6 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
Example sentence • The editor made several changes to improve the article.
9 4 noun n noun
• a substance that retards or stops an activity
Example sentence • The drug acts as an inhibitor to slow down the growth of cancer cells.
10 4 noun n noun
• the contestant you hope to defeat
Example sentence • The new smartphone from Apple is expected to outperform its competitors.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone who attacks in search of booty
Example sentence • The lion is a powerful predator in the savannah.
9 4 noun n noun
• someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
Example sentence • The exhibitor showcased their latest artwork at the gallery.
9 4 noun n noun
• a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
Example sentence • The inheritor of the fortune was surprised to receive such a large sum of money.
7 3 noun n noun
• someone employed to clean and maintain a building
Example sentence • The janitor cleans the school hallways every night.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
verb
• keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
Example sentence • I need to buy a new monitor for my computer.
8 3 noun n noun
• a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
Example sentence • The company needs to pay its creditors by the end of the month.
10 4 noun n noun
• a questioner who is excessively harsh
Example sentence • The inquisitor asked the witness a series of probing questions.
9 4 noun n noun
• a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
Example sentence • My solicitor advised me to plead not guilty.
9 4 noun n noun
• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Example sentence • The police have set up a perimeter around the crime scene.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
Example sentence • The space orbiter was launched into orbit around the Earth.
11 4 noun n noun
• the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
Example sentence • The conservator was responsible for protecting the valuable artwork in the museum.
11 4 noun n noun
• someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
Example sentence • The conference provided simultaneous interpreters for all attendees.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • The senator called for increased funding for education.
7 3 noun n noun
• a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
Example sentence • Sheila loves going to the theatre to watch plays.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
noun
• something superior in quality or condition or effect
adverb
• comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
adjective satellite
• (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
Example sentence • I felt better after a good night's sleep.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
Example sentence • The marketer created a catchy tagline for the new product.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
Example sentence • I read the newspaper every morning.
9 3 noun n noun
• a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
Example sentence • The trumpeter played a beautiful melody on his trumpet.
11 4 noun n noun
• a member of a conspiracy
Example sentence • The conspirator whispered secret instructions to his fellow accomplices.
9 4 noun n noun
• an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
Example sentence • The electronic circuit requires a capacitor to store and release energy.
8 3 noun n noun
• a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
Example sentence • The nurse inserted a catheter into the patient's bladder.
11 4 noun n noun
• someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
Example sentence • She is a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
8 4 noun n noun
• the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
Example sentence • The diameter of a circle is equal to twice its radius.
11 4 noun n noun
• someone who markets merchandise
Example sentence • The distributor will be responsible for delivering the products to various retail stores.
8 4 noun n noun
• a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
Example sentence • The executor of the will is responsible for distributing the assets to the beneficiaries.
10 5 noun n noun
• direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
Example sentence • The physical therapist used a goniometer to measure the range of motion in the patient's shoulder.
9 4 noun n noun
• a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
Example sentence • The road trip was long, spanning several kilometers.
10 4 noun n noun
• (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
Example sentence • The proprietor of the store greeted each customer with a smile.
11 4 noun n noun
• measuring instrument for measuring temperature
Example sentence • I checked my temperature with a digital thermometer .
7 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
noun
• a period of calm weather
adverb
• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
verb
• become quiet or quieter
Example sentence • Please be quieter in the library.
7 3 noun n noun
• the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
Example sentence • The curator of the museum carefully selected artifacts for the new exhibition.
7 3 noun n noun
• the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
9 4 noun n noun
• an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
Example sentence • The pilot looked at the altimeter to check the plane's altitude.
6 2 verb v verb
• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
Example sentence • I don't want to bother her while she's studying.
8 2 noun n noun
• a female human offspring
Example sentence • My daughter is turning 16 next month.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person authorized to conduct religious worship
verb
• attend to the wants and needs of others
Example sentence • The minister delivered a powerful sermon during the church service.
5 2 noun n noun
• disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
10 5 noun n noun
• a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
Example sentence • The meteorologist used an anemometer to measure the wind speed.
3 1 verb v noun
• a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
Example sentence • They are playing soccer in the park.
12 5 noun n noun
• a measuring instrument for determining optical or photographic density
Example sentence • The densitometer measures the optical density of a material.
6 2 noun n noun
• the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
Example sentence • We had a delicious dinner at the new Italian restaurant.
11 5 noun n noun
• measuring instrument designed to measure power
Example sentence • A dynamometer is a device used to measure the power output of an engine.
12 5 noun n noun
• the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk
Example sentence • The politician engaged with her interlocutor in a heated debate.
12 5 noun n noun
• a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields
Example sentence • The shipwreck was located using a magnetometer .
10 4 noun n noun
• caliper for measuring small distances
Example sentence • The scientist used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the hair.
8 4 noun n noun
• a meter that shows mileage traversed
Example sentence • The car's odometer read 50,000 miles.
6 3 noun n noun
• a person who delivers a speech or oration
Example sentence • The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech at the political rally.
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