5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• malicious burning to destroy property
Example sentence • He was accused of arson after setting fire to his neighbor's house.
6 2 noun n noun
• United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
Example sentence • The carson family went on a road trip.
7 2 noun n noun
• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Example sentence • She inherited a large fortune from her grandfather.
7 2 noun n noun
• something determined in relation to something that includes it
Example sentence • He only ate a small portion of the cake.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
10 3 noun n noun
• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Example sentence • He couldn't help but feel responsible for his sister's misfortune .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants)
noun
• imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
6 2 noun n noun
• (sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
10 3 noun n Example sentence • The artist used distortion to create an abstract painting.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • She was accused of extortion after demanding money from her former employer.
10 3 noun n noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The proportion of students who passed the exam was quite high.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Example sentence • I ask for your pardon for arriving late to the meeting.
7 2 noun n noun
• a tortuous and twisted shape or position
Example sentence • The bridge collapsed due to the torsion caused by the strong winds.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • I learned an important lesson about trust.
6 2 noun n noun
• a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential
Example sentence • He is a kind and caring person .
9 3 verb v verb
• distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
Example sentence • The teacher will apportion the essays evenly among the students.
10 3 noun n noun
• the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
Example sentence • She twisted her body into a contortion to fit through the narrow opening.
6 2 noun n noun
• a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
adjective satellite
• the usual or familiar type
Example sentence • I love spending time in my garden .
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
Example sentence • The purple martin is a type of swallow bird.
6 2 noun n noun
• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crimes.
6 2 noun n noun
• a rational motive for a belief or action
verb
• decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
Example sentence • There is no reason to be upset about minor setbacks.
6 2 noun n noun
• an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
Example sentence • Diamond is a form of carbon with a crystalline lattice structure.
7 2 noun n noun
• English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something done (usually as opposed to something said)
verb
• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Example sentence • He took immediate action and called for help.
6 2 noun n noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
7 2 noun n noun
• a room equipped for preparing meals
Example sentence • I am cooking in the kitchen .
8 3 noun n noun
• the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
verb
• treat medicinally, treat with medicine
Example sentence • I forgot to take my medicine this morning.
7 2 verb v noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She mentioned that she was going on vacation next month.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
Example sentence • The astronauts were on a dangerous mission to explore the uncharted territory of outer space.
5 2 noun n noun
• a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
Example sentence • The ocean is vast and deep.
8 2 noun n noun
• an instance of questioning
verb
• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
Example sentence • I have a question about the homework assignment.
7 2 noun n noun
• a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
Example sentence • I need to go to the train station to get my ticket.
5 2 noun n noun
• a craftsman who works with stone or brick
Example sentence • The mason carefully laid each brick to build the wall.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck
9 3 noun n noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Example sentence • Please pay attention to the instructions.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
verb
• negotiate the terms of an exchange
Example sentence • I found a great bargain on these shoes at the thrift store.
9 3 noun n noun
• a state at a particular time
verb
• establish a conditioned response
Example sentence • He was in critical condition after the car accident.
12 4 noun n noun
• the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Example sentence • We had a long and meaningful conversation about our future plans.
8 3 noun n noun
• the act of making up your mind about something
Example sentence • I have made a difficult decision .
11 4 noun n noun
• a message received and understood
Example sentence • I need more information before I can make a decision.
9 4 noun n noun
• the state of being in effect or being operative
Example sentence • The doctors performed a complex heart operation on the patient.
10 3 noun n noun
• approval to do something
Example sentence • I need permission to access this file.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the particular portion of space occupied by something
verb
• cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
Example sentence • He was offered a high-paying position at a prestigious company.
9 4 noun n noun
• the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
Example sentence • The current situation is very complicated.
10 4 noun n noun
• broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
Example sentence • I enjoy watching television in the evening.
8 3 noun n noun
• leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
verb
• spend or take a vacation
Example sentence • I am going on vacation next week.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion.
Example sentence • She is a strong advocate for the antiabortion movement.
6 2 noun n noun
• A person who transported goods, usually with a horse and cart.
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