4 1 adjective adj adjective
• having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
noun
• a way of doing or being
adjective satellite
• marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
Example sentence • He is a wise and knowledgeable teacher.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • He closed his eyes and fell asleep.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
verb
• make a promise or commitment
Example sentence • She made a promise to never give up on her dreams.
4 1 verb v noun
• a growth in strength or number or importance
Example sentence • The sun rises in the east.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
Example sentence • The party was a surprise for her birthday.
9 3 verb v verb
• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Example sentence • I couldn't recognize her because she was wearing a disguise.
9 3 adverb adv adverb
• in other respects or ways
adjective satellite
• other than as supposed or expected
Example sentence • I need to finish this report; otherwise , I will miss the deadline.
5 2 verb v verb
• come into existence; take on form or shape
Example sentence • Difficulties may arise during the project.
7 2 verb v verb
• look down on with disdain
Example sentence • I despise people who lie.
8 2 adverb adv adverb
• in like or similar manner
Example sentence • I really enjoyed the movie, and my friends did likewise .
8 3 verb v verb
• bring order and organization to
Example sentence • She needs to organise her schedule for the week.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• engage in a rehearsal (of)
Example sentence • Regular practise can improve your skills.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• sharply exact or accurate or delimited
adjective satellite
• (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct
Example sentence • He gave a precise explanation of how to solve the math problem.
7 3 verb v verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • I need some time to analyze the data before I can draw any conclusions.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• generally approved or compelling recognition
Example sentence • He was a recognized expert in the field of medicine.
9 4 verb v verb
• defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Example sentence • I would like to apologise for my behavior yesterday.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a middle way between two extremes
verb
• make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
Example sentence • They reached a compromise on the issue.
10 3 noun n noun
• a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Example sentence • She started her own enterprise in the field of fashion design.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
Example sentence • Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.
9 3 noun n noun
• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
Example sentence • He has a deep expertise in the field of astrophysics.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• items for sale to the individual consumer
Example sentence • The store sells a wide range of merchandise , including clothing, accessories, and home goods.
7 3 verb v verb
• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Example sentence • I didn't realise you were so talented.
9 3 verb v verb
• show approval or appreciation of
Example sentence • I didn't recognise her without her glasses.
6 2 verb v verb
• come into existence; take on form or shape
Example sentence • The crowd began to uprise in protest against the government's decision.
9 3 verb v verb
• give or delegate power or authority to
Example sentence • The manager will authorise the purchase of new equipment.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • The priest will baptise the baby during the Sunday service.
10 4 verb v verb
• supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders
Example sentence • It is important to capitalise the first letter of a sentence.
10 4 verb v verb
• place into or assign to a category
Example sentence • She helped categorise the books in the library.
8 3 verb v verb
• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
Example sentence • Throughout history, many cultures have tried to civilise others through colonization.
9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
adverb
• in the direction that the hands of a clock move
Example sentence • Please turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• expressing much in few words
Example sentence • Please be concise when presenting your ideas.
12 4 adverb adv adverb
• in a contrary disobedient manner
Example sentence • The solution to the problem was not to add more, but contrariwise , to remove some.
6 2 noun n noun
• the time when something ends
verb
• transfer by a lease or by a will
Example sentence • The demise of the company was caused by poor management.
6 2 verb v noun
• a will disposing of real property
verb
• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Example sentence • She devised a plan to escape from the prison.
8 3 verb v verb
• make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
Example sentence • I need to finalise my travel plans before booking the tickets.
9 2 noun n noun
• an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
Example sentence • The fast-food franchise is opening a new location in our town.
11 4 verb v Example sentence • The car accident hospitalised three people.
11 4 verb v verb
• be or provide a memorial to a person or an event
Example sentence • The artist wanted to immortalise her beloved pet in a painting.
7 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• place on a list of items
Example sentence • Please itemise your expenses on this form.
9 2 adverb adv adverb
• if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)
Example sentence • He may be stubborn, but leastwise he's a hard worker.
11 4 verb v verb
• make personal or more personal
Example sentence • I like to personalise my stationery by adding my initials to it.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
verb
• set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
Example sentence • The main premise of the movie is the existence of aliens.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • He used a hammer to pulverise the rocks into small pieces.
11 4 verb v verb
• structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
Example sentence • She tried to rationalise her fear of flying by reminding herself of the statistically low chances of an accident occurring.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• repeat an earlier theme of a composition
Example sentence • The two pianists performed a reprise of their famous duet.
6 2 verb v noun
• the act of rewriting something
Example sentence • I need to revise my essay before submitting it.
10 4 verb v verb
• give new life or vigor to
Example sentence • The company implemented a new marketing strategy to revitalise its brand.
10 3 verb v verb
• strike with disgust or revulsion
Example sentence • Her provocative dress scandalised the conservative crowd at the event.
9 3 verb v verb
• secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces
Example sentence • The government decided to subsidise the construction of new affordable housing.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • Please summarise the main findings of the report.
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