9 3 verb v noun
• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Example sentence • She expresses her feelings through painting.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
Example sentence • They used splices to connect the wires together.
10 4 verb v Example sentence • The store overprices their goods.
6 2 noun n noun
• the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
Example sentence • The prices of houses in this neighborhood have drastically increased.
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.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
verb
• sieve so that it becomes the consistency of rice
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Example sentence • He had several scratches on his arms from playing with the cat.
9 3 verb v verb
• administer or bestow, as in small portions
Example sentence • The vending machine dispenses snacks.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • He read through all the responses to the survey.
8 3 verb v verb
• inform (somebody) of something
Example sentence • She apprises her team of the new project requirements.
8 3 noun n Example sentence • The hiker gazed at the vast expanses of untouched wilderness.
8 3 noun n noun
• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
verb
• reduce the estimated value of something
Example sentence • I need to keep track of my monthly expenses .
9 3 verb v noun
• the act of coercing someone into government service
verb
• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Example sentence • She impresses everyone with her talent for singing.
9 3 verb v verb
• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example sentence • The dictator oppresses his people through censorship and control of the media.
10 3 verb v verb
• bring under control by force or authority
Example sentence • She suppresses her anger and remains calm.
9 3 noun n noun
• the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
Example sentence • The party was full of surprises .
9 3 verb v verb
• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example sentence • The real estate agent appraises the value of the house.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
Example sentence • She studied various approaches to teaching math.
7 2 noun n noun
• an alloy of copper and zinc
Example sentence • The brasses on the door handles were polished to a shine.
9 3 verb v verb
• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example sentence • The constant rain depresses me.
10 3 verb v noun
• psychological suffering
verb
• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Example sentence • The loud music distresses my baby and makes him cry.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an expression of approval and commendation
Example sentence • She praises his cooking skills.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • She preaches about the importance of recycling.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of demanding notice or attention
verb
• exert pressure or force to or upon
Example sentence • He used the printing presses to produce copies of his new book.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
Example sentence • The raffle offers a chance to win exciting prizes .
8 3 verb v noun
• the sound like water splashing
verb
• cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
Example sentence • She splashes water on her face to wake herself up.
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.
8 3 verb v verb
• be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Example sentence • One cup of flour suffices for this recipe.
8 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
verb
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentence • The data breaches at the company were a major concern for the customers.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a slight wind (usually refreshing)
verb
• blow gently and lightly
Example sentence • The soft breezes of the ocean made the hot day bearable.
8 1 verb v noun
• a decorative pin worn by women
verb
• bring up a topic for discussion
Example sentence • She broaches the topic of climate change during the meeting.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a dense growth of bushes
verb
• rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
Example sentence • I have different types of brushes for painting.
11 4 noun n noun
• a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Example sentence • Many small business enterprises struggle to compete against larger corporations.
10 3 noun n noun
• a box for holding matches
Example sentence • I bought a pack of matchboxes from the store.
11 3 noun n noun
• a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)
Example sentence • I bought three stopwatches for the track team.
4 2 verb v noun
• a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine
Example sentence • He ices the cake with a smooth layer of frosting.
6 2 noun n verb
• make a clean cut through
Example sentence • I ate two slices of pizza for lunch.
6 2 noun n noun
• aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
verb
• make more interesting or flavorful
Example sentence • I always add a variety of spices to my curry for added flavor.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • Smoking and excessive drinking are both vices that can be detrimental to one's health.
7 2 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 • She had several bruises on her legs from the fall.
10 3 noun n noun
• an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
Example sentence • He had multiple mistresses throughout his life.
9 2 noun n noun
• a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
Example sentence • Male ostriches have black feathers while females have brown feathers.
9 1 verb v noun
• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
verb
• make a high-pitched, screeching noise
Example sentence • The screeches of the tires could be heard from blocks away.
12 4 noun n noun
• small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
Example sentence • I need to buy new toothbrushes .
8 2 noun n noun
• (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
Example sentence • He wore a pair of leather breeches for horseback riding.
9 3 verb v verb
• cause to move, usually with force or pressure
Example sentence • The construction of the new road displaces many trees.
9 3 verb v verb
• place (something) where one cannot find it again
Example sentence • She often misplaces her keys and spends hours looking for them.
8 3 verb v noun
• the act of gripping and pressing firmly
verb
• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example sentence • She squeezes the lemon to extract its juice.
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