3 1 noun
• a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific with capital Olympia
Example sentence • She was excited to see her friends at the party.
3 1 verb v noun
• (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
2 1 noun
• a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa
adverb
• to the same degree (often followed by `as')
Example sentence • He worked as a teacher for 10 years.
3 1 noun n noun
• the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
verb
• attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
Example sentence • I filled up my car with gas at the gas station.
4 2 adverb adv Example sentence • She won't be able to come to the party, alas .
6 2 noun n noun
• a heavy, closely woven fabric
Example sentence • She painted a beautiful landscape on the canvas .
5 2 noun n noun
• a one-way peephole in a door
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
Example sentence • I bought some bananas from the grocery store.
7 3 noun n 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 need to buy new cameras for our photography club.
7 3 noun n noun
• a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
Example sentence • I like to wear my cozy pajamas when I go to bed.
5 2 noun n noun
• a collection of maps in book form
Example sentence • I used an atlas to find the capital city of France.
6 2 noun n noun
• Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)
Example sentence • The callas in the garden bloomed beautifully.
5 2 noun
• French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a light patterned cotton cloth
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful madras dress to the party.
3 1 adverb adv noun
• (ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
Example sentence • Je ne parle pas français.
3 1 noun n noun
• the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function
3 1 noun n noun
• a tube in which a body fluid circulates
Example sentence • The vas transports sperm from the testicles to the urethra.
5 2 noun n noun
• a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
Example sentence • She claimed to have the ability to see people's auras .
6 2 noun n noun
• green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts
Example sentence • The production and sale of charas is illegal in many countries.
5 2 noun n noun
• the type genus of the Hylidae; tree toads
5 2 noun n noun
• the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus
Example sentence • We ordered a variety of tapas to share at the restaurant.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite
Example sentence • She packed her clothes neatly into her travel tas .
8 3 noun n noun
• an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
Example sentence • The TV had two antennas for better reception.
7 3 noun n noun
• a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
Example sentence • I like to wear comfortable pyjamas to bed.
4 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the Anatidae: freshwater ducks
Example sentence • The painting depicted a beautiful anas .
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a pale rose-colored variety of the ruby spinel
7 2 noun n noun
• a Nicaraguan counterrevolutionary guerrilla force from 1979 to 1990; it opposed a left-wing government, with support from the United States
Example sentence • The contras fought against the Sandinista government in Nicaragua.
7 2 noun n noun
• a piece of music composed for the Hungarian Csárdás dance.
Example sentence • She performed a lively czardas at the dance competition.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• French impressionist painter (1834-1917)
Example sentence • Please remember to degas the soda before opening it.
3 1 noun
• a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy
6 2 noun n Example sentence • There was a fracas outside the bar last night.
6 2 noun n noun
• the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
Example sentence • The pampas are vast grassy plains in South America.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds
verb
• attack with teargas; subject to teargas fumes
Example sentence • The police used teargas to disperse the crowd.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
Example sentence • I bought a set of bolas for playing a game in the backyard.
6 2 noun n noun
• a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
Example sentence • Religious dogmas often dictate believers' behavior and beliefs.
4 2 noun n noun
• the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet
Example sentence • We need to get the etas for the new train schedule.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• unknown god; an epithet of Prajapati and Brahma
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful kas on her wedding day.
4 1 noun n
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Example sentence • I bought a bottle of kvas from the grocery store.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There was a group of lamas grazing in the field.
5 2 noun n
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6 2 noun n noun
• A level area which habitually fills with water that evaporates entirely.
Example sentence • The playas in California are known for their stunning views.
5 2 noun n noun
• type genus of the family Rajidae
Example sentence • The rajas of ancient India were powerful rulers.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The shammas lit the candles in the synagogue.
4 2 noun n noun
• (usually countable) A tree, Antiaris toxicaria, of the mulberry family, common in the forests of Java and the neighboring islands, with poisonous secretions.
Example sentence • The upas tree is native to Southeast Asia.
6 2
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8 3 noun n noun
• a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort
Example sentence • I packed my bermudas for the tropical vacation.
8 3 noun n noun
• formality in bearing and appearance
Example sentence • The actor's performance had a certain gravitas that captivated the audience.
11 4 noun n noun
• type genus of the family Pseudomonodaceae
9 3 noun n noun
• yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America
Example sentence • The bark of the sassafras tree is often used in traditional medicine.
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