Verb
Adjective
Noun
100
Denote
Syllable: (de note)
Definition: 1) Indicate. To be a sing of. 2) To mean explicitly.
Examples: Dark cloud denotes rain.
Denotation (noun)
100
Abrasive
Syllable: (a bra sive)
Definition: 1) rude and unfriendly (adjective). 2) a substance used for polishing, or cleaning a hard surface. (noun)
Examples: The man has an abrasive attitude towards his colleague. 
100
Adage
Syllable: (a dage)
Definition: A short statement that expresses a general truth. A old and wise saying.
Examples: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a common adage in English.
200
Emulate
Syllable: (e mu late)
Definition: To copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have.
Examples: Although she only gets second place, she will try to emulate the success of the winner in the future. 
Emulation (noun)
200
Figurative
Syllable: (fi gu ra tive)
Definition: Not literal.
Example: "My feet are killing me" is an example of figurative language.
200
Allusion
Syllable: (A llu sion)
Definition: Something that is said or written that tries to make you think of a particular thing or person.
Examples: The story of The Lion King has an allusion to Hamlet, a tragedy written by William Shakespeare.
Allude (verb), allusive (adjective)
300
Attire
Syllable: (at tire)
Definition: clothes (especially formal ones)
Examples: Before going to the office, she always puts on her best attire.
400
Cadence
Syllable: (ca dence)
Definition: Rhythm. The beat or time of a motion or activity.
Examples: This song is popular because its cadence is easy to be followed by the audiences.
500
Despair
Syllable: (des pair)
Definition: The loss or absence of hope.
Examples: After failing the test, he is overcome by despair.
600
Fallacy
Syllable: (fal la cy)
Definition: A mistaken belief.
Examples: Drinking cold water is bad for our healthy is a fallacy that many people believe.
Fallacious (adjective)
700
Hindrance
Syllable: (hin drance)
Definition: Something that makes it more difficult for you to do something. An obstacle.
Examples: The heavy backpack becomes a hindrance that prevents the man from reaching his destination.
Hinder (verb)