9 2 noun n noun
• chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief
Example sentence • The artist used a technique called grisaille to create a monochromatic effect.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
verb
• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
Example sentence • He refused to die , despite his grave condition.
3 1 noun n noun
• an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
verb
• subject to laughter or ridicule
Example sentence • The guy sitting next to me on the bus was listening to loud music.
3 1 noun
• the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
3 1 noun n Example sentence • She glanced at him out of the corner of her eye .
9 4 verb v verb
• acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
Example sentence • I apologize for my behavior last night.
7 3 verb v verb
• be fully aware or cognizant of
Example sentence • I didn't realize how much time had passed.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
adjective satellite
• (used in combination) sized
verb
• cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
Example sentence • The size of this shirt is too small for me.
9 3 verb v verb
• provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
Example sentence • Farmers fertilize their crops to ensure healthy growth.
8 3 verb v verb
• make ready for action or use
Example sentence • The government will mobilize the army to respond to the crisis.
9 3 verb v verb
• make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium
Example sentence • They used weights to stabilize the table.
9 3 verb v verb
• make free from bacteria
Example sentence • The surgeon will sterilize the tools before the operation.
7 3 verb v verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • We should utilize all available resources to solve this problem.
4 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
Example sentence • She became my closest ally in the fight against injustice.
9 3 noun n noun
• diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
verb
• flutter like a butterfly
Example sentence • The colorful butterfly landed on the flower.
3 1 noun n noun
• the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet
Example sentence • I practiced tai chi in the park this morning.
4 2 verb v verb
• declare untrue; contradict
Example sentence • She will deny any involvement in the crime.
3 1 verb v noun
• a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
Example sentence • She dyed her hair red for the party.
8 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
Example sentence • I can easily identify my best friend's voice over the phone.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• not far away in relative terms
Example sentence • There is a nearby park where we can have a picnic.
6 3 verb v Example sentence • She decided to occupy the vacant seat at the front of the classroom.
7 3 noun n noun
• a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
Example sentence • The samurai were Japanese warriors who followed a strict code of honor.
8 2 noun n noun
• the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
verb
• take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
3 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• lacking self-confidence
verb
• start suddenly, as from fright
Example sentence • She is a shy girl and rarely speaks in public.
3 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• marked by skill in deception
Example sentence • He gave her a sly smile before turning away.
7 3 verb v verb
• give testimony in a court of law
Example sentence • He was called to testify at the trial.
5 1 noun n noun
• the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example sentence • She felt a sharp pain in her thigh after the intense workout.
3 1 noun n noun
• An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative.
interjection
• Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.
Example sentence • He gave aye as the answer to the question.
9 3 verb v verb
• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Example sentence • She criticized his behavior at the party.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
Example sentence • She won the first prize in the art competition.
8 3 verb v verb
• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
Example sentence • The aim of education is to civilize the minds of individuals.
11 4 verb v Example sentence • The terrorist attack was an attempt to destabilize the government.
10 4 verb v verb
• hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
Example sentence • He used a stun gun to immobilize the attacker.
10 4 verb v verb
• to dry (blood, serum, or tissue) by freezing in a high vacuum
Example sentence • Scientists lyophilize the bacteria before storing it for further study.
6 2 noun n noun
• a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
Example sentence • The crowd cheered 'banzai !' as the emperor walked by.
7 3 verb v verb
• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Example sentence • The company will certify your qualifications.
7 3 verb v verb
• make clear and (more) comprehensible
Example sentence • Can you clarify your statement? I didn't understand what you meant.
8 3 verb v verb
• arrange or order by classes or categories
Example sentence • Scientists classify animals into different groups based on their characteristics.
7 3 verb v verb
• kill by nailing onto a cross
Example sentence • They wanted to crucify him for his controversial statements.
4 2 verb v verb
• resist or confront with resistance
Example sentence • The magician's tricks seemed to defy the laws of physics.
7 3 verb v verb
• make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
Example sentence • He was caught trying to falsify the evidence.
7 3 verb v verb
• make strong or stronger
Example sentence • I need to fortify myself with a good breakfast before the exam.
5 2 noun n noun
• the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
Example sentence • Mushrooms are a type of fungi that grow on the forest floor.
7 3 verb v verb
• praise, glorify, or honor
Example sentence • They glorify violence in their movies.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • Add heat to the chocolate to liquefy it.
7 3 noun n noun
• a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
Example sentence • I sang a sweet lullaby to put my baby to sleep.
7 3 verb v verb
• increase in size, volume or significance
Example sentence • Please magnify the image so that we can see the details.
7 2 noun n noun
• neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
Example sentence • He always wears a silk necktie to work.
8 3 noun n noun
• a person who passes by casually or by chance
Example sentence • The passerby stopped to help the injured cyclist.
3 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
Example sentence • In mathematics, phi represents the golden ratio.
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