4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
verb
• touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
Example sentence • He leaned in to kiss her goodbye.
6 2 noun n noun
• place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
Example sentence • John works in a busy office downtown.
10 3 verb v verb
• become bubbly or frothy or foaming
Example sentence • The carbonated water began to effervesce as soon as I opened the bottle.
7 2 noun n noun
• a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
Example sentence • The empress ruled over her empire with wisdom and grace.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being high or lofty
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The hostess greeted the guests at the door.
9 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She made a shameless attempt to cheat during the exam.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • His weakness for sweets always led him to raid the pantry late at night.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He wandered through the city streets in an aimless manner.
5 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• away from the correct or expected course
adjective satellite
• not functioning properly
Example sentence • There seems to be something amiss with the car engine.
10 2 adjective adj adjective
• not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
adjective satellite
• tending to cause suspension of regular breathing
Example sentence • She ran so fast that she became breathless .
7 2 noun n noun
• a citizen of an English borough
Example sentence • John Smith was elected as a burgess for the town council.
7 2 noun n noun
• a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
Example sentence • The priest held the golden chalice during the ceremony.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
Example sentence • She put on her hiking harness before climbing the mountain.
8 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being holy
Example sentence • She pursued a life devoted to holiness and spirituality.
6 2 noun n noun
• feeling a need to see others suffer
Example sentence • He spoke with malice in his voice.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • She worked as a cook for her wealthy missis .
7 2 noun n noun
• a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
verb
• furnish with a preface or introduction
Example sentence • The preface provides an introduction to the main text of the book.
9 2 adjective adj noun
• steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
adjective satellite
• (of reputation) free from blemishes
Example sentence • She bought a set of stainless steel pots and pans.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • She is known to be an adventuress , always seeking thrills and excitement.
9 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
Example sentence • He contracted hepatitis from contaminated food.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the superior of a group of nuns
Example sentence • The abbess of the monastery is known for her wisdom and guidance.
8 3 noun n noun
• the property of something spacious and abounding in fresh air
Example sentence • The open windows provided a sense of airiness in the room.
5 2 noun n noun
• native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
Example sentence • I love the smell of anise in my tea.
8 2 noun n noun
• blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
Example sentence • The blueness of the sky is breathtaking.
6 2 noun n noun
• part of a dress above the waist
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress with a tight-fitting bodice .
10 3 noun n noun
• extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest
Example sentence • I couldn't stand the boringness of that lecture.
10 2 adjective adj adjective
• not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
Example sentence • She remained changeless in her opinion despite the arguments.
9 2 noun n noun
• a price below the standard price
Example sentence • His cheapness is showing when he always chooses the lowest quality products.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The old house was dark and comfortless .
4 2 noun n noun
• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Example sentence • The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • The deaconess was responsible for organizing community outreach programs.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being slow to understand
Example sentence • The dullness of the lecture made it difficult to stay awake.
8 2 noun n noun
• the property of having two dimensions
Example sentence • The flatness of the ground made it easy to set up the tent.
9 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She had a guileless smile that made everyone trust her.
11 3 noun n noun
• the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
Example sentence • Eating balanced meals and regular exercise are important for maintaining healthiness .
10 3 noun n noun
• the quality of compassion or consideration for others (people or animals)
Example sentence • The professor lectured about the importance of humaneness in scientific research.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • The huntress used her bow and arrow to track down the elusive deer.
4 2 noun n noun
• wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills
Example sentence • The ibis is a large bird with a long, curved beak.
7 2 noun n noun
• an alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare's milk; made originally by nomads of central Asia
Example sentence • Many people in Central Asia enjoy drinking koumiss .
9 2 noun n noun
• a working woman who takes in washing
Example sentence • The laundress washed and ironed all the clothes at the hotel.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He had a lipless grin that made him look eerie.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by or causing no dissipation of energy
Example sentence • The lossless audio format retains all the original quality and detail.
8 2 noun n noun
• the properties characteristic of the male sex
Example sentence • Society often imposes traditional gender roles that reinforce maleness and femaleness.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • I decided to cook a meatless dinner for my vegetarian friends.
10 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of good humor and sympathy through maturity or intoxication or a relaxed state
Example sentence • Her singing voice had a smooth mellowness that captivated the audience.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • The cake had the perfect level of moistness .
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness
Example sentence • The newness of the technology was exciting.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• having no parent or parents or not cared for by parent surrogates
Example sentence • He grew up in a parentless household with his grandparents.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• failing in what duty requires
Example sentence • He was remiss in his duty to report the incident.
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