10 4 noun
n
noun
• an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
Example sentence • The estimators were tasked with calculating the project costs.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• someone employed to clean and maintain a building
Example sentence • The janitors kept the office building clean and tidy.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
verb
• keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
Example sentence • The office has several computer monitors for the employees.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• someone guilty of barratry
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an authority who issues a mandate
14 6 noun
n
noun
• an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets
Example sentence • Many modern gaming controllers use accelerometers to enhance the gaming experience.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• caliper for measuring small distances
Example sentence • The thickness of a human hair is typically around 50 micrometers .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Example sentence • The police set up perimeters around the crime scene.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• measuring instrument for measuring temperature
Example sentence • I need to buy new thermometers for my science experiment.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
Example sentence • Pilots rely on altimeters to measure the aircraft's altitude.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity)
Example sentence • The workers wore dosimeters on their uniforms to monitor their exposure to harmful radiation.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields
Example sentence • Scientists used magnetometers to measure the magnetic field strength of the Earth.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a meter that shows mileage traversed
Example sentence • The government requires the accuracy of odometers in all vehicles sold.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
Example sentence • The parameters of the experiment were carefully defined.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who attacks in search of booty
Example sentence • Lions are known as fierce predators in the animal kingdom.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
Example sentence • The curators carefully examined each artwork before deciding which pieces to include in the exhibition.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a person who delivers a speech or oration
Example sentence • The ancient Greeks were renowned for their skilled orators .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface
Example sentence • I used secateurs to prune the roses in my garden.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of sneakers for my gym workouts.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
Example sentence • The museum hired a team of conservators to repair the ancient artifacts.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a member of a conspiracy
Example sentence • The conspirators plotted to overthrow the government.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
verb
• determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Example sentence • The government has implemented strict measures to control the spread of the virus.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • Good manners are essential when meeting new people.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• any of various widely distributed beetles
Example sentence • The elaters of liverworts help in the dispersal of their spores.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
Example sentence • The university offers over 50 different majors .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)
Example sentence • She specializes in representing minors in court.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
Example sentence • The circuit board contains several capacitors .
12 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
Example sentence • The contributors of this project will be acknowledged in the acknowledgments section.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who markets merchandise
Example sentence • The distributors are responsible for delivering the products to various stores.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
Example sentence • The executors of the will are responsible for distributing the estate.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
Example sentence • The trade show attracted over 100 exhibitors from around the world.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a substance that retards or stops an activity
Example sentence • Several medications are available as ACE inhibitors to treat high blood pressure.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a questioner who is excessively harsh
Example sentence • The inquisitors interrogated the suspect for hours.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk
Example sentence • During the debate, the interlocutors clashed over their different viewpoints.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
Example sentence • The proprietors of the hotel were responsible for ensuring a pleasant stay for their guests.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
Example sentence • Many people seek the advice of solicitors before making legal decisions.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
Example sentence • The movie will be playing at several theaters .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
Example sentence • She accidentally flashed her knickers while getting out of the car.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• someone with the power to settle matters at will
Example sentence • The arbiters of this competition will determine the winner based on skill and performance.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
Example sentence • The hospital purchased new catheters for their urology department.
7 3 noun
n
Example sentence • Many dieters prefer low-carb diets to lose weight.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
Example sentence • Successful marketers stay updated with the latest marketing trends.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
Example sentence • NASA has launched several orbiters to explore Mars.
9 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The picketers stood in front of the building, protesting the company's unfair labor practices.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority
Example sentence • The police were overwhelmed by the large crowds of rioters at the demonstration.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
Example sentence • I enjoy going to the theatres to watch movies.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
Example sentence • The United Nations employs a large number of interpreters for its multilingual meetings.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • I need to write a few letters before I go to bed.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an illegal daily lottery
Example sentence • She won the lottery with the lucky numbers 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Example sentence • She carefully papers the walls with floral wallpaper.
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