5 2
noun
• an examination conducted by spoken communication
Example sentence • Los estudiantes gritaron vivas durante el desfile.
3 1 verb
v
noun
• (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
7 2
preposition
• On account of, because of.
conjunction
• By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
Example sentence • I couldn't go to the party because I had to work.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
7 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
Example sentence • I bought some bananas from the grocery store.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
Example sentence • I need to buy new cameras for our photography club.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit
Example sentence • I bought a bag of guavas from the market.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process
Example sentence • Astronomers observed several novas in the galaxy.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
Example sentence • I like to wear my cozy pajamas when I go to bed.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the forest trees growing in a country or region
Example sentence • The silvas were beautiful in the sunlight.
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.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a collection of things sharing a common attribute
verb
• arrange or order by classes or categories
Example sentence • I have three classes in the morning.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
verb
• move swiftly through or over
Example sentence • I am taking five courses this semester.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
6 2 verb
v
adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
5 2 noun
n
Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
5 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The pack of alfas moved stealthily through the dense forest.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
adjective satellite
• first in order of importance
Example sentence • The pack of wolves had two alphas , each leading a different group of followers.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an upholstered seat for more than one person
Example sentence • The living room had two comfortable sofas .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Example sentence • She filed a lawsuit seeking damages for personal injury.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
6 2 noun
n
preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)
Example sentence • The callas in the garden bloomed beautifully.
5 2
noun
• French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
Example sentence • The TV had two antennas for better reception.
3 1
noun
• a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific with capital Olympia
Example sentence • She was excited to see her friends at the party.
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.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • She tightened her clutches around the handlebars of the bike.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an abundance of material possessions and resources
Example sentence • He amassed great riches during his successful business career.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
adjective satellite
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Example sentence • The ancient temple had beautiful arches .
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • The candles were placed on the bases of the cake.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun
v, adv, n
noun
• United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)
Example sentence • The children collected bunches of colorful balloons at the fair.
6 2 verb
v
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 • She busses her children to school every morning.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
Example sentence • The foxes in the forest have a beautiful red coat.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• Matter in a state intermediate between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid) (or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly.
verb
• To kill with poisonous gas.
Example sentence • The gases released from the volcano were toxic.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Example sentence • He had to replace the lenses in his glasses.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Example sentence • He had several scratches on his arms from playing with the cat.
2 1
noun
• a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa
adverb
• to the same degree (often followed by `as')
Example sentence • He worked as a teacher for 10 years.
4 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (baseball) a measure of a pitcher's effectiveness; calculated as the average number of earned runs allowed by the pitcher for every nine innings pitched
Example sentence • The Middle Ages and the Renaissance are two distinct eras in European history.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal
Example sentence • In some African cultures, mambas are considered sacred.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu
Example sentence • The ninjas silently crept through the shadows.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She always wears her eyeglasses when reading.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • The opera singer practiced her arias diligently to prepare for her upcoming performance.
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