7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Homo sapiens
Example sentence • Homo sapiens is the scientific name for modern human beings.
8 2 noun n noun
• a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
Example sentence • I carved spooky faces into the pumpkins for Halloween.
11 3 noun n verb
• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example sentence • Physics and chemistry are two examples of scientific disciplines .
9 2 noun n noun
• a clergyman ministering to some institution
Example sentence • The hospital has a team of chaplains to offer comfort to patients.
9 2 noun n noun
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • She enjoys hiking in the mountains during her summer vacations.
6 2 noun n noun
• a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
Example sentence • The bakery provided disposable aprons for their bakers.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
verb
• provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing
Example sentence • Please add captions to the photos before publishing them.
12 4 noun n noun
• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Example sentence • He was fascinated by the intricate contraptions in the Rube Goldberg machine.
6 2 noun n noun
• a formal expression of praise
Example sentence • The concert ended with rapturous paeans of admiration from the crowd.
5 2 noun n noun
• a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
Example sentence • The peons were responsible for cleaning the office every day.
9 4 noun n noun
• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example sentence • International adoptions can be a lengthy process.
8 3 noun n noun
• the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
Example sentence • I have a headache, so I will take two aspirins .
11 4 noun n noun
• a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
Example sentence • We shouldn't make assumptions about someone based on their appearance.
9 3 noun n noun
• someone who has won first place in a competition
adjective satellite
• holding first place in a contest
verb
• protect or fight for as a champion
Example sentence • The champions were celebrated with a victory parade.
11 4 noun n noun
• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Example sentence • Children often have limited conceptions of time.
11 4 noun n noun
• lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
Example sentence • Political corruptions have been a major issue in our country for decades.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • His deceptions were finally revealed, and he lost the trust of his colleagues.
12 4 noun n noun
• a statement that represents something in words
Example sentence • The novel had vivid and detailed descriptions of the main character's appearance.
11 4 noun n noun
• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
Example sentence • The protests caused disruptions in the city.
7 2 noun n noun
• large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
Example sentence • The park is home to numerous dobsons .
9 3 noun n adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Egypt or its people or their language
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Egypt
9 4 noun n noun
• the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
Example sentence • The volcanic eruptions caused widespread destruction.
10 4 noun n noun
• a deliberate act of omission
Example sentence • There are always exceptions to the rule.
10 4 noun n noun
• immunity from an obligation or duty
Example sentence • There are several exemptions to the new tax law.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the `Gibson girl' (1867-1944)
12 4 noun n noun
• letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
Example sentence • The archaeologists discovered ancient inscriptions on the walls of the temple.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving
Example sentence • He leads the league in interceptions .
13 5 noun n noun
• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
Example sentence • The constant interruptions made it difficult for me to concentrate on my work.
14 5 noun n noun
• an incorrect conception
Example sentence • There are many misconceptions about climate change.
14 5 noun n noun
• An incorrect perception.
Example sentence • The book seeks to challenge common misperceptions surrounding historical events.
7 3 noun n noun
• the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
Example sentence • I have many options when it comes to choosing a career.
11 4 noun n noun
• the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
Example sentence • People's perceptions can differ based on their personal experiences.
14 5 noun n noun
• an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
Example sentence • She entered the class with preconceptions about the subject.
13 4 noun n adjective
• available only with a doctor's written prescription
noun
• directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
Example sentence • The doctor wrote three prescriptions to treat my sinus infection.
12 4 noun n noun
• an assumption that is taken for granted
Example sentence • She made presumptions about his intentions without gathering any evidence.
10 4 noun n noun
• the manner in which something is greeted
Example sentence • The hotel has a grand hall for wedding receptions .
11 4 noun n noun
• (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
Example sentence • The company offered loyalty points that could be used for redemptions on future purchases.
9 3 noun n noun
• arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger
Example sentence • I saw scorpions crawling through the desert sands.
13 4 noun n noun
• a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
Example sentence • She canceled her magazine subscriptions because she didn't have time to read them.
14 4 noun n noun
• something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
Example sentence • The transcriptions of the interviews were analyzed for common themes.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia
noun
• an idealistic (but usually impractical) social reformer
Example sentence • The utopians believed in creating a perfect society through communal living.
10 4 noun n adjective
• relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
noun
• a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
Example sentence • The study of amphibians is called herpetology.
9 4 noun n noun
• one of the common people
adjective satellite
• of or associated with the great masses of people
Example sentence • The plebeians revolted against the oppressive ruling class.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Certain species of fungi act as symbions to plants, aiding in nutrient absorption.
8 2 noun n noun
• hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
Example sentence • The curtains in the living room are a lovely shade of blue.
7 2 noun n noun
• a word used in exclamations of confusion
Example sentence • What the dickens are you doing?
7 2 noun n noun
• a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
Example sentence • She sewed the buttons onto the shirt.
8 3 verb v verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • She imagines herself living in a different country.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large number or amount
Example sentence • There were dozens of people waiting in line for the concert tickets.
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