4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
verb
• touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
Example sentence • He leaned in to kiss her goodbye.
6 2 noun n noun
• place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
Example sentence • John works in a busy office downtown.
7 2 noun n noun
• a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
Example sentence • The empress ruled over her empire with wisdom and grace.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being high or lofty
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The hostess greeted the guests at the door.
9 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She made a shameless attempt to cheat during the exam.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • His weakness for sweets always led him to raid the pantry late at night.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • She is known to be an adventuress , always seeking thrills and excitement.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He wandered through the city streets in an aimless manner.
5 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• away from the correct or expected course
adjective satellite
• not functioning properly
Example sentence • There seems to be something amiss with the car engine.
10 2 adjective adj adjective
• not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
adjective satellite
• tending to cause suspension of regular breathing
Example sentence • She ran so fast that she became breathless .
7 2 noun n noun
• a citizen of an English borough
Example sentence • John Smith was elected as a burgess for the town council.
7 2 noun n noun
• a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
Example sentence • The priest held the golden chalice during the ceremony.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
Example sentence • She put on her hiking harness before climbing the mountain.
9 4 noun n noun
• inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
Example sentence • He contracted hepatitis from contaminated food.
8 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being holy
Example sentence • She pursued a life devoted to holiness and spirituality.
6 2 noun n noun
• feeling a need to see others suffer
Example sentence • He spoke with malice in his voice.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • She worked as a cook for her wealthy missis .
7 2 noun n noun
• a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
verb
• furnish with a preface or introduction
Example sentence • The preface provides an introduction to the main text of the book.
9 2 adjective adj noun
• steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
adjective satellite
• (of reputation) free from blemishes
Example sentence • She bought a set of stainless steel pots and pans.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • She asked me if I could help her, and I said yes .
7 3 noun
• growth from increase in cell size without cell division
5 2 adverb, noun adv, n
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11 4 noun n noun
• strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths')
Example sentence • His speech was filled with catachreses and grammatical errors.
12 5 noun n noun
• the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode
10 4 noun n noun
• oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)
Example sentence • His catecheses on the Ten Commandments were highly informative.
8 3 noun n noun
• (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
14 5 noun n noun
• synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water; limited to certain bacteria and fungi
Example sentence • The discovery of chemosyntheses revolutionized our understanding of how life can exist in extreme environments.
12 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The study of cladogeneses helps us understand the diversification of species.
12 5
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9 4 noun n noun
• the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis
8 3 verb
• To walk in a messy or unattractively casual way; to trail through dirt.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • May God bless you on your birthday.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
adjective satellite
• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • I bought a new dress for the party.
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
adverb
• used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something
adjective satellite
• (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Example sentence • He had less time to complete the task.
4 1 noun n noun
• a state of confusion and disorderliness
Example sentence • Don't make a mess in the kitchen.
8 2 noun n noun
• a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
Example sentence • The princess wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
verb
• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Example sentence • Baking a cake requires a step-by-step process .
7 2 noun n noun
• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Example sentence • She worked hard and achieved great success in her career.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a formation of people or things one beside another
verb
• be in line with; form a line along
Example sentence • The artist used bold lines to create a striking composition.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the superior of a group of nuns
Example sentence • The abbess of the monastery is known for her wisdom and guidance.
8 3 noun n noun
• the property of something spacious and abounding in fresh air
Example sentence • The open windows provided a sense of airiness in the room.
5 2 noun n noun
• native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
Example sentence • I love the smell of anise in my tea.
13 5 noun n noun
• the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
Example sentence • The teacher criticized the arbitrariness of the grading system.
8 2 noun n noun
• blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
Example sentence • The blueness of the sky is breathtaking.
6 2 noun n noun
• part of a dress above the waist
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress with a tight-fitting bodice .
10 3 noun n noun
• extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest
Example sentence • I couldn't stand the boringness of that lecture.
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