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10 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
Example sentence • He maintained controlled breathing during the yoga class.
4 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
Example sentence • She placed the books on the bookshelf and gave them a tight hold .
3 1 adjective adj adjective
• (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
adjective satellite
• of a very early stage in development
Example sentence • The old man walked slowly across the street.
4 1 verb v noun
• a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
Example sentence • She told her friend about the party.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
Example sentence • The paroled inmate is required to check in with their probation officer regularly.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• register formally as a participant or member
Example sentence • She was an enrolled member of the tribe.
4 1 adjective adj adjective
• having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
noun
• a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
adjective satellite
• having lost freshness through passage of time
Example sentence • I need a jacket because it's cold outside.
4 1 noun n adjective satellite
• made from or covered with gold
Example sentence • He found a large nugget of gold while panning in the river.
4 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• disposed of to a purchaser
Example sentence • The sold sign indicates that the property has been purchased.
5 1 verb v adjective
• having a sole or soles especially as specified; used in combination
Example sentence • He soled his old shoes for a good price.
9 2 verb v noun
• an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
Example sentence • He loopholedd his way out of paying taxes.
11 3 verb v noun
• a specific (often simplistic) category
verb
• place into a small compartment
Example sentence • She was often pigeonholed as a romantic comedy actress.
8 2 verb v verb
• praise, glorify, or honor
Example sentence • He extolled the virtues of eating a healthy diet.
9 2 verb v noun
• a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
verb
• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Example sentence • The police patrolled the neighborhood to ensure security.
6 1 verb v verb
• get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
Example sentence • The research team polled 500 participants about their voting preferences.
8 1 verb v verb
• To change one's view of data on a computer's display, typically using a scroll bar or a scroll wheel to move in gradual increments.
Example sentence • She scrolled through her social media feed.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The crowd gasped in awe as the performer revealed his amazing trick - behold the magic!
4 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• a typeface with thick heavy lines
Example sentence • The company's new advertising campaign was a bold move.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• bend or lay so that one part covers the other
Example sentence • She meticulously made a fold in the paper.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
Example sentence • The rolled carpet was easy to carry.
5 1 verb v noun
• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
verb
• censure severely or angrily
Example sentence • My mother scolded me for forgetting to do my chores.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• used of paved surfaces having holes or pits
Example sentence • The potholed road made for a bumpy ride.
5 1 verb v noun
• a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
Example sentence • She doled out candy to the trick-or-treaters.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • The gunkholed boat was covered in moss and seaweed.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an opening into or through something
verb
• hit the ball into the hole
Example sentence • The holed ship was stranded on the deserted island.
9 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • She parasoled herself to avoid the scorching heat.
10 2 verb v verb
• (of a boat) To capsize end over end, as in heavy surf.
Example sentence • The sailboat pitchpoled when hit by a large wave.
5 1 verb v noun
• a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
Example sentence • He poled the boat through the narrow canal.
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7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • He wore a pair of resoled shoes to the party.
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6 1 verb v
11 3 verb v noun
• a hole through which buttons are pushed
verb
• detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
Example sentence • He buttonholed me in the hallway to discuss his latest project.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She caroled her favorite Christmas song at the school concert.
8 2 verb v verb
• express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death
Example sentence • I condoled with her over the loss of her loved one.
8 1 verb v verb
• To wander on foot; to ramble idly or leisurely; to rove.
Example sentence • She strolled along the beach, enjoying the warm sun.
6 1 verb v noun
• a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
Example sentence • The church bells tolled to announce the start of the memorial service.
9 2 noun n noun
• a cloth used to cover the eyes
verb
• cover the eyes of (someone) to prevent him from seeing
Example sentence • She put a blindfold on her eyes before starting the game.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Example sentence • She found a mold growing on the bread.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• loose soil rich in organic matter
Example sentence • She used a mould to shape the clay into a vase.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
verb
• provide with a scaffold for support
Example sentence • The workers built a scaffold to reach the higher levels of the building.
10 2 noun n noun
• a strongly fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • The medieval castle served as a military stronghold during the war.
12 3 adjective adj adjective
• not being under control; out of control
Example sentence • The uncontrolled market fluctuations caused panic among investors.
6 2 verb v verb
• develop or come to a promising stage
Example sentence • I unfold the letter and read its contents.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• too much to be measured
Example sentence • He is burdened with untold guilt.
6 2 verb v verb
• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Example sentence • She promised to uphold the values of honesty and integrity.
8 2 verb v verb
• hold back; refuse to hand over or share
Example sentence • He chose to withhold the information from his colleagues.
5 2 verb, adverb v, adv
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Example sentence • She grabbed ahold of the railing to steady herself.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The ancient prophecy foretold the coming of a chosen one.
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