24-50 Seventh Level Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA

Seventh Level Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA
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Teaching vocabulary is an important link for teaching in a foreign language. The student's large or small amount of vocabulary and the level of mastery of the vocabulary will directly affect learning and improving their language skill such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, translating, etc.
There are several problems reflected from graduate students when they are learning English vocabulary.
1.   The amount of vocabulary is not enough.
2.   They lay particular stress on science and technology, or special subjects; yet neglect the common core of English vocabulary.
3.   Their way of understanding and thinking of the meaning of words is narrow. For instance, a common polyseme (words with various meanings): they often have only a one-sided view. The students only understand the English vocabulary which relates to their subject or to their individual culture and history. Beyond that category, they don't understand the meaning of words.
4.   Mechanical memorization causes them to be unable to draw inferences about cases from one instance.
5.   Their productive vocabulary is very poor. Besides these problems, they often make simple mistakes in using the words, spelling, collocation and similar wrong usage.
This is a list of the Seventh Level Words determined by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中國科學院) for scholars that need to go abroad for research or advanced studies in the USA. They are listed in alphabetical sequence.

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
incense	noun	Incense could be smelled at the temple.	aromatic substance burnt
incur	verb	You will incur some expenses on your trip.	to acquire or come into
infancy	noun	He had been blind from infancy.	earliest period of childhood
infection	noun	The wound hurt because of the infection.	invasion by bacteria
inflame	verb	That most likely will inflame old hatreds.	arouse passionate feelings
inflict	verb	The war will inflict much damage to the city.	cause to happen
inheritance	noun	His inheritance from his father made him very rich.	receive money from an ancestor
initiation	noun	The organization requires all to have an initiation.	required ceremony to be admitted
injunction	noun	We obtained an injunction to stop them.	law to prohibit an action
injurious	adj.	Some injurious drugs can cause death.	tending to cause injury or harm
insane	adj.	He was considered an insane man.	severe mental disorder
	adj.	It was an insane idea.	very foolish, absurd
inscribe	verb	They inscribed his name on the memorial.	write, carve or engrave on a surface
insolent	adj.	The young man spoke in a most insolent manner.	rude, disrespectful manner
installment	noun	She paid us the first installment on the car.	successive payments on a debt
insurrection	noun	They quickly put down the insurrection.	civil disobedience against government
intellect	noun	Intellect is highly regarded in the academic community.	ability to learn and think
intercept	verb	We must intercept any message they try to send.	stop, deflect or interrupt
interpose	verb	He tried to interpose his ideas to mine,	to put into, force into
intersection	noun	The two cars crashed at that intersection.	place where to roads meet

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
intervene	verb	When we saw the errors we decided to intervene.	come between two things
intimacy	noun	Intimacy between spouses is a good thing.	close association, familiarity
intoxicant	noun	Power can act as a strong intoxicant.	stimulate, excite
intricate	adj.	Intricate machinery needs to be handled carefully.	many complex arranged elements
intrigue	noun	Intrigue can destroy confidence.	secret or underhanded schemes
	verb	We are intrigued at how they managed to do that.	aroused interest and curiosity
intrude	verb	I will not intrude into their private affairs.	act without invitation, interfere
invert	verb	Some times we will invert the sentence.	reverse the position
isthmus	noun	The isthmus of Panama became vital to transportation.	narrow strip of land between two masses
ivy	noun	We planted ivy along our fence.	a green climbing vine
jeer	verb	They began to jeer at the loser.	to abuse vocally, taunt
jersey	noun	He wore a blue jersey and some jeans.	soft plain-knitted fabric
jingle	verb	His keys jingled as he walked.	make a tinkling metallic sound
	noun	We all can remember a funny jingle.	catchy musical ad slogan
jostle	verb	The crowd jostled her as she boarded the bus.	pushing, shoving others
joust	verb	The lawyer began to joust with the judge.	personal competition between two people
	verb	The movie showed two knight jousting with lances.	combat between two mounted men
judicial	adj.	The judicial system must be fair to all.	court and law
junk	noun	One man's junk is another's treasure.	discarded material
	verb	You need to junk that old car.	discard as useless

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
jurisdiction	noun	That island was not under their jurisdiction.	authority or control
keel	noun	The keel needed to be scraped and cleaned.	structural member of the ship
	verb	The old lady keeled over when struck.	collapsed
kennel	noun	We bought a kennel for our dog.	shelter for dog
kernel	noun	The kernels of corn had excellent quality to them	a grain or seed
kindred	noun	All of those people are my kindred.	related persons
knell	verb	The bells knelled for the fallen leader.	to ring slowly and solemnly
	noun	It became the death knell.	signal of disaster
laden	verb	They have laden him with many problems.	weighted with heavy load
	adj.	She was laden with grief.	oppressed. burdened
lament	verb	He lamented his great loss in the storm.	expressed grief, mourned
	noun	The old ladies lament could be heard the whole night.	expressions of grief
lance	noun	He trusted the lance deep into his enemy's side.	long spear
	verb	The doctor will lance the man's boil.	cut into
lapse	verb	His insurance will lapse because he did not pay the fee.	come to an end
	noun	It was a lapse of memory on his part.	temporary failure, disruption
lard	noun	Lard is not a healthy thing for people to eat.	white solid fat of a hog
larva	noun	Many larvas could be seen on the dead body.	wormlike form of insects
lass	noun	She was a sweet and pretty lass.	a girl or young woman
latch	verb	Be sure to latch the gate when you leave.	close or fasten

