8 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
noun
• a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
adjective satellite
• commonly used or supplied
Example sentence • The company strives to maintain high standards of quality in its products.
13 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage)
verb
• divide unfairly and to one's advantage; of voting districts
Example sentence • The gerrymandered district lines heavily favored the incumbent party.
8 2 verb v noun
• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
verb
• yield (to); give satisfaction to
Example sentence • The politician pandered to the desires of his wealthy donors.
9 2 verb v noun
• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
verb
• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Example sentence • She slandered her neighbor by spreading false rumors about him.
9 2 verb v noun
• a bend or curve, as in a stream or river
verb
• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
Example sentence • We meandered along the riverbank, enjoying the peaceful scenery.
9 2 verb v verb
• cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
Example sentence • She laundered her clothes before going on vacation.
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community
Example sentence • He uses nonstandard grammar in his speech.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• falling short of some prescribed norm
Example sentence • The company was criticized for its substandard quality control measures.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not slowed or blocked or interfered with
Example sentence • She danced with unhindered grace.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an embarrassing mistake
verb
• commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
Example sentence • He was known for his blundered attempts at cooking.
8 2 verb v verb
• reflect deeply on a subject
Example sentence • She sat in the park and pondered the meaning of life.
9 2 verb v adjective satellite
• wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
Example sentence • The pirates plundered the captured ship of all its treasure.
10 2 verb v adjective satellite
• not used to good advantage
Example sentence • He squandered all his money on gambling.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
Example sentence • She had a tempered personality, always staying calm even in difficult situations.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having compartmental chambers
Example sentence • The house had a chambered design with each room leading into the next.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• having members; normally used in chemistry in combination with a number
Example sentence • He was a highly esteemed membered leader in the organization.
10 2 verb v noun
• flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
verb
• walk with great difficulty
Example sentence • He floundered in the water, unable to swim to safety.
8 2 verb v noun
• a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
Example sentence • The artist rendered the portrait beautifully.
9 2 verb v noun
• a deep prolonged loud noise
verb
• move fast, noisily, and heavily
Example sentence • The storm thundered loudly all night.
8 2 verb v verb
• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example sentence • He wandered aimlessly through the streets.
8 2 verb v noun
• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
verb
• have a wish or desire to know something
Example sentence • I wondered why she didn't reply to my message.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not slowed or blocked or interfered with
Example sentence • She danced across the stage, unhampered by any inhibitions.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The enemy soldiers outnumbered us 2 to 1 in the battle.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
Example sentence • She struggled to walk with her encumbered backpack.
8 2 verb v adjective
• given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
noun
• something that can be used as an official medium of payment
verb
• offer or present for acceptance
Example sentence • He tendered his resignation after the disagreement.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
Example sentence • He was rushed to the hospital with an injured leg.
13 4 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He had a misremembered version of the conversation.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The murdered man was found lying in the alley.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
Example sentence • The ordered list of groceries includes milk, bread, and eggs.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not burdened with cares or responsibilities
Example sentence • She played the piano with unencumbered fingers.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • His remarks engendered a heated debate among the audience.
9 2 verb v noun
• inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
Example sentence • The ship foundered in the storm and sank.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness
Example sentence • The gendered division of labor in certain societies is still prevalent.
8 2 verb v noun
• a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
verb
• play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
Example sentence • Someone had tampered with the security cameras.
8 2 verb v adjective satellite
• located at or near the back of an animal
verb
• be a hindrance or obstacle to
Example sentence • The heavy rain hindered our progress during the hike.
11 3 verb v verb
• give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
Example sentence • He surrendered himself to the police.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
verb
• prevent the progress or free movement of
Example sentence • Her progress was hampered by the heavy traffic.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• treat with excessive indulgence
Example sentence • She enjoys being pampered with massages and facials.
9 2 verb v verb
• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Example sentence • She clambered up the steep hill to get a better view.
9 2 verb v noun
• rushing about hastily in an undignified way
verb
• to move about or proceed hurriedly
Example sentence • The squirrel scampered up the tree.
11 3 verb v verb
• separate the limbs from the body
Example sentence • The murderer dismembered the victim's body and scattered the parts.
9 2 noun n noun
• any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black
Example sentence • I spotted a blackbird in the backyard.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• consisting of fine particles
Example sentence • I prefer powdered sugar on my pancakes.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
adjective satellite
• located on the right side of a ship or aircraft
verb
• turn to the right, of helms or rudders
Example sentence • The captain commanded the crew to turn the helm to starboard .
8 2 verb v noun
• any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
verb
• proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
Example sentence • She ventured into the unknown and discovered a hidden treasure.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
verb
• add up in number or quantity
Example sentence • I carefully numbered the pages of my book.
10 3 verb v verb
• recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
Example sentence • I remembered to turn off the lights before leaving the house.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • I saw a leopard at the zoo yesterday.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
Example sentence • The artwork was framed in a lovely bordered frame.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • He considered his options before making a decision.
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