5 1 verb, adverb, noun, adjective
v, adv, n, adj
adjective
• at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
noun
• the temporal end; the concluding time
adverb
• near in time or place or relationship
adjective satellite
• rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
verb
• move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Example sentence • I am standing at such a close to the edge of the cliff.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel
Example sentence • He has many foes within the political party.
4 1 noun
n
adjective
• less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
noun
• British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
adverb
• in a low position; near the ground
verb
• make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
Example sentence • The stock market experienced new lows today.
5 1 adjective
adj
pronoun
• (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
Example sentence • I love those flowers in the garden.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
verb
• search or inquire in a meddlesome way
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• affected manners intended to impress others
verb
• offer for others to consider
Example sentence • His confident stance and pose exuded authority.
5 1 noun
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noun
• ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
Example sentence • Her poetry was exquisite, but her prose lacked depth.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• the popular taste at a given time
Example sentence • She vogues beautifully on the dance floor.
10 4 noun
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noun
• Something homologous; a homologous organ or part, chemical compound or a chromosome.
Example sentence • The homologues of these proteins can be found in other mammals.
7 2 noun
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noun
• a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane
6 2 noun
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noun
• a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
Example sentence • The thieves were known to be cunning rogues .
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4 1 noun
n
noun
• any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
adjective satellite
• of something having a dusty purplish pink color
Example sentence • She received a beautiful rose from her secret admirer.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • I suppose we could go out to eat tonight.
4 1 verb
v
adjective
• functioning correctly and ready for action
noun
• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
verb
• change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Example sentence • She goes to the gym every morning.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically
verb
• make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
Example sentence • I enjoy flipping through furniture catalogues to get design inspirations.
9 3 verb
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11 4 noun
n
noun
• a film or illustrated lecture on traveling
Example sentence • I enjoy reading travelogues about different countries.
5 1 verb
v
verb
• pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
Example sentence • The plant grows towards the sunlight.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• any loose flowing garment
verb
• clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
Example sentence • She draped her silky robes over the chair.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
verb
• expose or make accessible to some action or influence
Example sentence • The journalist was determined to expose the corruption within the government.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
Example sentence • I need to water the plants, so I grabbed the garden hose .
6 2 verb
v
verb
• compel to behave in a certain way
Example sentence • The government imposed a new tax on luxury goods.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• be against; express opposition to
Example sentence • I oppose his decision to raise taxes.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• make a proposal, declare a plan for something
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
Example sentence • The sunlight streamed through the large windows , brightening up the room.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a mark to indicate a direction or relation
Example sentence • He shot three arrows at the target.
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 .
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
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• 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.
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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.
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Example sentence • Espero que fiques bem logo.
6 1 adverb, adjective
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8 3 noun
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Example sentence • The villagers believed in the existence of pishoges , or supernatural curses.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument
Example sentence • The blacksmith used the bellows to stoke the fire.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • He is trying to compose a poem for his girlfriend.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• force to leave (an office)
Example sentence • The citizens gathered to depose their corrupt leader.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
Example sentence • The company will disclose its financial results next week.
4 1 verb
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• sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Example sentence • I doze off easily when I'm tired.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
Example sentence • Please enclose a copy of your resume with your job application.
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