8 2 noun
n
noun
• a central cohesive source of support and stability
Example sentence • The spine is the backbone of the human body.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• bone linking the scapula and sternum
Example sentence • She broke her collarbone in a skiing accident.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction
Example sentence • He was prescribed methadone to help with his opioid addiction.
5 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adverb
• without any others being included or involved
Example sentence • He preferred to work alone on the project.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek
Example sentence • She had high cheekbones that gave her face a distinct and elegant look.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
Example sentence • He fractured his shinbone while playing soccer.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the furcula of a domestic fowl
Example sentence • He pulled the wishbone apart and made a wish.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
Example sentence • She sprained her anklebone while playing soccer.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide
Example sentence • She is learning how to play the trombone in her school band.
3 1 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
verb
• have ownership or possession of
7 2 verb
v
verb
• excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
Example sentence • I cannot condone your actions.
4 1 verb
v
noun
• a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
Example sentence • He honed his culinary skills by attending cooking classes.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
Example sentence • She held the microphone close to her mouth as she sang.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
verb
• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
Example sentence • I forgot my phone at home.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• hold back to a later time
Example sentence • I need to postpone our meeting until next week.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
adjective satellite
• of any of various dull tannish or grey colors
verb
• kill by throwing stones at
Example sentence • She skipped a stone across the surface of the lake.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
verb
• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
Example sentence • I need to make an important phone call on the telephone .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis
Example sentence • She fell and bruised her hipbone .
5 1 verb
v
adjective satellite
• (of animals) fully developed
Example sentence • He has grown a beard since I last saw him.
5 1 adjective
adj
adjective
• apprehended with certainty
Example sentence • She is known for her beautiful singing voice.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a stone that is used to mark a grave
Example sentence • She visited her father's grave and placed a new gravestone on it.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
Example sentence • The headstone was engraved with the deceased's name and dates of birth and death.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Example sentence • Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a central cohesive source of support and stability
Example sentence • The keystone of the arch is what holds the structure together.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
Example sentence • The cliffs along the coast are made of limestone .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• stone post at side of a road to show distances
Example sentence • Graduating from high school was a major milestone in her life.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
Example sentence • The farmer used a heavy millstone to crush the wheat into flour.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation)
Example sentence • The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
Example sentence • The cliffs were made of red sandstone .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a stone that is used to mark a grave
Example sentence • The tombstone was engraved with the deceased's name and dates.
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