8 3 noun n noun
• a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension
Example sentence • The gradient of the hill was too steep for the hikers to climb.
13 4 noun n noun
• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Example sentence • Her face turned red with embarrassment when she realized she had mispronounced the word.
10 4 noun n noun
• a component of a mixture or compound
Example sentence • Salt is a common ingredient in cooking.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • He had a prurient interest in his neighbor's personal life.
11 3 noun n noun
• snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Example sentence • We stopped at a café to get some refreshments.
11 5 adjective adj adjective
• not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
adjective satellite
• unwilling to submit to authority
Example sentence • He was punished for being disobedient to his teacher.
14 5 noun n noun
• the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
Example sentence • The prolonged drought resulted in the impoverishment of farmers in the region.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
Example sentence • Many men were forced into service through impressment .
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The new law will require stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
Example sentence • She filed a complaint against her coworker for sexual harassment .
9 2 noun n noun
• care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a new treatment for my illness.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
adjective satellite
• rich in significance or implication
Example sentence • She just found out she's pregnant .
7 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The café has a cozy and ambient atmosphere, perfect for relaxing with a good book.
9 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
Example sentence • The incipient stages of the project were marked by uncertainty and confusion.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The judge was lenient and gave the first-time offender a light sentence.
8 3 noun n noun
• any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
adjective satellite
• of or providing nourishment
Example sentence • Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of essential nutrients.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• compliant and obedient to authority
Example sentence • We do not want a subservient workforce; we want employees who can think independently.
11 4 noun n noun
• the totality of surrounding conditions
Example sentence • It's important to protect the environment for future generations.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of surpassing excellence
Example sentence • She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
12 3 noun n noun
• any entry into an area not previously occupied
Example sentence • The construction of the new shopping mall resulted in the encroachment on the green space.
10 3 noun n noun
• act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding
Example sentence • The school offers various enrichment programs for gifted students.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an event that departs from expectations
adjective satellite
• differing from a norm or standard
Example sentence • The new variant of the virus is spreading rapidly.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire
Example sentence • The Mayan civilization is known for its ancient ruins.
8 4 adjective adj adjective
• dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
Example sentence • He is an obedient student who always follows the rules.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
noun
• a person who requires medical care
Example sentence • The patient was admitted to the hospital for further tests.
9 4 noun
• a person who receives something
Example sentence • She was ecstatic when she learned she was the recipient of the scholarship.
13 4 noun n noun
• the act of forming or establishing something
Example sentence • The new restaurant is a popular establishment in town.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
adjective satellite
• markedly different from an accepted norm
Example sentence • The police arrested the deviant for multiple acts of vandalism.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• something used to beautify
verb
• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example sentence • She hung the ornament on the Christmas tree.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She was persistent in her efforts to find a solution.
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
Example sentence • The recruitment process involves attracting and selecting suitable candidates for job vacancies.
11 3 noun n noun
• complete attention; intense mental effort
Example sentence • Her engrossment in the book was evident from her inability to put it down.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
adjective satellite
• characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
Example sentence • The percipient of the crime was able to provide a detailed description of the suspect.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• (of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees
noun
• (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
adjective satellite
• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Example sentence • The most salient feature of the painting is its vibrant colors.
10 3 noun n noun
• a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
Example sentence • I have a strong attachment to my childhood home.
11 4 noun n noun
• act of reducing or depriving of arms
Example sentence • The treaty called for the disarmament of all nuclear weapons.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• displaying a lack of consistency
adjective satellite
• not capable of being made consistent or harmonious
Example sentence • Her performance at work has been inconsistent lately.
11 3 noun n noun
• a source of materials to nourish the body
Example sentence • Eating fruits and vegetables is important for daily nourishment .
13 4 noun n noun
• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Example sentence • The teacher used positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior in the classroom.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
adjective satellite
• of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
Example sentence • John is the assistant to the CEO of the company.
8 2 noun n noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basement is flooded after the heavy rain.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable
adjective satellite
• the same throughout in structure or composition
Example sentence • He is a consistent winner; he always performs well in competitions.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
noun
• a quantity that does not vary
Example sentence • The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant .
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
Example sentence • The distant sound of sirens could be heard in the night.
11 3 noun n noun
• a change for the better; progress in development
Example sentence • There has been a significant improvement in her test scores.
7 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
adjective satellite
• occurring with no delay
Example sentence • I made coffee using an instant .
11 3 noun n noun
• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
Example sentence • I need to find a replacement for my broken phone.
10 3 noun n noun
• a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
Example sentence • The tennis tournament will be held next week.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
adjective satellite
• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
Example sentence • John is a very efficient worker, always finishing his tasks ahead of schedule.
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• serving to promote your interest
noun
• a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
adjective satellite
• appropriate to a purpose; practical
Example sentence • Using a credit card can be an expedient way to pay for small purchases.
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