12 4 noun n noun
• an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
Example sentence • Gasoline and diesel fuels are made up of various hydrocarbons .
7 2 noun n noun
• an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
Example sentence • Burning fossil fuels releases excess carbons into the atmosphere.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • He sharpens his pencil before every class.
11 4 noun n noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The artist carefully mixed the paint to achieve the desired proportions .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Example sentence • The president granted pardons to several convicted criminals.
7 2 noun n noun
• a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
adjective satellite
• the usual or familiar type
Example sentence • The botanical gardens had a wide variety of exotic plants.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • She hardens her heart and refuses to forgive those who have wronged her.
7 2 noun n noun
• a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
7 2 noun n noun
• the chief official in charge of a prison
Example sentence • The prison wardens oversee the daily operations of the correctional facility.
13 6 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
Example sentence • Many veterinarians work in private practices, treating small and large animals.
6 2 noun n noun
• edible viscera of a butchered animal
Example sentence • The doctor performed a surgery to transplant the patient's organs .
7 2 noun n noun
• United States sociologist (1902-1979)
Example sentence • The parsons were invited to lead the prayer at the church service.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• malicious burning to destroy property
Example sentence • Multiple arsons have been reported in the city this week.
8 2 noun n noun
• whiskey distilled from a mash of corn and malt and rye and aged in charred oak barrels
Example sentence • He enjoys sipping bourbons after a long day at work.
7 2 noun n noun
• any long object resembling a thin line
Example sentence • She tied the ribbons around the gift box.
7 2 verb v verb
• listen; used mostly in the imperative
Example sentence • She harkens back to her childhood days whenever she visits her grandparents.
7 2 noun n noun
• agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels
Example sentence • The fur of martens is highly valued.
8 3 verb v noun
• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
Example sentence • He abandons his car on the side of the road.
10 4 noun n noun
• a member of an uncivilized people
adjective satellite
• without civilizing influences
Example sentence • The barbarians invaded our village and looted everything they could find.
10 4 noun n noun
• a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
Example sentence • Many historians specialize in specific time periods.
7 2 noun
• United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
7 2 noun n noun
• a child who has lost both parents
Example sentence • The orphanage is dedicated to providing care for abandoned orphans .
11 4 noun n noun
• a person who travels by foot
adjective satellite
• lacking wit or imagination
Example sentence • The city installed new crosswalk signs to help protect pedestrians .
11 4 noun n noun
• a false or unsupportable quality
Example sentence • The politician's pretensions of being a champion for the working class were quickly debunked.
11 4 noun n noun
• the act or process of producing something
Example sentence • The theater company is known for its impressive stage productions .
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the activity of protecting someone or something
Example sentence • We must fight for the legal protections of vulnerable populations.
10 4 noun n noun
• refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
Example sentence • The history books are filled with stories of famous rebellions .
10 4 noun n noun
• the manner in which something is greeted
Example sentence • The hotel has a grand hall for wedding receptions .
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of decreasing or reducing something
Example sentence • The company announced significant cost reductions in order to improve its financial performance.
10 4 noun n noun
• the act of rejecting something
Example sentence • He faced several rejections before finally landing a job.
10 3 noun n noun
• a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
Example sentence • She performed beautiful renditions of classic songs.
11 4 noun n noun
• a state of forcible subjugation
Example sentence • The country's history is marked by numerous repressions against political dissidents.
12 4 noun n noun
• a person who delivers a speech or oration
Example sentence • The rhetoricians debated the merits of different rhetorical strategies.
8 2 verb v verb
• make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
Example sentence • He shortens his sentences to make them more concise.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
Example sentence • The Sikh men were wearing white turbans .
7 2 noun n noun
• the quantity contained in a carton
Example sentence • I need five cartons of milk for the party.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
Example sentence • The aspens in the forest turned a vibrant yellow in the fall.
7 2 verb v verb
• make more intense, stronger, or more marked
Example sentence • With each passing day, my love for you deepens .
13 6 noun n adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
noun
• someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
adjective satellite
• marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
Example sentence • The team of humanitarians arrived in the disaster-stricken area to provide aid.
13 5 noun n noun
• the act of beginning something new
Example sentence • During the conference, there were several introductions of new products.
5 2 verb v adjective
• affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
noun
• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
adjective satellite
• with no protection or shield
verb
• cause to open or to become open
Example sentence • He opens the door for his guests.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • The restaurant reopens at noon after renovations.
13 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the process of generating offspring
Example sentence • The museum offers high-quality reproductions of famous paintings.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • News of her passing saddens me deeply.
11 5 noun n noun
• a student at a seminary (especially a Roman Catholic seminary)
Example sentence • The seminarians gathered in the chapel for morning prayers.
11 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products
Example sentence • Many vegetarians choose to follow a plant-based diet for ethical reasons.
7 2 noun n noun
• church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
15 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Many congresspersons attended the committee meeting.
7 2 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone
Example sentence • In Greek mythology, gorgons were female creatures with snakes for hair and the power to turn people into stone.
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