9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the acquisition of something for payment
verb
• obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
Example sentence • I made several purchases at the mall.
7 3 noun n noun
• anything that tends to arouse
Example sentence • Employees at the company were thrilled to receive their annual bonuses .
8 3 noun n noun
• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Example sentence • The purposes of this meeting are to discuss the project and make important decisions.
11 4 verb v verb
• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
Example sentence • He embarrasses himself by tripping over his own feet.
7 3 noun n noun
• a collection of maps in book form
Example sentence • I need to buy some atlases for my geography class.
7 4 noun n noun
• a name that has been assumed
adverb
• as known or named at another time or place
Example sentence • He used multiple aliases to avoid being caught by the police.
7 3 noun n noun
• An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.
Example sentence • The doctor examined the fetuses using ultrasound.
7 3 verb v noun
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
verb
• direct one's attention on something
Example sentence • She focuses her attention on the task at hand.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
7 3 noun n noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • Many computer viruses can infiltrate a system and cause significant damage.
8 3 noun n noun
• either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Example sentence • The zoo has a new exhibit featuring walruses from Alaska.
14 6 noun n noun
• massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
Example sentence • The zookeeper fed the hippopotamuses a diet of grass and vegetables.
7 3 noun n noun
• a large and stately mansion
Example sentence • Tourists flocked to visit the ancient palaces in Rome.
9 4 verb v verb
• To focus on something else
Example sentence • She refocuses her energy on her studies.
6 3 noun n noun
• Inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality, prejudice, preference, predilection.
verb
• To place bias upon; to influence.
Example sentence • His biases prevented him from making a fair judgement.
8 3 verb v noun
• a contorted facial expression
verb
• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Example sentence • She grimaces in pain as she stubs her toe.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• something that is a source of danger
verb
• pose a threat to; present a danger to
Example sentence • The explosive device was planted by unknown menaces .
9 3 noun n noun
• jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Example sentence • The jewelry store had a wide range of necklaces to choose from.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Example sentence • The restaurant hired three new waitresses .
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • One of his weaknesses is his lack of confidence.
9 3 verb v verb
• have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
Example sentence • She possesses a rare talent for singing.
12 5 noun n noun
• Any of a group of viruses which insert a copy of their RNA genome into the DNA of a host cell, thus changing the genome of that cell.
Example sentence • Some retroviruses can cause cancer in animals.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
8 3 noun n noun
• a periodic count of the population
Example sentence • The government conducts censuses every ten years to gather population data.
6 3 noun n noun
• plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Example sentence • She had beautiful blue irises .
8 3 noun n noun
• Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.
Example sentence • Einstein and Newton are considered geniuses in the field of physics.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
verb
• try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
Example sentence • Police conducted searches throughout the city for the missing child.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • The actresses performed a stunning rendition of the play.
11 4 noun n noun
• works for an expert to learn a trade
verb
• be or work as an apprentice
Example sentence • The master craftsman trained his apprentices in the art of woodturning.
10 3 noun n noun
• a fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • They built fortresses along the coastline to guard against invasions.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • The ancient Greeks believed in a pantheon of gods and goddesses .
8 3 noun n noun
• a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)
Example sentence • Many hospices provide care and support for terminally ill patients.
9 3 noun n noun
• impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
Example sentence • Many mental illnesses can be treated effectively with medication and therapy.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • Many people protested against the injustices in the criminal justice system.
10 4 noun n noun
• similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
Example sentence • The artist carefully captured the likenesses of all the family members in the portrait.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • One of the minuses of living in a big city is the high cost of living.
7 3 noun n noun
• someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
Example sentence • The training program is designed for novices who have no prior experience in coding.
9 3 noun n noun
• a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
verb
• dress by covering with a therapeutic substance
Example sentence • Healing herbs and poultices were used to treat wounds in ancient times.
12 4 noun n noun
• a woman steward on an airplane
Example sentence • The stewardesses on the flight were very attentive and helpful.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
Example sentence • The table surfaces were covered in dust.
9 3 noun n noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • The company was able to generate significant surpluses in the last financial year.
9 3 noun n noun
• someone who sees an event and reports what happened
Example sentence • There were several witnesses to the car accident.
8 3 noun n noun
• a heavy, closely woven fabric
Example sentence • The artist had several canvases to choose from for his next painting.
12 5 noun n noun
• a spectator who can describe what happened
verb
• be present at an event and see it with one's own eyes
Example sentence • The police interviewed multiple eyewitnesses at the crime scene.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj 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 • The pilot checked the harnesses of all the passengers before takeoff.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • The hostesses greeted the guests with a warm smile.
10 3 noun n noun
• a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
Example sentence • The store had a wide selection of mattresses .
10 3 noun n noun
• an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
Example sentence • He had multiple mistresses throughout his life.
7 3 noun n noun
• place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
Example sentence • The company has multiple offices around the world.
8 3 noun n noun
• usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
verb
• provide (a house) with a terrace
Example sentence • The villas in the resort were built with private terraces facing the ocean.
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