7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• remove the triggering device from
Example sentence • She quickly defused the tense situation with a joke.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • He was a refused applicant for the job.
8 2 adjective adj adjective
• mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently
adjective satellite
• perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
Example sentence • I'm feeling really confused about this math problem.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective satellite
• joined together into a whole
Example sentence • The artist created a beautiful sculpture with fused glass.
7 2 verb v verb
• teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Example sentence • She infused the tea with a hint of mint.
8 2 verb v verb
• cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
Example sentence • The warm colors of the sunset suffused the sky with a beautiful glow.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• subjected to cruel treatment
adjective satellite
• used improperly or excessively especially drugs
Example sentence • The neglected animals were found in an abused state.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a defendant in a criminal proceeding
Example sentence • The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.
4 1 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• employed in accomplishing something
adjective satellite
• (of persons) taken advantage of
Example sentence • I bought a used car last week.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • After the accident, the injured woman needed to be transfused with several pints of blood.
6 2 adjective adj Example sentence • I was amused by the clown's funny antics.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • I excused myself from the conversation.
6 2 adjective adj Example sentence • There are many unused rooms in the old mansion.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• deeply absorbed in thought
Example sentence • She was bemused by his strange behavior.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
Example sentence • The misused tool caused an accident.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• cause to feel enthusiasm
Example sentence • She was enthused about the new job opportunity.
8 3 adjective adj noun
• exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
verb
• make use of too often or too extensively
Example sentence • That joke is so overused , it's no longer funny.
5 2 verb v noun
• the source of an artist's inspiration
verb
• reflect deeply on a subject
Example sentence • She mused about the meaning of life.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• examine or consider with attention and in detail
Example sentence • She perused the menu carefully before deciding what to order.
7 2 adjective adj 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 • She had a bruised arm from falling off her bike.
9 3 verb v adjective satellite
• freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
Example sentence • He disabused me of my misguided beliefs.
9 4 adjective adj verb
• To use (something) less than expected
adjective
• Used less than normal or desirable.
Example sentence • The underused park has plenty of open space for activities.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• use again after processing
Example sentence • The reused book still had its original owner's name on the cover.
7 3 verb v verb
• To refuse or reject (a judge); to declare that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified from acting.
Example sentence • The judge recused herself from the case due to a potential conflict of interest.
7 2 adjective adj
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7 2 verb v noun
• an ocean trip taken for pleasure
verb
• drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
Example sentence • We cruised down the open highway in a convertible.
5 1 verb v noun
• any thick, viscous matter
verb
• pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
Example sentence • The wound oozed blood slowly.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • The disused building had been empty for years.
10 3 adjective satellite
• not perplexed by conflicting situations or statements
Example sentence • He gave an unconfused explanation of the complex topic.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • She received an unexcused absence from work.
7 2 verb v Example sentence • The fragrance of flowers effused through the garden.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• filled with bewilderment
Example sentence • I was nonplused by his sudden outburst.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• not physically abused; treated properly
Example sentence • The cat appeared well-fed and unabused .
7 2 verb v verb
• To hammer or press (usually onto a coin)
Example sentence • She incused her initials on the bottom of the clay pot.
10 3 verb v verb
• To fuse or blend together
Example sentence • The flavors of the spices were carefully interfused in the dish.
8 2 verb v verb
• force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
Example sentence • The surgeon perfused the patient's kidney with a specialized solution.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • She was preaccused of being a thief before any evidence was presented.
9 3
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Example sentence • He was reaccused of the crime based on new evidence.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She reinfused the tea with fresh mint leaves for added flavor.
8 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• Not amused; thus often offended or put off.
Example sentence • She looked unamused as he told his cheesy joke.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• To separate after a fusion; to make no longer fused.
Example sentence • The unfused wires caused a short circuit.
8 2 adjective adj verb
• To form such hardened tissue.
Example sentence • She had callused hands from years of hard labor.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example sentence • The athlete had a contused knee after the accident.
9 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • She wore an unbemused expression as she listened to the boring lecture.
5 2 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• To transport via a motor bus.
Example sentence • She bused the dishes after dinner.
8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The students were campused for violating the university's code of conduct.
8 3 verb v verb
• To meet and participate in caucus.
Example sentence • The political party caucused to decide on their nominee for the upcoming election.
8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The population of the city was censused last year.
8 2 verb v noun
• any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
Example sentence • The students chorused in unison to sing the school anthem.
11 3 adjective adj verb
• spread something around something
Example sentence • The room was circumfused with a gentle, warm light.
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