8 3 verb v verb
• inform (somebody) of something
Example sentence • She apprises her team of the new project requirements.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
Example sentence • The raffle offers a chance to win exciting prizes .
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She impresses everyone with her talent for singing.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
verb
• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example sentence • She embraces her friends tightly when she hasn't seen them in a while.
9 3 noun n noun
• the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
Example sentence • The party was full of surprises .
10 3 verb v noun
• a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
verb
• make more compact by or as if by pressing
Example sentence • He compresses the paper to make it fit in the envelope.
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.
5 2 verb v noun
• a growth in strength or number or importance
Example sentence • The sun rises in the east.
9 3 noun n noun
• a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
adjective satellite
• covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups
Example sentence • I need to buy new umbrellas for the upcoming rainy season.
11 4 noun n noun
• a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Example sentence • Many small business enterprises struggle to compete against larger corporations.
6 2 noun n noun
• the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
Example sentence • The prices of houses in this neighborhood have drastically increased.
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.
9 3 verb v verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • The real estate agent appraises the value of the house.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
verb
• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example sentence • She had several bruises on her legs from the fall.
9 3 verb v verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • The constant rain depresses me.
9 3 verb v noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Example sentence • She expresses her feelings through painting.
9 3 verb v
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7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an expression of approval and commendation
Example sentence • She praises his cooking skills.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of demanding notice or attention
verb
• exert pressure or force to or upon
Example sentence • He used the printing presses to produce copies of his new book.
11 4 noun n noun
• a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
Example sentence • The police arrested the two main accomplices involved in the bank robbery.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
Example sentence • She studied various approaches to teaching math.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a slight wind (usually refreshing)
verb
• blow gently and lightly
Example sentence • The soft breezes of the ocean made the hot day bearable.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • He resisted the impulses to spend his entire paycheck on gadgets.
9 3 verb v verb
• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example sentence • The dictator oppresses his people through censorship and control of the media.
10 4 verb v Example sentence • The store overprices their goods.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • She preaches about the importance of recycling.
10 3 verb v verb
• bring under control by force or authority
Example sentence • She suppresses her anger and remains calm.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • She advises her clients on financial matters.
7 3 verb v noun
• the act of rewriting something
Example sentence • She revises her notes before the exam.
8 3 verb v noun
• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
verb
• infer from incomplete evidence
Example sentence • She surmises that he is hiding something.
12 5 verb v Example sentence • She accomplishes all her goals with determination and hard work.
7 2 noun n noun
• an alloy of copper and zinc
Example sentence • The brasses on the door handles were polished to a shine.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
verb
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentence • The data breaches at the company were a major concern for the customers.
8 1 verb v noun
• a decorative pin worn by women
verb
• bring up a topic for discussion
Example sentence • She broaches the topic of climate change during the meeting.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a dense growth of bushes
verb
• rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
Example sentence • I have different types of brushes for painting.
15 6 verb v verb
• To glorify or inflate the importance of a piece of news; to artificially create a sensation.
Example sentence • The media often sensationalizes crime stories to attract more viewers.
11 3 noun n noun
• a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)
Example sentence • I bought three stopwatches for the track team.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
12 4 noun n noun
• small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
Example sentence • I need to buy new toothbrushes .
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
Example sentence • He wore a pair of leather breeches for horseback riding.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
adjective satellite
• (used in combination) sized
verb
• cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
Example sentence • I need to buy different sizes of clothing.
10 2 verb v verb
• advance beyond the usual limit
Example sentence • The construction of the new building encroaches on the neighboring property.
9 3 verb v noun
• a quantity that is added
verb
• become bigger or greater in amount
Example sentence • The price of gas increases each year.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • Her caprices often made it difficult to predict her behavior.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
9 3 noun n noun
• A powerful portable audio system for listening collectively to recorded or broadcast sound.
Example sentence • We used to blast music from our boomboxes at the beach.
10 4 verb v verb
• perform without preparation
Example sentence • She often improvises her dance moves during performances.
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 3 verb v verb
• come into existence; take on form or shape
Example sentence • A problem arises when there is a lack of clear communication.
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