4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• activity directed toward making or doing something
verb
• exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
Example sentence • I have a lot of work to do today.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
Example sentence • One of the perks of being a teacher is having summers off.
4 1 verb v verb
• lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Example sentence • He likes to lurk in the shadows.
5 1 noun n noun
• a strange attitude or habit
verb
• twist or curve abruptly
Example sentence • His quirk is that he always wears mismatched socks.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
verb
• smile affectedly or derisively
Example sentence • He gave me a smug smirk after winning the game.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
verb
• murder without leaving a trace on the body
Example sentence • He tried to burke the truth by spreading false rumors.
4 1 noun n noun
• a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
Example sentence • He kept a dirk in his pocket for self-defense.
8 2 noun n noun
• work, such as schoolwork or piecework, that is done at home
Example sentence • I have a lot of homework to do tonight.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • The kirk is the oldest building in town.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a native or inhabitant of Turkey
9 3 noun n noun
• work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc.
Example sentence • I need to complete the paperwork for my new job.
7 2 noun n noun
• a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor
Example sentence • He wore a hauberk over his armor for additional protection.
4 1 verb v
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7 2 noun n noun
• photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
Example sentence • She spent hours creating stunning artwork for the gallery exhibition.
9 2 noun n noun
• the part of a student's work that is done in the classroom
Example sentence • I need to finish my classwork before the end of the day.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
Example sentence • The clockwork in my watch is not functioning properly.
9 2 noun n noun
• a temporary fortification built by troops in the field
Example sentence • The biologist went to the rainforest to conduct fieldwork on the new species of frogs.
8 2 noun n noun
• (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
Example sentence • The fireworks display was spectacular.
8 2 noun n noun
• the manner of using the feet
Example sentence • He has excellent footwork on the basketball court.
9 2 noun n noun
• a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
Example sentence • The house is built on a solid framework of steel beams.
10 2 noun n noun
• the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
Example sentence • The team laid the groundwork for their project by conducting extensive research.
9 2 noun n noun
• an estimate based on little or no information
Example sentence • Making decisions based on guesswork can lead to unfavorable outcomes.
9 2 noun n noun
• the work of cleaning and running a house
Example sentence • I don't have time to do the housework today.
7 2 noun n noun
• a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
Example sentence • The monarch ruled with absolute power.
10 2 noun n noun
• work, such as schoolwork or piecework, that is done at home
Example sentence • I have a lot of schoolwork to do tonight.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• avoid (one's assigned duties)
8 2 noun n noun
• cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective)
Example sentence • The company emphasizes the importance of teamwork in their training program.
8 2 noun n noun
• work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
Example sentence • The woodwork in this old house is beautifully crafted.
4 1 noun n noun
• a stupid person who is easy to take advantage of
Example sentence • He's such a berk for falling for that obvious scam.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury
adjective satellite
• wildly frenzied and out of control
Example sentence • He went berserk and started smashing everything in the room.
9 3 noun n noun
• a work produced by hand labor
Example sentence • Her handiwork in pottery is exquisite.
10 2 noun n noun
• a salesperson in a store
Example sentence • The salesclerk helped me find the right size of jeans.
5 1 verb, noun v, n
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8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The subclerk handled the paperwork for the legal department.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.
4 1 noun n
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Example sentence • I need to replace the zerk on my grease gun.
8 2 noun n noun
• ornamentation with beads
Example sentence • She displayed her intricate beadwork at the craft fair.
10 2 noun n noun
• a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
Example sentence • He had to undergo extensive bridgework to restore his dental health.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush
Example sentence • The artist's brushwork was bold and expressive.
8 2 noun n noun
• close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment
Example sentence • He has been assigned several casework assignments for the week.
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The archaeologists unearthed an earthenware vessel during their excavation of the earthwork site.
8 2 noun n noun
• ironing that can be done mechanically
Example sentence • John is skilled at performing flatwork for concrete driveways.
9 2 noun n noun
• an article of tableware made of glass
Example sentence • She admired the delicate glasswork on the chandelier.
9 2 noun n noun
• mesh netting made of wires
Example sentence • The house had beautiful grillwork on its windows.
8 2 noun n noun
• professional work done according to formula
Example sentence • Many writers are frustrated by the demand for hackwork .
8 2 noun n noun
• a work produced by hand labor
Example sentence • She admired his handwork in crafting the delicate silver jewelry.
3 1 verb v Example sentence • His constant complaining about the weather began to irk me.
4 1 verb v noun
• an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
verb
• make dark, dim, or gloomy
Example sentence • He tried to murk the evidence before the police arrived.
9 2 noun n noun
• a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
Example sentence • She displayed her collection of patchwork quilts at the exhibition.
9 2 noun n noun
• work paid for according to the quantity produced
Example sentence • He earns his living doing piecework at the local factory.
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