7 2 noun n noun
• an impressive country house (or castle) in France
Example sentence • The chateau was an impressive sight with its towering turrets and expansive gardens.
7 2 noun n noun
• a relatively flat highland
Example sentence • The hikers reached the plateau after a long climb.
8 3 noun n noun
• a male singer who was castrated before puberty and retains a soprano or alto voice
Example sentence • He had the voice of a castrato , high and piercing.
7 2 noun n noun
• A small, flat-bottomed type of boat.
Example sentence • He owns a fleet of bateaux for fishing excursions.
4 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• An auxiliary jet engine in a detachable unit that provides extra power for the takeoff of an aircraft
Example sentence • The jato system is used to give an aircraft an extra boost during takeoff.
4 1 verb v noun
• the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
verb
• be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
8 2 noun n
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7 2 noun n noun
• any of various rich and elaborate cakes
Example sentence • She brought a box of gateaux to the party.
2 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• functioning correctly and ready for action
noun
• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
verb
• change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
2 1 noun n adjective
• (quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of
adverb
• referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present
Example sentence • I heard a loud no from the other room.
2 1 adverb adv noun
• the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
adverb
• to a very great extent or degree
Example sentence • I am so tired after a long day at work.
5 2 noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I just wanted to say hello .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • He put on a great show for the audience.
2 1 adverb adv noun
• a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region, with capital Columbus
3 2 adverb adv adjective satellite
• gone by; or in the past
4 1 verb v verb
• pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
Example sentence • Plants need sunlight to grow .
3 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
noun
• British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
adverb
• in a low position; near the ground
verb
• make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
Example sentence • He spoke in a low voice, barely audible.
3 1 verb v verb
• be obliged to pay or repay
Example sentence • I owe him a few dollars.
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
adverb
• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
adjective satellite
• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
verb
• lose velocity; move more slowly
Example sentence • He walked at a slow pace.
4 1 noun n noun
• English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980)
Example sentence • The snow began to fall softly in the early morning.
5 1 verb v noun
• the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
Example sentence • She throw the ball to her friend.
8 2 conjunction
• Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
Example sentence • She decided to join the team, although she had never played soccer before.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Brother; a male sibling
Example sentence • Hey bro , wanna hang out tonight?
3 1 noun n noun
• A male; a guy; a fellow.
4 2 noun n verb
• To attempt to slow (an animal) by crying "whoa".
interjection
• Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.
6 2 noun n noun
• a small cave (usually with attractive features)
Example sentence • The hikers discovered a hidden grotto at the base of the waterfall.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• one of the digits of the foot
verb
• walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction
Example sentence • He stubbed his toe on the coffee table.
8 3 noun n adverb
• the next day, the day after, following the present day
Example sentence • I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow .
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
Example sentence • The boat needed a tow back to shore.
5 2 adverb adv adverb
• in or to a place that is lower
Example sentence • The temperature outside is below freezing.
4 1 noun n noun
• black birds having a raucous call
verb
• dwell on with satisfaction
Example sentence • I saw a crow sitting on a tree branch.
3 1 noun n noun
• mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck'
Example sentence • I saw a doe grazing in the field.
5 1 noun n noun
• a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
Example sentence • She kneaded the dough to make bread.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
verb
• move or progress freely as if in a stream
Example sentence • The river had a swift and dangerous flow .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an alert and refreshed state
verb
• emit a steady even light without flames
Example sentence • The moon cast a gentle glow over the landscape.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
Example sentence • I need to print a photo for my passport application.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
noun
• an athlete who plays for pay
adverb
• in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
Example sentence • He is a tennis pro and gives lessons at the local club.
3 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • There are ten people sitting in the front row of the theater.
3 1 verb v verb
• fasten by sewing; do needlework
Example sentence • She knows how to sew a button onto a shirt.
3 1 noun n noun
• misery resulting from affliction
Example sentence • She couldn't help feeling a sense of woe as she saw the destruction caused by the storm.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• front part of a vessel or aircraft
verb
• bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
Example sentence • He tied a ribbon into a bow .
6 1 Example sentence • I would like to go out, though it is raining.
4 1 noun n noun
• a man who is the lover of a man or woman
Example sentence • He is her beau , always accompanying her to parties and events.
8 2 noun n noun
• French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
3 1 noun n Example sentence • I love the refreshing taste of eau rose water.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The king will bestow the honor upon the brave soldier.
2 1 noun
• a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
Example sentence • He yelled 'mo ' as he ran down the street.
8 4 noun n noun
• a musical phrase repeated over and over during a composition
Example sentence • The bass line in this song is an ostinato .
5 3 verb, noun v, n adjective
• indicating radiation or radioactivity
noun
• medium for communication
verb
• transmit messages via radio waves
Example sentence • I always listen to the radio on my way to work.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
adverb
• separating the notes; in music
Example sentence • The pianist played the staccato notes with precision.
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