6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
Example sentence • The hinges on the door are rusty and need to be replaced.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any act of immoderate indulgence
verb
• overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
Example sentence • During the holiday season, many people tend to go on eating binges .
9 3 verb v verb
• go against, as of rules and laws
Example sentence • Using someone else's trademarked logo on your product infringes on their intellectual property rights.
7 2 noun n noun
• the outside boundary or surface of something
Example sentence • She wore a dress with fringes along the hem.
7 2 verb v noun
• some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • She cringes every time she hears that song.
6 2 verb v verb
• burn superficially or lightly
Example sentence • She accidentally singes her hair while lighting the candles.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • I felt twinges of pain in my lower back after lifting a heavy box.
7 3 noun n noun
• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example sentence • He carefully studied the nuances of the painting.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A gadget, device, or object whose name is either unknown, forgotten, or omitted for the purpose of humor.
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She impresses everyone with her talent for singing.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • He resisted the impulses to spend his entire paycheck on gadgets.
12 4 noun n noun
• things that make you comfortable and at ease
Example sentence • Modern apartments are often equipped with various conveniences such as dishwashers and air conditioning.
12 5 verb v Example sentence • She accomplishes all her goals with determination and hard work.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
verb
• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Example sentence • She embraces her friends tightly when she hasn't seen them in a while.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
verb
• wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
Example sentence • She used sponges to clean the dishes.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The astringes properties of the plant help to tighten the skin.
7 2 verb v verb
• burn superficially or lightly
9 3 verb v verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The vending machine dispenses snacks.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • The hiker gazed at the vast expanses of untouched wilderness.
8 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
verb
• reduce the estimated value of something
Example sentence • I need to keep track of my monthly expenses .
7 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (boxing) a blow with the fist
verb
• deliver a quick blow to
Example sentence • He was taken to the hospital after receiving several punches to the face.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • He read through all the responses to the survey.
7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)
Example sentence • The children collected bunches of colorful balloons at the fair.
7 1 noun n noun
• a long seat for more than one person
verb
• take out of a game; of players
Example sentence • The park was filled with people sitting on benches , enjoying the sunny day.
7 2 verb v noun
• the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
verb
• spring back; spring away from an impact
Example sentence • The basketball bounces up and down on the court.
8 3 verb v Example sentence • Regular exercise enhances physical fitness.
7 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
adjective satellite
• of the color between red and yellow; similar to the color of a ripe orange
Example sentence • I bought a bag of fresh oranges from the grocery store.
7 2 noun n noun
• United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
Example sentence • Many cities have pedestrian bridges to safely cross busy roads.
10 3 noun n noun
• (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
Example sentence • I couldn't find my sunglasses anywhere.
13 4 noun n noun
• personal knowledge or information about someone or something
Example sentence • I have many acquaintances from my college days.
10 4 noun n noun
• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Example sentence • The constant buzzing of a fly is one of life's little annoyances .
14 5 noun n noun
• an inconvenient discomfort
verb
• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Example sentence • We apologize for any inconveniences caused by the construction work.
9 3 noun n noun
• a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
verb
• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentence • I need to write five sentences for my English assignment.
12 4 noun n noun
• activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
Example sentence • The loud music next door caused disturbances in our concentration.
2 1 verb v noun
• the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
adjective satellite
• used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
9 3 noun n noun
• A powerful portable audio system for listening collectively to recorded or broadcast sound.
Example sentence • We used to blast music from our boomboxes at the beach.
10 3 verb v noun
• a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
verb
• make more compact by or as if by pressing
Example sentence • He compresses the paper to make it fit in the envelope.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • The new shopping complex comprises of multiple stores and a food court.
8 3 noun n noun
• assets in the form of money
Example sentence • I need to review my finances before I make any major purchases.
8 3 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• being ahead of time or need
verb
• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Example sentence • Scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine.
3 1 adjective adj noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
8 2 noun n noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • Soldiers dug trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
9 3 verb v verb
• make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
Example sentence • She convinces her friend to try the new restaurant.
6 2 verb v noun
• a strong flame that burns brightly
verb
• shine brightly and intensively
Example sentence • He blazes a trail through the dense forest.
6 2 noun n noun
• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Example sentence • He had to replace the lenses in his glasses.
11 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
Example sentence • Their consciences were troubled by their actions.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
8 2 noun n noun
• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
Example sentence • The congress will meet next week to discuss the new budget proposal.
13 5 noun n noun
• a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
Example sentence • Many countries around the world celebrate their independences .
7 2 noun n noun
• (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Example sentence • She wore glasses to correct her vision.
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