7 2 verb v Example sentence • She tried to lighten the atmosphere by telling a joke.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The loud thunder frightened the dog.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • Please tighten the screws on this chair.
8 2 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• make more cheerful through the use of color
Example sentence • I bought some flowers to brighten up the room.
5 2 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus; the Titans were offspring of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth)
Example sentence • Hercules was known as a titan among men.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The suspense in the movie heightens as the main character enters the dark room.
9 3 noun n noun
• a state at a particular time
verb
• establish a conditioned response
Example sentence • He was in critical condition after the car accident.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
Example sentence • The purple martin is a type of swallow bird.
8 2 noun n noun
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
6 2 noun n noun
• tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells
7 2 noun n noun
• the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
adjective satellite
• (in Roman numerals, M written with a macron over it) denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000,000 items or units
Example sentence • There are over a million people living in the city.
7 2 verb v noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She mentioned that she was going on vacation next month.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • He used a bleach to whiten his stained shirt.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
3 1 verb v noun
• airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
verb
• preserve in a can or tin
Example sentence • She can play the piano beautifully.
8 3 noun n noun
• (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
10 3 noun n noun
• an admission of misdeeds or faults
Example sentence • He made a full confession to the crime.
10 3 noun n noun
• a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
Example sentence • The internet connection is very slow today.
10 3 noun n noun
• the basis on which something is grounded
Example sentence • The nonprofit organization focuses on providing education and healthcare as part of its foundation .
8 3 noun n noun
• the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
Example sentence • The country prepared for an invasion by increasing its military presence along the border.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck
9 3 noun n noun
• an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
Example sentence • The sensation of warmth enveloped her as she stepped out of the cold rain.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of passing from one state or place to the next
verb
• cause to convert or undergo a transition
Example sentence • The transition from summer to fall is always beautiful.
5 2 noun n noun
• a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
Example sentence • The house by the lake became their tranquil haven .
4 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
noun
• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
adjective satellite
• with no protection or shield
verb
• cause to open or to become open
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• based on custom rather than documentation
adjective satellite
• using speech rather than writing
Example sentence • The unwritten rule is that you don't talk during a movie.
6 2 noun n noun
• United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
10 3 noun n noun
• a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
Example sentence • She showed great compassion towards the homeless man.
12 4 noun n noun
• the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
Example sentence • The presenter gave a detailed presentation on climate change.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • She had a burning ambition to become a successful entrepreneur.
12 4 noun n noun
• something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Example sentence • The company offered him a generous compensation package to persuade him to accept the job offer.
9 3 noun n noun
• the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
verb
• indicate the dimensions on
Example sentence • The new telescope will open up a whole new dimension of space exploration.
10 4 noun n noun
• all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
Example sentence • My grandparents belong to a different generation than me.
7 2 noun n noun
• (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
Example sentence • The mansion stood alone on top of the hill.
14 5 noun n noun
• something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
Example sentence • I received a great recommendation for a new restaurant in town.
10 3 noun n noun
• something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
Example sentence • He struggled with the temptation to indulge in sweets.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• reduced to liquid form by heating
Example sentence • The molten lava flowed down the side of the volcano.
7 2 verb v verb
• To make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up.
Example sentence • I need to smarten up and start studying for my exam.
9 4 noun n noun
• a photographer who operates a movie camera
Example sentence • The cameraman captured stunning shots of the sunset.
8 4 noun n noun
• a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
Example sentence • The comedian made the audience laugh with his witty jokes.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
Example sentence • I am uncertain about the outcome of the exam.
5 2 noun n noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is a strong and independent woman .
8 3 verb v Example sentence • She tried to unbutton her tight jeans.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • He enlivened the party with his hilarious jokes.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not noticed inadvertently
Example sentence • She found an old, forgotten book in the attic.
5 2 adverb adv adverb
• many times at short intervals
Example sentence • I often go for a run in the morning.
5 2 verb v verb
• cause to ripen or develop fully
Example sentence • The bananas need a few more days to ripen .
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• set down in writing in any of various ways
Example sentence • I found a written note on the ground.
8 2 noun n noun
• a young person of either sex
Example sentence • The children are playing in the park.
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