7 1 verb, noun
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noun
• a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
verb
• articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments
Example sentence • She spoke in hushed tones and strange tongues .
5 1 noun
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noun
• either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
Example sentence • She took a deep breath, filling her lungs with fresh air.
5 1 noun
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• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
Example sentence • She climbed up the ladder, gripping onto the rungs tightly.
5 1 noun
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• Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil
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5 1 noun
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• a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
Example sentence • I love listening to the blues on a rainy day.
6 2 noun
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noun
• beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
Example sentence • He holds traditional values such as honesty and integrity.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
adjective
• owed and payable immediately or on demand
noun
• that which is deserved or owed
adverb
• directly or exactly; straight
Example sentence • He paid his dues and became a full member of the club.
7 2 noun
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noun
• the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
Example sentence • Honesty and loyalty are virtues that many people value.
11 3 noun
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noun
• a viral disease of sheep and cattle that is transmitted by biting midges
Example sentence • The bluetongues in this zoo are starting to breed.
9 3 noun
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• widespread European weed with spiny tongue-shaped leaves and yellow flowers; naturalized in United States
Example sentence • I saw a field of oxtongues blooming by the river.
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8 3 noun
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noun
• military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
Example sentence • He wore his army fatigues to the military training exercise.
8 3 noun
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• a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
Example sentence • I am currently reading a collection of eclogues by Virgil.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The mechanic adjusted the torques on the bolts to ensure they were properly fastened.
12 3 noun
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Example sentence • There are over 250 species of beardtongues worldwide.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
Example sentence • Scuba divers use aqualungs to breathe underwater.
5 1 noun
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• fecal matter of animals
verb
• fertilize or dress with dung
5 1 noun
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noun
• a one-horse sleigh consisting of a box on runners
4 2 noun
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• a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • Interest accrues on your savings account balance.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a fit of shivering or shaking
Example sentence • She shivered uncontrollably as the agues ran through her body.
9 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
noun
• something having the property of being analogous to something else
Example sentence • The new product is said to be one of the best analogues available on the market.
8 3 noun
n
adjective satellite
• made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
Example sentence • He collects antiques from all over the world.
9 4 noun
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noun
• a short moral story (often with animal characters)
Example sentence • Aesop's fables are famous apologues that teach moral lessons through animal characters.
9 3 noun
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• a decorative design made of one material sewn over another
Example sentence • She added some beautiful appliques to her wedding dress.
10 3 noun
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• position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
Example sentence • The dancer performed graceful arabesques across the stage.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• present reasons and arguments
Example sentence • He argues that climate change is a pressing issue.
7 3 noun
n
Example sentence • There are many avenues to explore when it comes to career options.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
verb
• cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
Example sentence • We had two barbecues over the weekend.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
verb
• cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
Example sentence • We had two barbeques at the beach over the summer.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750
noun
• elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century
adjective satellite
• having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
Example sentence • Her collection includes several baroques from the 17th century.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
Example sentence • The fleet consisted of several barques and schooners.
7 1 noun
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noun
• a member of a people of unknown origin living in the western Pyrenees in France and Spain
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter
Example sentence • The hunters organized battues to control the deer population.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist
Example sentence • We played a few rounds of beziques after dinner.
7 1 noun
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noun
• a thick cream soup made from shellfish
Example sentence • We sampled different bisques during the culinary festival.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry
Example sentence • I love shopping at small boutiques for unique clothing.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • He wore a pair of brown brogues to the wedding.
10 2 verb, noun
v, n
adjective
• relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
noun
• a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
Example sentence • She starred in a series of successful burlesques .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
Example sentence • The caciques gathered to discuss the tribe's problems.
7 2 noun
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noun
• A small wooden trading vessel, brightly painted and rigged for sail, traditionally used for fishing and trawling.
Example sentence • Tourists enjoy exploring the coastline on caiques in the Mediterranean.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
Example sentence • In English, many words have been borrowed from other languages, resulting in calques .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms
Example sentence • The cangues were used as a form of punishment during medieval times.
7 1 noun
n
noun
• (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor
Example sentence • The knights wore shining casques adorned with feathers.
11 4 noun
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noun
• a decorated bier on which a coffin rests in state during a funeral
Example sentence • The grand cathedral was adorned with magnificent catafalques during the funeral ceremony.
10 4 noun
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noun
• a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically
verb
• make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
Example sentence • I enjoy flipping through furniture catalogues to get design inspirations.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
Example sentence • The caziques were the hereditary chiefs or rulers of indigenous tribes in pre-Columbian America.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a written order directing a bank to pay money
verb
• withdraw money by writing a check
Example sentence • Please make sure you have enough funds in your account before writing cheques .
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The aroma of freshly baked chibouques filled the bakery.
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