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
latch	noun	Yesterday the latch to the gate was left open.	fastening for door or gate
laurel	noun	They placed a laurel on his head to honor him.	a wreath of leaves
lavish	adj.	They prepared a lavish dinner for their friend.	extravagant
	verb	The owner lavished great attention on his customer.	give or bestow in abundance
ledge	noun	He sat carefully on the ledge and enjoyed the view.	narrow shelf on a wall
legion	noun	The Roman army had legions of armed men.	large numbers
legitimate	adj.	She became the legitimate owner of the house.	lawful
lemonade	noun	They served us cold lemonade on that hot day.	drink of lemon juice and water
lettuce	noun	We enjoy having a crisp lettuce salad.	green leafy vegetable
lizard	noun	We saw a small green lizard run across the path.	any of numerous reptiles
loathe	verb	You could easily learn to loathe that man.	strongly dislike, abhor
lobster	noun	Fresh lobster can make a wonderful dinner.	marine crustacean
locust	noun	Locusts can destroy your crops quickly.	any of numerous grasshopper types
loft	noun	He rented a loft to use as his studio.	floor over a factory or warehouse
	verb	He will loft the tennis ball over his opponent's head.	propel a ball in a high arc
loin	noun	The stone hit him squarely in his loin.	part of body on each side of backbone
loiter	verb	You may not loiter in this area at night.	stand idly about
lust	noun	He seemed to have a lust for power.	desire or craving
lyric	noun	She wrote the lyrics to that popular song.	words to a song
magistrate	noun	He had been appointed as magistrate.	civil officer to administer the law

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
mahogany	noun	The cabinets have been made out of mahogany.	any of various tropical trees
malice	noun	He had the look of malice in his eyes.	desire to harm others
mammal	noun	Whales are considered to be mammals.	warm blooded vertebrate animals
mane	noun	Horses and lions have manes.	long hair on top and sides of neck
manger	noun	We placed hay in the manger for the cows.	trough or open box for feeding livestock
manor	noun	The rich owner lived in a magnificent manor.	main house, mansion
mar	verb	The injury in the accident marred his face.	disfiguring damage
maritime	adj.	Under maritime laws the shipwreck was ours.	relating to the sea
marquis	noun	The Marquis of de Sade was an evil man.	title of European nobility
martial	adj.	He knew all of the martial arts.	relating to or suggestive of war
mash	verb	She mashed the cooked potatoes.	crush or grind
mason	noun	His job was that of a stone mason.	one who works with stone or brick
massacre	noun	The enemy was guilty of the massacre.	mass killing
	verb	They massacred the buffaloes with rifles.	indiscriminate slaughter of many
maternal	adj.	He is a maternal uncle.	related through my mother
matron	noun	She was a matron at the city prison.	female supervisor
mattress	noun	I sleep better on a mattress than on the floor.	pad of soft material on a bed
maturity	noun	With maturity people make better decisions.	being fully grown or developed
maze	noun	We became entangled in a maze of conflicting laws.	confusing elements
measles	noun	I had measles when I was young.	acute contagious childhood disease

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
medieval	adj.	That axe originated in medieval times.	relating or belonging to the middle ages
meditate	verb	I need to meditate about that for a while.	consider or reflect for at length
membrane	noun	The muscle was covered by a membrane.	thin, pliable layer of tissue
memorial	noun	They planned a memorial for the fallen hero.	monument to honor
merge	verb	We will merge the two companies.	to combine or unite
meteor	noun	We saw a meteor in the southern skies.	bright streak, shooting star
metropolis	noun	I don't like living in a metropolis.	large major city
migrate	verb	Many birds migrate before winter.	move to another area or region
militia	noun	That army was mostly composed of militia.	ordinary citizens
mince	verb	Don't mince your words, say what you mean.	moderate because of politeness
minstrel	adj.	The wandering minstrels entertained us.	medieval traveling entertainers
mire	noun	The yard soon became hopeless mire.	wet, soggy ground
	verb	He soon became mired in debt.	entrapped or tangled
mirth	noun	A little mirth can cheer anybody.	gladness, gaiety, especially with laughter
miscellaneous	adj.	Opening the box revealed some miscellaneous items.	made up of variety of things
mischievous	adj.	She sat there with a mischievous grin.	playfully in a naughty or teasing way
mitten	noun	She lost her mitten on the way to school.	hand covering
molasses	noun	They put molasses on their bread.	thick sweet syrup
monarch	noun	They chopped off the head of the old monarch.	sovereign or king
monastery	noun	The monastery dated back to the 1200s.	a religious community of monks

