5 1 noun n Example sentence • I haven't seen him in years .
5 1 noun n noun
• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Example sentence • She wiped away her tears with a tissue.
7 2 noun n noun
• the state of being behind in payments
Example sentence • He fell into arrears after losing his job.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
6 1 noun n noun
• large scissors with strong blades
Example sentence • She used a pair of shears to trim the bushes in her garden.
5 1 noun n noun
• sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
Example sentence • I bought a bag of ripe pears from the grocery store.
8 2 noun n noun
• Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
Example sentence • The antbears have long snouts and sticky tongues to catch ants and termites.
7 2 verb v verb
• give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Example sentence • She appears to be happy with her new job.
8 2 verb v verb
• spread or daub (a surface)
Example sentence • He besmears his opponents with false accusations during debates.
6 1 verb v verb
• To be blear; to have blear eyes; to look or gaze with blear eyes.
Example sentence • She blears her eyes to try and see through the fog.
5 1 noun n noun
• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Example sentence • My dears , we need to have a serious conversation.
4 1 noun n noun
• the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
Example sentence • She whispered in his ears .
7 2 verb v verb
• make attractive or lovable
Example sentence • Her caring nature endears her to everyone she meets.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
verb
• be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
Example sentence • She has many fears , including spiders and heights.
9 2 noun n noun
• covering for a person's feet
5 1 noun n noun
• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
verb
• set the level or character of
Example sentence • I need to replace the worn-out gears in my bicycle.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • The soldiers wore protective headgears for battle.
5 1 verb v verb
• perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
Example sentence • She hears the sound of birds chirping outside her window.
5 1 verb, noun v, n
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8 2 verb v Example sentence • She mishears her name and thinks someone called her.
5 1 verb v adjective
• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
adverb
• near in time or place or relationship
Example sentence • The car nears the finish line.
8 2
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9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I have completed my preclears and now I can move on to the next phase of the experiment.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the back of a military formation or procession
adjective satellite
• located in or toward the back or rear
verb
• stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
Example sentence • The horse rears up on its hind legs.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I caught a couple of redears on my fishing trip.
7 2
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Example sentence • He regears the car for better uphill performance.
5 1 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
Example sentence • She carefully sears the steak on both sides to lock in the juices.
6 1 noun n noun
• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Example sentence • The museum had a display of ancient spears from different civilizations.
7 2 verb v verb
• To raise something up; to rise up; to erect
Example sentence • He uprears his fists in a defensive stance.
7 2 verb v
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9 2 noun n noun
• small songbird of northern America and Eurasia having a distinctive white rump
Example sentence • The male wheatears have a distinctive black mask on their face.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The efficiency of wormgears is generally lower compared to other gearbox types.
5 1 noun
• the present location; this place; location, proximal pronoun; demonstrative pronoun, location; quantifier: demonstrative determiner, singular, proximal
adverb
• in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
6 2 verb, noun v, n adverb
• straight up or down without a break
adjective satellite
• complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
verb
• turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example sentence • The artist used sheers to cut the fabric into intricate shapes.
12 4 noun n
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Example sentence • I prefer to use interlinears when studying complex texts.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She overclears her throat before starting to speak.
9 3
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Example sentence • She overfears failure and avoids taking risks.
9 3 verb v verb
• hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Example sentence • She overhears her parents talking about a surprise party for her.
7 2 verb v verb
• be compatible or in accordance with
Example sentence • He adheres to a strict diet and exercise routine.
6 2 noun n noun
• an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
Example sentence • The ameers of the desert were known for their luxurious lifestyles.
10 2 noun n noun
• an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
Example sentence • She bought three new brassieres at the lingerie store.
6 2 noun n noun
• a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man
Example sentence • The fakirs performed amazing feats of levitation during the street festival.
6 2 noun n noun
• a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man
Example sentence • The faqirs traveled from village to village, begging for food and alms.
7 2 noun n noun
• a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man
Example sentence • The faquirs traveled from village to village, spreading their teachings.
10 2 noun n noun
• medium-sized Eurasian thrush seen chiefly in winter
Example sentence • The fieldfares arrived in large flocks, feasting on the berries in the hedgerows.
6 2 verb v noun
• contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words
verb
• to smirk contemptuously
Example sentence • He fleers at his opponents in order to intimidate them.
8 2 noun n noun
• either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
Example sentence • In dipteran insects, halteres function as sensory organs.
7 2 verb v verb
• be inherent in something
Example sentence • The skill to make something look lifelike inheres in the artist.
9 2
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5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• showing your contempt by derision
verb
• laugh at with contempt and derision
Example sentence • The audience erupted in jeers after the controversial decision by the referee.
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