5 2 noun
n
adjective
• feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
Example sentence • I want to express my sincerest sorry for the mistake I made.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
Example sentence • The children gathered around the storyteller to hear a captivating story .
5 2 noun
n
Example sentence • Their victory brought great glory to the team.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• slender long-beaked fish of temperate Atlantic waters
Example sentence • I had grilled saury for dinner last night.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
Example sentence • She studies music at the conservatory .
4 2 noun
n
noun
• a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
Example sentence • The blue tang fish is often referred to as a dory .
4 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The horror movie was filled with gory scenes of violence.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
Example sentence • The astronomer used the observatory to study distant galaxies.
9 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• relating to or created by statutes
adjective satellite
• prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute
Example sentence • The company failed to comply with statutory regulations.
4 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
Example sentence • He is a loyal tory and has supported the party for many years.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle
Example sentence • I saw a beautiful tori gate at the entrance of the shrine.
10 5 adjective
adj
adjective
• relating to or adapted for walking
noun
• a covered walkway (as in a cloister)
Example sentence • He was temporarily ambulatory after the surgery.
11 5 adjective
adj
adjective
• of or relating to circulation
Example sentence • The circulatory system is responsible for the transport of oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body.
9 5 adjective
adj
adjective
• having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
Example sentence • He offered an expiatory sacrifice to atone for his sins.
5 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
Example sentence • The hoary old trees stood tall in the forest.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits
Example sentence • I saw a beautiful lory at the zoo.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
Example sentence • The outlawry of certain drugs has not deterred their use.
9 3 noun
n
Example sentence • John's vainglory stemmed from his constant need for praise and admiration.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• Any reproductive structure, in some lichens and fungi, that produces spores.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
Example sentence • The clearstory of the church is filled with beautiful stained glass windows.
11 5 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
Example sentence • Her denigratory comments about her colleagues earned her a reputation as a troublemaker.
10 5 adjective
adj
noun
• an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises)
Example sentence • The salutatory gesture of shaking hands is a common form of greeting.
4 2 noun
n
noun
• a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes
Example sentence • I bought a pair of zori for my trip to Japan.
12 5 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
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Example sentence • She gave an appreciatory nod to the pianist after his outstanding performance.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• Distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something.
Example sentence • As she meditated, she could feel the positive aurae surrounding her.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• The previous life and experiences of a person, especially a character in a dramatic work, but also a real-life person.
Example sentence • The author provided a detailed backstory for each of the main characters.
11 5 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The teacher gave an explicatory explanation of the complex scientific concept.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view.
Example sentence • Learning about herstory helps us better understand the experiences of women throughout time.
8 3 noun
n
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5 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • In Japanese, each hiragana character typically represents one or two morae .
8 3
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Example sentence • The newspaper article was just a nonstory about a celebrity's haircut.
9 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The overstory of the forest consisted of tall, mature trees.
7 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• Tending to persuade; persuasive
Example sentence • Her suasory speech convinced the jury to side with the defendant.
11 4 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The translatory motion of the train seemed smooth and consistent.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• The layer of plants that grow in the shade of the canopy of a forest.
Example sentence • The dense understory of the rainforest makes it difficult to navigate.
12 6 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value
Example sentence • His depreciatory remarks about her work were uncalled for.
13 6 adjective
adj
adjective
• Of, pertaining to, or in the nature of improvisation
Example sentence • He delivered an improvisatory speech at the conference.
14 6 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The study aimed to investigate the postcopulatory behaviors of male birds.
4 2 noun
n
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5 2 adjective
adj
noun
• United States actor (born in Hungary) noted for playing sinister roles (1904-1964)
10 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• Italian educator who developed a method of teaching mentally handicapped children and advocated a child-centered approach (1870-1952)
8 4
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Example sentence • The hospital's sanatory facilities were state-of-the-art.
7 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century .
3 1 noun
n
pronoun
• (personal) The female person or animal previously mentioned or implied.
Example sentence • The doctor examined her and reassured her that she was healthy.
6 2 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The horror movie was scaury , with its terrifying characters and gruesome scenes.
2 1 verb
v
noun
• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I want to be successful in my career.
2 1 noun
n
noun
• the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
Example sentence • The doctor said he is in good health.
2 1 noun
n
noun
• a state in New England with capital Augusta
Example sentence • Please pass me the book.
2 1 noun
n
noun
• the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
Example sentence • Can we meet later today?
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
Example sentence • The chemistry between them was undeniable.
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