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
monopoly	noun	They had a monopoly on the sale of cars.	exclusive control
monotonous	adj.	It turned out to be a monotonous speech.	tedious repetition, lacking in variety
moor	verb	After that they will moor the ship.	make fast by cables, rope
moose	noun	Some people will hunt moose for their meat.	large hoofed mammal with large antlers
mortality	noun	The mortality wrought by heart attacks is huge.	death
mortgage	noun	We have a large mortgage on our home.	contract pledge to pay
mosquito	noun	The mosquito causes many deaths through malaria.	small flying biting insect
mountaineering	noun	Our family has long enjoyed mountaineering.	climbing mountains for sport
mow	verb	You must mow the grass today.	to cut grass or grain
	noun	He put the hay in the mow.	place to store hay
muffle	verb	The sand muffled the hoofbeats of the horses.	deaden sound
mumble	verb	I could not understand him when he mumbled.	speak indistinctly
musket	noun	The soldiers raised their muskets and fired.	smoothbore shoulder gun
mustard	noun	We like mustard on our hotdogs.	yellow pungent condiment
muster	verb	They mustered the troops quickly.	summoned, gathered
	noun	It was a muster of all the leaders.	a gathering
muzzle	noun	The dog had a muzzle to protect the children.	a restraint on the jaws
	verb	They wanted to muzzle the opposition.	restrain from expression
myriad	adj.	They talked about the myriad of fish in the ocean.	a very large indefinite number
myth	noun	That is just a myth that he could fly.	fictitious story

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
nebula	noun	Few of the nebulas can be seen by the naked eye.	diffuse mass of interstellar dust
nasty	adj.	She took part in a nasty trick.	unpleasant or annoying
negotiate	verb	We will negotiate a better price.	settle by mutual agreement
neigh	verb	We could hear the horse neigh long into the night.	long high-pitched sound by a horse
nestle	verb	The young boy would nestle into his mother's arms.	settle snugly
nibble	verb	The cat would just nibble at its food.	bite gently and repeatedly
nimble	adj.	The lady had very nimble fingers.	quick, light and agile
nip	verb	The fish nipped at the swimmer's toes.	to seize, pinch or bite
	noun	The cold air had a nip to it.	sharp stinging quality
nook	noun	We don't do that in this nook of the country.	hidden secluded spot
notorious	adj.	San Francisco is a district notorious for crime.	known widely and usually unfavorable
nutrition	noun	Good nutrition can improve your health.	good food
nymph	noun	Some claim nymphs inhabit this part of the forest.	mythological minor deities
obstinate	adj.	His obstinate nature often got him into trouble.	stubbornly cling to an idea
obstruct	verb	His ridiculous objections obstructed the project.	impeded, hindered
occupant	noun	The occupant of the car caused the accident.	occupied a position or place
ode	noun	The "Ode to a Toad" is well known.	lyric poem of some length
odious	adj.	Tending to dead soldiers is an odious task.	strong dislike, intense displeasure
ominous	adj.	That evening an ominous black cloud appeared.	menacing and threatening
ooze	verb	Pus oozed from his wound.	flow or leak out slowly

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
oracle	noun	They considered old man an oracle.	source of wise opinions
orator	noun	Henry Clay was thought to be a great orator.	an eloquent and skilled speaker
ordinance	noun	The ordinance prohibited smoking in public.	regulation enacted by a city government
outlaw	noun	After that he then became an outlaw.	fugitive from the law
overwhelm	verb	Those problems will overwhelm anyone.	engulf, defeat completely
pagan	noun	The pagans conquered much of the world.	one without any religion
	adj.	It was a pagan approach to the problem.	pursuit of pleasure
pageant	noun	The children put on a delightful pageant.	elaborate public presentation
pajamas	noun	Many wear pajamas when they sleep.	lose fitting garment
pamphlet	noun	The pamphlet gave facts about the new policy.	unbound printed work
paralyze	verb	The riots will paralyze the city.	impair progress or functioning
parch	verb	The drought will parch the land.	make extremely dry
parchment	noun	The parchment found turned out to very ancient.	stiff paper
partake	verb	Do not partake of strong wine.	to take or have a part of
partisan	noun	The partisans hinder the German occupiers.	organized fighters who harass the enemy
partition	noun	A partition separated the two offices.	something that divides
pathetic	adj.	He made a pathetic attempt at being nice.	arousing pity or scorn
patrol	noun	The patrol discovered an impending attack.	military scouting group
	verb	The police patrolled the area looking for crime.	on an alert
patter	noun	We could hear the patter of rain that night.	make quick succession of light tapping sounds

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
peal	verb	The bells will peal out their song.	ringing with a set of changes
peninsula	noun	We visited the Olympic peninsula.	land projected into water connected by an isthmus
pension	noun	I depend on my pension for money.	retirement benefit
perilous	adj.	They set out on a perilous journey.	full of peril, dangerous
perplex	verb	That problem can perplex anybody.	confuse or trouble
persecute	verb	The government sometimes will persecute unjustly.	oppress or harass
pest	noun	He made a pest of himself.	an annoying person, a nuisance
petal	noun	The flower had five petals.	part of a flower
petticoat	noun	She wore a pink petticoat.	woman's slip or underskirt
phantom	noun	He came and went like a phantom.	apparently seen or heard but not real
phonograph	noun	We sold our old phonograph.	old record player
piety	noun	She showed peity when she was in church	religious devotion
pike	noun	The soldiers of old used pikes.	long spears
pilgrim	noun	Many of us are pilgrims in our life.	on a quest for something
pious	adj.	It was a pious and holy observation.	exhibiting religious reverence
placid	adj.	The lake became quite placid after the storm.	undisturbed, calm and quiet
platter	noun	He served the roast on a platter.	big shallow plate
plea	noun	His one plea was for mercy.	earnest request
	noun	He entered a plea of not guilty.	answer to a crime
plight	noun	They were in a terrible plight.	bad or unfortunate situation

