7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Example sentence • I need to address this issue with my boss.
5 1 verb
v
Example sentence • May God bless you on your birthday.
6 2
conjunction
• Except on a specified condition; if not.
Example sentence • I won't go to the party unless my friends come with me.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
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 • He leaned in to kiss her goodbye.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
Example sentence • John works in a busy office downtown.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
verb
• touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Example sentence • He gently caressed her cheek with his fingertips.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
Example sentence • I love playing chess with my brother.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
Example sentence • I confess that I have been lying to you.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She tried hard to impress her boss by working late every day.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
Example sentence • I have always wanted to possess a beautiful painting like that.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
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 • She is under a lot of stress at work.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
Example sentence • The empress ruled over her empire with wisdom and grace.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being high or lofty
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The hostess greeted the guests at the door.
9 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She made a shameless attempt to cheat during the exam.
8 2 noun
n
Example sentence • His weakness for sweets always led him to raid the pantry late at night.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• subtly skillful handling of a situation
Example sentence • He handled the delicate situation with finesse .
7 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • He wandered through the city streets in an aimless manner.
5 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adverb
• away from the correct or expected course
adjective satellite
• not functioning properly
Example sentence • There seems to be something amiss with the car engine.
10 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
adjective satellite
• tending to cause suspension of regular breathing
Example sentence • She ran so fast that she became breathless .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a citizen of an English borough
Example sentence • John Smith was elected as a burgess for the town council.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
Example sentence • The priest held the golden chalice during the ceremony.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
Example sentence • She put on her hiking harness before climbing the mountain.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being holy
Example sentence • She pursued a life devoted to holiness and spirituality.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• feeling a need to see others suffer
Example sentence • He spoke with malice in his voice.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • She worked as a cook for her wealthy missis .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
verb
• furnish with a preface or introduction
Example sentence • The preface provides an introduction to the main text of the book.
9 2 adjective
adj
noun
• steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
adjective satellite
• (of reputation) free from blemishes
Example sentence • She bought a set of stainless steel pots and pans.
3 1 verb, adverb
v, adv
Example sentence • She asked me if I could help her, and I said yes .
11 4 noun
n
Example sentence • She is known to be an adventuress , always seeking thrills and excitement.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
Example sentence • He contracted hepatitis from contaminated food.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
adjective satellite
• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • I bought a new dress for the party.
4 1 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adjective
• (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
adverb
• used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something
adjective satellite
• (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Example sentence • He had less time to complete the task.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a state of confusion and disorderliness
Example sentence • Don't make a mess in the kitchen.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
Example sentence • The princess wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
verb
• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Example sentence • Baking a cake requires a step-by-step process .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Example sentence • She worked hard and achieved great success in her career.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a formation of people or things one beside another
verb
• be in line with; form a line along
Example sentence • The artist used bold lines to create a striking composition.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the superior of a group of nuns
Example sentence • The abbess of the monastery is known for her wisdom and guidance.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the property of something spacious and abounding in fresh air
Example sentence • The open windows provided a sense of airiness in the room.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
Example sentence • I love the smell of anise in my tea.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
Example sentence • The blueness of the sky is breathtaking.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• part of a dress above the waist
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress with a tight-fitting bodice .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest
Example sentence • I couldn't stand the boringness of that lecture.
10 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
Example sentence • She remained changeless in her opinion despite the arguments.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a price below the standard price
Example sentence • His cheapness is showing when he always chooses the lowest quality products.
11 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The old house was dark and comfortless .
4 2 noun
n
noun
• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Example sentence • The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The deaconess was responsible for organizing community outreach programs.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being slow to understand
Example sentence • The dullness of the lecture made it difficult to stay awake.
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