6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
verb
• look through a book or other written material
Example sentence • The leaves on the trees turned orange in the fall.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
Example sentence • Rainwater dripped from the eaves of the house.
7 1 noun
n
Example sentence • The thieves stole valuable jewelry from the store.
7 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
Example sentence • He wore greaves to protect his shins during the soccer match.
7 1 noun
n
noun
• A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.
Example sentence • The farmers bundled the wheat into sheaves to transport them.
6 1 noun
n
verb
• steal goods; take as spoils
6 1 verb
v
noun
• pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
verb
• interlace by or as if by weaving
Example sentence • She skillfully weaves the threads to create a beautiful tapestry
7 1 noun
n
noun
• the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
Example sentence • He rolled up his sleeves to start working.
4 1 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
Example sentence • I like to relax with a book on quiet eves .
7 1 verb
v
Example sentence • She grieves for the loss of her beloved pet.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• an annoyed or irritated mood
verb
• cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful
Example sentence • One of my biggest peeves is people who chew with their mouths open.
6 1 verb
v
Example sentence • He reeves the rope through the pulley to lift the heavy load.
7 1 noun
n
verb
• To project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or with the line of a vessel's keel; said of the bowsprit, etc.
Example sentence • He steeves the ship expertly through the narrow channel.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• provide physical relief, as from pain
Example sentence • He relieves his stress by going for a run every evening.
8 2 verb
v
Example sentence • She achieves excellent academic results every semester.
9 2 verb
v
verb
• to become aware of through the senses
Example sentence • She perceives her co-worker as being very ambitious.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• get something; come into possession of
Example sentence • He receives a lot of compliments on his artwork.
9 2 verb
v
verb
• get or find back; recover the use of
Example sentence • Sarah retrieves her keys from her pocket.
11 3 verb
v
verb
• provide (books) with blank leaves
Example sentence • She interleaves the pages of her notebook to keep her notes organized.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks
Example sentence • After a long hike, he experienced heaves and had to stop to catch his breath.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• accept as true; take to be true
Example sentence • She believes in the power of positive thinking.
6 1 verb
v
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Example sentence • The loud music deaves my ears.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a blank leaf in the front or back of a book
Example sentence • The flyleaves of the book were filled with handwritten notes.
7 1
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6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
verb
• examine in order to test suitability
Example sentence • The baker used a set of sieves to sift the flour.
12 3 verb
v
verb
• interpret in the wrong way
Example sentence • He often misconceives my intentions and assumes the worst.
5 1
noun
• the upper part of a glacier (beyond the limit of perpetual snow) where the snow turns to ice
6 1 verb
v
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12 3 verb
v
verb
• To perceive erroneously.
Example sentence • She often misperceives people's intentions.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech
Example sentence • The opera was filled with beautiful recitatives that moved the story forward.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound
6 1 noun
n
noun
• A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub.
Example sentence • We used different keeves to ferment the various types of fruit juice.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• To plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove.
5 1 verb
v
verb
• tear or be torn violently
Example sentence • He rives the wood with an axe to make firewood.
8 1 verb
v
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7 1 noun
n
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8 1 verb, noun
v, n
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Example sentence • The shrieves were responsible for keeping the peace in the village.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• English inventor of the spinning jenny (1720-1778)
7 1 noun
n
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8 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The accident bereaves a family of their beloved son.
11 2 noun
n
noun
• A tree (Terminalia latifolia, now Terminalia catappa) of Jamaica.
Example sentence • The forest is filled with a variety of broadleaves .
8 2
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9 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The endleaves of the book were beautifully decorated.
11 3 verb
v
verb
• interlace by or as if by weaving
Example sentence • The author interweaves different plot lines to create a complex narrative.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• weave together into a fabric or design
Example sentence • She skillfully inweaves different literary styles in her writing.
13 3 adjective
adj
noun
• stiff leathery-leaved fern of western North America having ovate fronds parted to the midrib
Example sentence • I bought a bouquet with leatherleaves at the flower shop.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• any of several plants of the genus Hepatica having three-lobed leaves and white or pinkish flowers in early spring; of moist and mossy subalpine woodland areas of north temperate regions
Example sentence • I decided to make a salad with liverleaves for dinner.
10 2
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8 2 verb
v
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Example sentence • She reweaves the fabric to fix the tear.
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