6 1 adverb adv verb
• give pleasure to or be pleasing to
Example sentence • Could you please help me carry these bags?
6 1 noun n noun
• a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
verb
• used in the imperative (get away, or stop it)
Example sentence • I love eating cheese on my crackers.
6 1 noun n noun
• a slight wind (usually refreshing)
verb
• blow gently and lightly
Example sentence • The cool breeze felt refreshing on a hot summer day.
7 2 noun n noun
• an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed him with a rare genetic disease .
5 1 verb v Example sentence • The police will seize any illegal drugs they find.
10 2 noun n noun
• a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
Example sentence • She performed a seductive striptease during the cabaret show.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a woman of the peerage in Britain
Example sentence • The ladies gathered at the park for their weekly walk.
6 1 verb v noun
• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
verb
• stop moving or become immobilized
Example sentence • I forgot to put the ice cream back in the freezer and it started to freeze .
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of gripping and pressing firmly
verb
• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example sentence • I gave the bottle a tight squeeze to get the last drop of ketchup.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
Example sentence • She gave him a playful tease before revealing the surprise party.
5 1 adjective adj pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
Example sentence • I don't like the taste of these cookies.
11 3 noun n noun
• sausage or jellied loaf made of chopped parts of the head meat and sometimes feet and tongue of a calf or pig
Example sentence • I tried a variety of headcheeses at the local deli.
7 3 noun n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • The stock indices fluctuated throughout the day.
5 1 noun n noun
• a humble request for help from someone in authority
Example sentence • The judge dismissed his pleas .
5 2 noun n noun
• solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
Example sentence • The veterinarian examined the cat's feces for signs of parasites.
7 2 verb v verb
• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Example sentence • He tried to appease his angry boss by offering to work overtime.
7 3 noun n noun
• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Example sentence • The bishop of the diocese presided over the ordination ceremony.
4 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
7 2 noun n noun
• leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Example sentence • She prayed for God's mercies throughout her difficult journey.
8 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• beyond or across the sea
Example sentence • He has an overseas company that he manages remotely.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • His behavior is likely to displease the guests.
8 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • He analyses the data to identify trends.
8 4 noun n noun
• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Example sentence • There are 195 dioceses in the United States.
8 3 noun n noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • The director highlighted the main emphases of the movie during the interview.
10 4 noun n noun
• a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
Example sentence • Scientists formulated several hypotheses to explain the observed phenomenon.
14 6 noun n noun
• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Example sentence • His idiosyncrasies include always wearing mismatched socks.
11 4 noun n noun
• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • Please enclose your thoughts within parentheses when writing a formal paper.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
verb
• move gently or carefully
Example sentence • She danced with grace and ease .
8 3 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) 7 daughters of Atlas and half-sisters of the Hyades; placed among the stars to save them from the pursuit of Orion
4 1 verb, noun v, n interjection
• An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
noun
• Informal address to a male.
Example sentence • The little boy said 'geez ' when he stubbed his toe.
4 1 interjection
• An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
8 3 noun n noun
• a large heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
Example sentence • He used machetes to clear the overgrown vegetation.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• repeat an earlier theme of a composition
Example sentence • The two pianists performed a reprise of their famous duet.
10 4 noun n noun
• supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
Example sentence • The appendices of the report contain additional data and charts.
8 3 noun n noun
• the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
Example sentence • The cube has eight vertices .
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
verb
• exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
Example sentence • She let out a loud sneeze during the concert and everyone turned to look at her.
9 3 noun n noun
• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
Example sentence • He has a deep expertise in the field of astrophysics.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
8 2 noun n noun
• Food, especially convenience snack foods.
Example sentence • I have a serious case of the munchies after smoking that joint.
5 1 verb v
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6 2 noun n noun
• a person to whom money is paid
Example sentence • The bank sends monthly statements to all payees .
4 1 verb v noun
• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
verb
• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Example sentence • She sees her best friend every day.
4 1
6 1 noun n noun
• a brief indulgence of your impulses
verb
• engage without restraint in an activity and indulge, as when shopping
10 3 noun n noun
• a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point
Example sentence • Make sure to check the antifreeze level in your car before winter.
9 3 noun n noun
• a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals
Example sentence • The human body requires small amounts of manganese for proper functioning.
7 2 noun n noun
• a swing used by circus acrobats
Example sentence • She gracefully swung through the air on the trapeze .
6 1 verb v noun
• breathing with a husky or whistling sound
verb
• breathe with difficulty
Example sentence • He wheezed heavily after climbing up the stairs.
9 4 noun n noun
• someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
Example sentence • The actuaries at the insurance company analyzed the data to project future claims.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
Example sentence • The organization provides support groups for adoptees and their families.
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