5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any act of immoderate indulgence
verb
• overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
Example sentence • After a long week of dieting, she allowed herself a weekend binge of pizza and ice cream.
6 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • His joke was so bad that it made me cringe .
6 1 noun n noun
• the outside boundary or surface of something
Example sentence • She had long blonde hair with a fringe that covered her forehead.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
verb
• spray or irrigate (a body part) with a syringe
Example sentence • I went to the doctor's office and they used a syringe to draw blood for my test.
6 1 noun n Example sentence • I felt a sudden twinge of pain in my shoulder.
7 2 verb v verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • The car's bumper impinged upon the wall.
8 2 verb v verb
• go against, as of rules and laws
Example sentence • Using someone else's music without permission would infringe their copyright.
5 1 verb v verb
• burn superficially or lightly
Example sentence • Be careful not to singe your hair when using a curling iron.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a slight but appreciable amount
verb
• affect as in thought or feeling
Example sentence • She added a tinge of blue to her painting.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
Example sentence • The door squeaked on its rusty hinges.
7 2 verb v verb
• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Example sentence • The loud noise unhinged his nerves.
5 1 noun n noun
• any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
Example sentence • The bright yellow finch soared through the sky.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• kill without legal sanction
Example sentence • The mob threatened to lynch the suspect if the police didn't take immediate action.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
verb
• secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
Example sentence • The boxer landed a powerful clinch on his opponent.
6 1 verb v noun
• a reflex response to sudden pain
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • She didn't flinch when he shouted at her.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
verb
• pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
Example sentence • The ship used a winch to lift the anchor out of the water.
9 2 noun n noun
• common European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast
Example sentence • I spotted a beautiful bullfinch perched on the tree branch.
9 2 noun n noun
• small European finch with a cheerful song
Example sentence • The chaffinch is a small bird that is native to Europe.
6 1 noun n noun
• bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
9 2 noun n noun
• American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
Example sentence • I saw a beautiful goldfinch perched on a tree branch.
7 1 verb v noun
• a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
Example sentence • She squinched her eyes shut to block out the bright light.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• discoloration due to dirtiness
verb
• make a dent or impression in
Example sentence • The old basement had a musty dinge that lingered in the air.
6 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.
Example sentence • His constant whinge about the weather is driving me crazy.
5 1 verb, adverb v, adv
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8 2 noun n noun
• a common large finch of Eurasia
Example sentence • The hawfinch is known for its strong beak, which it uses to crack open seeds.
10 2 noun n noun
• Any of five distinct species of bird formerly within the genus Carduelis, now making up genus Chloris (Cuvier):
Example sentence • The greenfinch perched on the branch and sang a beautiful melody.
6 1 noun n Example sentence • I can't believe he acted like such a grinch and ruined the party.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She finally managed to unclinch her fists after the intense argument.
8 2 verb v verb
• constrict or bind or draw together
Example sentence • The astringent properties of the tea help to astringe the skin and reduce redness.
10 2 verb v verb
• become tight or as if tight
Example sentence • She constringed her lips into a tight line.
6 1 verb v verb
• burn superficially or lightly
Example sentence • He swinge the golf club with all his strength.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She decided to befringe her new haircut with a set of stylish bangs.
7 1 verb
• To sprinkle; to scatter.
Example sentence • I saw a rabbit springe out of the grass.
7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He decided to rehinge the door because it was squeaking.
11 3 noun n noun
• a device with a flexible bulb that replaces the plunger for instillation or aspiration, used to irrigate an external orifice, such as the auditory canal, or to remove congestion from nasal cavity.
Example sentence • I used a bulb syringe to clean my baby's nose.
12 4 noun n noun
• a plastic or metal utensil used for cake and pastry decoration, similar in principle to a pastry bag.
Example sentence • I used an icing syringe to decorate the cupcakes.
13 3 noun n noun
• a political unit with extreme and fanatical views
Example sentence • He was always on the lunatic fringe of the political party.
12 4 noun n noun
• a device with a flexible bulb that replaces the plunger for instillation or aspiration, used to irrigate an external orifice, such as the auditory canal, or to remove congestion from nasal cavity.
Example sentence • The doctor used a nasal syringe to clear the baby's stuffy nose.
11 4 verb v noun
• United States playwright (1913-1973)
16 5 noun
• English prelate noted for his pessimistic sermons and articles (1860-1954)
9 2 noun n noun
• a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb
Example sentence • The carpenter installed a butt hinge on the cabinet door.
10 2 noun n noun
• a hinge with two long straps; one strap is fastened to the surface of a moving part (e.g., a door or lid) and the other is fastened to the adjacent stationary frame
Example sentence • I need to buy a new strap hinge for the gate.
6 1 verb v noun
• a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame
Example sentence • He will t hinge the door to fix its alignment.
8 2 noun
• a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame
Example sentence • I need to fix the tee hinge on my bedroom door.
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Example sentence • She used a linch to secure the wheel on her bicycle.
10 2 noun n noun
• usually brightly-colored Australian weaverbirds; often kept as cage birds
Example sentence • The grassfinch is a small bird native to Australia.
10 3 noun n verb
• spend money frugally; spend as little as possible
Example sentence • She is always penny-pinching and never spends money on anything.
7 2 noun n
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