9 3 noun
n
noun
• a waterway that feeds water to a mill or water wheel or turbine
Example sentence • The headraces supply water to the turbines in the hydroelectric power plant.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the part of the skull that encloses the brain
Example sentence • The archeologists discovered several ancient braincases in the excavation site.
9 3 verb
v
noun
• the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
9 3 noun
n
noun
• A box, open on one end, for keeping a set of books together.
Example sentence • I bought a set of books that came with slipcases .
9 3
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Example sentence • She took quick halfpaces as she made her way through the crowd.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
verb
• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example sentence • His good manners and graces impressed everyone he met.
5 2 noun
n
Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
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
3 1 adjective
adj
noun
• an expression of greeting
Example sentence • I saw his dog at the park.
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 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.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
verb
• deal with (something unpleasant) head on
Example sentence • They painted smiley faces on the wall.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
verb
• spin, wind, or twist together
Example sentence • He tied his laces tightly before going for a run.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
Example sentence • The parking lot had plenty of empty spaces .
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.
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.
7 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
Example sentence • Many electronic devices , such as smartphones and tablets, are equipped with touch screens.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
Example sentence • The judges deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Example sentence • The company reported significant losses in its quarterly earnings report.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the common people generally
Example sentence • The masses gathered in the town square to protest the government's new policy.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• informal term of address for someone's wife
Example sentence • My missus is an amazing cook.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• land and the buildings on it
Example sentence • We need to clean the premises before the guests arrive.
4 1 noun
n
noun
• an examination consisting of a few short questions
verb
• examine someone's knowledge of something
Example sentence • I need to study for the history quiz tomorrow.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
Example sentence • He works in the IT services department of the company.
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.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example sentence • He worked overtime to earn higher wages .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Example sentence • The fairies danced in a circle under the moonlight.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
Example sentence • There are many colorful fishes in the tropical reef.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a powerful effect or influence
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • The police forces are searching for the missing child.
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