7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube
Example sentence • She used a pipette to transfer the liquid from one test tube to another.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
verb
• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Example sentence • I am filled with regret for not saying goodbye to her before she left.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
verb
• come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Example sentence • I need to get some groceries from the store.
8 2 noun n noun
• a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
Example sentence • I found an old cassette in the attic.
9 3 noun n noun
• finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
Example sentence • I need to buy a pack of cigarettes.
6 2 noun n noun
• the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
adjective satellite
• of a declining industry or technology
Example sentence • The sunset painted the sky with brilliant shades of orange and pink.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
verb
• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
8 3 noun n noun
• a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
Example sentence • The English alphabet consists of 26 letters.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the time at which something is supposed to begin
verb
• compensate for or counterbalance
Example sentence • The painter used an offset to transfer the image onto the canvas.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• device for resetting instruments or controls
Example sentence • I need to reset my computer because it's frozen.
10 3 noun n noun
• an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)
verb
• project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
Example sentence • The artist painted the silhouette of a tree against the orange sunset.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the money risked on a gamble
verb
• maintain with or as if with a bet
Example sentence • I made a bet with my friend on who would win the game.
6 2 verb v verb
• dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
Example sentence • Don't forget to turn off the lights before you leave.
5 2 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
noun
• a period of calm weather
adverb
• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
verb
• become quiet or quieter
Example sentence • Please be quiet in the library.
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
verb
• put into a certain place or abstract location
Example sentence • She set the table for dinner.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an unhappy and worried mental state
adjective satellite
• afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
verb
• disturb the balance or stability of
Example sentence • He couldn't hide his upset over the situation.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
adjective satellite
• being precisely fitting and right
7 3 noun n noun
• a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
Example sentence • The dishes are stored in the kitchen cabinet .
12 4 noun n noun
• a young unmarried woman who lives alone
Example sentence • She celebrated her bachelorette party in Las Vegas.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• marked by dark or relatively dark pigmentation of hair or skin or eyes
noun
• a person with dark (brown) hair
Example sentence • She is a beautiful brunette .
8 2 noun n noun
• a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
Example sentence • He parked his shiny red corvette on the driveway.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a newspaper or official journal
Example sentence • I need to subscribe to the local gazette to stay updated on the news.
10 4 noun n noun
• a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
Example sentence • The marionette danced gracefully on stage.
8 2 noun n noun
• a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
Example sentence • I placed my bet on red in the roulette game.
11 3 noun n noun
• oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
Example sentence • I love drizzling vinaigrette over my salad.
4 1 noun n noun
• the state of owing something (especially money)
Example sentence • He is struggling to pay off his credit card debt .
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• remaining after all deductions
noun
• a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
adjective satellite
• conclusive in a process or progression
Example sentence • He caught a fish in his net .
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
adjective satellite
• preferred above all others and treated with partiality
verb
• stroke or caress gently
Example sentence • I have a pet dog named Max.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of the former Soviet Union or its people
noun
• an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
11 4 noun n noun
• a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods
Example sentence • I need to buy some groceries from the supermarket .
6 1 noun n noun
• something that is a source of danger
Example sentence • The man made a threat to harm his neighbors if they didn't quiet down.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
Example sentence • The vet examined my cat and prescribed medication for her ear infection.
2 1 verb
• To ingest; to be ingested.
8 3 noun n noun
• liquorice-flavored usually colorless sweet liqueur made from aniseed
Example sentence • She added a splash of anisette to her coffee for flavor.
8 2 noun n noun
• a pin for holding women's hair in place
Example sentence • She clipped her hair back with a pretty barrette .
9 2 noun n Example sentence • I ordered a delicious brochette of grilled vegetables at the restaurant.
9 2 noun n noun
• marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
Example sentence • I have planted courgettes in my garden this year.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity
Example sentence • The dentist used a curette to remove plaque from my teeth.
7 2 noun n noun
• a small area off of a kitchen that is used for dining
Example sentence • We sat together in the cozy dinette for breakfast.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
Example sentence • I found an old diskette in the back of my closet.
9 2 noun n noun
• a thin silk dress material
Example sentence • She wore a flowing georgette blouse to the party.
11 3 noun n Example sentence • The hotel room had a small kitchenette where guests could prepare simple meals.
11 3 noun n noun
• a self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers
Example sentence • I need to go to the launderette to wash my clothes.
7 2 noun n noun
• kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby
Example sentence • She bought a beautiful layette for the baby shower.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• fabric made to look like leather
Example sentence • I bought a leatherette purse to match my outfit.
9 2 noun n noun
• eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
Example sentence • She used her lorgnette to get a better view of the stage.
9 3 noun n noun
• a female baton twirler who accompanies a marching band
Example sentence • She joined the school's majorette squad and practiced twirling the baton.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Mediterranean woody annual widely cultivated for its dense terminal spikelike clusters greenish or yellowish white flowers having an intense spicy fragrance
Example sentence • I sprinkled some mignonette on top of the oysters.
7 2 noun n noun
• a small bagpipe formerly popular in France
Example sentence • She played a beautiful musette on her flute.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • She wrote a romantic novelette that became a bestseller.
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