6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
verb
• twist suddenly so as to sprain
Example sentence • I twisted my ankle and ended up with a sprain .
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
verb
• to exert much effort or energy
Example sentence • She felt a strain in her back after lifting the heavy box.
8 2 verb v verb
• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example sentence • The police officer had to restrain the suspect to prevent him from escaping.
7 2 verb v verb
• make plain and comprehensible
Example sentence • Can you please explain your reasoning behind this decision?
8 2 noun n noun
• a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
Example sentence • I had a terrible migraine all day yesterday.
9 2 verb v verb
• compel to behave in a certain way
Example sentence • I need to constrain my spending so I can save for a vacation.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
verb
• stretch (the neck) so as to see better
Example sentence • The construction workers used a crane to lift the heavy beams into place.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
verb
• create by training and teaching
Example sentence • I am going to catch the train to work.
5 1 noun n noun
• that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
Example sentence • She used her brain to solve the complex math problem.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
Example sentence • I love listening to the sound of rain on my window.
5 1 noun n noun
• two items of the same kind
9 2 noun n noun
• the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube
Example sentence • The forebrain is responsible for processing sensory information.
6 2 verb v verb
• get or find back; recover the use of
Example sentence • After months of therapy, she was able to regain the use of her paralyzed arm.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
Example sentence • After washing the dishes, I let them dry in the drain .
5 1 noun n noun
• a relatively small granular particle of a substance
Example sentence • He picked up a grain of sand and examined it closely.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The seatrain slowly made its way across the channel.
8 2 noun n noun
• a thin pliable sheet of material
Example sentence • The cell membrane is a semipermeable barrier that surrounds the cell.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
Example sentence • The king's reign was marked by peace and prosperity.
5 2 adverb adv Example sentence • I am so excited to see her again .
9 2 noun n noun
• a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought
Example sentence • Don't listen to him, he's just a birdbrain .
8 2 verb v verb
• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Example sentence • I don't want to complain , but the service here is really slow.
6 2 verb v verb
• come into possession of
Example sentence • I need to obtain a copy of my birth certificate.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
Example sentence • He couldn't resist the refrain and started singing along.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a race between candidates for elective office
verb
• run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
Example sentence • The presidential campaign lasted for months.
9 3 verb v verb
• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Example sentence • The detective sought to ascertain the truth by analyzing the evidence.
5 1 noun n noun
• a man who is the lover of a man or woman
Example sentence • The young swain carried the picnic basket for his girlfriend.
7 2 noun n noun
• colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel
Example sentence • We use propane to fuel our grill.
4 1 verb v noun
• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
verb
• control and direct with or as if by reins
Example sentence • He tried to rein in his excitement during the meeting.
7 2 noun
• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
verb
• look down on with disdain
Example sentence • She looked at him with disdain , unable to hide her contempt.
6 2 noun n noun
• a particular environment or walk of life
Example sentence • The company bought a new domain for its website.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
noun
• any very large body of (salt) water
Example sentence • The main of the story is about a young girl's adventure.
4 1 noun n noun
• a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
verb
• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
Example sentence • I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example sentence • The remains of the ancient civilization were discovered by archaeologists.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • She decided to retrain as a nurse after working in finance for several years.
8 2 noun n noun
• an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
Example sentence • The airplane took off from the runway and soared into the sky.
10 3 noun n noun
• a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc.
Example sentence • She wrapped the gift in cellophane to give it a shiny appearance.
9 3 noun n noun
• a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
Example sentence • The hurricane made landfall and caused extensive damage.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
Example sentence • He was committed to a mental institution because he was deemed insane .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
adjective satellite
• having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
verb
• cut or remove with or as if with a plane
Example sentence • The plane took off smoothly from the runway.
4 1 noun n noun
• A silver Genovese coin, first used in England in the 14th century.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • The farmers loaded the hay onto the wain .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
verb
• connect or arrange into a chain by linking
Example sentence • She wore a gold chain around her neck.
7 2 verb v verb
• include or contain; have as a component
Example sentence • The bottle contains 500 milliliters of water.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quantity that is added
Example sentence • He worked hard to achieve financial gain .
8 2 verb v verb
• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
Example sentence • She had to maintain a strict diet to stay healthy.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• not elaborate or elaborated; simple
noun
• extensive tract of level open land
adverb
• unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
adjective satellite
• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
verb
• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Example sentence • The baker offers a variety of bread, including whole wheat, rye, and plain .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a soiled or discolored appearance
verb
• color with a liquid dye or tint
Example sentence • He spilled red wine on his shirt, leaving a large stain .
7 2 verb v verb
• lengthen or extend in duration or space
Example sentence • The company implemented eco-friendly practices to sustain the environment.
4 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Example sentence • She is very vain and spends hours in front of the mirror.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The opposing team managed to outgain us in yardage.
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