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
plume	noun	Peacocks sport a long plume of feathers.	feather, especially large showy
plump	adj.	We cooked a large plump goose for dinner.	well-rounded and full of form
plunder	verb	The Vikings often plundered England.	rob of goods by force
	noun	The soldiers took their plunder to the King.	property stolen by force
ply	verb	Prostitutes will ply their trade whenever they can.	engage diligently, practice
poise	verb	She always kept her poise even when threatened.	state of balance
poke	verb	He poked her in the ribs.	to push or jab as with a finger
	noun	Don't buy a pig in a poke.	a sack, concealed
	noun	He gave the man a poke in the jaw.	a punch with the fist
politician	noun	Politicians cannot be trusted to run the government.	one who seeks personal gain
pollen	noun	Bees fly in search of pollen.	powderlike material in flowers
poplar	noun	Poplars are popular trees.	any of several fast-growing trees
porcelain	noun	The cups were made of fine porcelain.	hard white translucent ceramic material
pore	verb	We will pore over the contract for correctness.	read, study carefully
portal	noun	Shanghai was the portal to China in the past.	doorway, entrance
posterity	noun	The riches of the America belongs to posterity.	future generations
potent	adj.	Penicillin is a potent drug.	capable of power
pouch	noun	He kept his money in a pouch.	small bag closed with a drawstring
pounce	verb	The cat pounced on the helpless mouse.	spring or swoop to capture
precarious	adj.	We found ourselves in a precarious situation.	dangerously lacking in security or stability

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
precedent	noun	We followed precedent in choosing a new leader.	follow previous practices
precipitate	adj.	They made a precipitate decision.	sudden, hasty
	noun	We expect some precipitate this evening.	rain or snow
precise	adj.	I need a precise measurement.	exact, correct
premise	noun	The premise is that I get paid first.	base of argument to conclusion
premium	noun	Employers put a premium on honesty.	high value
	adj.	They sell premium beef.	more valuable than normal
prestige	noun	That has become a position of prestige.	widely recognized prominence
prevalent	adj.	That condition is quite prevalent there.	commonly occurring
privacy	noun	Privacy has become highly prized in the West	free from unsanctioned intrusion
proclamation	noun	He issued proclamation to stop work.	an official announcement
prodigal	adj.	He became known as the prodigal son.	wastefully extravagant
prodigious	adj.	It became a prodigious effort to complete the job.	extraordinary, enormous
profane	adj.	He often used quite profane language.	vulgar, coarse
profess	verb	I must profess that I am not sure of that.	affirm openly, declare
prop	noun	The prop on my plane was damaged.	propeller
	noun	He used a prop to show how it was done.	theatrical device
	verb	The stick propped up the window.	held up
prophesy	verb	He correctly prophesied the coming of the war.	predict with certainty
proprietor	noun	We spoke with the proprietor	owner or manager

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
propriety	noun	She acted like the perfect model of propriety.	quality of being proper
prosecute	verb	We shall prosecute her to the full extent of the law.	initiate civil or criminal action against
prostrate	adj.	He was in a prostrate position before the Emperor.	lay down flat
	verb	You must prostrate yourself before the king.	to kneel or bow
proverb	noun	I enjoy many of the proverbs.	short saying that express basic truths
prowess	noun	She showed great prowess in playing basketball.	superior skill or ability
prudent	adj.	Her prudent actions in the disagreement helped us.	good judgement, common sense
pry	verb	We had to pry the truth out of them.	obtain with difficulty
	verb	They will pry into our personal lives.	inquire closely in a furtive manner
psalm	noun	The psalms can be most inspiring.	a sacred song, hymn
pulp	noun	The machine reduced the food to pulp.	soft, moist shapeless mass
purge	verb	We must purge the Party of traitors.	get rid of people
pyramid	noun	We saw the great pyramid in Egypt.	a solid 4-sided figure
quaint	adj.	She had a quaint way of expressing herself.	odd, old-fashioned
quarry	noun	The police lost the quarry in the crowd.	an object of pursuit
	noun	The marble quarry made a good profit.	open pit to mine stone
query	noun	The query looked into the problem of ownership	question, inquiry
quill	noun	In years past people wrote using an ink quill.	hollow stemlike shaft of a feather
quilt	noun	The quilt will keep us warm this winter.	a thick blanket with cotton batting inside
raccoon	noun	Raccoons will often raid garbage left outside.	carnivorous North American mammal

