8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Example sentence • His comeback to the insult was clever and unexpected.
4 1 adverb, noun adv, n adjective
• related to or located at the back
noun
• the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
adverb
• in or to or toward a former location
adjective satellite
• located at or near the back of an animal
Example sentence • I have a pain in my back .
11 3 noun n noun
• (football) the person who plays quarterback
Example sentence • The quarterback threw a touchdown pass.
7 2 verb v verb
• steal goods; take as spoils
Example sentence • The burglars ransacked the house and stole valuable jewelry.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw
Example sentence • The rollback of prices caused an uproar among consumers.
6 2 verb v verb
• remove from its packing
Example sentence • Please unpack your suitcase when you arrive at the hotel.
10 3 noun n noun
• a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers
Example sentence • The cornerback intercepted the pass and returned it for a touchdown.
8 2 noun n noun
• the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
Example sentence • I appreciate the feedback you gave me on my presentation.
9 4 adjective adj noun
• a person afflicted with paranoia
Example sentence • She always had a paranoiac fear that someone was watching her.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
verb
• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Example sentence • The army launched a surprise attack on the enemy base.
8 2 noun n noun
• a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
Example sentence • I packed my lunch in my backpack .
5 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
noun
• the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
adjective satellite
• marked by anger or resentment or hostility
Example sentence • I bought a new black dress for the party.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a line or route along which something travels or moves
verb
• carry on the feet and deposit
Example sentence • The athletes raced around the track .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a large indefinite quantity
Example sentence • I need to buy a pack of pencils for school.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He is a maniac when it comes to cleaning.
8 2 noun n noun
• to break off a military action with an enemy
Example sentence • When the original plan failed, we had to resort to our fallback option.
9 2 adverb, noun adv, n Example sentence • She enjoyed riding on horseback through the forest.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
Example sentence • The hunchback crouched in the corner of the room.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the bush country of the interior of Australia
adjective satellite
• inaccessible and sparsely populated
Example sentence • The family went camping in the outback for their summer vacation.
8 2 noun n noun
• a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
Example sentence • I packed my rucksack with clothes for the weekend trip.
7 2 noun n noun
• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Example sentence • The company experienced a major setback when their main supplier went out of business.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a book with paper covers
adjective satellite
• (of books) having a flexible binding
Example sentence • I prefer paperback books because they are more portable.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment)
Example sentence • He vowed to get payback for the betrayal.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• eat a snack; eat lightly
Example sentence • I always carry a snack in my bag when I go out.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• load or cover with stacks
Example sentence • He organized his books neatly on the stack .
6 2 noun n noun
• high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France
Example sentence • He sipped on a glass of cognac after dinner.
9 4 noun n noun
• someone who cannot sleep
adjective satellite
• experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
Example sentence • She became an insomniac after experiencing a trauma.
12 5 noun n noun
• a woman with abnormal sexual desires
adjective satellite
• (used of women) affected with excessive sexual desire
Example sentence • She is often referred to as a nymphomaniac due to her insatiable sexual appetite.
7 2 noun n noun
• a reduction in quantity or rate
Example sentence • The company made a cutback in the number of employees to reduce costs.
8 2 noun n noun
• (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
Example sentence • The halfback made a great pass to his teammate.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
adjective satellite
• having a hard back or cover
Example sentence • I prefer reading hardbacks over paperbacks.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back
Example sentence • The military announced a temporary pullback of their troops from the border area.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (football) the person who plays wingback
Example sentence • The wingback intercepted the pass and returned it for a touchdown.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• A system in broadcasting and recording studios that enables the director to communicate with others during performance.
Example sentence • I always appreciate talkback from my readers.
8 2 noun n noun
• the quality of being a hindrance
Example sentence • One drawback of living in a big city is the high cost of living.
9 2 noun n noun
• a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story
Example sentence • The movie used flashbacks to tell the character's backstory.
8 2 noun n noun
• (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
Example sentence • The fullback made a crucial tackle to prevent a touchdown.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a man who serves as a sailor
verb
• lift with a special device
Example sentence • I need to borrow a jack to change the flat tire.
8 2 noun n noun
• a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction
Example sentence • The politician was accused of accepting a kickback in exchange for awarding a government contract.
5 1 noun n noun
• a special way of doing something
Example sentence • She has a knack for playing the piano.
11 3 noun n noun
• wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle
Example sentence • The leatherback is the largest of all sea turtles.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of reproducing recorded sound
Example sentence • I accidentally pressed the playback button and the movie started from the beginning.
9 3 noun n noun
• a mongrel hog with a thin body and long legs and a ridged back; a wild or semi-wild descendant of improved breeds; found chiefly in the southeastern United States
adjective satellite
• having a sharp narrow back
Example sentence • The razorback is a feral hog with long, sharp bristles along its back.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of carrying something piggyback
verb
• ride on someone's shoulders or back
Example sentence • She gave her little brother a piggyback ride around the park.
4 1 noun n noun
• a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
Example sentence • The celebrity took a lot of flak for her controversial statement.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
Example sentence • The duck made a loud quack as it waddled by.
6 3 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • He is wearing an anorak jacket to keep warm in the cold weather.
12 6 noun n Example sentence • He was a megalomaniac who believed he could conquer the world.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • We need to backtrack and find the right turn we missed.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets
verb
• exert pressure on someone through threats
Example sentence • I won $100 playing blackjack at the casino last night.
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