8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
Example sentence • The company filed for bankruptcy and is now bankrupt .
6 2 verb
v
noun
• a large and hurried swallow
verb
• to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
Example sentence • She gulped down her drink and asked for another.
5 2 verb
v
verb
• make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
Example sentence • She quickly adapted to the new work environment.
5 2 verb
v
verb
• choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
Example sentence • They decided to adopt a child from a local orphanage.
5 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a fully developed person from maturity onward
adjective satellite
• (of animals) fully developed
Example sentence • The event is for adults only.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• containing errors or alterations
verb
• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example sentence • The corrupt politician was caught taking bribes.
9 3 verb
v
noun
• a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
Example sentence • Please do not interrupt me while I'm speaking.
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
Example sentence • The abrupt change in weather took everyone by surprise.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The loud noise disrupted my concentration.
5 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The volcano erupted with a deafening boom.
6 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject
verb
• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
Example sentence • The elderly are exempt from paying taxes.
7 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The stopped car blocked the entire lane.
6 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
Example sentence • The tapped phone line allowed the authorities to gather evidence against the suspect.
7 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• enclosed securely in a covering of paper or the like
adjective satellite
• covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
Example sentence • He received a beautifully wrapped gift on his birthday.
11 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
adjective satellite
• the total or partial absence of a person's bodily or mental functions, including the absence of a part of a person's body
Example sentence • The organization provides support and resources for the handicapped .
9 2 verb
v
verb
• take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
Example sentence • The police rescued the kidnapped child.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
verb
• make an effort or attempt
Example sentence • She will attempt to climb Mount Everest next year.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Example sentence • She looked at him with contempt .
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
verb
• treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Example sentence • He hurled a cruel insult at his opponent during the argument.
3 1 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
Example sentence • He is apt to make mistakes when he's rushed.
6 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
Example sentence • They wore capped hats to protect themselves from the sun.
7 1 verb
v
adjective satellite
• (of land or soil) used for growing crops
Example sentence • She cropped her hair short for the summer.
3 1 verb
v
verb
• select as an alternative over another
Example sentence • I always opt for the healthier option when choosing what to eat for lunch.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• remove the pulp from, as from a fruit
Example sentence • She pulped the oranges to make fresh juice.
8 2 verb
v
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Example sentence • The artist resculpted the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
adjective satellite
• hidden and difficult to see
verb
• cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
Example sentence • She studied the occult for many years, hoping to uncover its ancient secrets.
4 1 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adjective satellite
• feeling great rapture or delight
Example sentence • She listened to the music with rapt attention.
7 3
Example sentence • After living abroad for years, it took her a while to readapt to her native country.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• not subjected to tapping
Example sentence • The untapped potential of renewable energy is vast.
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