7 2 noun n noun
• A person used for sex, particularly:
Example sentence • The punkers wore leather jackets and ripped jeans to the concert.
6 2 verb v verb
• make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
Example sentence • He incurs a penalty for late payment.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A female person or animal.
pronoun
• That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book belongs to hers .
6 2 verb v verb
• reason by deduction; establish by deduction
Example sentence • The study infers that there is a correlation between sleep deprivation and poor cognitive function.
5 1 verb v noun
• a hazy or indistinct representation
verb
• become glassy; lose clear vision
Example sentence • She blurs the lines between reality and fantasy in her artwork.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • She refers to him as her best friend.
5 1 verb v noun
• a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
verb
• move an implement through
Example sentence • He stirs his coffee slowly to mix in the sugar.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of moving something from one location to another
verb
• transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
Example sentence • He completed two transfers in the same season.
3 1 noun
• a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment
7 2 verb v verb
• have a conference in order to talk something over
Example sentence • The university confers degrees upon its graduates.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • The meeting usually occurs on Tuesdays.
10 2 noun n noun
• a man paid to drive a privately owned car
verb
• drive someone in a vehicle
Example sentence • The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service with professional chauffeurs .
6 2 verb v noun
• (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
Example sentence • She demurs when asked to give her opinion on the matter.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful coat made of luxurious furs .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
verb
• play smoothly or legato
Example sentence • She was deeply hurt by the racial slurs directed towards her.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Example sentence • He wore spurs on his boots to signal his presence.
12 3 noun n noun
• an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
Example sentence • Wine connoisseurs can distinguish the subtle flavors in different varieties.
9 3 noun n noun
• A man, especially a French gentleman.
Example sentence • The messieurs at the conference seemed uninterested in the topic.
6 2 verb v verb
• hold back to a later time
Example sentence • She defers to her boss in matters of decision-making.
6 2 verb v verb
• try to prevent; show opposition to
Example sentence • The high price of the product deters many customers from buying it.
4 1 noun n noun
• nonresinous wood of a fir tree
Example sentence • The forest was dominated by tall firs .
8 3 noun n noun
• strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
Example sentence • I bought a bottle of liqueurs from the local winery.
7 2 verb v verb
• like better; value more highly
Example sentence • She prefers tea over coffee.
12 4 noun n noun
• someone who engages in arbitrage (who purchases securities in one market for immediate resale in another in the hope of profiting from the price differential)
Example sentence • Many arbitrageurs act as middlemen, buying goods from one place and selling them in another for a higher price.
9 3 noun n noun
• someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks
Example sentence • The saboteurs damaged the equipment to halt production.
7 2 noun n noun
• a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere)
Example sentence • The current flowing in the circuit is measured in amperes .
9 2 noun n noun
• A specific type of bird, of the genus Calcarius; it has a long claw on the hind toe of each foot.
Example sentence • The Chestnut-collared Longspur is a species of longspurs found in North America.
5 1 noun n noun
• a period of time assigned for work
Example sentence • I worked for several hours on my project.
7 2 noun n noun
• an illegal daily lottery
Example sentence • She won the lottery with the lucky numbers 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Example sentence • She carefully papers the walls with floral wallpaper.
4 1 pronoun
• That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.
Example sentence • The book on the shelf is ours .
5 1 verb v noun
• a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
verb
• make a soft swishing sound
Example sentence • The cat purrs when I stroke its back.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
adjective satellite
• engaged in as a pastime
Example sentence • The band consists of talented amateurs who play for fun.
10 3 noun n noun
• one who speaks in a whisper
Example sentence • The whisperers in the crowd spread the rumor quickly.
13 4 noun n noun
• someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
Example sentence • Many entrepreneurs strive to create innovative products.
7 2 noun n noun
• a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
Example sentence • The crowd at the music festival was filled with poseurs trying to look cool.
13 4 noun n noun
• the proprietor of a restaurant
Example sentence • The group of restaurateurs gathered to discuss the latest culinary trends.
7 2 noun n noun
• the body of people who lead a group
Example sentence • The leaders of the company met to discuss the new project.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States poet (1869-1950)
Example sentence • The masters of the house are away on vacation.
8 2 noun n noun
• housing available for people to live in
Example sentence • He lives in the military quarters .
6 2 noun n noun
• a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel
Example sentence • I saw three tigers at the zoo.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion
Example sentence • The boat sailed smoothly on calm waters .
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act of gracious kindness
Example sentence • She's always asking for favors but never does anything in return.
8 2 noun n noun
• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
verb
• determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Example sentence • The government has implemented strict measures to control the spread of the virus.
8 2 noun n noun
• a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of sneakers for my gym workouts.
9 3 noun n noun
• a group of followers or enthusiasts
Example sentence • She has a huge number of followers on social media.
9 3 noun n noun
• food remaining from a previous meal
Example sentence • I always save the leftovers from dinner to eat for lunch the next day.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
Example sentence • The catchers crouched behind home plate, ready to receive the pitches.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (used in the plural) flared trousers ending at the calves; worn with riding boots
Example sentence • She wore a jodhpurs jacket with a matching hat.
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