4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the natural satellite of the Earth
verb
• have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake
Example sentence • The moon shines brightly in the night sky.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
verb
• ride in a hot-air balloon
Example sentence • She gave her daughter a red balloon as a birthday present.
5 1 noun n noun
• a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
verb
• scoop up or take up with a spoon
Example sentence • I need to buy a new spoon for my soup.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
verb
• adjust for (better) functioning
Example sentence • He played a catchy tune on the piano.
7 2 noun n noun
• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Example sentence • She inherited a large fortune from her grandfather.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• relating to the condition of immunity
noun
• a person who is immune to a particular infection
Example sentence • She seems to be immune to criticism; nothing ever bothers her.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The class clown is always acting like a buffoon in order to get attention.
6 2 noun n noun
• a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
Example sentence • We took a boat ride through the lagoon and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the fur of the North American racoon
Example sentence • I saw a raccoon rummaging through the trash cans.
9 3 noun n noun
• the part of the day between noon and evening
Example sentence • I like to take walks in the afternoon .
7 2 noun n noun
• the smallest administrative district of several European countries
verb
• communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
Example sentence • The small commune in the countryside was known for its sustainable farming practices.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of insufficient quantity to meet a need
Example sentence • The book was filled with jejune ideas that lacked depth or originality.
10 3 noun n noun
• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Example sentence • He couldn't help but feel responsible for his sister's misfortune .
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Example sentence • She bought a packet of prunes from the supermarket.
4 1 noun n noun
• any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages
Example sentence • He carved a rune into the tree trunk.
7 2 noun n noun
• (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
Example sentence • The tribune of the Roman plebs played an important role in political decision-making.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • She would croon lullabies to her baby every night.
4 1 noun n adjective satellite
• very close and convivial
Example sentence • The invention of the internet has been a boon for communication.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
Example sentence • I watched a cartoon on TV this morning.
9 3 noun n noun
• a holiday taken by a newly married couple
verb
• spend a holiday after one's marriage
Example sentence • They went on a romantic honeymoon to Hawaii.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • Let's meet for lunch at noon tomorrow.
7 2 noun n noun
• a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
Example sentence • The platoon marched in perfect formation.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
Example sentence • It was an opportune time to ask for a raise.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• (informal) small and of little importance
Example sentence • The newspaper was filled with picayunes about trivial matters.
4 1 noun n noun
• A fit of lunacy or madness; a period of frenzy; a crazy or unreasonable freak.
6 2 noun n noun
• large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles
Example sentence • The baboon swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
7 2 noun n noun
• a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family
Example sentence • He played the bassoon in the school band.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
verb
• retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment
Example sentence • The caterpillar spun a cocoon and transformed into a butterfly.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen
verb
• compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
Example sentence • The dragoon rode swiftly on his horse.
4 1 noun n noun
• an awkward stupid person
Example sentence • He was a goon who constantly caused trouble in the neighborhood.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
Example sentence • He threw the harpoon with great precision and impaled the whale.
4 1 noun n noun
• a worthless lazy fellow
Example sentence • The loon glided gracefully across the lake.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• a person who is stranded (as on an island)
adjective satellite
• of dark brownish to purplish red
verb
• leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
Example sentence • She wore a maroon dress to the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
Example sentence • The monsoon season in India usually starts in June and lasts until September.
7 2 noun n noun
• (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge
Example sentence • The pontoon on the lake is used for launching boats.
6 2 noun n noun
• a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
Example sentence • They entered the saloon and ordered a round of drinks.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
verb
• pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
Example sentence • She fell into a swoon after seeing her favorite celebrity on the street.
8 2 noun n noun
• as much as a teaspoon will hold
Example sentence • I measured two teaspoons of sugar for my coffee.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence
Example sentence • I watched a nostalgic toon from my childhood yesterday.
6 2 noun n noun
• a very wealthy or powerful businessman
Example sentence • The oil tycoon made billions of dollars in the energy industry.
7 2 noun n noun
• a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
Example sentence • The typhoon hit the coastal town with destructive force.
6 1 verb v verb
• spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
Example sentence • She strewn rose petals along the pathway for the wedding ceremony.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the immune response of the body against substance normally present in the body
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease last year.
6 2 verb v verb
• adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with
Example sentence • He attunes himself to the rhythm of the music.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • I need to retune my guitar before the concert.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• apoapsis in orbit around the moon
Example sentence • The spacecraft reached apolune , the farthest point from the moon.
6 2 noun n noun
• tropical American feather palm whose large nuts yield valuable oil and a kind of vegetable ivory
Example sentence • The cohune palm is native to Central and South America.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • He chose an inopportune moment to ask for a promotion.
6 2 noun n noun
• a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
Example sentence • I enjoyed swimming in the clear waters of the lagune .
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
Example sentence • The nonimmune patient was more susceptible to contracting the virus.
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