6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
verb
• expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
Example sentence • She could feel her pulses racing as she ran to catch the bus.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She impresses everyone with her talent for singing.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
verb
• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example sentence • She embraces her friends tightly when she hasn't seen them in a while.
12 5 verb v Example sentence • She accomplishes all her goals with determination and hard work.
9 3 noun n noun
• A powerful portable audio system for listening collectively to recorded or broadcast sound.
Example sentence • We used to blast music from our boomboxes at the beach.
10 3 verb v noun
• a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
verb
• make more compact by or as if by pressing
Example sentence • He compresses the paper to make it fit in the envelope.
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.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • The new shopping complex comprises of multiple stores and a food court.
7 3 noun n noun
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example sentence • He carefully studied the nuances of the painting.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
6 2 verb v noun
• a strong flame that burns brightly
verb
• shine brightly and intensively
Example sentence • He blazes a trail through the dense forest.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
12 4 noun n noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • Modern apartments are often equipped with various conveniences such as dishwashers and air conditioning.
8 3 verb v verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • The tree impinges upon the neighboring property.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • He indexes all the books in the library.
10 3 noun n noun
• an apartment located on the top floors of a building
Example sentence • The penthouses in the new luxury apartment building have stunning views of the city skyline.
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 4 noun n noun
• supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
Example sentence • The surgeon removed the appendixes during the emergency operation.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The appulses of the planets occur at regular intervals.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • The surgeon successfully avulses the damaged tissue.
11 3 noun n noun
• the place where someone was born
Example sentence • Their birthplaces were different states.
9 3 verb v verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The vending machine dispenses snacks.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • The hiker gazed at the vast expanses of untouched wilderness.
8 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
verb
• reduce the estimated value of something
Example sentence • I need to keep track of my monthly expenses .
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• something that is a source of danger
verb
• pose a threat to; present a danger to
Example sentence • The explosive device was planted by unknown menaces .
7 3 noun n Example sentence • One of the minuses of living in a big city is the high cost of living.
9 3 verb v
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9 3 verb v verb
• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example sentence • The dictator oppresses his people through censorship and control of the media.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• To add; to subject to addition.
Example sentence • One of the pluses of living in the city is the availability of diverse cuisines.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • Every year on his birthday, he reminisces about his childhood.
8 3 verb v verb
• substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
Example sentence • He replaces the broken bulb with a new one.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • He read through all the responses to the survey.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
Example sentence • They used splices to connect the wires together.
10 3 verb v verb
• bring under control by force or authority
Example sentence • She suppresses her anger and remains calm.
9 3 noun n noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • The company was able to generate significant surpluses in the last financial year.
10 3 noun n noun
• a place where work is done
Example sentence • Many workplaces are now implementing flexible hours for their employees.
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
• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
Example sentence • He works in the IT services department of the company.
6 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • Childhood abuses can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental health.
13 4 noun n noun
• personal knowledge or information about someone or something
Example sentence • I have many acquaintances from my college days.
10 4 noun n noun
• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Example sentence • The constant buzzing of a fly is one of life's little annoyances .
9 3 verb v verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • The real estate agent appraises the value of the house.
8 3 verb v verb
• inform (somebody) of something
Example sentence • She apprises her team of the new project requirements.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
Example sentence • She studied various approaches to teaching math.
6 3 noun n noun
• Inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality, prejudice, preference, predilection.
verb
• To place bias upon; to influence.
Example sentence • His biases prevented him from making a fair judgement.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He blesses every meal before eating.
7 2 verb v noun
• the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
verb
• spring back; spring away from an impact
Example sentence • The basketball bounces up and down on the court.
7 2 noun n noun
• an alloy of copper and zinc
Example sentence • The brasses on the door handles were polished to a shine.
9 3 verb v verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • The constant rain depresses me.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The company endorses the use of eco-friendly materials.
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