5 1 noun n noun
• the state prevailing during the absence of war
Example sentence • She prayed for peace in the world.
8 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• beyond or across the sea
Example sentence • He has an overseas company that he manages remotely.
4 1 noun n noun
• a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
Example sentence • The Atlantic and Pacific are both major seas .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a separate part of a whole
verb
• to join or unite the pieces of
Example sentence • She cut the cake into small pieces.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the force of policemen and officers
verb
• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Example sentence • The police arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• beneath the surface of the sea
Example sentence • The underseas environment is home to a diverse range of marine life.
5 1 verb v noun
• (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
verb
• put an end to a state or an activity
Example sentence • Please cease talking in the library.
8 2 verb v noun
• a quantity that is added
verb
• become bigger or greater in amount
Example sentence • We need to increase the amount of exercise we do to stay healthy.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• property that is leased or rented out or let
Example sentence • He signed a lease for the apartment.
9 3 noun n noun
• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
Example sentence • The detective was determined to solve the mysteries surrounding the murder case.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example sentence • The company has strict policies regarding attendance.
6 1 noun n noun
• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
Example sentence • He carefully unsheathed the creese and inspected its sharp edge.
5 1 noun n
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10 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The field was filled with beautiful centaureas in full bloom.
9 2 noun n noun
• the seed of the chickpea plant
Example sentence • I made a delicious salad with chickpeas and avocado.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Huntington's disease is characterized by the presence of choreas .
8 2 noun n noun
• the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti
Example sentence • The cochleas in our ears help us hear sounds.
9 3 noun
• tropical plant having thick hairy somewhat toothed leaves and solitary or clustered yellow to scarlet flowers; many cultivated for their flowers and ornamental foliage
7 2 noun n noun
• the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Example sentence • The patient received a corneal transplant to replace damaged corneas .
12 3 noun n noun
• a plaintiff's reply to a defendant's plea
Example sentence • The defense attorney presented several counterpleas to refute the prosecution's claims.
7 2 noun n noun
• fruit or seed of the cowpea plant
Example sentence • I planted cowpeas in my garden and they grew really well.
9 3 noun n noun
• a woman who is a man's sweetheart
Example sentence • She collected figurines of dulcineas from different cultures.
8 3 noun n
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9 3 noun n noun
• widely distributed genus of herbs or shrubs with glandular compound leaves and spicate or racemose purple or white flowers
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
Example sentence • They each paid $10 apiece for the concert tickets.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Her decision to quit her job seemed to be driven by caprice rather than careful consideration.
11 3 noun n noun
• the central or most important feature
Example sentence • The beautiful flower arrangement served as the centerpiece of the table.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic
Example sentence • She carefully ironed out the creases in her dress.
8 2 verb v verb
• decrease in size, extent, or range
Example sentence • We need to decrease our expenses to save money.
8 2 noun n noun
• electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Example sentence • She always wears an earpiece during her performances.
5 2 noun n noun
• solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
Example sentence • The veterinarian examined the cat's feces for signs of parasites.
7 2 noun n noun
• a revue with elaborate costuming
Example sentence • Her follies and careless attitude cost her the job.
9 2 noun n noun
• a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
Example sentence • She wore a hairpiece to conceal her bald spot.
4 1 noun n noun
• the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
Example sentence • The wine had settled, leaving behind a layer of lees in the bottle.
8 3 noun n noun
• the decade from 1890 to 1899
Example sentence • The fashion trends of the nineties are making a comeback.
5 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She is clinically obese and needs to make some lifestyle changes.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• repeat an earlier theme of a composition
Example sentence • The two pianists performed a reprise of their famous duet.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a newspaper that is published every day
adverb
• every day; without missing a day
adjective satellite
• of or belonging to or occurring every day
Example sentence • I need to pick up my dailies from the pharmacy.
5 1 noun n noun
• web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
Example sentence • The geese flew in a V formation across the sky.
9 4 noun n noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • The hotel offers various amenities such as a pool, gym, and spa.
11 4 noun n adjective
• not permanent; not lasting
noun
• a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
adjective satellite
• lacking continuity or regularity
Example sentence • The company hired several temporaries to help with the busy season.
9 3 verb v verb
• to agree or express agreement
Example sentence • After hours of negotiation, the two parties finally acquiesced to a compromise.
10 3 noun n noun
• a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
Example sentence • The altarpiece in the church features a beautifully carved scene from the Bible.
9 3 noun n noun
• waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume
Example sentence • The perfume industry often uses ambergris as a fixative to enhance the longevity of fragrances.
8 2 noun n noun
• (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
Example sentence • In the 16th century, men commonly wore codpieces to accentuate their masculinity.
8 2 noun n noun
• a flat situated in the wings
Example sentence • The coulisse of the theater is where the actors wait before going on stage.
8 2 noun n noun
• combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments
Example sentence • She looked through the eyepiece to get a closer look at the specimen.
12 3 noun n Example sentence • The frontispiece of the book featured an intricate illustration.
10 2 noun n noun
• a daughter of your niece or nephew
Example sentence • My grandniece is coming to visit next week.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law
Example sentence • Lawyers often use legalese to draft contracts.
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