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.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
Example sentence • The party was a surprise for her birthday.
9 3 adverb adv adverb
• in other respects or ways
adjective satellite
• other than as supposed or expected
Example sentence • I need to finish this report; otherwise , I will miss the deadline.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • I advise you to study for the exam.
5 2 verb v verb
• come into existence; take on form or shape
Example sentence • Difficulties may arise during the project.
7 2 verb v verb
• look down on with disdain
Example sentence • I despise people who lie.
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.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• sharply exact or accurate or delimited
adjective satellite
• (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct
Example sentence • He gave a precise explanation of how to solve the math problem.
7 2 noun n adjective satellite
• of an industry or technology; new and developing
Example sentence • I woke up early to watch the beautiful sunrise over the mountains.
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 4 verb v verb
• defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Example sentence • I would like to apologise for my behavior yesterday.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a middle way between two extremes
verb
• make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
Example sentence • They reached a compromise on the issue.
10 3 noun n noun
• a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Example sentence • She started her own enterprise in the field of fashion design.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
Example sentence • Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.
9 3 noun n noun
• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
Example sentence • He has a deep expertise in the field of astrophysics.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• items for sale to the individual consumer
Example sentence • The store sells a wide range of merchandise , including clothing, accessories, and home goods.
8 3 noun n noun
• (Christianity) the abode of righteous souls after death
Example sentence • Hawaii is often considered a tropical paradise .
7 3 verb v verb
• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Example sentence • I didn't realise you were so talented.
9 3 verb v verb
• show approval or appreciation of
Example sentence • I didn't recognise her without her glasses.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • The priest will baptise the baby during the Sunday service.
9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
adverb
• in the direction that the hands of a clock move
Example sentence • Please turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• expressing much in few words
Example sentence • Please be concise when presenting your ideas.
6 2 noun n noun
• the time when something ends
verb
• transfer by a lease or by a will
Example sentence • The demise of the company was caused by poor management.
6 2 verb v noun
• a will disposing of real property
verb
• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Example sentence • She devised a plan to escape from the prison.
9 2 noun n noun
• an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
Example sentence • The fast-food franchise is opening a new location in our town.
9 2 adverb adv adverb
• if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)
Example sentence • He may be stubborn, but leastwise he's a hard worker.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
verb
• set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
Example sentence • The main premise of the movie is the existence of aliens.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• repeat an earlier theme of a composition
Example sentence • The two pianists performed a reprise of their famous duet.
6 2 verb v noun
• the act of rewriting something
Example sentence • I need to revise my essay before submitting it.
7 2 verb v noun
• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
verb
• infer from incomplete evidence
Example sentence • I surmise that she is a good candidate for the job.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
Example sentence • It would be unwise to ignore the advice of experienced professionals.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • We will advertise our new product on television.
9 3 verb v verb
• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Example sentence • She criticised his choice of outfit for the party.
8 3 verb v verb
• expel through adjuration or prayers
Example sentence • The priest performed a ritual to exorcise the evil spirit from the haunted house.
9 3 verb v verb
• perform without preparation
Example sentence • She had to improvise a costume for the party.
8 3 verb v verb
• commit to memory; learn by heart
Example sentence • She tried to memorise all the names of her classmates.
8 3 verb v verb
• bring order and organization to
Example sentence • She needs to organise her schedule for the week.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • I need someone to supervise the construction project.
5 2 noun n noun
• native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
Example sentence • I love the smell of anise in my tea.
7 2 verb v verb
• inform (somebody) of something
Example sentence • Please apprise me of any changes in the schedule.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The teacher chastised the student for not completing their homework.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a woman's sleeveless undergarment
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful lace chemise under her wedding dress.
9 2 adjective adj adverb
• by way of, or along the coast
adjective satellite
• along or following a coast
Example sentence • The coastwise trade between the two countries has been increasing steadily.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The team is comprised of 10 members.
9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
adverb
• not in the intended manner
adjective satellite
• in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
Example sentence • He positioned the board crosswise on the table.
8 2 adverb adv adverb
• with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge
Example sentence • I tried to interject during their conversation, but I couldn't get a word in edgewise .
6 2 verb v noun
• a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate)
verb
• remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
Example sentence • The surgeon had to carefully excise the tumor from the patient's lung.
6 2 verb v verb
• make an incision into by carving or cutting
Example sentence • The surgeon will incise the patient's abdomen to perform the operation.
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