4 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation
noun
• an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)
adjective satellite
• characteristic of a man
Example sentence • The male walked confidently into the room.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
noun
• an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)
adjective satellite
• characteristic of or peculiar to a woman
Example sentence • She is a strong and independent female .
4 1 noun n noun
• informal terms for money
Example sentence • I bought a bunch of kale from the farmer's market.
5 1 adjective adj adjective
• lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
adjective satellite
• lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
verb
• urinate, of cattle and horses
Example sentence • The bread was stale and dry.
4 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• fail to do something; leave something undone
Example sentence • The exam result was a disappointing fail for him.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
Example sentence • The storm brought heavy hail that damaged cars and windows.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
Example sentence • The train derailed after hitting a fallen tree on the rail .
4 1 verb v noun
• a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
verb
• traverse or travel on (a body of water)
Example sentence • We will sail to the Caribbean for our vacation.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a track or mark left by something that has passed
verb
• to lag or linger behind
Example sentence • He trailed behind his friends as they explored the forest.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
verb
• exert pressure on someone through threats
Example sentence • He refused to give in to their blackmail .
3 1 noun n noun
• a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
Example sentence • I ordered a pint of ale at the bar.
4 1 noun n noun
• an open river valley (in a hilly area)
Example sentence • The valley was nestled between two hills, creating a picturesque dale .
4 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a wooden strip forming part of a fence
adjective satellite
• very light colored; highly diluted with white
verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
Example sentence • She had a pale complexion.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a particular instance of selling
Example sentence • The store is having a big sale on all electronics.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ordered reference standard
verb
• measure by or as if by a scale
Example sentence • She stepped on the bathroom scale to check her weight.
4 1 noun n noun
• a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
Example sentence • She told him a cautionary tale about the dangers of gambling.
5 1 noun n noun
• a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
Example sentence • The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet.
4 1 noun n noun
• a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
Example sentence • She filled the pail with water from the well.
4 1 verb v noun
• a cry of sorrow and grief
Example sentence • The baby started to wail when his toy was taken away.
8 2 noun n noun
• a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors
Example sentence • As soon as he sneezed, everyone in the room knew that Mr. Smith was as dead as a doornail .
7 2 noun n noun
• an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship
Example sentence • The fantail is a small bird native to New Zealand.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large bundle bound for storage or transport
Example sentence • The farmer bales hay in the summer.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Take a deep breath and exhale slowly.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
Example sentence • The gale blew down trees and power lines all across the city.
4 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
adjective satellite
• exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • He is a hale and hearty old man.
6 2 verb v verb
• pierce with a sharp stake or point
Example sentence • He impaled the butterfly on a pin to add it to his collection.
6 2 verb v verb
• draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
Example sentence • I inhale deeply to calm my nerves.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who gossips indiscreetly
adjective satellite
• disclosing unintentionally something concealed
Example sentence • The detective noticed a telltale in the suspect's body language.
4 2 noun n noun
• a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
Example sentence • We hiked through a beautiful vale surrounded by mountains.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
verb
• sell in large quantities
Example sentence • I bought the shirts at a wholesale price.
10 3 noun n noun
• the nail at the end of a finger
Example sentence • I broke my fingernail while opening a package.
9 3 verb v verb
• make (one thing) compatible with (another)
Example sentence • She tried to reconcile with her ex-boyfriend after their breakup.
10 3 noun n noun
• someone who gossips indiscreetly
Example sentence • The tattletale told the teacher about Johnny's misbehavior.
6 2 verb v verb
• pierce with a sharp stake or point
Example sentence • He empales insects on pins for his entomology collection.
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6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body
verb
• descend by means of a rappel
Example sentence • We had to use our abseils to descend the steep cliff.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• letters and packages that are transported by aircraft
verb
• send or transport by airmail
Example sentence • I sent the letter by airmail to ensure it would arrive quickly.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a horse bred for racing
Example sentence • I saw a beautiful bangtail at the racecourse.
8 2 noun n noun
• an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
Example sentence • As the airplane ascended, a long contrail formed behind it.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• slow down by moving the tail sideways
Example sentence • The car skidded and went into a fishtail .
9 2 noun n noun
• (corporation) the practice of purchasing enough shares in a firm to threaten a takeover and thereby forcing the owners to buy those shares back at a premium in order to stay in business
Example sentence • The company was forced to pay a significant amount of greenmail to avoid a hostile takeover.
8 2 noun n noun
• a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
Example sentence • I have a hangnail on my pinky finger.
6 2 noun n noun
• the skinned tail of cattle; used especially for soups
Example sentence • I love making oxtail soup on a cold winter night.
7 2 noun n noun
• deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail
Example sentence • He had long blond hair pulled back into a rattail .
8 2 noun n noun
• a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)
Example sentence • The sailor adjusted the staysail to catch the wind.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • I need a thumbnail for my YouTube video.
7 2 noun n noun
• a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
Example sentence • The captain ordered the crew to hoist the topsail .
7 2 noun n noun
• Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks
Example sentence • The wagtail flew across the garden, its tail wagging gracefully.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
verb
• celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Example sentence • Every year, we gather to celebrate the holidays with a traditional wassail .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
verb
• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example sentence • He was sentenced to five years in jail for robbery.
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