6 2 noun n noun
• a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
verb
• provide housing for (military personnel)
Example sentence • He was born in the canton of Zurich.
8 2 noun n noun
• any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally
Example sentence • I fried some plantains for breakfast.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• lewd or lascivious woman
adjective satellite
• occurring without motivation or provocation
verb
• waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
Example sentence • He was known for his wanton disregard for authority.
7 2 adjective adj noun
• a deep and vivid red color
adjective satellite
• of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
verb
• turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful crimson dress to the party.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Either of two small fish, of the genus Leuresthes, found along the coast of Mexico and southern California, that spawn in the wet sand at certain high tides.
Example sentence • The grunion are a type of fish that spawn in the sandy beaches along the California coast.
7 2 verb v noun
• a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Example sentence • She mentioned that she was going on vacation next month.
7 2 noun n noun
• citadel of a Russian town
9 3 noun n noun
• the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Example sentence • Please pay attention to the instructions.
7 3 verb v noun
• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
Example sentence • They had to abandon their car on the side of the road.
8 2 noun n noun
• a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
Example sentence • The squadron of fighter jets flew in formation overhead.
7 2 noun n noun
• (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
Example sentence • The mansion stood alone on top of the hill.
7 2 noun
• United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
8 3 noun n noun
• the human act of creating
Example sentence • The artist's new painting is a stunning creation .
11 3 noun n noun
• a statement that represents something in words
Example sentence • The book provides a detailed description of the protagonist's journey.
11 3 noun n Example sentence • I can't concentrate with all this noise, it's such a distraction .
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
Example sentence • He stumbled through the streets in a drunken stupor.
7 2 noun n noun
• a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
Example sentence • He receives a monthly pension from his former employer.
12 3 noun n adjective
• available only with a doctor's written prescription
noun
• directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
Example sentence • She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription .
7 2 noun n noun
• (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Example sentence • The tension in the room was palpable as the two leaders met for negotiations.
8 2 noun n noun
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large formal assembly
Example sentence • The convention will take place in the city center next week.
11 3 noun
• the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
Example sentence • The hurricane left a path of destruction in its wake.
9 3 noun n noun
• a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Example sentence • He was given a detention for showing up late to class.
9 3 noun n noun
• the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
verb
• indicate the dimensions on
Example sentence • The new telescope will open up a whole new dimension of space exploration.
9 3 noun n noun
• a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
Example sentence • I need to buy a power extension for my laptop charger.
9 3 noun n noun
• an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
Example sentence • The geologists studied the rock formation to understand its origin.
9 3 noun n noun
• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Example sentence • I had no intention of hurting her feelings.
12 4 noun n noun
• the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
Example sentence • The government decided to launch an intervention to stabilize the economy.
9 3 noun n noun
• the creation of something in the mind
Example sentence • The telephone is considered one of the greatest inventions of all time.
10 3 noun n noun
• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
Example sentence • The car's suspension was in need of repair.
6 2 noun n noun
• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • The car's engine started smoking.
7 2 noun n noun
• (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Example sentence • My computer crashed again; I think there's a gremlin in the system.
8 2 noun n noun
• an instance of questioning
verb
• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
Example sentence • I have a question about the homework assignment.
6 2 noun n noun
• a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
Example sentence • We hiked through the narrow canyon , surrounded by towering cliffs.
6 2 noun n noun
• a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
Example sentence • He suffered a torn tendon in his right ankle.
7 3 noun n noun
• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Example sentence • In my opinion , this movie is the best of the year.
8 2 noun n noun
• a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
Example sentence • I ate only a fraction of the cake.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
Example sentence • The car struggled to gain traction on the icy road.
11 4 noun n noun
• a message received and understood
Example sentence • I need more information before I can make a decision.
6 2 noun n noun
• French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794)
7 2 noun n noun
• English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
11 3 noun n noun
• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Example sentence • He showed me a strange contraption he had invented.
7 2 noun n noun
• the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
Example sentence • The prisoners were locked in a dark and damp dungeon .
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the activity of converting data or information into code
Example sentence • Data encryption ensures that sensitive information remains secure during transmission.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Example sentence • The company is planning an expansion of its manufacturing facilities.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
Example sentence • The dentist performed a tooth extraction .
8 2 noun n noun
• a state of conflict between persons
Example sentence • There was friction between the two teams during the game.
10 3 noun n noun
• a crime less serious than a felony
Example sentence • He was given a warning for his traffic infraction .
8 2 noun n Example sentence • We had a delightful luncheon at the new restaurant downtown.
6 2 noun n noun
• a servile or fawning dependant
Example sentence • The minion eagerly carried out his master's orders.
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