8 3 noun n noun
• someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
adjective satellite
• engaged in as a pastime
Example sentence • The band consists of talented amateurs who play for fun.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
Example sentence • The catchers crouched behind home plate, ready to receive the pitches.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A female person or animal.
pronoun
• That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book belongs to hers .
12 3 noun n noun
• an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
Example sentence • Wine connoisseurs can distinguish the subtle flavors in different varieties.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of moving something from one location to another
verb
• transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
Example sentence • He completed two transfers in the same season.
12 4 noun n noun
• someone who engages in arbitrage (who purchases securities in one market for immediate resale in another in the hope of profiting from the price differential)
Example sentence • Many arbitrageurs act as middlemen, buying goods from one place and selling them in another for a higher price.
7 2 noun n noun
• a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
Example sentence • The crowd at the music festival was filled with poseurs trying to look cool.
3 1 noun
• a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment
9 3 noun n noun
• A man, especially a French gentleman.
Example sentence • The messieurs at the conference seemed uninterested in the topic.
8 2 noun n noun
• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
verb
• determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Example sentence • The government has implemented strict measures to control the spread of the virus.
10 3 noun n noun
• one who speaks in a whisper
Example sentence • The whisperers in the crowd spread the rumor quickly.
7 2 noun n noun
• a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere)
Example sentence • The current flowing in the circuit is measured in amperes .
11 3 noun n noun
• the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
Example sentence • She used a variety of descriptors to paint a vivid picture of the scene.
9 2 noun n noun
• A specific type of bird, of the genus Calcarius; it has a long claw on the hind toe of each foot.
Example sentence • The Chestnut-collared Longspur is a species of longspurs found in North America.
5 1 verb v noun
• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
verb
• provide a cure for, make healthy again
Example sentence • She cures her boredom by reading.
13 4 noun n noun
• someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
Example sentence • Many entrepreneurs strive to create innovative products.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • The meeting usually occurs on Tuesdays.
7 2 verb v verb
• like better; value more highly
Example sentence • She prefers tea over coffee.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • She refers to him as her best friend.
13 4 noun n noun
• the proprietor of a restaurant
Example sentence • The group of restaurateurs gathered to discuss the latest culinary trends.
9 3 noun n noun
• someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks
Example sentence • The saboteurs damaged the equipment to halt production.
5 1 verb v noun
• a hazy or indistinct representation
verb
• become glassy; lose clear vision
Example sentence • She blurs the lines between reality and fantasy in her artwork.
10 2 noun n noun
• a man paid to drive a privately owned car
verb
• drive someone in a vehicle
Example sentence • The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service with professional chauffeurs .
7 2 verb v verb
• be in accord; be in agreement
Example sentence • He concurs with her statement about the importance of education.
7 2 verb v verb
• have a conference in order to talk something over
Example sentence • The university confers degrees upon its graduates.
6 2 verb v verb
• hold back to a later time
Example sentence • She defers to her boss in matters of decision-making.
6 2 verb v noun
• (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
Example sentence • She demurs when asked to give her opinion on the matter.
6 2 verb v verb
• try to prevent; show opposition to
Example sentence • The high price of the product deters many customers from buying it.
4 1 noun n noun
• nonresinous wood of a fir tree
Example sentence • The forest was dominated by tall firs .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful coat made of luxurious furs .
6 2 verb v verb
• make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
Example sentence • He incurs a penalty for late payment.
6 2 verb v verb
• reason by deduction; establish by deduction
Example sentence • The study infers that there is a correlation between sleep deprivation and poor cognitive function.
8 3 noun n noun
• strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
Example sentence • I bought a bottle of liqueurs from the local winery.
5 1 verb v noun
• a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
verb
• make a soft swishing sound
Example sentence • The cat purrs when I stroke its back.
14 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The group of restauranteurs gathered for a meeting to discuss new trends in the industry.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
verb
• play smoothly or legato
Example sentence • She was deeply hurt by the racial slurs directed towards her.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Example sentence • He wore spurs on his boots to signal his presence.
5 1 verb v noun
• a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
verb
• move an implement through
Example sentence • He stirs his coffee slowly to mix in the sugar.
7 2 noun n noun
• The spirits or ghosts of the dead in the Roman mythology, considered as troublesome unless exorcised or appeased.
Example sentence • The lemures were said to be restless souls that haunted the living.
5 1 noun n Example sentence • The mures I saw in the field were small and dark in color.
7 2 verb v verb
• formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Example sentence • He abjures his former alliance and joins a new political party.
12 4 noun
• treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body
Example sentence • I booked a session for acupressures to relieve my neck pain.
7 2 verb v verb
• ask for or request earnestly
Example sentence • He adjures his friends to vote in the upcoming election.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
Example sentence • The recipe called for various admixtures of spices and herbs.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The affixtures in the bathroom were outdated and needed to be replaced.
12 4 noun n noun
• a large-scale farming enterprise
Example sentence • The study of agricultures around the world is fascinating.
7 2 verb v noun
• the power to entice or attract through personal charm
verb
• dispose or incline or entice to
Example sentence • The beautiful scenery allures visitors to the national park.
9 3 noun n noun
• a device that controls amount of light admitted
Example sentence • The camera lens has multiple apertures to adjust the amount of light entering the sensor.
11 4 noun n noun
• the cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey
Example sentence • The study of apicultures is important for understanding bee behavior.
12 4 noun n noun
• rearing aquatic animals or cultivating aquatic plants for food
Example sentence • Many countries rely on aquacultures to meet the growing demand for seafood.
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