6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
verb
• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
Example sentence • He took frequent pauses while delivering the speech.
6 2 verb v noun
• events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
verb
• give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Example sentence • Smoking causes lung cancer.
6 2 noun n noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
10 4 noun n
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9 3 noun n noun
• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Example sentence • The audience erupted in thunderous applauses as the magician unveiled his mind-bending trick.
9 4 noun n noun
• A temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism due to adverse environmental conditions (especially in insects and in the embryos of many of the oviparous species of fish in the order Cyprinodontiformes)
Example sentence • The diapauses of certain insects are triggered by changes in temperature and day length.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • There may be subcauses underlying the main reasons for unemployment in the country.
6 2 noun n noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
6 2 verb v adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
6 2 noun n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • My missus is an amazing cook.
8 3 noun n noun
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
10 3 noun n noun
• (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
Example sentence • I couldn't find my sunglasses anywhere.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a powerful effect or influence
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • The police forces are searching for the missing child.
6 2 noun n noun
• solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
verb
• provide with a horse or horses
Example sentence • I love to ride horses at the local stable.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
Example sentence • The houses on this street are all painted the same color.
2 1 verb v noun
• the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
verb
• give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
Example sentence • I love reading fashion glosses for inspiration.
6 2 noun n noun
• tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
Example sentence • The forest floor was covered in thick green mosses .
8 3 noun n noun
• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
Example sentence • He works in the IT services department of the company.
6 2 verb v noun
• a strong flame that burns brightly
verb
• shine brightly and intensively
Example sentence • He blazes a trail through the dense forest.
3 1 adjective adj noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
6 2 noun n noun
• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Example sentence • He had to replace the lenses in his glasses.
6 2 noun n noun
• a person who exercises control over workers
Example sentence • The bosses announced a pay raise for all employees.
6 2 verb v noun
• the act of flipping a coin
verb
• throw or toss with a light motion
Example sentence • He tosses the ball to his teammate.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) informal term for breeches
Example sentence • He rolled up his britches before wading into the river.
10 3 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She always wears her eyeglasses when reading.
6 2 noun n noun
• an abundance of material possessions and resources
Example sentence • He amassed great riches during his successful business career.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • The ancient temple had beautiful arches .
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • The candles were placed on the bases of the cake.
5 2 noun n noun
• alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
Example sentence • The foxes in the forest have a beautiful red coat.
5 2 noun n noun
• Matter in a state intermediate between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid) (or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly.
verb
• To kill with poisonous gas.
Example sentence • The gases released from the volcano were toxic.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
Example sentence • The firefighter grabbed the hoses and rushed to put out the fire.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Example sentence • He had several scratches on his arms from playing with the cat.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a collection of things sharing a common attribute
verb
• arrange or order by classes or categories
Example sentence • I have three classes in the morning.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a region in central Italy, with capital Ancona
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
Example sentence • She attaches the document to the email.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
verb
• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example sentence • His good manners and graces impressed everyone he met.
7 2 noun n noun
• a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead
verb
• comb (hair) into a roach
Example sentence • I saw roaches crawling in the kitchen.
8 2 noun n noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • Soldiers dug trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
7 3 noun n noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • Many computer viruses can infiltrate a system and cause significant damage.
10 3 noun n noun
• a storehouse for goods and merchandise
Example sentence • The company has several warehouses across the country for storing their products.
7 2 noun n noun
• education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
verb
• move swiftly through or over
Example sentence • I am taking five courses this semester.
8 3 noun n noun
• assets in the form of money
Example sentence • I need to review my finances before I make any major purchases.
8 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• being ahead of time or need
verb
• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example sentence • Scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine.
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