7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• power to direct or determine
verb
• exercise authoritative control or power over
Example sentence • The teacher had to keep control over the unruly students.
9 3 verb v verb
• relax or remove controls of
Example sentence • The government decided to decontrol the prices of gasoline.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • She tends to overcontrol her children's every move.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The aircraft's autopilot system relies on precise servocontrol mechanisms.
8 2 noun n noun
• precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
Example sentence • The snowfall last night was so heavy that it covered the entire city.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
Example sentence • The company installed a firewall to protect its network from external threats.
5 1 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
noun
• all of something including all its component elements or parts
adverb
• to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Example sentence • I ate the whole cake by myself.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
noun
• any of several international socialist organizations
adjective satellite
• from or between other countries
Example sentence • She has an international reputation as a top scientist.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
verb
• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Example sentence • The police car went on patrol around the city.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
Example sentence • Her ultimate goal is to become a successful entrepreneur.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an opening into or through something
verb
• hit the ball into the hole
Example sentence • I dug a hole in the ground to plant a flower.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• rotary motion of an object around its own axis
verb
• move by turning over or rotating
Example sentence • He took a napkin and wiped his lips, then picked up the knife and began carving the roll into small pieces.
4 1 noun n noun
• the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
Example sentence • She poured her heart and soul into her work.
5 1 verb v noun
• a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
Example sentence • He stole my pen when I wasn't looking.
9 3 verb v noun
• the yowling sound made by a cat in heat
verb
• utter shrieks, as of cats
Example sentence • The stray cats caterwaul outside my window every night.
11 3 noun n noun
• a limitation on the size and armament of the armed forces of a country
Example sentence • The country's commitment to arms control is evident by their participation in numerous disarmament treaties.
12 2 noun n noun
• limiting the number of children born
Example sentence • I am considering using birth control to prevent pregnancy.
13 5 noun n noun
• an effort to minimize or curtail damage or loss
Example sentence • The company immediately went into damage control mode after the scandal was exposed.
11 2 noun n noun
• preparation for the delivery of shellfire on a target
Example sentence • The fire control system automatically activates the sprinklers when it detects smoke.
10 3 noun n noun
• efforts to regulate or control sales of guns
Example sentence • The debate over gun control is a contentious issue in many countries.
15 6 noun n noun
• the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power
Example sentence • The country came under military control after the coup.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
Example sentence • I accidentally spilled phenol on my skin and it caused a burning sensation.
11 4 noun n noun
• an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
Example sentence • High levels of cholesterol can be a risk factor for heart disease.
5 2 verb v verb
• register formally as a participant or member
Example sentence • Students must enrol in their selected courses before the semester begins.
7 3 noun n noun
• the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline
Example sentence • Many hand sanitizers contain ethanol as the active ingredient.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding grains or liquids
Example sentence • She ate cereal from a bowl for breakfast.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
Example sentence • The coal mine has been in operation for over a century.
4 1 noun n noun
• a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
Example sentence • She made a delicious cole slaw for the picnic.
4 1 noun n noun
• spicy sauce often containing chocolate
Example sentence • I have a mole on my cheek.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
Example sentence • He was released on parole after serving five years in prison.
4 1 noun n noun
• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
Example sentence • He played the role of the villain in the movie.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
verb
• move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen
Example sentence • I found an ancient scroll in the attic.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the underside of footwear or a golf club
adjective satellite
• not divided or shared with others
Example sentence • I only have one sole left on my shoe.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
verb
• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
Example sentence • We went for a leisurely stroll in the park.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
Example sentence • The toll of the church bells echoed through the town.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• (Scandinavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
Example sentence • He was known to be a notorious internet troll , constantly starting arguments to provoke others.
7 3 noun n noun
• a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
Example sentence • She poured herself a glass of alcohol .
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
Example sentence • We sang carols around the Christmas tree.
4 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a material effigy that is worshipped
Example sentence • She is an idol student, always achieving top grades.
6 2 noun n noun
• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
Example sentence • I need to fill up the tank with petrol .
6 2 noun n noun
• a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
Example sentence • He drew his pistol and fired at the target.
8 3 noun n noun
• (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
Example sentence • We need to follow the protocol in case of a fire drill.
3 1 noun n noun
• (Roman mythology) ancient Roman god; personification of the sun; counterpart of Greek Helios
Example sentence • The sol is the basic unit of currency in Peru.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
Example sentence • The American flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism.
6 2
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Example sentence • She used her dog as a consol when she was feeling sad.
5 2 verb v verb
• praise, glorify, or honor
Example sentence • I extol the virtues of eating a balanced diet.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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