5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
verb
• try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
Example sentence • The nurse checked the patient's vital signs.
5 1 adjective adj adjective
• (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
noun
• something inferior in quality or condition or effect
adverb
• (comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner
Example sentence • This is a worse situation than we expected.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
verb
• utter obscenities or profanities
Example sentence • He believed that he was under a curse that caused all his misfortunes.
5 1 noun n noun
• a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
verb
• contract one's lips into a rounded shape
Example sentence • I forgot my purse at home and now I have no money for lunch.
8 2 verb v verb
• engage in a rehearsal (of)
Example sentence • We need to rehearse this dance routine before the recital.
8 3 noun n noun
• everything that exists anywhere
Example sentence • The universe is believed to be around 13.8 billion years old.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The classroom is filled with students from diverse backgrounds.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • I like to immerse myself in a good book.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a proposition obtained by conversion
adjective satellite
• of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other
verb
• carry on a conversation
Example sentence • I love to converse with people from different cultures.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• literature in metrical form
verb
• compose verses or put into verse
Example sentence • He recited a beautiful verse from his favorite poem.
7 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
noun
• a relation of direct opposition
adjective satellite
• directed or moving toward the rear
Example sentence • The car went into reverse and backed out of the parking spot.
6 1 noun n noun
• a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle
Example sentence • The hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• contrary to your interests or welfare
Example sentence • The medicine can have adverse side effects.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
Example sentence • The obverse of the coin features the portrait of a famous leader.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
Example sentence • His perverse sense of humor always made people uncomfortable.
9 3 verb v verb
• pay back for some expense incurred
Example sentence • The company will reimburse you for any travel expenses incurred during the business trip.
8 2 verb v noun
• a horizontal beam that extends across something
verb
• travel across or pass over
Example sentence • We will need to traverse the mountain to reach the other side.
7 2 noun n noun
• an illegal daily lottery
Example sentence • She won the lottery with the lucky numbers 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Example sentence • She carefully papers the walls with floral wallpaper.
5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Example sentence • He always gives terse responses, rarely elaborating on his thoughts.
5 1 noun n Example sentence • She reached into her burse and pulled out a few coins.
5 1 noun
• A dark blue-gray colour.
adjective
• Dark greyish blue or purple.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
Example sentence • She is averse to public speaking.
6 2 verb v verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • He tried to coerce her into giving him the information.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The company will disburse the funds to the shareholders.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
noun
• something inverted in sequence or character or effect
adjective satellite
• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
Example sentence • The inverse of 2 is 0.5.
8 2 verb v verb
• sink below the surface; go under or as if under water
Example sentence • She decided to submerse herself in the world of literature by reading a book every day.
10 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
Example sentence • The transverse section of the building showcased the intricate network of pipes and wires.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A female person or animal.
pronoun
• That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book belongs to hers .
5 1 noun n noun
• a period of time assigned for work
Example sentence • I worked for several hours on my project.
4 1 pronoun
• That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book on the shelf is ours .
9 3 noun n noun
• a group of followers or enthusiasts
Example sentence • She has a huge number of followers on social media.
7 2 noun n noun
• the body of people who lead a group
Example sentence • The leaders of the company met to discuss the new project.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States poet (1869-1950)
Example sentence • The masters of the house are away on vacation.
8 2 noun n noun
• housing available for people to live in
Example sentence • He lives in the military quarters .
6 2 noun n noun
• a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel
Example sentence • I saw three tigers at the zoo.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion
Example sentence • The boat sailed smoothly on calm waters .
8 2 noun n noun
• a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of sneakers for my gym workouts.
3 1 noun
• a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment
6 2 noun n noun
• originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s; wore black leather jackets and jeans and boots; had greased hair and rode motorcycles and listened to rock'n'roll; were largely unskilled manual laborers
Example sentence • The group of bikers rode down the highway at top speed.
9 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached
Example sentence • The bleachers were filled with excited fans.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
Example sentence • He went bonkers when he won the lottery.
8 2 noun n noun
• waves breaking on the shore
Example sentence • The surfers rode the big breakers at the beach.
8 2 noun n noun
• a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
Example sentence • I used to play checkers with my grandfather every weekend.
9 2 noun n noun
• wood in small pieces or splinters
Example sentence • He got splinters in his hand after chopping wood.
6 2 verb v noun
• a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
Example sentence • He angers easily when someone interrupts him.
6 2 noun
• disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
7 2 noun n noun
• a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
verb
• make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Example sentence • I need to buy some powders for baking.
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