4 1 noun
n
noun
• a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • I don't want to say it, but I think we have a jinx on our team this season.
6 1 noun
n
Example sentence • The herbal remedy has various tincts for different ailments.
6 1 verb, adverb
v, adv
noun
• small Indian lettuce of northern regions
Example sentence • She blinks her eyes to clear away the tears.
4 1 noun
n
Example sentence • The lynx is a solitary and elusive wildcat.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Example sentence • She's a sly minx who always gets what she wants.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians built many impressive sphinx statues.
8 2
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8 2 noun
n
noun
• emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
Example sentence • I have mixed feelings about the movie.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
Example sentence • The police were patrolling the city precincts to ensure the safety of the residents.
4 1 verb
v
noun
• a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
verb
• append one's signature to
Example sentence • She inks the outline of the design before filling it in with color.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
Example sentence • He winks at me whenever he sees me.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
Example sentence • I found some interesting links on the internet.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a fund of money put by as a reserve
Example sentence • I have been working hard to increase my savings .
7 1 noun
n
noun
• the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
Example sentence • She plucked the strings of her guitar and played a beautiful melody.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I enjoy going for a run in the mornings .
7 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring
verb
• move forward by leaps and bounds
Example sentence • We visited the famous hot springs in Japan.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
Example sentence • She packed all her belongings into boxes before moving to a new city.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
Example sentence • I enjoy going for walks in the evenings .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with')
Example sentence • His dealings with the company were always professional and trustworthy.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
Example sentence • They discovered gold in the diggings near the river.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• manner of acting or controlling yourself
Example sentence • I heard about their doings from a mutual friend.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• fecal matter of animals
Example sentence • The bird left droppings all over my car.
8 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 reported record earnings for the third quarter.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes
Example sentence • The researchers presented their findings at the conference.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the batting turn of a cricket player or team
Example sentence • The cricket match lasted for five innings .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• temporary living quarters
Example sentence • We booked our lodgings in advance to ensure we had a place to stay.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• inconsequential conversation
Example sentence • She whispered sweet nothings in his ear.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• information about recent and important events
Example sentence • The tidings of their wedding spread quickly through the town.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
Example sentence • The turkey was served with all the traditional trimmings .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• something won (especially money)
Example sentence • He used his winnings from the poker game to buy a new car.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the internal mechanism of a device
Example sentence • I don't understand the inner workings of this machine.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• the display of a motion picture
Example sentence • The hospital offers free cancer screenings for high-risk individuals.
8 2 verb
v
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11 3 noun
n
noun
• (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
Example sentence • The hotel room had high-quality furnishings .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• small intestines of hogs prepared as food
Example sentence • My grandmother loves to cook chitlings for Sunday dinner.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• fat that exudes from meat and drips off while it is being roasted or fried
Example sentence • She collected the drippings from the roasted chicken to make gravy.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• food that is a component of a mixture in cooking
Example sentence • I'll make the sandwich, you gather the fixings .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a large number or amount
Example sentence • The pirate captain ordered lashings of rum for his crew.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
Example sentence • The lawyer prepared the pleadings for the upcoming trial.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the act of separating grain from chaff
Example sentence • The chef used siftings from the spices to season the dish.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the act of cleaning with a broom
adjective satellite
• taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Example sentence • I need to gather up the sweepings from the floor.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the act of following someone secretly
Example sentence • The mine produced large amounts of tailings that needed to be properly disposed of.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• noisy and mischievous merrymaking
Example sentence • The children love to get up to hijinks when they are together.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• small intestines of hogs prepared as food
Example sentence • I don't eat chitterlings because they have a strong odor.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• cavity formed by the pharynx at the back of the mouth
Example sentence • The oropharynx is the part of the throat at the back of the mouth.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a game in which players try to flip plastic disks into a cup by pressing them on the side sharply with a larger disk
Example sentence • I played a game of tiddlywinks with my friends last night.
11 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The hypopharynx is located at the base of the tongue and the top of the esophagus.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• the crisp residue left after lard has been rendered
Example sentence • I love the crispy cracklings on top of a roasted pork.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• common trailing perennial milkwort of eastern North America having leaves like wintergreen and usually rosy-purple flowers with winged sepals
Example sentence • The gaywings are small, wildflowers that bloom in early spring.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
Example sentence • The settlings at the bottom of the wine bottle should not be consumed.
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