7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of demanding notice or attention
verb
• exert pressure or force to or upon
Example sentence • He used the printing presses to produce copies of his new book.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He blesses every meal before eating.
8 2 verb v noun
• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
verb
• to stress, single out as important
Example sentence • He stresses the importance of proper nutrition.
10 3 verb v noun
• a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
verb
• make more compact by or as if by pressing
Example sentence • He compresses the paper to make it fit in the envelope.
9 3 verb v verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • The constant rain depresses me.
9 3 verb v noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Example sentence • She expresses her feelings through painting.
9 3 verb v verb
• lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
Example sentence • She often digresses from the main topic during her presentations.
10 3 verb v noun
• psychological suffering
verb
• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Example sentence • The loud music distresses my baby and makes him cry.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She impresses everyone with her talent for singing.
9 3 verb v verb
• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example sentence • The dictator oppresses his people through censorship and control of the media.
10 3 verb v noun
• gradual improvement or growth or development
verb
• develop in a positive way
Example sentence • The construction work progresses at a steady pace.
10 3 verb v verb
• bring under control by force or authority
Example sentence • She suppresses her anger and remains calm.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste
Example sentence • I added some cresses to my salad for extra flavor.
8 3 verb v verb
• haunt like a ghost; pursue
Example sentence • She obsesses over every little detail in her artwork.
7 2 noun n noun
• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
Example sentence • She brushed her long tresses before going to bed.
8 3 noun n noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • The doctor warned him about the health risks of his dietary excesses .
9 3 noun n noun
• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Example sentence • His academic successes earned him a scholarship.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
verb
• expect, believe, or suppose
Example sentence • I made several guesses , but none of them were correct.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a state of confusion and disorderliness
Example sentence • Please clean up your messes before leaving the kitchen.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
5 2 noun
• The name of the Latin-script letter S.
verb
• To move in a changing direction, forming the shape of a letter S.
Example sentence • She wrote her name with three esses .
9 3 verb v verb
• have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
Example sentence • She possesses a rare talent for singing.
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.
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
• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
verb
• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example sentence • His good manners and graces impressed everyone he met.
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.
7 3 noun n noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • Many computer viruses can infiltrate a system and cause significant damage.
8 3 verb v verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • The teacher assesses the students' performance in the exams.
9 3 verb v verb
• practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
Example sentence • She professes her love for him every day.
7 2 noun n noun
• a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead
verb
• comb (hair) into a roach
Example sentence • I saw roaches crawling in the kitchen.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
10 3 noun n noun
• a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
Example sentence • The store had a wide selection of mattresses .
10 3 noun n noun
• an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
Example sentence • He had multiple mistresses throughout his life.
12 3 noun n noun
• someone who makes or mends dresses
Example sentence • The seamstresses carefully stitched the intricate designs onto the wedding gown.
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 2 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• lacking fine distinctions or detail
verb
• earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
Example sentence • The grosses for the new movie were record-breaking.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
Example sentence • The hunters tracked the grouses through the forest.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • I received multiple yeses to my marriage proposal.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • The actresses performed a stunning rendition of the play.
10 3 noun n noun
• a fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • They built fortresses along the coastline to guard against invasions.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Example sentence • The restaurant hired three new waitresses .
6 3 noun n noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • She had beautiful blue irises .
8 3 noun n noun
• either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Example sentence • The zoo has a new exhibit featuring walruses from Alaska.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
verb
• touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Example sentence • She enjoyed the gentle caresses of her lover.
9 3 verb v verb
• confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
Example sentence • He confesses his love for her.
6 2 noun
• A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.
verb
• To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.
Example sentence • She carefully fastened the jesses around the bird's legs.
6 2 noun
• a strip of land projecting into a body of water
7 2 noun n noun
• German writer of novels and poetry and plays (born 1927)
Example sentence • The cows grazed on the lush green grasses .
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