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
raft	noun	The boys went down the river on a raft.	simple device to float on water
raid	verb	We shall raid the enemy camp at dawn	surprise attack by small armed force
raisin	noun	California raises many tons of raisins.	dried sweet grapes
rally	verb	We must rally all of our forces.	gather together for common purpose
	noun	We attended a rally for the governor.	gathering to inspire enthusiasm
ram	noun	The Roman army used a ram to batter the defences.	device to batter, smash
	verb	They will ram the project through despite the opposition.	to force
	noun	Our flock of sheep consisted of three ewes and a ram.	male sheep
ramble	verb	His speech rambled on for a hour.	speak at length with digressions
	noun	Our afternoon was a ramble all over the city.	leisurely, lengthy walk
ransom	noun	You need to pay the ransom to free your son.	payment of money
rap	verb	He must rap on the door to awake them.	hit sharply and swiftly
rapture	noun	The return of her husband put her in rapture.	lofty emotion, ecstasy
rash	adj.	To us it was a rash decision.	done in haste, with little thought
	noun	She developed a rash on her neck.	skin eruption
ratify	verb	The congress will ratify the nomination.	approve, confirm
ration	noun	We each received our ration of water.	fixed portion, amount allotted
	verb	They rationed sugar during the war.	allot in times of scarcity
ravage	verb	The storm ravaged the city for hours.	to bring destruction on
raven	noun	We often see ravens perching in our trees.	large black bird

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
rebuke	verb	He will rebuke her for her crude behavior.	criticize, reprimand
recline	verb	He reclined on the bed after his exercise.	assume a prone position
recoil	verb	He would recoil when confronted with the truth.	shrink back as in fear
recollect	verb	I recollect seeing that happen once before.	to recall to mind
recompense	noun	You shall receive some recompense for your work.	compensation, reward
recount	verb	He tried to recount the events of the day.	narrate the facts, describe
	verb	They will recount all the votes in the election.	to count again
recruit	verb	The army needs to recruit more soldiers.	supply new members
rectangle	noun	It was in the shape of a rectangle.	four sided object with four right angles
redeem	verb	He redeemed his watch from the pawn shop.	recovered ownership by payment of a fee
reef	noun	The ship crashed upon the reef.	strip of rocks near surface of the water
regent	noun	The board of regents met at the university.	board that governs an institution
regime	noun	The new regime is in place today.	a government in power
rehearsal	noun	He went to the rehearsal this afternoon.	practice for a performance
relic	noun	The abandoned ship was now just a relic.	worthless remains
relish	verb	I relish the chance to defend myself.	like or enjoy enthusiastically
	noun	We always put relish on our hamburgers.	spicy chopped pickles
remnant	noun	Only a remnant of the original remained.	small piece, a trace
remorse	noun	He felt remorse for his cruel treatment of her.	moral anguish for past misdeeds
render	verb	You must render your claim to the house.	relinquish, give up, surrender

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
render	verb	You should render assistance to the police.	to provide
renounce	verb	You must renounce violence as a way to succeed.	give up. reject
repeal	verb	That law will soon be repealed.	revoked, rescinded
repent	verb	You must repent your past crimes for forgiveness.	feel remorse, contrition
reptile	noun	Some people are repulsed by the sight of a reptile..	snakes, lizards
repulse	verb	The army repulsed the attack of the enemy.	drive back, repel
retail	adj.	We bought the machine at a retail store.	sold directly to consumers
retort	noun	The speaker had a good retort to the verbal attack.	reply in a witty manner
	verb	To that accusation you must retort promptly.	retaliate, return like for like
revelation	noun	Her reply was a surprising revelation of the situation	revealing, disclosing
reverence	noun	Many Chinese held Mao's words in reverence.	profound awe and respect
rheumatism	noun	Rheumatism had crippled the old man.	bad condition in muscles, tendons, and bones
ridicule	verb	They will ridicule his silly proposal.	words to provoke contemptuous laughter
rig	verb	We thought they might rig the election.	manipulate dishonestly
	noun	He worked hard to improve his fishing rig.	gear set up for special purpose
rip	noun	The fight caused a long rip in his shirt.	tear, split in the material
ripple	noun	The breeze caused a ripple on the lake,	small waves
rudder	noun	The helmsman steers the ship by the rudder.	hinged plate to direct the course
rogue	noun	He was a despicable old rogue.	deceitful, unreliable scoundrel
rouge	noun	Ladies like to put rouge on their cheeks.	red or pink coloring

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
rove	verb	We rove all over the city looking for her.	wander at random
ruffle	noun	We saw a ruffle on the bottom edge of the bed.	strip of pleated fabric
	verb	That kind of talk will ruffle their feelings.	fluster, discompose
rum	noun	We all dank some rum after dinner.	alcoholic liquor
rumble	verb	The engine began to rumble soon after that.	make a deep, long rolling sound
rung	noun	One of the rungs in the ladder was missing.	rod or bar forming a ladder step
rustle	verb	The leaves would rustle in the wind.	move with soft fluttering sound
	verb	The thieves would rustle cattle in the night.	steal
rye	noun	The farmer will plant rye this Spring.	cereal grass
sag	verb	My spirits sagged when I lost the sale.	sank, dropped
salmon	noun	Salmon has become a valuable fish crop.	large game fish
sanction	noun	They placed some sanctions on our plans.	penalty to force compliance
	verb	They will sanction war as a necessity.	tolerate by indicating approval
sanctuary	noun	The land became a bird sanctuary.	safe haven
sanitary	adj.	Soap can help create a sanitary situation.	free of filth or germs
satire	noun	The drama included some satire.	human folly attacked through irony or wit
savior	noun	He quickly became our savior.	rescues another from harm or danger
savor	verb	We will savor our victory over the enemy.	to appreciate, enjoy
scald	verb	The boiling soup will scald the boy.	burn as if with water
scandal	noun	The government cannot withstand the scandal.	event bringing disgrace

