4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
adverb
• used to form the superlative, greatest in size or degree
Example sentence • He is the most talented musician in the band.
5 1 noun n noun
• a mental representation of some haunting experience
Example sentence • I felt a chill when I walked into the haunted house and saw a ghost .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
Example sentence • She was the host of the party.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the shore of a sea or ocean
verb
• move effortlessly; by force of gravity
Example sentence • We took a stroll along the coast to enjoy the sunset.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• slices of bread that have been toasted
verb
• make brown and crisp by heating
Example sentence • She made a toast to celebrate their anniversary.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• speaking of yourself in superlatives
Example sentence • His boast about his accomplishments was unimpressive.
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Example sentence • I almost missed the bus.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
adjective satellite
• (meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
verb
• cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
Example sentence • We had roast beef for dinner last night.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
verb
• affix in a public place or for public notice
Example sentence • Please check the post for any important letters.
7 1 verb v adjective satellite
• lacking fine distinctions or detail
verb
• earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
Example sentence • The movie grossed over $100 million in its opening weekend.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• giving or marked by complete attention to
Example sentence • She was completely engrossed in her book and didn't notice the time passing.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• the greatest possible degree
adjective satellite
• of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
Example sentence • I will do my utmost to finish the project on time.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Example sentence • She delivered a swift riposte to his criticism.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • He overdosed on prescription medication and had to be rushed to the hospital.
9 3 verb v verb
• determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed her with pneumonia.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• situated farthest north
Example sentence • The northernmost city in the country is located just below the Arctic Circle.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• situated at the farthest possible point from a center
Example sentence • The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust.
12 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• situated farthest south
Example sentence • Miami is the southernmost city in Florida.
9 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• in or into the most prominent position, as in the mind
adjective satellite
• at or nearest to the top
Example sentence • Her smile was always plastered on her uppermost
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• ranking above all others
Example sentence • Safety is our foremost concern.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• being deepest within the self
Example sentence • She shared her innermost thoughts with her best friend.
8 2 noun n noun
• a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)
Example sentence • The lamppost illuminated the dark street.
7 2 noun n noun
• a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
Example sentence • The explorers set up an outpost on the remote island.
8 2 noun n noun
• a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way
verb
• mark with a signpost, as of a path
Example sentence • I missed the signpost and got lost in the forest.
8 2 noun n noun
• the shore of a sea or ocean
Example sentence • The seacoast is a popular tourist destination for beachgoers.
4 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
noun
• people who are destined to die soon
adjective satellite
• having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity
Example sentence • I lost my keys and can't find them anywhere.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a policy of the Soviet government allowing freer discussion of social problems
Example sentence • During glasnost , the Soviet media became more transparent and free.
8 2 noun n noun
• one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field
Example sentence • The football player kicked the ball right into the goalpost .
9 2 noun n noun
• a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
Example sentence • The guidepost on the trail indicated that the waterfall was just ahead.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The westernmost point of the United States is located in the state of Alaska.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
Example sentence • The cost of living in this city has risen significantly.
9 2 noun n noun
• (nautical) the principal upright timber at the stern of a vessel
Example sentence • The sternpost of the ship was ornately carved with intricate designs.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• A joint host alongside another (compare costar).
verb
• To act as a joint host.
5 1 noun n noun
• United States poet famous for his lyrical poems on country life in New England (1874-1963)
Example sentence • The ground was covered in frost .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer
Example sentence • I added vegetable scraps to the compost pile.
11 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The easternmost point of the country is known for its stunning sunrise views.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• situated at the farthest possible point from a center
Example sentence • She put forth her outmost effort to excel in her exams.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• the greatest possible degree
adjective satellite
• of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
Example sentence • She did her uttermost to convince him of the truth.
7 2 verb v verb
• make or become free of frost or ice
Example sentence • I forgot to defrost the chicken before cooking it.
10 3 noun n noun
• ground that is permanently frozen
Example sentence • The tundra is characterized by its permafrost , which consists of permanently frozen soil.
7 2 noun n noun
• any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead
Example sentence • He leaned against the bedpost , trying to regain his balance.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • She leaned against the doorpost , waiting for him to answer the door.
8 2 noun n noun
• either of two posts that bound a gate
Example sentence • He leaned against the gatepost and waited for the bus.
8 2 noun n noun
• stone post at side of a road to show distances
Example sentence • The milepost marked the distance to the next city on the highway.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The bottommost drawer in the cabinet was stuck shut.
9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• situated farthest north
Example sentence • She lives in the northmost town in Alaska.
9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The rightmost column in the spreadsheet contains the total sales figures.
6 2 adjective satellite
• at or nearest to the top
Example sentence • She always puts forth her upmost effort in everything she does.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The westmost point of the country is a popular tourist attraction.
5 1 noun n
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