6 1 adjective adj adjective
• (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
noun
• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
adjective satellite
• lacking substance or significance
verb
• pay no attention to, disrespect
Example sentence • She gave a slight nod of approval.
4 1 verb v noun
• a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Example sentence • She cited several sources to support her argument.
4 1 verb v
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Example sentence • She dited her novel before sending it to the publisher.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
verb
• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Example sentence • The two fighters stepped into the ring and began the fight .
5 1 verb v noun
• an instance of visual perception
verb
• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
Example sentence • I sighted a rare bird in the forest.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• the present or immediately coming night
adverb
• during the night of the present day
Example sentence • I have plans for tonight .
5 1 adjective adj adjective
• being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
noun
• the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
adjective satellite
• free from moral blemish or impurity; unsullied
Example sentence • She wore a white dress to the party.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formation of aircraft in flight
Example sentence • I booked a flight to Paris for next week.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She always seems uptight and worried about every little thing.
6 1 noun n noun
• the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
Example sentence • The height of the mountain was breathtaking.
4 1 noun n
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6 1 noun n noun
• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Example sentence • The loud noise gave me a fright .
6 1 noun n noun
• originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
verb
• raise (someone) to knighthood
Example sentence • The knight rode on his horse towards the castle.
8 2 noun n noun
• the time of day immediately following sunset
adjective satellite
• lighted by or as if by twilight
Example sentence • The twilight cast an orange glow over the horizon.
5 2 verb v verb
• look forward to the probable occurrence of
Example sentence • I await your decision on the matter.
8 3 noun n noun
• an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
Example sentence • He used dynamite to blow up the boulder blocking the road.
8 3 verb v verb
• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
Example sentence • She hesitated for a moment before answering the question.
5 2 verb v verb
• act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
Example sentence • They united the two organizations to form a stronger company.
7 2 noun n noun
• clear or deep perception of a situation
Example sentence • Her insight into the issue was impressive.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• upright in position or posture
noun
• a vertical structural member as a post or stake
adjective satellite
• in a vertical position; not sloping
Example sentence • He stood upright and tall on the stage.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a state or condition being blighted
verb
• cause to suffer a blight
Example sentence • The potato blight devastated the entire crop.
6 1 noun n noun
• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Example sentence • The refugees fled their war-torn country, leaving behind a tragic plight .
5 1 noun n noun
• an isle and county of southern England in the English Channel
Example sentence • The wight approached silently in the night.
10 3 noun n noun
• a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
Example sentence • The magistrate sentenced the defendant to five years in prison.
11 3 noun n noun
• a weight used to hold down a stack of papers
Example sentence • She used the paperweight to hold down the papers on her desk.
4 1 noun n
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Example sentence • A leukocyte is a type of cyte that plays a role in the immune system.
6 1 noun n
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9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
verb
• secure a copyright on a written work
Example sentence • They copyrighted the design of the logo.
9 2 noun n noun
• providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
Example sentence • Her foresight in investing early in the stock market led to significant financial gains.
8 2 noun n noun
• a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
Example sentence • The gunfight erupted in the middle of the crowded street.
9 2 noun n noun
• understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
Example sentence • In hindsight , I should have invested in that company.
9 2 noun n noun
• a focus of public attention
Example sentence • After years of hard work, she finally got her moment in the limelight .
9 3 noun n noun
• an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
Example sentence • There was a lack of oversight in the company's financial department.
8 2 noun n noun
• a window in a roof to admit daylight
Example sentence • The hotel room has a skylight that allows natural sunlight to come in.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not allowing water to pass in or out
Example sentence • The boat is watertight and can withstand rough seas.
5 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• to a degree (not used with a negative)
Example sentence • She was quite surprised when she won the lottery.
4 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
Example sentence • The construction crew will site the new building near the park.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The king wanted to beknight him for his bravery in battle.
5 1 noun
• The distance from the base of something to the top.
9 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • His overtight jeans restricted his movement.
8 2 noun n noun
• A period of seven nights; a week.
adverb
• After a sennight has passed.
Example sentence • I will be away for a sennight .
8 3 verb v adjective satellite
• (of a leaf shape) long and narrow
verb
• make long or longer by pulling and stretching
Example sentence • The yoga instructor taught us how to elongate our spines during class.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • The female elephant will gestate her baby for nearly two years before giving birth.
7 2 verb v verb
• To install (someone) in office; to establish.
Example sentence • After the coup, the military instated a new government.
9 2 noun n noun
• the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
Example sentence • We gathered around the firelight to roast marshmallows.
10 3 noun n noun
• a flight by an aircraft over a particular area (especially over an area in foreign territory)
Example sentence • The aircraft requested permission for an overflight of the restricted area.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • I heard a loud catfight outside my window last night.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • He dight his sword and prepared for battle.
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