7 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or inhabiting mountainous regions
Example sentence • The montane forest is home to many rare species of plants and animals.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the speaker)
noun
• a cold dry wind that blows south out of the mountains into Italy and the western Mediterranean
adjective satellite
• being or coming from another country
Example sentence • The tramontane is a strong north wind that blows over the Mediterranean region.
12 3 adjective adj adjective
• on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the speaker)
Example sentence • The transmontane region of the country experiences strong winds throughout the year.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to ultramontanism
noun
• a Roman Catholic who advocates ultramontanism (supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline)
adjective satellite
• on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
Example sentence • The ultramontane region is known for its picturesque landscapes.
12 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The intermontane region is known for its breathtaking mountain ranges.
7 2 noun n noun
• English dancer who danced with Rudolf Nureyev (born in 1919)
9 2 noun n noun
• French writer regarded as the originator of the modern essay (1533-1592)
5 1 noun n noun
• that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
Example sentence • She used her brain to solve the complex math problem.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
verb
• create by training and teaching
Example sentence • I am going to catch the train to work.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a race between candidates for elective office
verb
• run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
Example sentence • The presidential campaign lasted for months.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
verb
• stretch (the neck) so as to see better
Example sentence • The construction workers used a crane to lift the heavy beams into place.
5 1 noun n noun
• a relatively small granular particle of a substance
Example sentence • He picked up a grain of sand and examined it closely.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • I was driving in the right lane when a car suddenly cut me off.
8 2 verb v verb
• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
Example sentence • She had to maintain a strict diet to stay healthy.
3 2 adjective satellite
• belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The submontane region is known for its diverse wildlife.
7 2 noun
• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
verb
• look down on with disdain
Example sentence • She looked at him with disdain , unable to hide her contempt.
5 1 verb v noun
• people who have been slain (as in battle)
adjective satellite
• killed; `slain' is formal or literary as in "slain warriors"
Example sentence • The knight slain the dragon with his sword.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
Example sentence • He was committed to a mental institution because he was deemed insane .
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
noun
• any very large body of (salt) water
Example sentence • The main of the story is about a young girl's adventure.
4 1 noun n noun
• a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
verb
• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
Example sentence • I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
adjective satellite
• having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
verb
• cut or remove with or as if with a plane
Example sentence • The plane took off smoothly from the runway.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
Example sentence • I love listening to the sound of rain on my window.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example sentence • The remains of the ancient civilization were discovered by archaeologists.
4 1 noun n noun
• A silver Genovese coin, first used in England in the 14th century.
4 1 verb v noun
• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
verb
• control and direct with or as if by reins
Example sentence • He tried to rein in his excitement during the meeting.
4 1 noun n noun
• a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
verb
• make a veinlike pattern
Example sentence • The doctor used a needle to inject the medicine directly into the vein .
8 2 noun n noun
• an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
Example sentence • The airplane took off from the runway and soared into the sky.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
Example sentence • He used a cane to help him walk.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
verb
• connect or arrange into a chain by linking
Example sentence • She wore a gold chain around her neck.
9 2 noun n noun
• a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
Example sentence • I brought a bottle of champagne to celebrate the occasion.
8 2 verb v verb
• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Example sentence • I don't want to complain , but the service here is really slow.
7 2 verb v verb
• include or contain; have as a component
Example sentence • The bottle contains 500 milliliters of water.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
Example sentence • After washing the dishes, I let them dry in the drain .
9 3 verb v verb
• provide entertainment for
Example sentence • She hired a magician to entertain the guests at her birthday party.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quantity that is added
Example sentence • He worked hard to achieve financial gain .
9 3 noun n noun
• a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
Example sentence • The hurricane made landfall and caused extensive damage.
6 2 verb v verb
• come into possession of
Example sentence • I need to obtain a copy of my birth certificate.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• not elaborate or elaborated; simple
noun
• extensive tract of level open land
adverb
• unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
adjective satellite
• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
verb
• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Example sentence • The baker offers a variety of bread, including whole wheat, rye, and plain .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
Example sentence • The king's reign was marked by peace and prosperity.
4 1 adjective adj adjective
• mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
adjective satellite
• marked by sound judgment; having good reason
Example sentence • She remained calm and sane throughout the crisis.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a soiled or discolored appearance
verb
• color with a liquid dye or tint
Example sentence • He spilled red wine on his shirt, leaving a large stain .
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
verb
• to exert much effort or energy
Example sentence • She felt a strain in her back after lifting the heavy box.
7 2 verb v verb
• lengthen or extend in duration or space
Example sentence • The company implemented eco-friendly practices to sustain the environment.
4 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Example sentence • She is very vain and spends hours in front of the mirror.
4 1 noun n
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17 6 adjective adj noun
• English dancer who danced with Rudolf Nureyev (born in 1919)
10 2 noun n noun
• French writer who collected Aesop's fables and published them (1621-1695)
17 5 noun n noun
• French writer regarded as the originator of the modern essay (1533-1592)
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