4 1 noun n noun
• a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • I don't want to say it, but I think we have a jinx on our team this season.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
Example sentence • I found some interesting links on the internet.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • The lynx is a solitary and elusive wildcat.
6 1 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians built many impressive sphinx statues.
6 1 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• small Indian lettuce of northern regions
Example sentence • She blinks her eyes to clear away the tears.
4 1 verb v noun
• a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
verb
• append one's signature to
Example sentence • She inks the outline of the design before filling it in with color.
6 1 noun n noun
• a region marking a boundary
Example sentence • The security company transported the money in a brinks truck.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
Example sentence • The hockey team practiced on the outdoor rinks during the winter.
6 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
verb
• be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance
Example sentence • The dirty laundry in the hamper stinks .
5 1 noun n noun
• noisy and mischievous merrymaking
Example sentence • He's known for his silly jinks and pranks.
6 1 noun n noun
• (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
verb
• make or emit a high sound
Example sentence • She noticed a few chinks in the armor.
6 1 noun n noun
• a single serving of a beverage
Example sentence • There are various types of alcoholic drinks available at the bar.
5 1 noun n noun
• a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
Example sentence • She was able to work out the kinks in her yoga routine.
5 1 noun n noun
• the expensive fur of a mink
Example sentence • The fur of minks is highly valued in the fashion industry.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• of a light shade of red
verb
• make light, repeated taps on a surface
Example sentence • She loves wearing pinks and purples.
7 1 verb v noun
• a physician who specializes in psychiatry
verb
• wither, as with a loss of moisture
Example sentence • She shrinks away from unfamiliar situations.
5 1 verb v noun
• plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
verb
• fall or descend to a lower place or level
Example sentence • He sinks the basketball through the hoop.
6 1 noun n noun
• alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide
Example sentence • Some skinks have bright-colored scales.
6 1 verb v noun
• an instance of deliberate thinking
verb
• judge or regard; look upon; judge
Example sentence • She thinks about him all the time.
5 1 verb v noun
• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
Example sentence • He winks at me whenever he sees me.
8 2 noun n noun
• emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
Example sentence • I have mixed feelings about the movie.
7 1 noun n noun
• the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
Example sentence • She plucked the strings of her guitar and played a beautiful melody.
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring
verb
• move forward by leaps and bounds
Example sentence • We visited the famous hot springs in Japan.
9 2 noun n noun
• a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
Example sentence • The police were patrolling the city precincts to ensure the safety of the residents.
7 2 noun n noun
• a transmission from Earth to a spacecraft or the path of such a transmission
Example sentence • The uplinks between the satellites provide seamless communication.
10 3 noun n noun
• something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
Example sentence • She packed all her belongings into boxes before moving to a new city.
7 2 noun n noun
• a fund of money put by as a reserve
Example sentence • I have been working hard to increase my savings .
8 3 noun n noun
• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
Example sentence • I enjoy going for walks in the evenings .
8 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I enjoy going for a run in the mornings .
4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
8 2 noun n noun
• social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with')
Example sentence • His dealings with the company were always professional and trustworthy.
8 2 noun n noun
• an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
Example sentence • They discovered gold in the diggings near the river.
6 2 noun n noun
• manner of acting or controlling yourself
Example sentence • I heard about their doings from a mutual friend.
9 2 noun n noun
• fecal matter of animals
Example sentence • The bird left droppings all over my car.
8 2 noun n noun
• the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Example sentence • The company reported record earnings for the third quarter.
8 2 noun n noun
• a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes
Example sentence • The researchers presented their findings at the conference.
7 2 noun n noun
• the batting turn of a cricket player or team
Example sentence • The cricket match lasted for five innings .
8 2 noun n noun
• temporary living quarters
Example sentence • We booked our lodgings in advance to ensure we had a place to stay.
8 2 noun n noun
• inconsequential conversation
Example sentence • She whispered sweet nothings in his ear.
7 2 noun n noun
• information about recent and important events
Example sentence • The tidings of their wedding spread quickly through the town.
9 2 noun n noun
• the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
Example sentence • The turkey was served with all the traditional trimmings .
8 2 noun n noun
• something won (especially money)
Example sentence • He used his winnings from the poker game to buy a new car.
8 2 noun n noun
• the internal mechanism of a device
Example sentence • I don't understand the inner workings of this machine.
11 3 noun n noun
• (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
Example sentence • The hotel room had high-quality furnishings .
10 2 noun n noun
• the display of a motion picture
Example sentence • The hospital offers free cancer screenings for high-risk individuals.
5 1 noun n noun
• (originally United States slang) A guy, a fellow, especially a foolish, unworldly, or socially inept man.
9 2 noun n noun
• small intestines of hogs prepared as food
Example sentence • My grandmother loves to cook chitlings for Sunday dinner.
9 2 noun n noun
• fat that exudes from meat and drips off while it is being roasted or fried
Example sentence • She collected the drippings from the roasted chicken to make gravy.
7 2 noun n noun
• food that is a component of a mixture in cooking
Example sentence • I'll make the sandwich, you gather the fixings .
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