12 3
noun
• a drug that suppresses appetite
Example sentence • I've been taking suppressants to help control my asthma symptoms.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Example sentence • The car engine requires regular oil changes and lubricants .
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
adjective
• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • I received many presents on my birthday.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
Example sentence • The job posting attracted numerous qualified applicants .
11 3 noun
n
adjective
• capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
noun
• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Example sentence • Many people use depressants like alcohol or sedatives to help them relax or sleep.
12 4 noun
n
Example sentence • There are four basic temperaments : sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic.
15 5 noun
n
noun
• any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
Example sentence • She was prescribed antidepressants to help manage her depression.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
verb
• to conduct a test or investigation
Example sentence • Scientists conduct experiments to test their hypotheses.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
Example sentence • The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments : baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, matrimony, and holy orders.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponements of the match were due to bad weather conditions.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
Example sentence • They had many disagreements over how to prioritize their tasks.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
Example sentence • The Grand Canyon is characterized by towering escarpments .
11 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an extremely bright star of very large diameter and low density
Example sentence • Betelgeuse and Rigel are examples of red supergiants .
11 3 noun
n
noun
• all of the offspring of a given progenitor
Example sentence • The descendants of that family still live in this town.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a member of a congregation (especially that of a church or synagogue)
Example sentence • The congregants gathered together for the Sunday service.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• something that causes irritation and annoyance
Example sentence • Common irritants such as pollen can cause allergies.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who is celebrating
Example sentence • The celebrants danced and sang all night at the wedding reception.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who brings an action in a court of law
Example sentence • The complainants alleged that their neighbors were making excessive noise.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish
Example sentence • There were several cormorants perched on the branch.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
verb
• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
Example sentence • She placed her gardening implements neatly in the shed.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a device that requires skill for proper use
verb
• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Example sentence • The surgeon used various instruments during the operation.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
Example sentence • Her sentiments towards the movie were positive.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs
adjective satellite
• tender and full of juice
Example sentence • I have a collection of succulents on my windowsill.
11 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
verb
• make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Example sentence • The red scarf complements the black dress perfectly.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
verb
• provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
Example sentence • He had outstanding warrants for his arrest.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
Example sentence • The periodic table lists all the elements known to mankind.
11 3 noun
n
adjective
• tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
noun
• a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
adjective satellite
• sour or bitter in taste
Example sentence • She used astringents on her face to tighten her pores.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The city endured relentless bombardments during the war.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a specialized division of a large organization
Example sentence • The school has multiple departments , including the science department.
10 3 noun
n
adjective
• relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
noun
• a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
adjective satellite
• contingent on something else
Example sentence • Parents can claim their children as dependents on their tax return.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work
Example sentence • They sent troops on multiple deployments to the war zone.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
Example sentence • She had multiple employments throughout her career.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The enlargements in the museum were beautifully framed.
12 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp
adjective satellite
• emitting light during exposure to radiation from an external source
Example sentence • The fluorescents in the office flickered and made it difficult to concentrate.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
Example sentence • Several senators voted in favor of the impeachments of the corrupt officials.
12 4 noun
n
adjective
• free from external control and constraint
noun
• a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
adjective satellite
• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
Example sentence • The independents formed a coalition to challenge the two major parties.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively
Example sentence • The company announced several redeployments of staff to different departments.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
Example sentence • The survey was completed by 100 respondents .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
Example sentence • There are several species of rodents , including mice, rats, and squirrels.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
Example sentence • The business partners signed the agreements to finalize the merger.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
Example sentence • The apartments are located on the top floor of the building.
13 3 noun
n
noun
• act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
Example sentence • The displacements caused by the earthquake left many homes destroyed.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The politician's endorsements from prominent figures helped boost his popularity.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The enforcements of the new policy have led to a decrease in crime rates.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the occurrence of a change for the worse
Example sentence • Many people with visual impairments use braille to read and write.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the paved surface of a thoroughfare
Example sentence • The pavements in this city are very well-maintained.
14 3 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 army sent reinforcements to bolster the front line.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
Example sentence • The settlers established several new settlements in the unexplored territory.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a space into which an area is subdivided
Example sentence • She opened the compartments of the jewelry box to admire her collection.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who communicates by means of letters
adjective satellite
• similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
Example sentence • The newspaper hired several new correspondents to cover the war in the Middle East.
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