3 1 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Example sentence • I use my phone to make calls.
7 2 verb v verb
• mistake one thing for another
Example sentence • I'm sorry, your question confuses me.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
verb
• mix together different elements
Example sentence • I need to replace the blown fuse in the circuit.
6 2 verb v noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb
• show unwillingness towards
Example sentence • I refuse to discuss the matter any further.
5 2 verb v verb
• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Example sentence • The clown's funny antics amused the children at the birthday party.
6 2 verb v verb
• remove the triggering device from
Example sentence • The teacher was able to defuse the situation before it escalated.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the source of an artist's inspiration
verb
• reflect deeply on a subject
Example sentence • She was the artist's muse , inspiring his greatest works.
7 2 noun n noun
• one who lives in solitude
adjective satellite
• withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
Example sentence • The famous writer lived as a recluse in a small cabin in the woods.
4 2 noun n noun
• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Example sentence • He used a ruse to distract the guards while he snuck into the building.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
Example sentence • The professor's lectures on quantum mechanics were so abstruse that most students struggled to understand them.
6 2 noun n noun
• a small native range horse
Example sentence • She rode her cayuse through the rugged terrain.
7 2 verb v verb
• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example sentence • He contused his leg in a bike accident.
6 2 verb v noun
• the state of something that has been unused and neglected
Example sentence • After the accident, the building was disused and left to decay.
5 1 noun n noun
• an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God
Example sentence • The geode was filled with beautiful druse formations.
7 2 verb v verb
• cause to feel enthusiasm
Example sentence • She always tries to enthuse her classmates about science.
6 2 verb v verb
• teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Example sentence • She has always tried to infuse positivity into every situation.
7 2 verb v verb
• force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
Example sentence • He perfused the patient's body with a saline solution during the surgery.
6 2 verb v verb
• examine or consider with attention and in detail
Example sentence • I peruse the newspaper every morning to catch up on the latest news.
9 2 verb v Example sentence • The doctor will transfuse blood into the patient to replace what he lost in the accident.
8 3 verb v verb
• free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
Example sentence • I had to disabuse him of the notion that success comes overnight.
10 4 noun n noun
• the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
Example sentence • To find the length of the hypotenuse , use the Pythagorean theorem.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
verb
• make use of too often or too extensively
Example sentence • The overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.
6 2 verb v verb
• cause to be confused emotionally
Example sentence • The complexity of the math problem bemused the students.
6 2 noun n noun
• a poisonous white pigment that contains lead
Example sentence • She applied ceruse to her face to achieve a pale complexion.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)
6 2 verb v Example sentence • The flowers effused a sweet fragrance throughout the room.
7 2 verb v verb
• cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
Example sentence • The room was suffused with soft, warm light.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• An impression hammered or pressed (onto a coin)
verb
• To hammer or press (usually onto a coin)
adjective
• Hammered or pressed in (usually on a coin)
Example sentence • The incuse on the ancient coin was deeply engraved.
6 2 noun n noun
• The failure to make use of something.
Example sentence • The nonuse of seat belts can result in more severe injuries in car accidents.
6 2 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The retuse leaves of the succulent plant have a rounded tip.
10 3 verb v verb
• spread something around something
Example sentence • They circumfused the room with a sweet-smelling fragrance.
9 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed an antiabuse medication to help with my alcohol addiction.
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • In a right-angled triangle, the hypothenuse is the side opposite the right angle.
12 4 verb v
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9 3 verb v verb
• To fuse or blend together
Example sentence • The colors of the sunset interfuse beautifully.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She decided to preaccuse him of theft before gathering any evidence.
8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She chose to reaccuse her colleague of stealing her ideas.
8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • After brewing the tea, I decided to reinfuse it with fresh leaves for a stronger flavor.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • I need someone to unconfuse me about this math problem.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• The act of using (something) less than expected.
verb
• To use (something) less than expected
Example sentence • Many people underuse their creativity and potential.
8 3 noun n noun
• a city in central New York, the county seat of Onondaga County
8 3 noun n noun
• a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
7 3 noun n noun
• United States political philosopher (born in Germany) concerned about the dehumanizing effects of capitalism and modern technology (1898-1979)
5 1 verb v
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9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The cornemuse is a traditional musical instrument from France.
6 2
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10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The harquebuse was a widely used firearm in 16th century Europe.
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8 3 verb v
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Example sentence • After finishing the book, I decided to reperuse it to refresh my memory.
5 1 verb v
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