9 2 noun n noun
• orchid having a pair of ovate leaves and a long slender raceme of green flowers sometimes tinged red-brown; Europe to central Asia
Example sentence • The twayblade is a type of wild orchid that grows in the forest.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking
Example sentence • The chicken needs to sit in the marinade for at least two hours.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
verb
• march in a procession in a public place
Example sentence • We strolled along the promenade , enjoying the ocean view.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions
verb
• form or unite into a brigade
Example sentence • The fire brigade arrived quickly and extinguished the building fire.
7 2 noun n noun
• a friend who is frequently in the company of another
Example sentence • He was a loyal comrade , always willing to help his fellow soldiers.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • I have been living in this city for over a decade .
4 1 verb v noun
• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
verb
• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
Example sentence • The colors of the sunset gradually fade into darkness.
7 2 noun n noun
• a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
Example sentence • He pulled the pin and threw the grenade into the enemy trench.
6 2 verb v verb
• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
Example sentence • The army planned to invade the enemy territory at dawn.
4 1 noun n noun
• a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
adjective satellite
• of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green
verb
• lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful jade pendant around her neck.
8 3 noun n noun
• sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
Example sentence • I could really use a glass of lemonade right now.
5 1 noun n noun
• relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
Example sentence • I sat under the shade of a tree to escape the heat.
4 1 verb v noun
• English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
verb
• walk (through relatively shallow water)
Example sentence • She waded through the shallow water to reach the other side of the river.
9 3 noun n noun
• a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
Example sentence • We went for a walk along the esplanade by the beach.
8 2 noun n noun
• a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
Example sentence • She put on her eyeshade before going to bed.
12 4 noun n noun
• acting like a clown or buffoon
Example sentence • The theater troupe put on a magnificent harlequinade performance.
6 2 noun n noun
• a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
Example sentence • We spent hours playing video games at the arcade .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
verb
• render unsuitable for passage
Example sentence • There was a barricade blocking the entrance to the building.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
verb
• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example sentence • The enemy ships set up a blockade to prevent our supplies from reaching the island.
10 3 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• of or relating to a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees
Example sentence • Water boils at 100 degrees centigrade .
7 2 noun n noun
• a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades
Example sentence • The children played a game of charades at the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
verb
• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Example sentence • The Pope called for a crusade against the Ottoman Empire.
7 2 verb v verb
• reduce the level of land, as by erosion
Example sentence • Bullying can degrade a person's self-esteem.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification)
Example sentence • He attempted to escalade the mountain but gave up halfway.
8 3 noun n noun
• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
Example sentence • We had an exciting escapade when we went skydiving together.
5 2 verb v verb
• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Example sentence • He tried to evade the police by running down an alley.
6 2 noun n noun
• the face or front of a building
Example sentence • The old building had a beautiful facade with intricate carvings.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• made by hand or a hand process
Example sentence • She wore a lovely handmade dress to the party.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• made or produced in the home or by yourself
Example sentence • She brought a homemade cake to the party.
15 4 noun n noun
• orchid having two triangular leaves and a short lax raceme of green to rust-colored flowers with the lip flushed mauve; Europe and Asia and North America and Greenland
Example sentence • The lesser twayblade is a small orchid that can be found in moist grasslands.
9 3 noun n noun
• a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
Example sentence • I spread marmalade on my toast every morning.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
verb
• take part in a masquerade
Example sentence • They attended the masquerade dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland.
9 3 noun n noun
• a procession of people traveling in motor cars
Example sentence • The president arrived at the venue in a motorcade of black SUVs.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
adjective satellite
• having deserted a cause or principle
verb
• break with established customs
Example sentence • The renegade was captured and brought to justice.
4 2 noun n noun
• French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism' (1740-1814)
Example sentence • Her voice is often described as sade , soothing, and sensual.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
verb
• sing and play for somebody
Example sentence • The opera singer stood on the balcony and performed a beautiful serenade .
8 2 noun n noun
• fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
verb
• surround with a stockade in order to fortify
Example sentence • The prisoners were kept inside a high stockade .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
verb
• rate higher; raise in value or esteem
Example sentence • I need to get an upgrade for my computer.
4 1 noun n
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7 2 verb v Example sentence • She forbade him from entering the house.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an instance of boastful talk
Example sentence • His constant gasconade about his achievements made him quite unpopular among his peers.
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• (of mammals) walking on the whole sole of the foot (as rabbits, raccoons, bears, and humans do)
noun
• an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot touching the ground as e.g. bears and human beings
Example sentence • The raccoon is a plantigrade animal, walking on the soles of its feet.
9 3 verb v verb
• To trade beyond one's capital; to buy goods beyond the means of paying for or selling them; to overstock the market.
Example sentence • He tends to overtrade in the stock market, taking on excessive risks.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He decided to prefade the music before starting the movie.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The rough rocks can abrade the skin if you're not careful.
8 3 noun n noun
• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example sentence • She was awarded the highest accolade for her outstanding contributions to the field of medicine.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
verb
• wait in hiding to attack
Example sentence • They fell into the enemy's ambuscade and were captured.
4 1 verb v noun
• a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria, especially in the Yobe State, Bade, Jakusko, Bursari, and Karasuwa LGAs, Jigawa State, Guri LGA, and Bauchi State, Zaki LGA
Example sentence • He bade farewell to his family before leaving for college.
7 2 noun n noun
• a poem consisting of 3 stanzas and an envoy
Example sentence • The ballade is a form of French poetry that originated in the 14th century.
10 3 noun n noun
• a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
Example sentence • The elegant staircase was adorned with a beautiful marble balustrade .
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