6 1 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
Example sentence • He packed his swimsuit and towel in his beach trunks .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
verb
• appear very large or occupy a commanding position
Example sentence • The hulks of abandoned ships littered the coastline.
5 1 noun n noun
• a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
Example sentence • The monks chanted their prayers in unison.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a youth subculture closely associated with punk rock music in the late 1970s; in part a reaction to the hippy subculture; dress was optional but intended to shock (plastic garbage bags or old school uniforms) and hair was dyed in bright colors (in Mohican haircuts or sometimes spiked in bright plumes)
Example sentence • The punks gathered in the underground club to listen to punk rock music.
6 1 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• small Indian lettuce of northern regions
Example sentence • She blinks her eyes to clear away the tears.
8 2 noun n noun
• something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
adjective satellite
• furnishing added support
Example sentence • She regularly hires adjuncts to teach introductory courses at the university.
9 2 noun n adjective
• progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
adjective satellite
• having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
Example sentence • In linguistics, disjuncts are adverbial elements that express the speaker's attitude or comment on the propositional content.
8 2 noun n noun
• emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
Example sentence • I have mixed feelings about the movie.
6 1 verb v noun
• failure to reach a minimum required performance
verb
• fail to get a passing grade
Example sentence • He flunks his math exam every semester.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a cheap wine of inferior quality
verb
• set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
7 1 verb v noun
• a physician who specializes in psychiatry
verb
• wither, as with a loss of moisture
Example sentence • She shrinks away from unfamiliar situations.
5 1 verb v noun
• plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
verb
• fall or descend to a lower place or level
Example sentence • He sinks the basketball through the hoop.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
verb
• be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance
Example sentence • The dirty laundry in the hamper stinks .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
Example sentence • I found some interesting links on the internet.
7 2 noun n noun
• a fund of money put by as a reserve
Example sentence • I have been working hard to increase my savings .
7 1 noun n noun
• the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
Example sentence • She plucked the strings of her guitar and played a beautiful melody.
8 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I enjoy going for a run in the mornings .
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring
verb
• move forward by leaps and bounds
Example sentence • We visited the famous hot springs in Japan.
4 1 noun n noun
• a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • I don't want to say it, but I think we have a jinx on our team this season.
10 3 noun n noun
• something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
Example sentence • She packed all her belongings into boxes before moving to a new city.
8 3 noun n noun
• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
Example sentence • I enjoy going for walks in the evenings .
9 2 verb, noun v, n adjective
• progressing melodically by intervals of a second
adjective satellite
• bound in close association
Example sentence • In linguistics, conjuncts are words or phrases that link together various parts of a sentence.
8 2 noun n noun
• social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with')
Example sentence • His dealings with the company were always professional and trustworthy.
8 2 noun n noun
• an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
Example sentence • They discovered gold in the diggings near the river.
6 2 noun n noun
• manner of acting or controlling yourself
Example sentence • I heard about their doings from a mutual friend.
9 2 noun n noun
• fecal matter of animals
Example sentence • The bird left droppings all over my car.
8 2 noun n noun
• the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Example sentence • The company reported record earnings for the third quarter.
8 2 noun n noun
• a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes
Example sentence • The researchers presented their findings at the conference.
7 2 noun n noun
• the batting turn of a cricket player or team
Example sentence • The cricket match lasted for five innings .
8 2 noun n noun
• temporary living quarters
Example sentence • We booked our lodgings in advance to ensure we had a place to stay.
8 2 noun n noun
• inconsequential conversation
Example sentence • She whispered sweet nothings in his ear.
7 2 noun n noun
• information about recent and important events
Example sentence • The tidings of their wedding spread quickly through the town.
9 2 noun n noun
• the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
Example sentence • The turkey was served with all the traditional trimmings .
8 2 noun n noun
• something won (especially money)
Example sentence • He used his winnings from the poker game to buy a new car.
8 2 noun n noun
• the internal mechanism of a device
Example sentence • I don't understand the inner workings of this machine.
10 2 noun n noun
• the display of a motion picture
Example sentence • The hospital offers free cancer screenings for high-risk individuals.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • The lynx is a solitary and elusive wildcat.
4 1 noun n noun
• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Example sentence • She's a sly minx who always gets what she wants.
6 1 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians built many impressive sphinx statues.
8 2 verb v
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11 3 noun n noun
• (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
Example sentence • The hotel room had high-quality furnishings .
9 2 noun n noun
• small intestines of hogs prepared as food
Example sentence • My grandmother loves to cook chitlings for Sunday dinner.
9 2 noun n noun
• fat that exudes from meat and drips off while it is being roasted or fried
Example sentence • She collected the drippings from the roasted chicken to make gravy.
7 2 noun n noun
• food that is a component of a mixture in cooking
Example sentence • I'll make the sandwich, you gather the fixings .
8 2 noun n noun
• a large number or amount
Example sentence • The pirate captain ordered lashings of rum for his crew.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
Example sentence • The lawyer prepared the pleadings for the upcoming trial.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of separating grain from chaff
Example sentence • The chef used siftings from the spices to season the dish.
9 2 noun n noun
• the act of cleaning with a broom
adjective satellite
• taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Example sentence • I need to gather up the sweepings from the floor.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of following someone secretly
Example sentence • The mine produced large amounts of tailings that needed to be properly disposed of.
7 2 noun n noun
• noisy and mischievous merrymaking
Example sentence • The children love to get up to hijinks when they are together.
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