3 1 adjective adj noun
• the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
Example sentence • The dog wagged its tail.
7 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's profits have been steadily increasing over the past year.
7 2 noun n noun
• an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
Example sentence • The Halloween decorations included ghosts and spirits .
7 2 noun n noun
• an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
Example sentence • The bandits robbed the bank and escaped with all the money.
5 1 noun n noun
• the people of Great Britain
7 2 noun n noun
• a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
Example sentence • I earned enough credits to graduate.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States
Example sentence • I ordered a bowl of shrimp and grits for breakfast.
4 1 noun n noun
• the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
Example sentence • He had to use all his wits to solve the puzzle.
5 1 noun n noun
• A fused mixture of materials used to make glass.
verb
• To add frit to a glass or ceramic mixture
6 2 noun n noun
• any admirable quality or attribute
Example sentence • The merits of the case will be discussed during the trial.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
adjective satellite
• having been divided; having the unity destroyed
verb
• separate into parts or portions
Example sentence • She did the splits during her gymnastics routine.
6 2 verb v verb
• To let fall; to depress; to yield.
Example sentence • He demits his position as CEO.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • The artist received plaudits for her breathtaking performance.
5 2 noun
• a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
Example sentence • The miners used adits to reach the underground coal seam.
6 2 noun n noun
• (Islamic mythology) a kind of djinn mentioned in the Qur'an.
Example sentence • According to old Arabian legends, afrits are mischievous spirits that dwell in the desert.
6 2 noun n noun
• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Example sentence • The new law expands the ambits of local government.
7 2 noun n noun
• the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
Example sentence • She lifted her arms and the sweat stains under her armpits were clearly visible.
7 2 noun
• One who voluntarily or involuntarily leaves a company; a termed employee
verb
• To wear down through attrition, especially mechanical attrition
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
verb
• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
Example sentence • The company audits its financial statements annually.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • She carefully reviewed the backfits from the previous project.
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7 2 noun n noun
• a furnished sitting room with sleeping accommodations (and some plumbing)
Example sentence • There are several bedsits available for rent in the city center.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • He lived a lifestyle that befits his social status.
6 2 noun n
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4 1 noun n noun
• a small piece or quantity of something
Example sentence • Please give me some bits of information.
9 2 noun n noun
• a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
8 2 noun n noun
• active grey titmice of western North America
8 2 noun n noun
• a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
Example sentence • The city's infrastructure was crumbling, with many streets turning into cesspits .
5 1 noun n noun
• a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect
Example sentence • The teacher handed out chits for the students to write their names on.
8 2 noun n noun
• compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
Example sentence • The pilots sat in the cockpits and prepared for takeoff.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She coedits the literary magazine with her friend.
7 2 noun n noun
• candy containing a fruit or nut
Example sentence • She offered her guests colorful comfits as a sweet treat.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a piece of meat (especially a duck) cooked slowly in its own fat
8 2 noun n
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5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a bicycle race held on a short course (usually less than 5 km or 3 miles)
6 2 noun n noun
• an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians used cubits to measure the height of their pyramids.
8 2 noun n noun
• someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
Example sentence • The police are still searching for the culprits of the robbery.
6 2 noun n noun
• a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
Example sentence • The boat was securely attached to the davits on the ship.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
Example sentence • The bank statement showed multiple debits from my account.
6 2 noun n noun
• one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
Example sentence • The math professor explained the concept of place value using different digits .
7 2 noun n noun
• a stupid incompetent person
Example sentence • Those dimwits couldn't solve a simple math problem.
4 1 noun n noun
• the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
6 2
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5 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
Example sentence • I received the edits for my manuscript from the editor.
7 2 noun n noun
• liveliness of mind or spirit
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an opening that permits escape or release
verb
• move out of or depart from
Example sentence • There are multiple exits in this building.
4 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n adjective
• meeting adequate standards for a purpose
noun
• a display of bad temper
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
verb
• be agreeable or acceptable to
Example sentence • The shoe store had a wide selection of sizes and fits .
8 2 noun n noun
• an old shabby movie theater
Example sentence • I remember going to the fleapits when I was a child.
5 1 verb v noun
• a sudden quick movement
verb
• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Example sentence • The butterfly flits from flower to flower.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
Example sentence • He used a series of gambits to outmaneuver his opponent in the chess match.
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