7 3 adverb adv adverb
• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
Example sentence • I'm not sure what she said, but anyways , we'll figure it out.
5 2 noun n noun
• (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group
Example sentence • Different cultures have different mores when it comes to punctuality.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Example sentence • She always arrives on time for class.
5 1 verb v noun
• the amount a salary is increased
verb
• raise the level or amount of something
Example sentence • She decided to raise her hand and ask a question.
8 3 noun n adjective satellite
• completely out of control
Example sentence • The police are searching for the two runaways who escaped from the correctional facility.
4 1 noun n noun
• structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
Example sentence • There are several ways to approach this problem.
6 1 noun n noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • He couldn't understand the meaning of the phrase .
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an expression of approval and commendation
Example sentence • She received a lot of praise for her excellent performance in the play.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adverb
• with one side forward or to the front
adjective satellite
• (of movement) at an angle
Example sentence • His hat was sitting sideways on his head.
4 1 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• the time during which someone's life continues
Example sentence • The summer days are always longer.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
adjective satellite
• not close together in time
verb
• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example sentence • The animal shelter is overflowing with strays .
9 3 noun n noun
• a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
Example sentence • The ship's crew discovered several stowaways hidden in the cargo hold.
9 3 noun n noun
• a navigable body of water
Example sentence • The city is known for its network of beautiful waterways .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
verb
• cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
Example sentence • The fidget spinner craze took over schools across the country.
8 2 adverb adv adverb
• as if by an edge; barely
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• feed as in a meadow or pasture
Example sentence • The cow enjoyed a peaceful graze in the lush meadow.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• rewording for the purpose of clarification
verb
• express the same message in different words
Example sentence • I will provide a paraphrase of the text.
4 1 verb v verb
• tear down so as to make flat with the ground
Example sentence • The old building was razed to make way for a new shopping center.
8 2 verb v verb
• express the same message in different words
Example sentence • Can you please rephrase that question?
3 1 noun n noun
• a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells
8 2 noun n noun
• a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
Example sentence • Please make sure all cigarette butts are disposed of in the ashtrays provided.
8 3 adverb adv noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
7 2 noun n noun
• an appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food
Example sentence • The caterer served a variety of canapes at the cocktail party.
9 2 verb v verb
• represent as less significant or important
Example sentence • She downplays her achievements in order to seem humble.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • Las madres siempre cuidan de sus hijos.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • Books and movies are the mainstays of my entertainment.
9 2 Example sentence • The benefit of saving money outweighs the short-term pleasure of spending it.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military
Example sentence • She padres her children every night before bed.
11 2 noun n noun
• a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets
Example sentence • He has written numerous screenplays for both film and television.
8 2 verb v verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • The real estate agent will appraise the house before listing it for sale.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • I like to braise beef for a long time to make it tender.
10 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing
adverb
• in the direction of the length
Example sentence • She placed the book lengthways on the shelf.
7 2 noun n noun
• a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
Example sentence • The flight attendant announced that the airways were clear for takeoff.
6 2 noun n noun
• a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
Example sentence • The hiker explored the peaceful byways of the forest.
8 2 noun n noun
• the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
Example sentence • She stood in the doorways , watching the rain pour outside.
7 3 noun n noun
• someone who leaves one country to settle in another
Example sentence • Many emigres fled their home country due to political persecution.
8 2 noun n noun
• the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
Example sentence • Golfers are expected to hit the ball onto the fairways .
8 2 noun n noun
• Often plural: a belief or custom common to members of a culture or society.
Example sentence • In some cultures, folkways dictate that people eat with their hands instead of utensils.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The foodways of different regions vary greatly.
8 2 noun n noun
• a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
Example sentence • The freeways in Los Angeles are always congested.
8 3 noun n noun
• an entrance that can be closed by a gate
Example sentence • The airport has multiple gateways to different destinations.
8 2 noun n noun
• an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
Example sentence • The students walked through the hallways to get to their next class.
8 2 noun n noun
• a major road for any form of motor transport
Example sentence • The highways were congested with traffic during rush hour.
7 2 noun
• naval battle of World War II (June 1942); American planes based on land and on carriers decisively defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands
adverb
• at half the distance; at the middle
adjective satellite
• equally distant from the extremes
Example sentence • We stopped at a few midways during our road trip.
8 2 noun n noun
• a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
Example sentence • The park has several pathways for walking and biking.
8 2 noun n noun
• line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
Example sentence • The railways were heavily damaged during the earthquake.
8 2 noun n noun
• a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
Example sentence • The roadways were congested during rush hour.
7 2 noun n noun
• a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
Example sentence • The airport has three runways for commercial flights.
9 2 noun n noun
• a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
Example sentence • The house has three stairways leading to different levels.
7 2 noun n noun
• an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
Example sentence • The subways in Tokyo are extremely efficient and clean.
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