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Definition : (v.) to gather or pile up; amass Sample Sentence : I don't understand how trash can _________ in our house so quickly. Synonyms : collect Antonyms : distribute, disperse
Accumulate
100
Definition : (adj.) without shoes or other covering on the feet Sample Sentence : He walked _____________ across the sand.
Barefoot
100
Definition : (n.) an injury that leaves a mark on the skin but does not break it (v.) to make or become discolored as a result of a bruise Sample Sentence : I banged into the shelf so hard that I got a purple __________ on my hip. Synonyms : (v.) injure, blacken
bruise
100
Definition : (n.) a case or cupboard that has drawers, shelves or compartments for storing or displaying objects Sample Sentence : He built a small display ___________ next to the living room. Synonyms : locker
cabinet
100
Definition : (v.) to bring from a lower to a higher level of development in such things as language, science, agriculture, and art Sample Sentence : Anne's relatives hoped that boarding school might __________ her a bit. Synonyms : cultivate, improve, educate Antonyms : educate
Civilize
200
Definition : (n.) the process of pressing or squeezing together Sample Sentence : The __________ of the wood is easily achieved. Antonyms : enlargement
compression
200
Definition : (n.) the words surrounding a particular word that help to give it its meaning Sample Sentence : In this _________, “development” means economic growth.
context
200
Definition : (n.) the amount of something per unit of area or volume Sample Sentence : This region has low population __________. Synonyms : concentration, tightness
density
200
Definition : (v.) 1. to get rid of 2. to put in a particular place or order Sample Sentence : After your picnic, please __________ of the trash. Synonyms : 2. arrange
dispose
200
Definition : (v.) to make something seem better, larger, or worse than it really is Sample Sentence : Rob said he caught a 20-pound fish, but I think he was ____________. Synonyms : overstate, enlarge Antonyms : understate
exaggerate
300
Definition : (n.) a glossy or shiny coating Sample Sentence : After the pots are fired, they are ___________ in a variety of colors.
glaze
300
Definition : (adj.) not thinking or speaking too highly about oneself or about one's own talents, abilities, or accomplishments Sample Sentence : Matthew is a ___________ and gentle man
humble
300
Definition : (n.) a song of praise or thanksgiving to God Sample Sentence : The choir sang a beautiful __________ at church today.
hymn
300
Definition : (v.) to light up; shine light on Sample Sentence : A single candle ____________ his face.
illuminate
300
Definition : (n.) the movement of non-native people into a country in order to settle there Sample Sentence : We have put more security at ports to prevent illegal ___________.
immigration
400
Definition : (adj.) involving a lot of activity, effort, or careful attention in a short period of time Sample Sentence : After a brief period of _________ training, I was allowed to make my first parachute jump.
intensive
400
Definition : (adj.) too strong or great to be resisted Sample Sentence : Tax-cutting proposals could prove ___________ to lawmakers.
irresistible
400
Definition : (n.) a man who belongs to a religious order and promises to observe its rules and practices Sample Sentence : He freed himself from all of life's cares and became a Buddhist __________.
monk
400
Definition : (n.) a person who acts against the law; criminal Sample Sentence : Nasario Alarid, an ___________, was finally captured and sentenced to 99 years in prison on September 17, 1906.
outlaw
400
Definition : (n.) the state of being perfect Sample Sentence : The beef was cooked to perfection.
perfection
500
Wood is not only ___________ but also reusable.
recyclable
500
My grandmother uses a ____________ machine to help her breath.
respiration
500
Sandra put perfume on her wrist and __________ it.
sniff
500
On _________ nights, they go out to see the stars.
starry
500
She won the championship four times in ___________.
succession
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