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• any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
Example sentence • She used tongs to pick up the hot coal and place it in the barbecue.
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• An immigrant from Central Europe, Eastern Europe, or the Balkans, especially one who is regarded as vain, aggressively masculine, and socially unsophisticated.
Example sentence • They were referred to as bohunks because of their Eastern European heritage.
15 3 noun
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Example sentence • X-ray tubes commonly generate bremsstrahlungs radiation.
9 2 verb
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Example sentence • She kerplunks herself on the sofa after a long day at work.
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• Chinese ephedra yielding ephedrine
Example sentence • The mahuangs extract is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine.
9 2 noun
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noun
• a heavy silk fabric with a rough surface (or a cotton imitation)
Example sentence • I bought a few shantungs for my summer wardrobe.
10 2 verb, noun
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adjective
• relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
noun
• a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
Example sentence • She starred in a series of successful burlesques .
8 3 noun
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• black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
Example sentence • The caciques gathered to discuss the tribe's problems.
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• A small wooden trading vessel, brightly painted and rigged for sail, traditionally used for fishing and trawling.
Example sentence • Tourists enjoy exploring the coastline on caiques in the Mediterranean.
7 2 verb, noun
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noun
• an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
Example sentence • In English, many words have been borrowed from other languages, resulting in calques .
7 2 noun
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noun
• an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms
Example sentence • The cangues were used as a form of punishment during medieval times.
7 1 noun
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• (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor
Example sentence • The knights wore shining casques adorned with feathers.
8 3 noun
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• black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
Example sentence • The caziques were the hereditary chiefs or rulers of indigenous tribes in pre-Columbian America.
7 2 noun
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noun
• a written order directing a bank to pay money
verb
• withdraw money by writing a check
Example sentence • Please make sure you have enough funds in your account before writing cheques .
10 3 noun
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Example sentence • The aroma of freshly baked chibouques filled the bakery.
7 2 noun
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noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
7 2 noun
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• a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
Example sentence • We hiked to the top of the mountain and saw several cirques .
7 2 noun
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• a group of followers hired to applaud at a performance
Example sentence • The theater company hired a group of claques to ensure a positive response from the audience.
7 2 noun
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• an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
Example sentence • In high school, there were several cliques that formed based on interests and hobbies.
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5 1 noun
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Example sentence • She carefully examined the clues left at the crime scene.
10 3 noun
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• an associate that one works with
Example sentence • I have a lunch meeting with my colleagues tomorrow.
9 3 verb
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9 2 verb
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• make sense of; assign a meaning to
Example sentence • She construes his silence as agreement.
9 3 verb
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verb
• continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Example sentence • She continues to work late every night.
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Example sentence • She wore a beautiful hair accessory made of copihues .
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Example sentence • The defendant countersues the plaintiff for defamation.
9 3 verb, noun
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noun
• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
Example sentence • I received several critiques on my artwork at the gallery.
4 1 verb, noun
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noun
• an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
verb
• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Example sentence • He gave her a few cues to help her with the dance routine.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
Example sentence • She adorned her handwritten letter with elegant curlicues .
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Example sentence • She loved to draw curlycues at the end of her signature.
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Example sentence • Espero que fiques bem logo.
9 3 noun
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• a comprehensive view of the world and human life
Example sentence • The anthropologist studied the indigenous tribe to understand their unique weltanschauungs .
11 4 noun
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• a decorated bier on which a coffin rests in state during a funeral
Example sentence • The grand cathedral was adorned with magnificent catafalques during the funeral ceremony.
10 4 noun
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noun
• a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically
verb
• make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
Example sentence • I enjoy flipping through furniture catalogues to get design inspirations.
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noun
• A film archive with small cinemas, screening classic and art-house films.
Example sentence • Many cinematheques organize special screenings and retrospectives.
11 4 noun
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• an official report (usually sent in haste)
Example sentence • The government issued a series of communiques to address the recent crisis.
13 4 verb
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Example sentence • He counterargues assertively when faced with criticism.
11 4 noun
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noun
• a film or illustrated lecture on traveling
Example sentence • I enjoy reading travelogues about different countries.
10 3 noun
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noun
• a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that flows intermittently
Example sentence • The explorers set up camp near the billabongs .
10 3 noun
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noun
• arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair
Example sentence • The binturongs at the zoo are a popular attraction for visitors.
10 2 noun
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noun
• a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
Example sentence • English has several common diphthongs , including 'aw', 'ay', and 'oi'.
7 2 noun
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noun
• sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate
Example sentence • The conservation efforts aim to protect dugongs and their habitats.
9 2 noun
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noun
• a song that is traditionally sung by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture
Example sentence • Many traditional folksongs have been passed down through generations.
8 2 noun
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• a unit of length equal to 220 yards
Example sentence • The horse ran six furlongs in under a minute.
8 2 noun
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Example sentence • The kampongs in Indonesia are known for their unique architecture.
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