11 4 noun n noun
• the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
Example sentence • The temperature outside is 25 degrees Celsius.
11 4 noun n noun
• a secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts
Example sentence • The filmmaker is known for his controversial portrayals and is often labeled as a provocateur .
11 4 noun n noun
• a member of a conspiracy
Example sentence • The conspirator whispered secret instructions to his fellow accomplices.
11 4 noun n noun
• someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
Example sentence • The police are searching for the perpetrator of the crime.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • She used secateurs to trim the overgrown bushes in her backyard.
13 5 noun n noun
• a member of a conspiracy
Example sentence • He was arrested along with his two coconspirators.
10 4 noun n noun
• formal and explicit approval
Example sentence • The author waited anxiously for the publisher's imprimatur before the book could go to print.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The persecutor was arrested for his crimes against humanity.
11 4 verb v verb
• explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
Example sentence • The army sent a small group to reconnoitre the enemy's position.
11 5 noun n noun
• computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
Example sentence • The totalizator at the racetrack calculates the odds for each horse.
11 4 noun n noun
• A device used by seismologists to detect and measure seismic waves and therefore locate earthquakes etc; a seismograph.
Example sentence • The scientists placed a seismometer near the epicenter to measure the earthquake's magnitude.
12 4 noun n noun
• the proprietor of a restaurant
Example sentence • The renowned restaurateur opened a new fine dining establishment in town.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • He is considered an inspirator for many aspiring artists.
12 4 noun n noun
• a writer of literary works
Example sentence • The conference was attended by various litterateurs from around the world.
3 1 noun n noun
• term of address for a man
Example sentence • Excuse me, sir , do you have a moment?
3 1 noun
• A female person or animal.
pronoun
• The form of she used after a preposition or as the object of a verb; that woman, that ship, etc.
4 1 verb v noun
• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • They were playing soccer in the park.
6 2 verb v verb
• like better; value more highly
Example sentence • I prefer tea over coffee.
3 1 verb v adjective
• Belonging to per, their (singular). Gender-neutral third-person singular possessive adjective, coordinate with gendered his and her.
pronoun
• They (singular). Gender-neutral neologistic third-person singular subject pronoun, coordinate with gendered pronouns he and she.
5 2 verb v verb
• hold back to a later time
Example sentence • I had to defer my vacation because of work.
5 2 verb v Example sentence • Accidents can occur unexpectedly.
4 1 verb v noun
• a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
verb
• move an implement through
Example sentence • He began to stir the soup with a wooden spoon.
3 1 noun n noun
• the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
Example sentence • She wore a luxurious fur coat to the party.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of moving something from one location to another
verb
• transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
Example sentence • I need to make a bank transfer to pay my bills.
11 3 noun n noun
• an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
Example sentence • He is a connoisseur of fine wines.
6 2 noun n noun
• a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
Example sentence • He is such a poseur , always pretending to be someone he's not.
5 2 verb v noun
• (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
Example sentence • They demur at the suggestion to increase taxes.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• to make a mistake or be incorrect
Example sentence • I apologize for my mistake, I erred in my calculations.
5 2 verb v verb
• try to prevent; show opposition to
Example sentence • I hope this will deter him from stealing again.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
adjective satellite
• engaged in as a pastime
Example sentence • He is an amateur photographer.
9 2 noun n noun
• a man paid to drive a privately owned car
verb
• drive someone in a vehicle
Example sentence • The chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the bride and groom.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
Example sentence • She is a successful entrepreneur who started her own clothing line.
7 2 noun n noun
• strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
Example sentence • She ordered a glass of orange liqueur at the fancy cocktail bar.
4 1 verb v noun
• a hazy or indistinct representation
verb
• become glassy; lose clear vision
Example sentence • The rain started to blur my vision as I walked down the street.
6 2 verb v verb
• be in accord; be in agreement
Example sentence • I concur with your assessment of the situation.
6 2 verb v verb
• have a conference in order to talk something over
Example sentence • The professors confer with each other to decide on the curriculum for the new semester.
3 3 noun n noun
• an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
Example sentence • He adopted a stray cur from the shelter.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
verb
• make (offspring) by reproduction
Example sentence • My father taught me how to ride a bike.
3 1 noun n noun
• nonresinous wood of a fir tree
Example sentence • The fir tree stood tall and proud in the middle of the forest.
5 2 verb v verb
• make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
Example sentence • The company will incur significant losses if the project fails.
5 2 verb v verb
• reason by deduction; establish by deduction
Example sentence • Based on the evidence, we can infer that she is guilty.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a vaguely specified concern
verb
• have weight; have import, carry weight
Example sentence • The matter at hand needs to be addressed immediately.
4 1 verb v noun
• a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
verb
• make a soft swishing sound
Example sentence • The cat started to purr when I petted its back.
4 1 noun n noun
• (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
verb
• play smoothly or legato
Example sentence • He used a racial slur to insult his neighbor.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Example sentence • He used the spur to urge his horse to go faster.
8 3 adverb adv adverb
• in contact with each other or in proximity
adjective satellite
• mentally and emotionally stable
Example sentence • We always work together as a team.
3 1 verb v
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5 2 verb v Example sentence • Please refer to the user manual for further instructions.
8 2 noun n noun
• used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'
Example sentence • Excusez-moi, monsieur , mais la salle de bains est fermée.
7 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The acroter on top of the temple added a decorative touch.
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