9 4 noun n noun
• a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
Example sentence • My solicitor advised me to plead not guilty.
8 3 noun n noun
• a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
Example sentence • The nurse inserted a catheter into the patient's bladder.
8 4 noun n noun
• the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
Example sentence • The diameter of a circle is equal to twice its radius.
9 4 noun n noun
• a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
Example sentence • The road trip was long, spanning several kilometers.
11 4 noun n noun
• measuring instrument for measuring temperature
Example sentence • I checked my temperature with a digital thermometer .
8 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The picketer stood outside the factory, holding a sign and chanting slogans.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• one who sets written material into type
Example sentence • The compositor arranged the musical notes on the sheet music.
10 4 noun n noun
• (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
Example sentence • The proprietor of the store greeted each customer with a smile.
9 4 noun n noun
• an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
Example sentence • The electronic circuit requires a capacitor to store and release energy.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • The visitor arrived at the museum just as it opened.
11 5 noun n noun
• measuring instrument designed to measure power
Example sentence • A dynamometer is a device used to measure the power output of an engine.
12 5 noun n noun
• a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields
Example sentence • The shipwreck was located using a magnetometer .
9 4 noun n noun
• a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
Example sentence • The temperature parameter should be set between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius.
10 4 noun n noun
• the contestant you hope to defeat
Example sentence • The new smartphone from Apple is expected to outperform its competitors.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
Example sentence • The space orbiter was launched into orbit around the Earth.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
Example sentence • The marketer created a catchy tagline for the new product.
10 4 noun n noun
• caliper for measuring small distances
Example sentence • The scientist used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the hair.
12 4 noun n noun
• spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer
Example sentence • Scientists used a spectrometer to analyze the chemical composition of the unknown substance.
9 3 noun n noun
• a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
Example sentence • The trumpeter played a beautiful melody on his trumpet.
10 4 noun n noun
• a questioner who is excessively harsh
Example sentence • The inquisitor asked the witness a series of probing questions.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The acquisitor was able to secure a lucrative deal for the company.
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Example sentence • The therapist used an elicitor to prompt the client's memory.
9 4 noun n noun
• a substance that retards or stops an activity
Example sentence • The drug acts as an inhibitor to slow down the growth of cancer cells.
7 3 noun n noun
• someone employed to clean and maintain a building
Example sentence • The janitor cleans the school hallways every night.
9 4 noun n noun
• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Example sentence • The police have set up a perimeter around the crime scene.
7 3 noun n noun
• a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
Example sentence • Sheila loves going to the theatre to watch plays.
6 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
Example sentence • The editor made several changes to improve the article.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
verb
• keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
Example sentence • I need to buy a new monitor for my computer.
10 5 noun n noun
• direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
Example sentence • The physical therapist used a goniometer to measure the range of motion in the patient's shoulder.
10 4 noun n noun
• a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
Example sentence • I used a hydrometer to measure the density of the liquid.
10 4 noun n noun
• measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
Example sentence • I need to buy a hygrometer to measure the humidity in my house.
14 6 noun n noun
• any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
Example sentence • The scientists used an interferometer to measure the tiny variations in the light waves.
11 4 noun n noun
• a member of a conspiracy
Example sentence • The conspirator whispered secret instructions to his fellow accomplices.
9 4 noun n noun
• a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution
Example sentence • The bank is responsible for protecting the deposits of the depositor .
7 3 noun n noun
• the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
10 4 noun n noun
• a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home
Example sentence • The babysitter arrived promptly at 6:00 PM.
8 3 noun n noun
• (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an organism (person or animal) that sits
Example sentence • We need to find a dog sitter for our vacation.
9 4 noun n noun
• someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
Example sentence • The exhibitor showcased their latest artwork at the gallery.
6 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The smiter swung his sword with great force.
11 5 noun n noun
• a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat
Example sentence • The chemist used a calorimeter to measure the heat of reaction.
11 4 noun n noun
• an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
Example sentence • The watchmaker proudly displayed his collection of chronometers.
11 4 noun n noun
• someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
Example sentence • She is a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
8 4 noun n noun
• a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
Example sentence • The executor of the will is responsible for distributing the assets to the beneficiaries.
8 3 noun n noun
• a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and is used in chewing
Example sentence • The masseter is a powerful muscle in the jaw that is responsible for chewing.
9 4 noun n noun
• a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
Example sentence • The thickness of a human hair is about 100,000 nanometres.
8 3 noun n noun
• a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade
Example sentence • He brandished his scimitar , ready to strike.
10 4 noun n noun
• measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation
Example sentence • The tachometer on the car dashboard was indicating a high RPM.
7 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
noun
• a period of calm weather
adverb
• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
verb
• become quiet or quieter
Example sentence • Please be quieter in the library.
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