7 2 noun n noun
• a person who captures and holds people or animals
Example sentence • The captors demanded a ransom for the safe release of the hostages.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
Example sentence • I need to buy a few adapters for my electronics when I travel abroad.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
Example sentence • The raptors in this forest are known for their impressive hunting skills.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
Example sentence • She bought several adaptors for her international travels.
12 3 noun n noun
• (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
Example sentence • The company's headquarters is located in New York City.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • I don't believe a word he said. It's all cobblers !
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I need to write a few letters before I go to bed.
6 2 noun n noun
• a framework that supports climbing plants
Example sentence • The park was dotted with beautiful bowers , where visitors could rest and enjoy the view.
9 3 noun n noun
• a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
Example sentence • Neurons in the olfactory bulb contain receptors that detect different odors.
7 2 noun n noun
• an illegal daily lottery
Example sentence • She won the lottery with the lucky numbers 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Example sentence • She carefully papers the walls with floral wallpaper.
4 1 pronoun
• That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book on the shelf is ours .
8 3 noun n noun
• an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
Example sentence • The birds in the park were lively babblers , constantly chirping and chattering.
9 3 noun n noun
• the force of workers available
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
Example sentence • He sanders the wood to smooth out the surface.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States poet (1869-1950)
Example sentence • The masters of the house are away on vacation.
5 1 pronoun
• That which belongs to you (singular); the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun.
7 2 noun n noun
• a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
Example sentence • The crab used its pincers to grab the food.
8 2 noun n noun
• a rester who is sleeping
Example sentence • She put her baby down for a nap in the crib with soft sleepers .
8 2 noun n noun
• housing available for people to live in
Example sentence • He lives in the military quarters .
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion
Example sentence • The boat sailed smoothly on calm waters .
8 2 noun n noun
• English architect (1723-1796)
Example sentence • The lawyer entered the chambers to meet with the judge.
8 2 noun n noun
• shop where dry cleaning is done
Example sentence • I need to buy some cleaners for the kitchen.
6 2 noun n noun
• a flag that shows its nationality
Example sentence • I love the vibrant colors of fall foliage.
7 2 noun n noun
• a distinguishing emblem
Example sentence • I love the vibrant colours of the sunset.
8 2 noun n adjective satellite
• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
Example sentence • I love to eat crackers with cheese.
7 2 noun n noun
• the body of people who lead a group
Example sentence • The leaders of the company met to discuss the new project.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Good manners are essential when meeting new people.
8 2 noun n noun
• an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
Example sentence • She used the scissors to cut the paper.
6 2 noun n noun
• a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel
Example sentence • I saw three tigers at the zoo.
8 2 noun n noun
• (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
Example sentence • He put on a pair of black trousers for the formal event.
7 2 noun n noun
• the audience reached by television
Example sentence • The television show had millions of viewers tuning in each week.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
verb
• succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
Example sentence • The photographer captures the beauty of nature in his photos.
6 2 verb v noun
• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
verb
• provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Example sentence • She covers her books with colorful paper.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of gracious kindness
Example sentence • She's always asking for favors but never does anything in return.
8 2 noun n noun
• branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds
verb
• join tongue and groove, in carpentry
Example sentence • The bird had beautiful colorful feathers .
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 .
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.
8 2 noun n noun
• a person's partner in marriage
Example sentence • John and Mary are business partners .
6 2 noun n noun
• a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
Example sentence • The Yangtze River is one of the longest rivers in Asia.
9 2 noun n noun
• a faint constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Phoenix and Cetus
Example sentence • The museum is hosting an exhibition featuring works by renowned sculptors .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
verb
• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
Example sentence • They're forecasting scattered showers for tomorrow.
8 2 noun n noun
• a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of sneakers for my gym workouts.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • The actors rehearsed their lines before the play.
7 2 noun n noun
• anything that contributes causally to a result
Example sentence • Genetics is one of the factors that influence a person's height.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit
Example sentence • The nuclear reactors produce electricity for the entire city.
8 2 noun n noun
• a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications
Example sentence • Farmers use tractors to plow their fields.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples
Example sentence • The lancers charged forward, ready to attack.
5 3 noun n noun
• extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
Example sentence • The farm consists of 50 acres of land.
9 3 noun n noun
• a group of followers or enthusiasts
Example sentence • She has a huge number of followers on social media.
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