8 2 noun n noun
• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
verb
• determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Example sentence • The government has implemented strict measures to control the spread of the virus.
5 1 verb v noun
• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
verb
• provide a cure for, make healthy again
Example sentence • She cures her boredom by reading.
7 2 noun n adjective satellite
• effective in or looking toward the future
Example sentence • He's trading futures on the stock exchange.
9 2 noun n noun
• a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
Example sentence • Enjoying the simple pleasures of life brings me great happiness.
9 2 noun n noun
• the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • She succumbed to the pressures of her demanding job.
8 2 noun n noun
• a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
Example sentence • His seizures have become more frequent and severe.
9 2 noun n noun
• accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
Example sentence • The museum is filled with ancient treasures from around the world.
12 3 noun n noun
• the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
Example sentence • Her constant complaining was becoming one of my biggest displeasures .
10 3 noun n noun
• a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
Example sentence • The zoo has several animal enclosures for visitors to see.
7 2 verb v verb
• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
7 2 verb v verb
• formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Example sentence • He abjures his former alliance and joins a new political party.
7 2 verb v verb
• ask for or request earnestly
Example sentence • He adjures his friends to vote in the upcoming election.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • He assures me that he will be there on time.
6 2 noun n adjective satellite
• of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
Example sentence • The clear azures of the Caribbean sea are breathtaking.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
verb
• succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
Example sentence • The photographer captures the beauty of nature in his photos.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • The fashion designer showcased a collection of stunning ceintures on the runway.
8 2 verb v noun
• harsh criticism or disapproval
Example sentence • She censures her children for not doing their homework.
10 2 noun n
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Example sentence • Je dois acheter de nouvelles chaussures pour l'hiver.
9 2 noun n noun
• a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
Example sentence • The priest wore a long robe with golden cinctures around his waist.
8 2 noun
• a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
verb
• terminate debate by calling for a vote
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9 2 noun n noun
• the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
Example sentence • She always goes to the salon to get stylish coiffures .
9 2 verb v
7 2 noun n noun
• Either of two great circles (meridians) that intersect at the poles and either the equinoxes or solstices.
Example sentence • The colures on the celestial globe represent the celestial equator and the ecliptic.
8 2 verb v verb
• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Example sentence • She magically conjures rabbits out of thin air.
8 2 noun n noun
• high fashion designing and dressmaking
Example sentence • The dress had intricate coutures along the bodice.
9 2 noun n noun
• a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
Example sentence • There are many exotic creatures living in the depths of the ocean.
8 2 noun n noun
• a particular society at a particular time and place
verb
• grow in a special preparation
Example sentence • The world is a melting pot of different cultures .
8 2 noun n noun
• a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
Example sentence • She smiled confidently, revealing her perfectly fitted dentures .
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8 2 noun n Example sentence • His failures in the business world were well-known.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a prominent attribute or aspect of something
Example sentence • The new smartphone has many advanced features .
7 2 noun n noun
• a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
Example sentence • The children played with action figures .
8 2 noun n noun
• a long narrow depression in a surface
verb
• break into fissures or fine cracks
Example sentence • The earthquake caused deep fissures in the ground.
8 2 noun n noun
• an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
Example sentence • The fixtures in the bathroom were outdated and needed to be replaced.
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8 2 noun n noun
• the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
Example sentence • The flexures in the Earth's crust can cause seismic activity.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• breaking of hard tissue such as bone
Example sentence • He suffered multiple fractures in his left leg after the accident.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
verb
• show, express or direct through movement
Example sentence • He used hand gestures to emphasize his point.
8 2
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8 2 noun n noun
• shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
Example sentence • The map was covered in hachures to indicate areas of high elevation.
7 2 verb v verb
• cause injuries or bodily harm to
Example sentence • He injures his back while lifting heavy weights at the gym.
7 2 verb v verb
• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Example sentence • She insures her antique jewelry for a high value.
6 2 verb v verb
• cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
Example sentence • The soldier's training inures him to the harsh conditions of war.
9 2 noun n noun
• (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower
9 2 noun n noun
• an event that occurs at a critical time
Example sentence • The junctures in his life defined who he became as a person.
8 2 noun n noun
• a speech that is open to the public
verb
• deliver a lecture or talk
Example sentence • I have attended many lectures on ancient history.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I enjoy reading as one of my favorite leisures .
8 2 noun n noun
• (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
Example sentence • Chemists often work with complex mixtures of substances.
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