6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
Example sentence • The company's total assets are valued at $1 million.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a polite refusal of an invitation
Example sentence • He expressed his regrets for not attending the funeral.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a sock that reaches just above the ankle
Example sentence • She wore silver anklets that jingled with every step.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
Example sentence • The prophets predicted the arrival of a great leader.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Example sentence • His poor diet and lack of sunlight exposure led to the development of rickets .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
Example sentence • The sound of trumpets filled the air as the king entered the room.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth
Example sentence • The soldiers in the parade all wore matching berets .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
Example sentence • She stacked multiple beaded bracelets on her wrist.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a loud and disturbing noise
verb
• celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Example sentence • He enjoys playing tennis with his new rackets .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• edible viscera of a fowl
Example sentence • The chef used the giblets from the turkey to make a flavorful gravy.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
Example sentence • I've always been a fan of classical ballets .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
verb
• strike against forcefully
Example sentence • The cruise ship had several buffets , each offering different cuisines.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style
Example sentence • The chalets in the mountain village are perfect for a winter getaway.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
verb
• decorate with a lace of geometric designs
Example sentence • I ordered two filets of salmon for dinner.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
Example sentence • She played the castanets during the flamenco performance.
7 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • He placed the books endways on the shelf.
8 2 noun
n
Example sentence • I love eating dolmades with yogurt sauce.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the principal dish of a meal
Example sentence • The restaurant offers a wide variety of entrees for dinner.
8 2
Example sentence • The horse performed beautiful gambades during the show.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
Example sentence • Sunlight streamed in through the open hatchways of the abandoned ship.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk
Example sentence • I ordered two lattes for breakfast.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• A flat stone with a slightly concave surface, used with another stone (a mano) for grinding maize or other grains.
Example sentence • The metates were used by ancient civilizations to grind grains.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• The leaves of a prickly pear cactus, as used in Mexican cooking.
Example sentence • I love cooking nopales with scrambled eggs for breakfast.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
Example sentence • Many people enjoy watching ospreys as they dive into the water to catch their prey.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • He purveys various imported goods in his store.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• To weigh again; to weigh something that has already been weighed.
Example sentence • He reweighs all the ingredients before adding them to the recipe.
6 1 verb
v
adjective satellite
• fried quickly in a little fat
verb
• fry briefly over high heat
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
Example sentence • The street vendors were selling colorful serapes to tourists.
11 2 noun
n
noun
• A Scottish dance with gliding steps, slower than a reel.
Example sentence • The fiddle is often used to play strathspeys .
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a detailed critical inspection
verb
• consider in a comprehensive way
Example sentence • We conducted surveys to gather feedback from our customers.
6 1
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7 2 noun
n
noun
• a religious adviser (not necessarily a priest) in the Eastern Orthodox Church
Example sentence • The old man was respected as a wise starets within the monastery.
5 2 verb
v
verb
• assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
Example sentence • He abets his brother in all his mischievous activities.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
Example sentence • I need to replace the aglets on my shoelaces.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
Example sentence • He used aiglets to fasten the ends of his shoelaces.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
Example sentence • The egret's beautiful plumage included aigrets on its crest.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a Java application; an application program that uses the client's web browser to provide a user interface
Example sentence • Many websites use applets to provide interactive features.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a medieval helmet with a visor and a neck guard
Example sentence • The knight wore armets to protect his head in battle.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a band worn around the arm for decoration
Example sentence • She adorned her wrists with silver armlets .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• any of several small auks of the northern Pacific coasts
Example sentence • The population of auklets has declined in recent years due to habitat loss.
8 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The carpenter measured and cut the backsets for the door hinges.
7 2
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7 2 noun
n
noun
• small brightly colored stout-billed tropical bird having short weak wings
Example sentence • The barbets have a unique call that can be heard from a distance.
7 2
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7 2 noun
n
noun
• a container that is usually woven and has handles
Example sentence • She filled the baskets with fresh vegetables from her garden.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
Example sentence • She owns five bassets , all of which are rescue dogs.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• (nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship
Example sentence • The beckets on the ship were used to secure the sails.
7 2
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6 2 verb
v
verb
• make (offspring) by reproduction
Example sentence • Violence begets violence.
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