5 2 noun
n
noun
• a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
Example sentence • The heart is a vital organ in the human body.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
6 2 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone
Example sentence • In Greek mythology, Medusa was a gorgon with snakes for hair.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
adjective satellite
• the usual or familiar type
Example sentence • I love spending time in my garden .
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Example sentence • I ask for your pardon for arriving late to the meeting.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
verb
• negotiate the terms of an exchange
Example sentence • I found a great bargain on these shoes at the thrift store.
6 2 adverb
adv
noun
• a South African unit of measure equal to about 2 acres
Example sentence • Ich habe morgen einen wichtigen Termin.
3 1 verb
v
noun
• airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
verb
• preserve in a can or tin
Example sentence • She can play the piano beautifully.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• play in which children pretend to put out a fire
Example sentence • The fireman rushed into the burning building to rescue the trapped residents.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who exercises control over workers
Example sentence • The foreman oversees the construction site and ensures that work is progressing smoothly.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The sky began to darken as the storm approached.
6 2 verb
v
Example sentence • She used a hairdryer to help harden the paint.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Example sentence • She inherited a large fortune from her grandfather.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
Example sentence • The purple martin is a type of swallow bird.
4 1
preposition
• Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.
conjunction
• Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
Example sentence • He is taller than his brother.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
verb
• act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university
Example sentence • The chairman called the meeting to order.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a child who has lost both parents
Example sentence • The orphan lived in a foster home until he was adopted.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• (sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
6 2 noun
n
noun
• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • The car's engine started smoking.
2 4 adjective
adj
noun
• an associate degree in nursing
Example sentence • I need an apple for my recipe.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The gentleman held the door open for the lady.
9 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a member of an uncivilized people
adjective satellite
• without civilizing influences
Example sentence • The barbarian invaded the peaceful village.
12 6 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
noun
• someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
adjective satellite
• marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
Example sentence • The humanitarian provided aid to the refugees in the war-torn country.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
Example sentence • The librarian helped me find a book on ancient history.
12 6 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life
noun
• an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government
adjective satellite
• characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control
Example sentence • The country's government is known for its totalitarian control over the media.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement
Example sentence • She was chosen as the valedictorian for her outstanding academic achievements.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• termination of pregnancy
Example sentence • The majority of voters support a woman's right to choose abortion .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
Example sentence • Diamond is a form of carbon with a crystalline lattice structure.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• something determined in relation to something that includes it
Example sentence • He only ate a small portion of the cake.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• the main good female character in a work of fiction
Example sentence • She saved the drowning child and was hailed as a heroine .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Example sentence • He couldn't help but feel responsible for his sister's misfortune .
4 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
verb
• destroy completely; damage irreparably
Example sentence • The abandoned house was in ruins.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the chief official in charge of a prison
Example sentence • The prison warden conducted a surprise inspection of the cells.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• A person who transported goods, usually with a horse and cart.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a worker who installs and repairs electric wiring
Example sentence • The wireman fixed the electrical wiring in our house.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is a strong and independent woman .
10 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products
Example sentence • She has been a vegetarian for over 10 years.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school
Example sentence • My little sister just started kindergarten this year.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
Example sentence • The barman served me a pint of beer.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits
Example sentence • The rowan tree in my backyard is full of berries.
7 2 adverb, noun, adjective
adv, n, adj
adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
adjective satellite
• resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity
Example sentence • He embraced a spartan lifestyle, focusing only on the bare necessities.
8 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The corpsman quickly assessed the soldier's wounds.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an onerous or difficult concern
verb
• weight down with a load
Example sentence • The heavy suitcase was a burden to carry up the stairs.
7 3 noun
n
adjective
• of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture
noun
• a native or inhabitant of Cyprus
adjective satellite
• resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
Example sentence • The house by the lake became their tranquil haven .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
Example sentence • The medical jargon was difficult for the patient to understand.
6 2 verb
v
Example sentence • Please listen carefully to my instructions.
4 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective
• affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
noun
• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
adjective satellite
• with no protection or shield
verb
• cause to open or to become open
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a person with great powers and abilities
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