7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
verb
• make an effort or attempt
Example sentence • She will attempt to climb Mount Everest next year.
8 2 noun n noun
• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Example sentence • She looked at him with contempt .
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject
verb
• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
Example sentence • The elderly are exempt from paying taxes.
6 2 verb v verb
• consider or hold as true
Example sentence • She accepted the job offer without hesitation.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • His hair was unkempt and messy.
7 2 verb v noun
• a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
verb
• acquire for oneself before others can do so
Example sentence • She preempted his question by providing the answer herself.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
adjective satellite
• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
Example sentence • She is an adept in playing the piano.
5 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not elegant or graceful in expression
Example sentence • He is an inept leader who cannot make decisions effectively.
7 2 noun n noun
• rule of personal conduct
Example sentence • The teacher explained the precept of honesty to her students.
5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of hair) neat and tidy
Example sentence • She always kept her hair kempt and neat.
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • I like all fruits except for bananas.
4 1 verb, adverb v, adv adjective
• (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
5 1 verb v noun
• a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
Example sentence • I slept peacefully through the night.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• (of goods or funds) subject to taxation
Example sentence • Employees classified as nonexempt are entitled to receive overtime pay.
9 3
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Example sentence • The new law will preexempt any existing regulations.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Example sentence • The concept of time is difficult to fully comprehend.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • She swept the floor before guests arrived.
6 1 verb v noun
• a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
Example sentence • I am temped to eat dessert even though I know it's not healthy.
4 1 noun n noun
• people descended from a common ancestor
5 1 verb v noun
• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
verb
• move forward by leaps and bounds
Example sentence • He leapt across the wide river.
4 1 verb v verb
• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Example sentence • She wept uncontrollably upon hearing the sad news.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
Example sentence • The police were able to intercept the drug shipment before it reached its destination.
9 3 verb v verb
• sleep longer than intended
Example sentence • I overslept and missed my alarm this morning.
9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The bird had a backswept crest on its head.
7 2 noun n noun
• the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
Example sentence • The artist created a painting to represent her percept of the sunset.
8 2 noun n noun
• structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
Example sentence • The transept of the cathedral is an architectural masterpiece.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• (especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded
Example sentence • Her unkept hair was flowing in the wind.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• open to or swept by wind
Example sentence • The windswept beach was deserted and beautiful.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • Her bewept face glistened with tears.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The movie incepted a new trend in science fiction.
6 2 noun n
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9 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To remove (the mast) from a sailing vessel.
adjective
• Not stepped; without steps.
Example sentence • The unstepped ladder stood against the wall, unused.
6 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He died unwept and alone.
4 1
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11 3 verb v verb
• pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
Example sentence • He overstepped his boundaries by making decisions without consulting the team.
7 2
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Example sentence • The scholars discepted over the interpretation of the ancient text.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To carry out the domestic duties of housekeeping.
Example sentence • The housekept room was immaculate and tidy.
4 1 verb v
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Example sentence • He lept over the fence with ease.
10 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She misstepped and twisted her ankle.
7 2 adjective adj
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8 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • I was so tired that I outslept my alarm and missed my morning meeting.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The wind outswept her hair as she stood on the cliff.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv
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Example sentence • She outwept her sorrow in the solitude of her room.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • She pepped up the team with an inspiring speech before the game.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
Example sentence • The prepped vegetables were ready to be cooked.
8 2 Example sentence • After much deliberation, she decided to reaccept the job offer.
6 1 verb v noun
• informal abbreviation of `representative'
Example sentence • She repped her favorite sports team by wearing their jersey.
9 1 verb v noun
• (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person
verb
• pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance
Example sentence • I schlepped my heavy suitcase up three flights of stairs.
8 1 verb v
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Example sentence • I shlepped my suitcase all the way to the airport.
11 2 verb v noun
• a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
verb
• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Example sentence • He sidestepped the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet.
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