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
scanty	adj.	The information we received was scanty.	barely sufficient or adequate
scoff	verb	They just scoffed at our suggestion.	to mock or treat with derision
scoop	noun	He used a scoop to pick up the nuts.	a shovel like utensil
	verb	He scooped up a handful of jelly beans.	to take up or dip into
scorch	verb	The flames had scorched the walls of the house.	burn superficially so as to discolor
scour	verb	The maid scoured the dirty kitchen.	to clean or wash by scrubbing vigorously
	verb	They scoured the pipes before using them.	clear by flushing
scourge	noun	The plague became the scourge of the known world.	widespread affliction and devastation
scowl	verb	She scowled at me when I asked her name.	wrinkle brow to express anger
scripture	noun	He read to us from the Holy Scriptures.	sacred writing or book
sculpture	noun	On the desk was a sculpture of Mozart.	likeness in stone, clay
secrecy	noun	The entire process was done in secrecy.	hidden, concealed
semblance	noun	There is not a semblance of truth in that book.	barest trace
sentimental	adj.	The ring had just sentimental value to me.	emotional
sentinel	noun	They posted a sentinel before going to sleep.	one that keeps guard
sever	verb	You must sever your relationship with them.	to set apart, divide or separate
sewer	noun	The rainwater flowed into the sewer.	underground conduit
shack	noun	He lived in a shack outside of the city.	small crudely built cabin
shaggy	adj.	The dog had a shaggy coat.	bushy and matted
shawl	noun	The old lady sat there covered with a shawl.	a square cloth covering head and shoulders

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
shoal	noun	The sailing boat went aground on a shoal.	sandy elevation in a body of water
shred	verb	The lawyer shredded the evidence.	to cut or tear into pieces
	noun	There remained not a shred of evidence left.	a small amount or particle
shrill	adj.	She replied in a shrill voice to our question.	high-pitched and piercing tone
shrivel	verb	The leaves shriveled from the lack of rain.	became shrunken and wrinkled
shroud	noun	The dead we covered with a shroud.	something to conceal or protect
shuffle	verb	The old man walked slowly with a shuffle.	to slide feet along the floor
shun	verb	It is important to shun that group of people.	avoid deliberately, keep away from
sieve	noun	She used a sieve to remove the lumps.	a utensil of wire mesh
sill	noun	A cat sat on the sill watching us.	horizontal member at the base of a window
sinew	noun	Truth and compassion are the sinews of virtue.	source of strength and vitality
sinister	adj.	The old man had a sinister smile.	suggesting or threatening evil
siren	noun	The siren warned everyone of an impending attack.	device to create a loud wailing sound
skeleton	noun	Nothing was left but the skeleton.	structure of bones and cartilage
skirmish	noun	The skirmish left us with six dead and wounded.	minor battle in war
slab	noun	Nothing was left but a slab of cheese.	broad, flat piece
slander	noun	The man stood accused of vicious slander.	oral false statements injuring reputation
slant	verb	I often slant my letters to the right.	direction other than horizontal or vertical
	noun	He gave his slant on the situation.	a personal point of view or bias
slash	verb	The owner should slash prices to help sales.	to reduce or curtail drastically

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
slate	noun	He started off with a clean slate.	a record of past performance
sled	noun	He dragged his equipment on a sled.	a vehicle mounted on runners
sledge	noun	He used a sledge to drive in the stake.	a long heavy hammer
sleek	adj.	She present herself as a sleek lady.	well-groomed and neatly tailored
sleigh	noun	We went to town in a horse drawn sleigh.	light vehicle with seats mounted on runners
slit	verb	We slit the cloth to make bandages.	cut lengthwise into strips
smack	verb	The ball smacked against the side of the house.	strike sharply with a loud noise
smother	verb	Management smothered the true facts.	conceal, suppress or hide
snare	noun	We caught the rabbit in a snare.	a trapping device
sneak	verb	We tried to sneak into the theater.	to go or move in a quiet, stealthy way
sneeze	noun	The pepper caused me to sneeze.	expel air forcibly from the mouth
snore	verb	My wife says I snore in my sleep.	to breathe during sleep with snorting sounds
snug	adj.	We lived in a snug apartment	small but well arranged
socket	noun	We needed a socket to repair the car.	a tool for removing bolts
solicit	verb	He solicited votes among the factory workers.	tried to obtain by persuasion
somber	adj.	Everyone seemed to be in a somber mood.	dark, gloomy, melancholy
sonnet	noun	The man recited several sonnets for the audience.	14-line verse in rhyme
sordid	adj.	The testimony revealed the sordid details.	depressingly squalid, wretched
spank	verb	They did not spank the boy for his actions.	slap on buttocks with open hand
spectacular	adj.	All in all it was a spectacular show.	impressive and sensational

