15 5 noun n noun
• any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
Example sentence • She was prescribed antidepressants to help manage her depression.
11 3 noun n adjective
• capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
noun
• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Example sentence • Many people use depressants like alcohol or sedatives to help them relax or sleep.
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
noun
• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • I received many presents on my birthday.
12 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp
adjective satellite
• emitting light during exposure to radiation from an external source
Example sentence • The fluorescents in the office flickered and made it difficult to concentrate.
9 2 noun n noun
• any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
adjective satellite
• resembling the new moon in shape
Example sentence • She took out the crescents from the oven, piping hot and golden brown.
10 3 noun n noun
• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Example sentence • The car engine requires regular oil changes and lubricants .
12 4 noun n Example sentence • There are four basic temperaments : sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic.
11 4 noun n adjective
• relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent
noun
• a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
adjective satellite
• being of the age 13 through 19
Example sentence • Many adolescents struggle with their self-image during puberty.
8 2 noun n noun
• people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
Example sentence • The writings of the ancients provide valuable insights into their way of life.
11 3 noun n noun
• Any substance that is used to prevent settling or clumping of particles suspended in a liquid.
Example sentence • The dispersants helped to mitigate the environmental impact of the oil spill.
9 3 noun n noun
• something that causes irritation and annoyance
Example sentence • Common irritants such as pollen can cause allergies.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • The peasants worked in the fields from sunrise to sunset.
9 2 noun n noun
• large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
Example sentence • There are many pheasants in the forest.
10 3 noun n noun
• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
Example sentence • The business partners signed the agreements to finalize the merger.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
verb
• provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
Example sentence • He had outstanding warrants for his arrest.
10 3 noun n noun
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Example sentence • The city council announced tax abatements for businesses that invest in renewable energy.
10 3 noun n noun
• a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
Example sentence • The apartments are located on the top floor of the building.
13 4 noun n noun
• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
Example sentence • They had many disagreements over how to prioritize their tasks.
12 3 noun n noun
• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
Example sentence • The politician's endorsements from prominent figures helped boost his popularity.
12 3 noun n noun
• the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Example sentence • The enforcements of the new policy have led to a decrease in crime rates.
11 3 noun n noun
• a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
Example sentence • The Grand Canyon is characterized by towering escarpments .
11 3 noun n noun
• the occurrence of a change for the worse
Example sentence • Many people with visual impairments use braille to read and write.
9 3 noun n adjective
• free from evil or guilt
noun
• a person who lacks knowledge of evil
adjective satellite
• lacking intent or capacity to injure
Example sentence • The documentary shed light on the struggles faced by innocents who were wrongfully convicted.
11 3 noun n noun
• a device that requires skill for proper use
verb
• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Example sentence • The surgeon used various instruments during the operation.
9 2 noun n noun
• the paved surface of a thoroughfare
Example sentence • The pavements in this city are very well-maintained.
14 3 noun n noun
• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Example sentence • The army sent reinforcements to bolster the front line.
9 2 noun n noun
• the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Example sentence • The basements of old houses often have a musty smell.
13 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Example sentence • The company's disbursements totaled $1 million last quarter.
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14 5 noun n noun
• a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion
Example sentence • There is a debate about the legality and availability of abortifacients .
11 3 noun n noun
• all of the offspring of a given progenitor
Example sentence • The descendants of that family still live in this town.
10 3 noun n noun
• a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
Example sentence • The job posting attracted numerous qualified applicants .
12 3 noun n noun
• a person who brings an action in a court of law
Example sentence • The complainants alleged that their neighbors were making excessive noise.
11 3 noun n noun
• a member of a congregation (especially that of a church or synagogue)
Example sentence • The congregants gathered together for the Sunday service.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• Anything, such as a drug, that causes convulsions
Example sentence • Some convulsants can have serious side effects.
10 3 noun n noun
• large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish
Example sentence • There were several cormorants perched on the branch.
11 3 noun n noun
• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Example sentence • The teacher gave us weekly assessments to measure our progress.
9 2 noun n noun
• a businessperson engaged in retail trade
Example sentence • The merchants set up their stalls at the local market.
12 3 noun n noun
• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
Example sentence • The city endured relentless bombardments during the war.
11 3 noun n noun
• a specialized division of a large organization
Example sentence • The school has multiple departments , including the science department.
10 3 noun n adjective
• relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
noun
• a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
adjective satellite
• contingent on something else
Example sentence • Parents can claim their children as dependents on their tax return.
11 3 noun n noun
• the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work
Example sentence • They sent troops on multiple deployments to the war zone.
7 2 noun n noun
• a teacher at some universities
Example sentence • The docents at the museum took us on a guided tour of the art gallery.
11 3 noun n noun
• the state of being employed or having a job
Example sentence • She had multiple employments throughout her career.
12 3 noun n noun
• a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
Example sentence • Several senators voted in favor of the impeachments of the corrupt officials.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
verb
• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
Example sentence • She placed her gardening implements neatly in the shed.
13 3 noun n noun
• time during which some action is awaited
Example sentence • The postponements of the match were due to bad weather conditions.
11 3 noun n noun
• the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
Example sentence • The survey was completed by 100 respondents .
7 2 noun n noun
• relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
Example sentence • There are several species of rodents , including mice, rats, and squirrels.
10 3 noun n noun
• a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
Example sentence • The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments : baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, matrimony, and holy orders.
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