5 1 noun n noun
• (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
Example sentence • She watched as the motes of dust floated in the sunbeam.
5 1 noun
• memorization by repetition
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
verb
• express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
Example sentence • She received the majority of votes in the election.
5 1 noun n noun
• any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
Example sentence • The farmer has a herd of goats .
6 2 noun n noun
• (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
Example sentence • The helots were subjected to harsh treatment and were considered property.
7 2 noun n noun
• a small rounded mass of a substance
Example sentence • I bought a bag of wood pellets for my fireplace.
7 2 noun n noun
• a fervent and even militant proponent of something
Example sentence • The group of religious zealots gathered outside the church to protest.
7 2 noun n noun
• a written account of what transpired at a meeting
Example sentence • I will be ready to leave in five minutes .
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I take notes during every lecture to help me study.
7 2 noun n noun
• an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
Example sentence • I love eating peanuts at baseball games.
7 2 noun n noun
• an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
Example sentence • The bandits robbed the bank and escaped with all the money.
11 4 noun n noun
• a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
adjective satellite
• of equal importance, rank, or degree
verb
• bring order and organization to
Example sentence • The coordinates of the restaurant are 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W.
7 2 noun n noun
• a sock that reaches just above the ankle
Example sentence • She wore silver anklets that jingled with every step.
6 2 noun n noun
• a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth
Example sentence • The soldiers in the parade all wore matching berets .
6 2 noun n noun
• any admirable quality or attribute
Example sentence • The merits of the case will be discussed during the trial.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • He was shy and preferred to keep his privates hidden from view.
8 2 noun n noun
• the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
Example sentence • The prophets predicted the arrival of a great leader.
8 2 noun n noun
• pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
Example sentence • The sound of trumpets filled the air as the king entered the room.
7 2 noun n noun
• a loud and disturbing noise
verb
• celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Example sentence • He enjoys playing tennis with his new rackets .
7 2 noun n noun
• a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
verb
• strike against forcefully
Example sentence • The cruise ship had several buffets , each offering different cuisines.
5 1 verb v verb
• be foolish or senile due to old age
Example sentence • She dotes on her grandchildren and spoils them rotten.
7 3 noun n noun
• a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
Example sentence • She wore several amulets around her neck for good luck.
11 4 verb v adjective
• expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
Example sentence • He articulates his thoughts clearly and precisely.
7 2 noun n noun
• a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
Example sentence • The ballots have been counted and the winner has been announced.
7 2 noun n noun
• a short personal letter
verb
• provide housing for (military personnel)
Example sentence • The soldiers were provided with comfortable billets in the nearby village.
10 2 noun n noun
• a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
Example sentence • The tree had many small branchlets .
7 2 noun n noun
• a projectile that is fired from a gun
Example sentence • He loaded the magazine with bullets .
6 2 noun n noun
• a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
Example sentence • The diamond ring is worth 2 carats .
10 3 adjective adj noun
• a mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard
10 3 noun n noun
• a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
Example sentence • I bought a box of chocolates for my friend's birthday.
10 3 noun n noun
• diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
Example sentence • The city has several consulates representing different foreign countries.
8 3 noun n noun
• a relief pilot on an airplane
Example sentence • The copilots communicated with the control tower during the flight.
10 3 verb v noun
• either of two or more related or complementary variables
verb
• to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
Example sentence • The study correlates high levels of stress with increased risk of heart disease.
7 2 noun n noun
• thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
Example sentence • She made delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
8 3 noun n noun
• a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
Example sentence • His demerits are outweighed by his strong work ethic.
10 3 verb v noun
• the state of being held in low esteem
verb
• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
Example sentence • She discredits her opponent with false accusations.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • The flowers were covered in tiny droplets of dew.
7 3 noun n noun
• a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar
Example sentence • She finished sewing the eyelets on her new dress.
7 2 noun n noun
• musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct
verb
• hound or harry relentlessly
Example sentence • I have two ferrets as pets.
7 2 noun n noun
• floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
Example sentence • The old building had several garrets on the top floor.
7 2 noun n noun
• a community of people smaller than a village
Example sentence • The small country had numerous hamlets scattered throughout its countryside.
8 3 verb v verb
• obtain from someone after their death
Example sentence • She inherits her father's estate.
8 2 noun n noun
• a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
Example sentence • I picked up some leaflets about local attractions from the tourist information center.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The legates from different countries gathered for the conference.
7 2 noun n noun
• black wine grape originally from the region of Bordeaux
7 2 noun n noun
• French painter of rural scenes (1814-1875)
Example sentence • I bought a bag of millets to use as a healthier alternative to rice.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The tree produces small brown nutlets each year.
9 3 noun n noun
• A multiplet of eight related things.
Example sentence • The couple became famous overnight when they gave birth to octuplets .
7 3 noun n noun
• beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
Example sentence • I ordered two omelets for breakfast.
7 2 noun n noun
• the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
Example sentence • The chef created a dish that was sure to please everyone's palates .
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