9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• exist beforehand or prior to a certain point in time
Example sentence • The theory is based on the assumption that life preexists on other planets.
7 2 verb v verb
• elude, especially in a baffling way
Example sentence • He resists the urge to eat junk food.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
verb
• give help or assistance; be of service
Example sentence • He has 10 assists so far this season.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
verb
• give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
Example sentence • She lists her favorite books on her blog.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • Despite facing numerous obstacles, he persists in pursuing his dreams.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The soup consists of vegetables and chicken broth.
7 2 verb v verb
• be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
Example sentence • She insists on finishing her homework before going out with her friends.
7 1 noun n noun
• any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
Example sentence • The schists found in this region are highly prized for their unique patterns.
5 1 noun n noun
• a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
Example sentence • She underwent surgery to remove the cysts from her ovaries.
5 1 noun n noun
• a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
Example sentence • He clenched his fists in anger.
5 1 noun n noun
• a thin fog with condensation near the ground
verb
• become covered with mist
Example sentence • The mists rolled in from the sea, enveloping the town in a ghostly haze.
6 1 verb v noun
• an unforeseen development
verb
• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
Example sentence • He twists his ankle while playing soccer.
6 1 noun n noun
• a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
Example sentence • She wore leather cuffs around her wrists .
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He enlists in the army to serve his country.
10 3 noun n noun
• an advocate of anarchism
Example sentence • The group of anarchists gathered in the park to protest against capitalism.
12 4 noun n noun
• an editor who makes selections for an anthology
Example sentence • The anthologists published a collection of short stories by emerging authors.
10 3 noun n noun
• a therapist who heals by the use of herbs
Example sentence • Many traditional medicine practices rely on the knowledge of herbalists .
9 3 noun n noun
• someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
Example sentence • The meeting was attended by a group of passionate idealists .
11 4 noun n noun
• an advocate of the theory that economic fluctuations are caused by increases or decreases in the supply of money
Example sentence • Many monetarists believe that inflation is primarily a monetary phenomenon.
9 3 noun n noun
• a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
Example sentence • The moralists believe that premarital sex is immoral.
12 4 noun n noun
• a collector and student of money (and coins in particular)
Example sentence • Many numismatists specialize in collecting ancient Roman coins.
9 3 noun n noun
• a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
Example sentence • Some optimists think that the glass is always half full.
11 4 noun n noun
• someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)
Example sentence • Many recidivists end up back in prison shortly after being released.
10 3 noun n adjective
• of or relating to shamanism
Example sentence • Many shamanists believe in the power of spirits.
10 2 noun n noun
• a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted
Example sentence • I use checklists to stay organized.
9 3 noun n noun
• (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
Example sentence • Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.
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9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a Muslim who is involved in a jihad
Example sentence • The government is cracking down on jihadists operating within the country.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women
adjective satellite
• discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women)
Example sentence • Many societies are still plagued by sexists who discriminate against women in the workplace.
8 2 noun n noun
• any of various evangelical Protestant churches that believe in the baptism of voluntary believers
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Some people consider themselves to be strong antisexists .
10 3 noun n noun
• a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley
6 2 verb v verb
• To take to graze or pasture, at a certain sum; used originally of the feeding of cattle in the king's forests, and collecting the money for the same.
Example sentence • The farmer agists his cattle on his neighbor's pasture.
7 2 noun n noun
• a verb tense in some languages (classical Greek and Sanskrit) expressing action (especially past action) without indicating its completion or continuation
Example sentence • In Ancient Greek, the aorists are a set of verb forms used to express completed actions.
7 2 noun n noun
• a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
Example sentence • Many artists attended the gallery opening last night.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The aurists are experts in diagnosing and treating hearing disorders.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The autists community is often misunderstood.
9 2 noun n verb
• To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
Example sentence • Publishers often rely on their backlists to maintain a steady revenue stream.
8 2 noun n noun
• a musician who play the bass viol
Example sentence • Most famous bassists are known for their impeccable rhythm and grooves.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The morning fog bemists the city, making it difficult to see.
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10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a list of people who are out of favor
verb
• put on a blacklist so as to banish or cause to be boycotted
Example sentence • Companies use blacklists to prevent employees from accessing certain websites during work hours.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The blurbists at the publishing house are responsible for crafting enticing descriptions for new releases.
10 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The conference was attended by several braillists from around the world.
8 2 noun n noun
• a person who rides a bicycle
Example sentence • The cyclists raced down the mountain at top speed.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The czarists ruled Russia until the Russian Revolution in 1917.
7 2 verb v verb
• To remove from an official register or list.
Example sentence • The company delists its stock from the exchange.
8 2 noun n noun
• a person qualified to practice dentistry
Example sentence • Many people are afraid of going to the dentists .
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