7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
verb
• make a promise or commitment
Example sentence • She made a promise to never give up on her dreams.
4 1 verb v noun
• a growth in strength or number or importance
Example sentence • The sun rises in the east.
7 3 verb v verb
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example sentence • I need some time to analyze the data before I can draw any conclusions.
9 3 verb v verb
• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Example sentence • She criticized his behavior at the party.
8 2 adverb adv adverb
• in like or similar manner
Example sentence • I really enjoyed the movie, and my friends did likewise .
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• engage in a rehearsal (of)
Example sentence • Regular practise can improve your skills.
4 1 adjective adj adjective
• having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
noun
• a way of doing or being
adjective satellite
• marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
Example sentence • He is a wise and knowledgeable teacher.
9 3 verb v verb
• attract strongly, as if with a magnet
Example sentence • The magician's performance was so captivating that it mesmerised the entire audience.
9 3 verb v verb
• change from governmental to private control or ownership
Example sentence • The government plans to privatise the national airline.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • The cartoonist satirised the politician's extravagant lifestyle.
9 3 verb v verb
• grant authorization or clearance for
Example sentence • The manager authorized the purchase of new office equipment.
9 3 verb v verb
• coerce by violence or with threats
Example sentence • The group of thugs terrorize the neighborhood every night.
8 3 verb v verb
• bring order and organization to
Example sentence • She needs to organise her schedule for the week.
10 3 verb v verb
• heat food in order to kill harmful microorganisms
Example sentence • Milk is pasteurised to kill harmful bacteria.
8 3 verb v verb
• cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
Example sentence • The controversial debate about climate change polarised the scientific community.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • He closed his eyes and fell asleep.
9 3 verb v verb
• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Example sentence • I couldn't recognize her because she was wearing a disguise.
9 3 verb v verb
• burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
Example sentence • The doctor will cauterize the wound to stop the bleeding.
9 3 verb v verb
• give or delegate power or authority to
Example sentence • The manager will authorise the purchase of new equipment.
8 3 verb v verb
• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
Example sentence • Throughout history, many cultures have tried to civilise others through colonization.
8 3 verb v verb
• make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
Example sentence • I need to finalise my travel plans before booking the tickets.
7 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• place on a list of items
Example sentence • Please itemise your expenses on this form.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Example sentence • She used a screwdriver to prise open the rusty lock.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • He used a hammer to pulverise the rocks into small pieces.
10 3 verb v verb
• strike with disgust or revulsion
Example sentence • Her provocative dress scandalised the conservative crowd at the event.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She cast a sidewise glance at the suspicious man standing nearby.
9 3 verb v verb
• secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces
Example sentence • The government decided to subsidise the construction of new affordable housing.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • Please summarise the main findings of the report.
9 3 verb v verb
• coerce by violence or with threats
Example sentence • He terrorised the town with his violent behavior.
6 2 verb v verb
• come into existence; take on form or shape
Example sentence • The crowd began to uprise in protest against the government's decision.
8 3 verb v verb
• cause to change into a vapor
Example sentence • The heat caused the water to vaporise into steam.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
Example sentence • He used a vise to hold the metal while he hammered it.
8 3 verb v verb
• sing (each note a scale or in a melody) with the same vowel
Example sentence • She vocalised her opinion during the meeting.
11 4 verb v verb
• To furnish with accessories.
Example sentence • She loves to accessorise her outfits with statement jewelry.
4 1 noun n
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Example sentence • She was responsible for the mise en place before the restaurant opened.
13 5 verb v Example sentence • I am trying to conceptualize a new design for our website.
11 4 verb v verb
• make familiar or conversant with
Example sentence • I need to familiarize myself with the new software.
10 4 verb v verb
• supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders
Example sentence • It is important to capitalise the first letter of a sentence.
10 4 verb v verb
• place into or assign to a category
Example sentence • She helped categorise the books in the library.
12 4 adverb adv adverb
• in a contrary disobedient manner
Example sentence • The solution to the problem was not to add more, but contrariwise , to remove some.
11 4 verb v Example sentence • The car accident hospitalised three people.
11 4 verb v verb
• be or provide a memorial to a person or an event
Example sentence • The artist wanted to immortalise her beloved pet in a painting.
11 4 verb v verb
• make personal or more personal
Example sentence • I like to personalise my stationery by adding my initials to it.
11 4 verb v verb
• structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
Example sentence • She tried to rationalise her fear of flying by reminding herself of the statistically low chances of an accident occurring.
10 4 verb v verb
• give new life or vigor to
Example sentence • The company implemented a new marketing strategy to revitalise its brand.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• generally approved or compelling recognition
Example sentence • He was a recognized expert in the field of medicine.
8 3 verb v verb
• speak or write in aphorisms
Example sentence • She aphorized her thoughts in a concise and memorable way.
9 3 verb v verb
• fill with sublime emotion
Example sentence • He beatifies his paintings with vibrant colors.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The chef garnished the dish with two small frogeyes made of olives.
10 3 verb v verb
• To renovate or improve something, especially housing or district, to make it more appealing to the middle classes (often with the negative association of pricing out existing residents)
Example sentence • The new development gentrifies the entire neighborhood.
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