5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress made of satin to the party.
6 2 noun n noun
• The top crust of a dish, consisting of breadcrumbs or grated cheese heated under a grill; the dish itself.
Example sentence • I ordered a gratin as an appetizer.
6 2 noun n noun
• a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
Example sentence • She has been prescribed a statin for her high cholesterol.
5 2 noun n
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5 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
noun
• any dialect of the language of ancient Rome
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
verb
• be the captain of a sports team
Example sentence • The captain of the soccer team is injured.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Farmers often fatten their livestock before selling them.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He used a rolling pin to flatten the dough.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• set down in writing in any of various ways
Example sentence • I found a written note on the ground.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
Example sentence • The purple martin is a type of swallow bird.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
Example sentence • The conductor waved his baton to signal the start of the symphony.
6 2 noun n noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
adjective satellite
• definite but not specified or identified
Example sentence • I am certain that I will pass the exam.
7 3 verb v verb
• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • Just imagine how different the world could be.
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.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
Example sentence • The carpenter used a batten to secure the boards together.
3 1 verb v noun
• airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
verb
• preserve in a can or tin
Example sentence • She can play the piano beautifully.
6 2 noun n noun
• footwear usually with wooden soles
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
verb
• to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
Example sentence • The bitten apple looked unappetizing.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • I adopted a fluffy kitten from the animal shelter.
7 2 noun n noun
• the flesh of a chicken used for food
Example sentence • I had chicken for dinner last night.
6 2 noun n noun
• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • The car's engine started smoking.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
adjective satellite
• not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
Example sentence • He was fascinated by foreign cultures and customs.
8 3 noun n noun
• the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
verb
• treat medicinally, treat with medicine
Example sentence • I forgot to take my medicine this morning.
5 2 noun n noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is one of the most influential women in the industry.
5 2 noun n noun
• small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
verb
• confine to a small space, such as a cabin
Example sentence • We stayed in a cozy log cabin during our vacation.
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
5 2 noun n noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is a strong and independent woman .
8 3 noun n noun
• (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
7 2 noun n noun
• large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
Example sentence • The dolphin gracefully leaped out of the water.
6 2 noun n noun
• a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
Example sentence • I had a blueberry muffin for breakfast.
6 3 noun n noun
• the place where something begins, where it springs into being
Example sentence • The origin of the universe is still a topic of debate among scientists.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
Example sentence • I saw a robin sitting on the fence.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
Example sentence • The fountain in the park is a popular gathering spot.
6 2 noun n noun
• the part of a continent that is stable and forms the central mass of the continent; typically Precambrian
Example sentence • The craton of North America is known as the Canadian Shield.
6 2 noun n noun
• work table of a machine tool
Example sentence • He placed the paper on the platen of the typewriter.
4 1 verb v noun
• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I have been waiting for you all day.
4 1 preposition
• Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.
conjunction
• Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
Example sentence • He is taller than his brother.
6 2 noun n noun
• glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
Example sentence • She wore a cozy pair of mittens to keep her hands warm.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
Example sentence • He was smitten by her beauty from the moment he laid eyes on her.
10 4 noun n noun
• a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Example sentence • She felt a rush of adrenaline as she bungee jumped off the bridge.
9 3 verb v verb
• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Example sentence • She conducted a series of experiments to determine the effectiveness of the new drug.
10 3 noun n verb
• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example sentence • The military emphasizes discipline in all aspects of training.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• associated with women and not with men
noun
• a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female
adjective satellite
• (music or poetry) ending on an unaccented beat or syllable
Example sentence • She wore a feminine dress to the party.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• not fake or counterfeit
adjective satellite
• not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
Example sentence • She has a genuine smile that lights up the room.
7 3 noun n noun
• the main good female character in a work of fiction
Example sentence • She saved the drowning child and was hailed as a heroine .
7 2 noun n noun
• any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
Example sentence • I love the sweet smell of jasmine in the garden.
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