4 1 noun n noun
• information about recent and important events
Example sentence • I read the news online every morning.
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.
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 1 adjective adj pronoun
• (interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.
Example sentence • I don't know whose car that is.
9 3 verb v verb
• cause to come to know personally
Example sentence • I would like to introduce my colleague, John, to everyone.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates.
6 2 verb v verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accused me of stealing his wallet.
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.
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.
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.
6 2 noun n noun
• beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
Example sentence • He holds traditional values such as honesty and integrity.
5 1 noun n noun
• the cords used to suspend a hammock
4 1 noun n noun
• street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings
Example sentence • The sound of the mews of the kittens could be heard from the backyard.
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.
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.
7 2 verb v adjective
• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
adjective satellite
• spread out; not concentrated in one place
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.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • I have an appointment with my masseuse later today.
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, 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.
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 noun n noun
• the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
Example sentence • Honesty and loyalty are virtues that many people value.
4 1 verb
• To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).
5 1
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (used in the plural) tight-fitting trousers; usually of tartan
Example sentence • She wore a pair of tartan trews to the Scottish festival.
8 2 noun n noun
• the crew of an aircraft
Example sentence • The aircrews were trained in emergency procedures.
9 2 noun n noun
• a propeller that rotates to push against air
Example sentence • The airscrews of the helicopter were damaged in the crash.
6 2 verb v verb
• cover with drops of dew or as with dew
Example sentence • The morning mist bedews the flowers in the garden.
8 2 verb v verb
• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
Example sentence • He beshrews his luck for losing the game.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • She bestrews rose petals along the aisle for the wedding ceremony.
5 1 verb v noun
• drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
Example sentence • He brews his own beer in his garage.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
Example sentence • The grass sparkled with morning dews .
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 verb v verb
• make or shape as with an axe
Example sentence • He hews the wood into shape with a sharp ax.
10 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The mechanic jackscrews the car up to inspect the underside.
4 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
10 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The precision leadscrews are designed to ensure accurate positioning.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the process of becoming mildewed
verb
• become moldy; spoil due to humidity
Example sentence • The mildews on the bathroom tiles were difficult to remove.
7 2 noun n noun
• a son of your brother or sister
Example sentence • I love spending time with my nephews during the holidays.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The newspaper seems to be filled with nonnews lately.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
Example sentence • The wooden pews were old and creaked under the weight of the congregation.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She rechews her food before swallowing.
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.
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