crusade 7 2 noun n noun • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
• any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
verb • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
• go on a crusade; fight a holy war
made 4 1 verb, noun v, n adjective • (of a bed) having the sheets and blankets set in order
adjective satellite • produced by a manufacturing process
• successful or assured of success
trade 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
• the skilled practice of a practical occupation
• the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
• a particular instance of buying or selling
• people who perform a particular kind of skilled work
• steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator
• an equal exchange
verb • engage in the trade of
• turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase
• be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions
• exchange or give (something) in exchange for
• do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
brigade 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions
verb • form or unite into a brigade
grenade 7 2 noun n noun • a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
played 6 1 verb v adjective • (of games) engaged in
shade 5 1 noun n noun • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
• a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
• protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
• a position of relative inferiority
• a slight amount or degree of difference
• a mental representation of some haunting experience
• a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
• a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view
verb • cast a shadow over
• represent the effect of shade or shadow on
• protect from light, heat, or view
• vary slightly
• pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree
blade 5 1 noun n noun • especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
• a dashing young man
• something long and thin resembling a blade of grass
• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
• a cut of beef from the shoulder blade
• a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)
• the part of the skate that slides on the ice
• flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
• the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
fade 4 1 verb v noun • a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
• gradually ceasing to be visible
verb • become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
• lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
• disappear gradually
• become feeble
grade 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a body of students who are taught together
• a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
• the gradient of a slope or road or other surface
• one-hundredth of a right angle
• a degree of ablaut
• a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
• the height of the ground on which something stands
• a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
• a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
verb • assign a rank or rating to
• level to the right gradient
• assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
• determine the grade of or assign a grade to
jade 4 1 noun n noun • a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
• a woman adulterer
• a light green color varying from bluish green to yellowish green
• an old or over-worked horse
adjective satellite • of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green
verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
• exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
serenade 8 3 verb, noun v, n noun • a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
• a song characteristically played outside the house of a woman
verb • sing and play for somebody
aid 3 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
verb • give help or assistance; be of service
• improve the condition of
raid 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a sudden short attack
• an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
verb • search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
• enter someone else's territory and take spoils
• take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock
• search for something needed or desired
portrayed 9 2 verb v adjective satellite • represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
prepaid 7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • used especially of mail; paid in advance
crocheted 9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun • needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
verb • create by looping or crocheting
• make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
brocade 7 2 noun n noun • thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
verb • weave a design into (textiles)
palisade 8 3 noun n noun • fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
verb • surround with a wall in order to fortify
afraid 6 2 adjective adj adjective • filled with fear or apprehension
adjective satellite • filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
• feeling worry or concern or insecurity
• having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
paid 4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective • marked by the reception of pay
adjective satellite • involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby
• yielding a fair profit
barricade 9 3 verb, noun v, n noun • a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
• a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
verb • render unsuitable for passage
• prevent access to by barricading
• block off with barricades
decade 6 2 noun n noun • a period of 10 years
• the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
invade 6 2 verb v verb • march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
• to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate
• occupy in large numbers or live on a host
• penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way
lemonade 8 3 noun n noun • sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
parade 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a ceremonial procession including people marching
• an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things
• a visible display
verb • walk ostentatiously
• march in a procession in a public place
wade 4 1 verb v noun • English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
verb • walk (through relatively shallow water)
remade 6 2 verb v noun • creation that is created again or anew
laid 4 1 verb v adjective satellite • set down according to a plan
maid 4 1 noun n noun • a female domestic
• an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
arcade 6 2 noun n noun • a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
• a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
cascade 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
• a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
• a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower
verb • rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
• arrange (open windows) on a computer desktop so that they overlap each other, with the title bars visible
charade 7 2 noun n noun • a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades
• making a false outward show
degrade 7 2 verb v verb • reduce the level of land, as by erosion
• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
evade 5 2 verb v verb • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
• escape, either physically or mentally
• practice evasion
• use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
homemade 8 2 adjective adj adjective • made or produced in the home or by yourself
marinade 8 3 verb, noun v, n noun • mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking
masquerade 10 3 verb, noun v, n noun • a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
• a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
• making a false outward show
verb • take part in a masquerade
• pretend to be someone or something that you are not
nightshade 10 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit
upgrade 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
• software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
• a reservation that is improved
• the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
• hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
• the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)
verb • rate higher; raise in value or esteem
• to improve what was old or outdated
• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
• get better travel conditions
• give better travel conditions to
stayed 6 1 verb v noun • continuing or remaining in a place or state
• the state of inactivity following an interruption
• a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted
• a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)
• (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
verb • stay the same; remain in a certain state
• stay put (in a certain place)
• dwell
• continue in a place, position, or situation
• remain behind
• stop or halt
• stay behind
• hang on during a trial of endurance
• stop a judicial process
• fasten with stays
• overcome or allay
aide 4 1 noun n noun • an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
• someone who acts as assistant
braid 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
• trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
verb • make by braiding or interlacing
• decorate with braids or ribbons
• form or weave into a braid or braids
decayed 7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite • damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
dissuade 8 2 verb v verb • turn away from by persuasion
frayed 6 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite • worn away or tattered along the edges
unafraid 8 3 adjective adj adjective • oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
waylaid 7 2 verb v verb • wait in hiding to attack
cliched 7 1 adjective adj adjective satellite • repeated regularly without thought or originality
delayed 7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite • not as far along as normal in development
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