5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
verb
• provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Example sentence • Fishermen use lures to attract fish.
5 1 pronoun
• That which belongs to you (singular); the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun.
7 2 noun n
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5 1 noun n noun
• a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
Example sentence • Some boors at the party were being rude to the guests.
7 1
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7 2 verb v noun
• the power to entice or attract through personal charm
verb
• dispose or incline or entice to
Example sentence • The beautiful scenery allures visitors to the national park.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • He procures all the equipment needed for the project.
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8 2 noun n noun
• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
verb
• determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Example sentence • The government has implemented strict measures to control the spread of the virus.
7 2 noun n adjective satellite
• effective in or looking toward the future
Example sentence • He's trading futures on the stock exchange.
9 3 noun n noun
• coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field
Example sentence • The electric motor uses armatures to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
8 2 noun n noun
• any of several more or less arboreal marsupials somewhat resembling martens
Example sentence • The dasyures feed on insects, small mammals, and other small vertebrates.
8 3 noun n noun
• a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
Example sentence • The restaurant caters to epicures who seek exquisite dining experiences.
11 3 noun n noun
• something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
Example sentence • The company had to pay hefty forfeitures for violating environmental regulations.
9 3 noun n noun
• (music) a group of notes connected by a slur
Example sentence • The dentist used ligatures to tie the braces to my teeth.
7 2 adjective
• characteristic of maturity
adjective satellite
• fully considered and perfected
verb
• develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
Example sentence • He slowly matures into a responsible adult.
8 2 noun n noun
• any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
Example sentence • The nervures of the leaf were clearly visible under the microscope.
8 2 verb v adjective satellite
• not clearly expressed or understood
verb
• make less visible or unclear
Example sentence • The thick fog obscures the view of the mountains.
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8 2 verb v
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8 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The purpures are mollusks that are often used to produce purple dyes.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • He resecures the lid on the jar before placing it in the fridge.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The serratures of the key were intricately designed.
10 3 noun n noun
• your name written in your own handwriting
Example sentence • I need your signatures on these documents.
9 3 noun n noun
• a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
Example sentence • Many politicians use government positions as sinecures for personal gain.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The sofa was upholstered in velures , giving it a luxurious feel.
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4 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She decided to purs her dreams of becoming an actress.
7 2 noun n noun
• The spirits or ghosts of the dead in the Roman mythology, considered as troublesome unless exorcised or appeased.
Example sentence • The lemures were said to be restless souls that haunted the living.
5 1 noun n noun
• a period of time assigned for work
Example sentence • I worked for several hours on my project.
4 1 pronoun
• That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book on the shelf is ours .
7 2 verb v verb
• formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Example sentence • He abjures his former alliance and joins a new political party.
7 2 verb v verb
• ask for or request earnestly
Example sentence • He adjures his friends to vote in the upcoming election.
10 3 noun n noun
• the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
Example sentence • The recipe called for various admixtures of spices and herbs.
10 3 noun n noun
• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
verb
• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Example sentence • I love reading about exciting adventures in books.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The affixtures in the bathroom were outdated and needed to be replaced.
11 4 noun n noun
• the cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey
Example sentence • The study of apicultures is important for understanding bee behavior.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He assures me that he will be there on time.
6 2 noun n adjective satellite
• of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
Example sentence • The clear azures of the Caribbean sea are breathtaking.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The captain suffered from calentures after being out at sea for weeks.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
verb
• succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
Example sentence • The photographer captures the beauty of nature in his photos.
11 4 noun n noun
• a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
verb
• represent in or produce a caricature of
Example sentence • The artist created several caricatures of famous politicians.
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