7 3 noun n noun
• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Example sentence • In my opinion , this movie is the best of the year.
6 2 noun n noun
• a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
Example sentence • The bird's wings were tightly bound by a leather pinion .
9 3 noun n noun
• a friend who is frequently in the company of another
verb
• be a companion to somebody
Example sentence • She adopted a cute puppy as her companion .
8 3 noun n noun
• one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth
Example sentence • The king ruled over a vast dominion .
6 2 noun n noun
• a servile or fawning dependant
Example sentence • The minion eagerly carried out his master's orders.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a native or resident of Virginia
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks
Example sentence • The banyan tree provides shade and shelter to a variety of animals.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the period from 280 million to 230 million years ago; distinguished by reptiles
7 2 noun n noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
Example sentence • He receives a monthly pension from his former employer.
10 3 noun n noun
• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
Example sentence • The car's suspension was in need of repair.
7 3 verb v noun
• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
Example sentence • They had to abandon their car on the side of the road.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The company is planning an expansion of its manufacturing facilities.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
Example sentence • They take communion every Sunday at church.
5 2 noun n noun
• the bulb of an onion plant
Example sentence • I chopped up an onion for the soup.
7 3 noun n noun
• a party of former associates who have come together again
Example sentence • We had a lovely reunion with old friends at the beach.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
adjective satellite
• being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War
Example sentence • The labor union negotiated for higher wages for its members.
13 5 noun n noun
• Excessive expansion, especially expansion that is not sustainable
Example sentence • The company's overexpansion into foreign markets led to its downfall.
9 3 noun n noun
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
Example sentence • The loud explosion shook the entire building.
10 3 noun n noun
• the feelings expressed on a person's face
Example sentence • She had a happy expression on her face.
10 3 noun n noun
• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Example sentence • Her first impression of him was that he was kind and trustworthy.
10 3 noun n noun
• a formal or official examination
Example sentence • The mechanic conducted a thorough inspection of the car before giving it back to the owner.
8 4 noun n noun
• a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• established beyond doubt
Example sentence • He is a proven expert in his field.
9 3 noun n noun
• refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
Example sentence • The rebellion against the oppressive government grew stronger every day.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
verb
• negotiate the terms of an exchange
Example sentence • I found a great bargain on these shoes at the thrift store.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to or belonging to the Republican Party
noun
• an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
adjective satellite
• having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
Example sentence • I saw a robinson in the park this morning.
9 3 noun n noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Example sentence • Please pay attention to the instructions.
6 2 noun n noun
• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • The car's engine started smoking.
7 2 verb v noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She mentioned that she was going on vacation next month.
8 2 noun n noun
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
9 4 noun n noun
• the state of being in effect or being operative
Example sentence • The doctors performed a complex heart operation on the patient.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Example sentence • I ask for your pardon for arriving late to the meeting.
6 2 noun n noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crimes.
5 2 noun n noun
• a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
Example sentence • The house by the lake became their tranquil haven .
6 2 noun n noun
• soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
Example sentence • The linden tree in my backyard provides shade during the hot summer days.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
4 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
noun
• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
adjective satellite
• with no protection or shield
verb
• cause to open or to become open
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
Example sentence • The engine's pistons move up and down inside the cylinders.
5 2 noun n noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is a strong and independent woman .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Either of two small fish, of the genus Leuresthes, found along the coast of Mexico and southern California, that spawn in the wet sand at certain high tides.
Example sentence • The grunion are a type of fish that spawn in the sandy beaches along the California coast.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
adjective satellite
• subdued or brought low in condition or status
Example sentence • The broken window needs to be replaced.
12 4 noun n noun
• fearful expectation or anticipation
Example sentence • She had a sense of apprehension before her exam.
10 3 noun n noun
• (American football) a successful forward pass in football
Example sentence • He celebrated the completion of his first novel with a glass of champagne.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an increase in the density of something
Example sentence • Data compression is widely used to reduce file sizes and optimize storage space.
10 3 noun n noun
• an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
Example sentence • He felt a compulsion to clean his apartment before the guests arrived.
10 3 noun n noun
• a point asserted as part of an argument
Example sentence • There was a heated contention over who should be elected as the class president.
7 2 adjective adj noun
• a deep and vivid red color
adjective satellite
• of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
verb
• turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful crimson dress to the party.
6 2 noun n noun
• a professional killer who uses a gun
Example sentence • The gunman fired a shot into the air to scare off the crowd.
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