DEFINITION :

fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost

EXAMPLE :

Check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure.

PART OF SPEECH :

adjective - secure, securable adverb - securely noun - securement

 DEFINITION :

attempt to find (something)

EXAMPLE :

They came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds.

PART OF SPEECH:

verb - seek noun - seeker 

DEFINITION :

carefully choose as being the best or most suitable EXAMPLE :

Students must select their own program

PART OF SPEECH:

verb - select adjective - selectable noun - selectness 

 DEFINITION :

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other

EXAMPLE :

The content of the program should follow a logical sequence.

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - sequence 

DEFINITION:

a number of things, events, or people of a similar kind or related nature coming one after another

EXAMPLE:

The explosion was the latest in a series of accidents

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - series 

DEFINITION:

(chiefly with reference to people) sexual activity, including specifically sexual intercourse

EXAMPLE:

He enjoyed talking about sex

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - sex noun - sexer 

 DEFINITION:

move or cause to move from one place to another, esp. over a small distance

EXAMPLE:

Shift the weight back to the other leg

PART OF SPEECH:

verb - shift adjective - shiftable

 DEFINITION:

sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy

EXAMPLE:

A significant increase in sales.

PART OF SPEECH:

adjective - significant adverb - significantly

 DEFINITION:

resembling without being identical

EXAMPLE:

A soft cheese similar to Brie

PART OF SPEECH:

adjective - similar 

 DEFINITION:

imitate the appearance or character of

EXAMPLE:

Red ocher intended to simulate blood

PART OF SPEECH:

verb - simulate noun - simulation adjective - simulative

 DEFINITION:

an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed

EXAMPLE:

The proposed site of a hydroelectric dam.

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - site

 DEFINITION:

used to show that something or someone is commonly designated by the name or term specified

EXAMPLE:

At the foundation of the Korean economy are the so-called chaebols or conglomerates.

PART OF SPEECH:

adjective - so-called

 DEFINITION:

the undersurface of a person's foot

EXAMPLE:

The soles of their feet were nearly black with dirt.

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - sole

 DEFINITION:

to a moderate extent or by a moderate amount

EXAMPLE:

Matters have improved somewhat since then | [as submodifier ] a somewhat thicker book.

PART OF SPEECH :

adverb - somewhat

 DEFINITION:

a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained

EXAMPLE:

Mackerel is a good source of fish oil. See note at origin.

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - source adjective - sourceless

clearly defined or identified

EXAMPLE:

Increasing the electricity supply only until it met specific development needs.

PART OF SPEECH:

adjective - specific adverb - specifically noun - specificity

 DEFINITION:

identify clearly and definitely

EXAMPLE:

The coup leader promised an election but did not specify a date.

PART OF SPEECH:

verb - specify adjective- specifiable noun - specifier

DEFINITION:

an area of activity, interest, or expertise

EXAMPLE:

His new wife's skill in the domestic sphere.

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - sphere adjective - spheral 

 DEFINITION:

not likely to change or fail; firmly established

EXAMPLE:

  A stable relationship | prices have remained relatively stable.

PART OF SPEECH:

adjective - stable adverb - stably 

 DEFINITION:

a fact or piece of data from a study of a large quantity of numerical data

EXAMPLE :

The statistics show that the crime rate has increased.

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - statistic 

 DEFINITION:

the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something

EXAMPLE:

An improvement in the status of women.

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - status

DEFINITION:

uncomplicated and easy to do or understand

EXAMPLE:

In a straightforward case no fees will be charged.

PART OF SPEECH:

adjective - straightforward 

 DEFINITION:

a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim

EXAMPLE:

Time to develop a coherent economic strategy | shifts in marketing strategy.

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - strategy

 DEFINITION:

pressure or tension exerted on a material object EXAMPLE:

The distribution of stress is uniform across the bar.

PART OF SPEECH:

noun - stress adjective - stressless noun - stressor