6 1 noun
n
noun
• a momentary flash of light
verb
• put in motion or move to act
Example sentence • The sparks flew as the two cars collided.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• buildings for carrying on industrial labor
Example sentence • The museum displayed many great works of art.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a dull stupid fatuous person
Example sentence • My classmates at the math club are a bunch of dorks .
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a utensil with two or more prongs, used for serving or eating food
Example sentence • I need to buy new forks for the dining table.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• North American songbirds having a yellow breast
Example sentence • We woke up early to catch the larks singing at dawn.
5 1
verb
• (usually of a male) To have sex with (someone).
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a strange attitude or habit
verb
• twist or curve abruptly
Example sentence • She has many quirks that make her unique.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage
Example sentence • Every spring, storks migrate to their breeding grounds.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
Example sentence • There are many beautiful parks in the city.
8 2
noun
• The Runic alphabet as used to write Old English.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
Example sentence • The crowd was amazed by the spectacular fireworks display.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
Example sentence • The fleet consisted of several barques and schooners.
10 2 verb, noun
v, n
adjective
• relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
noun
• a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
Example sentence • She starred in a series of successful burlesques .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• A small wooden trading vessel, brightly painted and rigged for sail, traditionally used for fishing and trawling.
Example sentence • Tourists enjoy exploring the coastline on caiques in the Mediterranean.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
Example sentence • In English, many words have been borrowed from other languages, resulting in calques .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms
Example sentence • The cangues were used as a form of punishment during medieval times.
7 1 noun
n
noun
• (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor
Example sentence • The knights wore shining casques adorned with feathers.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a written order directing a bank to pay money
verb
• withdraw money by writing a check
Example sentence • Please make sure you have enough funds in your account before writing cheques .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
Example sentence • We hiked to the top of the mountain and saw several cirques .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a group of followers hired to applaud at a performance
Example sentence • The theater company hired a group of claques to ensure a positive response from the audience.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
Example sentence • In high school, there were several cliques that formed based on interests and hobbies.
7 2 noun
n
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5 1 noun
n
Example sentence • She carefully examined the clues left at the crime scene.
9 2 verb
v
verb
• make sense of; assign a meaning to
Example sentence • She construes his silence as agreement.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
verb
• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Example sentence • He gave her a few cues to help her with the dance routine.
6 2
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Example sentence • Espero que fiques bem logo.
6 2
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6 1 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
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10 2 noun
n
noun
• a factory where steel is made
Example sentence • The new steelworks facility is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the area.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
Example sentence • The caciques gathered to discuss the tribe's problems.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a decorated bier on which a coffin rests in state during a funeral
Example sentence • The grand cathedral was adorned with magnificent catafalques during the funeral ceremony.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically
verb
• make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
Example sentence • I enjoy flipping through furniture catalogues to get design inspirations.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
Example sentence • The caziques were the hereditary chiefs or rulers of indigenous tribes in pre-Columbian America.
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The aroma of freshly baked chibouques filled the bakery.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• A film archive with small cinemas, screening classic and art-house films.
Example sentence • Many cinematheques organize special screenings and retrospectives.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an associate that one works with
Example sentence • I have a lunch meeting with my colleagues tomorrow.
9 3 verb
v
11 4 noun
n
noun
• an official report (usually sent in haste)
Example sentence • The government issued a series of communiques to address the recent crisis.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Example sentence • She continues to work late every night.
8 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • She wore a beautiful hair accessory made of copihues .
13 4 verb
v
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Example sentence • He counterargues assertively when faced with criticism.
11 3 verb
v
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Example sentence • The defendant countersues the plaintiff for defamation.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
Example sentence • I received several critiques on my artwork at the gallery.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
Example sentence • She adorned her handwritten letter with elegant curlicues .
9 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • She loved to draw curlycues at the end of her signature.
9 3 noun
n
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11 4 noun
n
noun
• a film or illustrated lecture on traveling
Example sentence • I enjoy reading travelogues about different countries.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a public utility that provides water
Example sentence • I could hear the waterworks from the upstairs bathroom.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the workplace where coal gas is manufactured
Example sentence • The old gasworks have been converted into a public park.
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