10 3 noun
n
adjective
• relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
noun
• a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
adjective satellite
• contingent on something else
Example sentence • Parents can claim their children as dependents on their tax return.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a person considered as descended from some ancestor
Example sentence • The museum showcased artifacts from the descendents of indigenous tribes.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• all of the offspring of a given progenitor
Example sentence • The descendants of that family still live in this town.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
Example sentence • The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
15 5 noun
n
noun
• a person who directs and manages an organization
Example sentence • The superintendents of the school districts met to discuss the new curriculum.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
adjective satellite
• being present (at a meeting or event, etc.)
Example sentence • The flight attendants served refreshments and ensured passengers' comfort throughout the journey.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
Example sentence • The survey was completed by 100 respondents .
14 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who communicates by means of letters
adjective satellite
• similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
Example sentence • The newspaper hired several new correspondents to cover the war in the Middle East.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work
Example sentence • They sent troops on multiple deployments to the war zone.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively
Example sentence • The company announced several redeployments of staff to different departments.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
Example sentence • The city offers various entertainments , from museums to theaters.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponements of the match were due to bad weather conditions.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
adjective
• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • I received many presents on my birthday.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a garment worn under other garments
Example sentence • She folded her undergarments neatly and placed them in the drawer.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Example sentence • Her constant stumbles and falls were major embarrassments for her on the dance floor.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the totality of surrounding conditions
Example sentence • Plants require different environments to grow and thrive.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the official who holds an office
adjective satellite
• lying or leaning on something else
Example sentence • The incumbents in the board of directors were reelected.
11 3 noun
n
adjective
• capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
noun
• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Example sentence • Many people use depressants like alcohol or sedatives to help them relax or sleep.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• an executive officer of a firm or corporation
Example sentence • The presidents of the United States serve four-year terms.
15 5 noun
n
noun
• any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
Example sentence • She was prescribed antidepressants to help manage her depression.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
Example sentence • The chef made several refinements to the recipe to enhance its flavor.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
Example sentence • The writings of the ancients provide valuable insights into their way of life.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
Example sentence • There were no accidents reported on the highway today.
11 3 noun
n
adjective
• tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
noun
• a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
adjective satellite
• sour or bitter in taste
Example sentence • She used astringents on her face to tighten her pores.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically)
adjective satellite
• luxuriously self-indulgent
Example sentence • The decadents of the royal family still enjoy a life of luxury and privilege.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who is no longer alive
Example sentence • The decedents of the deceased received their inheritance.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who dissents from some established policy
adjective satellite
• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
Example sentence • The government arrested several dissidents for speaking out against their policies.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
Example sentence • She had multiple employments throughout her career.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits)
Example sentence • Many people rely on government entitlements for their basic needs.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentence • Democratic governments prioritize the will of the majority.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
Example sentence • Several senators voted in favor of the impeachments of the corrupt officials.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
verb
• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
Example sentence • She placed her gardening implements neatly in the shed.
9 3 noun
n
adjective
• falling or striking of light rays on something
noun
• a single distinct event
Example sentence • There have been several incidents of theft in the neighborhood.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• an act that disregards an agreement or a right
Example sentence • The company has filed a lawsuit against the competitor for patent infringements .
12 4 noun
n
adjective
• not living in a particular place or owned by permanent residents
noun
• someone who does not live in a particular place
Example sentence • The university provides special parking permits for nonresidents .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• The act of realigning or something realigned.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• assignment to a different duty
Example sentence • The company announced several reassignments within the sales team.
9 3 noun
n
adjective
• living in a particular place
noun
• someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
Example sentence • The residents of the town gathered for a community meeting.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
Example sentence • There are several species of rodents , including mice, rats, and squirrels.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
Example sentence • The students were excited to go on the field trip.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point
Example sentence • Math class today was all about tangents .
12 4 noun
n
Example sentence • There are four basic temperaments : sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
Example sentence • The periodic table lists all the elements known to mankind.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
Example sentence • The salad was served with various accompaniments , such as olives, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
11 4 noun
n
adjective
• preceding in time or order
noun
• someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
Example sentence • The teacher asked the students to write a paragraph explaining the antecedents of the American Revolutionary War.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who fights (or is fighting)
adjective satellite
• characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
Example sentence • The belligerents engaged in a fierce battle for control of the city.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• a statement that contains a mistake
Example sentence • Your misstatements during the debate were quite obvious.
11 3 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The company received several prepayments from its customers.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
Example sentence • Harsh punishments are often seen as a deterrent to crime.
14 3 noun
n
noun
• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
Example sentence • The company offers travel reimbursements for its employees.
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