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.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Example sentence • I have a valid excuse for being late.
6 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
adjective satellite
• marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
verb
• make neat, smart, or trim
Example sentence • I love the smell of spruce trees during Christmastime.
5 1 adjective adj adjective
• not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
adjective satellite
• (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
verb
• grant freedom to; free from confinement
Example sentence • The screws in the cabinet were loose and needed tightening.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
Example sentence • She cooked a delicious roast goose for Christmas dinner.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• any thick, viscous matter
Example sentence • I saw a flock of goos flying south for the winter.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cruel or inhumane treatment
Example sentence • He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
Example sentence • He served two aces, followed by a deuce on his third serve.
4 1 noun n noun
• United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967)
Example sentence • The luce of the lamp illuminated the entire room.
6 1 noun n noun
• a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
Example sentence • She ordered a chocolate mousse for dessert.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
Example sentence • He tied a noose around his neck.
5 1 noun n noun
• a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
Example sentence • The two warring factions finally agreed to a truce .
5 1 noun n noun
• Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
verb
• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example sentence • He had a bruise on his leg from playing soccer.
4 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The coach will duce a new play for the team.
5 1 verb v adjective satellite
• having an oblique or slanting direction or position
verb
• turn or place at an angle
Example sentence • The survey data skews towards younger respondents.
6 1 verb v verb
• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example sentence • I will choose the blue shirt to wear today.
4 1 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I don't want to lose my keys again.
4 1 noun n noun
• information about recent and important events
Example sentence • I read the news online every morning.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I need to buy new shoes for my running routine.
5 1 adjective adj pronoun
• (interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.
Example sentence • I don't know whose car that is.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• improper or excessive use
verb
• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Example sentence • The misuse of power can lead to corrupt practices.
4 1 noun n noun
• the leg from the knee to foot
Example sentence • The knight held his crus high as he charged into battle.
4 1 adjective adj noun
• a color varying from dark purplish brown to dark red
Example sentence • She wore a puce dress to the party.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate
verb
• pour as if from a sluice
Example sentence • We installed a new sluice gate to control the water flow.
5 1 adjective adj Example sentence • She had a douce personality that made everyone around her feel at ease.
6 2 noun n noun
• a small native range horse
Example sentence • She rode her cayuse through the rugged terrain.
5 1 noun n noun
• a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
Example sentence • I love listening to the blues on a rainy day.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an ocean trip taken for pleasure
verb
• drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
Example sentence • We went on a Caribbean cruise last summer.
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.
5 2 verb v verb
• use again after processing
Example sentence • She decided to reuse the old newspaper as wrapping paper.
6 2 verb v verb
• bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Example sentence • He accused me of stealing his wallet.
7 2 verb v verb
• mistake one thing for another
Example sentence • I'm sorry, your question confuses me.
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.
3 1 noun n
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6 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • She schussed down the ski slope with elegance and speed.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair
Example sentence • I forgot to buy shampoos for our trip.
5 2
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5 2 noun n
5 2 noun n noun
• a color varying from dark purplish brown to dark red
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.
4 1 verb v noun
• any thick, viscous matter
verb
• pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
Example sentence • The sewage began to ooze out from the cracked pipe.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
verb
• sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Example sentence • I hit the snooze button and went back to sleep.
4 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• owed and payable immediately or on demand
noun
• that which is deserved or owed
adverb
• directly or exactly; straight
Example sentence • He paid his dues and became a full member of the club.
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 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.
7 2 verb v adjective
• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
adjective satellite
• spread out; not concentrated in one place
5 1
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
verb
• show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
Example sentence • The crowd erupted in boos when the referee made a bad call.
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