3 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• informal terms for a difficult situation
verb
• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Example sentence • I need to call a plumber to fix the leak in the bathroom.
3 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients
verb
• mix together different elements
Example sentence • She made a delicious mix of vegetables and spices for the soup.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
verb
• To stop working (of an electronic device)
Example sentence • The builders stacked the bricks to build a wall.
10 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• one of a pair of slender sticks used as oriental tableware to eat food with
Example sentence • I always use chopsticks to eat sushi.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
adjective satellite
• awkwardly simple and provincial
Example sentence • The small town was full of hicks .
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of delivering a blow with the foot
verb
• drive or propel with the foot
Example sentence • He received a few kicks during the soccer game.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
verb
• beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
Example sentence • The dog licks its paws to clean them.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
adjective satellite
• made slick by e.g. ice or grease
Example sentence • He took a tumble on the wet grass and ended up with mud all over his slicks .
6 1 noun
n
noun
• an implement consisting of a length of wood
verb
• put, fix, force, or implant
Example sentence • I collected some sticks for the campfire.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a metallic tapping sound
verb
• make a clicking or ticking sound
Example sentence • It is important to check for ticks after spending time in nature.
6 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a cunning or deceitful action or device
Example sentence • He showed me a few magic tricks .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• study of the mechanics of fluids
Example sentence • The pilot failed to maintain proper hydraulics , causing the plane to crash.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a bow used in playing the violin
Example sentence • I don't believe a word of it, it's all fiddlesticks .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a very fast American hound; white mottled with bluish grey
Example sentence • She trained her blueticks to be excellent hunting dogs.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
Example sentence • He was always surrounded by bootlicks who constantly praised him.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level
Example sentence • He used the dipsticks to check the oil level in the car.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a transaction in the stock market at a price below the price of the preceding transaction
Example sentence • The stock market experienced several downticks today.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
Example sentence • The gamers were excited to try out the new joysticks .
9 2
noun
• makeup that is used to color the lips
verb
• form by tracing with lipstick
Example sentence • The makeup artist showcased a variety of lipsticks during the fashion show.
11 2 noun
n
noun
• a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
Example sentence • I used matchsticks to light the campfire.
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