7 2 noun n noun
• the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Example sentence • The company's profits have been steadily increasing over the past year.
9 3 verb v verb
• commit once again, as of a crime
Example sentence • He recommits to his fitness routine every January.
7 2 noun n noun
• a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
Example sentence • I earned enough credits to graduate.
5 2 verb v verb
• prevent from being included or considered or accepted
Example sentence • She omits certain details from her story to protect her privacy.
3 1 adjective adj noun
• the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
Example sentence • The dog wagged its tail.
11 4 verb v verb
• To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable
Example sentence • She often overcommits herself and ends up being overwhelmed.
7 2 noun n noun
• an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
Example sentence • The Halloween decorations included ghosts and spirits .
8 2 noun n noun
• fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The thermits were ignited to produce a high-temperature reaction.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone to whom private matters are confided
adjective satellite
• marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
Example sentence • I need to buy new intimates for my upcoming vacation.
6 2 noun n noun
• the greatest possible degree of something
verb
• place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Example sentence • There are limits to what I can do for you.
5 2 noun n noun
• any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
Example sentence • The company sold 100 units of their new smartphone on the first day.
9 3 noun n noun
• a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
Example sentence • I love reading whodunits and trying to solve the mysteries.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
Example sentence • The bank statement showed multiple debits from my account.
8 3 noun n noun
• a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit
Example sentence • The protein is composed of multiple subunits .
7 2 noun n noun
• assembly possessing high legislative powers
Example sentence • The senates of different countries have different powers and responsibilities.
7 2 noun n noun
• a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
Example sentence • Shakespeare's sonnets are considered some of the greatest in English literature.
6 2 noun n noun
• any admirable quality or attribute
Example sentence • The merits of the case will be discussed during the trial.
7 2 noun n noun
• childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Example sentence • His poor diet and lack of sunlight exposure led to the development of rickets .
8 2 noun n Example sentence • The artist received plaudits for her breathtaking performance.
7 2 noun
• (Islam) the will of Allah
8 2 noun n noun
• the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
Example sentence • Different countries have different climates .
12 3 noun n noun
• an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
verb
• estimate based on a calculation
Example sentence • I don't have the exact figures, but I can give you some guesstimates .
9 3 noun n noun
• a colorless plum brandy popular in the Balkans
Example sentence • In many Eastern European countries, slivovitz is considered a traditional drink.
9 2 noun n noun
• a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
Example sentence • She stacked multiple beaded bracelets on her wrist.
5 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
Example sentence • I received the edits for my manuscript from the editor.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an opening that permits escape or release
verb
• move out of or depart from
Example sentence • There are multiple exits in this building.
7 2 noun n noun
• an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien
Example sentence • Bilbo Baggins is one of the most famous hobbits in literature.
5 2 noun n noun
• a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography
Example sentence • You can find the obits section at the back of the newspaper.
7 2 noun n noun
• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Example sentence • The church installed new pulpits to accommodate multiple speakers.
7 2 noun n noun
• someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
Example sentence • The political pundits predicted a clear victory for the incumbent candidate.
7 2 noun n noun
• a small tasty bit of food
Example sentence • She shared interesting tidbits about her trip to Europe.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
verb
• make a passage or journey from one place to another
Example sentence • The city has improved its public transits in recent years.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
verb
• go to see a place, as for entertainment
Example sentence • She visits her grandmother every Sunday.
6 2 noun n noun
• United States admiral of the Pacific fleet during World War II who used aircraft carriers to destroy the Japanese navy (1885-1966)
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a reddish brown homespun fabric
adjective satellite
• of brown with a reddish tinge
Example sentence • I bought a bag of russets from the grocery store.
10 4 noun n noun
• written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
Example sentence • The lawyer submitted several affidavits as evidence in court.
8 3 verb v verb
• take watchful responsibility for
Example sentence • She babysits for her neighbors every Saturday night.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• financial assistance in time of need
Example sentence • I signed up for a benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement savings.
8 3 noun n noun
• the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
Example sentence • The country is facing significant budget deficits .
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
verb
• put, fix, force, or implant
Example sentence • He deposits his paycheck into his savings account.
6 2 noun n noun
• one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
Example sentence • The math professor explained the concept of place value using different digits .
8 3 verb v verb
• be an inhabitant of or reside in
Example sentence • The bird inhabits the trees in the forest.
10 3 noun n noun
• an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities
adjective satellite
• not commercially motivated
Example sentence • Many nonprofits rely on donations to fund their programs.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • He revisits his childhood home every year.
8 2 noun n noun
• an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
verb
• line with a Babbitt metal
Example sentence • They used babbitts to line the bearings of the machine.
8 2 noun n noun
• a small book usually having a paper cover
Example sentence • I picked up several booklets at the tourism office to guide me around the city.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
adjective satellite
• surrendered as a penalty
verb
• lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
Example sentence • The forfeits for breaking the rules were severe penalties.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several islets off the coast of Miami.
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