5 2 noun n noun
• son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
3 1 verb v noun
• the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
verb
• put into a certain place or abstract location
Example sentence • Please put your toys away before dinner.
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• meeting adequate standards for a purpose
noun
• a display of bad temper
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
verb
• be agreeable or acceptable to
Example sentence • She tried on several different outfits to find the perfect fit .
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
Example sentence • The pilot flew the plane through heavy turbulence.
3 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument
verb
• separate with or as if with an instrument
Example sentence • She has a small cut on her finger.
5 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person of subnormal intelligence
Example sentence • She called him an idiot for forgetting their anniversary.
4 1 verb v verb
• move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Example sentence • Please shut the door on your way out.
6 2 adverb adv noun
• Something that cannot be done.
verb
• Can not (be unable to).
Example sentence • I cannot believe she did that.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
adjective satellite
• (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct
Example sentence • The weather forecast was accurate , and it didn't rain like they predicted.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a politician who is running for public office
Example sentence • She is a strong candidate for the job.
9 2 noun n noun
• a mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard
7 2 noun n noun
• the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
Example sentence • The climate in this region is very hot and dry.
4 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a prescribed selection of foods
verb
• follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons
Example sentence • I am on a strict diet to lose weight.
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
verb
• empty completely; destroy the inside of
Example sentence • I have a strange feeling in my gut .
4 1 noun n noun
• an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
Example sentence • The mutt happily wagged its tail at the sight of its owner.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• Egyptian goddess of the sky
Example sentence • She cracked open a nut with a nutcracker.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
verb
• copy illegally; of published material
Example sentence • The pirate sailed the high seas in search of buried treasure.
4 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a public act of violence by an unruly mob
verb
• take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
Example sentence • The protest turned into a riot , with people throwing stones and setting cars on fire.
8 2 adverb adv adverb
• to a small degree or extent
Example sentence • I am somewhat tired after a long day at work.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
noun
• the finest or most superior quality of its kind
adjective satellite
• being the last or concluding element of a series
Example sentence • Winning the gold medal was his ultimate goal.
9 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness
Example sentence • The plane went into autopilot mode once it reached a certain altitude.
6 2 noun n noun
• usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
Example sentence • I have a pet parrot named Polly.
4 1 noun n noun
• a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
Example sentence • She showed great grit and determination in completing the marathon.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
adjective satellite
• meant or adapted for an occasion or use
verb
• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Example sentence • The teacher chose an appropriate book for the students' reading level.
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• having no intervening medium
adjective satellite
• of the present time and place
Example sentence • I need an immediate response to this email.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
adjective satellite
• based on known statements or events or conditions
Example sentence • He has a legitimate reason for being late.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
noun
• a person who suffers misfortune
adjective satellite
• unsuitable or regrettable
Example sentence • It is unfortunate that we lost the game.
6 2 noun n noun
• stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout the Northern Hemisphere; hibernates in winter
Example sentence • I spotted a marmot on our hike through the mountains.
6 2 noun n noun
• a fervent and even militant proponent of something
Example sentence • He was a religious zealot who would stop at nothing to convert others to his belief.
9 3 noun n noun
• diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
Example sentence • I had to apply for a visa at the German consulate .
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person appointed or elected to represent others
verb
• transfer power to someone
Example sentence • The delegate from Texas spoke eloquently at the conference.
6 2 noun n noun
• a drinking glass with a base and stem
Example sentence • She sipped her tea from a delicate porcelain goblet .
7 3 noun n noun
• lean flesh of very large flatfish of Atlantic or Pacific
Example sentence • I ordered a delicious grilled halibut at the seafood restaurant.
8 3 noun n noun
• any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk
Example sentence • I love the taste of hazelnut in my coffee.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a person who can read and write
adjective satellite
• knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields
Example sentence • She is a highly educated literate .
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
noun
• a person who takes a position in the political center
Example sentence • The moderator kept the debate civil and moderate .
7 3 noun n noun
• one who loves and defends his or her country
Example sentence • He was a true patriot and fought for his country until the end.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
verb
• strike (a golf ball) lightly, with a putter
Example sentence • He made a perfect putt to win the golf tournament.
3 1 noun n noun
• a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
verb
• be in a state of sexual excitement; of male mammals
Example sentence • The car got stuck in a deep rut in the muddy road.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a proud stiff pompous gait
verb
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Example sentence • She walked with a confident strut , showing off her new dress.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who takes the place of another person
adjective satellite
• providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
Example sentence • She acted as a surrogate for her sister, carrying the baby to term.
3 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval
Example sentence • She gave a small tut of disapproval.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • I prefer to watch the uncut version of movies.
3 1 noun n noun
• a sheath worn to protect a finger
Example sentence • She laid her baby down on the cot and covered him with a blanket.
3 1 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• a small piece or quantity of something
Example sentence • I took a small bit of chocolate from the box.
2 1 noun n noun
• the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
Example sentence • I found a book in the library and checked it out.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• not quite exact or correct
Example sentence • The approximate cost of the project is $10,000.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
Example sentence • She played collegiate basketball for four years.
10 4 noun n noun
• a person from your own country
Example sentence • My compatriot and I are both from the same town.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having unsuitable feminine qualities
Example sentence • He was often teased by his classmates for his effeminate mannerisms.
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