9 3
verb
• modify the temperature of
Example sentence • He attempers his criticism with compliments.
9 3
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7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a sudden outburst of anger
verb
• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
Example sentence • Their tempers flared during the argument.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • I need to write a few letters before I go to bed.
5 3 noun
n
noun
• extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
Example sentence • The farm consists of 50 acres of land.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• shop where dry cleaning is done
Example sentence • I need to buy some cleaners for the kitchen.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a flag that shows its nationality
Example sentence • I love the vibrant colors of fall foliage.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • Good manners are essential when meeting new people.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
Example sentence • She used the scissors to cut the paper.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the audience reached by television
Example sentence • The television show had millions of viewers tuning in each week.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
verb
• take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
Example sentence • She dares to skydive despite her fear of heights.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds
verb
• join tongue and groove, in carpentry
Example sentence • The bird had beautiful colorful feathers .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a person's partner in marriage
Example sentence • John and Mary are business partners .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
Example sentence • The Yangtze River is one of the longest rivers in Asia.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
verb
• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
Example sentence • They're forecasting scattered showers for tomorrow.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)
Example sentence • I put on my flippers before diving into the pool.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a student who fails to attend classes
verb
• work as the skipper on a vessel
Example sentence • The skippers guided the tourists through the maze of underground caves.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
Example sentence • I left my slippers by the front door.
8 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • I used the snippers to cut through the thick wire.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
Example sentence • We often have light suppers during the week.
7 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a person who leaves a tip
8 2 noun
n
noun
• (slang) someone who has taken a psychedelic drug and is undergoing hallucinations
Example sentence • The trippers enjoyed their hike through the beautiful mountains.
8 2 noun
n
Example sentence • I don't believe a word he said. It's all cobblers !
6 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The team of divers explored the underwater cave.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
Example sentence • She accidentally flashed her knickers while getting out of the car.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
Example sentence • The university offers over 50 different majors .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
Example sentence • I used the pliers to tighten the loose screw.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s; wore black leather jackets and jeans and boots; had greased hair and rode motorcycles and listened to rock'n'roll; were largely unskilled manual laborers
Example sentence • The rockers played their new album at the music festival.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
8 2 noun
n
noun
• the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
Example sentence • The cat's whiskers twitched as it watched the mouse.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
Example sentence • He withers under criticism from his boss.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The construction site was bustling with diggers excavating the foundation.
6 2 verb, noun
v, n
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
verb
• bestow honor or rewards upon
Example sentence • She received honors for her exceptional performance in the competition.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• intense and profound fear
Example sentence • She had nightmares and woke up screaming in horrors .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a mark to indicate a direction or relation
Example sentence • I will give you some pointers on how to improve your writing skills.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots
Example sentence • I ordered a cocktail with bitters at the bar.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
Example sentence • She cheered along with the crowd, waving her clappers .
7 2
noun
• German psychiatrist (1883-1969)
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an English ball game similar to baseball
Example sentence • My friends and I play rounders every Sunday in the park.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957)
Example sentence • She is known as one of the greatest sayers in the literary world.
8 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• (British informal) stark naked
Example sentence • He came out of the water starkers after skinny-dipping.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
Example sentence • The monks gathered in the chapel for vespers .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who travels through the water by swimming
Example sentence • The bathers enjoyed a day at the beach.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side
Example sentence • He wore blinders to keep the sun out of his eyes while driving.
7 2 noun
n
Example sentence • I bought some delicious eclairs from the bakery.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a young person of either sex
Example sentence • I had to use nippers to trim the bushes in my backyard.
8 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • She announced that she's preggers !
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
Example sentence • The coach recruited some talented ringers to join the amateur basketball team.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who romps or frolics
Example sentence • I love the versatility of rompers .
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