8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Example sentence • The horror movie had a gruesome scene of a decapitation.
7 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Example sentence • The movie I watched last night was awesome .
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.
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 .
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing difficulty or annoyance
Example sentence • He always causes troublesome situations.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
Example sentence • He had a brain aneurysm and had to undergo surgery.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
Example sentence • I can see a rainbow through the prism .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Example sentence • The government is taking strict measures to counter terrorism .
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing irritation or annoyance
Example sentence • The loud music from the party next door is bothersome .
9 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause nausea
Example sentence • The smell in the dumpster was absolutely loathsome .
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 noun
n
noun
• the business of providing services to tourists
Example sentence • The government is investing heavily in promoting tourism .
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.
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.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
Example sentence • Sarah's sole focus on climbing the corporate ladder showcased her careerism .
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.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
Example sentence • He loved the rhythm of the drums in the parade.
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
Example sentence • The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of communism in Eastern Europe.
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.
13 4 noun
n
noun
• belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group
Example sentence • His ethnocentrism made him believe that his culture was superior to all others.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Example sentence • She fought for freedom and equality for all people.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior
Example sentence • The movie explored the theme of voyeurism through the protagonist's obsession with watching his neighbors.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• four people considered as a unit
Example sentence • The golf tournament had a foursome consisting of four professional players.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a feeling of excitement
Example sentence • She has a lot of enthusiasm for her new job.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
Example sentence • I have a math problem that I can't solve.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
Example sentence • I saw a possum running across my backyard last night.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal
Example sentence • Protesting against the government's decision is an example of activism .
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
Example sentence • She is an autism advocate and works tirelessly to raise awareness about the disorder.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
Example sentence • She taught her children the catechism of their religion.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a deep opening in the earth's surface
Example sentence • The hiker carefully crossed the chasm using a rope bridge.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an association of companies for some definite purpose
Example sentence • The consortium of universities will collaborate on a research project.
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.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Example sentence • Using the term 'passed away' as a euphemism for death is common in many cultures.
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.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
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 .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
Example sentence • She approached the situation with optimism , believing that everything would work out.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Example sentence • The human body is a complex organism .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
Example sentence • The student was accused of plagiarism and faced disciplinary action.
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
• any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from rheumatism and experiences joint pain.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• witty language used to convey insults or scorn
Example sentence • His sarcasm was evident in his mocking tone.
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 .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
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