6 1 verb v verb
• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example sentence • I will choose the blue shirt to wear today.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I need to buy new shoes for my running routine.
5 2 verb v verb
• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Example sentence • The clown's funny antics amused the children at the birthday party.
4 1 noun n noun
• information about recent and important events
Example sentence • I read the news online every morning.
7 2 verb v verb
• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
Example sentence • She pursues her dreams with relentless determination.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Example sentence • I have a valid excuse for being late.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • I use my phone to make calls.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the source of an artist's inspiration
verb
• reflect deeply on a subject
Example sentence • She was the artist's muse , inspiring his greatest works.
5 1 adjective adj pronoun
• (interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.
Example sentence • I don't know whose car that is.
7 2 verb v verb
• cause to feel enthusiasm
Example sentence • She always tries to enthuse her classmates about science.
5 1 noun n noun
• a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
Example sentence • I love listening to the blues on a rainy day.
4 1 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
verb
• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Example sentence • She sues her landlord for violating the terms of the lease.
6 2 verb v verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accused me of stealing his wallet.
7 2 verb v verb
• mistake one thing for another
Example sentence • I'm sorry, your question confuses me.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ocean trip taken for pleasure
verb
• drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
Example sentence • We went on a Caribbean cruise last summer.
4 1 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 • I need to replace the blown fuse in the circuit.
10 2 noun n noun
• a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
Example sentence • I enjoy playing horseshoes with my friends at the park.
6 2 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • I refuse to discuss the matter any further.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates.
4 1 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I don't want to lose my keys again.
4 1 noun n noun
• the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
verb
• take on color or become colored
Example sentence • Her paintings showcased a beautiful array of vibrant hues .
6 2 verb v verb
• cause to be confused emotionally
Example sentence • The complexity of the math problem bemused the students.
7 2 verb v verb
• avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
Example sentence • She eschews social media and prefers face-to-face communication.
4 1 noun n
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4 1 noun n noun
• the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
Example sentence • I love visiting zoos and seeing all the different animals.
6 2 verb v verb
• reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
Example sentence • She renews her driver's license every five years.
7 2 noun n noun
• a new appraisal or evaluation
verb
• look at again; examine again
Example sentence • I need to read some reviews before I decide which book to buy.
5 1 noun n noun
• a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Example sentence • She has strong political views .
6 1 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 • He had a bruise on his leg from playing soccer.
6 2 verb v verb
• remove the triggering device from
Example sentence • The teacher was able to defuse the situation before it escalated.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• improper or excessive use
verb
• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Example sentence • The misuse of power can lead to corrupt practices.
4 1 verb v noun
• any thick, viscous matter
verb
• pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
Example sentence • The sewage began to ooze out from the cracked pipe.
4 2 noun n noun
• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Example sentence • He used a ruse to distract the guards while he snuck into the building.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
verb
• sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Example sentence • I hit the snooze button and went back to sleep.
7 2 verb v adjective
• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
adjective satellite
• spread out; not concentrated in one place
7 2 noun n noun
• a sculpture representing a human or animal
Example sentence • The city park is filled with beautiful statues of famous historical figures.
7 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 garden is filled with sundews of different varieties.
5 1
4 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
Example sentence • He worked as a sous chef in a famous restaurant.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
verb
• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Example sentence • He gave her a few cues to help her with the dance routine.
4 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• owed and payable immediately or on demand
noun
• that which is deserved or owed
adverb
• directly or exactly; straight
Example sentence • He paid his dues and became a full member of the club.
10 2 noun n noun
• a shade of green tinged with yellow
adjective satellite
• of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur
Example sentence • I bought a bottle of chartreuse for my home bar.
5 1 noun n noun
• the cords used to suspend a hammock
5 1 noun n noun
• an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God
Example sentence • The geode was filled with beautiful druse formations.
6 2 verb v verb
• teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Example sentence • She has always tried to infuse positivity into every situation.
6 2 verb v verb
• examine or consider with attention and in detail
Example sentence • I peruse the newspaper every morning to catch up on the latest news.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an informal conversation
verb
• talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
Example sentence • She is a master of schmooze and can charm anyone she meets.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • The doctor will transfuse blood into the patient to replace what he lost in the accident.
9 2 noun n noun
• a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot
Example sentence • I borrowed a pair of snowshoes for our winter hike.
5 1 verb v noun
• a wad of something chewable as tobacco
verb
• chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
Example sentence • She chews gum all the time.
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