7 1 noun
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noun
• a mental representation of some haunting experience
Example sentence • The wraiths glided silently through the haunted forest.
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6 1 noun
n
noun
• (plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
Example sentence • She wore a pair of stylish shades to protect her eyes from the sun.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool
Example sentence • The workshop was filled with the noise of buzzing lathes as the craftsmen shaped the metal parts.
7 1
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9 2 verb
v
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Example sentence • She carefully inswathes the newborn baby in a soft blanket.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
Example sentence • The president relies on his trusted aides for advice.
4 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
Example sentence • He received aids counseling before starting his treatment.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess
Example sentence • We played a game of charades at the party.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
verb
• surround with a wall in order to fortify
Example sentence • The palisades along the river provided natural defense for the ancient city.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range
Example sentence • The cascades of water sparkled in the sunlight.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
Example sentence • The helicopter blades spun rapidly overhead.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
verb
• make by braiding or interlacing
Example sentence • She wore her hair in braids .
5 1 verb
v
noun
• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
verb
• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
Example sentence • The sunset fades away, leaving a beautiful orange glow.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a body of students who are taught together
verb
• assign a rank or rating to
Example sentence • Her good grades in high school helped her secure a scholarship.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
adjective satellite
• of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green
verb
• lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
Example sentence • Her collection of jades is extensive and valuable.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• remove with or as if with a ladle
Example sentence • She lades the groceries into the car.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
Example sentence • The government launched a series of raids on illegal arms dealers.
5 1
noun
• French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism' (1740-1814)
8 1 verb
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6 1 noun
n
noun
• a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
Example sentence • He always carries a deck of cards with him, and his favorite suit is spades .
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6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
Example sentence • He worked in the building trades for many years.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
verb
• walk (through relatively shallow water)
Example sentence • She wades through the shallow water to reach the other side of the river.
7 1 noun
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Example sentence • The staiths along the river were used to load coal onto the ships.
10 3
noun
• wind in the upper atmosphere blowing above but in the opposite direction from the trade winds
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • He abrades the metal surface to remove rust.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example sentence • She received numerous accolades for her performance in the movie.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• build up to a level by depositing sediment
Example sentence • The river aggrades its bed over time as sediment settles at the bottom.
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