5 1 noun n noun
• an effortful attempt to attain a goal
Example sentence • She felt sharp pains in her stomach after eating the spicy food.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any object that is left unused or still extant
Example sentence • The remains of an ancient civilization were discovered in the jungle.
8 2 noun n noun
• hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
Example sentence • The curtains in the living room are a lovely shade of blue.
9 2 noun n noun
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • She enjoys hiking in the mountains during her summer vacations.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
Example sentence • The heavy rains caused flooding in the city.
5 1 noun n adjective
• (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
noun
• any very large body of (salt) water
Example sentence • The mains in this building provide electricity to all the rooms.
6 1 noun n adjective
• not elaborate or elaborated; simple
noun
• extensive tract of level open land
adverb
• unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
adjective satellite
• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
verb
• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Example sentence • The African savanna is characterized by rolling plains and scattered trees.
11 3 verb v verb
• foreordain by divine will or decree
Example sentence • The prophecy foreordains that he will become king.
11 3 verb v
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Example sentence • He always outbargains his competitors when buying goods for his store.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The company outgains its competitors in terms of revenue.
10 2 noun n noun
• texture produced by the fibers in wood
Example sentence • The carpenter carefully selected a piece of wood with unique woodgrains .
10 2 noun n noun
• inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
Example sentence • She developed chilblains on her fingers after playing in the cold for too long.
8 2 noun n noun
• the remains of a dead body after cremation
Example sentence • The cremains were scattered in the ocean, as per the deceased's final wishes.
12 4 noun n noun
• an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
Example sentence • He amazes the audience with his legerdemains .
12 4 verb v
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Example sentence • She always overexplains everything, making it hard to understand her points.
13 3 noun n noun
• a flighty and disorganized person
Example sentence • She is a scatterbrains who can never focus on one task for too long.
9 2 noun n noun
• a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
Example sentence • He suffers from debilitating migraines every week.
10 3 noun n noun
• pains felt by a woman after her baby is born; associated with contractions of the uterus
Example sentence • The intensity of afterpains varies from woman to woman.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • He abstains from eating meat for ethical reasons.
4 1 adverb, noun adv, n
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10 3 verb v verb
• be a part or attribute of
Example sentence • The responsibility appertains to each individual.
10 3 verb v verb
• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Example sentence • She ascertains the truth by conducting thorough research.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • She attains her goals through hard work and determination.
13 3 noun n noun
• the posterior division of the forebrain; connects the cerebral hemispheres with the mesencephalon
10 2 noun n noun
• a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought
Example sentence • Some people think pigeons are birdbrains .
6 1 noun n noun
• an inflammatory swelling or sore
Example sentence • He had blains on his hands from working with the chemicals.
11 2 noun n noun
• a discoloration caused by blood
Example sentence • The detective found bloodstains at the crime scene.
10 2 noun n noun
• a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
Example sentence • The boatswains supervised the loading and unloading of cargo on the ship.
6 1 noun n noun
• that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
Example sentence • She has a lot of brains and can solve complicated problems.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The bromelains in pineapple help to break down proteins.
5 1 noun n noun
• (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The calpains play an important role in various cellular processes.
8 2 noun n noun
• an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
verb
• be the captain of a sports team
Example sentence • The captains of the rival teams shook hands before the game.
12 3 noun n noun
• the treasurer of a municipal corporation
Example sentence • The chamberlains were responsible for managing the affairs of the royal household.
10 2 noun n
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9 2 noun n noun
• a clergyman ministering to some institution
Example sentence • The hospital has a team of chaplains to offer comfort to patients.
10 3 noun n noun
• A castle-keeper, castellan.
Example sentence • The chatelains of the castle were responsible for its upkeep and maintenance.
10 2 noun n noun
• the leader of a group of people
Example sentence • The chieftains led their warriors into battle.
7 2 verb v noun
• a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The cocaptains led their team to victory in the championship game.
10 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The cockswains rowed the boat swiftly and smoothly.
9 2 verb v verb
• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Example sentence • He complains about the weather every day.
10 2 verb v verb
• compel to behave in a certain way
Example sentence • She constrains herself from eating sweets to maintain a healthy diet.
8 2 verb v verb
• include or contain; have as a component
Example sentence • The box contains a variety of colorful toys.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The leather used in these cordwains is of the finest quality.
13 3 noun n noun
• A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see
verb
• To stain with a counterstain
Example sentence • The counterstains used in the experiment were made from different dyes.
9 2 noun n noun
• the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
Example sentence • The coxswains guided the rowers through the difficult stretch of the race.
11 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The crackbrains in the group were convinced they could build a rocket out of junkyard parts.
8 2 verb
• To remove a chemical stain from.
7 2 verb v verb
• deprive of freedom; take into confinement
Example sentence • The police officer detains the suspect for questioning.
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