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
spinach	noun	Spinach can be a good source of iron.	leafy green vegetable
spool	noun	I bought a rack to hold spools of thread.	cylinders of wood or plastic
spouse	noun	His spouse worked alongside him at the store.	marriage partner, husband or wife
spout	noun	The spout on the pitcher was broken.	a tube or mouth used to pour liquid
sprawl	verb	The man lay sprawled on the floor.	lay with limbs spread out
sprout	verb	The plant soon began to sprout.	to begin to grow, give off buds
spruce	noun	A large spruce stands in our front yard.	coniferous evergreen tree
	verb	We need to spruce up the back yard.	to make neat and orderly
spurn	verb	She spurned our attempt to apologize.	reject disdainfully, scorned
squad	noun	Our squad got the job of cleaning the kitchen.	small group of people
squadron	noun	The entire squadron became under attack.	large naval unit
squash	noun	We often eat squash for our supper.	any of various vines with edible fruit
	verb	The government will squash any revolt.	put down, suppress
squat	verb	He just squatted in the street.	sit in a crouching position
stag	noun	We shot a stag on our hunting trip	adult male deer
staple	noun	The papers were held together with a staple.	U-shaped wire loop used to hold paper
	noun	In China rice is one of the staple foods.	main raw material for a region
stature	noun	Humans will reach a normal stature of 5 to 6 feet.	natural height upright
statute	noun	The statute prohibited the use of some drugs.	law enacted by a legislature
stead	noun	His reputation will stand him in good stead.	advantage, service, purpose

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
steeple	noun	The steeple on the church needs painting.	a tall tower usually with a spire
stenographer	noun	She trained to be a stenographer.	skilled to transcribe dictation
stereotype	noun	As a judge he did seem to fit the stereotype.	conventional conception
sterling	noun	He was paid in pounds sterling.	British money
	adj.	He possessed a sterling character.	of highest quality
	adj.	We bought some sterling silver.	standard fineness, 0.50 for silver
stifle	verb	Our leader attempted to stifle all objections.	interrupt, cut off
stimulus	noun	It proved to be the stimulus we needed.	an action to elicits a response
strenuous	adj.	Moving the machine required a strenuous effort.	vigorous, energetic, extreme exertion
stupendous	adj.	Only with stupendous effort we moved the machine.	outstanding force, great
submission	noun	That book was his submission to the contest.	item given
subscribe	verb	We shall subscribe $1000 to the charity.	to pledge or contribute
subside	verb	You must wait for the storm to subside.	to become less active, abate
sue	verb	We shall sue them for damages.	petition court for redress
suffrage	noun	The suffrage for women took many years.	the right to vote
suite	noun	We rented a suite for our office.	series of connected rooms.
sundry	adj.	Her purse contained a number of sundry items.	various, miscellaneous
superb	adj.	The old car appeared to be in superb condition.	unusually high quality
superfluous	adj.	That last item was just superfluous.	beyond what is required or needed
superstitious	adj	That action was just superstitious nonsense.	irrational belief

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
supremacy	noun	In law the courts will have the supremacy.	highest power
surmise	verb	I surmise that you will go.	to infer without conclusive evidence
surmount	verb	We must surmount the problem of finances.	to overcome
suspense	noun	The suspense of not knowing who won excited us.	pleasurable excitement regarding an outcome
swine	noun	All of the swine lived in the big barn.	domesticated animal, pig
	noun	That man was known as a swine.	brutish or contemptible
swirl	verb	The current in the river swirled around the big rock.	to move with a twisting motion
swoop	verb	The hawk swooped down on its prey.	to move in a sudden sweep
symphony	noun	We listened to the symphony on the radio.	musical piece in three or more movements
syrup	noun	We enjoy maple syrup on pancakes.	a thick sweet sticky liquid
tact	noun	It requires tact to convince them to change.	acute sensitivity to what is proper
tactics	noun	Superior tactics allowed the army to defeat the enemy.	good strategy
tangle	verb	Do not ever tangle with that group.	enter into argument, dispute or conflict
	noun	Our fishing lines ended up in a tangle.	to mix together or intertwine, snarl
tapestry	noun	A beautiful tapestry had been hung on the wall.	heavy cloth with rich designs or scenes
tardy	adj.	He was often tardy to his classes.	occurring or arriving late
tarry	verb	Do not tarry there long after dark.	remain or stay
tart	adj.	The cherry pie was quite tart.	having a sharp pungent taste, sour
taunt	verb	They would taunt us to annoy us.	to reproach in a mocking or insulting manner
tavern	noun	We met at the tavern for some beer.	establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
teem	verb	A drop of water can teem with bacteria.	to be full of things, abound or swarm
temperament	noun	She possessed an even temperament.	manner of thinking, behaving or reacting
tempest	noun	We all took cover during the tempest.	violent windstorm often with rain or snow
tenement	noun	They all lived a  large multi-story tenement.	building for human habitation
testament	noun	The building is a testament to his planning.	something that serves as proof
thaw	noun	Afterwards there was a thaw in our relationship.	to become less formal, aloof or reserved
	verb	You must thaw the turkey before cooking.	change from frozen state
theology	noun	She received a Master's Degree in theology.	religious studies
thrash	verb	The crowd thrashed the thief when caught.	to beat with sticks
thrift	noun	The Scots have a reputation for thrift.	wise economy in managing money
throb	verb	Her sore toe continued to throb.	to beat rapidly or violently as the heart
thrust	verb	He thrust his spear into the man's side.	to push or drive quickly and forcibly
	noun	The thrust of her project was to make money.	the essence, the point
thump	noun	He fell with a thump to the floor.	muffled sound, a thud
	verb	He thumped the man with vigor.	to beat soundly
thwart	verb	They shall thwart her plans by trickery.	prevent the occurrence or attainment
tickle	verb	That comedy will tickle anyone who sees it.	excite pleasurably
tinge	verb	Women often tinge their hair.	apply a trace of color
	noun	He did have a tinge of regret afterwards.	slight amount
tinker	noun	He loved to tinker with the equipment.	experiment with machines

