3 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
adjective satellite
• in use after medieval times
4 1 verb v noun
• the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
verb
• be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
Example sentence • She knew that the answer was incorrect.
4 1 noun n noun
• the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
verb
• serve as a crew member on
Example sentence • The ship's crew worked tirelessly to repair the engine.
4 1 verb v verb
• pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
Example sentence • She grew up in a small town.
5 1 verb v noun
• the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
Example sentence • He threw the ball to his teammate.
6 2 noun n noun
• the time that the curfew signal is sounded
Example sentence • The city implemented a strict curfew to reduce crime.
4 1 verb v noun
• United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
Example sentence • She drew a beautiful landscape with her pencil.
3 1 noun n noun
• a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
6 2 noun n noun
• a son of your brother or sister
Example sentence • My nephew is coming over for a sleepover.
3 1 verb v verb
• fasten by sewing; do needlework
Example sentence • She knows how to sew a button onto a shirt.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• agitation resulting from active worry
verb
• be in a huff; be silent or sullen
Example sentence • I made a delicious beef stew for dinner.
4 1 verb v noun
• a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
Example sentence • The wind blew gently through the trees.
4 1 verb
• To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.
interjection
• An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
Example sentence • I finally finished my essay, whew !
4 2 adverb adv adverb
• again but in a new or different way
Example sentence • After their defeat, the team decided to start anew .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
Example sentence • I love the smell of fresh coffee brew in the morning.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a bottle opener that pulls corks
verb
• move in a spiral or zigzag course
Example sentence • I couldn't find the corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)
Example sentence • The mew of a kitten is so cute and adorable.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
Example sentence • The church had rows of pews for the congregation.
5 2 verb v verb
• reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
Example sentence • I need to renew my driver's license before it expires.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
verb
• turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example sentence • There was a slew of new movies released this weekend.
4 1 verb v verb
• expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
Example sentence • The volcano began to spew hot lava.
7 2 verb v verb
• loosen something by unscrewing it
Example sentence • She unscrewed the lid from the jar.
4 1 interjection
• Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.
Example sentence • I finally finished all my work today, phew !
8 2 verb v verb
• pull back or move away or backward
Example sentence • He withdrew some money from the bank.
7 2 noun n noun
• the crew of an aircraft
Example sentence • The aircrew received their briefing before the flight.
5 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• turned or twisted to one side
adjective satellite
• turned or twisted toward one side
Example sentence • The picture frame was hanging askew on the wall.
7 2 verb v verb
• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
Example sentence • I beshrew the day I ever met him.
6 2 noun n noun
• tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted
Example sentence • I love snacking on roasted cashews.
4 1 noun n noun
• a ball of yarn or cord or thread
6 2 noun n noun
• large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family; closely related to woodcocks but having a down-curved bill
Example sentence • The curlew is a large wading bird with a long, downward-curving bill.
6 2 verb v verb
• avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
Example sentence • He decided to eschew all processed foods and adopt a healthier diet.
6 2 noun n noun
• the process of becoming mildewed
verb
• become moldy; spoil due to humidity
Example sentence • There was a strong smell of mildew in the basement.
4 1 verb v verb
• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
Example sentence • She shews great determination in her studies.
5 2 noun n noun
• a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
Example sentence • His arm muscles bulged with sinew as he lifted the heavy dumbbell.
4 1 verb v adjective satellite
• having an oblique or slanting direction or position
verb
• turn or place at an angle
Example sentence • He skewed the data to support his argument.
4 1 noun n noun
• smallest merganser and most expert diver; found in northern Eurasia
Example sentence • The smew is a small species of duck.
5 1 verb v verb
• spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
Example sentence • He strewed rose petals along the path for their romantic walk.
6 2 noun n noun
• any of various bog plants of the genus Drosera having leaves covered with sticky hairs that trap and digest insects; cosmopolitan in distribution
Example sentence • The sundew is a carnivorous plant that catches and digests insects.
10 2 noun n noun
• instrument of torture that crushes the thumb
Example sentence • The detective tightened the thumbscrew to get the suspect to talk.
3 1 noun n noun
• wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
Example sentence • The yew is a type of evergreen tree that is often used in landscaping.
7 2 verb v verb
• To extract or draw out.
Example sentence • He outdrew his opponent in the poker game.
7 2 verb v verb
• grow too large or too mature for
Example sentence • She quickly outgrew her clothes and needed new ones.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • She redrew the sketch to make it more detailed.
6 2 verb v verb
• To grow again a part that has been lost, shed or destroyed.
Example sentence • After the wildfire, the forest slowly regrew over the next few years.
3 1 verb v
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4 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj Example sentence • The thew of his arm helped him lift the heavy weights.
11 3 noun n noun
• a son of your niece or nephew
Example sentence • My grandnephew is coming to visit next weekend.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an alcoholic beverage (especially beer) made at home
Example sentence • I brewed this beer using my own homebrew kit.
8 3 noun n noun
• the fruit of a variety of winter melon vine; a large smooth greenish-white melon with pale green flesh
Example sentence • I love eating honeydew for breakfast.
7 3 verb v verb
• sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
Example sentence • She will need to oversew the hem of the dress.
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