7 3 noun n noun
• any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America
Example sentence • The arbutus is a type of flowering evergreen tree.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example sentence • Her outfit was outrageous , with brightly colored feathers sticking out from every angle.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
verb
• make a promise or commitment
Example sentence • She made a promise to never give up on her dreams.
9 4 noun n noun
• plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
Example sentence • I love to eat asparagus with my dinner.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Example sentence • It is a grievous mistake to underestimate the power of nature.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a contorted facial expression
verb
• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Example sentence • She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• unpleasantly loud and harsh
Example sentence • The raucous crowd cheered loudly at the concert.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She has a laser-like focus when she is working on her paintings.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The weather forecast predicts stratus clouds for tomorrow morning.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Example sentence • The barbarous king ordered the execution of his enemies.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
Example sentence • The team made an egregious mistake that cost them the game.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of or providing nourishment
Example sentence • Spinach is a highly nutritious leafy green vegetable.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• excessively greedy and grasping
Example sentence • She has a voracious appetite and can eat a whole pizza by herself.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
8 2 noun n noun
• absence of light or illumination
Example sentence • The room was enveloped in darkness .
8 2 noun n noun
• a fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • The soldiers defended the fortress from enemy attacks.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
adjective satellite
• characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Example sentence • She was gracious enough to invite us to her party.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• not causing or capable of causing harm
Example sentence • She is a harmless old lady who wouldn't hurt a fly.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
adjective satellite
• devoid of courage or enthusiasm
Example sentence • She was heartless and showed no remorse for her actions.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
Example sentence • She kept her precious family photo album locked safely in a drawer.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
Example sentence • He is a righteous man who always helps the needy.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
Example sentence • The crocus blooms in early spring.
8 3 noun n noun
• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Example sentence • After the storm, the beach was covered in detritus from the destroyed houses.
6 2 noun n noun
• a portable paraffin cooking stove; used by campers
Example sentence • The primus is the leader of the team.
5 2 noun
• the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
Example sentence • He solved the rebus and won the prize.
6 2 noun n noun
• of southern Asia; used in medical research
Example sentence • The rhesus monkey is native to South, Central, and Southeast Asia.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the nervous system
Example sentence • She felt nervous before her big job interview.
10 3 adverb adv adverb
• in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration
Example sentence • She continued to work hard regardless of the obstacles.
5 2 noun n noun
• native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
Example sentence • The lotus is considered a sacred flower in many cultures.
6 2 noun n noun
• the act of making a noisy disturbance
Example sentence • There was a ruckus outside the bar last night.
6 2 noun n noun
• the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
Example sentence • She checked her Facebook status every hour.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• variety of sweet eating apples
adjective satellite
• greatly pleasing or entertaining
Example sentence • The chocolate cake was delicious .
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Example sentence • Einstein is considered a genius in the field of physics.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Example sentence • He has a serious illness and needs to undergo surgery.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • I received a gratis ticket to the concert from a friend.
6 2 noun n noun
• a genus of haws comprising the harriers
Example sentence • We went to the circus last night and saw a spectacular acrobatic show.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• on the negative side or lower end of a scale
noun
• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
adjective satellite
• involving disadvantage or harm
Example sentence • The answer to the math problem is ten minus two.
5 2 noun n noun
• the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
6 2 noun n preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself
Example sentence • The asynchronous nature of email allows for communication across different time zones.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• full of trivial conversation
Example sentence • He is a garrulous old man who loves to tell stories.
10 3 noun n noun
• the property of being narrow; having little width
Example sentence • The narrowness of the road made it difficult for two cars to pass each other.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She had a querulous tone in her voice when she complained about the food.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • He showed a remorseless attitude towards his enemies.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
Example sentence • She wore a necklace made of semiprecious stones.
9 3 noun n noun
• temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
Example sentence • His weariness was evident after a long day at work.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
Example sentence • The squamous cells line the inner surface of the lungs.
9 3 noun n noun
• inflammation of a joint or joints
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from arthritis and finds it difficult to move her joints.
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