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• guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess
Example sentence • We played a game of charades at the party.
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• a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range
Example sentence • The cascades of water sparkled in the sunlight.
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• (plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
Example sentence • She wore a pair of stylish shades to protect her eyes from the sun.
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• army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions
verb
• form or unite into a brigade
Example sentence • The fire brigades responded quickly to the emergency.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • Over the decades , technology has advanced immensely.
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• fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
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• surround with a stockade in order to fortify
Example sentence • During the war, prisoners were held captive in stockades .
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• the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
Example sentence • He worked in the building trades for many years.
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• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
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• rate higher; raise in value or esteem
Example sentence • The new computer comes with several upgrades .
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• fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
verb
• surround with a wall in order to fortify
Example sentence • The palisades along the river provided natural defense for the ancient city.
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• a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
verb
• sing and play for somebody
Example sentence • The musician performed romantic serenades at the wedding.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He abrades the metal surface to remove rust.
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• build up to a level by depositing sediment
Example sentence • The river aggrades its bed over time as sediment settles at the bottom.
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• a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
Example sentence • The arcades were filled with the sound of laughter and music.
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• especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
Example sentence • The helicopter blades spun rapidly overhead.
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• a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
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• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example sentence • The government imposed blockades to prevent the protesters from reaching the city center.
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• thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
verb
• weave a design into (textiles)
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress made of gold brocades .
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• reduce the level of land, as by erosion
Example sentence • Continuous exposure to sunlight degrades the quality of the fabric.
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• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Example sentence • He evades answering questions about his past.
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• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
verb
• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
Example sentence • The sunset fades away, leaving a beautiful orange glow.
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• a body of students who are taught together
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• assign a rank or rating to
Example sentence • Her good grades in high school helped her secure a scholarship.
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• a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
Example sentence • The police discovered a stockpile of grenades in the suspect's residence.
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• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
Example sentence • The military invades the enemy's territory.
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• A decree issued by a Muslim ruler.
Example sentence • His irades were often stern and decisive.
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• a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
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• of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green
verb
• lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
Example sentence • Her collection of jades is extensive and valuable.
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• remove with or as if with a ladle
Example sentence • She lades the groceries into the car.
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Example sentence • The theory of monades was developed by Leibniz in the 17th century.
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• any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit
Example sentence • Some people have a sensitivity to nightshades and may experience digestive issues.
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Example sentence • He consistently outtrades his competitors in the stock market.
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• a ceremonial procession including people marching
8 2 noun n Example sentence • I saw a group of dancers performing passades on stage.
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• spread or diffuse through
Example sentence • The scent of flowers pervades the garden.
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• hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment
Example sentence • I bought several different pomades to style my hair.
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Example sentence • The colors of the sunset prefades as darkness takes over.
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• To grade again, give a new grade or grading to.
Example sentence • The professor regrades the exams to ensure fairness.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • After being defeated, the enemy reinvades the border.
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• French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism' (1740-1814)
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• a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
Example sentence • He always carries a deck of cards with him, and his favorite suit is spades .
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• a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
Example sentence • I always forget to bring my sunshades to the beach.
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• a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
Example sentence • He has a collection of switchblades .
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• a speech of violent denunciation
Example sentence • His tirades against the government were filled with anger and frustration.
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• remove the load from (a container or vehicle)
Example sentence • The crew unlades the cargo from the ship.
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• English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
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• walk (through relatively shallow water)
Example sentence • She wades through the shallow water to reach the other side of the river.
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• wind in the upper atmosphere blowing above but in the opposite direction from the trade winds
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• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example sentence • She received numerous accolades for her performance in the movie.
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• surveying instrument consisting of the upper movable part of a theodolite including the telescope and its attachments
Example sentence • The surveyors used alidades to measure the angles of the land.
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• An entertainment consisting of swimmers and divers performing to music
Example sentence • The aquacades at the water park were a thrilling attraction.
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