7 2 noun n noun
• the articulatory process whereby the pronunciation of a word or morpheme changes when it is followed immediately by another (especially in fluent speech)
Example sentence • The study of sandhis is an important aspect of linguistics.
10 4 noun n noun
• Any of several species of the genus Pilocarpus of plants, some of which are important medicinally.
2 1 verb v noun
• the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
8 2 verb v noun
• a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
verb
• make a promise or commitment
Example sentence • He promised to help me with my homework.
3 1 adjective adj noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
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9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• being a member of or formed into a labor union
Example sentence • She is a very organised person and always has a schedule.
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.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Only authorised personnel are allowed to enter the restricted area.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• done or made using whatever is available
Example sentence • They performed an improvised comedy show last night.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• skillful after much practice
Example sentence • She is a highly practised surgeon.
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• developed or designed for a special activity or function
Example sentence • He is a specialised doctor in neurology.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cut the skin over the clitoris
Example sentence • He was circumcised as a baby.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
6 2 noun n noun
• a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
Example sentence • The judges deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
6 2 noun n noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
6 2 noun n noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
6 2 noun n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • My missus is an amazing cook.
8 3 noun n noun
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
4 1 noun n noun
• an examination consisting of a few short questions
verb
• examine someone's knowledge of something
Example sentence • I need to study for the history quiz tomorrow.
8 3 noun n noun
• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
Example sentence • He works in the IT services department of the company.
10 3 noun n noun
• (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
Example sentence • I couldn't find my sunglasses anywhere.
5 2 noun n noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
7 2 noun n noun
• a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Example sentence • The fairies danced in a circle under the moonlight.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a powerful effect or influence
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • The police forces are searching for the missing child.
6 2 noun n noun
• solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
verb
• provide with a horse or horses
Example sentence • I love to ride horses at the local stable.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
Example sentence • The houses on this street are all painted the same color.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
6 2 verb v adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
10 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having your attention fixated as though by a spell
Example sentence • I was mesmerised by her beautiful singing voice.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• expressing pain or agony
Example sentence • She let out an agonised scream as the needle pierced her skin.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
Example sentence • The Pope canonised the saint last year.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The colonised territories rose up against their imperial rulers.
12 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• having become fixed and definite in form
Example sentence • The crystallised snow transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
Example sentence • The fossilised remains of a prehistoric bird were discovered in the desert.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• equipped with a motor or motors
Example sentence • He rode his motorised scooter to the store.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• having been subjected to pasteurization in order to halt fermentation
Example sentence • The pasteurised milk is safe to drink.
10 3 verb v adjective
• having patronage or clients
Example sentence • She felt patronised by her boss when he constantly corrected her work.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• copied and passed off as your own
Example sentence • This essay appears to be plagiarised .
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• consisting of fine particles
Example sentence • The building collapsed and was reduced to a pile of pulverised rubble.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The sterilised surgical tools were ready for the operation.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• (of persons) taken advantage of
Example sentence • The victimised were offered counseling services.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • The loan will be amortised over 20 years.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • The teacher chastised the student for talking in class.
10 3 verb v verb
• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Example sentence • She criticised his choice of clothes.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The demonised figure was portrayed as the main antagonist in the movie.
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