6 1 noun n noun
• (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
verb
• form into a rounded elevation
Example sentence • There are ancient mounds scattered throughout the countryside.
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972)
verb
• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
Example sentence • I need to lose a few pounds before the summer.
6 1 noun n adjective
• having the shape or form of a circle
noun
• a charge of ammunition for a single shot
adverb
• from beginning to end; throughout
adjective satellite
• (of sounds) full and rich
verb
• wind around; move along a circular course
Example sentence • He made five rounds around the track.
6 1 interjection
• (minced oath) Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.
6 1 verb v adjective
• come upon unexpectedly or after searching
noun
• food and lodging provided in addition to money
Example sentence • He founds a new company every few years.
6 1 noun n noun
• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
verb
• pursue or chase relentlessly
Example sentence • The hounds chased after the deer in the forest.
6 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• financially secure and safe
noun
• the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
adjective satellite
• exercising or showing good judgment
verb
• appear in a certain way
Example sentence • I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping outside my window.
7 1
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7 1 verb v
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11 2 noun n noun
• a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
verb
• understate the importance or quality of
Example sentence • They come from different ethnic backgrounds .
11 2 noun n noun
• a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
Example sentence • The bloodhounds were brought in to track down the fugitive.
8 2 verb v verb
• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Example sentence • During the lecture, the professor expounds on the theory of relativity.
11 2 noun n noun
• an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
Example sentence • Every year, the county fair is held at the fairgrounds .
11 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the part of a scene that is near the viewer
verb
• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
Example sentence • The artist carefully selected the colors for the foregrounds of his paintings to make them visually appealing.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (logistics) An inbound shipment.
verb
• To pass a ball inbounds
Example sentence • The basketball player made a quick pass to his teammate inbounds .
8 2 verb
• To found again; to reestablish.
Example sentence • He refounds his company after it went bankrupt.
12 2 noun n noun
• a detective who follows a trail
Example sentence • The sleuthhounds were known for their impeccable sense of smell.
9 2 verb v noun
• the area in which something exists or lives
verb
• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
Example sentence • A stone fence surrounds the garden.
10 2 noun n noun
• A hound for hunting deer.
Example sentence • The buckhounds ran through the forest in pursuit of the fleeing deer.
11 2 noun n noun
• a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
Example sentence • We set up our tent at one of the campgrounds near the lake.
10 2 noun n Example sentence • The chowhounds at the potluck finished all the food within minutes.
8 2 verb v verb
• To found at the same time as another.
Example sentence • Her sudden departure cofounds me.
9 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n adjective
• composed of more than one part
noun
• a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
adjective satellite
• consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
verb
• make more intense, stronger, or more marked
Example sentence • Chemical compounds are made up of two or more elements.
9 2 verb v verb
• be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Example sentence • Her answer confounds me.
10 2 noun n noun
• any of several breeds of hound developed for hunting raccoons
Example sentence • My neighbor owns two coonhounds that always howl at night.
9 2
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9 2 verb v
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10 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves
Example sentence • The wolfhounds are known for their agility and speed.
6 1 verb v noun
• a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
verb
• look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Example sentence • She frowns when she's angry.
5 1 noun n noun
• an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
Example sentence • There are many historic towns in Europe.
7 1
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5 1 verb, noun v, n adjective
• being or moving lower in position or less in some value
adverb
• spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
adjective satellite
• extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
Example sentence • He experienced some ups and downs in his career.
6 1 noun n noun
• an orange of low brightness and saturation
adjective satellite
• of a color similar to that of wood or earth
verb
• fry in a pan until it changes color
Example sentence • She prefers her fries to be crispy and golden browns .
6 1 verb v verb
• cover completely or make imperceptible
Example sentence • He drowns his sorrows in alcohol every night.
5 1 noun n noun
• a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
Example sentence • The fashion show featured a collection of stunning evening gowns .
8 2 verb, noun v, n
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10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • She overbounds the boundaries of acceptable behavior.
11 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The showgrounds were packed with spectators eager to see the horse jumping competition.
7 2 noun
• an adjective used as a noun
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (chemical engineering) The removal of liquid and solid hydrocarbons from a refinery vessel by the use of pressure
Example sentence • The hikers had to climb over several blowdowns on the trail.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The queen decrowns the king.
9 2 adverb adv
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Example sentence • She discrowns her royal title and embraces a simple life.
9 2 noun n noun
• The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
Example sentence • The downtowns of major cities are usually bustling with activity.
9 3 noun n noun
• the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence
Example sentence • Many people feel a sense of nostalgia when they visit their hometowns .
8 2
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Example sentence • There are many shops in midtowns .
10 2 noun n noun
• lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
Example sentence • I bought three new nightgowns for my vacation.
9 2
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Example sentence • She outfrowns all her classmates when she doesn't get her way.
8 2 noun n noun
• a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
Example sentence • Personal pronouns are used to replace nouns in a sentence.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He recrowns himself as the reigning champion.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
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