8 3 noun n noun
• something reduced to its minimal form
Example sentence • The archaeologists discovered an ancient skeleton buried in the ruins.
12 5 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
noun
• in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity
Example sentence • He lives in a metropolitan city.
10 3 noun n noun
• a garden plant of the genus Antirrhinum having showy white or yellow or crimson flowers resembling the face of a dragon
Example sentence • I planted some snapdragons in my garden.
14 4 noun n noun
• a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
Example sentence • Public transportation is more convenient than driving in the city.
11 5 noun n noun
• the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
Example sentence • The exoskeleton of an insect provides support and protection.
10 5 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Naples or its people
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Naples
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures
Example sentence • The puritan beliefs of the community were reflected in their strict moral code.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the particular portion of space occupied by something
verb
• cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
Example sentence • He was offered a high-paying position at a prestigious company.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not noticed inadvertently
Example sentence • She found an old, forgotten book in the attic.
9 3 noun n noun
• a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
Example sentence • He claimed to be a doctor, but he was nothing more than a charlatan .
5 2 noun n noun
• The Anglo-Saxon national council or witenagemot.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of examining resemblances
Example sentence • In comparison to last year, sales have increased by 20%.
8 3 noun n noun
• an example regarded as typical of its class
Example sentence • The biologist collected a specimen of a rare butterfly species.
7 3 noun n noun
• large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish
Example sentence • I saw a pelican flying over the beach.
11 4 noun n noun
• the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
Example sentence • Newspapers often rely on advertising revenue to sustain their circulation .
11 4 noun n noun
• a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
Example sentence • There is a fierce competition among the athletes to win the gold medal.
10 4 noun n noun
• a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
Example sentence • They went on an expedition to explore the uncharted territory.
10 4 noun n noun
• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Example sentence • Her motivation to succeed drove her to study late into the night.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
Example sentence • I have an objection to the proposal.
10 4 noun n noun
• the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
Example sentence • The opposition party is demanding an investigation into the government's handling of the crisis.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of having and controlling property
Example sentence • He showed off his new possession , a shiny sports car.
7 3 noun n noun
• a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
Example sentence • I made a delicious strawberry gelatin for dessert.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
Example sentence • The painting was a juxtaposition of vibrant colors and soft pastels.
5 2 noun n noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is a strong and independent woman .
13 5 noun n noun
• the process of giving careful thought to something
Example sentence • The company took into consideration the opinions of its employees before making a decision.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of constructing something
Example sentence • The construction of the new office building is almost complete.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
10 3 noun n noun
• approval to do something
Example sentence • I need permission to access this file.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • The company spokesman declined to comment on the pending lawsuit.
6 2 verb v noun
• a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
verb
• come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Example sentence • I have gotten a promotion at work.
5 2 noun n noun
• a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
Example sentence • The house by the lake became their tranquil haven .
4 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
noun
• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
adjective satellite
• with no protection or shield
verb
• cause to open or to become open
11 4 noun n noun
• a message received and understood
Example sentence • I need more information before I can make a decision.
3 1 verb v noun
• airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
verb
• preserve in a can or tin
Example sentence • She can play the piano beautifully.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
Example sentence • He possessed superhuman strength and could lift a car with ease.
9 4 noun n noun
• the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
Example sentence • The abolition of slavery was a significant milestone in American history.
10 3 noun n noun
• the coloring of a person's face
verb
• give a certain color to
Example sentence • She has a fair complexion .
13 5 noun n noun
• something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
Example sentence • His justification for lying was that he was protecting his friend.
8 4 noun n noun
• the state of being disregarded or forgotten
Example sentence • He fell into oblivion after his retirement from the spotlight.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces
Example sentence • The archeologists discovered a beautiful obsidian dagger at the ancient Mayan site.
9 3 noun n noun
• undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
Example sentence • Air pollution is a major problem in many cities around the world.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language
noun
• a person of German nationality
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• characteristic of humanity
noun
• any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
Example sentence • The scientist conducted experiments on human subjects.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
Example sentence • The police are investigating the abduction of a young girl from her home.
12 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite
Example sentence • The surgery center offers a safe and sterile environment for circumcision procedures.
11 4 noun n noun
• (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
Example sentence • The cat's playful demeanor was the very incarnation of curiosity.
11 4 noun n noun
• a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)
Example sentence • The inquisition was a period of intense religious questioning and persecution in medieval Europe.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • I learned an important lesson about trust.
12 4 noun n noun
• someone who does surgery on the nervous system (especially the brain)
Example sentence • The neurosurgeon successfully removed the tumor from the patient's brain.
5 2 adverb adv adverb
• many times at short intervals
Example sentence • I often go for a run in the morning.
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