4 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• be silly or tease one another
Example sentence • Sara joshed her brother about his terrible dancing skills.
4 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• elegant and fashionable
Example sentence • She arrived at the party wearing a posh evening gown.
4 1 noun n interjection
• (minced oath) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
Example sentence • She had an expression of pure gosh on her face when she heard the news.
6 1 noun n noun
• a low transparent cover put over young plants to protect them from cold
Example sentence • She wore a stylish cloche hat to the party.
5 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The coastal town was awash with tourists during the summer season.
9 2 verb v verb
• persuade completely, often through coercion
Example sentence • The cult leaders brainwash their followers into believing their every word.
7 2 noun n noun
• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
Example sentence • I don't believe that story, it's complete hogwash .
9 2 noun n noun
• a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
Example sentence • I always use mouthwash after brushing my teeth.
6 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
verb
• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example sentence • I bought a butternut squash from the grocery store.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• pretentious or silly talk or writing
Example sentence • That movie was absolute tosh .
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
verb
• cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
Example sentence • The walls of the old house were covered in a layer of whitewash .
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
Example sentence • She wore a stylish macintosh raincoat to protect herself from the rain.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
Example sentence • The backwash from the waves washed up debris onto the shore.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• pretentious or silly talk or writing
7 2 noun n noun
• a light roll rich with eggs and butter and somewhat sweet
Example sentence • I had a delicious brioche for breakfast.
6 2 noun n noun
• a plant of the genus Actaea having acrid poisonous berries
Example sentence • Black cohosh is a medicinal herb used to treat menopausal symptoms.
7 2 noun n noun
• lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
Example sentence • The doctor recommended using eyewash to rinse out my irritated eyes.
6 2 noun n noun
• a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
5 1 noun n noun
• 100 groszy equal 1 zloty in Poland
Example sentence • I found a grosz on the street.
6 2 verb v verb
• stop from happening or developing
Example sentence • He put the kibosh on the project due to budget constraints.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (Yiddish) a snack or light meal
verb
• eat a snack; eat lightly
Example sentence • I grabbed a quick nosh before heading to work.
5 1 verb v verb
• put down by force or intimidation
Example sentence • The court quashed the arrest warrant against the defendant.
5 1 verb v Example sentence • Be careful not to slosh the hot soup as you carry it.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • She sploshed paint all over the canvas.
8 2 noun n noun
• Downward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet, but especially by helicopter blades
Example sentence • The helicopter's downwash blew loose debris off the landing pad.
5 1 noun n verb
• To initiate academic freshmen, notably in a testing way.
Example sentence • I met a new frosh at orientation.
6 2 verb v noun
• The act of washing something again
Example sentence • I need to rewash this shirt because it's still stained.
5 1 noun n noun
• offensive term for a person of German descent
Example sentence • During World War I, the term "boche " was commonly used by Allied soldiers to refer to German soldiers.
6 1 noun n noun
• a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat
Example sentence • The troche tasted like mint.
6 1 noun n
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10 3 noun n noun
• a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
Example sentence • I bought a new mackintosh for the rainy season.
10 4 noun n noun
• substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa
Example sentence • In the phrase 'all hands on deck', 'hands' is a synecdoche for 'people'.
6 2 noun n noun
• a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
8 2 noun n noun
• beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
Example sentence • The musquash is a species of semi-aquatic rodent.
6 2
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Example sentence • The bucket was aslosh with water.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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Example sentence • I used a flatwash of blue paint to create the background of the painting.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• A false or misleading picture of environmental friendliness used to conceal or obscure damaging activities.
verb
• To disseminate such information about (something).
Example sentence • The company's greenwash fooled many customers into thinking they were environmentally friendly.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• To decisively terminate.
Example sentence • He put the kybosh on their plans to go to the concert.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I can't understand what you're saying with all this mishmosh .
7 2 noun n noun
• The sediment (mostly sand and gravel) deposited by water flowing from a melting glacier
Example sentence • The outwash from the glacier formed a vast plain of sediment.
7 2 noun n noun
• A quick rinse given to objects before they are washed properly.
verb
• To rinse something before washing it properly.
Example sentence • I need to buy a prewash for my dirty clothes.
8 2 noun
• The washing action of rain, capable of erosion and transporting soil.
Example sentence • After weeks of rain, the river was rainwashed and clean.
7 2 noun n noun
• a luxurious carriage suitable for nobility in the 16th and 17th century
Example sentence • She arrived at the ball in a luxurious caroche pulled by four horses.
7 2 noun n noun
• fudge made with brown sugar and butter and milk and nuts
Example sentence • I love to eat penoche during the holiday season.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He had to stop his trek to the summit of the mountain due to severe soroche .
9 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • Her ultraposh apartment was filled with luxurious furniture and artwork.
7 3 noun n noun
• fudge made with brown sugar and butter and milk and nuts
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Dutch painter (1450-1516)
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• wash or launder by hand instead of with a machine
Example sentence • I always carry a small bottle of handwash with me.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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