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.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
7 2 noun n noun
• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Example sentence • She worked hard and achieved great success in her career.
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.
7 2 verb v noun
• partial or complete nakedness
Example sentence • She undressed quickly and jumped into the shower.
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.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • She asked me if I could help her, and I said yes .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of demanding notice or attention
verb
• exert pressure or force to or upon
Example sentence • He used a press to print the newspaper.
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.
6 2 verb v verb
• haunt like a ghost; pursue
Example sentence • The new album has been released and fans are already obsessing over it.
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.
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.
7 2 verb v verb
• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example sentence • The government should not oppress its citizens.
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.
4 1 noun n noun
• a state of confusion and disorderliness
Example sentence • Don't make a mess in the kitchen.
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.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances
Example sentence • He had well-defined abs from years of intense workouts.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• subtly skillful handling of a situation
Example sentence • He handled the delicate situation with finesse .
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.
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.
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.
7 2 verb v verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • The rainy weather tends to depress my mood.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
verb
• make reparations or amends for
Example sentence • The company offered financial redress to customers affected by the data breach.
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 conjunction
• Except on a specified condition; if not.
Example sentence • I won't go to the party unless my friends come with me.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a state of abeyance or suspended business
Example sentence • The children played on the swings during recess .
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 .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
verb
• expect, believe, or suppose
Example sentence • I have a guess about who ate the last slice of pizza.
2 1 noun n noun
• North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
Example sentence • He invited all of us to his birthday party.
2 1 noun
• a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
Example sentence • Mi hermana es muy inteligente.
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.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield
Example sentence • I need you to fess up and tell me the truth.
4 1 noun n noun
• a strip of land projecting into a body of water
7 2 noun n noun
• symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
Example sentence • He developed an abscess under his tooth and had to get it treated.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • She tends to overdress for casual events.
8 3 verb v verb
• revise or renew one's assessment
Example sentence • After getting feedback, I decided to reassess my approach to the project.
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 v verb
• have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
Example sentence • I have always wanted to possess a beautiful painting like that.
4 1 noun n noun
• A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.
verb
• To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.
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.
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 v verb
• take the initiative and go on the offensive
Example sentence • The dog began to aggress towards the stranger.
8 3 verb v verb
• mix together different elements
Example sentence • The two companies have decided to coalesce and form a new partnership.
10 3 verb v verb
• get over an illness or shock
Example sentence • She needs plenty of rest to convalesce after her surgery.
5 1 noun n noun
• any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste
Example sentence • I sprinkled some cress on top of my salad.
10 2 verb v verb
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentence • He transgressed the law by stealing.
10 3 verb v verb
• deprive of the possession of real estate
Example sentence • The landlord attempted to dispossess the tenant for non-payment of rent.
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