8 3 noun n noun
• everything that exists anywhere
Example sentence • The universe is believed to be around 13.8 billion years old.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The classroom is filled with students from diverse backgrounds.
10 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
Example sentence • The transverse section of the building showcased the intricate network of pipes and wires.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a proposition obtained by conversion
adjective satellite
• of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other
verb
• carry on a conversation
Example sentence • I love to converse with people from different cultures.
8 2 verb v noun
• a horizontal beam that extends across something
verb
• travel across or pass over
Example sentence • We will need to traverse the mountain to reach the other side.
8 3 noun n noun
• trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• contrary to your interests or welfare
Example sentence • The medicine can have adverse side effects.
7 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
noun
• a relation of direct opposition
adjective satellite
• directed or moving toward the rear
Example sentence • The car went into reverse and backed out of the parking spot.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• literature in metrical form
verb
• compose verses or put into verse
Example sentence • He recited a beautiful verse from his favorite poem.
17 5 noun n noun
• the view that the universe resembles a clock built by God and ticking along according to Newtonian mechanics
Example sentence • In the clockwork universe , everything happens with predetermined precision.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
Example sentence • The obverse of the coin features the portrait of a famous leader.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
Example sentence • His perverse sense of humor always made people uncomfortable.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
verb
• utter obscenities or profanities
Example sentence • He believed that he was under a curse that caused all his misfortunes.
8 2 verb v verb
• engage in a rehearsal (of)
Example sentence • We need to rehearse this dance routine before the recital.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
Example sentence • She is averse to public speaking.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • I like to immerse myself in a good book.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
noun
• something inverted in sequence or character or effect
adjective satellite
• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
Example sentence • The inverse of 2 is 0.5.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
verb
• try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
Example sentence • The nurse checked the patient's vital signs.
5 1 adjective adj adjective
• (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
noun
• something inferior in quality or condition or effect
adverb
• (comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner
Example sentence • This is a worse situation than we expected.
5 1 noun n noun
• a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
verb
• contract one's lips into a rounded shape
Example sentence • I forgot my purse at home and now I have no money for lunch.
14 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (cosmology) a universe that is spatially closed and in which there is sufficient matter to halt the expansion that began with the big bang; the visible matter is only 10 percent of the matter required for closure but there may be large amounts of dark matter
Example sentence • Scientists believe that our universe may be a closed universe that will eventually collapse upon itself.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
8 3
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6 1 noun n noun
• a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle
Example sentence • The hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery.
9 3 verb v verb
• pay back for some expense incurred
Example sentence • The company will reimburse you for any travel expenses incurred during the business trip.
11 3 verb v verb
• place at intervals in or among
Example sentence • She interspersed her speech with personal anecdotes.
8 2 verb v verb
• sink below the surface; go under or as if under water
Example sentence • She decided to submerse herself in the world of literature by reading a book every day.
5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Example sentence • He always gives terse responses, rarely elaborating on his thoughts.
5 1 noun
• A dark blue-gray colour.
adjective
• Dark greyish blue or purple.
6 2 verb v verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • He tried to coerce her into giving him the information.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The company will disburse the funds to the shareholders.
5 1 noun n Example sentence • She reached into her burse and pulled out a few coins.
8 2 noun n noun
• transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
Example sentence • International commerce plays a significant role in the global economy.
12 3 noun n noun
• (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
Example sentence • The company's headquarters is located in New York City.
4 1
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7 2 interjection
• Used to express surprise
7 2 noun n noun
• a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
Example sentence • The crab used its pincers to grab the food.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
Example sentence • He sanders the wood to smooth out the surface.
8 2 noun n noun
• a rester who is sleeping
Example sentence • She put her baby down for a nap in the crib with soft sleepers .
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) underpants worn by women
Example sentence • She wore bloomers under her skirt for added comfort.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples
Example sentence • The lancers charged forward, ready to attack.
7 2 noun n noun
• a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660; commonly called Quakers
10 3 noun n noun
• a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
Example sentence • She held tightly to the bannisters as she climbed the stairs.
7 2 verb v verb
• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Example sentence • She tried to asperse his character by spreading false rumors about him.
9 3 noun n noun
• a unit of current equal to 10 amperes
8 3 noun
• one who helps or encourages or incites another
8 3 noun n Example sentence • The abjurers were accused of practicing dark magic.
8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The acceders agreed to attend the meeting.
12 5 noun n noun
• a pedal that controls the throttle valve
Example sentence • Particle accelerators are used in scientific research to study the structure of matter.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• type genus of the family Accipitridae
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