4 2 noun n noun
• a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
Example sentence • The Star Wars saga is made up of nine main films.
5 2 noun n noun
• high quality porcelain originally made only in China
Example sentence • I bought a set of fine china for the special occasion.
5 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• a minor actor in crowd scenes
adverb
• unusually or exceptionally
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • I bought an extra of that book just in case.
6 3 noun n noun
• religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law
Example sentence • The mezuza on their front door was old and worn.
8 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers
6 2 noun n noun
• founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
4 3 noun n noun
• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Example sentence • I have no idea what you're talking about.
7 3 noun n noun
• civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
Example sentence • The local militia was called to defend the town during the invasion.
9 3 noun n noun
• a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
Example sentence • The orchestra played a beautiful symphony.
4 2 noun n noun
• an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
verb
• provide (a passport) with a visa
Example sentence • I need to renew my visa at the consulate.
2 1 adverb
• Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.
preposition
• Indicating destination: In the direction of, and arriving at.
5 2 noun n noun
• Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
Example sentence • I ordered a large pizza with extra cheese.
5 2 noun n noun
• spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
Example sentence • I love eating salsa with tortilla chips.
5 2 noun n noun
• a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks
Example sentence • I love going to the sauna after a workout.
5 2 noun n noun
• the auspicious one; a major divinity in the later Hindu pantheon
4 2 noun n noun
• a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
Example sentence • I would like a can of soda , please.
4 2 noun n noun
• an upholstered seat for more than one person
Example sentence • I just bought a new sofa for my living room.
4 2 preposition
• To or towards the inside of.
Example sentence • He walked into the room.
6 2 noun n
7 3 noun n noun
• a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon
Example sentence • He fired a bazooka at the enemy tank.
5 2 noun n noun
• a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
Example sentence • The pasha ordered his servants to prepare a lavish feast.
7 2 noun n noun
• long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game
Example sentence • The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
5 2 noun n noun
• all the animal life in a particular region or period
Example sentence • The Galapagos Islands are home to a diverse fauna , including unique species of iguanas and giant tortoises.
5 2 noun n noun
• the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
Example sentence • The larva hatched from its egg and began its transformation into a butterfly.
5 2 noun n noun
• any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines
Example sentence • The zebra is a herbivorous mammal native to Africa.
4 2 noun n noun
• a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
4 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Example sentence • The picnic area was filled with families enjoying the sunny weather.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
Example sentence • I forgot to bring my camera on our vacation.
9 4 noun n noun
• an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Example sentence • Smoking is the leading cause of emphysema .
4 2 noun n noun
• informal terms for a mother
Example sentence • I love my mama very much.
5 3 noun n noun
• a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
6 3 noun n noun
• one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles
5 2 noun n noun
• a title of respect placed before the surname of an official, scholar, or other distinguished man.
6 3 noun n noun
• a public square with room for pedestrians
Example sentence • We sat on the piazza and enjoyed the warm summer breeze.
4 2 noun n noun
• the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet
Example sentence • In mathematics, Zeta refers to the Riemann zeta function, which is an important special function.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • She spends every summer in her dacha by the lake.
6 3 noun n noun
• generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages
Example sentence • My sister has been suffering from eczema for years.
10 5 noun n noun
• the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
Example sentence • There are different types of euthanasia , such as voluntary and involuntary.
12 5 noun n noun
• any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
Example sentence • The circus performance was an extravaganza of acrobatics, fire-breathing, and daring stunts.
6 2 noun n noun
• a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
Example sentence • I learned about geishas while studying Japanese culture.
7 3 noun n noun
• a disposition to remain inactive or inert
Example sentence • The car kept moving forward due to its inertia .
9 4 noun n noun
• an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
Example sentence • Many people get a flu shot each year to protect themselves from influenza .
4 2 noun n noun
• a city in Arizona just to the east of Phoenix; originally a suburb of Phoenix
Example sentence • I sat at a mesa overlooking the desert.
7 3 noun n noun
• an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
Example sentence • She put on a cheerful persona to hide her sadness.
5 2 noun n noun
• any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally
Example sentence • I brewed a cup of senna tea to relieve my constipation.
4 2 noun n noun
• rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and magnesium
Example sentence • The sima is a type of Japanese rock that is found at the base of an island arc.
7 3 noun n noun
• a turner with a narrow flexible blade
Example sentence • She used a spatula to flip the pancakes.
4 2 noun
• The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.
Example sentence • Le ciel sera dégagé demain. (The sky will be clear tomorrow.)
5 2 noun n noun
• a public square with room for pedestrians
Example sentence • We gathered at a plaza in the city center.
8 4 noun n noun
• a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
Example sentence • The gods of ancient Greece consumed ambrosia to maintain their immortality.
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