6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an expression of approval and commendation
Example sentence • She received a lot of praise for her excellent performance in the play.
5 1 verb v noun
• the amount a salary is increased
verb
• raise the level or amount of something
Example sentence • She decided to raise her hand and ask a question.
4 1 verb v Example sentence • She says she loves you.
4 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• look at with fixed eyes
Example sentence • Her gaze met mine across the crowded room.
6 1 noun n noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • He couldn't understand the meaning of the phrase .
7 2 adverb
• making an additional point; anyway
Example sentence • I don't feel like going out tonight, besides , it's raining heavily.
10 3 noun n noun
• egg yolks and oil and vinegar
Example sentence • I always put mayonnaise on my sandwiches.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a strong flame that burns brightly
verb
• shine brightly and intensively
Example sentence • We could see a distant blaze on the horizon.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
verb
• to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
Example sentence • After the accident, she was in a daze and couldn't remember what happened.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
verb
• become hazy, dull, or cloudy
Example sentence • The city was engulfed in a thick haze of smoke from the forest fire.
5 1 noun n noun
• tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
Example sentence • Farmers grow maize for animal feed.
4 1 noun n noun
• complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
Example sentence • We got lost in the maze and couldn't find our way out.
6 2 noun n noun
• an alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy
Example sentence • The two countries have been allies for many years.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • I like to braise beef for a long time to make it tender.
6 1 noun n noun
• a long chair; for reclining
Example sentence • She reclined on the chaise by the pool, soaking up the sun.
3 1 noun n noun
• a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown
Example sentence • He bought a colorful fez at the market.
8 2 verb v verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • The real estate agent will appraise the house before listing it for sale.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• eggs and butter with lemon juice
Example sentence • I ordered Eggs Benedict with a side of hollandaise sauce.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • I ordered a plate of lyonnaise at the French restaurant.
7 2 noun n noun
• physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
Example sentence • She was overcome with a general malaise and didn't feel like doing anything.
10 3 verb v noun
• excessive or undeserved praise.
Example sentence • Some parents tend to overpraise their children for every small achievement.
9 3 noun n noun
• a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful polonaise dress to the ball.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • After receiving feedback, we decided to reappraise our marketing strategy.
4 1 verb v verb
• disturb the composure of
Example sentence • The criticism didn't faze her; she continued doing her best.
4 1 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• the time during which someone's life continues
Example sentence • The summer days are always longer.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • She tightened her clutches around the handlebars of the bike.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Example sentence • She always arrives on time for class.
4 1 noun n noun
• structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
Example sentence • There are several ways to approach this problem.
5 1 noun n Example sentence • She wore comfortable shoes to protect her pedes during the long hike.
8 3 verb v verb
• give an archaic appearance of character to
Example sentence • Some writers archaise their style to mimic the language of the past.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of speaking contemptuously of
Example sentence • Her constant dispraise of his work has demoralized him.
9 2 verb v verb
• raise money for a cause or project
Example sentence • We need to fundraise enough money to support the new community center.
7 2 verb v verb
• cause to become alive again
Example sentence • She upraised her hands in surrender.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He misraised his hand in class and gave the wrong answer.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He decided to reraise his opponent's bet in the poker game.
4 1 verb v noun
• a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
adjective satellite
• characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
verb
• put into a certain place or abstract location
Example sentence • She lays the book on the table.
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
Example sentence • He wore a pair of leather breeches for horseback riding.
5 2 noun n noun
• (Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter
10 3 noun n noun
• meat patties rolled in rice and simmered in a tomato sauce
Example sentence • If threatened, porcupines can raise and rattle their quills as a warning signal.
11 3 verb v verb
• cause to conform to standard or norm
Example sentence • The school is planning to standardize the grading system across all subjects.
6 2 noun n noun
• A handrail fixed to a wall used for ballet exercises.
Example sentence • She ordered two chocolate barres from the bakery.
7 3 noun n verb
• Have an intense craving.
4 2 noun n verb
• To proclaim with a cry of "oyez".
interjection
• Hear ye. Attend. (Called by public criers or in court usually three times to secure silence and/or attentiveness).
Example sentence • Oyez , oyez , oyez ! The court is now in session.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any distinct time period in a sequence of events
verb
• arrange in phases or stages
Example sentence • She is going through a rebellious phase .
5 1 verb v noun
• a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
Example sentence • She stays at home during the weekends.
9 2 noun n noun
• a sauce like hollandaise but made with white wine and tarragon and shallots instead of lemon juice
Example sentence • I ordered the steak with bearnaise sauce.
7 3 adverb adv adverb
• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
Example sentence • I'm not sure what she said, but anyways , we'll figure it out.
5 2 verb v verb
• remove from memory or existence
Example sentence • I need to erase this pencil mark from my paper.
8 3 adverb adv noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
5 1 verb v adjective
• not having a protective covering
adjective satellite
• having no clothes on the body
Example sentence • He bares his soul in every song he writes.
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