4 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
Example sentence • She placed the books on the bookshelf and gave them a tight hold .
3 1 adjective adj adjective
• (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
adjective satellite
• of a very early stage in development
Example sentence • The old man walked slowly across the street.
4 1 verb v noun
• a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
Example sentence • She told her friend about the party.
4 1 adjective adj adjective
• having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
noun
• a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
adjective satellite
• having lost freshness through passage of time
Example sentence • I need a jacket because it's cold outside.
4 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• disposed of to a purchaser
Example sentence • The sold sign indicates that the property has been purchased.
4 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• a typeface with thick heavy lines
Example sentence • The company's new advertising campaign was a bold move.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• bend or lay so that one part covers the other
Example sentence • She meticulously made a fold in the paper.
5 1 verb v noun
• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
verb
• censure severely or angrily
Example sentence • My mother scolded me for forgetting to do my chores.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• money returned to a payer
Example sentence • I asked for a refund because the product was damaged.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Example sentence • She found a mold growing on the bread.
6 2 verb v verb
• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Example sentence • She promised to uphold the values of honesty and integrity.
7 3 noun n noun
• a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• capable of producing offspring or vegetation
Example sentence • The fecund soil in this region is perfect for growing crops.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • Her weakened immune system made her more susceptible to infections.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not growing or changing; without force or vitality
Example sentence • The moribund patient was struggling to breathe.
9 3 noun n noun
• the federal government's program to locate and investigate and clean up the worst uncontrolled and abandoned toxic waste sites nationwide; administered by the Environmental Protection Agency
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a noun formed from a verb (such as the `-ing' form of an English verb when used as a noun)
Example sentence • She is an expert in gerund usage.
6 2 verb v verb
• reduce the edge or violence of
Example sentence • They used medication to obtund the patient's pain during the procedure.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The city council voted to defund the public library.
4 1 noun n adjective satellite
• made from or covered with gold
Example sentence • He found a large nugget of gold while panning in the river.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
Example sentence • Her face was beautifully rubicund after spending a day in the sun.
4 1 noun n noun
• A league or confederacy; especially the confederation of German states.
verb
• To provide berms or other secondary enclosures to guard against accidental fluid spills within.
Example sentence • She tied the package with a tight bund .
8 3 adjective adj
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7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • His iracund nature made it difficult to have a peaceful conversation with him.
8 3 verb v verb
• To supply with more funds than necessary or appropriate
Example sentence • The wealthy businessman decided to overfund the charity to ensure its success.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • She always dressed in a pudibund manner, never revealing too much skin.
9 3 verb v verb
• To provide insufficient funds (for).
Example sentence • The government has consistently underfunded public education.
8 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • She spoke with a verecund tone, always careful of her words.
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The apportioned budget was divided among the different departments.
10 4 noun n noun
• one billionth (10^-9) of a second; one thousandth of a microsecond
Example sentence • I made my decision in a nanosecond .
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
Example sentence • Her talent as a singer is unquestioned by everyone who hears her perform.
12 3 adjective adj noun
• the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
verb
• give pleasant proportions to
Example sentence • The artist painted a beautifully proportioned portrait of the model.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The crowd gasped in awe as the performer revealed his amazing trick - behold the magic!
10 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
Example sentence • He maintained controlled breathing during the yoga class.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
Example sentence • The rolled carpet was easy to carry.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She beaconed for help with her flashlight.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.
Example sentence • After the ceremony, the priest deaconed a group of individuals to serve as acolytes.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • He successfully stoutened the support beams to ensure the building's stability.
7 2
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9 2 noun n noun
• a cloth used to cover the eyes
verb
• cover the eyes of (someone) to prevent him from seeing
Example sentence • She put a blindfold on her eyes before starting the game.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• loose soil rich in organic matter
Example sentence • She used a mould to shape the clay into a vase.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
verb
• provide with a scaffold for support
Example sentence • The workers built a scaffold to reach the higher levels of the building.
10 2 noun n noun
• a strongly fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • The medieval castle served as a military stronghold during the war.
6 2 verb v verb
• develop or come to a promising stage
Example sentence • I unfold the letter and read its contents.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• too much to be measured
Example sentence • He is burdened with untold guilt.
8 2 verb v verb
• hold back; refuse to hand over or share
Example sentence • He chose to withhold the information from his colleagues.
5 2 verb, adverb v, adv
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Example sentence • She grabbed ahold of the railing to steady herself.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• register formally as a participant or member
Example sentence • She was an enrolled member of the tribe.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The ancient prophecy foretold the coming of a chosen one.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
Example sentence • The paroled inmate is required to check in with their probation officer regularly.
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