7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The revered leader addressed the crowd with her wisdom and grace.
7 1 verb v noun
• a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
verb
• express through a scornful smile
Example sentence • She sneered at the waitress for getting her order wrong.
7 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
adjective satellite
• (used especially of fur or wool) shaped or finished by cutting or trimming to a uniform length
Example sentence • The sheared wool blanket felt incredibly soft against her skin.
9 3 verb v noun
• someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
verb
• open up an area or prepare a way
Example sentence • Thomas Edison pioneered the development of the light bulb.
7 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
adjective satellite
• freed from any question of guilt
Example sentence • The cleared path led us safely through the thick forest.
7 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
Example sentence • The smeared makeup made her look like a clown.
5 1 noun n noun
• the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
verb
• go along the rim, like a beard around the chin
Example sentence • He grew a long beard as part of a bet.
6 1 verb v adjective
• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
adverb
• near in time or place or relationship
Example sentence • As we neared the finish line, I could feel my heart pounding.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged
Example sentence • The bike is geared for mountainous terrains.
5 1 adjective adj noun
• fate personified; any one of the three Weird Sisters
adjective satellite
• suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
Example sentence • His behavior is really weird .
13 5 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• Produced, or modified, by bioengineering
Example sentence • The bioengineered crops are resistant to drought.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
verb
• be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
Example sentence • He was a feared warrior in the ancient times.
6 1 verb v noun
• the back of a military formation or procession
adjective satellite
• located in or toward the back or rear
verb
• stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
Example sentence • She reared her children to be independent and self-reliant.
7 1 verb v noun
• an indication of potential opportunity
verb
• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Example sentence • She steered the car to the left to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
Example sentence • She ordered the seared salmon for dinner.
10 3 verb v verb
• come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
Example sentence • He interfered with my personal affairs without permission.
7 2 verb v verb
• be compatible or in accordance with
Example sentence • He adhered the poster to the wall using tape.
7 1 verb v noun
• a cry or shout of approval
Example sentence • The crowd cheered wildly as the team scored the winning goal.
6 1 verb v noun
• showing your contempt by derision
verb
• laugh at with contempt and derision
Example sentence • The crowd jeered at the opposing team's mistake.
6 1 verb v verb
• turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example sentence • The car veered off the road and crashed into a tree.
5 1 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination
adjective satellite
• worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down
Example sentence • The eared pitcher slipped from his grasp and shattered on the floor.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
9 2 verb v noun
• an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
verb
• discard or do away with
Example sentence • The employee was cashiered for stealing from the cash register.
11 3 verb v noun
• (military) a person who freely enlists for service
Example sentence • She volunteered at the local homeless shelter.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To stick together physically, by adhesion.
Example sentence • The team cohered well and achieved their goal.
6 1 verb v noun
• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Example sentence • She peered through the foggy window to see if the mail had arrived.
10 2 verb v Example sentence • He disappeared suddenly and then reappeared just as quickly.
12 3 verb v verb
• take arbitrarily or by force
Example sentence • The group commandeered a bus to escape from the war zone.
11 3 verb v verb
• get lost, as without warning or explanation
Example sentence • The magician disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
10 3 verb v verb
• be persistent, refuse to stop
Example sentence • She persevered through difficult times and achieved her goals.
6 1 adjective adj adjective
• having or arranged in tiers
Example sentence • The stadium has tiered seating to provide a clear view of the stage.
11 3 verb v
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11 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The multitiered cake was a masterpiece with its intricate designs on each layer.
6 1 verb v noun
• a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
verb
• look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
Example sentence • He leered at her suggestively from across the room.
9 2 noun n noun
• (fairytale) a monstrous villain who marries seven women; he kills the first six for disobedience
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• a pronunciation of afraid
Example sentence • I was afeard of falling from the top of the mountain.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• a pronunciation of afraid
Example sentence • He was afeared of the dark.
13 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III
Example sentence • He stroked his long imperial beard thoughtfully.
12 2 noun n noun
• a short pointed beard (named after the artist Anthony Vandyke)
Example sentence • He grew a stylish vandyke beard that perfectly complemented his strong jawline.
10 3 verb v
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12 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The grand ballroom was chandeliered with exquisite crystal fixtures.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• not cleared; not rid of objects or obstructions
Example sentence • The uncleared land was overgrown with weeds and brush.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• spread or daub (a surface)
Example sentence • His face was besmeared with mud after rolling down the hill.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To fold the corner of a book's page.
adjective
• (of a page in a book) Bent or slightly ragged in appearance, especially due to having been read many times.
Example sentence • I found a dogeared book at the library.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• make attractive or lovable
Example sentence • She wore a necklace that endeared her to everyone she met.
9 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The glowing ball ensphered in golden light floated above the surface of the water.
7 1 noun
• contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words
verb
• to smirk contemptuously
9 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She insphered her most precious belongings in a glass display case.
10 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He missteered the boat, causing it to crash into the dock.
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