best 4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective • (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
noun • the supreme effort one can make
• Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
• the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
adverb • in a most excellent way or manner
• it would be sensible
• from a position of superiority or authority
adjective satellite • (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
arrest 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
• the state of inactivity following an interruption
verb • take into custody
• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
• attract and fix
• cause to come to an abrupt stop
forest 6 2 noun n noun • the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
• land that is covered with trees and shrubs
verb • establish a forest on previously unforested land
greatest 8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite • highest in quality
honest 6 2 adjective adj adjective • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth
adjective satellite • without dissimulation; frank
• worthy of being depended on
• without pretensions
• not forged
• gained or earned without cheating or stealing
rest 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • something left after other parts have been taken away
• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
• a pause for relaxation
• a state of inaction
• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
• a support on which things can be put
• a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
verb • not move; be in a resting position
• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
• give a rest to
• have a place in relation to something else
• be at rest
• stay the same; remain in a certain state
• be inherent or innate in
• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
• sit, as on a branch
• rest on or as if on a pillow
• be inactive, refrain from acting
test 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • trying something to find out about it
• any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
• a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
• the act of undergoing testing
• the act of testing something
• a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
verb • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
• examine someone's knowledge of something
• show a certain characteristic when tested
• achieve a certain score or rating on a test
• determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
• undergo a test
west 4 1 adverb, noun adv, n adjective • situated in or facing or moving toward the west
noun • the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
• the cardinal compass point that is at 270 degrees
• the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
• the direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point
• a location in the western part of a country, region, or city
• British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)
• United States film actress (1892-1980)
• English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)
adverb • to, toward, or in the west
biggest 7 2 adjective adj adjective • above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
adverb • extremely well
• in a boastful manner
• on a grand scale
• in a major way
adjective satellite • significant
• serious or severe
• loud and firm
• conspicuous in position or importance
• prodigious
• exhibiting self-importance
• feeling self-importance
• (of animals) fully developed
• marked by intense physical force
• generous and understanding and tolerant
• given or giving freely
• in an advanced stage of pregnancy
interest 8 3 verb, noun v, n noun • a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
• a reason for wanting something done
• the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
• a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
• (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
• (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
verb • excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
• be on the mind of
• be of importance or consequence
chest 5 1 noun n noun • the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
• box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
• the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
• furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
closest 7 2 adjective adj adverb • (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
contest 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
• a struggle between rivals
verb • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
dearest 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
eldest 6 2 adjective adj noun • the offspring who came first in the order of birth
adjective satellite • first in order of birth
fastest 7 2 adjective adj harvest 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the yield from plants in a single growing season
• the consequence of an effort or activity
• the gathering of a ripened crop
• the season for gathering crops
verb • gather, as of natural products
• remove from a culture or a living or dead body, as for the purposes of transplantation
invest 6 2 verb, adverb v, adv verb • make an investment
• give qualities or abilities to
• furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
• provide with power and authority
• place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
latest 6 2 adjective adj noun • the most recent news or development
adjective satellite • up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
• in the current fashion or style
longest 7 2 adjective adj adverb • for the most time
lowest 6 2 adjective adj adverb • in the lowest position; nearest the ground
adjective satellite • lowest in rank or importance
modest 6 2 adjective adj adjective • marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
• not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
adjective satellite • not large but sufficient in size or amount
• free from pomp or affectation
• low or inferior in station or quality
• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
• relatively moderate, limited, or small
nearest 7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb • (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
nest 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
• a kind of gun emplacement
• a cosy or secluded retreat
• a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
• furniture pieces made to fit close together
verb • inhabit a nest, usually after building
• fit together or fit inside
• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
• gather nests
protest 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a formal and solemn declaration of objection
• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
verb • utter words of protest
• express opposition through action or words
• affirm or avow formally or solemnly
suggest 7 2 verb v verb • make a proposal, declare a plan for something
• drop a hint; intimate by a hint
• imply as a possibility
• call to mind
vest 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
• a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
verb • provide with power and authority
• place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons
• become legally vested
• clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments
• clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
finest 6 2 adjective adj adjective • of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles
