5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
verb
• make by braiding or interlacing
Example sentence • She braided her hair before going to the party.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• filled with fear or apprehension
adjective satellite
• filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
Example sentence • I am afraid of heights.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
verb
• rate higher; raise in value or esteem
Example sentence • I need to get an upgrade for my computer.
5 1 noun n noun
• especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
Example sentence • He sharpened the blade of his knife.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a body of students who are taught together
verb
• assign a rank or rating to
Example sentence • She received an A grade on her math test.
7 2 verb v verb
• reduce the level of land, as by erosion
Example sentence • Bullying can degrade a person's self-esteem.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
Example sentence • He agreed to trade his bicycle for her skateboard.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • She played the piano beautifully.
6 1 verb v verb
• address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
Example sentence • She prayed for good health.
6 2 verb v noun
• a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
verb
• profit from in an exploitatory manner
Example sentence • The lion preyed on the injured gazelle.
7 1 verb v noun
• a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
verb
• be discharged in sprays of liquid
Example sentence • I sprayed the plants with water to keep them hydrated.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The rough rocks can abrade the skin if you're not careful.
4 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
Example sentence • The police conducted a raid on the drug den.
10 3 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• of or relating to a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees
Example sentence • Water boils at 100 degrees centigrade .
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a ceremonial procession including people marching
Example sentence • The annual Thanksgiving Day parade is always a spectacular event.
4 1 verb v noun
• English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
verb
• walk (through relatively shallow water)
Example sentence • She waded through the shallow water to reach the other side of the river.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • I have been living in this city for over a decade .
4 1 verb v noun
• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
verb
• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
Example sentence • The colors of the sunset gradually fade into darkness.
4 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• (of a bed) having the sheets and blankets set in order
adjective satellite
• produced by a manufacturing process
Example sentence • The dress was beautifully made .
11 2 noun n noun
• a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
Example sentence • He was carrying a switchblade in his pocket.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
Example sentence • She is unafraid to take risks.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• worn away or tattered along the edges
Example sentence • She wore a frayed denim jacket.
9 2 verb v adjective satellite
• represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
Example sentence • In the movie, the actor portrayed a brave soldier.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• moving from east to west on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in a direction opposite to that of the Earth
adjective satellite
• going from better to worse
verb
• move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies
Example sentence • The planet's retrograde lasted for several weeks.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• marked by the reception of pay
adjective satellite
• involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby
Example sentence • They were not paid enough for their hard work.
8 2 verb v verb
• turn away from by persuasion
Example sentence • I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
verb
• rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
Example sentence • The waterfall formed a beautiful cascade as it tumbled down the rocks.
7 2 noun n noun
• a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades
Example sentence • The children played a game of charades at the party.
5 2 verb v verb
• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Example sentence • He tried to evade the police by running down an alley.
8 2 verb v verb
• win approval or support for
Example sentence • I tried to persuade my friend to go to the party with me.
10 2 noun n noun
• an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
Example sentence • She asked her best friend to be her bridesmaid .
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends
verb
• rate lower; lower in value or esteem
Example sentence • The downgrade in the company's credit rating led to higher borrowing costs.
7 2 verb v verb
• spread or diffuse through
Example sentence • The aroma of freshly baked bread pervaded the entire bakery.
6 2 noun n noun
• a speech of violent denunciation
Example sentence • During the meeting, the manager went on a tirade about our lack of productivity.
10 2 verb v verb
• represent as less significant or important
Example sentence • He downplayed his role in the project to avoid taking credit.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
verb
• give help or assistance; be of service
Example sentence • He refused foreign aid after the earthquake.
4 1 verb v adjective satellite
• set down according to a plan
Example sentence • She laid her coat on the chair.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • The maid tidied up the hotel room.
7 2 noun n noun
• half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
Example sentence • The little girl dressed up as a mermaid for Halloween.
8 2 noun n noun
• fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
verb
• surround with a stockade in order to fortify
Example sentence • The prisoners were kept inside a high stockade .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
verb
• render unsuitable for passage
Example sentence • There was a barricade blocking the entrance to the building.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions
verb
• form or unite into a brigade
Example sentence • The fire brigade arrived quickly and extinguished the building fire.
8 3 noun n noun
• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
Example sentence • We had an exciting escapade when we went skydiving together.
7 2 noun n noun
• a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
Example sentence • He pulled the pin and threw the grenade into the enemy trench.
6 2 verb v verb
• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
Example sentence • The army planned to invade the enemy territory at dawn.
4 1 noun n noun
• a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
adjective satellite
• of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green
verb
• lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful jade pendant around her neck.
9 3 noun n noun
• a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
Example sentence • I spread marmalade on my toast every morning.
9 3 noun n noun
• a procession of people traveling in motor cars
Example sentence • The president arrived at the venue in a motorcade of black SUVs.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
adjective satellite
• having deserted a cause or principle
verb
• break with established customs
Example sentence • The renegade was captured and brought to justice.
5 1 noun n noun
• relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
Example sentence • I sat under the shade of a tree to escape the heat.
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