6 1 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
Example sentence • He packed his swimsuit and towel in his beach trunks .
5 1 verb v noun
• the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
Example sentence • The car in front of me honks angrily at the slow driver.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a youth subculture closely associated with punk rock music in the late 1970s; in part a reaction to the hippy subculture; dress was optional but intended to shock (plastic garbage bags or old school uniforms) and hair was dyed in bright colors (in Mohican haircuts or sometimes spiked in bright plumes)
Example sentence • The punks gathered in the underground club to listen to punk rock music.
5 1 noun n noun
• a well-built sexually attractive man
Example sentence • She couldn't resist the handsome hunks at the beach.
6 1 noun n noun
• an acknowledgment of appreciation
Example sentence • I want to express my thanks for your assistance.
5 1 verb v noun
• a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket
verb
• immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
Example sentence • He dunks the basketball with incredible power.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967)
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • He's been in one of his funks again.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
verb
• dispose of (something useless or old)
6 1 noun n noun
• a single serving of a beverage
Example sentence • There are various types of alcoholic drinks available at the bar.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
adjective satellite
• very fertile; producing profuse growth
verb
• take or have a position relative to others
Example sentence • He quickly rose through the ranks and became a manager within a year.
7 1 verb v noun
• a physician who specializes in psychiatry
verb
• wither, as with a loss of moisture
Example sentence • She shrinks away from unfamiliar situations.
4 1 noun n noun
• a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
verb
• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Example sentence • I don't want to say it, but I think we have a jinx on our team this season.
5 1 noun n noun
• a long trough for feeding cattle
Example sentence • The sailors slept in their bunks below deck.
6 1 verb v noun
• failure to reach a minimum required performance
verb
• fail to get a passing grade
Example sentence • He flunks his math exam every semester.
5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• any thick, viscous matter
Example sentence • The climber used chalk to help grip the gunks .
6 1 noun n verb
• To catch fire; flame up.
Example sentence • He spunks his energy into his work.
6 1 noun n Example sentence • He thunks the ball against the wall.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • The lynx is a solitary and elusive wildcat.
4 1 noun n noun
• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Example sentence • She's a sly minx who always gets what she wants.
6 1 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
Example sentence • The ancient Egyptians built many impressive sphinx statues.
9 2 noun n noun
• a person who meddles in the affairs of others
Example sentence • The quidnuncs are always gossiping about the neighbors.
9 2 noun n noun
• a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body
Example sentence • I saw a group of chipmunks scurrying around in the forest.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • He spelunks in caves during his free time.
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6 1 verb v noun
• a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
verb
• make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
Example sentence • He clunks the hammer on the table.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a hollow twanging sound
adverb
• with a short hollow thud
verb
• make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
Example sentence • He used wooden plunks to build a small bridge across the stream.
7 2 noun n noun
• noisy and mischievous merrymaking
Example sentence • The children love to get up to hijinks when they are together.
10 4 noun n noun
• cavity formed by the pharynx at the back of the mouth
Example sentence • The oropharynx is the part of the throat at the back of the mouth.
11 3 noun n noun
• a game in which players try to flip plastic disks into a cup by pressing them on the side sharply with a larger disk
Example sentence • I played a game of tiddlywinks with my friends last night.
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The hypopharynx is located at the base of the tongue and the top of the esophagus.
9 2 noun n noun
• a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
Example sentence • The police were patrolling the city precincts to ensure the safety of the residents.
6 1 noun n noun
• a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
adjective satellite
• (of a surface) not written or printed on
verb
• keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning
Example sentence • Please fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the side of military or naval formation
verb
• be located at the sides of something or somebody
Example sentence • She massaged her horse's flanks after a long ride.
6 1 noun n noun
• acting like a clown or buffoon
verb
• dress or decorate showily or gaudily
Example sentence • The kids played pranks on their teacher on April Fools' Day.
6 1 noun n noun
• a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
verb
• hit (a golf ball) with the heel of a club, causing the ball to veer in the wrong direction
Example sentence • She served roasted lamb shanks for dinner.
6 1 noun n noun
• any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
Example sentence • She hangs out with a group of skanks .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
verb
• store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it
Example sentence • The military used tanks to attack the enemy stronghold.
6 1 noun
• An oblong piece of skin from which the pieces for a glove are cut.
6 1 noun n Example sentence • He always keeps a bottle of tranqs in his pocket for emergencies.
5 1 verb v verb
• get sexual gratification through self-stimulation
Example sentence • He wanks every night before going to sleep.
4 1 verb v noun
• a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
verb
• append one's signature to
Example sentence • She inks the outline of the design before filling it in with color.
5 1 noun n noun
• the expensive fur of a mink
Example sentence • The fur of minks is highly valued in the fashion industry.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• of a light shade of red
verb
• make light, repeated taps on a surface
Example sentence • She loves wearing pinks and purples.
6 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• dress very carefully and in a finicky manner
6 1 noun n noun
• alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide
Example sentence • Some skinks have bright-colored scales.
6 1 noun n noun
• Alternative form of Sphynx
Example sentence • The sphynx is known for its hairless appearance.
6 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The synchs between the audio and video were flawless.
5 1 verb v verb
• make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
Example sentence • The music player syncs with my phone and automatically updates my playlists.
5 1 verb v noun
• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
Example sentence • He winks at me whenever he sees me.
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