6 1 verb v noun
• a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
verb
• be discharged in sprays of liquid
Example sentence • He sprays the plants with water every morning.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a strong flame that burns brightly
verb
• shine brightly and intensively
Example sentence • We could see a distant blaze on the horizon.
4 1 noun n noun
• structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
Example sentence • There are several ways to approach this problem.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an expression of approval and commendation
Example sentence • She received a lot of praise for her excellent performance in the play.
4 1 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• the time during which someone's life continues
Example sentence • The summer days are always longer.
5 1 verb v noun
• a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
Example sentence • She stays at home during the weekends.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
adjective satellite
• not close together in time
verb
• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example sentence • The animal shelter is overflowing with strays .
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
Example sentence • The house was ablaze with lights and decorations.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Example sentence • She always arrives on time for class.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
verb
• cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
Example sentence • The fidget spinner craze took over schools across the country.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
verb
• become hazy, dull, or cloudy
Example sentence • The city was engulfed in a thick haze of smoke from the forest fire.
5 1 verb v noun
• the amount a salary is increased
verb
• raise the level or amount of something
Example sentence • She decided to raise her hand and ask a question.
8 2 verb v verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • The real estate agent will appraise the house before listing it for sale.
5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world
Example sentence • She was blase about the whole situation, as if nothing could surprise her anymore.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style
Example sentence • The chalets in the mountain village are perfect for a winter getaway.
9 2 verb v verb
• represent as less significant or important
Example sentence • She downplays her achievements in order to seem humble.
5 1 verb v noun
• a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
verb
• participate in games or sport
Example sentence • She plays volleyball every weekend.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something (especially a game) that is played again
verb
• reproduce (a recording) on a recorder
Example sentence • He replays the video to catch the missed details.
7 3 noun n noun
• any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation
6 1 verb v Example sentence • I like to braise beef for a long time to make it tender.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • After receiving feedback, we decided to reappraise our marketing strategy.
9 3 verb v verb
• exaggerate one's acting
Example sentence • He always overplays his hand during negotiations.
5 1 verb v verb
• address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
Example sentence • She prays for guidance every night.
4 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• look at with fixed eyes
Example sentence • Her gaze met mine across the crowded room.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any distinct time period in a sequence of events
verb
• arrange in phases or stages
Example sentence • She is going through a rebellious phase .
6 1 noun n noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • He couldn't understand the meaning of the phrase .
6 2 noun n noun
• time during which some action is awaited
verb
• cause to be slowed down or delayed
Example sentence • There were several delays in the construction of the new building.
5 2 verb v noun
• a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
verb
• profit from in an exploitatory manner
Example sentence • The lion preys on weaker animals in the savannah.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a detailed critical inspection
verb
• consider in a comprehensive way
Example sentence • We conducted surveys to gather feedback from our customers.
4 1 noun n noun
• United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954)
4 1 noun n noun
• United States baseball player (born in 1931)
4 1 noun n noun
• an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
adjective satellite
• (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
verb
• utter in deep prolonged tones
Example sentence • There are many beautiful bays along the coast.
6 2 noun n noun
• an analytic or interpretive literary composition
verb
• make an effort or attempt
Example sentence • She is known for her insightful essays on social justice issues.
5 1 noun n noun
• a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
adjective satellite
• of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
Example sentence • The grays of the storm clouds were ominous.
4 1 noun n noun
• a column of light (as from a beacon)
Example sentence • The warm rays of the sun glistened on the surface of the water.
8 2 noun n noun
• any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday)
Example sentence • I work on weekdays and have weekends off.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
Example sentence • The baker applied a shiny glaze to the cake.
6 2 verb v verb
• lessen the intensity of or calm
Example sentence • He allays her fears by reassuring her that everything will be fine.
11 2 noun n noun
• a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets
Example sentence • He has written numerous screenplays for both film and television.
10 2 noun n noun
• the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
Example sentence • The film featured intense swordplays between the heroes and villains.
5 2 noun n noun
• (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group
Example sentence • Different cultures have different mores when it comes to punctuality.
5 2 verb v Example sentence • Her performance on stage truly amazed the audience.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
verb
• to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
Example sentence • After the accident, she was in a daze and couldn't remember what happened.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• feed as in a meadow or pasture
Example sentence • The cow enjoyed a peaceful graze in the lush meadow.
5 1 noun n noun
• tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
Example sentence • Farmers grow maize for animal feed.
4 1 noun n noun
• complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
Example sentence • We got lost in the maze and couldn't find our way out.
4 1 verb v verb
• tear down so as to make flat with the ground
Example sentence • The old building was razed to make way for a new shopping center.
8 2 verb v verb
• express the same message in different words
Example sentence • Can you please rephrase that question?
3 1 noun n noun
• a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells
8 3 noun n noun
• a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
Example sentence • We enjoyed watching the lively performances at the cabarets in Paris.
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