8 2 verb v Example sentence • Drinking water quenches my thirst.
8 1 verb v noun
• a small slip noose made with seizing
Example sentence • She clenches her fists when she gets angry.
12 4 noun n noun
• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example sentence • She had to face the consequences of her actions.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a division of some larger or more complex organization
verb
• grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
Example sentence • I saw a bird perched on one of the branches of the tree.
7 1 noun n noun
• farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
Example sentence • The family owned several ranches across the state.
11 4 noun n noun
• outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
7 2 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
verb
• give the color and appearance of bronze to something
Example sentence • She collects ancient bronzes from different civilizations.
9 3 noun n noun
• something that provides access (to get in or get out)
verb
• attract; cause to be enamored
Example sentence • There are multiple entrances to the shopping mall.
7 2 noun n noun
• a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
Example sentence • The princes of neighboring kingdoms gathered for the royal wedding.
9 4 noun n noun
• serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
Example sentence • The genetic code determines the order of sequences in DNA.
8 2 noun n noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • Soldiers dug trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
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.
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 1 noun n noun
• a long seat for more than one person
verb
• take out of a game; of players
Example sentence • The park was filled with people sitting on benches , enjoying the sunny day.
8 1 noun n noun
• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Example sentence • The stenches from the garbage cans outside the building were unbearable.
8 1 noun n noun
• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
verb
• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Example sentence • He had a collection of wrenches in his toolbox.
13 4 noun n noun
• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)
Example sentence • The children collected bunches of colorful balloons at the fair.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
Example sentence • The company launches its new product line tomorrow.
11 3 noun n Example sentence • The storehouses were filled to capacity with harvested crops.
8 1 verb v verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
8 1 verb v verb
• To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.
7 1 noun n
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7 1 noun n noun
• informal terms for a (young) woman
Example sentence • The pirates had a crew of 20 wenches .
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.
9 4 noun n noun
• a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
Example sentence • The television show is famous for captivating audiences around the world.
6 2 verb v noun
• an artistic form of nonverbal communication
verb
• move in a graceful and rhythmical way
Example sentence • She dances gracefully across the stage.
9 3 noun n noun
• the property created by the space between two objects or points
Example sentence • It is important to maintain safe distances between cars to prevent accidents on the highway.
12 4 noun n noun
• activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
Example sentence • The loud music next door caused disturbances in our concentration.
9 4 noun
• your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
verb
• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Example sentence • There are multiple evidences that support the theory.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• an occurrence of something
verb
• clarify by giving an example of
Example sentence • There have been instances where people have lost their jobs due to economic downturns.
6 2 noun n noun
• a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
Example sentence • The recipe calls for two ounces of butter.
12 4 noun n noun
• a dramatic or musical entertainment
Example sentence • The ballet company put on breathtaking performances throughout the season.
11 4 noun n noun
• the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
Example sentence • The mountain range is known for its impressive prominences .
13 5 noun n noun
• something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
Example sentence • She had several protuberances on her back that were causing her pain.
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.
12 4 noun n noun
• similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
Example sentence • There are many resemblances between the twins.
9 3 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • I need to write five sentences for my English assignment.
10 3 noun n noun
• the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
Example sentence • The lab technician analyzed the substances found at the crime scene.
10 2 verb v verb
• tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
Example sentence • The company retrenches its workforce in order to cut costs.
10 2 verb v verb
• To open (something that was clenched).
Example sentence • She unclenches her fists and takes a deep breath.
11 2 noun n noun
• a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
Example sentence • The carpenters at the workshop were busy using the workbenches to craft their wooden furniture.
11 4 noun n noun
• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
Example sentence • There are noticeable differences between the two paintings.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
verb
• change or be different within limits
Example sentence • The mountain ranges in that area are breathtaking.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • He read through all the responses to the survey.
9 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
verb
• take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support
Example sentence • She garnishes the salad with fresh herbs.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
Example sentence • The pilot checked the harnesses of all the passengers before takeoff.
9 3 noun n noun
• any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
Example sentence • A group of porpoises is called a pod.
9 3 noun n noun
• usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid areas except Australia and Antarctica
Example sentence • We saw a group of tortoises at the zoo.
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