4 1 noun n noun
• a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
verb
• cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum
Example sentence • I need to brush my gums twice a day to maintain good oral hygiene.
4 1 verb v noun
• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan
Example sentence • She hums a tune while doing her work.
5 1 noun n noun
• any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
Example sentence • She bought a bag of plums from the grocery store.
4 1 noun n noun
• liquor distilled from fermented molasses
adjective satellite
• beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
Example sentence • I love the taste of rums from the Caribbean.
5 1 noun n noun
• a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
verb
• spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive
Example sentence • The government is planning to demolish the slums and build affordable housing.
6 1 verb v verb
• sound the strings of (a stringed instrument)
Example sentence • He strums his guitar every night before bed.
4 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • She calculated the sums of the two sets of numbers.
7 2 noun n noun
• money collected under a tariff
Example sentence • We had to go through customs at the airport.
7 2 noun n adjective
• situated at the bottom or lowest position
noun
• the lower side of anything
verb
• provide with a bottom or a seat
Example sentence • She put her keys in the pocket of her bottoms .
6 2 noun n noun
• a Muslim woman of high rank in India or Pakistan
6 2 noun n noun
• a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
Example sentence • I found a helpful answer on the forums .
6 2 noun n noun
• an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates
Example sentence • I apply serums to my face every night before bed.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
verb
• travel by getting free rides from motorists
Example sentence • He gave a thumbs up to show his approval.
7 3 noun n noun
• a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
adjective satellite
• around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example sentence • Artists often experiment with different mediums , such as paint, clay, and charcoal.
8 3 noun n noun
• a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Example sentence • The construction of the stadiums is expected to be completed by next year.
9 3 noun n noun
• textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
Example sentence • The contract included several addendums that specified additional terms and conditions.
7 3 noun n noun
• an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
Example sentence • The alarums of war echoed through the city.
6 2 noun n noun
• one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
Example sentence • She has a collection of over 100 albums .
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5 2 noun n noun
• a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
Example sentence • The university hosts an annual reunion for alums to reconnect and reminisce.
8 3 noun n noun
• a genus of the family Cruciferae, containing annual and perennial herbaceous plants or small shrubs, growing to 10-100 cm tall, with oblong-oval leaves and yellow or white flowers (Alyssum)
Example sentence • I planted alyssums in my garden to add some color.
7 3 noun
• a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
Example sentence • Some people have allergies to amylums .
7 2 noun
• a natural cavity or hollow in a bone
8 3 noun n noun
• information known only to a special group
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Example sentence • The archaeologists found traces of asphaltums at the ancient site.
7 3 noun n noun
• a shelter from danger or hardship
Example sentence • During the 19th century, asylums were often used to house individuals with mental illnesses.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • Many people plant blackgums for their attractive autumn foliage.
8 2 noun n noun
• Any of various eucalyptus trees having blueish leaves, especially Eucalyptus globulus.
Example sentence • The bluegums in the forest were towering over the other trees.
12 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The bryophyllums in my garden are flourishing.
6 2 noun n noun
• an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
Example sentence • The surveyors marked multiple datums along the coastline.
8 3 noun n noun
• propriety in manners and conduct
Example sentence • The dignified decorums of the royal court were strictly adhered to.
6 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He carefully degums the sticky resin from the tree bark.
7 2 noun n noun
• an authoritative declaration
7 2 noun n noun
• a soft-nosed small-arms bullet that expands when it hits a target and causes a gaping wound
Example sentence • I bought a bag of dumdums at the candy store.
8 2 noun n noun
• the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Example sentence • Loud music can damage your eardrums .
9 3 noun n noun
• an alloy of gold and silver
Example sentence • Archaeologists discovered a collection of ancient electrums in the tomb.
7 2
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Example sentence • Female dogs may experience irregular estrums .
9 3 noun n noun
• a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
Example sentence • The company hired factotums to take care of various administrative tasks.
6 2
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10 3 noun n noun
• a whip used to inflict punishment
Example sentence • Bacteria use flagellums to move around in liquids.
9 3 noun n noun
• A small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far.
Example sentence • The frenulums in the mouth can affect speech and tongue movements.
8 2 noun n noun
• a truncated cone or pyramid; the part that is left when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base and the apical part is removed
Example sentence • The architect designed a building with several frustums .
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • He had a bad case of the glums after losing his job.
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11 3 noun n noun
• a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
Example sentence • The orchestra percussionist played the kettledrums with great skill.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The labrums in her knee were torn during the accident.
9 3 noun n noun
• flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous
Example sentence • We planted several laburnums in our backyard.
9 3 noun n noun
• narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
Example sentence • She took laudanums to relieve her pain.
6 2 noun n noun
• someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
Example sentence • The hospital hired locums to cover the staffing shortage.
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