8 3 noun n noun
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
2 1 verb v noun
• the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
3 1 adjective adj noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
8 3 verb v verb
• inform (somebody) of something
Example sentence • She apprises her team of the new project requirements.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • The pastor baptises new believers in the river every Sunday.
7 3 verb v noun
• the time when something ends
verb
• transfer by a lease or by a will
10 4 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• give extra weight to (a communication)
Example sentence • She emphasises the importance of teamwork in the workplace.
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.
6 3 noun n noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • She had beautiful blue irises .
12 5 noun n noun
• a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
Example sentence • Tokyo and New York City are both bustling metropolises .
8 3 noun n noun
• the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
Example sentence • The doctors examined several pelvises to determine the cause of the pain.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The government is taking measures to prevent future crises .
7 2 noun n noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
6 2 noun n noun
• a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
Example sentence • The judges deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
6 2 noun n noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
6 2 noun n noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
6 2 noun n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • My missus is an amazing cook.
4 1 noun n noun
• an examination consisting of a few short questions
verb
• examine someone's knowledge of something
Example sentence • I need to study for the history quiz tomorrow.
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.
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.
5 2 noun n noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
7 2 noun n noun
• a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Example sentence • The fairies danced in a circle under the moonlight.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a powerful effect or influence
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • The police forces are searching for the missing child.
6 2 noun n noun
• solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
verb
• provide with a horse or horses
Example sentence • I love to ride horses at the local stable.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
Example sentence • The houses on this street are all painted the same color.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
6 2 verb v adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
9 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The soldiers built abattises to provide cover from enemy fire.
8 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• shed flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of a scar tissue
Example sentence • The plant abscises its leaves in the autumn.
10 5
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10 4 verb v Example sentence • The company advertises its products on TV.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • She advises her clients on financial matters.
7 3 noun n noun
• A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
Example sentence • The soldiers were protected by their aegises in battle.
11 4 verb v verb
• To make great; to enlarge; to increase.
Example sentence • She always aggrandises her accomplishments to impress others.
8 4 verb v Example sentence • She agonises over making the right decision.
9 4 verb v verb
• To cause to become alkaline, more basic and less acidic.
Example sentence • Consuming certain foods alkalises the body.
11 5 noun n noun
• The belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna, native to South Africa.
Example sentence • I bought two amaryllises at the flower shop.
9 4
10 5 verb
• dissect in order to analyze
10 4 verb v verb
• To make English, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style.
Example sentence • She anglicises her name when she is living in an English-speaking country.
6 3 noun n noun
• native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
Example sentence • She added a few anises to the cake batter for a unique flavor.
9 4 verb
• To create an aphorism from.
13 5 verb v verb
• To address using the form of rhetoric called the apostrophe.
Example sentence • He apostrophises his friend for not keeping his promise.
6 3 verb v verb
• come into existence; take on form or shape
Example sentence • A problem arises when there is a lack of clear communication.
8 4 verb v verb
• To separate or reduce into atoms
Example sentence • He atomises the substance in order to study its composition.
6 3 noun n
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