9 3 noun n noun
• The state or condition of being from a nearby location.
Example sentence • The localness of this restaurant is evident in its use of regional ingredients.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Her regalness commanded the attention of everyone in the room.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being slow to understand
Example sentence • The dullness of the lecture made it difficult to stay awake.
7 2 noun n noun
• a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
Example sentence • The empress ruled over her empire with wisdom and grace.
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
adverb
• used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something
adjective satellite
• (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Example sentence • He had less time to complete the task.
4 1 noun n noun
• a state of confusion and disorderliness
Example sentence • Don't make a mess in the kitchen.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
7 2 verb v verb
• have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
Example sentence • I have always wanted to possess a beautiful painting like that.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• gradual improvement or growth or development
verb
• develop in a positive way
Example sentence • He progressed quickly in his studies.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being high or lofty
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The hostess greeted the guests at the door.
9 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She made a shameless attempt to cheat during the exam.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • His weakness for sweets always led him to raid the pantry late at night.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
verb
• touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
Example sentence • He leaned in to kiss her goodbye.
6 2 noun n noun
• place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
Example sentence • John works in a busy office downtown.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Example sentence • I need to address this issue with my boss.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • May God bless you on your birthday.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
adjective satellite
• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • I bought a new dress for the party.
6 2 verb v verb
• haunt like a ghost; pursue
Example sentence • The new album has been released and fans are already obsessing over it.
8 2 noun n noun
• a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
Example sentence • The princess wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
verb
• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Example sentence • Baking a cake requires a step-by-step process .
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a state of abeyance or suspended business
Example sentence • The children played on the swings during recess .
7 2 noun n noun
• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Example sentence • She worked hard and achieved great success in her career.
8 2 verb v verb
• bring under control by force or authority
Example sentence • The police had to suppress the riot before it got out of control.
6 2 conjunction
• Except on a specified condition; if not.
Example sentence • I won't go to the party unless my friends come with me.
11 4 noun n Example sentence • She is known to be an adventuress , always seeking thrills and excitement.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He wandered through the city streets in an aimless manner.
10 2 adjective adj adjective
• not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
adjective satellite
• tending to cause suspension of regular breathing
Example sentence • She ran so fast that she became breathless .
7 2 noun n noun
• a citizen of an English borough
Example sentence • John Smith was elected as a burgess for the town council.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
Example sentence • She put on her hiking harness before climbing the mountain.
8 3 noun n noun
• the quality of being holy
Example sentence • She pursued a life devoted to holiness and spirituality.
9 2 adjective adj noun
• steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
adjective satellite
• (of reputation) free from blemishes
Example sentence • She bought a set of stainless steel pots and pans.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer
Example sentence • I need to gain access to the building.
6 2 verb v noun
• a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
verb
• touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Example sentence • He gently caressed her cheek with his fingertips.
5 1 noun n noun
• weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
Example sentence • I love playing chess with my brother.
7 2 verb v verb
• confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
Example sentence • I confess that I have been lying to you.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
8 2 noun n noun
• absence of light or illumination
Example sentence • The room was enveloped in darkness .
8 2 noun n noun
• psychological suffering
verb
• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Example sentence • She was in extreme distress after receiving the news of her father's death.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • There was an excess of food left over after the party.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• not causing or capable of causing harm
Example sentence • She is a harmless old lady who wouldn't hurt a fly.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
adjective satellite
• devoid of courage or enthusiasm
Example sentence • She was heartless and showed no remorse for her actions.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She tried hard to impress her boss by working late every day.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
Example sentence • She thanked the stranger for their kindness in helping her cross the road.
7 2 noun n noun
• obsolete terms for legal insanity
Example sentence • His irrational behavior was a clear sign of madness .
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• having no meaning or direction or purpose
adjective satellite
• producing no result or effect
Example sentence • He felt a deep sense of emptiness owning all those meaningless possessions.
12 4 adverb adv adverb
• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example sentence • She was tired; nevertheless , she managed to finish the project.
7 2 noun n noun
• emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
Example sentence • She couldn't hide her sadness when she received the bad news.
8 2 noun n noun
• impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
Example sentence • The flu caused a lot of sickness in the office.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
verb
• to stress, single out as important
Example sentence • She is under a lot of stress at work.
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