7 2 noun n noun
• a polite refusal of an invitation
Example sentence • He expressed his regrets for not attending the funeral.
6 1 noun n noun
• garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt
Example sentence • I always wear cotton sweats when I go jogging.
10 2 noun n noun
• eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
Example sentence • She peered through her lorgnettes to get a better view of the stage.
8 3 noun n noun
• slender tower with balconies
Example sentence • The minarets of the mosque were brightly lit up at night.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the money risked on a gamble
verb
• maintain with or as if with a bet
Example sentence • I placed bets on all the horse races at the track.
7 2 verb v verb
• dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
Example sentence • She forgets to bring her keys with her every morning.
4 1 verb v noun
• a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
verb
• come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Example sentence • She gets up early every morning.
4 1 noun n adjective
• remaining after all deductions
noun
• a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
adjective satellite
• conclusive in a process or progression
Example sentence • They hung decorative nets to create a beach ambiance.
4 1 noun n noun
• using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
adjective satellite
• preferred above all others and treated with partiality
verb
• stroke or caress gently
Example sentence • I have two pets , a dog and a cat.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
verb
• put into a certain place or abstract location
Example sentence • She sets the table for dinner every night.
9 2 noun n noun
• a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
Example sentence • I found a box of old diskettes in the attic.
6 2 noun n noun
• an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
Example sentence • The boat sailed through the narrow inlets of the fjord.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
adjective satellite
• of a declining industry or technology
Example sentence • The vibrant colors of the sunsets are breathtaking.
8 2 noun n noun
• a jet plane propelled by two jet engines
Example sentence • The new twinjets will be more fuel-efficient than the previous models.
9 2 noun n adjective
• marked by dark or relatively dark pigmentation of hair or skin or eyes
noun
• a person with dark (brown) hair
Example sentence • There were three brunettes sitting at the table.
8 2 noun n noun
• an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
Example sentence • She won first place in the baking competition for her beautifully decorated cake with rosettes .
9 2 noun n noun
• a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
Example sentence • He lost all his money playing roulettes at the casino.
13 4 noun n noun
• A small diner or restaurant that serves lunch.
Example sentence • She stopped by one of the local luncheonettes for a sandwich and a cup of coffee.
12 3 noun n noun
• a woman advocate of women's right to vote (especially a militant advocate in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 20th century)
Example sentence • The suffragettes played a crucial role in the fight for women's voting rights.
4 1 noun n noun
• an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
adjective satellite
• of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
verb
• issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth
Example sentence • The jets flew in formation across the sky.
7 1 noun n noun
• something that is a source of danger
Example sentence • He made empty threats to scare off his competitors.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the government of the Soviet Union
6 2 verb v verb
• make (offspring) by reproduction
Example sentence • Violence begets violence.
5 1 noun n noun
• the state of owing something (especially money)
Example sentence • He was overwhelmed by his mounting debts .
5 1 noun n noun
• two items of the same kind
Example sentence • They practiced their duets for weeks before the performance.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• agitation resulting from active worry
verb
• worry unnecessarily or excessively
Example sentence • He played the guitar with ease, his fingers gliding over the frets .
4 1 verb v noun
• a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
verb
• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
8 2 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
Example sentence • The quartets performed a beautiful rendition of Beethoven's string quartet.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• device for resetting instruments or controls
Example sentence • The computer needs regular resets to maintain optimal performance.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an unhappy and worried mental state
adjective satellite
• afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
verb
• disturb the balance or stability of
Example sentence • He upsets easily when things don't go his way.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
Example sentence • Many vets offer specialized care for exotic animals.
9 2 noun n noun
• a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
Example sentence • I found a box full of old cassettes in the attic.
9 2 noun n noun
• a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
Example sentence • The navy fleet deployed several corvettes for patrol duty.
10 2 noun n noun
• a compartment on a European passenger train; contains 4 to 6 berths for sleeping
Example sentence • We booked two couchettes for our overnight train journey.
8 2 noun n noun
• measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube
Example sentence • She used the pipettes to transfer small amounts of liquid from one test tube to another.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A small or young falcon.
Example sentence • The falconets soared gracefully through the clear blue sky.
10 3 verb v noun
• (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
verb
• do a pirouette, usually as part of a dance
Example sentence • She pirouettes gracefully on her toes.
11 3 noun n noun
• an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)
verb
• project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
Example sentence • The artist created beautiful silhouettes of trees against a sunset.
10 3 noun n noun
• a small carved or molded figure
Example sentence • I have a collection of statuettes on display in my living room.
10 3 noun n noun
• finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
Example sentence • I quit smoking cigarettes two years ago.
14 5 noun n noun
• a cassette for videotape
Example sentence • I found some old videocassettes in the attic.
8 3 noun n noun
• a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
Example sentence • The baronets were known for their lavish lifestyles and grand estates.
8 2 noun n noun
• a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals)
Example sentence • The police set up dragnets throughout the city to catch the escaped convict.
8 2 noun n noun
• telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle
Example sentence • I need to upgrade my old handsets to the latest models.
8 2 noun n noun
• receiver consisting of a pair of headphones
Example sentence • I need to buy new headsets for my office.
8 2 noun n noun
• a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
Example sentence • Successful entrepreneurs have growth mindsets that enable them to adapt to new challenges.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time at which something is supposed to begin
verb
• compensate for or counterbalance
Example sentence • The company implemented carbon offsets to reduce its environmental impact.
7 2 noun n noun
• a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set
Example sentence • In this problem, we need to find all possible subsets of a given set.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
verb
• promote somebody by brevet, in the military
Example sentence • She received several brevets for her exceptional performance in the military.
6 2 noun n noun
• a military trainee (as at a military academy)
Example sentence • The cadets marched in perfect formation.
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