10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
Example sentence • Carrying a heavy backpack all day can be cumbersome .
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example sentence • The long and tiresome journey left us exhausted.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Example sentence • The movie I watched last night was awesome .
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing irritation or annoyance
Example sentence • The loud music from the party next door is bothersome .
13 4 adjective adj adjective
• willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
Example sentence • Maria is an adventuresome traveler, always seeking new experiences.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
Example sentence • She saw a handsome man across the room.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• being the only one; single and isolated from others
Example sentence • He felt lonesome after his best friend moved away.
9 2 adjective adj adjective
• conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
adjective satellite
• sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind
Example sentence • He enjoys a wholesome breakfast every morning, consisting of fruits and yogurt.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing difficulty or annoyance
Example sentence • He always causes troublesome situations.
8 3 noun n noun
• freeing from evil spirits
Example sentence • The priest performed an exorcism to rid the possessed woman of the evil spirits.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing fear or dread or terror
Example sentence • The dragon was fearsome , with its sharp claws and fiery breath.
9 3 noun n noun
• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
6 2 noun n noun
• discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
Example sentence • The movie industry has been criticized for its sexism .
5 2 noun n noun
• a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Example sentence • She lived by the maxim 'Treat others how you would like to be treated.'
8 3 noun n noun
• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
7 2 noun n noun
• a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
Example sentence • The rise of fascism in Europe during the 1930s led to significant conflicts and divisions.
10 3 noun n noun
• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
Example sentence • His constant need for praise and admiration demonstrated his narcissism .
6 2 noun n noun
• the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
Example sentence • The organization is dedicated to fighting against racism in all its forms.
10 3 noun n noun
• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
9 3 noun n noun
• a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
Example sentence • She was deeply interested in the study of mysticism .
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Example sentence • The horror movie had a gruesome scene of a decapitation.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • The smell in the dumpster was absolutely loathsome .
11 4 noun n noun
• the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
Example sentence • The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to a significant boost in economic growth.
9 4 noun n noun
• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
11 4 noun n noun
• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
8 3 noun n noun
• favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
Example sentence • Many employees felt frustrated by the company's cronyism .
8 2 noun n noun
• a ghostly appearing figure
Example sentence • The old house was rumored to be haunted by an eerie phantasm .
9 3 noun n noun
• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Example sentence • Her constant fidgeting is a mannerism that annoys me.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• not reassuring; tending to cause anxiety
adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The news about the impending storm is worrisome .
9 3 noun n noun
• a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
Example sentence • Some people engage in fetishism by using certain body parts as objects of sexual desire.
8 3 noun n noun
• the property of being suitable for singing
Example sentence • Her writing is filled with lyricism and evocative imagery.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • He was well-known for his expertise in mesmerism .
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example sentence • The boy experienced ostracism from his classmates after a misunderstanding.
11 4 noun n noun
• the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
Example sentence • Many people believe that vigilantism is a dangerous and irresponsible practice.
8 3 noun n noun
• an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The pendulum swung back and forth in a hypnotic rhythm.
10 3 noun n noun
• a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
8 3 noun n noun
• an indifference to pleasure or pain
Example sentence • The stoicism of the soldier impressed his comrades during the difficult mission.
7 2 noun n noun
• two items of the same kind
Example sentence • They formed a twosome and played tennis together.
11 4 noun n noun
• asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Example sentence • The monasticism of the monks followed a strict schedule of prayer and contemplation.
10 4 noun n noun
• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Example sentence • The scientific method is based on empiricism , using observation and experimentation to gather data.
10 4 noun n noun
• excessive intolerance of opposing views
Example sentence • Many people were disturbed by the fanaticism of the religious group.
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
noun
• the state of being welcome
Example sentence • The warm welcome made me feel at home.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
verb
• produce or yield flowers
Example sentence • The tree was covered in beautiful pink blossoms.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• money demanded for the return of a captured person
verb
• exchange or buy back for money; under threat
Example sentence • The kidnappers demanded a ransom for the safe return of the child.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams
Example sentence • Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals used to fill cavities.
6 2 noun n noun
• a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
Example sentence • He ordered a magnum of champagne to celebrate his promotion.
11 4 noun n noun
• the doctrine that irredenta should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
Example sentence • The country's irredentism fuels its territorial claims on neighboring regions.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example sentence • The constant buzzing of mosquitoes is irksome .
6 3 noun n noun
• a shelter from danger or hardship
Example sentence • He sought asylum in a foreign country.
10 3 noun n noun
• a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms
Example sentence • The building's design is inspired by classicism , with its symmetrical layout and columns.
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