , with brightly colored feathers sticking out from every angle.
7 3 verb
v
Example sentence • I need to refocus my attention on this task.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
verb
• make a promise or commitment
Example sentence • She made a promise to never give up on her dreams.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• unpleasantly loud and harsh
Example sentence • The raucous crowd cheered loudly at the concert.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
Example sentence • I love to eat asparagus with my dinner.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Example sentence • The barbarous king ordered the execution of his enemies.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
Example sentence • The team made an egregious mistake that cost them the game.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Example sentence • It is a grievous mistake to underestimate the power of nature.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a contorted facial expression
verb
• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Example sentence • She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• of or providing nourishment
Example sentence • Spinach is a highly nutritious leafy green vegetable.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• excessively greedy and grasping
Example sentence • She has a voracious appetite and can eat a whole pizza by herself.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection
Example sentence • The narcissus is a type of flowering plant.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
adjective satellite
• characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Example sentence • She was gracious enough to invite us to her party.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
Example sentence • She kept her precious family photo album locked safely in a drawer.
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
Example sentence • He is a righteous man who always helps the needy.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• absence of light or illumination
Example sentence • The room was enveloped in darkness .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • The soldiers defended the fortress from enemy attacks.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• not causing or capable of causing harm
Example sentence • She is a harmless old lady who wouldn't hurt a fly.
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
adjective satellite
• devoid of courage or enthusiasm
Example sentence • She was heartless and showed no remorse for her actions.
10 3 adverb
adv
adverb
• in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration
Example sentence • She continued to work hard regardless of the obstacles.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Example sentence • After the storm, the beach was covered in detritus from the destroyed houses.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a portable paraffin cooking stove; used by campers
Example sentence • The primus is the leader of the team.
5 2
noun
• the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
Example sentence • He solved the rebus and won the prize.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• of southern Asia; used in medical research
Example sentence • The rhesus monkey is native to South, Central, and Southeast Asia.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the act of making a noisy disturbance
Example sentence • There was a ruckus outside the bar last night.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • The weather forecast predicts stratus clouds for tomorrow morning.
9 3 adjective
adj
noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
6 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Example sentence • Einstein is considered a genius in the field of physics.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Example sentence • He has a serious illness and needs to undergo surgery.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a genus of haws comprising the harriers
Example sentence • We went to the circus last night and saw a spectacular acrobatic show.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
Example sentence • The lotus is considered a sacred flower in many cultures.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• shockingly brutal or cruel
Example sentence • The food at the restaurant was atrocious ; I couldn't even finish my meal.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• full of trivial conversation
Example sentence • He is a garrulous old man who loves to tell stories.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the property of being narrow; having little width
Example sentence • The narrowness of the road made it difficult for two cars to pass each other.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She had a querulous tone in her voice when she complained about the food.
11 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • He showed a remorseless attitude towards his enemies.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
Example sentence • His weariness was evident after a long day at work.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • Her constant need for reassurance and fear of abandonment are symptoms of her neurosis .
5 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
adjective
• on the negative side or lower end of a scale
noun
• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
adjective satellite
• involving disadvantage or harm
Example sentence • The answer to the math problem is ten minus two.
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