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.
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.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates.
7 2 verb v verb
• mistake one thing for another
Example sentence • I'm sorry, your question confuses me.
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.
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 2 noun n noun
• beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
Example sentence • He holds traditional values such as honesty and integrity.
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 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.
7 2 verb v adjective
• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
adjective satellite
• spread out; not concentrated in one place
9 3 verb v verb
• cause to come to know personally
Example sentence • I would like to introduce my colleague, John, to everyone.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
Example sentence • Honesty and loyalty are virtues that many people value.
6 2 verb v verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accused me of stealing his wallet.
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 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 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.
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
verb
• articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments
Example sentence • She spoke in hushed tones and strange tongues .
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.
6 2 verb v verb
• remove the triggering device from
Example sentence • The teacher was able to defuse the situation before it escalated.
10 2 noun n noun
• a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
Example sentence • I enjoy playing horseshoes with my friends at the park.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • I have an appointment with my masseuse later today.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
5 1
4 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• owed and payable immediately or on demand
noun
• that which is deserved or owed
adverb
• directly or exactly; straight
Example sentence • He paid his dues and became a full member of the club.
4 2 noun n noun
• a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
7 2 verb v Example sentence • Interest accrues on your savings account balance.
5 2 noun n noun
• a fit of shivering or shaking
Example sentence • She shivered uncontrollably as the agues ran through her body.
6 2 verb v verb
• present reasons and arguments
Example sentence • He argues that climate change is a pressing issue.
7 3 noun n Example sentence • There are many avenues to explore when it comes to career options.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
verb
• cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
Example sentence • We had two barbecues over the weekend.
9 3 noun n noun
• meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
verb
• cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
Example sentence • We had two barbeques at the beach over the summer.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter
Example sentence • The hunters organized battues to control the deer population.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The detainee was held in detinues for questioning.
8 3 verb v verb
• remove the value from; deprive of its value
Example sentence • The company's decision to lower prices devalues their brand in the eyes of consumers.
9 3 verb
• To regard something as having little or no value.
Example sentence • He disvalues his own opinions and often doubts himself.
7 2 verb v verb
• To stain (in, with, blood, slaughter, etc.).
6 2 verb v verb
• issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
Example sentence • A heated debate ensues whenever the topic of politics is brought up.
7 2 noun n noun
• grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns
Example sentence • There are several different species of fescues , such as tall fescue and creeping red fescue.
5 1 noun n noun
• flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
Example sentence • The house has multiple flues for the fireplace and various appliances.
7 2 noun n noun
• cubes of meat or seafood cooked in hot oil and then dipped in any of various sauces
Example sentence • We ordered three fondues for our party tonight.
5 1
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8 3 noun n Example sentence • The coffee shop is always busy with its habitues , who come in every morning for their caffeine fix.
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