5 2 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 • The fuses in the electrical panel need to be replaced.
7 3 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • He refuses to help me with my homework.
4 2 verb v verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • She uses her phone to check the news every morning.
7 2 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 • She had several bruises on her legs from the fall.
6 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • Childhood abuses can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental health.
7 3 verb v verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accuses his brother of stealing his car.
6 3 verb v verb
• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Example sentence • She amuses herself by watching funny videos.
7 3 noun n noun
• a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Example sentence • I'm tired of hearing your excuses for being late every day.
7 2 verb v verb
• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example sentence • She chooses to eat healthy food.
5 2 noun n noun
• alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
Example sentence • The foxes in the forest have a beautiful red coat.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the source of an artist's inspiration
verb
• reflect deeply on a subject
Example sentence • The artist sought guidance from his muses .
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
7 3 verb v verb
• cause to be confused emotionally
Example sentence • Her quirky sense of humor always bemuses me.
7 3 noun
• the state of something that has been unused and neglected
Example sentence • He disuses his old laptop after buying a new one.
7 3 verb v Example sentence • The volcano effuses molten lava into the ocean.
8 3 verb v verb
• cause to feel enthusiasm
Example sentence • She enthuses about her favorite books to everyone she meets.
7 3
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8 3 noun n noun
• A handbook used as an aid in a difficult art or practice, specifically, a dictionary of Greek or Latin prosody used as a guide in writing of poetry in Greek or Latin.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The missuses of the workers organized a charity event.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• improper or excessive use
verb
• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Example sentence • The book described various misuses of power by those in authority.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She reaccuses him of stealing her wallet.
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 recuses himself from the case due to a conflict of interest.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She reinfuses her paintings with vibrant colors.
5 2 noun n noun
• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Example sentence • He used various ruses to deceive his opponents.
8 3 verb v verb
• cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
Example sentence • The warm light suffuses the room.
10 3 verb v Example sentence • The doctor transfuses blood to the patient during the surgery.
7 3
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Example sentence • The varuses on his legs caused him a lot of pain.
8 3 noun n noun
• (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Example sentence • The castle had strong defenses to protect against enemy attacks.
7 2 noun n noun
• an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
verb
• put into words or an expression
Example sentence • She studied a list of common phrases before her trip to France.
10 4 verb v verb
• To fuse or blend together
Example sentence • The artist cleverly interfuses different styles of painting in his artwork.
8 4 verb v Example sentence • She overuses her phone on a daily basis.
10 4 verb v
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10 4 verb v
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Example sentence • He unconfuses the audience with his clear explanation.
7 2 verb v noun
• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
verb
• sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Example sentence • He snoozes his alarm clock every morning.
7 3 noun n noun
• (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
Example sentence • Many computer viruses can infiltrate a system and cause significant damage.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
6 2 noun n noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
6 2 noun n noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
8 3 noun n noun
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
10 3 noun n noun
• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
Example sentence • She filed a complaint to address her grievances with the company.
6 2 verb v adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
Example sentence • He passes the ball to his teammate.
9 3 noun n noun
• the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
Example sentence • There are 10 provinces in Canada.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
8 2 noun n noun
• any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti
Example sentence • I planted several fuchsias in my garden.
6 2 noun n noun
• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Example sentence • He had to replace the lenses in his glasses.
7 3 noun n noun
• an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
Example sentence • Allergies can cause inflammation in the sinuses .
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) informal term for breeches
Example sentence • He rolled up his britches before wading into the river.
10 3 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She always wears her eyeglasses when reading.
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