6 2 noun
n
noun
• bundle of rods containing an ax with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism
Example sentence • In ancient Rome, the fasces symbolized the power and authority of a consul.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• A tapestry or wall hanging.
Example sentence • The arrases in the old castle were beautifully decorated.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• (formerly) a golfing wood with a face more elevated than a driver but less than a spoon
Example sentence • I have a set of brassies in my golf bag.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
Example sentence • Tourists flock to Robben Island to see the dassies in their natural habitat.
8 2 noun
n
Example sentence • I found my old glassies in the attic.
7 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • My grandmother always keeps a jar of sassies for snacking.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• A cup or goblet for drinking wine.
Example sentence • I baked a batch of tassies for the party.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• A wall of icons between the sanctuary and the nave in a church of eastern Christendom.
Example sentence • The church's iconostases were adorned with beautiful religious paintings.
12 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The country was ruled by multiple hagiocracies throughout its history.
13 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The physiocracies were characterized by their belief in the importance of land as the source of wealth.
6 1 adverb
adv
verb
• give pleasure to or be pleasing to
Example sentence • Could you please help me carry these bags?
5 1 adjective
adj
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
Example sentence • I don't like the taste of these cookies.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a political system governed by a single individual
Example sentence • Historically, autocracies have been characterized by an authoritarian rule.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
Example sentence • Many modern democracies have a system of checks and balances.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided)
Example sentence • Some ancient civilizations, such as ancient Egypt and ancient Mesopotamia, were theocracies .
8 3
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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 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
verb
• invest with or as with a body; give body to
Example sentence • The bodies of the victims were discovered in the basement.
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.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentence • The authorities are investigating the crime scene.
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 .
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 .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
Example sentence • He has a deep expertise in the field of astrophysics.
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 .
5 1 verb
v
Example sentence • The police will seize any illegal drugs they find.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• similar things placed in order or happening one after another
Example sentence • I have been binge-watching a series on Netflix.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
Example sentence • There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
Example sentence • I need to buy some new batteries for my flashlight.
12 2 noun
n
noun
• an effort that is inconvenient
Example sentence • He encountered many difficulties while trying to solve the complex math problem.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a marketplace where groceries are sold
Example sentence • I need to buy groceries for the week.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
Example sentence • She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
4 1
interjection
• An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a detailed critical inspection
verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • She has been doing her studies diligently.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the jurisdiction or office of an abbot
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being near to the true value
Example sentence • The accuracies of the models varied widely.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
Example sentence • He dedicated his life to fighting for social justice and championing his advocacies .
10 4 noun
n
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10 4 noun
n
noun
• the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
Example sentence • The delegates discussed the importance of preserving cultural delegacies .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
Example sentence • I tried many Chinese delicacies during my trip to Beijing.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• negotiation between nations
Example sentence • The diplomat presented the president with a variety of diplomacies to choose from.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• capacity or power to produce a desired effect
Example sentence • The efficacies of different medicines vary depending on the individual.
6 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The geologist analyzed the sedimentary rock's facies to determine its depositional environment.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
Example sentence • Many people believe in fallacies such as superstitions and urban legends.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the situation of being or dying without a legally valid will
Example sentence • The lawyer was tasked with resolving the intestacies of the deceased millionaire's estate.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• close or warm friendship
Example sentence • They shared deep intimacies during their relationship.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• marked by elaborately complex detail
Example sentence • She spent hours unraveling the intricacies of the mystery novel.
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