Vocabulary Words

adjective

Of or relating to the sense of touch. (+3 more)

noun, verb

(authorship) An attribution in narrated dialogue (eg, "he said") or attributed words (e.g. "he thought"). (+37 more)

adjective, noun, verb

(chiefly in the plural) The side of a coin not bearing the head (+49 more)

noun, verb

(now chiefly by enrolling in a class or course) To apply oneself to the study of. (+84 more)

adjective, noun

(frequently plural) An idea from a talk, presentation, etc., that the listener or reader should remember and consider. (+5 more)

noun

A parody or lampoon of someone or something. (+5 more)

noun, verb

A count (+43 more)

noun

A desire or inclination for something. (+5 more)

adjective

Endowed with one or more talents.

noun, verb

(chiefly used in progressive tenses) To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner. (+20 more)

adjective

Speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences. (+1 more)

adjective, noun

(of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up (+21 more)

adjective, verb

(chiefly of animals) Mild and well-behaved (+18 more)

adjective, noun, numeral, verb

A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources. (+11 more)

noun, verb

(Australian and Indian English) A reservoir or dam. (+28 more)

adjective, verb

(of leather) Finished, made using tannic acid (as opposed to abrasion). (+4 more)

noun, verb

A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it. (+40 more)

noun, verb

(by extension) Any video or audio recording, regardless of the method used to produce it. (+13 more)

noun, verb

A bearing representing a buckler. (+20 more)

noun, verb

A difficult or tedious undertaking. (+10 more)

noun, verb

A kind of narrow and thin silk ribbon. (+18 more)

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