5 2 adverb
adv
adverb
• (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
Example sentence • I'm worried about my test results.
7 1 noun
n
Example sentence • The recent drought has caused a shortage of water in the region.
3 1 verb, adverb, noun
v, adv, n
adjective
• not allowed to continue to bat or run
noun
• (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
adjective satellite
• being out or having grown cold
verb
• to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality
Example sentence • She couldn't hide her excitement any longer and let it out with a scream.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
verb
• produce buds, branches, or germinate
Example sentence • The sprout had just emerged from the soil.
10 2 adverb
adv
Example sentence • She wore the necklace throughout the party.
7 2
adverb
• Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.
conjunction
• Unless, except (introducing a clause).
Example sentence • She entered the room without making a sound.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the state of being unsure of something
Example sentence • I have no doubt that she will succeed in her career.
4 1 verb, adverb, noun
v, adv, n
noun
• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
Example sentence • He won the boxing bout with a knockout.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a target used in archery
verb
• strike hard, especially with the fist
Example sentence • She used her clout to secure a promotion for her friend.
6 2 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She is a devout follower of her religion.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
Example sentence • He suffers from frequent bouts of gout in his feet.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• an awkward stupid person
Example sentence • He was a lout who didn't know how to behave in public.
4 1 verb
v
verb
• be in a huff and display one's displeasure
Example sentence • She pouted when she didn't get her way.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a disorderly crowd of people
Example sentence • The team suffered a humiliating rout in yesterday's game.
5 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops
Example sentence • He ordered a pint of stout at the bar.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in masonry or brickwork
Example sentence • I need to buy more grout for the bathroom tiles.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
verb
• explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
Example sentence • The scout reported back to the captain with news of enemy movements.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
verb
• utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
Example sentence • Her shout could be heard from across the street.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an established line of travel or access
verb
• send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
Example sentence • We took the scenic route to the beach.
5 1 verb
v
verb
• treat with contemptuous disregard
Example sentence • He flouted the rules by smoking in a non-smoking area.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose
Example sentence • The dog sniffed the ground with its snout .
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
verb
• gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
Example sentence • Water gushed from the spout of the fountain.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
Example sentence • I caught a trout while fishing in the river.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • The inmates planned a breakout from the prison.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
Example sentence • The baseball players sat in the dugout , waiting for their turn to bat.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a very attractive or seductive looking woman
adjective satellite
• very strong or vigorous
Example sentence • The boxer delivered a powerful knockout punch.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
adjective satellite
• marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
Example sentence • We drove around the roundabout twice before finding the right exit.
4 1 verb
v
noun
• someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit
verb
• advertize in strongly positive terms
Example sentence • He likes to tout his accomplishments to everyone he meets.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting
Example sentence • During the storm, there was a blackout , and the entire neighborhood lost power.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
Example sentence • The ship's lookout spotted land on the horizon.
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