5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
verb
• invest with regal power; enthrone
Example sentence • She placed the crown on her head and smiled.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an orange of low brightness and saturation
adjective satellite
• of a color similar to that of wood or earth
verb
• fry in a pan until it changes color
Example sentence • I prefer the color brown for my bedroom walls.
4 1 noun n noun
• an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
Example sentence • I live in a small town .
4 1 verb, adverb v, adv adjective
• being or moving lower in position or less in some value
adverb
• spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
adjective satellite
• extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
Example sentence • I need to sit down and take a break.
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The circus was filled with laughter as the clown performed his hilarious tricks.
8 2 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center
noun
• the central area or commercial center of a town or city
adverb
• toward or in the lower or central part of town
Example sentence • I enjoy shopping downtown on weekends.
5 1 verb v verb
• cover completely or make imperceptible
Example sentence • He drowned in the deep waters of the lake.
4 1 noun n noun
• a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
Example sentence • She looked stunning in her white bridal gown .
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• in the area or vicinity
Example sentence • We walked around the park.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
verb
• look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Example sentence • She had a deep frown on her face as she read the disappointing news.
6 2 noun n noun
• the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
Example sentence • He gained international renown for his groundbreaking scientific research.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or located in the upper part of a town
noun
• a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
adverb
• toward or in the upper part of town
Example sentence • We decided to have dinner uptown at a fancy restaurant.
9 2 noun n noun
• counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
Example sentence • The countdown to New Year's Eve has begun.
8 2 noun n noun
• the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence
Example sentence • I went back to my hometown for the holidays.
4 1 noun n noun
• a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
Example sentence • A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
4 1
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9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• going or extending across a town or city
Example sentence • We took the crosstown bus to get to the other side of town.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The small town turned into a boomtown after the discovery of gold in the area.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot)
Example sentence • The school was put on lockdown after a threat was reported.
8 2 noun n noun
• severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping
Example sentence • The stock market experienced a major meltdown yesterday, resulting in billions of dollars in losses.
3 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
verb
• have ownership or possession of
10 3 noun n noun
• a city district inhabited by people living in huts and shanties
Example sentence • The government announced plans to relocate the residents of the shantytown to safer housing.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hostile disagreement face-to-face
Example sentence • The boxing match ended in a dramatic showdown between the two contenders.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• termination of operations
Example sentence • The government declared a temporary shutdown of all non-essential services.
7 2 noun n noun
• The part of a city between uptown and downtown
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
Example sentence • She had a breakdown and couldn't stop crying.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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Example sentence • The detective found the victim lying facedown on the floor.
9 2 noun n noun
• sudden restriction on an activity
Example sentence • The government imposed a clampdown on illegal betting activities.
9 2 noun n noun
• severely repressive actions
Example sentence • The government launched a crackdown on illegal gambling.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (in India and Malaysia) a warehouse
Example sentence • The godown was filled with crates of fresh produce.
5 1 verb v adjective satellite
• (of animals) fully developed
Example sentence • He has grown a beard since I last saw him.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet
adjective satellite
• (furniture) easily assembled and dismantled
Example sentence • The knockdown price of the laptop made it an irresistible deal.
5 1 adjective adj adjective
• apprehended with certainty
Example sentence • She is known for her beautiful singing voice.
7 2 noun n noun
• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
Example sentence • Her performance in the play was a complete letdown .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
Example sentence • I need a rundown of all the tasks that need to be completed.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
Example sentence • We went for a walk at sundown .
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
Example sentence • The quarterback threw a perfect pass and scored a touchdown .
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of refusing an offer
Example sentence • She turndowned his marriage proposal with a firm shake of her head.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • I need the lowdown on what happened at the meeting.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• A reduction in price in order to stimulate sales.
Example sentence • Her notebook was filled with markdowns and annotations.
10 2 noun n noun
• an area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposes
Example sentence • The children were playing on the swings at the playground .
9 2 noun n noun
• lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
Example sentence • She slipped into her cozy nightgown before climbing into bed.
5 1 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
Example sentence • The blown tire caused the car to skid off the road.
11 2 noun n noun
• a former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629
8 2 noun n noun
• decline to a lower status or level
Example sentence • After the party, I had a terrible comedown .
10 2 noun n noun
• a section of northwestern Washington, D.C.
9 2 noun n noun
• a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
9 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system
noun
• initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
Example sentence • The mafia boss ordered a shakedown of all the local businesses.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of slowing down or falling behind
Example sentence • The economic slowdown has affected many industries.
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