8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• gradual improvement or growth or development
verb
• develop in a positive way
Example sentence • He progressed quickly in his studies.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
verb
• go back to a statistical means
Example sentence • He didn't want to regress to his bad eating habits.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Example sentence • I need to address this issue with my boss.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
verb
• to stress, single out as important
Example sentence • She is under a lot of stress at work.
8 2 verb
v
noun
• a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
verb
• make more compact by or as if by pressing
Example sentence • She used a compressor to compress the air in the tires.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
adjective satellite
• suitable for formal occasions
Example sentence • I bought a new dress for the party.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
verb
• make reparations or amends for
Example sentence • The company offered financial redress to customers affected by the data breach.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• put down by force or intimidation
Example sentence • She tried to repress her anger and remain calm.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
Example sentence • She worked hard and achieved great success in her career.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She tried hard to impress her boss by working late every day.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• partial or complete nakedness
Example sentence • She undressed quickly and jumped into the shower.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the state of demanding notice or attention
verb
• exert pressure or force to or upon
Example sentence • He used a press to print the newspaper.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
verb
• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
Example sentence • Baking a cake requires a step-by-step process .
6 2 verb
v
noun
• a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
verb
• touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Example sentence • He gently caressed her cheek with his fingertips.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
Example sentence • I don't want to digress from our main topic, but I have a quick question.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example sentence • The government should not oppress its citizens.
8 3 verb
v
verb
• revise or renew one's assessment
Example sentence • After getting feedback, I decided to reassess my approach to the project.
3 1 verb, adverb
v, adv
Example sentence • She asked me if I could help her, and I said yes .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• psychological suffering
verb
• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Example sentence • She was in extreme distress after receiving the news of her father's death.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective
v, adv, n, adj
noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
7 2 verb
v
verb
• take the initiative and go on the offensive
Example sentence • The dog began to aggress towards the stranger.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • I need to assess the situation before making a decision.
5 1 verb
v
Example sentence • May God bless you on your birthday.
4 1 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adjective
• (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
adverb
• used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something
adjective satellite
• (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Example sentence • He had less time to complete the task.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a state of confusion and disorderliness
Example sentence • Don't make a mess in the kitchen.
10 2 verb
v
verb
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentence • He transgressed the law by stealing.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste
Example sentence • I sprinkled some cress on top of my salad.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • The rainy weather tends to depress my mood.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a quantity much larger than is needed
adjective satellite
• more than is needed, desired, or required
Example sentence • There was an excess of food left over after the party.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• bring under control by force or authority
Example sentence • The police had to suppress the riot before it got out of control.
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