noun • money extracted as a penalty
adverb • an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
• in a delicate manner
adjective satellite • being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
• minutely precise especially in differences in meaning
• thin in thickness or diameter
• characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment
• free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity
verb • record a fine as a penalty in a police record
• impose a fine on
hottest 7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective • used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
• (extended meanings, especially of psychological heat) marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
adjective satellite • characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
• (color) bold and intense
• sexually excited or exciting
• recently stolen or smuggled
• very fast; capable of quick response and great speed
• wanted by the police
• producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
• performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy
• very popular or successful
• very unpleasant or even dangerous
• newest or most recent
• having or bringing unusually good luck
• very good; often used in the negative
• made recently
• having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm
• of a seeker; very near to the object sought
• having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity
• charged or energized with electricity
• marked by excited activity
largest 7 2 adjective adj adjective • above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
noun • a garment size for a large person
adverb • at a distance, wide of something (as of a mark)
• with the wind abaft the beam
• in a boastful manner
adjective satellite • fairly large or important in effect; influential
• ostentatiously lofty in style
• generous and understanding and tolerant
• conspicuous in position or importance
• having broad power and range and scope
• in an advanced stage of pregnancy
nicest 6 2 adjective adj adjective • pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
noun • a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera
adjective satellite • socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
• done with delicacy and skill
• excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
• exhibiting courtesy and politeness
oldest 6 2 adjective adj adjective • (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
• of long duration; not new
adjective satellite • of a very early stage in development
• (used for emphasis) very familiar
• skilled through long experience
• belonging to some prior time
• excellent
• just preceding something else in time or order
strongest 9 2 adjective adj adjective • having strength or power greater than average or expected
• having a strong physiological or chemical effect
adjective satellite • not faint or feeble
• having or wielding force or authority
• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
• of good quality and condition; solidly built
• of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection
• being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content
• freshly made or left
• strong and sure
youngest 8 2 adjective adj adjective • (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
noun • any immature animal
• United States film and television actress (1913-2000)
• young people collectively
• United States civil rights leader (1921-1971)
• British physicist and Egyptologist; he revived the wave theory of light and proposed a three-component theory of color vision; he also played an important role in deciphering the hieroglyphics on the Rosetta Stone (1773-1829)
• United States jazz tenor saxophonist (1909-1959)
• English poet (1683-1765)
• United States baseball player and famous pitcher (1867-1955)
• United States religious leader of the Mormon Church after the assassination of Joseph Smith; he led the Mormon exodus from Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah (1801-1877)
adjective satellite • (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity
• suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
• being in its early stage
• not tried or tested by experience
attest 6 2 verb v verb • provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
• authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
• give testimony in a court of law
• establish or verify the usage of
behest 6 2 noun n noun • an authoritative command or request
crest 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
• the center of a cambered road
• (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet
• a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal
verb • lie at the top of
• reach a high point
detest 6 2 verb v verb • dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
digest 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a periodical that summarizes the news
• something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
verb • convert food into absorbable substances
• arrange and integrate in the mind
• put up with something or somebody unpleasant
• become assimilated into the body
• systematize, as by classifying and summarizing
• soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture
• make more concise
• soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture
earnest 7 2 adjective adj noun • something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
adjective satellite • characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
• sincerely earnest
• not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
farthest 8 2 adjective adj adverb • to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
• to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
adjective satellite • (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
ingest 6 2 verb v verb • serve oneself to, or consume regularly
• take up mentally
jest 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
• activity characterized by good humor
verb • tell a joke; speak humorously
• act in a funny or teasing way
northwest 9 2 adverb, noun adv, n noun • the northwestern region of the United States
• the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point
• the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
• a location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city
adverb • to, toward, or in the northwest
adjective satellite • situated in or oriented toward the northwest
• coming from the northwest
pest 4 1 noun n noun • a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
• any epidemic disease with a high death rate
• a persistently annoying person
• any unwanted and destructive insect or other animal that attacks food or crops or livestock etc.
quickest 8 2 adjective adj slowest 7 2 adjective adj southwest 9 2 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun • the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado
• the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
• the direction corresponding to the southwestward compass point
• a location in the southwestern part of a country, region, or city
adverb • to, toward, or in the southwest
adjective satellite • coming from the southwest
• situated in or oriented toward the southwest
tempest 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a violent commotion or disturbance
• (literary) a violent wind
unrest 6 2 noun n noun • a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
• a feeling of restless agitation
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