9 3 noun n noun
• a woman slave in a harem
Example sentence • The painter portrayed a beautiful odalisque in his artwork.
7 3 noun n noun
• a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians built towering obelisks as symbols of their power and religious beliefs.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
verb
• expose to a chance of loss or damage
Example sentence • Investing in stocks comes with a certain amount of risk .
8 3 noun n noun
• a star-shaped character * used in printing
Example sentence • She added an asterisk next to the suspicious entries in the spreadsheet.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
verb
• draw a harrow over (land)
Example sentence • I need to insert the disk into the DVD player to watch the movie.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
noun
• a creation of the highest excellence
adjective satellite
• of a well-known type; remarkably typical
Example sentence • The Great Gatsby is considered a literary classic .
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
adjective satellite
• inconceivably extended in space or time
Example sentence • The cosmic radiation from the sun can have harmful effects on the human body.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
Example sentence • Exposure to toxic chemicals can have detrimental effects on human health.
5 1 adjective adj Example sentence • She took a brisk walk in the morning to wake herself up.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
Example sentence • The police conducted a frisk of the suspect before placing him in the patrol car.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream
Example sentence • She used a whisk to beat the eggs.
4 1 noun n noun
• sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
Example sentence • He placed the disc into the DVD player.
6 3 noun n adjective
• of or relating to Moses or the laws and writings attributed to him
noun
• art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
Example sentence • The museum had a beautiful mosaic on display.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• an unsophisticated country person
adjective satellite
• characteristic of rural life
Example sentence • The cabin had a rustic feel with its wooden beams and stone fireplace.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• pertaining to Stoicism or its followers
noun
• someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions
adjective satellite
• seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
Example sentence • The teacher remained stoic despite the chaos in the classroom.
8 3 noun n noun
• (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance
Example sentence • According to legend, the basilisk is a mythical creature resembling a serpent or dragon.
8 3 noun n noun
• any shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix having small scalelike or needle-shaped leaves and feathery racemes of small white or pinkish flowers; of mostly coastal areas with saline soil
Example sentence • The tamarisk tree is native to salt marshes and desert regions.
7 2 adjective adj noun
• any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
adjective satellite
• harsh or corrosive in tone
Example sentence • He made caustic remarks about her appearance.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin
Example sentence • The lentisk tree produces resin.
8 3 noun n noun
• dried cod soaked in a lye solution before boiling to give it a gelatinous consistency
Example sentence • The smell of lutefisk lingered in the air.
7 2 noun n noun
• dried cod soaked in a lye solution before boiling to give it a gelatinous consistency
Example sentence • My grandmother serves lutfisk every Christmas.
4 1 verb v
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9 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • I found my old laserdisk collection in the attic.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The movie I watched last night was fantastic .
5 2 noun n noun
• any art that invokes supernatural powers
adjective satellite
• possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
Example sentence • She believed in the power of magic and cast a spell to find her true love.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Example sentence • I love to listen to music while I work.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
verb
• cut slightly, with a razor
Example sentence • He received a small nick on his finger while chopping vegetables.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the person or thing chosen or selected
verb
• select carefully from a group
Example sentence • She found a beautiful seashell among the picks on the beach.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
noun
• people in general considered as a whole
adjective satellite
• affecting the people or community as a whole
Example sentence • The public showed overwhelming support for the new legislation.
5 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
adverb
• with little or no delay
adjective satellite
• accomplished rapidly and without delay
4 1 adjective adj adjective
• affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
adjective satellite
• feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
verb
• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Example sentence • I am feeling sick and just want to stay in bed.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an implement consisting of a length of wood
verb
• put, fix, force, or implant
Example sentence • She used a stick to build a small fire.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a cunning or deceitful action or device
Example sentence • He performed a magic trick at the party.
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a thick cream soup made from shellfish
Example sentence • I ordered a bowl of lobster bisque for appetizer.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction
Example sentence • The novel had a picaresque plot that followed the adventures of a clever and mischievous protagonist.
9 4 noun n noun
• a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set
Example sentence • I rented a videodisk from the local rental store.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by or caused by allergy
adjective satellite
• having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
Example sentence • I am allergic to peanuts.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of Arabs
noun
• the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
6 2 adjective adj noun
• a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
Example sentence • The arctic temperatures caused the river to freeze over.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or characteristic of art or artists
adjective satellite
• satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
Example sentence • She is a very artistic person who enjoys painting and sculpting.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
Example sentence • She is an athletic girl who enjoys playing various sports.
6 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or comprising atoms
Example sentence • The atomic bomb caused widespread destruction.
5 2 noun n adjective
• of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times
noun
• floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
Example sentence • I found an old chest in the attic .
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
Example sentence • She wore an authentic Victorian gown to the ball.
5 2 adjective adj adjective
• pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
noun
• (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
adjective satellite
• reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
Example sentence • She has a basic knowledge of French.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
verb
• To stop working (of an electronic device)
Example sentence • She built a wall with bricks.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
noun
• a member of a Catholic church
adjective satellite
• free from provincial prejudices or attachments
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• young bird especially of domestic fowl
Example sentence • The chick hatched from its egg and started chirping.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a short light metallic sound
verb
• move or strike with a noise
Example sentence • I heard a loud click when I turned on the light switch.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists
Example sentence • I have an appointment at the dental clinic tomorrow.
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