9 2 adjective adj noun
• art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants
adjective satellite
• distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
Example sentence • The old mansion was filled with grotesque statues and eerie paintings.
4 1 noun n noun
• a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
Example sentence • She sat down at her desk to start working.
5 1 noun n noun
• a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
Example sentence • I love listening to the blues on a rainy day.
6 2 noun n noun
• beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
Example sentence • He holds traditional values such as honesty and integrity.
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
verb
• articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments
Example sentence • She spoke in hushed tones and strange tongues .
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The Alhambra is famous for its stunning moresques .
11 3 noun n noun
• A composition that is playful in attitude and tone.
Example sentence • He played a beautiful rendition of the humoresques on the piano.
4 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• owed and payable immediately or on demand
noun
• that which is deserved or owed
adverb
• directly or exactly; straight
Example sentence • He paid his dues and became a full member of the club.
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
Example sentence • Honesty and loyalty are virtues that many people value.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
Example sentence • The small town tucked away in the mountains is absolutely picturesque .
10 2 verb, noun v, n 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 .
10 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants
adjective satellite
• distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
Example sentence • The museum had a collection of ancient grotesques from various civilizations.
10 3 noun n noun
• position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
Example sentence • The dancer performed graceful arabesques across the stage.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • She enjoys reading picaresques that depict the adventures of roguish characters.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The mechanic adjusted the torques on the bolts to ensure they were properly fastened.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
Example sentence • She stood tall and statuesque , commanding attention with every step.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A composition that is playful in attitude and tone.
Example sentence • He played a cheerful humoresque on the piano.
8 3 noun n noun
• military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
Example sentence • He wore his army fatigues to the military training exercise.
8 3 noun n noun
• a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
Example sentence • I am currently reading a collection of eclogues by Virgil.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of the Moors
Example sentence • The museum displayed a beautiful moresque vase from the 17th century.
8 2 noun n noun
• The department of a newspaper or broadcasting organization responsible for the collecting of news from journalists and others, and for distributing it to editors.
Example sentence • Please submit your article to the newsdesk for approval.
9 2 noun n noun
• The department of a newspaper or broadcasting organization responsible for the collecting of news from journalists and others, and for distributing it to editors.
Example sentence • The newsdesks are responsible for gathering and verifying news stories.
4 2 noun n noun
• a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
7 2 verb v Example sentence • Interest accrues on your savings account balance.
5 2 noun n noun
• a fit of shivering or shaking
Example sentence • She shivered uncontrollably as the agues ran through her body.
6 2 verb v verb
• present reasons and arguments
Example sentence • He argues that climate change is a pressing issue.
7 2 noun n noun
• a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
Example sentence • The fleet consisted of several barques and schooners.
7 1 noun n noun
• a member of a people of unknown origin living in the western Pyrenees in France and Spain
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter
Example sentence • The hunters organized battues to control the deer population.
7 1 noun n noun
• a thick cream soup made from shellfish
Example sentence • We sampled different bisques during the culinary festival.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • He wore a pair of brown brogues to the wedding.
7 2 noun n noun
• 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 v, n 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 n 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 n noun
• (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor
Example sentence • The knights wore shining casques adorned with feathers.
7 2 noun n 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 .
7 2 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
7 2 noun n noun
• 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 n noun
• 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 n noun
• 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.
7 2 noun n
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5 1 noun n Example sentence • She carefully examined the clues left at the crime scene.
9 2 verb v verb
• make sense of; assign a meaning to
Example sentence • She construes his silence as agreement.
4 1 verb, noun v, n 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.
7 2 noun
• an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints
7 2 noun n noun
• a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane
7 2 verb v verb
• To stain (in, with, blood, slaughter, etc.).
6 2 verb v verb
• To pass food into the stomach; to digest; also figuratively, to take on, absorb.
Example sentence • She endues her characters with a depth and complexity that captivates the audience.
6 2 verb v verb
• issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
Example sentence • A heated debate ensues whenever the topic of politics is brought up.
7 2 noun n noun
• grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns
Example sentence • There are several different species of fescues , such as tall fescue and creeping red fescue.
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