8 3 verb v noun
• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
verb
• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example sentence • She embraces her friends tightly when she hasn't seen them in a while.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She impresses everyone with her talent for singing.
10 3 verb v noun
• a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
verb
• make more compact by or as if by pressing
Example sentence • He compresses the paper to make it fit in the envelope.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • The new shopping complex comprises of multiple stores and a food court.
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
Example sentence • He wore a pair of leather breeches for horseback riding.
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.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
9 2 noun n noun
• a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
Example sentence • Male ostriches have black feathers while females have brown feathers.
10 4 noun n noun
• supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
Example sentence • The surgeon removed the appendixes during the emergency operation.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Example sentence • He indexes all the books in the library.
9 3 noun n noun
• A powerful portable audio system for listening collectively to recorded or broadcast sound.
Example sentence • We used to blast music from our boomboxes at the beach.
6 2 noun n noun
• an abundance of material possessions and resources
Example sentence • He amassed great riches during his successful business career.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The company endorses the use of eco-friendly materials.
10 3 noun n noun
• a large continuous extent of land
Example sentence • Continents are the largest landmasses on Earth.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
Example sentence • She studied various approaches to teaching math.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
verb
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentence • The data breaches at the company were a major concern for the customers.
8 1 verb v noun
• a decorative pin worn by women
verb
• bring up a topic for discussion
Example sentence • She broaches the topic of climate change during the meeting.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • She preaches about the importance of recycling.
11 3 noun n noun
• a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)
Example sentence • I bought three stopwatches for the track team.
13 5 noun n noun
• a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
Example sentence • Many countries around the world celebrate their independences .
12 5 verb v Example sentence • She accomplishes all her goals with determination and hard work.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Example sentence • The company sent out invitations to their VIP customers' addresses .
7 2 noun n noun
• an alloy of copper and zinc
Example sentence • The brasses on the door handles were polished to a shine.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a slight wind (usually refreshing)
verb
• blow gently and lightly
Example sentence • The soft breezes of the ocean made the hot day bearable.
7 2 noun n noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
adjective satellite
• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • She bought two new dresses for the party.
10 2 verb v verb
• advance beyond the usual limit
Example sentence • The construction of the new building encroaches on the neighboring property.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an expression of approval and commendation
Example sentence • She praises his cooking skills.
9 3 verb v verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • The real estate agent appraises the value of the house.
8 3 verb v verb
• inform (somebody) of something
Example sentence • She apprises her team of the new project requirements.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
verb
• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example sentence • She had several bruises on her legs from the fall.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a dense growth of bushes
verb
• rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
Example sentence • I have different types of brushes for painting.
11 4 noun n noun
• a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Example sentence • Many small business enterprises struggle to compete against larger corporations.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • He resisted the impulses to spend his entire paycheck on gadgets.
9 3 verb v
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9 3 verb v verb
• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example sentence • The dictator oppresses his people through censorship and control of the media.
10 4 verb v Example sentence • The store overprices their goods.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of demanding notice or attention
verb
• exert pressure or force to or upon
Example sentence • He used the printing presses to produce copies of his new book.
6 2 noun n noun
• the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
Example sentence • The prices of houses in this neighborhood have drastically increased.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
Example sentence • The raffle offers a chance to win exciting prizes .
10 3 verb v verb
• bring under control by force or authority
Example sentence • She suppresses her anger and remains calm.
9 3 noun n noun
• the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
Example sentence • The party was full of surprises .
12 4 noun n noun
• small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
Example sentence • I need to buy new toothbrushes .
9 3 verb v verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • The constant rain depresses me.
9 3 verb v noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Example sentence • She expresses her feelings through painting.
9 3 verb v noun
• a quantity that is added
verb
• become bigger or greater in amount
Example sentence • The price of gas increases each year.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
10 3 noun n noun
• (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
Example sentence • I couldn't find my sunglasses anywhere.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
verb
• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
Example sentence • He forgot to turn off the switches before leaving the house.
7 2 noun n noun
• a female sorcerer or magician
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • The witches brewed a potion in their cauldron.
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