7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Example sentence • I need to address this issue with my boss.
6 2 verb v noun
• a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
verb
• touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Example sentence • He gently caressed her cheek with his fingertips.
7 2 verb v verb
• confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
Example sentence • I confess that I have been lying to you.
8 2 noun n noun
• psychological suffering
verb
• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Example sentence • She was in extreme distress after receiving the news of her father's death.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
7 2 verb v noun
• partial or complete nakedness
Example sentence • She undressed quickly and jumped into the shower.
7 2 verb v verb
• practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
Example sentence • They profess their faith in a higher power.
7 2 verb v verb
• put down by force or intimidation
Example sentence • She tried to repress her anger and remain calm.
8 2 verb v verb
• bring under control by force or authority
Example sentence • The police had to suppress the riot before it got out of control.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• failing in what duty requires
Example sentence • He was remiss in his duty to report the incident.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • She asked me if I could help her, and I said yes .
5 1 verb v Example sentence • May God bless you on your birthday.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
adjective satellite
• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • I bought a new dress for the party.
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
adverb
• used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something
adjective satellite
• (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Example sentence • He had less time to complete the task.
4 1 noun n noun
• a state of confusion and disorderliness
Example sentence • Don't make a mess in the kitchen.
8 2 noun n noun
• a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
Example sentence • The princess wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
verb
• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Example sentence • Baking a cake requires a step-by-step process .
7 2 noun n noun
• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Example sentence • She worked hard and achieved great success in her career.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formation of people or things one beside another
verb
• be in line with; form a line along
Example sentence • The artist used bold lines to create a striking composition.
6 2 conjunction
• Except on a specified condition; if not.
Example sentence • I won't go to the party unless my friends come with me.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
verb
• touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
Example sentence • He leaned in to kiss her goodbye.
6 2 noun n noun
• place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
Example sentence • John works in a busy office downtown.
8 2 verb v verb
• attempt to anticipate or predict
Example sentence • I always try to outguess my opponent in chess.
5 1 noun n noun
• weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
Example sentence • I love playing chess with my brother.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • There was an excess of food left over after the party.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She tried hard to impress her boss by working late every day.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
verb
• to stress, single out as important
Example sentence • She is under a lot of stress at work.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer
Example sentence • I need to gain access to the building.
8 2 noun n noun
• absence of light or illumination
Example sentence • The room was enveloped in darkness .
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• not causing or capable of causing harm
Example sentence • She is a harmless old lady who wouldn't hurt a fly.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
adjective satellite
• devoid of courage or enthusiasm
Example sentence • She was heartless and showed no remorse for her actions.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
Example sentence • She thanked the stranger for their kindness in helping her cross the road.
7 2 noun n noun
• obsolete terms for legal insanity
Example sentence • His irrational behavior was a clear sign of madness .
7 2 verb v verb
• have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
Example sentence • I have always wanted to possess a beautiful painting like that.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• gradual improvement or growth or development
verb
• develop in a positive way
Example sentence • He progressed quickly in his studies.
7 2 noun n noun
• emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
Example sentence • She couldn't hide her sadness when she received the bad news.
8 2 noun n noun
• impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
Example sentence • The flu caused a lot of sickness in the office.
9 2 noun n noun
• the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
Example sentence • The cake had just the right amount of sweetness .
7 2 noun n noun
• a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
Example sentence • The empress ruled over her empire with wisdom and grace.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being high or lofty
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The hostess greeted the guests at the door.
9 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She made a shameless attempt to cheat during the exam.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • His weakness for sweets always led him to raid the pantry late at night.
7 3 noun n noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Example sentence • She filed a lawsuit seeking damages for personal injury.
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• having no meaning or direction or purpose
adjective satellite
• producing no result or effect
Example sentence • He felt a deep sense of emptiness owning all those meaningless possessions.
12 4 adverb adv adverb
• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example sentence • She was tired; nevertheless , she managed to finish the project.
6 2 verb v verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • I need to assess the situation before making a decision.
8 2 verb v noun
• a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
verb
• make more compact by or as if by pressing
Example sentence • She used a compressor to compress the air in the tires.
7 2 verb v verb
• lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
Example sentence • I don't want to digress from our main topic, but I have a quick question.
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