6 2 verb v adjective
• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
noun
• a period of calm weather
adverb
• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
verb
• become quiet or quieter
3 1 adjective adj noun
• the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
Example sentence • The dog wagged its tail.
7 2 noun n noun
• the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Example sentence • The company's profits have been steadily increasing over the past year.
7 2 noun n noun
• an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
Example sentence • The Halloween decorations included ghosts and spirits .
7 2 noun n noun
• a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
Example sentence • I earned enough credits to graduate.
7 2 noun n noun
• childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Example sentence • His poor diet and lack of sunlight exposure led to the development of rickets .
9 2 noun n noun
• a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
Example sentence • She stacked multiple beaded bracelets on her wrist.
6 2 noun n noun
• any admirable quality or attribute
Example sentence • The merits of the case will be discussed during the trial.
9 3 verb v adjective
• independent; not united or joint
noun
• a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
adjective satellite
• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
verb
• act as a barrier between; stand between
Example sentence • She separates the recycling from the trash.
7 2 noun
• (Islam) the will of Allah
8 2 noun n Example sentence • The artist received plaudits for her breathtaking performance.
9 3 noun n noun
• a colorless plum brandy popular in the Balkans
Example sentence • In many Eastern European countries, slivovitz is considered a traditional drink.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the government of the Soviet Union
10 4 noun n noun
• written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
Example sentence • The lawyer submitted several affidavits as evidence in court.
10 4 noun n noun
• a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization
verb
• keep company with; hang out with
Example sentence • The organization has many affiliates around the world.
10 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole
verb
• amount in the aggregate to
Example sentence • Construction companies use aggregates in concrete mixtures.
8 2 noun n noun
• an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
verb
• line with a Babbitt metal
Example sentence • They used babbitts to line the bearings of the machine.
8 3 verb v verb
• take watchful responsibility for
Example sentence • She babysits for her neighbors every Saturday night.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• financial assistance in time of need
Example sentence • I signed up for a benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement savings.
8 2 noun n noun
• a small book usually having a paper cover
Example sentence • I picked up several booklets at the tourism office to guide me around the city.
7 2 noun n noun
• a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
Example sentence • Many households struggle to stick to their budgets .
8 2 noun n noun
• leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
Example sentence • I could hear the crickets chirping in the garden.
8 2 noun n noun
• someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
Example sentence • The police are still searching for the culprits of the robbery.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
Example sentence • The bank statement showed multiple debits from my account.
8 3 noun n noun
• the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
Example sentence • The country is facing significant budget deficits .
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
verb
• put, fix, force, or implant
Example sentence • He deposits his paycheck into his savings account.
5 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
Example sentence • I received the edits for my manuscript from the editor.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an opening that permits escape or release
verb
• move out of or depart from
Example sentence • There are multiple exits in this building.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• something regarded with special favor or liking
adjective satellite
• appealing to the general public
verb
• To mark an item as a personal favorite on social media
Example sentence • The movie was one of my all-time favorites .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
verb
• decorate with a lace of geometric designs
Example sentence • I bought some salmon fillets at the grocery store.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
adjective satellite
• surrendered as a penalty
verb
• lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
Example sentence • The forfeits for breaking the rules were severe penalties.
7 2 noun n noun
• an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien
Example sentence • Bilbo Baggins is one of the most famous hobbits in literature.
8 3 verb v verb
• be an inhabitant of or reside in
Example sentence • The bird inhabits the trees in the forest.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several islets off the coast of Miami.
7 2 noun n verb
• provide with a thermally non-conducting cover
Example sentence • I need to buy new jackets for the winter season.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism
noun
• a member of the Jesuit order
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet
Example sentence • The company organized junkets for its employees to tropical islands.
7 2 noun n noun
• a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
Example sentence • The antique shop had a variety of vintage lockets on display.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
verb
• engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of
Example sentence • The farmers sell their produce at the local markets .
10 3 noun n noun
• an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities
adjective satellite
• not commercially motivated
Example sentence • Many nonprofits rely on donations to fund their programs.
5 2 noun n noun
• a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography
Example sentence • You can find the obits section at the back of the newspaper.
9 3 noun n adjective
• of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem
noun
• a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
adverb
• directly facing each other
adjective satellite
• being directly across from each other; facing
Example sentence • Black and white are considered opposites in terms of color.
7 2 noun n noun
• a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
Example sentence • The packets of seeds are labeled with the plant's name.
11 3 noun n noun
• an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
Example sentence • Employees at the executive level often receive perquisites such as company cars and expense accounts.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The farmer had a whole litter of cute piglets .
8 2 noun n noun
• a senior clergyman and dignitary
Example sentence • The prelates gathered in Rome for the papal conclave.
7 2 noun n noun
• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Example sentence • The church installed new pulpits to accommodate multiple speakers.
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