9 4 noun
n
noun
• an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
Example sentence • The army sent a battalion of soldiers to the front lines.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum
Example sentence • I like to add scallions to my stir-fry.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• uncastrated adult male horse
Example sentence • The powerful stallion galloped across the open field.
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 .
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.
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.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
adjective satellite
• denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States
Example sentence • She inherited billions of dollars from her grandfather.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a faint constellation twisting around the North Celestial Pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus
Example sentence • The dragon breathed fire and destroyed the entire village.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Example sentence • He struggled with drug addiction for years.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• compelled forcibly by an outside agency
Example sentence • She is a driven individual who always strives for success.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream
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.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the process of giving careful thought to something
Example sentence • The company took into consideration the opinions of its employees before making a decision.
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.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
Example sentence • The court's jurisdiction extends only to cases within its territory.
6 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• established beyond doubt
Example sentence • He is a proven expert in his field.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
Example sentence • The comedian made the audience laugh with his witty jokes.
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.
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 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
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The spaceship used advanced propulsion to travel faster than light.
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
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is a strong and independent woman .
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.
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.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective satellite
• of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
Example sentence • She painted the walls of her bedroom in a vibrant vermillion .
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
Example sentence • The police are investigating the abduction of a young girl from her home.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a group that defends a principle
Example sentence • The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
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
• the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
Example sentence • The metal rod allows for efficient conduction of heat.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
Example sentence • The dandelion is a common weed found in many lawns.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The sky began to darken as the storm approached.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
Example sentence • The detective made a deduction based on the evidence found at the crime scene.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Holland
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Example sentence • The induction ceremony for the new members of the club will be held next week.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
adjective satellite
• (in Roman numerals, M written with a macron over it) denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000,000 items or units
Example sentence • There are over a million people living in the city.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a titled peer of the realm
Example sentence • The nobleman attended the royal ball in his exquisite attire.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of subjugating by cruelty
Example sentence • The country fought for its independence from years of oppression .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The proportion of students who passed the exam was quite high.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the process of generating offspring
Example sentence • Sexual reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material between two parents.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the failure to develop some part or organ
Example sentence • The government's suppression of free speech is a violation of human rights.
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.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example sentence • The adoption of a child can bring great joy to a family.
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.
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