6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a general conscious awareness
verb
• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
Example sentence • She closed her eyes and relied on her other senses to navigate the dark room.
9 3 verb v verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The vending machine dispenses snacks.
8 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
verb
• reduce the estimated value of something
Example sentence • I need to keep track of my monthly expenses .
8 3 noun n noun
• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Example sentence • He was charged with multiple criminal offenses .
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of giving a false appearance
Example sentence • He invited her to dinner under false pretenses .
8 3 noun n noun
• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Example sentence • The castle had strong defenses to protect against enemy attacks.
8 2 noun n noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • Soldiers dug trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
8 3 noun n noun
• assets in the form of money
Example sentence • I need to review my finances before I make any major purchases.
8 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• being ahead of time or need
verb
• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example sentence • Scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine.
6 2 noun n noun
• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Example sentence • He had to replace the lenses in his glasses.
7 3 noun n noun
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example sentence • He carefully studied the nuances of the painting.
8 3 noun n noun
• the state of being absent
Example sentence • She had a series of unexplained absences from work.
12 5 noun n Example sentence • The organization relies on the benevolences of generous donors.
11 4 noun n noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There are noticeable differences between the two paintings.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
Example sentence • There were significant divergences in opinion among the members of the committee.
9 4 noun n noun
• high status importance owing to marked superiority
Example sentence • The eminences of the mountain range appeared majestic in the morning sunlight.
9 3 noun
• a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
10 4 noun n noun
• the relative frequency of occurrence of something
Example sentence • There have been multiple incidences of theft in this neighborhood.
11 4 noun n noun
• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Example sentence • The queen granted her favorite maid many indulgences .
10 4 noun n noun
• the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
Example sentence • The detective drew several inferences from the crime scene.
8 3 noun n noun
• excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
Example sentence • The company applied for several licences to operate their business in different countries.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • The police are investigating the occurrences of burglaries in the neighborhood.
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of being present; current existence
Example sentence • The presences of her parents at the graduation ceremony made her extremely happy.
11 4 noun n noun
• the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
Example sentence • The providences of nature are often unpredictable.
10 4 noun n noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • I included all the necessary references in my research paper.
10 4 noun n noun
• any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
Example sentence • The city's downtown area is filled with luxurious residences .
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
verb
• cause to be quiet or not talk
Example sentence • The room was filled with awkward silences .
12 4 noun n noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • Modern apartments are often equipped with various conveniences such as dishwashers and air conditioning.
9 3 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • I need to write five sentences for my English assignment.
9 3 noun n noun
• a request to be present
verb
• call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Example sentence • The police issued several summonses for parking violations.
7 1 noun n noun
• a long seat for more than one person
verb
• take out of a game; of players
Example sentence • The park was filled with people sitting on benches , enjoying the sunny day.
7 2 verb v noun
• the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
verb
• spring back; spring away from an impact
Example sentence • The basketball bounces up and down on the court.
10 2 verb v Example sentence • The company entrenches itself in the market by offering unique products.
8 2 verb v noun
• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
Example sentence • She flounces out of the room in a huff.
7 2 verb v verb
• throw a glance at; take a brief look at
Example sentence • She glances at her watch to check the time.
6 2 verb v noun
• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
verb
• move quickly, as if by cutting one's way
Example sentence • He lances the boil to release the pus.
6 2 verb v noun
• food chopped into small bits
verb
• make less severe or harsh
Example sentence • She carefully minces garlic for the pasta sauce.
7 2 verb v noun
• a proud stiff pompous gait
verb
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Example sentence • The horse prances around the field.
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8 2 noun n noun
• a particular branch of scientific knowledge
Example sentence • The sciences are important for understanding the natural world.
7 2 noun n noun
• a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
Example sentence • She bought a pair of beautiful sconces to hang on either side of the fireplace.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The two candidates took opposing stances on the issue of gun control.
7 1 noun n noun
• informal terms for a (young) woman
Example sentence • The pirates had a crew of 20 wenches .
8 1 noun n noun
• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
verb
• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Example sentence • He had a collection of wrenches in his toolbox.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)
Example sentence • The children collected bunches of colorful balloons at the fair.
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
11 4 noun n noun
• the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
Example sentence • She was thrilled when she received multiple acceptances from different universities.
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