9 3 noun n noun
• meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
verb
• cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
Example sentence • We had two barbeques at the beach over the summer.
6 2 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • I refuse to discuss the matter any further.
4 1 noun n noun
• information about recent and important events
Example sentence • I read the news online every morning.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I need to buy new shoes for my running routine.
5 1 noun n noun
• a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
Example sentence • I love listening to the blues on a rainy day.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ocean trip taken for pleasure
verb
• drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
Example sentence • We went on a Caribbean cruise last summer.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Example sentence • I have a valid excuse for being late.
7 2 verb v noun
• recovery or preservation from loss or danger
Example sentence • She rescues stray animals and finds them loving homes.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates.
6 2 verb v verb
• remove the triggering device from
Example sentence • The teacher was able to defuse the situation before it escalated.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • I use my phone to make calls.
7 2 verb v adjective
• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
adjective satellite
• spread out; not concentrated in one place
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• matter that remains after something has been removed
Example sentence • The chemist analyzed the residues left in the test tube.
6 1 verb v verb
• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example sentence • I will choose the blue shirt to wear today.
13 2 noun n Example sentence • Scientists have made several breakthroughs in the field of medicine.
5 1 adjective adj pronoun
• (interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.
Example sentence • I don't know whose car that is.
10 3 noun n noun
• the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
verb
• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
Example sentence • I have two interviews scheduled for tomorrow.
6 2 verb v verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accused me of stealing his wallet.
6 2 verb v verb
• cause to be confused emotionally
Example sentence • The complexity of the math problem bemused the students.
7 2 verb v verb
• mistake one thing for another
Example sentence • I'm sorry, your question confuses me.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
verb
• mix together different elements
Example sentence • I need to replace the blown fuse in the circuit.
10 2 noun n noun
• a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
Example sentence • I enjoy playing horseshoes with my friends at the park.
8 3 noun n noun
• the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
Example sentence • The company's revenues increased by 10% compared to last year.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• improper or excessive use
verb
• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Example sentence • The misuse of power can lead to corrupt practices.
4 1 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I don't want to lose my keys again.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball
Example sentence • The baseball team's victory was due to the opposing team's miscues .
5 1 noun n noun
• a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Example sentence • She has strong political views .
5 2 verb v verb
• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Example sentence • The clown's funny antics amused the children at the birthday party.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the source of an artist's inspiration
verb
• reflect deeply on a subject
Example sentence • She was the artist's muse , inspiring his greatest works.
7 2 noun n noun
• part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
verb
• create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
Example sentence • She used tissues to wipe away her tears.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
verb
• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example sentence • He had a bruise on his leg from playing soccer.
4 1 verb v noun
• any thick, viscous matter
verb
• pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
Example sentence • The sewage began to ooze out from the cracked pipe.
4 2 noun n noun
• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Example sentence • He used a ruse to distract the guards while he snuck into the building.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
verb
• sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Example sentence • I hit the snooze button and went back to sleep.
5 1
7 3 noun n Example sentence • There are many avenues to explore when it comes to career options.
9 3 noun n
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7 2 noun n noun
• a sculpture representing a human or animal
Example sentence • The city park is filled with beautiful statues of famous historical figures.
9 3 noun
• bushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads; valued traditionally for medicinal uses; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
Example sentence • She planted feverfews in her garden to attract butterflies.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
verb
• watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public
Example sentence • I watched some movie previews before the main feature.
5 1 noun n Example sentence • She carefully examined the clues left at the crime scene.
5 1 noun n noun
• the cords used to suspend a hammock
7 2 verb v verb
• cause to feel enthusiasm
Example sentence • She always tries to enthuse her classmates about science.
6 2 verb v verb
• teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Example sentence • She has always tried to infuse positivity into every situation.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
verb
• make use of too often or too extensively
Example sentence • The overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • The doctor will transfuse blood into the patient to replace what he lost in the accident.
5 2 noun n noun
• a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
Example sentence • The business gurus advised the CEO on the best strategies for expansion.
7 2 noun n noun
• the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
Example sentence • She always tries different hairdos for special occasions.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of becoming mildewed
verb
• become moldy; spoil due to humidity
Example sentence • The mildews on the bathroom tiles were difficult to remove.
9 2 noun n noun
• a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot
Example sentence • I borrowed a pair of snowshoes for our winter hike.
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