9 2 adjective adj noun
• art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants
adjective satellite
• distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
Example sentence • The old mansion was filled with grotesque statues and eerie paintings.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
Example sentence • The small town tucked away in the mountains is absolutely picturesque .
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
verb
• expose to a chance of loss or damage
Example sentence • Investing in stocks comes with a certain amount of risk .
4 1 noun n noun
• sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
Example sentence • He placed the disc into the DVD player.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A composition that is playful in attitude and tone.
Example sentence • He played a cheerful humoresque on the piano.
4 1 noun n noun
• a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
Example sentence • She sat down at her desk to start working.
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a thick cream soup made from shellfish
Example sentence • I ordered a bowl of lobster bisque for appetizer.
5 1 adjective adj Example sentence • She took a brisk walk in the morning to wake herself up.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
Example sentence • The police conducted a frisk of the suspect before placing him in the patrol car.
15 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
Example sentence • The cathedral is known for its churrigueresque architecture.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of the Moors
Example sentence • The museum displayed a beautiful moresque vase from the 17th century.
13 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The artist created a sculpturesque masterpiece that captured the essence of beauty.
13 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• without beauty or charm
Example sentence • The industrial area is unpicturesque and lacks any natural beauty.
11 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The gigantesque whale swam gracefully in the ocean.
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• Pertaining to an ornate style of architecture of 16th-century Spain suggestive of silver plate.
Example sentence • The museum showcases a beautiful plateresque altarpiece.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
noun
• a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
Example sentence • I went to see a burlesque show last night.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction
Example sentence • The novel had a picaresque plot that followed the adventures of a clever and mischievous protagonist.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
Example sentence • She stood tall and statuesque , commanding attention with every step.
9 3 noun n noun
• a woman slave in a harem
Example sentence • The painter portrayed a beautiful odalisque in his artwork.
12 4 noun n noun
• A film archive with small cinemas, screening classic and art-house films.
Example sentence • I went to the cinematheque last night to watch a classic silent film.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
verb
• draw a harrow over (land)
Example sentence • I need to insert the disk into the DVD player to watch the movie.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • Bu arabesk Åarkı bana çocukluk yıllarımı hatırlatıyor.
11 3 noun n noun
• A composition that is playful in attitude and tone.
Example sentence • He played a beautiful rendition of the humoresques on the piano.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The Alhambra is famous for its stunning moresques .
8 2 noun n noun
• The department of a newspaper or broadcasting organization responsible for the collecting of news from journalists and others, and for distributing it to editors.
Example sentence • Please submit your article to the newsdesk for approval.
9 2 noun n noun
• The department of a newspaper or broadcasting organization responsible for the collecting of news from journalists and others, and for distributing it to editors.
Example sentence • The newsdesks are responsible for gathering and verifying news stories.
10 2 noun n noun
• a viral disease of sheep and cattle that is transmitted by biting midges
Example sentence • The bluetongue virus is transmitted by certain species of biting midges.
6 2 noun n noun
• A small wooden trading vessel, brightly painted and rigged for sail, traditionally used for fishing and trawling.
Example sentence • The caique is a vibrant and playful bird species native to South America.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj
6 2 noun
• A fabric with an embossed design.
7 3 noun n
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12 4 verb v
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Example sentence • I will counterargue your point with substantial evidence.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • After being sued for copyright infringement, the defendant decided to countersue for defamation.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • She love adding curlycues to her doodles.
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7 3 noun n noun
• a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians built towering obelisks as symbols of their power and religious beliefs.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream
Example sentence • She used a whisk to beat the eggs.
10 3 adjective adj noun
• a style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between the Roman and the Gothic styles after 1000 AD; characterized by round arches and vaults and by the substitution of piers for columns and profuse ornament and arcades
8 3 noun n noun
• a star-shaped character * used in printing
Example sentence • She added an asterisk next to the suspicious entries in the spreadsheet.
8 3 noun n noun
• (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance
Example sentence • According to legend, the basilisk is a mythical creature resembling a serpent or dragon.
8 3 noun n noun
• any shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix having small scalelike or needle-shaped leaves and feathery racemes of small white or pinkish flowers; of mostly coastal areas with saline soil
Example sentence • The tamarisk tree is native to salt marshes and desert regions.
10 2 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or in the manner of Franz Kafka or his writings
adjective satellite
• characterized by surreal distortion and a sense of impending danger
Example sentence • His relentless pursuit of perfection in an imperfect world was truly kafkaesque .
10 3 noun n noun
• a layer of cells on the inside of the blastula
Example sentence • The blastodisc is a small, circular structure found in the early stages of embryonic development.
4 1 noun n noun
• a state treasury or exchequer or a royal treasury; originally the public treasury of Rome or the emperor's private purse
Example sentence • The fisc allocated funds for various infrastructure projects.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin
Example sentence • The lentisk tree produces resin.
8 3 noun n noun
• dried cod soaked in a lye solution before boiling to give it a gelatinous consistency
Example sentence • The smell of lutefisk lingered in the air.
7 2 noun n noun
• dried cod soaked in a lye solution before boiling to give it a gelatinous consistency
Example sentence • My grandmother serves lutfisk every Christmas.
9 4 noun n noun
• a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set
Example sentence • I rented a videodisc of my favorite movie from the library.
9 4 noun n noun
• a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set
Example sentence • I rented a videodisk from the local rental store.
4 1 verb v
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