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
tint	noun	We added a tint of blue to the white paint.	a slight coloration
tongs	noun	He picked up the hot metal using some tongs.	a grasping device
tournament	noun	We went to see a boxing tournament.	series of contests to pick a final winner
trait	noun	Honesty is one of his finest traits.	distinguishing feature of a person's character
tranquil	adj.	It became a most tranquil evening.	free from commotion or disturbance
treacherous	adj.	That river can become quite treacherous at times.	dangerous or deceptive
	adj.	He is a treacherous individual.	not to be relied on, dependable or trustworthy
treason	noun	The court found him guilty of treason.	betrayal of one's country
trespass	noun	They were guilty of a charge of trespass.	enter into another's land
tribunal	noun	The tribunal will judge the matter tomorrow.	a court of justice
tributary	noun	That river is a tributary of the Yellow River	a stream that flows into larger stream
	adj.	That was a tributary colony.	paying tribute
trickle	noun	The stream slowed down to just a trickle.	a slow, small or irregular quantity
triple	adj.	He received triple wages for his excellent effort.	three times as much
	verb	More money will triple your chance to succeed.	increase by three
triumphant	adj.	It resulted in a triumphant victory.	magnificent, splendid
trophy	noun	Each winner received a bronze trophy.	prize or memento such as a cup or plaque
tropics	noun	The tropics are well-known for heat and humidity.	areas near the equator
trough	noun	We then put grain in the trough for the cattle.	a long narrow receptacle for holding feed
trout	noun	On our fishing trip we caught five trout.	type of game fish

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
tumult	noun	I spend much time in a tumult of anger.	agitation of the mind and emotion
turf	noun	Most football games are played on real turf.	grass
turnip	noun	I never liked the taste of turnips.	root vegetable
twine	noun	We tied the package securely with twine.	a strong string or cord
twitch	noun	In a twitch of the eye it disappeared.	sudden involuntary muscular movement
unanimous	adj.	The group came to a unanimous decision.	complete accord, opinion
unfold	verb	Spring flowers unfolded with a blaze of color.	spread out, open out
	verb	The solution to our problem unfolded as she spoke.	to be revealed gradually
uprising	noun	The uprising took the government by surprise.	limited popular revolt
urn	noun	We put the pretty flowers in an urn.	vase of varying size
usher	noun	The usher showed us our seats at the opera.	one who escorts people to their seats
utensil	noun	Good cooks need good utensils.	instruments, implements used in a kitchen
vacancy	noun	The hotel did not have a vacancy for us.	unoccupied or unused
vagabond	noun	He then became a vagabond after he lost his job.	person without a permanent home
valentine	noun	I sent my wife a colorful valentine.	sentimental or humorous card
valor	noun	He received a medal for his valor in the war.	courage and boldness, bravery
vanquish	verb	We intend to vanquish the enemy soon.	defeat or conquer
vengeance	noun	December turned cold with a vengeance.	with great violence or force
vent	verb	He would vent his anger on strangers.	to give forceful expression
	noun	The vent helped to keep the kitchen cool.	an opening permitting escape of air

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Word	Type	Used in a Sentence	Synonym
verdict	noun	The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.	the finding or decision of a jury
verge	noun	They are on the verge of a great discovery.	a condition likely to occur
veto	verb	The President will veto the new law.	an authoritative rejection
villa	noun	We rented a villa on the Italian coast.	large, luxurious country house
vogue	noun	Hoop skirts were once the vogue.	prevailing fashion, practice or style
volley	noun	A great volley of artillery shells landed on our position.	simultaneous discharge of many missiles
wade	verb	We had to wade across the river to get home.	to cross or pass through water
wand	noun	He waved his wand and it disappeared as if by magic.	a thin supple rod, twig or stick
wane	verb	In time the intensity of the wind will wane.	to decrease gradually in size or intensity
wanton	adj.	She had a reputation as a wanton woman.	immoral or unchaste, lewd
warp	verb	The rain will warp the top of the table.	to turn of twist wood
wary	adj.	Children must be taught to be wary of strangers.	on guard, watchful
weasel	noun	The weasel attacked and ate some chickens.	a carnivorous wild animal
	verb	He can weasel his way out of any situation.	back out of a situation in a sneaky manner
weird	adj.	They found themselves in a weird situation.	strikingly odd or unusual
whoop	noun	He gave a whoop of joy when he won the prize.	loud cry of exultation or excitement
	verb	The crowd whooped it up for their leader.	express or arouse enthusiasm
wrest	verb	He wrested the book out of my hands.	to obtain by pulling with violent twisting motion
wriggle	verb	He managed to wriggle his way into favor.	indirectly, to worm your way
zigzag	verb	The Great Wall at times will zigzag through the mountains.	sharp turns in alternating directions