7 2 noun n Example sentence • The African country is currently facing one of the worst famines in its history.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
adjective satellite
• of orange tinged with pink
Example sentence • The river is teeming with salmons during spawning season.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a request to be present
verb
• call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Example sentence • He received a summons to appear in court.
7 2 noun n noun
• engineer who was a brother of Ernst Werner von Siemens and who moved to England (1823-1883)
7 2 noun n noun
• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Example sentence • He preached powerful sermons that moved the congregation.
7 2 noun n noun
• in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
Example sentence • Many shamans are believed to have the ability to communicate with spirits.
9 3 noun n noun
• an example regarded as typical of its class
Example sentence • The biologist collected several specimens of rare plants.
7 2 noun n noun
• meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
6 2 noun n noun
• all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
Example sentence • Many humans enjoy solving complex puzzles.
6 2 noun n noun
• a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
8 2 noun n noun
• United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
Example sentence • He attends therapy sessions every Tuesday.
10 3 verb v verb
• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Example sentence • She determines to study abroad next year.
8 3 verb v verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • She imagines herself living in a different country.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The commons are used for grazing livestock.
6 2 noun n noun
• a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards
Example sentence • He rolled two sevens in a row.
9 3 noun n noun
• a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
Example sentence • The assassins waited in the shadows for their target.
9 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
Example sentence • He pulled out a stack of benjamins to pay for the car.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
8 3 noun n noun
• any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
Example sentence • Taking vitamins can help boost your immune system.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
Example sentence • She carefully arranged the delicate porcelains on the shelf.
14 5 noun n noun
• a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site
Example sentence • I took antihistamines to relieve my seasonal allergies.
11 4 noun n noun
• any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
Example sentence • Doctors often prescribe penicillins for patients with strep throat.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• English poet (1865-1945)
6 2 noun n
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7 2 noun n noun
• a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
Example sentence • The cannons fired in unison, creating a thunderous boom.
6 2 noun n noun
• a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
Example sentence • The canons of the church govern its rituals and ceremonies.
7 2 noun n noun
• a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
9 2 noun n
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6 2 noun n noun
• an evil supernatural being
Example sentence • She was tormented by her inner demons .
9 4 noun n noun
• use of physical or mental energy; hard work
Example sentence • He collapsed from exhaustion after his intense exertions at the gym.
7 2 noun n noun
• A royal decree issued by a sovereign in certain historical Islamic states, especially by the Sultan of Turkey.
Example sentence • The king issued firmans granting land to his loyal subjects.
7 2 noun n adjective
• of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language
noun
• a person of German nationality
6 2 noun n noun
• One beloved; a lover, a sweetheart of either sex (especially a secret lover, gallant, or mistress).
6 2 noun n noun
• yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
Example sentence • I bought a bag of lemons at the grocery store.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who plays a music as a profession
Example sentence • I admire musicians who can play multiple instruments.
5 2 noun n noun
• a sign of something about to happen
verb
• indicate, as with a sign or an omen
10 3 noun n noun
• a licensed medical practitioner
Example sentence • Many physicians specialize in a specific field of medicine.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the particular portion of space occupied by something
verb
• cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
Example sentence • She applied for several positions at the company.
8 2 noun n noun
• luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
8 3 noun n noun
• (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
Example sentence • The spa offers various beauty regimens to rejuvenate the skin.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • News of her passing saddens me deeply.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of passing from one state or place to the next
verb
• cause to convert or undergo a transition
Example sentence • Smooth transitions between scenes can enhance the flow of a movie.
6 2 verb v
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9 2 noun n noun
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • She enjoys hiking in the mountains during her summer vacations.
11 4 noun n noun
• a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
Example sentence • He denied all accusations of wrongdoing.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
Example sentence • The company made several acquisitions last year to expand its market reach.
8 3 noun n noun
• the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
Example sentence • I have a headache, so I will take two aspirins .
14 5 noun n noun
• a document giving an official instruction or command
Example sentence • Only individuals with proper authorizations are allowed to access the classified documents.
8 2 verb v verb
• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
Example sentence • Using generic artwork in the advertisement cheapens the brand's image.
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