7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
verb
• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
Example sentence • They're forecasting scattered showers for tomorrow.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk
verb
• play something in the style of jazz
Example sentence • I love listening to jazz music.
4 1 noun n noun
• an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
Example sentence • She placed the fresh flowers in a beautiful crystal vase on the dining table.
7 3 noun n noun
• equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
Example sentence • I need to buy new cameras for our photography club.
6 2 noun n noun
• green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts
Example sentence • The production and sale of charas is illegal in many countries.
4 1 noun n noun
• an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
Example sentence • She bought three new bras at the lingerie store.
9 2 noun
• A type of horse-drawn carriage, with a foldable roof covering.
6 2 noun n noun
• a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority
Example sentence • The religious leader issued several fatwas on various social issues.
8 2 noun n noun
• the mother of your father or mother
Example sentence • My grandmas love to bake cookies.
8 2 noun n noun
• the father of your father or mother
Example sentence • My grandpas are both retired and enjoy spending time together.
7 2 noun n noun
• blatant or sensational promotion
Example sentence • There was a lot of hooplas surrounding the movie premiere.
6 2 noun n noun
• A cheer often associated with sailors, shouted by a group in praise of a thing or event.
Example sentence • The crowd erupted in huzzas as the team scored the winning goal.
6 2 noun n noun
• a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
Example sentence • The pashas in the Ottoman Empire held positions of high authority.
6 2 noun n noun
• music performed for dancing the polka
Example sentence • The band played several polkas at the Oktoberfest celebration.
5 2 noun n noun
• a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
Example sentence • The Icelandic sagas are a collection of ancient Norse stories.
6 1 noun n noun
• a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables
Example sentence • English words like 'about' and 'supposedly' have schwas in them.
5 1 noun
• a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables
Example sentence • She took deep shwas to calm herself down.
4 1 noun n noun
• a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
Example sentence • I went to the spas for a massage and facial.
4 1 adverb adv
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5 1 noun n noun
• a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction
Example sentence • I woke up with the blahs and couldn't get motivated to do anything.
10 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A female member of the bourgeoisie; a wealthy woman
Example sentence • The bourgeoise in the neighborhood organized a charity event.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I need to write a few letters before I go to bed.
5 1 noun n noun
• a period of time assigned for work
Example sentence • I worked for several hours on my project.
7 2 noun n noun
• an illegal daily lottery
Example sentence • She won the lottery with the lucky numbers 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Example sentence • She carefully papers the walls with floral wallpaper.
4 1 pronoun
• That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book on the shelf is ours .
7 3 noun n noun
• a Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence
Example sentence • The practice of ahimsas promotes compassion towards all living beings.
6 3 noun
• The leader of a pack of Cub Scouts.
Example sentence • During the camping trip, the akelas taught the scouts how to set up tents.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • The armadas clashed in a fierce sea battle.
8 3 noun n noun
• rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey
Example sentence • I bought some baklavas from the bakery.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • I bought a box of baklawas from the Middle Eastern bakery.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The czarevnas were dressed in beautiful gowns for the royal ball.
9 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The icekhanas in this region are known for their beautiful architecture.
7 3 noun n noun
• a council at which indigenous peoples of southern Africa meet to discuss some important question
Example sentence • There were several indabas held to discuss the issue.
8 3 noun n noun
• a loose cloak with a hood; worn in the Middle East and northern Africa
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful jellabas to the Moroccan-themed party.
11 4 noun n noun
• antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure
Example sentence • My doctor prescribed me methyldopas to control my blood pressure.
8 3 noun n
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7 3 noun n noun
• a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce him to promote a particular record
Example sentence • The musician was accused of accepting payolas to promote certain songs on the radio.
11 4 noun n noun
• information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
Example sentence • The country's government used extensive propagandas to manipulate public opinion.
8 3 noun
• A type of sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus.
Example sentence • The sevrugas produce sought-after caviar.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • He swung his shillalas at the piñata.
8 4 noun n noun
• granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings
Example sentence • I love tapiocas with a lot of toppings.
7 3 noun n noun
• A fence of the type once commonly improvised in northeastern Africa from thornbushes.
Example sentence • The zarebas were built by the indigenous people as a protective barrier.
8 2 noun n noun
• a viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything in particular
Example sentence • Internet browsers allow people to access websites.
6 2 verb v noun
• the lower of two berths
verb
• look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Example sentence • She lowers her head in shame.
6 2 noun n noun
• a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
Example sentence • The group of posers tried to fit into the skater culture, but they didn't even know how to ride a skateboard.
7 2 noun n noun
• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
Example sentence • I put up posters all over campus to advertise the event.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• possession of controlling influence
verb
• supply the force or power for the functioning of
Example sentence • Superman is known for his incredible powers .
6 2 noun n noun
• a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
verb
• appear very large or occupy a commanding position
Example sentence • The towers of the castle are an impressive sight.
7 2 noun n noun
• a person who works at a specific occupation
Example sentence • The workers protested for better pay and working conditions.
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