6 1 noun n noun
• any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
Example sentence • The fishermen set out in their skiffs early in the morning.
6 1 noun n noun
• a steep high face of rock
Example sentence • The hiker stood at the edge of the cliffs , mesmerized by the breathtaking view.
5 1 noun n noun
• a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
verb
• look through a book or other written material
Example sentence • The guitarist played catchy riffs throughout the song.
6 1 verb v noun
• sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
verb
• perceive by inhaling through the nose
Example sentence • She sniffs the flowers in the garden.
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• having a strong physiological or chemical effect
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• not moving or operating freely
Example sentence • The stiffs in the morgue were awaiting identification.
5 1 noun n
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6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
adjective satellite
• coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position
Example sentence • She drank two fifths of vodka last night.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• something acquired without compensation
verb
• give qualities or abilities to
Example sentence • She received many gifts on her birthday.
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
Example sentence • Many thrifts offer low-interest loans to their members.
7 1 noun n noun
• marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
Example sentence • He rolled two spliffs for the evening.
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4 1 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • She rifs through her suitcase looking for her passport.
5 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The word 'alifs ' is plural for 'alif'.
6 2 noun n noun
• (Yiddish) a thief or dishonest person or scoundrel (often used as a general term of abuse)
Example sentence • The police were on the lookout for the gonifs who robbed the bank.
6 2 noun n noun
• the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
Example sentence • The kalifs ruled over vast territories in the medieval Islamic world.
7 2 noun n noun
• the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
Example sentence • The khalifs were known for their vast wealth and opulent lifestyle.
7 2 noun n noun
• a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range
Example sentence • The massifs of the Rocky Mountains are known for their stunning beauty.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The title of the book was written in bold sanserifs .
6 2 noun n noun
• a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character
Example sentence • The designer used serifs to add elegance to the logo.
7 2 noun n noun
• A member of an Arab princely family descended from Muhammad through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima, the "Grand Shereef" being the governor of Mecca.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (boxing) a blow with the fist
verb
• strike, usually with the fist
Example sentence • He threw a few light biffs at his opponent.
5 1 noun
• Any program which compares two files or sets of files and outputs a description of the differences between them.
verb
• To run a diff program on (files or items) so as to produce a description of the differences between them, as for a patch file.
Example sentence • I found several diffs between the two versions of the document.
6 1 noun n noun
• glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief
Example sentence • The ancient civilization used glyphs as a form of writing.
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5 1 noun n noun
• A jiffy; a moment; a short time.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a state of irritation or annoyance
Example sentence • Her constant miffs with her boss led to her decision to quit her job.
6 1 noun n noun
• a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead)
Example sentence • He styled his hair with daring quiffs .
6 1 noun n noun
• Attractiveness or charm in dress, appearance, or manner.
verb
• (usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date)
Example sentence • He received spiffs for achieving his sales targets.
5 1 noun
• a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a quarrel about petty points
Example sentence • They had frequent tiffs over small issues.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The sting of some acalephs can be quite painful to humans.
9 3 noun n noun
• moving or still pictures in contrasting colors that appear three-dimensional when superimposed
Example sentence • The anaglyphs in this book really bring the illustrations to life.
8 2 noun n noun
• an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
Example sentence • The bailiffs arrived at the property to seize the debtor's assets.
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7 2 noun n noun
• (Yiddish) a thief or dishonest person or scoundrel (often used as a general term of abuse)
Example sentence • The local police are cracking down on the gang of goniffs who have been stealing cars.
7 2 noun n noun
• the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
Example sentence • The kaliphs ruled the Islamic empire during the Abbasid dynasty.
9 2 noun n noun
• a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
Example sentence • She tied her hair back with one of her mother's kerchiefs .
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
Example sentence • My neighbor owns two mastiffs that are always guarding his property.
8 2 noun n noun
• the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
Example sentence • The dancer's costume was designed to highlight her midriffs .
9 2 noun n noun
• reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Example sentence • The mischiefs caused by the prank were hilarious.
8 2 noun n noun
• the head of the Roman Catholic Church
Example sentence • The pontiffs are the highest-ranking officials in the Catholic Church.
8 2 noun n noun
• the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
Example sentence • The sheriffs are responsible for maintaining law and order in the county.
7 2 noun n noun
• a government tax on imports or exports
Example sentence • The government imposed high tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries.
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