5 1 adjective adj adjective
• not given to gentleness or sentimentality
noun
• someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
adjective satellite
• very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
Example sentence • He is a tough competitor.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a short light gust of air
adjective satellite
• gathered for protruding fullness
verb
• smoke and exhale strongly
Example sentence • She took a puff from her cigarette and blew out a cloud of smoke.
6 2 noun n noun
• the final payment of a debt
Example sentence • She finally received her payoff after years of hard work.
8 2 noun n noun
• the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
Example sentence • The two countries are currently in a standoff over border disputes.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated
Example sentence • The cutoff for submitting applications is tomorrow at 5 PM.
4 1 verb v verb
• to take off from the body or head
Example sentence • He doffed his hat as a sign of respect.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an unauthorized copy or imitation
Example sentence • She bought a knockoff handbag that looked just like the designer version.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
Example sentence • After heavy rain, the runoff from the hills flooded the streets below.
5 1 verb v noun
• showing your contempt by derision
verb
• laugh at with contempt and derision
Example sentence • He scoffed at my idea and said it would never work.
3 1 adverb adv adjective
• not in operation or operational
adverb
• from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
adjective satellite
• below a satisfactory level
verb
• kill intentionally and with premeditation
Example sentence • Please turn off the lights before leaving.
6 2 adverb adv noun
• an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
adjective satellite
• sufficient for the purpose
Example sentence • I have had enough of this nonsense.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
Example sentence • I need to pack my stuff for the trip.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• An abrupt rebuff, a snub or curt rejection, a disdainful dismissal.
Example sentence • He gave her a brushoff when she asked him out.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
verb
• exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
Example sentence • He has a persistent cough that won't go away.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
adjective satellite
• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
verb
• deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
Example sentence • He tried to call my bluff , but I wasn't bluffing.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
Example sentence • I bought a new pair of leather cuffs to wear as a fashion accessory.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• having or caused by an irregular surface
noun
• the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short
adverb
• with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly')
adjective satellite
• (of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse
verb
• prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
Example sentence • The surface of the rock was rough and jagged.
6 1 noun n noun
• a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
Example sentence • She filled the horse's trough with fresh water.
4 1 noun n noun
• someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
Example sentence • The prof gave us an extension on the assignment.
4 1 noun n noun
• a second-year undergraduate
Example sentence • She is currently a soph in high school.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
Example sentence • The kickoff for the football game is scheduled for 7 PM.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a departure; especially of airplanes
Example sentence • The takeoff of the airplane was smooth and uneventful.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something causing antagonism or loss of interest
Example sentence • His bad attitude was a major turnoff for me.
4 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an ardent follower and admirer
adjective satellite
• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
verb
• strike, beat repeatedly
Example sentence • He has a buff physique from years of weightlifting.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
Example sentence • He hit a duff and the golf ball barely moved.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any light downy material
verb
• make a mess of, destroy or ruin
Example sentence • She fluffed the pillows before guests arrived.
5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• brusque and surly and forbidding
Example sentence • The old man had a gruff voice that frightened the children.
4 1 verb v noun
• a state of irritation or annoyance
verb
• inhale recreational drugs
Example sentence • He huffed and puffed after climbing up the stairs.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
Example sentence • The dog's ruff was fluffy and white.
8 2 noun n noun
• Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
Example sentence • The woodruff plant has tiny white flowers.
7 2 noun n noun
• A party for a person (i.e. a fellow employee) who is leaving; a farewell party.
Example sentence • We held a sendoff party for our colleague who was leaving the company.
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • I have no knowledge hereof .
5 1 verb v verb
• to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
Example sentence • He quaffed the entire bottle of champagne at the party.
4 1 noun n noun
• informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person
Example sentence • He is a wealthy toff who lives in a mansion.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (entertainment) A big laugh.
verb
• To have sexual intercourse (with someone)
Example sentence • He delivered a clever boff during his stand-up comedy routine.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• A provider of financial services, especially a small-scale independent banker or money changer or a local expert at detecting bad coin.
verb
• To act as a shroff, especially to inspect coins to detect debasement, counterfeits, clipping, etc. for a commission.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
Example sentence • The countdown reached zero and the rocket's blastoff was accompanied by a loud roar.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (American football) a play in which one player hands the ball to a teammate
Example sentence • The handoff of the baton in the relay race was flawless.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of laying off an employee or a work force
Example sentence • The company announced a layoff of 500 employees.
7 2 noun n noun
• any final competition to determine a championship
Example sentence • The team made it to the playoffs for the first time in years.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• Something that is blown off.
Example sentence • The blowoff from the factory created a huge cloud of smoke.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• A valve used to turn off something.
Example sentence • The shutoff of electricity caused a blackout in the entire neighborhood.
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The steam train let off a loud chuff as it pulled away from the station.
9 2 noun n noun
• (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer
Example sentence • Rice is a common foodstuff in many Asian countries.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
Example sentence • She dismissed his complaints as mere guff .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
Example sentence • The sail started to luff when the wind changed direction.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
verb
• reject outright and bluntly
Example sentence • Despite his best efforts, he received a rebuff from his boss.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the back side of the neck
Example sentence • She grabbed the cat by the scruff to prevent it from running away.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
verb
• walk without lifting the feet
Example sentence • There was a scuff on the floor where the table had been dragged.
6 2 noun n noun
• an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child
Example sentence • The painting depicted an angel with six wings, resembling a seraph .
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