7 2 noun n noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
5 2 noun n noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
3 1 verb v noun
• (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Example sentence • He had several scratches on his arms from playing with the cat.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
Example sentence • I bought some bananas from the grocery store.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) informal term for breeches
Example sentence • He rolled up his britches before wading into the river.
6 2 noun n noun
• an abundance of material possessions and resources
Example sentence • He amassed great riches during his successful business career.
7 2 preposition
• On account of, because of.
conjunction
• By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
Example sentence • I couldn't go to the party because I had to work.
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
7 3 noun n noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • Many computer viruses can infiltrate a system and cause significant damage.
6 2 noun n noun
• Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)
Example sentence • The callas in the garden bloomed beautifully.
9 3 noun n noun
• thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour
Example sentence • I like to eat tacos with tortillas .
9 3 noun n noun
• a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
adjective satellite
• covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups
Example sentence • I need to buy new umbrellas for the upcoming rainy season.
7 2 noun n noun
• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
Example sentence • She underwent therapy to address childhood traumas .
6 2 noun n noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a collection of things sharing a common attribute
verb
• arrange or order by classes or categories
Example sentence • I have three classes in the morning.
6 2 verb v adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
7 3 noun n noun
• equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
Example sentence • I need to buy new cameras for our photography club.
6 2 noun n noun
• a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
Example sentence • I enjoy watching romantic dramas .
7 3 noun n noun
• a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
Example sentence • I like to wear my cozy pajamas when I go to bed.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • The company set new quotas for sales representatives this quarter.
5 2 noun n noun
• Any of various melodic forms used in Indian classical music, or a piece of music composed in such a form.
Example sentence • There are hundreds of different ragas in the Indian classical music system.
5 3 noun n noun
• an elaborate song for solo voice
Example sentence • The opera singer practiced her arias diligently to prepare for her upcoming performance.
13 4 noun n noun
• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
6 2 noun n noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
7 2 noun n noun
• education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
verb
• move swiftly through or over
Example sentence • I am taking five courses this semester.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
7 2 noun n noun
• German writer of novels and poetry and plays (born 1927)
Example sentence • The cows grazed on the lush green grasses .
8 2 verb v noun
• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
verb
• to stress, single out as important
Example sentence • He stresses the importance of proper nutrition.
9 2 verb v noun
• a large and unbroken expanse or distance
adjective satellite
• having an elongated seating area
verb
• occupy a large, elongated area
Example sentence • She stretches her arms before starting her yoga practice.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a just detectable amount
verb
• follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
Example sentence • The detective found traces of blood at the crime scene.
7 2 noun n noun
• a Nicaraguan counterrevolutionary guerrilla force from 1979 to 1990; it opposed a left-wing government, with support from the United States
Example sentence • The contras fought against the Sandinista government in Nicaragua.
6 2 noun n noun
• small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit
Example sentence • I bought a bag of guavas from the market.
10 4 noun n noun
• an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
Example sentence • She loved watching old melodramas on Sunday afternoons.
6 2 noun n noun
• The spiritual leader of a Chassidic Jewish community.
Example sentence • Hasidic rebbes are known for their piety and devotion.
6 2 noun n preposition
• Against; in opposition to.
Example sentence • The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.
7 3 noun n noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Example sentence • She filed a lawsuit seeking damages for personal injury.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
8 3 noun n noun
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
verb
• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example sentence • She had several bruises on her legs from the fall.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
verb
• reinforce with a buttress
Example sentence • The cathedral's buttresses provided support for the towering walls.
10 3 noun n noun
• ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
Example sentence • I need to buy new ink cartridges for my printer.
12 4 noun n noun
• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example sentence • She had to face the consequences of her actions.
7 2 noun n noun
• the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Example sentence • The patient received a corneal transplant to replace damaged corneas .
7 2 noun n noun
• the dead body of a human being
Example sentence • The police discovered several decomposing corpses in the abandoned house.
7 1 noun n noun
• a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for
Example sentence • She works at one of the local creches .
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste
Example sentence • I added some cresses to my salad for extra flavor.
7 2 verb v noun
• a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
Example sentence • He dredges up memories of his childhood.
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