7 2 noun n noun
• approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
verb
• terminate debate by calling for a vote
Example sentence • The police investigation provided closure for the victim's family.
10 3 noun n noun
• the speech act of making something evident
Example sentence • The company made a full disclosure of its financial records.
9 3 noun n noun
• steadiness of mind under stress
Example sentence • Despite the chaos around her, she maintained her composure .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
Example sentence • The farmer built a strong inclosure around his crops to keep out the animals.
11 3 noun n noun
• the legal proceedings initiated by a creditor to repossess the collateral for loan that is in default
Example sentence • The family lost their home due to foreclosure .
8 3 noun n noun
• vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
Example sentence • The photographer captured the perfect shot with the right exposure .
12 5 noun n noun
• the act of exposing film to too much light or for too long a time
Example sentence • The celebrity's overexposure in the media made her tired of being constantly in the spotlight.
9 3 noun n noun
• A limited area from which unwanted animals, such as domestic cattle or wildlife, are excluded by fencing or other means.
Example sentence • The exclosure was built to protect the endangered species from predation.
12 4 noun n Example sentence • I knew I had to maintain my discomposure in front of my students.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of exposing film to too little light or for too short a time
Example sentence • The underexposure of the photograph resulted in a dark and grainy image.
7 2 noun n noun
• (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
Example sentence • She stirred the mixture of flour and sugar together to make the cake batter.
11 4 noun n noun
• the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
Example sentence • The temperature outside is 25 degrees Celsius.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a person who closes something
adverb
• (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
Example sentence • She moved the chair closer to the table.
7 2 noun n noun
• a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
Example sentence • The bishop held his crozier during the religious ceremony.
6 2 noun n noun
• the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
Example sentence • I love spending time in nature , surrounded by trees and wildlife.
12 4 noun n noun
• a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
Example sentence • The field of biology has a complex nomenclature for classifying different species.
7 2 noun n noun
• a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
verb
• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
Example sentence • I took a picture of the sunset.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone who composes music, usually as a profession
Example sentence • Mozart is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mechanical device that compresses gasses
Example sentence • The air conditioner's compressor stopped working.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • The breathtaking view of the sunset enraptured her.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
verb
• bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
Example sentence • The indenture was a legal document that outlined the terms of employment for the new employee.
7 2 noun n noun
• a person whose occupation is teaching
Example sentence • The teacher taught the students how to solve math problems.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
verb
• succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
Example sentence • The photographer managed to capture the perfect shot of the sunset.
10 3 noun n noun
• a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
verb
• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Example sentence • Her theory was based on pure conjecture and had no evidence to support it.
8 2 noun n noun
• a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
Example sentence • The forest was teeming with all sorts of creatures.
7 2 noun n noun
• a particular society at a particular time and place
verb
• grow in a special preparation
Example sentence • The country's culture is rich and diverse.
8 2 noun n noun
• a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
Example sentence • I take great pleasure in reading books.
13 4 noun n
9 3 noun n noun
• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
verb
• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Example sentence • We went on a thrilling adventure through the jungle.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • His departure from the party went unnoticed.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a prominent attribute or aspect of something
Example sentence • The main feature of this car is its powerful engine.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the arrangement of the body and its limbs
verb
• behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others
Example sentence • He postured himself confidently in front of the mirror.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
verb
• proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
Example sentence • Starting a new business can be a risky venture .
8 3 noun n noun
• one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior
Example sentence • The enforcer made sure that everyone followed the rules.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He was known as a mosher , always at the front of the crowd at punk rock concerts.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
verb
• make (offspring) by reproduction
Example sentence • My father taught me how to ride a bike.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
Example sentence • She used a laser to remove the tattoo.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a vaguely specified concern
verb
• have weight; have import, carry weight
Example sentence • The matter at hand needs to be addressed immediately.
8 3 adverb adv adverb
• in contact with each other or in proximity
adjective satellite
• mentally and emotionally stable
Example sentence • We always work together as a team.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• effective in or looking toward the future
Example sentence • I am excited to see what the future holds.
7 2 noun n noun
• time available for ease and relaxation
Example sentence • He enjoys reading in his leisure time.
8 2 noun n noun
• the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • I can feel the pressure of the water as I dive deeper into the pool.
6 2 noun n noun
• Austrian architect (1870-1933)
Example sentence • He couldn't handle the pressure and ended up being the looser in the competition.
6 2 noun n noun
• a cat proficient at mousing
Example sentence • My cat is an excellent mouser ; she catches mice almost daily.
6 2 noun n noun
• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with lung cancer .
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the father of your father or mother
Example sentence • My grandfather taught me how to fish.
11 3 noun n noun
• the mother of your father or mother
Example sentence • My grandmother loves to bake cookies.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a contestant who loses the contest
Example sentence • He was considered a loser after losing the race.
7 3 noun n noun
• an expert who gives advice
Example sentence • He sought advice from his financial advisor .
8 2 noun n noun
• someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
Example sentence • The preacher delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness.
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