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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 adjective adj pronoun
• (interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.
Example sentence • I don't know whose car that is.
6 2 verb v verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accused me of stealing his wallet.
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
• 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.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates.
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.
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.
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.
6 2 verb v verb
• remove the triggering device from
Example sentence • The teacher was able to defuse the situation before it escalated.
7 2 verb v adjective
• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
adjective satellite
• spread out; not concentrated in one place
5 1 noun n noun
• an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God
Example sentence • The geode was filled with beautiful druse formations.
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.
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
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.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)
5 1 noun n noun
• the cords used to suspend a hammock
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an informal conversation
verb
• talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
Example sentence • She is a master of schmooze and can charm anyone she meets.
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
• make or shape as with an axe
Example sentence • He hews the wood into shape with a sharp ax.
4 1 noun n noun
• the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
verb
• take on color or become colored
Example sentence • Her paintings showcased a beautiful array of vibrant hues .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
Example sentence • The wooden pews were old and creaked under the weight of the congregation.
5 1 verb v verb
• expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
Example sentence • The volcano spews molten lava into the sky.
5 1 noun n noun
• a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Example sentence • She has strong political views .
4 1 noun n noun
• wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
Example sentence • The yews in the garden are much taller than last year.
4 1 verb
• To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).
6 1 noun n noun
• English poet (born in 1930)
7 1 verb v noun
• (Yiddish) a warm heart-to-heart talk
verb
• talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
Example sentence • He always tries to shmooze his way into getting what he wants.
5 1 verb v noun
• drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
Example sentence • He brews his own beer in his garage.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
Example sentence • The grass sparkled with morning dews .
4 2 noun n Example sentence • There are five ewes grazing in the field.
4 1 noun n noun
• a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound made by a cow or bull
verb
• make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
Example sentence • When I visited the farm, I heard the loud moos of the cows.
4 1 noun n verb
• express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
Example sentence • The oohs and aahs from the crowd could be heard after the spectacular firework display.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
verb
• form a queue, form a line, stand in line
Example sentence • There were long queues outside the concert venue.
5 1 noun n
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4 1 verb v noun
• European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
verb
• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Example sentence • She rues the day she ever agreed to work for him.
6 1 noun n noun
• someone who guards prisoners
verb
• have sexual intercourse with
Example sentence • I need to tighten the screws on my chair.
4 1 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
verb
• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Example sentence • She sues her landlord for violating the terms of the lease.
4 1 noun n
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4 1 verb v Example sentence • He woos her with flowers and love letters.
4 1 noun n noun
• the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
Example sentence • I love visiting zoos and seeing all the different animals.
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