7 2 noun
n
noun
• the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Example sentence • The company's profits have been steadily increasing over the past year.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• any admirable quality or attribute
Example sentence • The merits of the case will be discussed during the trial.
3 1 adjective
adj
noun
• the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
Example sentence • The dog wagged its tail.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a colorless plum brandy popular in the Balkans
Example sentence • In many Eastern European countries, slivovitz is considered a traditional drink.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
Example sentence • The Halloween decorations included ghosts and spirits .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
Example sentence • She sat on the tuffets and enjoyed the outdoor view.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities
adjective satellite
• not commercially motivated
Example sentence • Many nonprofits rely on donations to fund their programs.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
adjective satellite
• surrendered as a penalty
verb
• lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
Example sentence • The forfeits for breaking the rules were severe penalties.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
Example sentence • I earned enough credits to graduate.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
Example sentence • The lawyer submitted several affidavits as evidence in court.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
verb
• go to see a place, as for entertainment
Example sentence • She visits her grandmother every Sunday.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the greatest possible degree of something
verb
• place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Example sentence • There are limits to what I can do for you.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Example sentence • His poor diet and lack of sunlight exposure led to the development of rickets .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
verb
• record a fine as a penalty in a police record
Example sentence • I bought two tickets for the concert.
8 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The artist received plaudits for her breathtaking performance.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
Example sentence • The country is facing significant budget deficits .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
Example sentence • She stacked multiple beaded bracelets on her wrist.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• take watchful responsibility for
Example sentence • She babysits for her neighbors every Saturday night.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
Example sentence • The bank statement showed multiple debits from my account.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
verb
• put, fix, force, or implant
Example sentence • He deposits his paycheck into his savings account.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
Example sentence • I received the edits for my manuscript from the editor.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an opening that permits escape or release
verb
• move out of or depart from
Example sentence • There are multiple exits in this building.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien
Example sentence • Bilbo Baggins is one of the most famous hobbits in literature.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• be an inhabitant of or reside in
Example sentence • The bird inhabits the trees in the forest.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography
Example sentence • You can find the obits section at the back of the newspaper.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Example sentence • The church installed new pulpits to accommodate multiple speakers.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
Example sentence • The political pundits predicted a clear victory for the incumbent candidate.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• commit once again, as of a crime
Example sentence • He recommits to his fitness routine every January.
8 3 verb
v
Example sentence • He revisits his childhood home every year.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit
Example sentence • The protein is composed of multiple subunits .
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