7 2 adjective adj adjective
• being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
noun
• a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)
adjective satellite
• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
verb
• make perfect or complete
Example sentence • She baked a perfect cake for the party.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• not perfect; defective or inadequate
noun
• a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
adjective satellite
• wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
Example sentence • She has an imperfect smile.
11 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• correct to the last detail; especially being in or following the exact words
Example sentence • She delivered a word-perfect speech at the conference.
6 2 verb v verb
• regard something as probable or likely
Example sentence • I expect it to rain tomorrow.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
Example sentence • I have a science project due next week.
7 2 verb v noun
• a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
adverb
• make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays
adjective satellite
• payable by the recipient on delivery
Example sentence • I collect stamps as a hobby.
6 2 verb v verb
• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Example sentence • The alarm system is designed to detect any movement in the room.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short
adjective satellite
• having no intervening persons, agents, conditions
Example sentence • The movie had a very direct plot with no unnecessary scenes.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
verb
• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
Example sentence • She picked up the object and examined it closely.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • The mirror reflects my image perfectly.
6 2 verb v noun
• the person or thing chosen or selected
verb
• select carefully from a group
Example sentence • She picked a flower from the garden.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
adjective satellite
• socially right or correct
Example sentence • Please mark the correct answer on your test.
6 2 verb v verb
• communicate a disease to
Example sentence • He was afraid that he might infect others with his cold.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • The police officer inspected the car for any signs of damage.
9 3 verb v verb
• to insert between other elements
Example sentence • He interjected during the meeting to ask a clarifying question.
11 2 noun n noun
• a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past
Example sentence • The past perfect is used to indicate an action completed before another past action or event.
14 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a perfective tense used to express action completed in the present
Example sentence • The present perfect is a verb tense used to talk about past actions that have a connection to the present.
7 2 verb v verb
• shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
Example sentence • We must protect our natural resources for future generations.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
verb
• regard highly; think much of
Example sentence • He showed great respect for his elders.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
adjective satellite
• possibly accepting or permitting
verb
• cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
Example sentence • Math is my favorite subject in school.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who is under suspicion
verb
• imagine to be the case or true or probable
Example sentence • The police have arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery.
6 2 noun n noun
• someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
verb
• to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
Example sentence • He was a drug addict for many years.
8 2 noun n noun
• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Example sentence • There is a conflict between the two parties.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
Example sentence • The convict was sentenced to ten years in prison.
8 2 noun n noun
• a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
verb
• regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
Example sentence • The school is located in a residential district .
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
Example sentence • She made a panicked call to the police when she heard a noise in her house.
7 2 verb v verb
• make a prediction about; tell in advance
Example sentence • I can predict that it will rain tomorrow.
6 1 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint
adjective satellite
• rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
Example sentence • My teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
7 2 noun n noun
• (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
Example sentence • The jury reached a guilty verdict in the murder trial.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
9 3 noun n noun
• someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
Example sentence • The architect designed a modern and innovative building.
6 2 noun n noun
• a distinct feature or element in a problem
Example sentence • The most important aspect of a successful business is customer satisfaction.
7 2 verb v verb
• connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
Example sentence • I need to connect my phone to the Wi-Fi.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an expression of lack of respect
verb
• show a lack of respect for
Example sentence • He showed a complete disrespect for authority.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example sentence • The medication had a positive effect on his health.
6 2 noun n noun
• small air-breathing arthropod
Example sentence • I saw a beautiful butterfly today, it's my favorite type of insect .
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example sentence • I will have to make a select from the available options.
9 3
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10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past
Example sentence • In Latin, the pluperfect tense indicates an action that occurred before another past action.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
Example sentence • I ordered a delicious eggs benedict for breakfast.
10 3 verb v verb
• be in contradiction with
Example sentence • His actions contradict his words.
6 2 verb v verb
• show in, or as in, a picture
Example sentence • The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the mountains.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person without a home, job, or property
adjective satellite
• worn and broken down by hard use
Example sentence • The city plans to demolish the derelict building.
5 2 noun n noun
• a formal or authoritative proclamation
Example sentence • The king issued an edict declaring a national holiday.
5 2 verb v verb
• expel or eject without recourse to legal process
Example sentence • The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying their rent.
7 2 verb v verb
• impose something unpleasant
Example sentence • He tried to inflict serious harm on his opponent during the fight.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv adjective satellite
• having been got the better of
Example sentence • The dog licked the ice cream off the floor.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The school restricts the use of cellphones during class.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of the most contemptible kind
Example sentence • He lived in abject poverty, barely able to afford food and shelter.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an imperfection in a bodily system
verb
• desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Example sentence • The car has a defect in its engine.
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